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Trump administration to drop case against plant polluting Louisiana’s ‘Cancer Alley’
Biden-era suit sought to curb emissions of the carcinogen chloroprene at Denka plant formerly owned by DuPont. The Donald Trump administration has formally agreed to drop a landmark environmental ...The Guardian - 6d -
Al Green censure highlights increased appetite for retribution in House
A formal House reprimand didn't contain the fallout from Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) interrupting President Trump’s speech to Congress, showing how petty fights and demands for retribution have become ...The Hill - 6d -
The North Pole: The History of an Obsession by Erling Kagge review – an adventure that can’t be topped
The Norwegian explorer – who in 1990 became the first to reach 90 degrees north without the help of machine nor beast – journeys into the past to uncover the myths, politics and pure joy of the ...The Guardian - 4d -
Trump's EPA seeking rollbacks on environmental rules, reconsidering greenhouse gas finding
The Environmental Protection Agency has announced plans for several rollbacks on environmental regulations and says it will "formally reconsider" a 2009 finding that greenhouse gasses are a danger ...CBS News - 1d -
MP calls for inquiry into labelling of black pupils as ‘educationally subnormal’
Kim Johnson tells parliament lessons must be learnt from poor treatment of children at institutions in 1960s and 70s. The historic injustice of a scandal in which black children were incorrectly ...The Guardian - 1d -
France has a nuclear umbrella. Could its European allies fit under it?
President Macron has aired the idea that France's deterrence force could be used to defend of other European countries.BBC News - Mar. 6 -
What does the first job report under Trump mean for the economy?
A new jobs report released Friday shows 151,000 new jobs were added last month short of the 170,000 jobs expected. The early data does not yet take into account the mass layoffs across the federal ...NBC News - 6d -
Manchester United under pressure to stay in Europe, admits Christian Eriksen
Europa League last-16 return with Sociedad is ‘massive’ Backs compatriot Rasmus Højlund to end goal drought Christian Eriksen has admitted that there is “massive pressure” on Manchester United ...The Guardian - 4d -
‘Anchors, Under Your Desks!’: Tornado Hits Orlando TV Station
Crews at the Fox 35 station were on the air sharing updates about tornado warnings for Seminole and Volusia counties when one struck their news studio on Monday morning.The New York Times - 3d -
Education Department says 60 universities under investigation for antisemitism
The Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) is investigating 60 universities for antisemitism, according to letters sent on Monday. The department said the 60 institutions are ...The Hill - 3d -
Philippines’ Ex-President Duterte Arrested Under I.C.C. Warrant
Rodrigo Duterte, the former Philippine president, was arrested on Tuesday in Manila and was flown to The Hague to face International Criminal Court charges of crimes against humanity.The New York Times - 2d -
FCA drops plan to ‘name and shame’ more UK companies under investigation
Financial regulator says it will scrap new public interest test after backlash from the City and government officialsFinancial Times - 2d -
Children under eight should avoid drinking slushies, doctors warn
Paediatricians studied 21 children in the UK and Ireland who became very ill after the icy drinks.BBC News - 2d -
At Columbia, Tension Over Gaza Protests Hits Breaking Point Under Trump
There were protests, arrests, the departure of the school’s president. Then, a new administration arrived in Washington.The New York Times - 1d -
WATCH: Influencer under fire for picking up wild baby wombat
American hunting influencer Sam Jones is sparking backlash overseas after posting a video appearing to show her taking a baby wombat from its mother in Australia.ABC News - 1d -
NHS England to be brought under government control in major health overhaul
The prime minister says the move will cut duplication and free up money for frontline services.BBC News - 20h -
House Democrats hold annual retreat under specters of shutdown and Trump
House Democrats are spending three days in Leesburg, Virginia, for their annual retreat to plan their path forward as a partial government shutdown looms and Republicans advance President Trump's ...CBS News - 17h -
Changes to Justice Department's Civil Rights Division under Trump
The Justice Department last year reached an agreement with the city of Louisville to reform its police department in the wake of the fatal police shooting of Breonna Taylor, which occurred five ...CBS News - 17h -
Why the maple syrup industry is under threat from climate change
Sugar maple habitats appear to be shifting northward due to climate change. Maine maple syrup producers are working to adapt.CBS News - 16h -
Kuemper, Kings keep Ovechkin and Capitals under wraps in 3-0 win
Quinton Byfield had a goal for the fifth consecutive game, Darcy Kuemper made 21 saves, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Washington Capitals 3-0 on Thursday night. Kevin Fiala had a goal and an ...Yahoo Sports - 11h -
Under G.O.P., Congress Cedes Power to Trump, Eroding Its Influence
On spending, oversight and other issues, Republican lawmakers have willingly ceded power traditionally reserved for Congress to the Trump White House.The New York Times - 9h -
Creating art under Trump will become harder but it will remain vital | Seph Rodney
The president’s attacks on diversity and immigration have already affected many artists and will affect many more in the coming months. One of the most pernicious effects of a bully’s intimidation ...The Guardian - 8h -
What alcohol would cost more under 200% Trump tariff?
