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a day ago
- Business
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What is eminent domain? What to know about Iowa's bill limiting it for carbon pipelines
After years of inaction, Iowa lawmakers have finally sent Gov. Kim Reynolds a bill limiting the use of eminent domain for carbon capture pipelines. Reynolds' spokesperson says she is reviewing the legislation, which has implications for Summit Carbon Solutions' proposed $8.9 billion carbon sequestration pipeline that would span 2,500 miles across South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska and North Dakota to connect 57 ethanol plants. The measure isn't a full ban on eminent domain for carbon capture pipelines, as some advocates wanted. Instead, it combines several other pieces of legislation that limit eminent domain in certain circumstances, requires projects to carry more insurance and places new guidelines on the Iowa Utilities Commission. More: Republicans' frustrations spill into debate as Iowa Senate passes eminent domain bill Here's what to know about the bill. Eminent domain is the power to take private property for public use, with the property owner receiving compensation. The Iowa Utilities Commission is the body in charge of granting eminent domain to projects such as electric transmission lines and pipelines. The commission granted Summit eminent domain powers in 2024 to acquire land, or access to land, from owners who aren't willing to sign voluntary agreements with the company. Opponents of Summit's pipeline say they do not believe the project qualifies as a public use. Summit officials have said the company has invested nearly $175 million on voluntary agreements in Iowa, signed agreements with more than 1,300 landowners and secured 75% of the Phase One route. More: How Iowa lawmakers voted on a bill limiting eminent domain for carbon capture pipelines The bill, House File 639, passed the Senate in a 27-22 vote and now awaits Reynolds' signature. Here's what it says. Pipeline companies must prove that their project is insured sufficiently to cover any losses or injury from the pipeline construction and any discharge. The company would have to either buy insurance for affected landowners or reimburse them for increased insurance premiums due to the pipeline's presence. Hazardous liquid pipelines could not receive eminent domain powers unless they qualify as common carriers, meaning they can prove they will sell the commodity to an unaffiliated buyer. All Iowa Utilities Commission members must be present at hearings on proposed public utility regulations, electric transmission lines and pipelines and at least one commissioner must be present at informational meetings held in counties along the project's route. The Iowa Utilities Commission could not renew any permit granted to a liquefied carbon dioxide pipeline and no CO2 pipeline would be allowed to operate longer than 25 years. State lawmakers, city and county officials and 'any resident with a minimally plausible interest' would be allowed to intervene in Iowa Utilities Commission cases. The Iowa Utilities Commission could not file sanctions against intervenors unless the commission determines the intervenor was knowingly dishonest, committed a crime or caused injury to the commission. Catch up on the tense Senate debate over the legislation here. This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: What is eminent domain? What to know about Iowa's House File 639
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5 days ago
- Automotive
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CT teenager accused of going double the speed limit to elude state trooper
A teenager was arrested Thursday and accused of taking off from a state trooper who tried pulling him over last week in Barkhamsted, allegedly going more than 90 mph and passing other drivers during his escape. Jack Reynolds, 19, of Barkhamstead was taken into custody around 7:30 a.m. by troopers with the Troop B barracks in North Canaan, according to Connecticut State Police. Police had a warrant out for his arrest stemming from an attempted traffic stop on May 21 around 6:30 p.m. A state trooper was headed west on Route 318 when he noticed the driver of a silver BMW sedan heading in the opposite direction allegedly going very fast, according to the arrest warrant affidavit. The trooper turned around and flipped on his lights and siren, but the BMW driver continued east and allegedly began accelerating, the warrant affidavit said. The trooper was able to get the vehicle's license plate information and followed the driver for about a mile, according to the warrant affidavit. He went as fast as 90 mph, but the BMW driver was still allegedly pulling away, the warrant affidavit said. The road in that area is a 45 mph zone. The trooper eventually called off the traffic stop and allegedly saw the BMW driver pass other motorists in a no passing zone, narrowly avoiding a crash, according to the warrant affidavit. The license plate information showed that the vehicle was a 2000 BMW 323i. The registration was canceled and showed that the vehicle last belonged to a Meriden resident, according to the warrant affidavit. When investigators contacted the man he said he had sold the BMW to Reynolds on May 7, the warrant affidavit said. He also alleged that Reynolds stole his registration from his garage before leaving during the sale, state police wrote. State police went to Reynolds' home and found the BMW in the garage, the warrant affidavit said. Despite several lights on inside, no one answered the door when a trooper knocked multiple times. State police found that Reynolds' license is suspended and that he is on probation, the warrant affidavit said. He is also required to register with the state's Deadly Weapon Offender Registry Unit, state police wrote. Authorities obtained a warrant for Reynolds' arrest on charges of reckless driving, first-degree reckless endangerment, disobeying the signal of an officer, engaging police in a pursuit, unsafe passing, operating an unregistered motor vehicle, operating a motor vehicle without minimum insurance and operating a motor vehicle while under suspension. He is free on a $2,500 bond and is scheduled to appear in Torrington Superior Court on June 13.
