Biden administration considers scrapping its cutting-edge proposal to slash power plant pollution

cnn.com The Biden administration is contemplating scrapping the most cutting-edge aspect of its highly anticipated and impactful power plant pollution rules, two sources familiar…

3 Coal Stocks to Sell Before Baltimore Port Disruptions Sink Profits

investorplace.com These coal stocks will be negatively impacted by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge The Port of Baltimore is one of the major ports on the East Coast of the U.S.,…

Biden administration moves to let conservation groups rent government-owned land just like oil, ranching and mining companies do

fortune.com The Biden administration on Thursday finalized a new rule for public land management that’s meant to put conservation on more equal footing with oil drilling, grazing and…

Snack-shop chain sued over alleged racial discrimination in hiring of Black, mixed-race and Native American employees

fortune.com The Sheetz convenience store chain has been hit with a lawsuit by federal officials who allege the company discriminated against minority job applicants. Sheetz Inc., which…

Half of US states revolt against EPA crackdown on gas cars with major legal challenge

foxnews.com FIRST ON FOX: A coalition of 25 state attorneys general filed a legal challenge Thursday against the Biden administration over recent environmental regulations targeting…

Sheetz accused of racial discrimination in its hiring process

aol.com A federal agency accused a popular gas station chain of discriminating against Black, Native American and multiracial applicants in its hiring practices. The Sheetz criminal…

Justice Kavanaugh's Concurrence in Labrador v. Poe

reason.com Earlier, I noted that Labrador v. Poe was the Supreme Court's most significant shadow docket decision since the shadow docket became a thing. Justice Gorsuch's concurrence,…

17 States Are Considering Laws That Would Imprison Librarians

vanityfair.com Once upon a time, working as a librarian in America was not considered a dangerous vocation. Rewarding, of course. Sweet, sure. Occasionally dull, yes, but a lot of jobs can…

With property values strong in 2023, many homeowners tapped home equity lines of credit, pushing total HELOC balances up 6.6%

aol.com One thing that continues to work on behalf of many homeowners is the equity in their homes. Residential real estate has appreciated by $15 trillion, to more than $58…

Convenience store chain where Biden bought snacks while campaigning hit with discrimination lawsuit

finance.yahoo.com A convenience store chain where President Joe Biden stopped for snacks this week while campaigning in Pennsylvania has been hit with a lawsuit by federal officials who…

Critic’s Notebook: The Compellingly Packaged Cowardice of ‘Civil War’

hollywoodreporter.com Tense, disturbing, riveting, Alex Garland’s dystopian film Civil War examines an existential threat preying on the American sub-conscious: What would happen if the political…

Biden administration moves to make conservation an equal to industry on US lands

apnews.com The Biden administration on Thursday finalized a new rule for public land management that's meant to put conservation on more equal footing with oil drilling, grazing and…

Royal Farms Nominated for USA Today's 10Best: Best Gas Station Brand and Best Gas Station for Food

benzinga.com BALTIMORE, April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royal Farms, a leading Mid-Atlantic-based convenience store chain celebrated for its commitment to quality and innovation,…

NCAA immediately bows to court order to make transfer athletes immediately eligible to play

fortune.com NCAA athletes will be immediately eligible to play no matter how many times they transfer — as long as they meet academic requirements — after the association fast-tracked…

America's top 10 most endangered rivers revealed

newsweek.com The top 10 most endangered rivers in the U.S. have been revealed in a new report. The annual report, conducted by American Rivers, classed the rivers of New Mexico as the…

Scar tip spurs arrest of Jan. 6 suspect accused of beating cops with pole

newsweek.com A Pennsylvania man was charged with attacking police officers with a wooden pole during the January 6 siege on the U.S. Capitol after being identified by federal law…

These states and cities have the best—and worst

aol.com By their own admission, Americans’ cognitive well-being is improving. That’s according to a new survey conducted by brain health and wellness platform Muse by Interaxon. For…

Casino operator calls smoking ban 'one of the greatest threats to our business'

fortune.com Casinos in the northeastern U.S. are dealing with numerous challenges as they brace for the arrival of new competitors in New York City. A potential smoking ban in Atlantic…

