American politician serving as Idaho governor since 2019
The Texas Supreme Court has rejected environmental groups’ challenge to Boca Chica Beach access limits, ruling that the Open Beaches Act does not grant private enforcement rights and leaving SpaceX’s launch site protections intact. The decision comes days after SpaceX’s Nasdaq IPO, which analysts say has boosted attention on the Boca Chica area.
The Spokane Complex Fires are burning near Spokane, Washington, with multiple blazes uncontained. Evacuations have intensified to tens of thousands, and authorities warn that hotter, drier conditions could worsen the situation. Firefighters are contending with wildland-urban interface terrain, extreme weather, and ongoing investigations into ignition sources. The outlook remains challenging as temperatures rise later in the week.