A Texas federal judge has cleared the way for ExxonMobil to sue California’s attorney general, Rob Bonta, over remarks about the company’s plastic recycling claims. Judge Michael J. Truncale ruled that Bonta cannot rely on official immunity for certain statements, including a campaign email sent to
The Supreme Court sat on a case that asks whether a county can force a homeowner to sell their house at a low auction price instead of letting them find a buyer on the open market. The core question is whether the government must give the homeowner the full value of their property or only enough
Paramount’s streaming arm wrapped up the year with a total of 79 million subscribers, a milestone that shows steady growth in a crowded market. The company’s chief financial officer announced that revenue from the service reached $2. 2 billion over recent months, up 10 percent compared with the s
Family vacations can feel like juggling act, especially when the crew includes toddlers, teens and parents. A resort that keeps everything under one roof can turn that chaos into a smooth adventure. One North American destination has made this promise by pairing an all‑year indoor water park with
The Reef at King’s Dock is a fresh take on living by the sea. It turns a historic port area into an urban village that feels close to people, not just buildings. The design keeps the old maritime feel while adding modern comforts. The project won a silver award at MIPIM Asia in 2025 for best reside
ONEOK’s share price slipped in Wednesday trading after an analyst lowered the company’s rating from “Outperform” to “Peer Perform. ” The downgrade came after a weak fourth‑quarter report and modest outlook for the full year, prompting concerns about future expansion. The firm’s earnings in Q4 fel
When we look at the brain, we see a big system made of many small parts that talk to each other. Scientists want to know what happens when a single part is poked or stimulated. Do the changes stay local, or do they ripple through the whole network? Most experiments have focused on average r
People look to science or religion for answers, but do these views steer how we act and feel? A study asked 301 adults in the United States to share how much they trust science or faith. The researchers then examined links between those beliefs and everyday behaviors that help people cope, stay heal
The U. S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against UCLA, claiming the university fostered an environment hostile to Jewish and Israeli faculty and staff. The suit cites violations of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex or national
In Douglas County, a new rule was approved that tells most retail shops in the unincorporated areas to tell law‑enforcement when someone steals from them. The county changed the original plan, which had set fines up to $1, 000 for businesses that didn’t report a theft. Instead of penalties, the deci
