Regulation updates ease path for geothermal energy on federal land
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management is cleaning up the rulebook for geothermal energy in an effort to remove redundant and obsolete regulations. The move comes as interest is heating up in geothermal as a clean, around-the-clock energy source. In documents published in the July 17 Federal Register, the BLM said, “It is neither efficient […]
Cold water, hot fine: Arizona man faces HOA levies over driveway cooler
An Arizona man is fighting more than $600 in fines from his homeowners association for leaving a cooler with a “free cold water” sign in his driveway. The man, David Martin, who lives near Phoenix, told USA Today that he first began offering a cool drink to passersby in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Along […]
Millions in US food and medical aid set for destruction
The U.S. Department of State said on Thursday, July 17, that it plans to destroy 500 metric tons of high-energy biscuits because they’re expired, but emphasized that the loss accounts for just 1% of its global food aid. That amount equals roughly 1 million pounds of food, enough to fill more than a dozen semi-trucks. […]
California sues Trump admin for axing $4 billion high-speed rail grant
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the California High-Speed Rail Authority is suing the Trump administration over the termination of $4 billion in federal grants toward the project. The lawsuit claims that the government terminated federal funds out of political spite, not due to any legitimate issue. It argues that President Donald Trump specifically targeted California […]
FBI agents told to ‘flag’ mentions of Trump in Epstein docs, Sen. Durbin claims
FBI agents were tasked earlier this year with flagging any mentions of President Donald Trump while reviewing files related to deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to Sen. Richard Durbin, D-Ill. Durbin included the allegation in a letter he sent Friday, July 18, to the FBI and the Department of Justice. CNBC first reported the […]
Following the first family of football, can Texas QB Arch Manning deliver?
Wearing the most famous last name in football on the back of his jersey, Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning may be the most hyped college football player in the last 30 years. Fans are about to find out if the 21-year-old can live up to expectations as he leads one of the best teams in […]
Acting ICE Director defends ICE agents wearing of masks: Report
Todd Lyons, the acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), told CBS News that he personally is not in favor of ICE agents wearing masks during arrest operations. However, despite his personal view, he has decided to allow agents to continue wearing masks due to safety concerns for the officers. “However, if that’s […]
Judge temporarily blocks law that would make clergy members report abuse
A federal judge has ruled to temporarily block a Washington state law that would force clergy members to report child abuse, even if it’s revealed during a confession. It comes after members of the Catholic Church, along with the Justice Department, took legal action against the state and the law last month. Senate Bill 5375 […]
Over 250 Venezuelans sent home, 10 Americans released in prisoner swap
More than 250 Venezuelan migrants who were sent to El Salvador’s high-security counterterrorism prison, CECOT, by the United States government have been flown back to Venezuela. Their return on Friday, July 18, came as part of a diplomatic prisoner swap: in exchange, the Maduro government released ten U.S. citizens it had been holding. Prisoner swap […]