Experts say President Donald Trump's proposed tariff on European Union alcohol would be disruptive to the U.S. market and consumers.The Hill - 4h -
Kroger Queen City Championship is under new ownership for 2025
Outlyr, a sports and event marketing agency, now owns the Kroger Queen City Championship. Lydia Ko won the 2024 edition by five strokes.Yahoo Sports - 51m -
Sierra Leone’s immigration chief fired after footage showed him with fugitive drug lord
President sacks Alusine Kanneh after video of him with Johannes Leijdekkers, one of Europe’s most wanted. Sierra Leone’s president has fired the head of the immigration service days after footage ...The Guardian - 3d -
2025 NFL free agency QB tracker: Daniel Jones to Colts, Sam Darnold to Seahawks; Steelers add familiar veteran
A roundup of the notable moves under centerCBS Sports - 1h -
Kieran Culkin Asked for More Kids at the Oscars. When Is an In-Joke Worth the Risk?
Some personal stories can make the jump to crowd-pleasing anecdote without a hitch. But taking a private joke to prime time has its risks.The New York Times - 6d -
Consumer credit rose to $5 trillion in January — 'small cracks are starting to emerge,' analyst says
Revolving debt, which mostly includes credit card balances, jumped 8.2% in January, according to the Federal Reserve’s latest consumer credit report.CNBC - 4d -
Weekly mortgage demand surges 11% higher, as interest rates dropped for the sixth straight week
Mortgage rates dropped to the lowest rate since October of last year, and that pushed demand even higher last week, after a substantial jump the previous week.NBC News - 1d -
Facing Chelsea 'not an easy task' says Cushing
Interim Manchester City manager Nick Cushing admits he is jumping in at the deep end as he prepares to face Chelsea four times in a row.Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Men's pound-for-pound rankings: Where does Bivol land after win? How about 'Tank' Davis?
A lot of movement in the top 10, including the return of Junto Nakatani, and Dmitry Bivol jumping over Artur Beterbiev. Here are the latest ESPN P4P rankings.ESPN - 6h -
8 injured when man rams SUV into California car dealership
Eight people were injured when a man rammed his SUV into a car dealership, apparently after a dispute over how much his vehicle was worth. He drove off, but later turned himself in to police. ...CBS News - 4d -
Hansi Flick approves Barcelona veteran’s renewal, final decision now up to player
Wojciech Szczesny has been a major hit at FC Barcelona. Having been brought in as an emergency signing after Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s injury, the 34-year-old had to wait until January for his debut ...Yahoo Sports - 4h -
Cowboys pulling a skier on a rope: is skijoring the most extreme winter sport ever?
In skijoring, competitors ski or snowboard while being pulled by horses at full gallop. It’s dizzying and dangerous – but for these athletes, it’s not their first rodeo. At first, the crowd seems ...The Guardian - 1d -
Police question Russian master of ship that hit tanker in North Sea
Man, 59, held on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter over crash, with crew member feared dead . Police have been questioning the Russian master of a container ship over the North Sea ...The Guardian - 1d -
Taiwan’s president labels China a ‘foreign hostile force’ and ramps up security measures citing ‘infiltration’
Lai Ching-te’s speech – which included a proposal to set up military courts – prompted an angry reaction from Beijing, which called him a ‘creator of crisis’. Taiwan’s new president has formally ...The Guardian - 12h -
2025 NFL free agency: Browns expected to land Kirk Cousins if Falcons release QB, per report
Cousins played under Kevin Stefanski in MinnesotaCBS Sports - 2d -
Dent, Northern Illinois beat Central Michigan 83-81 in double OT
James Dent Jr. scored 36 points to lead the Northern Illinois Huskies, including the game-winning jump shot with one second remaining in double overtime, and the Huskies defeated the Central ...ABC News - 6d -
Duke to No. 1 in men's poll for first time since '21
Duke has moved into the No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25 men's basketball poll, with Houston jumping to No. 2 ahead of three SEC teams as championship week arrives.ESPN - 3d -
An Emirati diplomat identified as having a letter from Trump meets with Iran's foreign minister
An Emirati diplomat earlier identified by Tehran as carrying a letter from U.S. President Donald Trump seeking to jump-start talks over Iran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program has met with Iran’s ...ABC News - 1d