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The Weather Service Had a Plan to Reinvent Itself. Did DOGE Stop It?

The Weather Service Had a Plan to Reinvent Itself. Did DOGE Stop It?

May 15, 2025

The U.S. forecasting agency was working on streamlining itself for the modern era. Days away from hurricane season, it’s now struggling to keep offices open.

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An Effort to Kill Off Lawsuits Against Oil Giants Is Gaining Steam

An Effort to Kill Off Lawsuits Against Oil Giants Is Gaining Steam

May 14, 2025

The Trump administration has declared litigation to hold oil companies responsible for climate change a threat to the American economy and has taken aggressive steps to fight it.

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Trump Administration to Weaken Some Limits on PFAS in Drinking Water

Trump Administration to Weaken Some Limits on PFAS in Drinking Water

May 14, 2025

The E.P.A. said it would maintain limits on the two most common PFAS chemicals found in tap water but roll back rules for four others.

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Making Dishwashers Great Again?

Making Dishwashers Great Again?

May 13, 2025

The Trump administration has moved to roll back efficiency and water standards for appliances, fueled by the president’s fixation on low-flow showers and toilets.

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3M to Pay New Jersey Up to $450 Million for Drinking-Water Contamination

3M to Pay New Jersey Up to $450 Million for Drinking-Water Contamination

May 13, 2025

The state claimed ‘forever chemicals,’ also known as PFAS, contaminated groundwater from an industrial park where they were used for decades.

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Tesla Board Chair Robyn Denholm Made $198 Million Selling Stock as Profit Fell

Tesla Board Chair Robyn Denholm Made $198 Million Selling Stock as Profit Fell

May 13, 2025

Robyn Denholm sold Tesla stock in recent months while Elon Musk, the chief executive she oversees, worked for President Trump and alienated many car buyers.

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Is Slate Auto’s Electric Truck the Answer to Expensive Cars?

Is Slate Auto’s Electric Truck the Answer to Expensive Cars?

May 13, 2025

Slate Auto, a start-up backed by Jeff Bezos, plans to sell a small, spartan electric truck that comes with no paint, stereo or touch-screens.

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