Major mid-Atlantic river, longest free-flowing in the Eastern U.S.
The federal government has reached a settlement with Chemours over PFAS discharges, requiring a $22.5 million civil penalty and about $450 million in cleanup and compliance measures across West Virginia, North Carolina and New Jersey. The agreement allows continued PFAS production for commercial and military use while installing pollution controls and providing drinking-water protections.
The Smithsonian’s leadership under Lonnie Bunch faces intensified White House scrutiny over how American history is presented. Reports indicate Bunch will depart by year’s end, with ongoing debates over DEI-focused narratives and proposed changes to exhibits, including Washington monuments. The Trump administration has pressured federal institutions to align content with its interpretation of history.