The Biden administration on Friday took steps to limit both oil and gas drilling and mining in Alaska, angering state officials who said the restrictions will cost jobs and make the U.S. reliant on foreign resources. The measures are aligned with President Joe Biden's efforts to rein in oil and gas activities on public lands and conserve 30% of U.S. lands and waters to combat climate change. The Interior Department finalized a regulation to block oil and gas development on 40% of Alaska's National Petroleum Preserve to protect habitats for polar bears, caribou and other wildlife and the way of life of indigenous communities.
Russia said the plane had crashed as it returned to base, apparently due to a technical malfunction. What do we know about the Tu-22M3? - The designer, Tupolev, describes it as a long-range supersonic missile carrier bomber designed to destroy sea- and ground-based targets with guided missiles and aerial bombs.
An important ally of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif demanded the government lift a two-month-old ban on the social media platform X, saying on Friday that it violates citizens' right to speech and expression. The ban on X has been in place since February, when the party of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan announced a nationwide protest against alleged election rigging ahead of the Feb. 8 vote that allowed Sharif to come to power. “We demand that the ban on X, which is known as Twitter, should immediately be lifted by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to stop any further violation of human rights,” said Farhatullah Babar, a senior leader of the Pakistan People's Party.
The rights of LGBTQ+ students will be protected by federal law and victims of campus sexual assault will gain new safeguards under rules finalized Friday by the Biden administration. The new provisions are part of a revised Title IX regulation issued by the Education Department, fulfilling a campaign pledge by President Joe Biden.
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It may not be groundbreaking, but a flowery frock is my go-to as the weather warms – so embrace this rite of spring in style
The elephant in the room is Nell Mescal’s surname. She released her first single in 2020, having started it long before older brother Paul’s Normal People stardom (and before the siblings posted a cover duet online in lockdown). Nepo baby accusations cut deep for the 20-year-old Irish singer-songwriter: “It’s sometimes difficult to take.” She needn’t worry – her debut EP, showcasing laid-bare lyrics and technical skill, undeniably warrants recognition independently.
Seasonal Six Nations fans are likely to be unfamiliar with the tournament’s array of cups of trophies created over the years to add more competitive spice to fixtures.
German-born pass rusher Julius Welschof spent just one season with the Charlotte 49ers, but that lone campaign could lead to a big opportunity in the NFL.
Thirty-five years ago, Sean Penn was still honing his craft as the rookie cop on despatch in Dennis Hopper’s Colors. Now, behind the wheel of an ambulance, it’s his shift as the grizzled veteran of our duo in the paramedics-on-call drama Black Flies, which rarely explores the lighter side of being a first responder.
The Canary Islands tourism minister has urged British holidaymakers to not cancel their holidays, as locals prepare to hold anti-tourism protests on Saturday across the entire archipelago.
The Duke of Sussex claims he was targeted by journalists and private investigators working for Rupert Murdoch’s publisher
James Middleton couldn't be more besotted with his family and on Wednesday shared an adorable photo. See photo.
Benedict Barton is running the London Marathon for Great Ormond Street Hospital which treated his daughter Sky, now four, with targeted chemotherapy.
MANADO, Indonesia (AP) — More people living near an erupting volcano on Indonesia's Sulawesi Island were evacuated on Friday due to the dangers of spreading ash, falling rocks, hot volcanic clouds and the possibility of a tsunami. An international airport in Manado city, which is located less than 100 kilometers (62 miles) from the erupting Mount Ruang, is still temporarily closed as volcanic ash was spewed into the air. Satellite imagery from the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency s
The Tortured Poets Department was heavily rumoured to be about Joe Alwyn, only to seem heavily influenced by The 1975’s Matt Healy. But don’t worry, he’s in good company — depending on how you look at it
In soaking conditions at the Shanghai International Circuit, Norris finished 1.2 seconds clear of Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton
John Travolta, Samuel L Jackson and Uma Thurman appeared at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles for the screening of the film
Pop star shares message with fans from Instagram as fans celebrate new album release, with many noticing several lyrical references to The 1975’s Matty Healy
Gold futures were little changed early Friday at $2397.10. That suggests traders aren’t turning to the yellow metal as a safe haven amid new tensions in the Middle East. Gold prices are still up 1.5% over the past five days and 11% over the past month.
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