The Supreme Court indicated Friday that it will take up a case that could revive industry efforts to axe California’s stricter-than-federal vehicle emissions standards. The high court granted a petition from companies and groups representing oil refiners and biofuel producers that seeks to revive their lawsuit against the Biden administration’s reinstatement of California’s clean cars...
The Senate has voted to confirm President Trump’s pick to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) as part of a group of nominees confirmed en masse. The Senate voted 51-47 on the entire bloc of 107 nominations, including the confirmation of Neil Jacobs as the under secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere. Jacobs may...
A judge has temporarily halted a Trump administration effort to kill New York City's congestion pricing program, which imposes a significant toll on cars entering part of Manhattan. Federal Judge Lewis Liman issued a temporary restraining order barring the Transportation Department “purporting to terminate” the congestion pricing program. Liman, a Trump appointee, also barred the department from taking actions...
The Trump administration is planning to ease rules governing the phaseout of planet-warming hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in cooling equipment, it said Thursday. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said in a press release a Biden-era rule governing the phaseout of these chemicals led to “an increase in consumer costs and shortages.” As a result, the EPA says that...
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...
President Trump moved to overturn California’s electric vehicle (EV) mandate Thursday, setting off another legal fight with the Golden State. Trump signed a congressional resolution that overturns a California state rule that would have phased out the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035. The California rule and the decision to revoke it are a...
The Biden administration proposed this week to speed up the process of approving geothermal energy projects by exempting them from early-stage environmental reviews. If the Bureau of Land Management finalizes its proposal, geothermal energy projects on public lands will no longer have to undergo an environmental impact analysis for early stage confirmation that an area...
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.
Originally an obscure breakfast item enjoyed mainly by the Chinese refugees who introduced it, fan tuan—a portable burrito-shaped rice roll typically filled with pork floss and a crispy cruller—has become an everyday staple in Taiwan.
This $15 OXO serrated knife is an essential in any kitchen. I’ve been using it for over 10 years, and it glides through fruit and slices crusty bread like a pro.
