(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden hosted a virtual climate summit with dozens of world leaders Thursday, the same day the White House released a set of aggressive climate goals. Critics say the plan could jeopardize the economy at a time it is recovering from record-breaking unemployment because of the pandemic and governments' response to it.

First among those priorities is a pledge to cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions in half by the year 2030.

Democrats in the House of Representatives passed legislation Thursday that would make Washington, D.C. the 51st state in the union, a move that would almost certainly strengthen the Democrats’ Senate majority and bolster their ranks in the House.

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Photo of the week from the April 23, 2021, edition of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado - A sure sign spring growth is on the way - grape hyacinths in bloom in Kiowa County - Chris Sorensen

Breakfast

• April 26: French Toast, Sausage, Milk, Fruit
• April 27: Cereal Bar, Mini Load, Fruit, Milk
• April 28: Scrambled Eggs, Toast, Milk, Fruit
• April 29: Yogurt, Muffins, Fruit, Milk

Lunch

• April 26: Chicken Parmesan, Noodles, Roll, Orange, Milk
• April 27: Spaghetti, Green beans, Garlic Bread, Fruit, Milk
• April 28: Roast beef w/ Cheese Sandwich, Pasta Salad, Fruit

Breakfast

• April 26: Scrambled Eggs & Bacon
• April 27: Blueberry Pancakes
• April 28: Muffins
• April 29: French Toast

Lunch

• April 26: Pizza
• April 27: Philly Chicken Sandwich
• April 28: Chicken Pot Pie
• April 29: Fish Sticks

Even if you exclusively travel by car today, none of us would be where we are now without railroads. The development of rail travel for freight and passenger operations led to the meteoric rise of the United States at the turn of the 20^th century. Though our love of the rails has waned, the history of railroad construction in America is a long story that continues to this day.

A proposed ballot measure in Colorado is drawing the ire of Weld County commissioners and members of the state’s agriculture industry.

Fad diets are popular, but not particularly helpful to meet your weight loss goals.

The sweet and savory combination of ingredients in this rice bowl makes it a great start to your day. Rice, fruit, and nuts come together to create a nutritious, filling breakfast.