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Minnesota Seeks Comment on Rules Implementing Reporting Requirement for Products Containing Intentionally Added PFAS and Associated Fees
Following up on the rulemaking process presaged by Minnesota’s comprehensive statute (Amara’s Law) requiring phase outs of PFAS intentionally added to products, which we’ve previously discussed here and here, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued a new request for comments that consolidates two separate earlier requests for comments on proposed reporting requirements and…
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The Hidden Dangers of Florida’s Scenic Routes: When a Beautiful Drive Turns into a Liability Nightmare
Florida’s scenic routes, lined with lush foliage, sparkling waters, and charming coastal vistas, attract drivers from around the country. From the Overseas Highway to the historic Tamiami Trail, these picturesque roads offer a visual escape from the ordinary hum-drum drive. However, behind the beauty lies the hidden danger. Many of these routes, while visually stunning,…
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Alta Resources Corporation Provides Notice of Data Breach Affecting Over 37k People
On December 20, 2024, Alta Resources Corporation (“Alta Resources”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that there was unauthorized access to portions of its computer network. In this notice, Alta Resources explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information,…
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‘I Was Destroyed by It’: 4 Men on Abuse at Ireland’s Catholic Schools
After decades of silence, dozens of older men are talking about the sexual abuse they suffered at schools run by religious orders. We spoke to four of them.
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Organized Looting Throws Gaza Deeper Into Chaos
Gangs are filling a power vacuum left by Israel in some parts of southern Gaza, hijacking desperately needed aid for Palestinian residents.
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Top Arab Diplomats, in Syria Visits, Aim to Build Ties With New Leadership
Ministers from Jordan and Qatar were among the first high-ranking Arab diplomats to meet with the leader of the rebel coalition that toppled the Syrian regime.
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Christmas Market Attack in Germany Stirs Political Sniping
After an assailant driving an S.U.V. killed five people, calls for solidarity have quickly given way to criticism by rival lawmakers, ahead of snap elections set for February.
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Mozambique Court Upholds Result in Disputed Presidential Election
The decision paves the way for the governing party’s candidate to take office next month, but the country is on edge because earlier protests after the election left more than 100 people dead.
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Process the Environment: Rachel Morrison on “The Fire Inside”
At first blush, Rachel Morrison landed the perfect project for her directorial debut. The cinematographer known for her work with Ryan Coogler (“Fruitvale Station” and “Black Panther”) and Dee Rees—she became the first woman nominated for Best Cinematography for her work on Rees’ “Mudbound”—landed a script written by “Moonlight” director Barry Jenkins about the real-life…
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How Hallucinatory A.I. Helps Science Dream Up Big Breakthroughs
Hallucinations, a bane of popular A.I. programs, turn out to be a boon for venturesome scientists eager to push back the frontiers of human knowledge.
