Key Takeaways - Alaska Senator won state exceptions for benefits in the new bill - Senator admitted the plan could hurt many Americans - Representative praised the...

Key Takeaways - Alaska Senator won state exceptions for benefits in the new bill - Senator admitted the plan could hurt many Americans - Representative praised the measure despite state carve outs - CNN host challenged a key tax increase claim - Debate centers on work rules for Medicaid recipients Introduction Alaska’s two top Republican lawmakers have landed on opposite sides of a recent federal bill. One praised it from the start. The other warned it could bring real harm. Meanwhile, a CNN host probed their positions on cuts to benefits and new work requirements. In the end, the debate turned to dollars and data. Background on the Bill This bill aims to cut spending on some social programs. Supporters say this change curbs...

Key Takeaways An $88 million satellite, MethaneSat, designed to track harmful methane gas from oil and gas companies, has been lost in space. The satellite was launched last year by a SpaceX rocket owned by Elon Musk. This loss represents a significant setback for efforts to measure and reduce methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. Methane contributes heavily to human-caused climate change and is much more effective at trapping heat than carbon dioxide. Scientists and environmental groups feel very disappointed, losing a potentially valuable tool for climate action. The satellite's creators are now investigating what went wrong and may attempt to launch a replacement mission. MethaneSat: A Big Hope, A Bitter Disappointment A brand new satellite, costing...