Popular snacks could be banned in certain states over cancer fears

nypost.com Now this is a cereal killer. Some of Americans’ favorite snacks and classic candies could be banned in several states due to cancer-causing chemicals in their ingredients.…

Thousands of everyday snacks that face being BANNED in multiple states because their ingredients are linked to

dailymail.co.uk Bills advancing in multiple states could see 'thousands' of America's favorite candies, snacks and sodas banned in their current form. Last October California approved a…

Pepsi's 'zero sugar' Schweppes ginger ale had sugar

nypost.com PepsiCo is recalling more than 200 cases of Schweppes Zero Sugar Ginger Ale because the beverages were found to have contained sugar. The Food and Drug Administration…

New York competition, smoking, internet betting concerns roil US northeast's gambling market

apnews.com Casinos in the northeastern U.S. are dealing with numerous challenges as they brace for the arrival of new competitors in New York City. A potential smoking ban in Atlantic…

Pepsi recalls one of its top 'zero sugar' drinks because of sugar

dailymail.co.uk PepsiCo has recalled one of its top-selling 'zero sugar' drinks after an internal investigation found it does in fact contain sugar. The soda giant has recalled some…

Tim Scott tries to overturn SEC climate rule

foxbusiness.com FIRST ON FOX: Senate Banking Committee Ranking Member Tim Scott will introduce a measure in the upper chamber on Wednesday attempting to overturn a controversial Securities…

Dogs' 74 seconds of pure terror as truck crashes into animal shelter

newsweek.com The horrific moment a truck crashed into dog dog kennels at a shelter has been shared in footage which shows the pure terror felt by the rescue animals and their carers. As…

Broadcast Legend Mike Francesa Renews Exclusive Partnership With BetRivers

benzinga.com CHICAGO, April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rush Street Interactive, Inc. RSI ("RSI"), a leading US-based betting and gaming company, proudly announces the renewal of its…

Internet data centers are fueling drive to old power source: Coal

washingtonpost.com Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — A helicopter hovers over the Gee family farm, the noisy…

Coal miners will get long wanted protection from dust that causes black lung

fortune.com Coal miners will be better protected from poisonous silica dust that has contributed to the premature deaths of thousands of mine workers from a respiratory ailment commonly…

PepsiCo recalls sugar-free Schweppes Ginger Ale for containing 'full sugar'

aol.com PepsiCo Inc has initiated a voluntary recall of some sugar-free and caffeine-free Schweppes Ginger Ale products because they contain "full sugar," according to the U.S. Food…

Mega Millions winning numbers for Tuesday, April 16 drawn after 'technical difficulties'

northjersey.com The Mega Millions drawing for Tuesday was finally held after midnight following an over hour-long delay for "technical difficulties." The Mega Millions lottery jackpot was…

Fetterman won't admit that he's become one of Biden's many Israel critics

aol.com None But he's also become a critic of Biden on Israel himself — just from the other direction. • None On Tuesday, he insisted that wasn't the case: "That's not critical.…

Coal miners getting new protections from silica dust linked to black lung disease

apnews.com Coal miners will be better protected from poisonous silica dust that has contributed to the premature deaths of thousands of mine workers from a respiratory ailment commonly…

The Largest Walleye Ever Caught in the US, Plus Some of the Biggest State Records

247wallst.com Walleye is one of the most common fish in the US. It occurs natively in the Great Lakes and Mississippi River drainage basins and was also introduced to all other…

YouTube Sets New Record in Nielsen's March 2024 Gauge Report

thewrap.com You are reading an exclusive WrapPRO article for free. Want to level up your entertainment career? Go here for more information. YouTube was once again the breakout star of…

Nielsen's March 2024 Report of The Gauge™ Reveals Seasonality in Monthly TV Usage and Greater Shifts in Viewing Behavior Over Time

benzinga.com NEW YORK, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nielsen today released , which revealed that TV usage changes from February to March were very similar to those exhibited in the…

March Madness, State of the Union Help Cable Stem Months-Long Viewing Decline

hollywoodreporter.com of Iowa is guarded by Jayla Hemingway of West Virginia during their NCAA tournament game on March 25. Cable outlets saw their share of viewing rise in March for the first…

