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27 results for"National Environmental Policy Act"

Software & security

Cable lobby groups plan to sue the FCC to try and stop the end of the national ownership cap rule.

Brendan Carr’s FCC voted to end the the rule, which prevents a broadcast station from reaching more that 39 percent of US TV households, in August. The lobby groups say that the order “arbitrarily and capriciously ignores the harms that will surely follow from allowing broadcast station groups to exceed the National Cap,” Ars Technica reports. [Link: Cable lobby to sue Trump FCC over repeal of national TV ownership cap | https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/10/cable-lobby-to-sue-trump-fcc-over-repeal-of-national-tv-ownership-cap/ | Ars Technica]

Baseball

Juan Soto’s record-setting $765 million contract could reshape the New York Mets star’s long-term fortune through salary, investments, taxes and future financial leverage

Juan Soto's landmark $765 million contract with the New York Mets not only sets a record in MLB history but also offers significant implications for his financial strategy, including investments, taxes, and long-term wealth accumulation. Discover how this contract changes the landscape of baseball earnings and Soto's economic leverage.

Gadgets

Garmin claims up to 320 hours of activity tracking with its new solar smartwatch.

The Apple Watch Ultra 4 can run for up to 84 hours between charges, but Garmin’s new $899.99 Enduro 4 can track your activities for up to 320 hours or function as a basic smartwatch for up to 90 days. Instead of squeezing in a massive battery, the Enduro 4’s sapphire-protected touchscreen has an integrated solar panel so extending its battery life requires daily sun exposure. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/garmin1.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/garmin2.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]

World

In 1980, Jimmy Carter signed a law protecting more than 104 million acres of Alaska, locking away 57 million acres as wilderness before large-scale development could reach them

In a landmark move for conservation, President Jimmy Carter signed the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act in 1980, protecting over 104 million acres of federal lands and designating nearly 57 million acres as wilderness. This groundbreaking legislation created national parks, wildlife refuges, and wild rivers, balancing environmental preservation with the needs of local communities.

Software & security

Supreme Court weighs case over Air Force detonating munitions in Guam

The Supreme Court on Wednesday wrestled with a case about whether the Air Force needs to conduct environmental review before its munitions detonations in Guam. An environmental group, Prutehi Guåhan, has sued, saying that the decision to file a permit renewal application with the Guam Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) constitutes an agency action that triggered…

Software & security

What is kratom, herb drawing scrutiny from lawmakers?

Kratom, a plant with opioid-like properties sold over the counter, has drawn growing scrutiny from lawmakers on Capitol Hill as some states seek to ban the product or its synthetic derivatives. Calls for a federal response, including Sen. Chuck Grassley’s (R-Iowa) request that the Trump administration act, come after compounds of kratom were found in…

World

In 2014, Massachusetts built State Route 7A’s rail overpass with stacked soil-and-fabric walls, cutting the $1.1 million project cost by 49%

In 2014, Massachusetts revolutionized bridge construction by using Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil-Integrated Bridge Systems (GRS-IBS) for the State Route 7A project, resulting in a 49% cost reduction. This innovative approach minimized disruption, accommodated a skewed bridge over an active railroad, and showcased effective monitoring methods post-construction.

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

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