EPA rule to phase out gases used in refrigerators, coolants
WASHINGTON — In the first Biden administration rule aimed at combatting climate change, the Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to phase down production and...
US fights new deadline for rare plant protections in Nevada
RENO, Nev. — The Biden administration says a U.S. judge exceeded his authority when he gave federal wildlife officials a May 21 deadline to...
Poland sends its virus recovery plan to EU for approval
<p>WARSAW, Poland — Poland’s government says it has sent European Union officials its spending plan for the 58 billion euros ($70 billion) it expects...
Meredith to sell TV station division to Gray Television
DES MOINES, Iowa — Magazine publisher and multimedia company Meredith Corp. said Monday it will sell its Local Media Group consisting of 17 television...
Corps: Dakota Access oil pipeline to stay open during review
FARGO, N.D. — The Biden administration on Monday reiterated that the Dakota Access oil pipeline should continue to operate while the U.S. Army Corps...
Google signs deal with WNBA to help champion women’s sports
<p>NEW YORK — The WNBA signed a multiyear deal with Google on Monday to be the presenting partner for the league's playoffs, part of...
Virus, technology, unrest make stressful year for teachers
<p>MANOR, Texas — The school bell rings, and about a dozen masked first-graders turn to the monitor and wave hello to their classmates —...
Employers, insurers push to make virtual visits regular care
Make telemedicine your first choice for most doctor visits. That’s the message some U.S. employers and insurers are sending with a new wave of...
Wyoming backs coal with $1.2M threat to sue other states
<p>CHEYENNE, Wyo. — While most states pursue ways to boost renewable energy, Wyoming is doing the opposite with a new program aimed at propping...
South Bend’s new invasive plant ban includes Bradford pear
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Dozens of invasive plant species, including a commonly planted flowering tree, will be banned from being sold or planted in...