The Obama administration’s regulations targeting fracking on public lands suffered a setback Wednesday, when a federal judge issued an injunction against the rules. U.S. District Court of Wyoming Judge Scott Skavdahl ruled Wednesday that, until all lawsuits surrounding the rules are settled, the Interior Department can’t enforce its fracking regulations. … [Read more...]
Emily Blunt Speaks About Michael Bublé Cheating Rumors
Howard Stern couldn't get Emily Blunt to bash her ex Michael Bublé in her recent appearance on his SiriusXM show. But man, did he try. Stern addressed the rumors that Michael Bublé cheated on the actress over the course of their three-year relationship, claiming the pair was "perfect together." Blunt and Buble dated from 2005 until 2008. … [Read more...]
Answers to Questions About the Efforts to Hack Hillary Clinton’s Emails
Russia-linked hackers tried at least five times in August 2011 to trick Hillary Rodham Clinton into infecting her computer systems while she was secretary of state, according to newly released emails from the State Department. Below are a few answers to questions surrounding this incident. … [Read more...]
Russia Aided by Iranian Troops for Syrian Ground Assault
More Iranian troops have arrived in Syria for an upcoming ground operation to accompany Russian airstrikes, defense officials confirm to Fox News. “It has always been understood in this building that the Russians would provide the air force, and the Iranians would provide the ground force in Syria,” one official said. … [Read more...]
EPA Takes Action to Mitigate Pesticide Exposure to Farmworkers
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) took a major step this week to protect the thousands of U.S. agricultural workers who are exposed to pesticides every year, many of whom suffer from chronic health effects years after they stop working in the fields. … [Read more...]
Recreational Marijuana Now Being Sold in Oregon
Pot smokers of the northwestern United States are celebrating now that you can legally purchase cannabis for recreational consumption in the state of Oregon. Measure 91, which legalized recreational marijuana use for adults 21 and older in Oregon, was passed in the November election last year and went into effect on July 1 — but the state of Oregon did not immediately allow for … [Read more...]
Help Raise $1 Million for Youth Advocacy Using Mobile Search in October
Every mobile search you make during the month of October could have a direct impact on youth advocacy and social change. Yahoo and DoSomething.org announced a new month-long mobile search collaboration Thursday, through which Yahoo will donate 10 cents to DoSomething.org's youth-focused initiatives for every search made via do.yahoo.com in your mobile phone's browser — up to $1 … [Read more...]
The East Coast Prepares, Hurricane Joaquin Now Category 3
The Northeast continues to experience heavy rain, and all eyes are turning to Category 3 Hurricane Joaquin as the next big rainmaker for much of the East Coast. It is expected to turn into a Category 4 storm some time on Thursday. … [Read more...]