A highly anticipated meeting at which the Trump administration was expected to reveal its plans to reform the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been abruptly canceled. A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) told The Hill via email that Secretary Kristi Noem found out at 12:26 p.m. EST that the meeting was canceled....
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) chief on Tuesday demanded that Mexico put an end to the unfettered flow of raw sewage from the Tijuana region into Southern California. "Mexico needs to fulfill its part in cleaning up the contamination that they caused — their people caused," EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said at a press conference in the...
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas leaders' dreams of unlimited development and a rush of artificial intelligence data centers are on a collision course with a new reality of extreme weather, as this month’s flash floods hammer a landscape plagued by long-term drought. Heading into the summer, the region faced perhaps its worst drought on record, until the...
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) vetoed a bill that would have banned the use of “forever chemicals” in cookware and other products in California. The bill became a source of controversy in the Golden State, with celebrity chefs among those who rallied against the cookware ban, while environmental and health activists have argued for it. It...
About 89 percent of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) workforce was slated to be furloughed as the government shuts down, according to contingency plans that were posted online this week. According to the plan, just 1,734 of the EPA’s 15,166 employees are slated to continue working during the shutdown, which began Wednesday. The plan also gives...
A bipartisan cohort of U.S. West senators introduced legislation Friday aimed at managing forests and mitigating fires, despite ongoing opposition from many environmental groups. The Fix Our Forests Act, a companion bill to House legislation with the same name, seeks to bolster wildfire resilience by improving forest administration, supporting fire-safe communities and streamlining approvals for projects that defend...
The Trump administration proposed to loosen federal protections for endangered species Wednesday. A draft rule from the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) would repeal the current definition of “harm” that’s prohibited under the Endangered Species Act. The law prohibits activity that would “harass, harm, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap,...
Twenty-three Republican-led states and at least two coal companies are asking the Supreme Court to halt a Biden administration rule that seeks to limit power plants’ emissions of mercury and other toxic metals. The rule in question tightens emissions limits for toxic substances such as lead and arsenic by 67 percent. For some coal plants...
This riff on brick toast is fluffy and soft on the inside with a shatteringly crisp honey-butter exterior. The recipe comes together quickly and then bakes in the oven, so this luxurious breakfast or snack is almost entirely hands off.
The Ascent X5 is Vitamix’s most expensive blender. We tested it and its 10 presets by making nut butter, soup, and smoothies to see if it was worth the buy.
Filled with tender asparagus and creamy goat cheese, this stellar quiche can easily be made ahead for a delightful weekday lunch or a celebratory brunch for Easter, Mother's Day, or any other spring holiday.
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.
This Kansas City steak soup is teeming with browned morsels of steak, a glossy and tangy roux-thickened broth, and a simple medley of fresh vegetables. Its savory kick comes from a few somewhat surprising ingredients.
