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The article discusses the dangers of prolonged exposure to extreme heat, particularly in the context of climate change. It tells the story of Justin "Cory" Foster, a lineman who died on the job due to heat-related illness. The article highlights the increasing trend of work-related deaths and injuries from heat exposure in the United States. It also mentions the proposed federal safety standard to protect workers from extreme heat and the differing approaches of states in addressing this issue. The article emphasizes the need to protect workers from extreme heat and the severe consequences it can have on the body. [Extracted from the article]

A number of Republican-led states are implementing higher fees and taxes for electric-vehicle (EV) owners to compensate for lost gasoline-tax revenue that funds roads and highways. This has sparked criticism from EV industry groups and drivers who argue that they are being unfairly targeted compared to owners of gas-powered cars. Proponents of these fees argue that they are necessary because EV owners do not contribute to gas-tax funds, and they aim to assess amounts comparable to what gas-vehicle owners pay. The debate reflects the challenge of funding highway construction and maintenance as traditional funding mechanisms decline. [Extracted from the article]

This article explores the differing perspectives within a Jewish American family regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Emanuelle Sippy, a college student, believes that Israel is an apartheid state guilty of human rights abuses, while her father, a Reform rabbi, and her grandmother, who lived in Jerusalem during the Yom Kippur War, have more positive views of Israel. The family engages in passionate debates about the conflict, but their shared values of social justice and human rights prevent their disagreements from tearing them apart. The article also highlights the generational divide among American Jews in their connection to Israel. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: wsjcorp; leder; wsj-usnews; Broadcasting; Cable Broadcasting; Media/Entertainment; Corporate Crime/Legal Action; Regulation/Government Policy; Corporate/Industrial News; Political/General News EN wsjcorp leder wsj-usnews Broadcasting Cable Broadcasting Media/Entertainment Corporate Crime/Legal Action Regulation/Government Policy Corporate/Industrial News Political/General News N.PAG N.PAG 1 05/02/23 20230428 NES 230428 The conflict between Florida's governor and Iger's entertainment giant has turned into a drawn-out legal battle. Ron DeSantis's Disney Miscalculation: "Disney Is Playing the Long Game" Many Democratic state lawmakers, who believe the governor has overplayed his hand, assail Mr. DeSantis for fixating on the fight with Disney at the expense of other pressing issues facing the state, such as lack of affordable housing and rising homeowner insurance premiums. [Extracted from the article]