Frustrated with your ‘eco-friendly’ car shutting down at every stoplight? So is the head of Trump’s EPA.
Start/Stop Technology is a feature that can cause your car’s engine to shut off at red lights, ostensibly to reduce fuel consumption. While car manufacturers are encouraged to implement it, many drivers find it annoying. Former President Trump’s EPA leader is now taking steps to change this policy. In tests, one study indicated that the […]
Energy company considers shutting down wind farm off Long Island due to Trump review leading to $50M weekly losses
The energy firm behind a wind farm partially built off Long Island’s coast has issued a warning that the project could be abandoned “within days” if the Trump administration maintains its current stance. Equinor, a company based in Norway, claims it has been losing about $50 million each week since the construction was halted by […]
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum tours NYC sports facility that was in danger of shutting down until youth sports parents stepped in.
On Thursday, Interior Secretary Doug Burgham visited the Brooklyn Sports Complex to celebrate the reopening of its ice rink, which was facing potential closure until intervention from parents involved in youth hockey. Cabinet members even took a turn on the Zamboni at the Aviator Sports & Events Center in Midwood, a place buzzing with energy. […]
Joann craft stores are offering significant discounts before shutting down.
The craft retailer Joann is offering significant discounts before shutting down its stores by the end of the month. The company’s website is listing sales ranging from 50% to 80% off for in-store purchases marked as “closure of business,” with some exclusions and varying discounts depending on the location. For instance, Joann’s website notes that […]
Judge prevents Trump from shutting down agencies
Federal judges have prevented President Donald Trump from shutting down three federal agencies that provide essential services, like support for minority businesses and mediation. Approximately 20 states, led by Democrats, filed a lawsuit to stop the closure of institutions such as the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), […]
Six Flags America in Maryland is shutting down — here’s the last day for rides.
Six Flags America, home to the oldest roller coaster in the Six Flags portfolio, is set to close later this year. The company, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, has decided that it doesn’t align with its long-term growth objectives anymore. The park and its water park counterpart, Hurricane Harbor, located in Bowie, Maryland, will officially close […]
Six Flags America shutting down Maryland amusement park in portfolio revamp
The Six Flags have closed one of the East Coast parks at the end of this season, significantly restructuring the company's “park portfolio.” Maryland's Six Flags America and its water park, Hurricane Harbor, will eventually close their doors in 2025, the amusement park giant announced Thursday. “As part of a comprehensive review of our park […]
Lizzo reveals how she lost 16% of her body fat after shutting down Ozempic accusations
She feels Good like hell. Rizzo revealed how to do that She lost a whopping 16% of her body fat During a live stream of Tiktok on Tuesday – months after she publicly denied accusations of using Ozempic. The “Truth Hurts” diva, who has promoted physical positivity throughout her career, told fans she cut out […]
Social Security administrator backs out of ‘shutting down’ agency
The head of the Social Security Agency (SSA) said on Friday that it would not “close the agency” after a federal judge supported a temporary restraining order issued against Elon Musk's government's cost-cutting panel. SSA Chief Leland Dudek, president's appointee responsible for implementing Musk's cuts from government efficiency (DOGE), said on Friday the court made […]
Voice of America employees accuse Trump administration of unlawfully shutting down news organization
The lawsuit filed late Friday denies the Trump administration Shut down illegally The US Voice is asking federal courts to restore the outlet that has been providing news about the US to countries around the world for decades. The case, filed in US District Court in New York, comes from President Trump's representatives, by President […]