Critics say Trump’s opening of public lands to off-road vehicles is ‘reckless and nonsensical’ pred 4 urami in 47 minutami Move is part of broad effort to open public lands to industry and other uses, threatening wildlife and ecosystemsThe Trump administration is executing a controversial plan to allow dirt bikes, ATVs, trucks, snowmobiles and other off-road vehicles to drive through tens of millions of acres of public lands and national parks, which environmental groups warn threatens endangered species and the environment.The plan’s opponents say the impacts will be wide-ranging and that the vehicles will likely destroy sensitive habitats, harm waterways, drive large predators like grizzly bears into contact with humans, and otherwise damage pristine public lands and parks. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Fifa seeks explanation over VAR official's hand gesture pred 4 urami in 48 minutami Fifa is seeking an explanation over a hand gesture made by video assistant referee Shaun Evans before Germany's 7-1 win over Curacao on Sunday.(BBC News)
US and UK central banks expected to keep interest rates on hold amid Iran peace deal pred 5 urami in 3 minutami Federal Reserve to make first decision under Kevin Warsh as Middle East hopes ease inflation pressuresBusiness live – latest updatesCentral banks in the US and UK are expected to leave interest rates on hold this week as the peace deal in the Middle East is expected to ease inflationary pressures.The US Federal Reserve is expected to hold its benchmark interest rate at a range of 3.5% to 3.75% on Thursday, in what will be the first policy decision under new Fed chair – and Donald Trump’s pick – Kevin Warsh. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Backlash against ‘short-termist’ UK plans to weaken EV sales targets pred 5 urami in 6 minutami Charging industry and electric vehicle manufacturers say measure could cost jobs and harm UK automotive sectorThe UK government’s plans to further weaken electric car targets have provoked a furious backlash from the charging industry and the electric car brand Polestar, which would lose out from the changes.The Labour government is expected to dilute rules known as the zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate. Government sources have said it will reduce a target for pure electric cars from 80% of all sales by 2030 to 50%. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Fighter at Donald Trump’s White House UFC event smears Michelle Obama during interview – US politics live pred 5 urami in 12 minutami Josh Hokit gave rambling post-fight interview veering from praising the president to religion and repeating false conspiracy claim about former first ladySign up for the Breaking News US emailRepublican senator Lindsey Graham, a leading Iran hawk, welcomed news of the US-Iran deal but remained deeply skeptical amid the lack of details about the content of the agreement.“I am pleased to hear the memorandum of understanding with Iran to allow the Strait of Hormuz to open has been agreed to,” Graham wrote in a post on X, but added: “I am somewhat concerned that Iran’s view of the agreement seems different than what the American negotiating team is claiming. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Arrests made as court rules Palestine Action ban was lawful pred 5 urami in 15 minutami The ban, which began on July 5 last year, made membership of, or support for, the direct action group a criminal offence punishable by up to 14 years in prison(London News)