Senate Republicans’ breathtaking cruelty is hidden in your tax returns

msnbc.com By the end of Monday, tens of millions of American families will have claimed their child tax credit on their 2023 tax returns. But for many families, that credit will be…

Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for transgender children

pbs.org The Supreme Court is allowing Idaho to enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth while lawsuits over the law proceed, reversing lower courts. The…

Royal Farms Unveils its Newest Chicken Destination: Bringing Fresh Flavors and Unmatched Convenience to Lumberton, North Carolina

benzinga.com BALTIMORE, April 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royal Farms, a Mid-Atlantic convenience store and fried chicken destination, is thrilled to announce its upcoming expansion…

Arizona’s law banning nearly all abortion was written nearly 50 years before it became a state, when under 7,000 people lived in the territory

fortune.com As Union and Confederate armies clashed in a bloody fourth year of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln tasked one man to create the legal code for Arizona, almost 50…

'We are in a crisis now:' Childcare costs outpace inflation

finance.yahoo.com Parents are drowning in childcare costs, and high inflation is adding to their laundry list of daily expenses. According to a recent survey from childcare platform Care.com,…

Inside the secret battle to stop No Labels

nbcnews.com WASHINGTON — Once upon a time, before the multimillion-dollar negative campaigns and allegations of running “a conspiracy to commit extortion, voter intimidation, and other…

Child care costs are about to start dropping for families that need the most help

pbs.org This story was originally published by The 19th on April 2, 2024. For more than a decade, Erin Farias has watched the low-income families who send children to the day cares…

The Unhealthiest State In America

247wallst.com Healthcare varies substantially by state based on dozens of factors. The same is valid for cities. Some of this is due to the availability of medical facilities. Some have…

IRS tax deadline extensions are available in these states

newsweek.com Some residents of 10 U.S. states are eligible to extend their tax filing deadline beyond the fast-approaching deadline this month. All federal taxes are due on April 15,…

‘Fallout 76’ Is Now Free For New Prime Members Following TV Adaptation

variety.com With the release of the “Fallout” TV series on Prime Video, Amazon has partnered with Bethesda Softworks and Microsoft to give away copies of the “Fallout 76″ video game…

More women getting tubes tied after Roe v. Wade overturned

newsweek.com Losing the constitutional right to an abortion after Roe v. Wade was overturned has led to many more women resorting to getting their tubes tied. An increasing trend in…

Residents of this state pay $987,117 in lifetime taxes. Guess which one?

finance.yahoo.com With Tax Day approaching, here’s a sobering thought: The average American pays $524,625 in taxes in their lifetime, according to a new study. The report also ranks states on…

Ohio valley braces for potential tornadoes after severe weather hits south

pbs.org Powerful storms rumbled over parts of the U.S. Southeast early Thursday, prompting a few tornado warnings, causing flash flooding, and delaying the start of one of the…

Map shows US states with highest, lowest homeownership

newsweek.com In the rolling mountains, hills and valleys of Appalachia, you'll find the state with the highest percentage of homes occupied by their owners: West Virginia. The Mountain…

America’s Modern Ghost Towns

247wallst.com Homes sitting vacant, not being taken care, are often unsightly and can add to urban blight. There are different reasons why homes are unoccupied, including rental units…

Biden claims inflation was 'skyrocketing' when he took office, despite data showing opposite

foxbusiness.com President Biden asserted on Wednesday that inflation was surging when he took office in January 2021, despite federal data showing the opposite. Biden's comments came…

Crusading environmental lawyer praises EPA limits on "forever chemicals"

newsweek.com The lawyer who helped contaminated communities win the first lawsuits over pollution from "forever chemicals" said the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's new rule on…

Rite Aid outlines 53 more store closures across 9 states in recent court filings

thehill.com So far this month, Rite Aid has announced it will close 53 more store locations, adding to the roughly 200 it has closed since filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection…

The biggest fights of the 2024 election are all converging in Arizona

nbcnews.com Tuesday’s Arizona Supreme Court ruling upholding a 160-year-old, near-total ban on abortion sent a shock through the state — and cemented its place at the center of politics…