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E.P.A. Investigations of Severe Pollution Look Increasingly at Risk
The agency will no longer shut down “any stage of energy production,” absent an imminent threat, a new memo says, and will curtail efforts to cut pollution in poorer areas.The New York Times - 1d -
Whistleblower reveals oil giant's 'awful' pollution
Colombia’s Ecopetrol polluted hundreds of sites, including water sources and wetlands, the BBC finds.BBC News - 4d -
Six of the world's 10 most polluted cities are in one country, report shows
Six out the world’s 10 most polluted cities are in India, while California has the worst air pollution in North America, a new report shows.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
EPA sets stage for cutting climate and pollution regs
Click for more from The Hill. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story EPA sets stage for cutting climate and pollution regs The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
EPA Cuts Expose Businesses in Disadvantaged Areas to Pollution Risks
Closure of the EPA’s environmental justice offices end their work protecting communities battling pollution with Trump officials justifying the move.Inc. - Mar. 13 -
Mysterious bags of ‘hazardous’ materials appeared in Mexico. Then we found more
An investigation found thousands of white bags near Monterrey, but aerial footage shows a bigger problem. Revealed: US hazardous waste is sent to Mexico – where a ‘toxic cocktail’ of pollution ...The Guardian - 2d -
EPA signals it will slash climate and pollution rules, including for cars and power plants
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) indicated Wednesday that it will slash a broad suite of rules and determinations that aim to cut pollution or mitigate climate change — including from cars ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
We’re facing a ‘forever chemicals’ crisis. We must stop Pfas at the source
Pfas are poisoning our soil and polluting our lungs. The EPA is finally sounding the alarm – but that’s not enough. Sign up for our Detox Your Kitchen newsletter Several years ago, I made a ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Multiple vehicles set on fire at Tesla center in Las Vegas, police say
Police are investigating a fire involving several vehicles at a Tesla Collision Center in the southwest valley, which was reported around 2:45 a.m.The Hill - 5d -
Dominican Republic investigating Sudiksha Konanki's disappearance as an accident
The Dominican Republic is investigating the disappearance of Sudiksha Konanki as an accident, according to the country's president. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports.CBS News - 4d -
UK Counterterrorism Police Investigating Fire Near Heathrow
With counterterrorism police leading the investigation, the possibility of sabotage was being taken seriously, though officials say there is no evidence of foul play.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump’s Anti-DEI Effort Leads to Investigations at Dozens of Universities
The Department of Education announced investigations in a memo warning schools over DEI practices.Inc. - Mar. 16 -
Tulsi Gabbard launches investigation into leaks at spy agencies
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said she has ordered an investigation into “politically motivated leaks” from inside the intelligence community.NBC News - Mar. 14 -
U.K. Launches Investigation into Heathrow Airport Blackout
The British authorities ordered an urgent investigation, but some experts said that any airport would be crippled by being cut from the electrical grid.The New York Times - 12h -
U.K. Launches Investigation into Heathrow Airport Blackout
The British authorities ordered an urgent investigation, but some experts said that any airport would be crippled by being cut from the electrical grid.The New York Times - 12h -
Dangerous wildfires burn across several states
Dangerous wildfires burned across several states on Sunday, with a state of emergency in South Carolina, as fire officials work to contain other blazes in North Carolina and New Jersey. NBC News’ ...NBC News - 8h -
New details in investigation into missing Pitt student
We're learning more about the investigation into missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki, who disappeared while on spring break in the Dominican Republic 11 days ago. CBS News ...CBS News - 6d -
French investigators seek further victims of paedophile surgeon
‘Turning point’ as man on trial for raping or sexually assaulting 299 mostly young patients admits guilt. French investigators have begun a search for further victims of a paedophile surgeon on ...The Guardian - 2d -
Pentagon vows investigation into leaks, including polygraph tests
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's chief of staff, Joe Kasper, sent a memo Friday saying that members of the Department of Defense (DOD) may be subjected to polygraph tests in a new investigation ...The Hill - 1d -
Bayern's Kim sidelined for 'several weeks' with injury
