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Charleston's Climate Lawsuit Against Oil Giants Is Dismissed
A judge in Charleston, S.C., dismissed on Wednesday the city's lawsuit against oil and gas companies over their role in climate change, ruling that the case raised questions that were far beyond the bounds of state laws. During two days of hearings in May, lawyers for the city argued that the companies, ranging from giants like Exxon Mobil and Chevron to local firms, had covered up what they knew about the dangers of greenhouse gas emissions. They accused the companies of mounting a disinformation campaign to cast doubt on climate science and failing to warn the public about the dangers ahead. Those actions increased demand for fossil fuels, which led to emissions and the grave risks linked to climate change that the historic coastal city now faces, including flooding and sea-level rise, they argued. The case cited state tort laws and the state's Unfair Trade Practices Act and sought funds for adaptation and mitigation projects. In his 45-page decision, Judge Roger M. Young wrote that while the lawyers argued the claims were about deception, 'they are premised on, and seek redress for, the effects of greenhouse gas emissions.' He said that those issues fall squarely under federal and not state law, and that the court lacked jurisdiction over out-of-state companies. He cited a 2021 decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in a similar lawsuit filed by New York City against oil companies. In that case, Judge Richard J. Sullivan of the Circuit Court addressed whether the municipalities could use state tort laws to hold multinational companies liable for damages caused by greenhouse gas emissions. 'Given the nature of the harm and the existence of a complex web of federal and international environmental law regulating such emissions, we hold that the answer is 'no,'' Judge Sullivan wrote. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
CBS News
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- CBS News
Long Island's historic Oheka Castle files for bankruptcy
Long Island's historic Oheka Castle estate has filed for bankruptcy. With its lush gardens, fountain and European ambiance, the 443-acre French-style chateau has been the backdrop for magical moments including weddings, movie shoots, music videos and more. It's listed on the National Register of Historic Places and Historic Hotels of America. "The name itself comes from Otto Herman Kahn. He was the original builder of the castle. It was one of his six summer homes," hotel manager Steven Kessler said. It has a rich history, which is all part of its charm. "We became a retreat for sanitation workers from the New York City Department of Sanitation. We also were a school for radio operators in World War II. The last thing we were was Eastern Military Academy," Kessler said. But the historic treasure, which is also the second largest private estate in the country, is facing financial trouble. Its owner Gary Melius filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. According to court documents, the property owes more than $60 million to creditors. "Right now, it's really just restructuring of pre-existing debt," Kessler said. Oheka Castle hosts over 200 events every year - most of them weddings. Kessler said that will not change. "You can come here for dinner, anniversary, luxury weddings," Kessler said. "We are open for business. We have all of our events for 2025-2026. Everything is still happening." Ashley Pastore got married at Oheka Castle in 2023. "It's every girl's dream to get married at Oheka Castle," she said. "Any excuse we have to go back, we go." New Yorkers say it's a staple on Long Island, and they want to see it preserved for generations to come - everything from its grand staircase to its formal gardens. "You could walk into that venue and not need anything. It's extraordinary. You could get married there and not put one decoration up. It's history itself," Pastore said. "We're always trying to preserve a piece of Gold Coast history, so that others can come and visit us, and experience what it was like to be in the Gatsby era," Kessler said. Mansion tours are also still available.
Forbes
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All These Passwords Are ‘Instantly' Hacked—Change Yours Now
There are plenty of lists of horror passwords. Those that are too short or too simple or too easily guessed. Chances are your passwords are reused in whole or part, that they have leaked or been stolen, and that they're on plenty of dangerous lists. The team at Hive Systems have complied a chart to color-code the passwords you should use and those you should not. It's a perfect illustration as to why length matters, why numbers alone are a nightmare, and why all those prompts push you to include numbers, upper and lower case letters, and symbols. You'll note which passwords are 'instantly' hacked and which take minutes, hours, days or even years to crack. If you have lurking in the dangerous purple or red zones, you'll need to go change those right away. But also bear in mind that, per Microsoft's warning, 'the password era is ending.' Maybe none of this matters anymore. Wherever you can, add passkeys to your accounts. These replace usernames, passwords and two-factor authentication (2FA) with a sign-in linked to your hardware device, essentially unlocked with a PIN, fingerprint or Face ID. That means there's no password or code to steal, bypass or trick you into sharing. Absent a passkey, you need to ensure 2FA is enabled and it's not SMS-based. An authenticator app on your phone is fine. If you do that, then your password is no longer an access key to your account, it's a trigger for a 2FA code check. And if you use an app instead of a texted code, then you'll prevent most bypasses or 2FA attacks. But as Microsoft also warns, even if you set up passkeys, your password is still dangerous if it remains as a backup access means into your account. And so it's strongly advised to ensure that your passwords are long and unique and complex, that you use a standalone password manager to keep them safe, and you avoid SMS for 2FA. Hive Systems ran its testing using a black box approach, essentially starting from scratch to brute force an attack. In reality that's not what happens. Attackers have head-starts through breaches, common password lists and other techniques. Albeit if your password is in that 'instantly' zone, you can't get much faster than that. 'Password reuse, short character lengths, and weak complexity remain some of the easiest ways attackers gain access to systems,' Hive Systems warns. 'The 2025 Hive Systems Password Table is a proven tool to communicate risk clearly and spark action. Use it to change habits, strengthen defenses, and support better security hygiene.'
