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Trump administration to review national monument boundaries in energy push
Full Story The Trump administration has ordered a review of national monument boundaries as part of a broader effort to expand U.S. energy production. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum issued the directive on Monday, Feb. 3, requiring federal officials to submit plans by Feb. 18 on how to comply with the order. Has a presidential reduction… -
Study looks at if US farmland is better used for corn ethanol or solar power
Full Story Each year, about 90 million acres of corn are planted in the U.S. Approximately 40% of it helps make ethanol, a key ingredient in gasoline. However, a recent study examines whether farmland would be better served to produce renewable solar power. Is corn-based ethanol environmentally friendly? Research funded by the Department of Energy… -
Will Scotland ban cats? No, but ‘cat containment’ measures could still happen
Full Story Scottish cat owners can rest easy after government leaders confirmed there will be no ban on cats. Speculation grew after a report cited cats’ harm to wildlife. Official report on cats’ harm to wildlife sparked ban rumor The Scottish Animal Welfare Commission, which works directly with government officials to shape animal protection policies,… -
Thieves steal 100,000 eggs worth an estimated $40,000 in Pennsylvania
Full Story As egg prices rise, they’ve become a target for criminals. Authorities in central Pennsylvania said they are on the hunt for a robber or robbers who stole 100,000 organic eggs worth an estimated $40,000 from the back of a trailer. Where did the egg theft happen? The egg heist took place around 65… -
Trump wants to end EV tax credits as Musk’s Tesla benefits from them
The same Biden-era electric vehicle (EV) policies that President Donald Trump wants to roll back are currently benefiting one of his administration’s most recognizable figures: Tesla CEO and special government employee Elon Musk. This week, Tesla revealed that its Cybertruck now qualifies for the $7,500 federal EV tax credit. Trump wants the EV tax credit… -
Lawsuit accuses University of Calif. of racial discrimination in admissions
University of California officials boosted campus diversity to record levels for the current school year, which started in the fall of 2024. Now, the school system is being sued over accusations of racial discrimination in admissions. The university group, “Students Against Racial Discrimination,” filed a lawsuit Monday, Feb. 3, that claims Asian American and white… -
Airport workers arrested for leaking video of DC plane crash that killed 67
Two airport employees were arrested over the weekend of Friday, Jan. 31, on charges connected to leaked airport security video reportedly shown on CNN, also on Friday. The videos gave different angles and a closer look at the air disaster. CNN further reported that the videos were shot on cellphones. The arrests of the employees… -
Calif. approves $50 million to protect policies against Trump, defend migrants
California lawmakers approved a $50 million bill package Monday, Feb. 3 that includes funding to defend the state’s policies against the Trump administration. The deal comes two months after Gov. Gavin Newsom called a special session following President Donald Trump’s election in an effort to, what he called, “Trump-proof” the state. The Democratic-led legislation plans… -
Trump proposes sending Ukraine more military aid in exchange for rare earths
President Donald Trump proposed that Ukraine trade rare earth elements for additional U.S. military aid, linking these vital resources to continued support in its war against Russia. The idea has drawn criticism from the Kremlin, while Ukrainian media suggests it may align with Kyiv’s own strategic plans. “We’re looking to do a deal with Ukraine… -
How the NFL is bucking the trend of corporations abandoning DEI
At a time when many companies are bucking DEI initiatives, the NFL is continuing to embrace theirs as the league prepares for its biggest event of the year, the Super Bowl. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell defended the league’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) efforts during a pre-Super Bowl LIX conference on Monday, Feb. 3, that… -
US monarch butterfly population nears 30-year low
Fewer monarch butterflies have spent winter in the western U.S. as factors like pesticides, a disappearing habitat, and climate change have affected the population. The population is now at a 30-year low. What is known about monarch butterflies in western America? Since 1997, the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation has been monitoring the overwintering monarch… -
DOJ prepares trial against woman allegedly behind $250M COVID-19 fraud
Federal prosecutors said the second trial in one of the largest fraud schemes to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic started Monday, Feb. 3, with jury selection. Seventy defendants, including the alleged ringleader, Aimee Bock, are accused of stealing millions in federal funds intended for child nutrition programs. Aimee Bock set to go to trial for… -
Mitsubishi to review its offshore wind projects in Japan amid rising costs
Mitsubishi has announced a review of its three offshore wind projects in Japan, citing changing economic factors and domestic governmental policy related to such developments. The decision follows recent changes in Japan’s offshore wind regulations, which come amid rising material costs and construction delays affecting this renewable energy sector worldwide. “The business environment for offshore…
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