Speeding costs US drivers $22M, saves less than a minute, study finds
Researchers show that the costs of going over the posted speed limits do not appear to outweigh the time saved by speeding.
Researchers show that the costs of going over the posted speed limits do not appear to outweigh the time saved by speeding.
Wildfire smoke chokes skies in Midwest and Northeast
Smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota is blanketing multiple northern states with smoke and ash, leaving millions of people exposed to dangerous levels of air pollution.
Smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota is blanketing multiple northern states with smoke and ash, leaving millions of people exposed to dangerous levels of air pollution.
Thousands of giant lion's mane jellyfish sightings trigger public safety alerts for New England beachgoers
Officials across New England are warning residents about the sea animals that can pose a serious threat to beachgoers.
Officials across New England are warning residents about the sea animals that can pose a serious threat to beachgoers.
Trump signs orders on Utah monuments, takes questions
We are learning more this Monday as President Donald Trump signs executive orders that work to shrink the size of two national monuments in Utah. According to Deseret News, the move targets a combined 5,094 square miles of land. President Trump’s action will reportedly reduce the size of the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments. U.S. Senators from Utah, Republicans Mike Lee and John Curtis, joined Trump inside the Oval Office for the announcement.
We are learning more this Monday as President Donald Trump signs executive orders that work to shrink the size of two national monuments in Utah. According to Deseret News, the move targets a combined 5,094 square miles of land. President Trump’s action will reportedly reduce the size of the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments. U.S. Senators from Utah, Republicans Mike Lee and John Curtis, joined Trump inside the Oval Office for the announcement.
Keystone Pipeline hit with proposed massive multi-million dollar fine
A proposed legal settlement with the U.S. government would require the Keystone Pipeline system’s operator to pay a $26.9 million civil penalty over a major oil spill in Kansas in December 2022.
A proposed legal settlement with the U.S. government would require the Keystone Pipeline system’s operator to pay a $26.9 million civil penalty over a major oil spill in Kansas in December 2022.
Energy markets remain volatile amid US-Iran strikes
LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Axios energy reporter Ben Geman as the United States launches new strikes aimed at Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. This comes as a Cyprus-flagged container ship struck by Iran suffered "significant engineroom damage" and a civilian crew member is missing according to U.S. Central Command. Senior U.S. officials had previously said in Washington that negotiations to further cement last month's deal to end the war will be unable to progress without the strait being secure.
LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Axios energy reporter Ben Geman as the United States launches new strikes aimed at Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. This comes as a Cyprus-flagged container ship struck by Iran suffered "significant engineroom damage" and a civilian crew member is missing according to U.S. Central Command. Senior U.S. officials had previously said in Washington that negotiations to further cement last month's deal to end the war will be unable to progress without the strait being secure.
Trump administration to allow drilling, mining on critical wildlife habitats
The Trump administration is rolling back more protections under the Endangered Species Act with a new policy that will allow drilling, mining and logging on critical wildlife habitats.
The Trump administration is rolling back more protections under the Endangered Species Act with a new policy that will allow drilling, mining and logging on critical wildlife habitats.
3 firefighters die fighting Snyder Fire near Colorado-Utah border
The fast-moving flames of a wildfire burning near the Colorado-Utah border claimed the lives of three firefighters and injured two others who had huddled inside emergency shelters to escape the blaze.
The fast-moving flames of a wildfire burning near the Colorado-Utah border claimed the lives of three firefighters and injured two others who had huddled inside emergency shelters to escape the blaze.
17 states take California to court over plastic packaging rules
A coalition of states is suing California to block a sweeping recycling law, claiming its strict plastic waste regulations would force businesses nationwide to overhaul their products and operations.
A coalition of states is suing California to block a sweeping recycling law, claiming its strict plastic waste regulations would force businesses nationwide to overhaul their products and operations.
Boyle Heights warehouse fire: Crews work for 5th day in responding to 85M pound biohazard threat
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has issued a local emergency declaration as firefighters battle a persistent cold storage warehouse fire in Boyle Heights that threatens a major food-spoiling biohazard crisis.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has issued a local emergency declaration as firefighters battle a persistent cold storage warehouse fire in Boyle Heights that threatens a major food-spoiling biohazard crisis.
Solar energy passes coal power on list of largest U.S. electricity sources for first time
The United States hit a clean energy milestone last month as the amount of electricity generated through solar power topped what was made by coal for the first time ever.
The United States hit a clean energy milestone last month as the amount of electricity generated through solar power topped what was made by coal for the first time ever.
Fowl play: Hundreds of live eggs smuggled as winter coats seized
Hundreds of live eggs that were claimed to be winter jackets were intercepted and seized by border patrol agents this week.
Hundreds of live eggs that were claimed to be winter jackets were intercepted and seized by border patrol agents this week.
Ocean Observatories Initiative dismantled by Trump administration: What to know
The Ocean Observatories Initiative, a network of over 900 sensors that track everything from climate change to extreme weather, is being dismantled by the Trump administration.
The Ocean Observatories Initiative, a network of over 900 sensors that track everything from climate change to extreme weather, is being dismantled by the Trump administration.
National Park Service ranger dies while on patrol at Mount McKinley
A National Park Service ranger died Thursday after she fell into a crevasse while patrolling on Mount McKinley.
A National Park Service ranger died Thursday after she fell into a crevasse while patrolling on Mount McKinley.
Trump announces $700M coal initiative using Defense Production Act
President Donald Trump invoked the Defense Production Act on Thursday to order federal support for coal-based plants and projects.
President Donald Trump invoked the Defense Production Act on Thursday to order federal support for coal-based plants and projects.
Gallery: Latest fountain of lava breaks record at Hawaiian volcano
When lava shot into the air at Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano, the fountaining set a new record for the volcano which has been erupting for more than a year.
When lava shot into the air at Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano, the fountaining set a new record for the volcano which has been erupting for more than a year.
Erin Brockovich pushing for data center transparency as AI booms
Erin Brockovich says she’s received thousands of reports on AI data centers, and the most common concern is transparency. “If data centers are so great, why are they being built in secret?” she asks.
Erin Brockovich says she’s received thousands of reports on AI data centers, and the most common concern is transparency. “If data centers are so great, why are they being built in secret?” she asks.
Google aims to release 64 million “good" mosquitoes in California and Florida
Google’s Debug program promises its "good bugs" are designed to eliminate the disease-ridden "bad bugs."
Google’s Debug program promises its "good bugs" are designed to eliminate the disease-ridden "bad bugs."
Canada’s oil-rich province of Alberta to vote on separating from country
A vote will be held this fall on whether Alberta should stay in Canada or take legal steps under the Constitution to hold a binding referendum on leaving.
A vote will be held this fall on whether Alberta should stay in Canada or take legal steps under the Constitution to hold a binding referendum on leaving.
Whale at center of rescue effort controversy found dead off Denmark coast
The humpback whale that rescuers tried to save two weeks ago after it became stranded in the Baltic Sea was found dead off a Danish island, authorities confirmed over the weekend.
The humpback whale that rescuers tried to save two weeks ago after it became stranded in the Baltic Sea was found dead off a Danish island, authorities confirmed over the weekend.