Business Wire
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Wire
Ryan Reynolds Celebrates Nature's Unsung Heroes With UNDERDOGS Trailer, a Boundary-Breaking Natural History Experience
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For 137 years, National Geographic has been bringing you breathtaking wildlife footage of iconic animals—penguins, elephants, whales and more. As if those windbags need any more free PR. Hold on to your binoculars, folks, as Nat Geo gets up close and personal with the outcasts of the animal kingdom in UNDERDOGS, narrated by . From their hidden talents to their unconventional hygiene choices to their unsavory courtship rituals, UNDERDOGS celebrates the unique behaviors of the animals who don't usually get to be the stars of the show. From Reynolds' Emmy ® Award-winning Maximum Effort and Emmy ® and BAFTA Award-Winning Wildstar Films (a Fremantle company), National Geographic's UNDERDOGS premieres June 15 at 9/8c, simulcast on ABC, and will be available to stream the next day on Disney+ and Hulu. 'Getting to work with National Geographic on UNDERDOGS was a dream come true—mostly because I can finally watch a project of ours with my children. Technically, they saw 'Deadpool & Wolverine' but I don't think they absorbed much while covering their eyes and ears and screaming for two hours,' said Reynolds. 'We're so proud to elevate the unsung heroes of the natural world to the top of the entertainment food chain and can't wait for everyone to see.' Each episode of the five-part series showcases a different aspect of these underdogs' bizarre mating strategies, surprising superpowers, deception, dubious parenting skills and gross-out behaviors. UNDERDOGS features a range of never-before-filmed scenes, including the first time a film crew has ever entered a special cave in New Zealand - a huge cavern that glows brighter than a bachelor pad under a black light thanks to the glowing butts of millions of mucus-coated grubs. All over the world, overlooked superstars like this are out there 24/7, giving it maximum effort and keeping the natural world in working order for all those showboating polar bears, sharks and gorillas. With stunning imagery from the world's leading wildlife cinematographers and music by multiple award-winning composer Harry Gregson-Williams ('Shrek,' 'The Martian,' 'Gladiator 2'), UNDERDOGS is edgy and informative. It's the unexpected superhero blockbuster of the summer that celebrates the oddballs and outcasts while highlighting remarkable survival techniques, mental resilience, and exceptional instincts. ' Underdogs (Original Series Soundtrack)," which will consist of Harry Gregson-Williams' score, will be released on Hollywood Records on June 13 and will be available everywhere you listen to music. Global rock superstars Green Day wrote the original theme song for the series, which is featured in the trailer. Green Day's deluxe edition of their latest album, 'Saviors,' includes seven newly added tracks, including the UNDERDOGS theme song 'Underdog.' 'Saviors (édition de luxe)' is available everywhere you listen to music. Episodes include the following: 'Superzeroes' Premieres June 15 at 9/8c on National Geographic Ryan Reynolds assembles a team of 'Superzeroes,' apparently pathetic animals with unexpectedly awesome superpowers. Forget about the cheetah's speed, the eagle's eyesight or the elephant's brute strength, and say hello to the invisible glass frog, the indestructible honey badger and the pistol shrimp who can fire bubbles that are as hot as the surface of the sun. 'Terrible Parents' premieres June 15 at 9:54/8:54c on National Geographic Ryan Reynolds reveals some highly questionable parenting strategies from the animal kingdom's worst parents, the underdogs. From a goose who lays their eggs on the top of a cliff to a koala that feeds its baby poop, it's uncertain if they are bad parents or just misunderstood. But no matter how bad you think you may be at parenting, you can't be as bad as these guys. 'Sexy Beasts' Premieres June 22 at 9/8c on National Geographic Forget the birds and the bees, Ryan Reynolds reveals the steps to finding 'the one,' underdog-style. From the 'first attraction' in giant-nosed proboscis monkeys to the importance of wingmen in turkey courtship to foreplay in flying foxes, these guys have re-written the rule book on messy and complicated relationships. 'The Unusual Suspects' premieres June 22 at 9:53/8:53c on National Geographic Ryan Reynolds puts the spotlight on the underdogs who get ahead by sneaky tactics. From the master-of-disguise frogfish to a butt-biting jackal and a multi-headed caterpillar playing the decoy, these are the masters of deception and deceit. And bringing all these hustlers together is the greatest con artist of them all—a cunning macaque who feeds on the spoils from unsuspecting tourists. 