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WASHINGTON — A pair of bills introduced in the Senate aim to permanently block oil and gas drilling in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The combo package of legislations includes the West Coast Ocean Protection Act, introduced by Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., and the Clean Ocean and Safe Tourism Anti-Drilling Act, introduced by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J. and Jack Reed, D-R.I. Padilla’s bill would permanently prohibit new oil and gas leases for offshore drilling off the coast of California, Oregon, and Washington state. The Booker and Reed bill would permanently bar the Interior Department or any of its agencies from issuing leases for the exploration, development, or production of oil and gas in the North Atlantic, Mid-Atlantic, South Atlantic, and Straits of Florida Planning Areas of the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf. Rep. Jared Huffman, D-Calif., ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, and Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, are leading compani

Ukraine’s national pavilion at the World Expo 2025 in Japan’s Osaka has showcased a book published by the Kharkiv-based printing house, Faktor-Druk, which had re-opened following Russia’s missile attack on May 23, 2024.

Warner Bros. Television Group has struck a first-look TV deal with writer/director/producer Paul Feig and his producing partner Laura Fischer. The agreement will see Feigco Entertainment develop and create original programming across all genres, including live-action scripted, unscripted and animation for all platforms, including HBO, Max, external streaming services and the broadcast networks. The multi-year pact marks Feig’s first with the studio. Other terms of the deal were not disclosed. “I’ve long been a fan of Warner Bros. Television Group because of their very diverse and far-reaching slate of quality TV programming,” Feig said in a statement. “So, it’s an absolute honor for Laura Fischer and me to be joining forces with Clancy [Collins White], Parul [Agrawal] and Adrienne [Turner] to create new and innovative shows to entertain viewers in a time when we all desperately need some great escapist fare. Long live WBTVG!” Feig is best known for creating “Freaks and Geeks,” which earned him two Emmy nomina

Lionsgate has tapped former Westbrook Media executive Brad Haugen to lead the studio’s digital strategy. As the studio’s executive vice president of digital strategy and growth, Haugen will be responsible for spearheading its original content creation for digital platforms, brand partnerships and other storytelling initiatives in the digital space. He will also be tasked with helping Lionsgate continue to expand original branded content and advertising, as well as monetizing the more than 20,000 titles in its film and TV library into collaborations with digital platforms like YouTube, Snap, Pinterest, Meta and TikTok. Additionally, he will collaborate with 3 Arts managers to bring their clients new brand opportunities and grow their businesses in the digital world. “Brad’s expertise in digital media and the creator economy are a great fit for our entrepreneurial culture, and he will supercharge our efforts to bring one of the world’s most valuable portfolios of brands & franchises to top digital media platfor

Bitcoin’s price could climb significantly if concerns over the Federal Reserve’s independence persist, according to Geoffrey Kendrick, Standard Chartered’s global head of digital assets research.

In the world of cryptocurrency trading, technical analysis is a key tool for predicting potential market movements. Recently, renowned crypto analyst Miles Deutscher pointed out a compelling chart pattern developing on the altcoin market: the triple bottom.

As the cryptocurrency market continues to evolve, investors are closely watching the price movements of XRP, a digital asset that has generated significant interest over the years. Predictions for XRP’s price until the end of 2025 indicate a year of fluctuations, with varying opportunities for both buying and shorting.

Polygon is collaborating with Reliance Jio to integrate blockchain technology into web services, aiming to address real-world challenges for over 450 million users. This partnership balances speed, scalability, and affordability without compromising decentralization. Speaking to Cointelegraph, Sandeep Nailwal, Polygon’s co-founder, emphasized the importance of preserving the core values of blockchain security, transparency, and decentralization while […] The post Polygon and Reliance Jio Partner to Drive Web3 Adoption in India appeared first on DeFi Planet.

Image Source: pixabay.com The age-old question of marrying for financial security has taken on new dimensions in today’s volatile economic landscape. With rising inflation, housing crises, and job instability, some view marriage as an emotional partnership and a potential economic strategy. This article explores the complex intersection of love, money, and commitment during uncertain economic…

Image Source: unsplash.com The debate around generational wealth inequality has intensified in recent years, with millennials and Gen Z often pointing to Baby Boomers as beneficiaries of economic conditions that no longer exist. Housing affordability, education costs, and retirement security differ dramatically across generations. As wealth continues to concentrate among older Americans, some economists and…