Bayern Munich centre-back Kim Min-jae will miss "several weeks" with an Achilles tendon injury, coach Vincent Kompany said on Friday. "Min-jae is injured," Kompany said in a press conference, ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Japanese police arrest several men for alleged sexual assault of their daughters
Japanese media say police have arrested several men for alleged sexual assault of their underaged daughtersABC News - Mar. 12 -
At least 1 dead as severe storms sweep through the Midwest
At least one person is dead after severe weather hit Butler County, Missouri on Friday night, officials said.ABC News - Mar. 15 -
Deadly storms and tornadoes leave damage across several states
Several states throughout the U.S. were left with damages after deadly storms and tornadoes destroyed multiple homes and buildings.NBC News - Mar. 16 -
Mitchell Agude overcame a severe childhood injury to make it to year two with the Lions
The Lions re-signed LB Mitchell Agude, who overcame a severe childhood injury to make it in the NFLYahoo Sports - 4d -
Colts assign jersey numbers for several free agent signings
Several of the Indianapolis Colts free agent additions have been assigned their jersey numbers for the upcoming 2025 NFL season.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Investigation advances into Gene Hackman's mysterious death, with update by New Mexico authorities
Authorities are preparing to reveal more information about the investigation into the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy ArakawaABC News - Mar. 7 -
Backyard s'mores caused massive Long Island brush fires, investigators say
Dozens of investigators tasked with determining the origin of Saturday’s brush fires on Long Island have linked the blazes to a backyard in Manorville.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
Arson investigation launched after fire at New Jersey home of Bayer executive
At least eight agencies are investigating the cause of a fire at the New Jersey home of a Bayer pharmaceutical executive earlier this month.NBC News - Mar. 13 -
Report: NBA investigates OKC Thunder for potential player participation policy violation
Report: NBA investigates Oklahoma City Thunder for potential player participation policy violation.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
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 - Mar. 8 -
Annual report reveals most polluted cities around the world
The countries with the worst air quality included Bangladesh and India, according to an annual report from IQAir.CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Plastic pollution leaves seabirds with brain damage similar to Alzheimer’s, study shows
Blood tests on migratory chicks fed plastics by their parents show neurodegeneration, as well as cell rupture and stomach lining decay. Ingesting plastic is leaving seabird chicks with brain damage ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Line 5, a Trump donor, is profiting off a pipeline deal threatening pollution
Trump administration accused of ‘quid pro quo’ for fast-tracking controversial fossil fuel proposal in Michigan. Donald Trump ’s administration is being accused by activists of a quid pro quo as ...The Guardian - Mar. 16 -
The Guardian view on microplastics: harmful pollution must be curbed | Editorial
New evidence of particles damaging crops strengthens the case for an international plastics treaty. New and concerning findings from environmental scientists about the impact of microplastics on ...The Guardian - Mar. 16 -
Texans grapple with rising toxic pollution as oil, gas production booms
This story was produced in partnership with the Pulitzer Center. It is part three in a four-part series. Read part one here and part two here. ODESSA, Texas — For retired pastor Columbus Cooper, ...The Hill - 6d -
Investigations find Stanford's Troy Taylor bullied, used 'discriminatory' behavior towards female staffers
One investigator cited "an ongoing pattern of concerning behavior" with TaylorCBS Sports - 3d -
Jan. 6 investigators hit back at Trump over pardon threat: ‘Do it. Or shut up’
The members of the Jan. 6 investigative committee are hitting back at President Trump for his threat to nullify the presidential pardons surrounding their work. The investigators not only contend ...The Hill - 6d -
How ‘Severance’ Is Shifting the Work-Life Balance Narrative With Innies and Outies
As “Severance” nears the end of its second season, the show has created a “cultural moment” that is changing the way people discuss work-life balance.The New York Times - Mar. 15 -
DOJ investigating major egg producers amid soaring prices: Sources
The Justice Department is in the early stages of investigating the major egg producers over soaring egg prices, source familiar with the matter told ABC News.ABC News - Mar. 8 -
Gene Hackman's estate asks court to block release of death investigation records
The estate of deceased actor Gene Hackman is seeking to block the public release of autopsy and investigative reports related to the deaths of Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa, especially photographs ...ABC News - Mar. 13
