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31+ min ago (559+ words) The Biden administration had introduced the requirement for oil and gas firms to begin reducing their emissions this year, but the EPA said companies will now have until January 2027 to comply with the rule. The administration is also considering repealing the requirement entirely. Lauren Pagel, policy director for Earthworks, called the delay "indefensible and illegal." "The Trump administration has once again chosen polluters over people, sacrificing the health of communities and climate to serve the fossil fuel industry," said Pagel. "Every day national methane rules are delayed means more methane in the air, more toxic pollution in our lungs, and more irreversible climate damage." The EPA claimed it was providing companies with a "more realistic timeline" for complying with the requirement, and said the action would "save an estimated $750 million over 11 years in compliance costs." While saving money for fossil…...

1+ hour, 5+ min ago (202+ words) Donald Trump has claimed he will "permanently pause" all immigration from "third world countries" in a furious post to Truth Social. His post reads, "Even as we have progressed technologically, Immigration Policy has eroded those gains and living conditions for many." "These goals will be pursued with the aim of achieving a major reduction in illegal and disruptive populations, including those admitted through an unauthorized and illegal Autopen approval process." "Only REVERSE MIGRATION can fully cure this situation. Other than that, HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL, except those that hate, steal, murder, and destroy everything that America stands for " You won't be here for long!" Trump's post calling for a "reverse migration" policy comes amid three separate tirades on Truth Social, all focusing on immigration. He had also posted a picture from inside of a plane which he claimed was part…...

1+ hour, 7+ min ago (831+ words) The Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays are typically known for philanthropic acts. However, one New York Times contributor is arguing that President Donald Trump has instead made "reverse philanthropy" one of the defining traits of his administration.In a Thursday op-ed for the Times, writer Molly Jong-Fast defined "reverse philanthropy" as an act in which Trump expects the wealthiest to "give to him " or else." She then named multiple examples of Trump soliciting donations for both his second inauguration and now his $300 million ballroom, which will be replacing what used to be the East Wing of the White House."Instead of the richest helping the neediest, they pay tribute to the greediest. Remember the dozens of people and corporations who gave over a million dollars each to his inauguration? Mr. Trump then went to five crypto firms and eight tech companies,…...

1+ hour, 10+ min ago (571+ words) Human rights lawyer insists there's "strong evidence' why detained Filipino leader should stay in jail. By Ted Regencia and News Agencies International Criminal Court (ICC) appeals judges are set to rule on a request to release from detention former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who has ongoing proceedings against him on charges of crimes against humanity. The judges are scheduled to issue their ruling on Friday, paving the way for a possible provisional freedom of the ageing politician " a move strongly opposed by human rights groups and families of victims of his brutal drug war. Duterte's legal team'is appealing an October decision to keep him in custody after judges found that he was likely to refuse to return for trial and could use his freedom to intimidate witnesses. Prosecutors at the ICC'say Duterte was involved in dozens of killings as part of…...

1+ hour, 15+ min ago (55+ words) At least 12 Syrians killed in Israeli attacks after two unarmed Palestinians murdered in occupied West Bank's Jenin. At least 12 Syrians killed in Israeli attacks after two unarmed Palestinians murdered in occupied West Bank's Jenin. Occupied West Bank raids: Two Palestinians killed in Jenin by Israeli military By Stephen Quillen and Fiona Kelliher...

1+ hour, 20+ min ago (391+ words) Donald Trump has taken a swipe at "incompetent" Governor of Minnesota Tim Walz and "stupid" world leaders in a furious tirade on Truth Social. The president began his statement relatively normally, wishing those reading a happy Thanksgiving. But the message soon turned sour as he hit out at those who Trump believes had "divided" and "laughed at" the country. On his list was Democrat Tim Walz, the State of Minnesota, and unnamed "world leaders" whose immigration policy Trump denounced. Trump's full post reads, "A very Happy Thanksgiving salutation to all of our Great American Citizens and Patriots who have been so nice in allowing our Country to be divided, disrupted, carved up, murdered, beaten, mugged, and laughed at, along with certain other foolish countries throughout the World, for being 'Politically Correct,' and just plain STUPID, when it comes to Immigration....

1+ hour, 27+ min ago (699+ words) When one partner forms an intimate bond with AI it can all end in tears Lawyers in the US have seen a rise in divorce filings where one partner's attachment to an AI chatbot played a significant role in the marital breakdown. With people forming increasingly intimate bonds with chatbots such as ChatGPT, the technology is having a mixed effect on marriages. As ChatGPT "worms its way into more people's personal lives, couples are "having to navigate what it means to juggle relationships with both a human and AI, said The Cut. They wonder if one is "obligated to tell your spouse that you're sexting with ChatGPT and whether, "if you don't, you are "cheating or simply pioneering some yet-to-be-defined category of love. Where the partners have a "mismatched perspective this can "inject conflict and secrecy into a relationship. The…...

1+ hour, 28+ min ago (274+ words) A few dollars here and there might seem insignificant, but it all adds up Life already throws enough costs your way. The last thing you want is to pay extra money for the place you are keeping your money safe, whether you use that bank account to cover daily transactions or to build up your savings. Not only are fees an inconvenience, they can also take a big bite out of your available funds. A 2024 banking survey by Ernst & Young "found that bank fees have reached nearly $82 billion a year, or about $311 for every adult in the U.S.," said CNBC Select. But if you are strategic, you stand a solid chance of steering clear of the most common costs that hit account holders. In depth From ancient bacteria, to modern cures, to future research The Explainer A little upkeep now can…...

1+ hour, 29+ min ago (194+ words) President Donald Trump was asked at a press conference on Thursday whether he intends to go to the funeral of the murdered National Guardswoman, Sarah Beckstrom " and Trump detoured from the question into bragging about how popular he is in Beckstrom's home state of West Virginia. "It's in the early stages, obviously, but do you plan to attend Sarah's funeral?" asked a reporter. "I haven't thought about it yet, but it's certainly something I could conceive of," said Trump. "I love West Virginia. You know, I won West Virginia by one of the biggest margins of any president anywhere. And it's, you know, these are great people. I love the people of West Virginia. I love the people of our country." "But I haven't given it any thought, but it sounds like something I could do, yeah," Trump added. Beckstrom…...

1+ hour, 30+ min ago (578+ words) US President Donald Trump's attempt to negotiate a settlement of the US-NATO war with Russia by striking a deal with Moscow has met with fierce resistance in Europe and is destroying the transatlantic alliance with the US. The days when the US was considered a "partner" are irrevocably over. There is agreement on this in the most important European capitals. But the pursuit of "strategic autonomy'the building of armed forces that are equal to the formidable American military machine and capable of continuing the war against Russiais incompatible with the social conditions that have long dampened class antagonisms in Europe. It puts fierce class struggles on the order of the day. "Strategic autonomy" requires the transfer of gigantic sums from social to military budgets, the destruction of hundreds of thousands of jobs in the international trade war and the reintroduction…...