Transportation Dept. Cancels $679 Million for Offshore Wind Projects
The Trump administration’s campaign against wind power continued as it targeted funding for marine terminals and ports to support development of the industry.
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Volcanic eruptions may have helped spark the French Revolution
An illustration of an uprising that preceded the French Revolution Stefano Bianchetti/Corbis via Getty Images Severe volcanic eruptions and changes in the activity of the sun may have set the scene for some of the world’s most famous rebellions, including the French Revolution. It has long been known that tough environmental conditions such as drought,…
Bitcoin’s drop wasn’t random, but the cause may surprise you
Bitcoin’s slide below $110,000 this week wasn’t just another blip—it was sparked by a single move that shook the market. Bitcoin has doubled its value and soared to mind-boggling highs in the last year, but the king of cryptocurrency stumbled a bit in late August.
Wisconsin quarterback Billy Edwards injury update ESPN’s Pete Thamel
Sources: Wisconsin QB Billy Edwards had a clean MRI today and his status is week-to-week, which eliminated the worst fears after leaving the opener with a non-contact injury. He sprained his knee against Miami University and a precise timetable for return isn’t known. pic.twitter.com/nRG5hZrhZs — Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) August 29, 2025 ESPN senior writer Pete…
bitchy | “Kim Kardashian wore quite an ensemble in Venice this week” links
Programming Note: We’re enjoying the three-day Labor Day weekend, so we won’t be back until Tuesday unless a big story breaks. Enjoy the holiday and stay safe! This is what Kim Kardashian wore to the DVF Awards in Venice. Yikes. She also criticized Donald Trump & all of the ICE raids while she was in…
Trump Asserts Expansive Power to Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook
Lawyers for the administration told a court it should be “highly deferential” to the president when it comes to firing a Federal Reserve governor “for cause.”
At Least 70 Drown Off Mauritania After Boat Capsizes
Around 150 people boarded a boat in Gambia that was thought to have been headed for Europe. The boat capsized after traveling about 380 miles.
Uber and Lyft drivers in California win a path to unionization
California lawmakers struck a deal with Uber and Lyft that will allow app-based drivers to form unions. The agreement is a win for gig workers who have long been classified as independent contractors, and thus, ineligible for certain protections that employees receive, like the right to collective bargaining. Gov. Gavin Newsom, alongside Senate President Pro…
Cowboys won’t learn from the Micah Parsons debacle because Jerry Jones doesn’t want to learn from it
The Dallas Cowboys do things differently than every other team in the NFL. They also think that they do things the right way and that everyone else is wrong. They tell people this with both their words and their actions at just about every opportunity. They are extremely arrogant about it — and they are…
Sabrina Carpenter releases new album ‘Man’s Best Friend’ and video for ‘Tears’
Global sensation Sabrina Carpenter has released her brand new album, Man’s Best Friend. To coincide with this, she has also unveiled the official music video for album track ‘Tears’. Written by Sabrina and her frequent collaborators Amy Allen, Jack Antonoff & John Ryan, and also co-produced by Sabrina, Jack and John, Man’s Best Friend is a 12-track album…