The state of Michigan is suing major oil companies and an industry association, alleging that they colluded to hamper the adoption of renewable energy and electric vehicles (EVs). In a lawsuit announced Friday, Michigan sued BP, Chevron, ExxonMobil, Shell and the American Petroleum Institute. It alleged they acted as a “cartel” as part of an effort to...
The Trump administration has made drastic cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that threaten to impact weather forecasting and other key services provided by the agency. In the wake of the wave of dismissals this week, lawmakers and former officials raised concerns about potential damage to services ranging from extreme weather responses to...
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...
President Trump ordered a blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and exiting Venezuela on Tuesday, continuing his escalations against the Latin American country and its leader, Nicolás Maduro. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Maduro’s “illegitimate” regime is using oil to “finance themselves, Drug Terrorism, Human Trafficking, Murder, and Kidnapping,” designating the...
Industry groups including the Chamber of Commerce on Friday asked the Supreme Court to block California state laws that require companies to disclose information about their emissions and climate risks. The organizations filed an emergency request with the high court asking it to prevent the laws from taking effect while they try to challenge them....
Gasoline prices have fallen to just over $3 per gallon. That's good news for consumers and the Trump administration after President Trump promised to bring down prices, but it could complicate a "drill, baby drill" agenda. And whether prices will stay low may depend on whether the administration’s sanctions on Russia are effective, experts say....
The Pulltaps waiter’s corkscrew impressed us so much during testing that it became our new favorite wine opener, beating our previous favorite. It’s compact, efficient, and securely removes corks.
After tasting our way through 12 classic pancake mixes—including Bisquick, King Arthur Baking, and Annie’s—we found an overall winner that we’d be happy to whip up at home.
We tested martini glasses by serving martinis and daiquiris in them. We noted how well they kept drinks cold, if they were balanced, and if they were pleasant to sip from.
Topped with a rosy pink buttercream and freeze-dried and fresh strawberries, these vanilla-scented cupcakes are light, tender, and speckled with fresh strawberries. They'd make a delightful contribution to a picnic, potluck, or special occasion.
Roman maritozzi are sweet brioche-like buns filled with whipped cream that are often solid with nothing more than a light dusting of confectioners’ sugar. Here’s how to make your own.
