Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said the federal government is still struggling to figure out the drone sightings but that he was confident law enforcement would ultimately resolve the matter. “I believe that at the moment, our federal government is still struggling to figure this out,” Johnson, who served during the Obama administration, said...
The Biden administration has preliminarily said it would give a $6.6 billion loan to electric vehicle (EV) maker Rivian for a plant in Georgia. The administration said the loan would support the construction of a facility where Rivian will make up to 400,000 “mass-market” electric SUVs and crossovers. Specifically, it will support construction of Rivian’s...
The Trump administration has canceled nearly $4 billion in awards for emerging energy technologies issued under the Biden administration, it announced Friday. A press release described the $3.7 billion in canceled funding as mostly carbon capture projects — where technology is used to cut planet-warming emissions from fossil fuel plants — and “decarbonization initiatives.” It...
The Supreme Court rejected Texas’s bid to axe federal approval of a nuclear waste storage facility, arguing the state did not have the right to bring its challenge in the first place. In a 6-3 decision, the court in effect upheld the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s decision to issue a license to a company that wanted...
A higher-than-normal number of hurricanes are expected to hit the Gulf Coast this summer and fall, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicted Thursday. The leading federal weather organization said there is an 85 percent chance of an above-normal hurricane season — which runs from June 1 through the end of November — caused...
This week's heat dome put a big hole in summer school. Summer classes and other events for students across the country were disrupted by swelteringly high temperatures, a warning of climate-related education disruptions to come. Along with canceled events, experts say unprepared districts will see repercussions including lower test scores and more behavioral problems if...
House Republicans on Wednesday kicked off voting on a slate of legislation for what they are dubbing “energy week,” passing two measures in support of oil and gas development. Collectively, the energy-related legislation that passes this week is virtually certain not to become law because it would be unlikely to be taken up in the...
Too often, broccoli stems get dumped in the trash, but their mild flavor and crisp, juicy center make them just as deserving of attention as the florets. Here are a few tips to put those neglected stalks to good use.
These chimichangas are loaded with shredded chicken, tomatoes, chiles, and rice. When deep-fried until golden and crisp, and paired with a tart and spicy tomatillo salsa, it’s easy to see why these fried burritos are a Southwestern classic.
