Senators on Wednesday pressed President Trump’s pick to lead the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) over his past statements in favor of selling some of the nation’s public lands. In response to concerns raised primarily but not exclusively by Democrats, former Rep. Steve Pearce (R-N.M.) said the Trump administration does not plan to hold mass sales of...
The Trump administration is opening up more drilling in a contentious Alaskan wildlife refuge that was restricted under the Biden administration. It’s also approving two other contentious projects in Alaska: Ambler Road, which will enable copper and cobalt mining; and Izembek Road, which will cut through a wildlife refuge to give a remote community airport access....
An 8.8 magnitude earthquake – one of the most powerful in recorded history – struck off the coast of Russia Tuesday, prompting tsunami watches and warnings around the globe. But how does it measure up with the strongest earthquakes in history?
Pesticides may cause cancer on a level equivalent to smoking cigarettes, a new study has found. The widespread use of pesticides may lead to hundreds of thousands of additional cancer cases in major corn-producing states like Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Ohio — even for Americans who don’t work on farms, according to findings published Thursday in Frontiers in Cancer...
Nearly a month after a wastewater spill into the Potomac River began, recovery efforts are ongoing. The spillage, which resulted from a section of the Potomac Interceptor sewer line collapsing last month, resulted in an overflow of roughly 243 million gallons of wastewater as of Feb. 6, according to DC Water. Although public health officials...
Related video — DC Bureau: Economy in Focus A new report projects that home heating costs will rise by 9.2 percent this winter, with colder temperatures and increasing energy prices playing a role. The report from the National Energy Assistance Directors Association (NEADA), which represents state governments in securing federal funding, projects that households will...
Tornadoes can (and have) hit every U.S. state, but the area nicknamed Tornado Alley is probably where your mind goes when you think of dangerous twisters. This year, that's not be the region of highest concern, according to a severe outlook released this month.
A group of prominent Arizona Republicans sued the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Tuesday over new air pollution regulations that they claim will hurt the economy. The Republican leaders of the state's House and Senate joined with the state Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the suit, alleging the new standards for fine air pollutants known...
The hallmark of palomilla, a Cuban American favorite, is its pencil-thin steaks that are marinated with plenty of lime, garlic, and salt. The steaks, along with sliced onion rings, are seared until well browned and burnished. This simple savory dish takes less than 15 minutes to cook, and pairs well with classic Cuban sides like rice and beans, plantains, or even a simple side salad.
Simmer chunks of juicy ripe tomatoes to make this aromatic, tangy chutney, which gets its distinct earthiness from fresh curry leaves. I always keep it on hand to serve with biryani, rice, dal, grilled chicken, and more.