'Total Grossout' Premieres June 29 at 9/8c on National Geographic Ryan gives his unique take on the animals who use gross-out tactics to achieve their goals, from defending their home to finding a mate and wining at the game of life. His cast includes manatees that use flatulence to control their buoyancy and cave-dwelling fungus gnats that create beautiful, illuminated fly traps from the mucus lit by their bioluminescent butts. UNDERDOGS is produced by Wildstar, a Fremantle company, in partnership with Maximum Effort for National Geographic. For Wildstar, Mark Linfield, Vanessa Berlowitz and Dan Rees are executive producers. For Maximum Effort, Ryan Reynolds, George Dewey, Ashley Fox and Patrick Gooing are executive producers; Sophia Travaglia and Molly Milstein are producers. Polly Billam serves as co-series producer and writer. For National Geographic, Tracy Rudolph Jackson is the executive producer, Janet Han Vissering is senior vice president of Production, Charlie Parsons is the senior vice president of Development, Bengt Anderson is the executive producer and senior vice president of Unscripted Production, and Tom McDonald is the executive vice president of Global Factual and Unscripted Content. About Maximum Effort Maximum Effort makes movies, tv series, content and cocktails for the personal amusement of Hollywood Star Ryan Reynolds. We occasionally share them with the general public. Producers of the Deadpool films, Free Guy, The Adam Project and Welcome to Wrexham. About Wildstar Films Wildstar brings new perspectives and fresh ideas to high-quality natural history content, all powered by an open mind, a diverse outlook, a desire to work with the best in the world, and a commitment to sustainability. Led by co-Founders Mark Linfield and Vanessa Berlowitz whose extensive credits include Planet Earth, Frozen Planet and multiple wildlife feature documentaries for Disney Studios, Wildstar's rapidly growing team is a blend of exciting young talent and experienced hands who have won all of the major industry awards including BAFTAs, Primetime Emmys® and RTS. The company's recent output includes: Queens (Disney+/National Geographic), Secrets of the Octopus (Disney+/National Geographic), Tiger (DisneyNature for Disney+), Tigers on the Rise (DisneyNature for Disney+), America the Beautiful (Disney+/National Geographic), Animals Up Close with Bertie Gregory (Disney+/National Geographic), America's National Parks (National Geographic), Elephant (Disneynature), and Monkey Kingdom (Disneynature). About National Geographic Content Representing the largest brand on social media with over 780 million followers and 1.1 billion impressions each month, National Geographic Content's award-winning and critically acclaimed storytelling inspires fans of all ages to connect with, explore and care about the world through factual storytelling. National Geographic Content, part of a joint venture between The Walt Disney Company and the National Geographic Society, reaches over 532 million people worldwide in 172 countries and 33 languages as a digital, social and print publisher and across the global National Geographic channels (National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo MUNDO), National Geographic Documentary Films, and direct-to-consumer platforms Disney+ and Hulu. Its diverse content includes Oscar®- and BAFTA award-winning film Free Solo, Oscar-nominated films Sugarcane, Fire of Love and Bobi Wine: The People's President, Emmy® Award-winning franchise 9/11: One Day in America and JFK: One Day in America, Emmy® Award-winning series Animals Up Close, series Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller, Life Below Zero, and Secrets of the Whales, in addition to multiple National Magazine Awards, Pulitzer Prize Finalists and Webby wins. Visit and or explore Instagram, Threads, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, and Reddit.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Ryan Reynolds had an R-rated Star Wars story he pitched to Disney that might've gotten emotional
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. If Disney were in a daring mood, we might've heard a different F-word other than "Force" filling the Star Wars universe if Ryan Reynolds had gotten his way. The Deadpool star recently revealed on The Box Office Podcast (via Slash Film) with Scott Mendelson that he'd approached the studio with an idea for a Star Wars movie that wouldn't have been family-friendly. While no specific details were shared, he did explain that it would've been an R-rated movie, which ultimately got turned down. For Reynolds, it comes as no surprise, but it does still confuse the star as to why, even now, some studios are still scared to take a break from playing it safe. "I pitched to Disney, I said, 'Why don't we do an R-rated Star Wars property? It doesn't have to be overt, A+ characters, there's a wide range of characters you could use,'" Reynolds recalled. If there's anyone who knows what makes an R-rated movie a hit, it's Reynolds, whose Deadpool franchise has now ventured into the billions with the last instalment, Deadpool & Wolverine, being the fifth biggest MCU movie ever and the most successful R-rated movie of all time. "And I don't mean R-rated to be vulgar, R-rated as a Trojan Horse for emotion. I always wonder why studios don't want to just gamble on something like that." While big screen efforts within the Star Wars universe have kept things pretty safe (ignoring the lightsaber decapitations and tortured characters burning to