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California’s national forests are facing significant changes as the Trump administration’s recent order expands timber production across the United States. On April 5, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins issued an emergency declaration mandating the U.S. Forest Service to open approximately 112.5 million acres of national forestland to logging. While a grainy map was provided…
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Zach Johnson was feeling nostalgic after his third round at the Masters on Saturday. Probably felt a bit like the old days while he was playing it. The 49-year-old Johnson made six birdies during an eight-hole stretch making the turn, and despite a late bogey still managed to shoot 6-under 66. It…
WASHINGTON (AP) — As criticism of President Donald Trump’s tariffs intensifies among Democrats, party leaders are emphasizing that their position is not inherently anti-tariff. Instead, they argue that it is the chaos that Trump has unleashed that concerns them most. “Tariffs are an important tool in our economic toolbox,” said Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass. “Trump…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The police departments of at least three public universities in Florida are seeking agreements with the federal government to carry out immigration enforcement on campus. It’s a significant shift in policy for schools that had previously been considered “sensitive locations” to be insulated from such law enforcement activities, under a federal…
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump took to the White House podium to boost one of his favorite energy sources. “We’re ending Joe Biden’s war on beautiful clean coal once and for all,” he said, as uniformed coal miners lined up behind him. “I tell my people never use the word ‘coal’ unless you put ‘beautiful…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A firing squad executed a South Carolina man on Friday, marking the second use of this rare execution method by the state in just five weeks. Mikal Mahdi, 42, did not give a final statement and did not acknowledge the witnesses present behind bulletproof glass once the curtain opened. Witnesses reported…
April 12 (UPI) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth this week signed a memorandum cutting $5.1 billion in consulting contracts at the Pentagon, calling them “wasteful.” The memo’s subject line Thursday was “Continuing Elimination of Wasteful Spending of the DoD.” The memo, signed on Thursday, canceled Defense Health Agency contracts for consulting services from Accenture, Deloitte…
The fast-worsening trade war between the United States and China – the planet’s premier geopolitical powers, whose economies are intricately entwined – threatens to wreak severe damage on both nations and will send shockwaves worldwide. Since President Donald Trump launched this potential cataclysm, it’s fair to ask whether he’s got a strategy and how he…
Algeria finds itself at a diplomatic crossroads following the firm backing of the United States for Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara. In contrast to its severe response to European countries such as Spain and France, which also supported Morocco’s autonomy proposal, Algiers has opted for a reserved approach towards Washington, showing a clear difference in…
In a decisive move to bolster national security, the Trump administration has issued National Security Presidential Memorandum/NSPM-4, directing federal military resources to secure the southern border of the United States. This memorandum falls under the authority of the President as the Chief Executive and Commander in Chief, emphasizing the need for enhanced measures to protect…
With the 2025 NFL Draft looming in less than two weeks, prospects are preparing to embark on their professional journeys in the league as they anticipate hearing their names called. As they step into a world that could lead to stardom, analysts and former executives alike are making predictions about their future impact in the…
At 1 PM ET today, Bungie is set to launch a lengthy reveal stream for its upcoming hero/extraction shooter, Marathon. This will mark the first official look at gameplay for the highly anticipated title. Until now, fans have only seen a teaser trailer released over a year ago, alongside some concept art and alternate reality…