Louisiana chemical plant says EPA deadline must be extended or it will be forced to shut down
Denka Performance Elastomers, a Louisiana-based manufacturer of the synthetic rubber neoprene, has warned it will shut down operations if the Biden administration doesn’t give it more time to cut emissions. Federal officials have accused the plant of increasing cancer risks in nearby, predominantly black communities. This follows new emissions limits imposed by the Environmental Protection […]
Project to save children from the mafia extended to Sicily and Naples | Mafia
A project to separate children from mob families and rescue them from Italy’s largest mafia will be extended to organized crime groups in Sicily and Naples, the Ministry of Justice has announced. The plan aims to prevent at-risk children from following their parents into a life of crime and break the cycle in which power […]
Julius Randle’s extended absence a Knicks concern before playoffs
Another game, another DNP for Julius Randle. And as the pre-playoff hourglass nears empty, questions about Randle’s rust become more real. “I’m always worried,” Tom Thibodeau said. “About everything.” Julius Randle has yet to return to action for the Knicks since dislocating his right shoulder. Noah K. Murray writes for the New York Post To […]
What is ranked choice voting, the election method that has extended to several different cities and states?
Thousands of Americans planning to go to the polls this year will use a voting method that has been popular in recent U.S. history, but some critics have questioned its effectiveness and fairness. continues to face backlash. Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) comes in multiple forms and is used in various states across the United States. […]
Disney tops earnings forecast, shares soar in extended trading
Skip Shah, president of the Disney Day Drinkers Club, shares the latest information about creative mascots on The Bottom Line. Walt Disney Co. announced an investment in Fortnite maker Epic Games on Wednesday, handily beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, boosted by the theme park’s record performance and continued cost-cutting efforts. Even before the company’s investor […]
Rick Pitino’s extended commute has St. John’s on road back to NCAA Tournament
Joan Pitino has been there since high school, when she was retrieving free throws under the baskets in the St. Dominic High School gymnasium, with a vague promise to go to the beach with her then-boyfriend. I was there. He decided it was over. Over the years, the two of them have always talked about […]
WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich Russia detention extended to March
A Moscow court on Friday extended the pretrial detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who was arrested on spying charges, until the end of March, meaning he will spend at least a year in prison in Russia. . U.S. Consul General Stuart Wilson attended the hearing in Lefortovo District Court, which was held […]
Taiwan Begins Extended One-Year Conscription in Response to Rising China Threat
Taiwan on Thursday began training its first group of recruits under the policy's one-year extended military service obligation. was suggested President Tsai Ing-wen will step down from office in 2022 in response to China's growing belligerence. Taiwan previously required only four months of military service, but starting in January 2024, men born after 2005 will […]
Mikal Bridges looks lost in middle of his extended Nets funk
Sample sizes aren't that small anymore. A few bad games have lingered for Mikal Bridges, and so far he hasn't been able to snap out of it without making shots. Even in Friday's elation and funk-filled win over the Thunder, the talented wing the Nets hope to build upon often looked lost. Despite four turnovers, […]