For nearly a century, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has wielded largely un-checked power over investment mechanics and capital formation. But federal courts are quietly poised to … [read more]
The SEC Is at the Mercy of the Courts at a Perilous Moment
Case brought to Supreme Court by herring fishermen may gut federal rulemaking power
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday in a case that could imperil the ability of federal agencies to make rules.
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The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case Wednesday tha… [read more]
2 missing SEALs on mission that seized Iranian missile parts headed for Houthis: US
The two U.S. Navy SEALs missing in the Gulf of Aden off Somalia were on a mission to board a dhow that led to the seizure of Iranian-made ballistic and cruise missile components headed to Houthi mili… [read more]
A concierge at the world’s most luxurious hotel details guests’ wildest wishes from a hot air balloon proposal to a 2 a.m. shopping spree
The Burj Al Arab Jumeirahhotel in Dubai is “the most luxurious hotel in the world,” Business Insider previously reported.
It’s also perhaps the most well-known building in Dubai. From postcards to I… [read more]
The 16 best polarized sunglasses you can buy online approved by optometrists
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You’ve probably heard the term “polarized” in regard to sunglasses, but what does that really mean, and is it an … [read more]
Why Iceland’s Volcano Eruption Was a ‘Black Day’ for the Country
In the wake of Sundays catastrophic eruption in southwestern Icelandic town of Grindavik, a local newspaper has described the natural disaster as a “black day” for the Nordic island.
Morgunbladid, … [read more]
Millions Across U.S. Face Subfreezing Temperatures as Storms Bring More Arctic Snow
Subfreezing temperatures across much of the U.S. left millions of Americans facing potentially dangerous cold Sunday as Arctic storms threatened near-blizzard conditions in the Northeast and several … [read more]
U.S. Climate Envoy John Kerry Is Reportedly Stepping Down From the Biden Administration
WASHINGTON John Kerry, the U.S. special envoy on climate, is stepping down from the Biden Administration in the coming weeks, according to two people familiar with his plans.
Kerry, a longtime senat… [read more]
Volcano Erupts in Iceland Forcing Town Evacuation: Here’s What to Know
A volcano has erupted in southwest Iceland. The Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) reported that the southernmost part of the fissure is about 900m from the town of Grindavík. The lava is now flow… [read more]
Norway’s Deep-Sea Mining Decision Is a Warning
In a memo published in November 2023, Norwegian law firm Wilkborg Rein said that passing the bill with an inadequate environmental assessment could violate not only the countrys own laws on environme… [read more]