Stories from United States

The Environmental Protection Agency is narrowing the scope of the Clean Water Act and reversing Biden-era air pollution limits. These regulatory rollbacks target polluting industries, moving in a direction favored by the MAHA movement. This shift represents a significant change in federal oversight of environmental toxins.

WLS-AM 890 Chicago discussed tax benefits related to investments, particularly for individuals who have experienced a liquidity event such as selling a business or property. The segment stressed the importance of consulting with a CPA to understand and offset potential tax liabilities.

The US Department of Justice filed a legal brief supporting Bayer, the manufacturer of the herbicide glyphosate. This move highlights growing tensions between the MAHA movement and other conservative priorities regarding pesticide elimination in the US food system. The development follows years of advocacy by activists seeking to remove glyphosate from the agricultural supply chain.

A diversified investment fund is acquiring assets that include land and production capabilities, aiming for long-term income generation. The strategy involves packaging these deals for sale to funds seeking stable returns over 20 to 30 years. This approach is described as systematic rather than speculative.

A recent cold snap in the Poolsville area has caused catastrophic damage to local vineyards and orchards. At Windridge Vineyard, owner Robert Butts reported that grapes were left dead on the vine due to the freezing temperatures. The weather event has wiped out entire crops, impacting local agricultural production. Temperatures dropped below 30 degrees Fahrenheit for more than four hours during the event last Monday and Tuesday. The weather event follows a period of extreme temperature fluctuations in the region. A sudden hailstorm and heavy rain destroyed vegetable crops at a farm owned by Huang Fenghua in South Africa.

A prosecutor is facing legal charges involving conspiracy to commit wire fraud and theft.

Latvia and Jordan have officially joined the Artemis Accords, a U.S.-led international agreement for responsible space exploration. This brings the total number of signatory nations to 63.

A tornado has struck parts of Oklahoma, resulting in damage to at least 40 residential structures.

Intel shares rose over 30% in pre-market trading following an earnings report that significantly exceeded expectations.

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. has issued a Class II drug recall for Clonidine Transdermal System, USP (0.2 mg/day). The recall is currently listed as ongoing.