E.P.A. Offers a Way to Avoid Clean-Air Rules: Send an Email

Referring to a little-known provision, it said power plants and others could write to seek exemptions to mercury and other restrictions and that “the president will make a decision.”

The New York Times - 3d

Why it's so hard to fix the U.S. air traffic control problems

The U.S. has a severe shortage of air traffic controllers. There are currently 10,800 certified controllers but the country needs to have more than 14,000.

CNBC - 1d

Josh Bell and Nathaniel Lowe homer as Nationals beat Phillies 5-1 to avoid a sweep

Josh Bell and Nathaniel Lowe homered, and the Washington Nationals avoided a season-opening series sweep with a 5-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies

ABC News - 4h

Air travel is ready for the wheelie-suitcase surcharge

Free carry-on luggage may seem a bargain, but it often leads to a forced trip to the baggage carousel anyway

Financial Times - 20h

Never ask ‘what’s for dinner’ and hide food from teenagers - my essential rules for happy home dining | Emma Beddington

As a controversial list of rules for eating out does the rounds, here is my unsparing list of commandments for eating in. “You’ll never eat a good meal in a restaurant that puts caviar on scrambled ...

The Guardian - 12h

WATCH: This dog truly enjoys getting his ear cleaned

Bianca captured the delightful reaction of her sister's dog, Rex, while tending to his ear after an ear infection.

ABC News - 3d

CleanPlay has launched on PS5 with rewards for gamers who choose clean energy

CleanPlay has launched its energy-saving app on PlayStation 5, helping to raise renewable energy consciousness among players.

VentureBeat - 2d

Emboldened by Trump, A.I. Companies Lobby for Fewer Rules

After the president made A.I. dominance a top priority, tech companies changed course from a meeker approach under the Biden administration.

The New York Times - 6d

They’re in Hot Water in Idaho. Here’s Why That’s a Good Thing.

Nearly 500 buildings in the state capital get their heat from a clean, renewable source located deep in the ground.

The New York Times - 5d

‘The heat you need at a reasonable price’: how district heating can speed the switch to clean energy

In Sweden, most residential heating and hot water comes from heating networks – helping to pool resources and innovation. District heating is sometimes talked about like some kind of unattainable ...

The Guardian - 2d

With 3 Words, Delta Air Lines’ Chief People Officer Explained the Secret to 100 Years of Success

As the airline celebrates 100 years, this is what stands out the most.

Inc. - 2d

Al Fayed estate faces legal action from alleged victims

The women worked as nannies or private air stewards for the late billionaire and former owner of Harrods.

BBC News - 1h

New approach to agent reliability, AgentSpec, forces agents to follow rules

Researchers from Singapore Management University developed a new domain-specific language for agents to remain reliable.

VentureBeat - 2d

How the U.S. Broke Its Own Rules to Help Ukraine

A New York Times investigation reveals that the United States was much more involved in Ukrainian military operations than publicly disclosed. Adam Entous, a Times investigative reporter, breaks ...

The New York Times - 21h

In Tokyo, Rice Farmers Protest ‘Misguided’ Rules Fueling Shortages

A scarcity of rice is causing discontent among farmers and consumers in Japan and drawing attention to a policy some say has worsened shortages.

The New York Times - 16h

Justice Department purge under Trump administration | 60 Minutes

President Trump says his administration is cleaning up a Justice Department corrupted by politics. Amid the firings and resignations, one leader described a workplace of "confusion" and "fear."

CBS News - 7h

These big inherited IRA mistakes can shrink your windfall — here's how to avoid them

If you've inherited an individual retirement account, costly mistakes could shrink your balance. Here's how to preserve your windfall, according to experts.

CNBC - 1d

Sam Kerr avoids Football Australia sanction as path cleared to retain Matildas captaincy

‘Additional context’ not in public sphere helps inform FA’s decision Striker included in training squad for South Korea friendlies Matildas striker Sam Kerr will be free to return as national ...

The Guardian - 3h

Maryland’s Kermit the Frog Commencement Choice Gets Mixed Reaction From Students

The University of Maryland says it is honoring Jim Henson, an alumnus, with its choice of commencement speaker. Some students think it is avoiding “real issues.”

The New York Times - 2d

White House Correspondents Cancel Comedian Booked for Annual Dinner

The comedian Amber Ruffin had been slated to perform at the event in April. The correspondents’ association said it wanted to avoid focusing “on the politics of division.”

The New York Times - 1d

A mix of science and tradition helps restore relics in China's Forbidden City

A team of about 150 restorers fuses scientific analysis and traditional techniques to clean, patch up and otherwise revive the more than 1.8 million relics in the collection of Beijing's Forbidden ...

ABC News - 6d

The Grindr C.E.O. and His Husband Have a Rule: Always Make Time for Family Dinners

George Arison, the C.E.O. of Grindr, and Dr. Robert Luo have embraced domestic life with their “twiblings” while balancing rigorous work lives.

The New York Times - 3d

Government to table law overriding sentencing rules after 'two-tier' justice row

The new legislation comes in response to a row over how ethnic minority offenders should be sentenced.

BBC News - 10h

March Madness winners, losers: No. 1 seeds rule, Big Ten falters in men's NCAA Tournament

The NCAA men's tournament is down to four and that quartet will play in the Final Four. A look at the winners and losers of the regional round.

Yahoo Sports - 1h

Arizona Supreme Court taps AI avatars to make the judicial system more publicly accessible

Arizona highest court has created a pair of AI-generated avatars to deliver news of all rulings issued by the justices

ABC News - Mar. 18

US Cities Seeking to Ban Natural Gas in New Buildings Just Got a Big Win in Court

After a string of discouraging rulings for other cities, a court upheld NYC’s efforts to decarbonize its buildings.

Wired - 1d

Injury Report: Jonathan Kuminga won't return vs. Spurs due to ankle soreness

After exiting the game, Jonathan Kuminga was ruled out for the remainder of the contest against the Spurs due to ankle soreness.

Yahoo Sports - 21m

Appeals court blocks Ohio's ban on gender-affirming care for minors

A three-judge panel has ruled that Ohio’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors is unconstitutional and ordered it permanently blocked by a trial court

ABC News - Mar. 19

Guinea's former dictator pardoned over the 2009 stadium massacre

Guinea’s ruling junta has pardoned the country’s former dictator, Moussa “Dadis” Camara, who was serving a 20-prison sentence for the 2009 stadium massacre by the military

ABC News - 1d

‘They Will Label Us as Spies’: The Afghan Students Abandoned by America

Students at the American University of Afghanistan in Qatar fear having to return to their Taliban-ruled homeland after aid and visa cutoffs by the Trump administration.

The New York Times - 12h

Trump admin live updates: Trump says 3rd term isn't a joke, despite term limit

President Donald Trump did not rule out seeking a third term for president when asked by NBC on Sunday, saying, “There are methods which you could do it."

ABC News - 1h

Mariah Carey didn't steal 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' from other writers: judge

A federal judge in Los Angeles has ruled that Mariah Carey did not steal her perennial holiday hit "All I Want for Christmas Is You” from other songwriters

ABC News - Mar. 20

Hong Kong painter draws inspiration from city's recent history in works at Art Basel

At Hong Kong’s Art Basel, painter Chow Chun-fai’s new works transport viewers back to the night in 1997 when the former British colony returned to Chinese rule, displayed in the very exhibition ...

ABC News - 2d

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Parts of Trump’s Anti-DEI Orders

A U.S. district court ruled that the Labor Department can’t require federal grant recipients and contractors to prove they aren’t running programs that run counter to recent executive edicts.