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Massive wildfires ignited by power lines Two wildfires that burned more than 1 million acres in the Panhandle were caused by downed power lines, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. Juan Rodriguez, with the service, told the Texas Standard that its law enforcement investigators had concluded their probe into the source of the Smokehouse Creek and Windy Deuce fires.

Degrowth

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The left has a new goal: degrowth! We should 'buy less stuff,' forgive debts, grow our own food, etc. They say this will 'build a more just and sustainable society' and 'save the planet' from 'climate chaos.' This idea is popular with capitalism-haters.

The Renewable Scam

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by John Stosse 'We're building a clean energy future,' says President Joe Biden. Who is 'we'? Well, you pay for it.

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Largest wildfire in state history still raging A wildfire in the Texas Panhandle has consumed more than 1 million acres and as of Sunday was just 15% contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. It is the largest wildfire in Texas history.

Taxation Without Reason

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by John Stossel My income tax is due in a few weeks! I hate it. I'm pretty good at math, but I no longer prepare my own taxes.

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Early voting ends Friday Early voting in the March 5 primary election ends Friday with a host of candidates on the ballot in both parties, including president, U.S. Senate, all 38 Texas U.S.

Our Sneaky Phones

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by John Stossel The government and private companies spy on us. My former employee, Naomi Brockwell, has become a privacy specialist.

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Federal judge appears skeptical of new border law A federal judge is expected to rule quickly on the constitutionality of a Texas law about to go into effect that institutes new state penalties for illegal border crossings. During a hearing last week, U.S. District Judge David Ezra said he had concerns that other states would follow Texas’ lead in creating their own immigration laws – a power given exclusively to the federal government under the U.S. Constitution.

Skewed News

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by John Stossel On CNN, a 'reporter' interviewing Vice President Kamala Harris gushes, 'I'm struck, just in your presence! Looking you in the eye, with your passion ... ' Really? Even Harris looked embarrassed.

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Pitch made for new power plants Lt. Gov Dan Patrick joined with the world’s largest investment firm to pitch investors on building natural gas power plants in Texas at a summit held last week in Houston.