a crisp, of course), one chapter within the galaxy far, far away that has indeed embarked into more mature territory lately was season 2 of Andor. Some of its characters have endured experiences that have never been highlighted in the franchise until now, suggesting that there might be space for more similar elements in the future. In the case of Reynolds' idea, though, the actor made it clear he wasn't even concerned about being in front of the camera to tell whatever story he had in mind. "I'm not saying I'd want to be in it. That would be a bad fit. I'd want to produce and write or be a part behind the scenes. Those kinds of IP exist very well on scarcity and surprise. We don't get scarcity really with Star Wars because of Disney+, but you can certainly still surprise people." While Reynolds' tale might not see screens, plenty of other Star Wars stories are waiting to be told on Disney's schedule. Check out every upcoming venture into the galaxy far, far away that's set to arrive in film and television here.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Health
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Reynolds' waiver to restrict SNAP eligible foods approved by USDA
USDA approved a demonstration waiver in Iowa to exclude certain foods from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. (Photo by Lance Cheung/USDA) The U.S. Department of Agriculture approved Gov. Kim Reynolds' waiver to exclude foods like candy and soft drinks from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in Iowa. Anti-hunger advocates were against the waiver and argue it would not help low-income Iowans gain better access to nutritious foods. Reynolds, who appeared on 'Iowa Press' Friday, said the demonstration waiver is a 'really good first step' to return SNAP to its original intent of providing nutritious food to low-income families. 'We are an unhealthy population,' Reynolds said. 'We think this really lines up with the intent of what SNAP was designed for in the beginning, and they can use those dollars to purchase healthy foods and help supplement their family income.' SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX The waiver, which Reynolds submitted in March, excludes any food item eligible for sales tax, as determined by the Iowa Department of Revenue. This includes soft drinks, candy, and sweetened snacks, including granola bars and fruit leathers. The waiver would take effect Jan. 1, 2026, and last for two years. The federal Food and Nutrition Service will work with the state to implement the new definition of eligible food items and then evaluate the demonstration project and its impact on SNAP participants. Nicole McAlexander, vice chair of Iowa Hunger Coalition and executive director of Southeast Linn Community Center, said the waiver will increase stigma and 'perpetuate misconceptions' around SNAP participants. 'Instead of investing in evidence-based solutions to improve healthy eating, the state of Iowa is choosing to experiment on low-income Iowans' grocery carts,' McAlexander said. Members of the coalition advocated for increased funding to the Double Up Food Bucks program, which allows SNAP recipients to double their spending on produce, but proposed bills did not advance in Iowa's legislative session. Luke Elzinga, board chair of the Iowa Hunger Coalition, said the waiver will 'do nothing' to lower the cost of nutritious food for Iowans. Elzinga also questioned how the action fit with Reynolds' approved waiver for Iowa's summer feeding program, Healthy Kids Iowa. 'If Gov. Reynolds' opposition to participating in Summer EBT was the lack of nutritional focus,' Elzinga said. 'Why didn't she elect to submit a similar restriction waiver for Summer EBT and participate in the program?' Iowa Hunger Coalition said Reynolds' summer program will assist just 65,000 kids, as opposed to the federal program which would have supported nearly 245,000 Iowa school-aged students in low-income families. Reynolds, when asked about the figure on 'Iowa Press,' said her program allots $40 per eligible student, but families will be able to get more food with their dollars since the program distributes through food banks, versus individual electronic benefit transfer cards. 'And, again, it restricts it to nutritious food,' Reynolds said. 'We're driving healthy outcomes, healthy behaviors in the state so that we can help families provide the kids nutritious food during the summer.' U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins signed similar SNAP-related waivers in Nebraska and Indiana this week. She congratulated the states for stepping up and taking action following her requests to 'innovate' at the state level. 'President Trump has given our nation a once in a generation opportunity to change the health trajectory for our entire country,' Rollins said. 'I look forward to signing even more waivers in the days ahead as we continue to restore the health of America.' The waivers follow guidance from the Trump administration to reduce disease trends, including prediabetes trends in children, which were highlighted in the recent Make America Healthy Again report. SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE
