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Yahoo
21 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Trump proposes to restore drilling in 13M Arctic acres restricted by Biden
The Trump administration is proposing to restore the potential for oil and gas drilling on 13 million acres of government-owned Arctic land that had previously been restricted by the Biden administration. The acres in question are part of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska, an area of 23 million acres in total that were set aside in 1923 by President Harding as an emergency supply of oil for the Navy. The effort to open up more drilling in the area is not a surprise, as President Trump signed a Day One executive order directing a reversal of Biden policies that limited drilling in the area. Nevertheless, the formal proposal announced Monday represents a concrete step toward actually opening up more drilling there. 'The National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska was set aside to support America's energy security through responsible development,' said Interior Secretary Doug Burgum in a written statement. 'The 2024 rule ignored that mandate, prioritizing obstruction over production and undermining our ability to harness domestic resources at a time when American energy independence has never been more critical. We're restoring the balance and putting our energy future back on track,' he said. When it restricted drilling in the 13 million acres, the Biden administration argued that it was protecting animals like grizzly and polar bears, caribou and migratory birds, as well as tribes that depend on the area's land water and wildlife. The first Trump administration also sought to greatly expand fossil fuel production in the region. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
a day ago
- Politics
- The Hill
Trump proposes to restore drilling in 13M Arctic acres restricted by Biden
The Trump administration is proposing to restore the potential for oil and gas drilling on 13 million acres of government-owned Arctic land that had previously been restricted by the Biden administration. The acres in question are part of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska, an area of 23 million acres in total that were set aside in 1923 by President Harding as an emergency supply of oil for the Navy. The effort to open up more drilling in the area is not a surprise, as President Trump signed a Day One executive order directing a reversal of Biden policies that limited drilling in the area. Nevertheless, the formal proposal announced Monday represents a concrete step toward actually opening up more drilling there. 'The National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska was set aside to support America's energy security through responsible development,' said Interior Secretary Doug Burgum in a written statement. 'The 2024 rule ignored that mandate, prioritizing obstruction over production and undermining our ability to harness domestic resources at a time when American energy independence has never been more critical. We're restoring the balance and putting our energy future back on track,' he said. When it restricted drilling in the 13 million acres, the Biden administration argued that it was protecting animals like grizzly and polar bears, caribou and migratory birds, as well as tribes that depend on the area's land water and wildlife. The first Trump administration also sought to greatly expand fossil fuel production in the region.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Trump's Pardons Show an Infuriatingly Corrupt Trend
A good chunk of the white collar criminals pardoned by Donald Trump after his massive 'Day One' pardoning spree either have a political or financial tie to him. The president has issued 60 pardons since he offered political forgiveness to some 1,600 individuals charged in the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. But out of those subsequent 60 unrelated to the attack, 12 people—or roughly one in five—were already in Trump's orbit, according to ABC News. They included several politicos, including former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, who was convicted on several counts of corruption, including for an attempt to sell Barack Obama's Senate seat after he left the position for the White House; former Republican Representative Michael Grimm, who pleaded guilty to tax fraud; former Nevada gubernatorial candidate Michele Fiore, who allegedly stole public funds intended to commemorate a slain police officer; and former Tennessee state Senator Brian Kelsey, who pleaded guilty to campaign finance fraud in 2022. Trump also pardoned major financiers of his presidential campaigns. Trevor Milton, the founder of the Nikola electric vehicle company, donated nearly $2 million towards Trump's 2024 campaign. Imaad Zuberi, who has donated to both parties, issued 'at least $800,000 to committees associated with Trump and the Republican Party,' ABC reported. Others helped Trump advance his retribution campaign against his political enemies, or helped advance his own image in the broader Republican Party. Devon Archer and Jason Galanis, both former business partners of Hunter Biden, accused the younger Biden of leveraging his father's name and influence in order to conduct business overseas. Archer had defrauded a Native American tribal entity, while Galanis was serving time for multiple offenses. Trump also forgave Todd and Julie Chrisley—reality TV stars known for their show Chrisley Knows Best who were sentenced to a combined 19 years on fraud and tax evasion charges—after their daughter Savannah Chrisley spoke at the 2024 Republican National Convention. Speaking to press Friday after her parents' release, Savannah Chrisley said that the 'biggest misconception right now is I either paid for a pardon or slept for a pardon—,' but she couldn't finish her sentence before Todd interjected: 'That's something I would have done,' he said.
