Wyoming’s Supreme Court blocked new abortion laws, citing the state’s 2012 constitution. Cheney’s death also sparked mixed reactions in his home state.
A 66-million-year-old dinosaur fossil named Trey will be auctioned online by Pharrell Williams' platform with an estimated value of $4.5-5.5 million. Meanwhile, a large whale vertebrae was recently discovered in Victoria, Australia, highlighting ongoing fossil discoveries worldwide.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has granted TerraPower a permit to build a sodium-cooled, fast-neutron reactor near Kemmerer, Wyoming. The $4 billion project aims for completion by 2030, marking a significant step in next-generation nuclear technology and energy storage, with Bill Gates as a key backer.
Recent weather patterns show a sharp contrast across the US, with record-breaking heat in the Southwest and Arctic cold in the Midwest and East. The West experienced early heatwaves, while polar vortex systems brought snow and freezing temperatures to northern and eastern states, indicating increasing climate variability.
Vermont's climate superfund law, designed to fund climate adaptation projects, faces legal challenges from industry groups claiming it oversteps state authority. The law, inspired by federal legislation, aims to hold polluters accountable but is contested by the federal government and industry groups, with potential implications for other states considering similar laws.
A Natrona County judge has granted a temporary restraining order against Wyoming's abortion ban based on embryonic cardiac activity, signaling continued legal challenges after earlier state constitutional rulings struck down broader bans; the case aligns with ongoing national debates on abortion access and state restrictions.