The Trump administration announced Friday that it has rolled back a key protection for the endangered species. Specifically, it said it was repealing the previous definition of “harm” prohibited to endangered animals and plants under the Endangered Species Act. Under the former rules, explicitly prohibited “harm” included altering a species’ habitat to such an extent…
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a Democrat from Massachusetts and ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, speaks to members of the media following a confirmation hearing in Washington, June 25, 2026. Graeme Sloan | Bloomberg | Getty Images Five top Senate Democrats on Friday renewed calls for hearings into President Donald Trump’s…
Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs have reached agreement on a five-year, maximum rookie-scale contract extension worth $252 million, the third-largest rookie extension in NBA history, sources told ESPN. Source link
Democrat Graham Platner has formally withdrawn from the Maine Senate race, allowing party members to choose their new nominee this month. “I write to formally withdraw my candidacy for the United States Senate,” the progressive oyster farmer wrote in a letter posted on social media on Friday, later adding that “my name may… Source link
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to members of the press aboard the new Air Force One on July 8, 2026. Win Mcnamee | Getty Images President Donald Trump ousted the three remaining members of the Election Assistance Commission, with less than four months before midterm elections, the White House confirmed Friday. Democrats blasted Trump’s gutting…
Eric Karabel looks into the crystal ball to tell fantasy baseball managers what might happen in the near future. Source link
The British and Norwegian embassies in Washington shared some light-hearted banter on social media ahead of Saturday’s FIFA World Cup quarter-final match between England and Norway. The post focused on the friendly rivalry between Norwegian star Erling Haaland and English player Harry Kane. Haaland is also a striker… Source link
AstraZeneca‘s failed late-stage trial for Wainua was never expected to have a major financial impact on the company. Most analysts estimate the trial miss wiped just 2-4% from their valuation models. Yet the shares lost roughly twice that in a single session, suggesting the market reaction reflected more than just the loss of one drug,…
America did its homework, aced the quiz, and then failed the final exam. Source link
{Beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment Big Story Trump repeals habitat protections under ESA The Trump administration announced Friday that it has rolled back a key protection for endangered species. © Alex Brandon, The Associated Press Specifically, it said it was repealing the previous definition of “harm” that prohibited endangered animals and plants… Source…
