New California Law Aims to Stop ‘Predatory’ Developers from Moving In on Wildfire-Ravaged Community

Sylvie Andrews stands under a pomegranate tree on her property devastated by the Eaton Fire in Altadena, Calif. Credit: Carlin Stiehl/Inside Climate News

ALTADENA, Calif.—Sylvie Andrews walks among the brilliant white poppies, purple California grapes and olive-green thorns surrounding her yard’s blackened pizza oven—one of the only things that survived last year’s devastating Eaton Fire. But her eyes scan the block beyond, ever-aware of changes to her neighborhood.  Andrews says virtually all of her neighbors have received unsolicited … Read more

Tories to pledge to scrap Environment Agency and Natural England | Conservative conference 2026

The Conservatives will announce a bonfire of regulations including abolishing affordable homes and community funding rules as well as scrapping Natural England and the Environment Agency. The shadow chancellor, Andrew Griffith, will say the party intends to “streamline regulations” that protect nature and oblige developers to include affordable homes and community services such as GP … Read more

Purchase of field in Jersey aims to expand ‘green lung’

The trust said the latest acquisition would help preserve the agricultural heritage of Maupertuis Farm and the surrounding area. Chief executive Alan Le Maistre said green spaces were becoming “ever more precious” and protecting them was particularly important in densely developed parts of the island. “It is a privilege to have the opportunity to extend … Read more

'He gotta die': Trump threatened with assassination 'ambush' ahead of rally, suspects said 'we only got one chance let's take it,' feds report

President Donald Trump speaks in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, in Washington (AP Photo/Alex Brandon).

President Donald Trump speaks in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, in Washington (AP Photo/Alex Brandon). Three Alabama college students are facing federal charges after hurling online threats at President Donald Trump ahead of a rally at their school, saying things like “he gotta die bro” and “we only got … Read more

As fires rage in Borneo, several of the world’s rarest primates are continually threatened

(CN) — Since early August, wildfires have devastated the fragile rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra, causing widespread toxic air across Indonesia. It’s affected most communities in all parts of the region of Kalimantan, a part of the world’s third largest island under Indonesia’s governance. The fires are fueled by shifting El Niño climate patterns, causing … Read more

Trump administration gave firm with ties to ballroom donor the green light to do business with a sanctioned Russian bank

A company linked to a major Trump donor received authorization from the Treasury Department to complete an acquisition involving a sanctioned Russian bank, according to public records. The Texas-based Dynamic Frontier Holdings purchased Teghut, one of Armenia’s largest copper mines, this summer. Dynamic Frontier’s manager is Konstantin Sokolov, a Russian-American businessman who was one of … Read more

Stewart’s Shop Corp. Recalls Heavenly Medley and Vanilla-Chocolate-Strawberry Due to Possible Foreign Object

Summary Company Announcement Date: October 02, 2026 FDA Publish Date: October 02, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Potential presence of metal Company Name: Stewart’s Shop Corp Brand Name: Product Description: Company Announcement October 2, 2026, Stewart’s Shops Corp. of Saratoga Springs, NY is recalling two flavors, Heavenly Medley … Read more