EPA Proposes Stringent Emissions Standards on Automakers in Effort to Reduce Pollution

This week, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed new standards for cars in an effort reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The EPA wants to reduce auto emissions by 56 percent by 2032 and will target companies with regulatory penalties who do need meet the new standard. Cheddar News explains how the new standards could ripple through other parts of the economy.

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The Food and Drug Administration approved the expanded use of Regeneron's cholesterol drug in children aged 5-11.

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The LGBTQ+ dating app Grindr is doing its part to snuff out the HIV epidemic by offering free at-home test kits to users.

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The Food and Drug Administration expanded its approval of Regeneron's cholesterol drug for children.

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World Water Day: Tips for Testing and Filtering at Home

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CDC Warns Of Deadly Fungus

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning of a rare and mysterious deadly fungal infection that is spreading at an alarming rate around the country.

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