An appeals court has temporarily halted a lower court’s order that enabled the release of contested climate funds. Earlier this week, District Judge Tanya Chutkan blocked the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from clawing back billions of dollars in climate funds that were given to climate finance organizations during the Biden administration. Her order directed Citibank to...
Democratic Rep. Ami Bera (Calif.) said Sunday that the Trump administration’s motives for capturing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro goes beyond stopping the flow of drugs and sanctioned oil from the South American country. “I do think part of the intent of the administration is now that they have a different administration in Venezuela that they...
Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) on Wednesday declared a local public emergency over the sewage spill in the Potomac River and requested federal support from the Trump administration. In an order, Bowser declared a public emergency and directed city officials within the district to “activate, implement, and coordinate mutual aid agreements between the District of...
Senate Democrats from the U.S. West on Monday urged the Department of the Interior to end a funding freeze that could endanger the flow of the Colorado River. The lawmakers, from California, Nevada and Arizona, slammed the Trump administration's day-one executive order that halted disbursements from the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act — including $4 billion...
The Interior Department is eyeing staff layoffs, although its plan is being partially hampered by a recent court order. The department said in a Friday court filing that it would have carried out at least some layoffs “imminently” if not for a recent court order blocking agencies from laying off union workers during the shutdown. ...
Unemployment claims in the Los Angeles metropolitan area climbed by 12 percent to 17 percent due to the devastating effects of the Palisades and Eaton blazes, which ripped through the region this past January, a new report has found. The jobless claims soared not only within the fire zones but also in neighborhoods farther from...
A former National Park Service (NPS) ranger who was fired last year for hanging a transgender pride flag in Yosemite National Park sued multiple federal agencies Monday over their termination, arguing it violated their First Amendment rights. The lawsuit, filed by Dr. Shannon “SJ” Joslin in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia,...
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) declared a state of emergency in several southern counties on Wednesday, as a powerful winter storm swept through the state. Newsom issued the proclamation in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, and Shasta counties, unlocking additional state resources and assistance to aid in the emergency response. He warned...
We love Thai cuisine for its blend of savory, sour, sweet, and aromatic flavors, but it may seem a bit daunting to try to recreate some go-to favorites at home. Fear not—we've got you covered with Thai recipes that deliver on real-deal flavors and comfort, including coconut milk–based curries, slurpable noodles, refreshing punchy salads, and more.
In this dessert bar reimagining of Ohio’s beloved chocolate–peanut butter buckeye candies, a fudgy brownie base is smothered with a creamy, salty-sweet peanut butter layer and topped with a dark chocolate ganache.
Our in-the-know culinary travel guide to the best things to eat in the beautiful Moroccan city of Marrakesh—plus recipes for making many essential Moroccan dishes at home.