Daily Record
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Paramount Plus adds 'one of the most thrilling and bone-chilling films' fans have ever seen
Many suggest that it is one of the best horror sequels ever made Paramount Plus has just added a sequel to its horror collection that's being hailed as a 'masterclass' and even 'better than the first' film. A Quiet Place Part II has recently been incorporated into the streaming platform's catalogue. This means that all the titles in the sci-fi horror series released so far are now conveniently available on one service. This includes the original film, its sequel, and the prequel spin-off titled Day One. While the 2021 release was previously accessible on other platforms such as Sky Cinema and even Channel 4 for a limited period, it is now exclusively hosted on Paramount. Fans can stream it by subscribing to the dedicated app of the streaming service or through an add-on subscription via Amazon Prime Video. The film is the second chapter of the series featuring John Krasinski and Emily Blunt. Krasinski also reprised his role behind the camera, directing the sequel after having directed the original. Known for his portrayal of Jim Halpert in the US Office, he also wrote the script himself, having previously shared writing credits with Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, reports Surrey Live. While the film employs flashbacks, the narrative continues from where the first left off in a post-apocalyptic world. Regan (Blunt) and her family discover that their alien predators can be defeated using high-frequency audio. Armed with this newfound knowledge, they embark on a quest to find other survivors. Joining the cast are big names like Cillian Murphy and Djimon Hounsou. The film managed to secure a similarly impressive rating on the website Rotten Tomatoes as its predecessor, scoring 91%. The film garnered acclaim from both critics and audiences, with one reviewer hailing it as "one of the best sequels ever created." Another critic praised John Krasinski's direction, saying: "John Krasinski crafts a masterclass in suspense with Hitchcockian anxiety that would make the master proud." Echoing the sentiment, a fan took to social media to proclaim: "A masterclass in suspense. A Quiet Place II is hands down one of the most thrilling and bone-chilling films that I have ever seen. From start to finish, this movie had me on the edge of my seat, unable to look away even for a second. I would easily give it a terrifying 10 out of 10!". Another enthusiast compared the sequel favourably to a classic, commenting: "In my opinion this is one of the best movie sequels ever made. The second instalment of this series I think is comparable to the movie Aliens by James Cameron. It introduces a lot more action and thrills while remaining faithful to the original and expanding the world. The cast, the story, the directing, the cinematography, the visual effects and the sound design are all incredible. This is also one of the most intense and terrifying movies I've ever seen." The consensus among many was that the sequel surpassed its predecessor. A viewer remarked: "A great sequel to a previous masterpiece of horror. I really never thought that they could top the first one but a Quiet Place 2 is fantastic film!". Echoing the sentiments, a fan concurred: "One of the greatest sequels to an incredible horror/thriller collection. The entire time you're on the edge of your seat with your heart beating as fast as those on screen. There's no way you can watch this movie without being completely invested." A Quiet Place Part II is streaming on Paramount+.
Los Angeles Times
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
For ‘The Last of Us' cast, music was a throughline on and off screen
Throughout HBO's post-apocalyptic series 'The Last of Us,' music plays a role in setting the mood for moments big and small, heartfelt and heart-wrenching. It's not unlike the video game, which was hailed for its original soundtrack by Gustavo Santaolalla (who is also a composer on the show), and for the pop music covers that helped to elevate the narrative. In the most recent episode of Season 2 of 'The Last of Us,' titled 'The Price,' there's a callback to a scene from the game that fans have been waiting for: Joel (Pedro Pascal) performs a stripped down version of Pearl Jam's 'Future Days' for Ellie (Bella Ramsey). The song captures the themes of loss and losing yourself, but also of moving forward together. And it's not the only instance of a pop song showcasing characters' emotions — in 'Day One,' the fourth episode of Season 2, Ellie performs an acoustic cover of A-ha's 'Take on Me' as Dina (Isabela Merced) walks in and gently persuades her to continue playing the tender rendition. It's another adaptation from the video game that signals the kindling of the relationship between Ellie and Dina. 'Bella is playing the guitar in the scene where Ellie plays the guitar and sings 'Take on Me' to Dina. That's Bella. No tricks,' said Craig Mazin, co-creator of 'The Last of Us,' in an interview earlier this year. For Neil Druckmann, co-creator of the series and the video game franchise, he knew that when Ramsey was cast, the actor's musical abilities would be an asset for future installments. 'I remember seeing a video of them playing and singing and talking to Craig and being like, 'Oh, they're ready to go for if we get to Season 2,'' he said. Ramsey, however, isn't alone in their musical abilities. Over the course of the season in interviews with the cast and creators of the series, it became clear that music was a shared passion that bonded them on and off screen. Here, we collect some of their thoughts on music and performing together. For Bella Ramsey, music has been another creative outlet that brings them joy. In an interview before the launch of Season 2, Ramsey would only tease the possibility of Ellie picking up a guitar like in the game, but did share that making music is something they were doing 'quietly at the moment.' 'Up until recently, I've been very embarrassed by music and not very confident in it at all, my own music,' Ramsey told The Times. But 'through the producers that I've been working with [and] an amazing music manager, Tom, I feel really excited about it now.' While Ramsey isn't quite sure when they'll be releasing any of their own music — they headed directly into production of an indie film following 'The Last of Us' press tour — they said that when they do, it will 'probably [be] in a sneaky way.' 'Making music has sort of given me the same feelings of like joy and satisfaction that being on set gives me,' Ramsey said. If you follow Gabriel Luna on Instagram, many of the stories and posts he's published over the course of the second season have featured him performing on red carpets or with his castmates, jamming during down time on the set of the show. (While in London for one of the show's premieres, he 'bought a guitar because my hands were just itching.') In an interview tied to the third episode, he spoke about the mutual admiration between the actors in the cast: 'There's real love there, even among the people who are onscreen nemeses, mortal enemies. I think that's what makes it safe to hate each other, to seek each other's demise [onscreen].' That love is evident in those jam sessions, which have included covers of the Cranberries and Radiohead. But a video featuring him strumming a guitar with his young castmate Ezra Agbonkhese, who plays Tommy's son Benjamin, is one of the sweetest. Agbonkhese and Luna duet to 'Off Road Racing Truck' by Twenty Trucks, which you guessed it, is about racing trucks. According to Young Mazino, guitars were a lifesaver on the set of 'The Last of Us.' 'We all brought a guitar without even telling each other so there was always a guitar on set,' Mazino told The Times in advance of the show's fifth episode. 'Bella, Isabella, Gabriel … Somebody would be playing some tune or a song, and if we knew it, we join in [or] we learn it.' The world of the series is plenty bleak with the ever present threat of the fungal infection that turns human hosts into ravenous, zombie-like creatures. In Season 2, Mazino's character Jesse had to track his closest friends, who are on a quest for vengeance, into a war zone. He explained that everybody's love of music and 'trad[ing] songs like Pokémon' helped provide some needed levity during marathon shooting days where things tended to get heavy. 'Isabella and Bella would randomly break out into an a cappella somewhere,' Mazino said. 'I could just hear their angelic voices in the mix while I'm brooding in a corner getting ready.'
