Passengers whose flights are delayed would no longer be entitled to compensation from airlines under a Transportation Department plan to kill off a Biden-era rule on disruptions caused by carriers.
Why it matters: The shift is the latest in a series of actions by the Trump administration that have rolled back consumer protections, including the planned dismantlement of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Ørsted led a lawsuit against the Trump administration Thursday over its decision last month to halt construction on the company's Revolution Wind project off Rhode Island's coast.
Why it matters: The move — which was followed by a separate lawsuit — sets off a closely watched legal brawl over whether the Trump administration can undo its predecessor's energy-related actions.
The House voted Thursday by the narrowest of margins to advance a fiscal 2026 spending bill that would codify many of President Trump's nuclear- and fossil fuel-driven "energy dominance" objectives.
Why it matters: The 214-213 vote — which came only after Republicans held the vote open to flip two GOP "nos" to "yes" — shows it won't be easy to advance Trump's energy agenda.
Combined levels of U.S. "clean" power installations barely grew in Q2, and the future project pipeline also stalled, new data shows.
Why it matters: The effects of Trump 2.0 U-turns on energy policy are coming into focus, the American Clean Power Association said alongside its latest market snapshot.
Nuclear startup Curio, which aims to turn radioactive waste into usable reactor fuel, said Thursday it received validation from several Energy Department national laboratories for its technology.
Why it matters: Some companies are making the case that nuclear waste can become a valuable commodity, and it shouldn't just be buried deep underground.
Don't let those early brown leaves fool you — U.S. peak foliage is still ahead, ranging from late September to mid-November.
The big picture: The fall color change starts in the North and high elevations in the U.S., before making its way South, according to travel brand SmokyMountains.com.
Billionaire Julia Koch and her family have agreed to buy a minority stake in the NFL's New York Giants at a valuation of around $10 billion, Bloomberg first reported and Axios confirmed with a source close to the situation.
Why it matters: This would be the highest valuation ever fetched in an NFL team sale, easily topping the $6 billion that Josh Harris paid for control of the Washington Commanders in 2023.
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The U.S. is seeing an alarming rise in electric scooter injuries — particularly among children, according to data compiled by ERideHero, a consumer guide to electric micro-mobility.
Why it matters: E-scooters, despite their well-publicized boom and bust history, have become mainstream in many cities, yet lack the safety guardrails that govern other types of transportation.
