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Environmental advocates have filed a lawsuit against the Interior Department, alleging that the Trump administration violated federal law by featuring former President Donald Trumps portrait on the redesigned 2026 America the Beautiful national park pass. The lawsuit argues that this action contradicts the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act of 2004 and the rules for selecting images. The pass, which grants access to over 2,000 national parks and recreation sites, is supposed to display a photo chosen through an annual public photography contest. However, the lawsuit claims that the administration replaced the winning image with Trumps portrait and created separate resident and nonresident pass categories, both of which are prohibited by law. The Interior Department has defended these changes as part of a modernization and America first effort by the Trump administration.

Environmental advocates have sued the Interior Department over the Trump administrations decision to feature his portrait on the 2026 America the Beautiful national park pass, arguing it violates federal law and politicizes the national parks. The Center for Biological Diversity claims the move is a violation of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act of 2004, which requires the pass to feature a photo chosen through an annual public contest. The lawsuit also alleges that creating separate resident and nonresident pass categories is explicitly forbidden by the act. The Interior Department defends the changes as part of a modernization and America first effort, introducing higher fees for nonresident visitors.

Teslas reputation for innovation is challenged by a new study ranking it as the least reliable used car brand in America, with a score of just 31 out of 100. This contrasts with its top-ten ranking for new car predictability. Teslas history of recalls and sharp price drops in the used electric vehicle market contribute to its reliability issues. Meanwhile, Lexus and Toyota top the reliability list for used cars.

The United States strongly condemns the Houthi movements detention of U.S. embassy staff in Yemen, labeling it as an unlawful violation of human rights. The situation has caused distress among families and drawn international concern. The Houthis are also holding fifty-nine UN personnel and numerous individuals from NGOs and diplomatic missions. The U.S. urges the Houthi movement to respect international law and human rights.

Tensions rise as U.S. seizes Venezuelan oil tanker, sparking calls for congressional oversight. Senator Rand Paul, along with Democratic colleagues, introduces War Powers Resolution to prevent unauthorized military action. Concerns grow as lawmakers warn against sleepwalking into a war with Venezuela.

Iceland joins Spain, Netherlands, Ireland, and Slovenia in withdrawing from Eurovision 2023 due to Israels participation, following EBUs refusal to remove Kan, Israels public broadcaster.

Miamis new mayor-elect, Eileen Higgins, emphasizes affordability crisis, tech modernization, and affordable housing. Higgins, the first Democrat in 30 years to win Miamis mayoral office, secures a decisive victory over Republican Emilio Gonzalez. The high cost of living in Miami, with housing costs fifty-nine percent above the national average, significantly impacts residents. Higgins, set to become Miamis first female mayor, addresses dehumanizing rhetoric and promises a new direction for the city.

Teslas Used Cars Struggle in Reliability Study: Newer Models Shine, But Older Ones Face Issues

McDonalds Dutch AI-Generated Christmas Ad Faces Backlash, Sparking Debate on AI in Advertising McDonalds Netherlands AI-generated Christmas ad, titled Its the Most Terrible Time of the Year, aimed to showcase the stressful side of the holidays. However, it faced widespread criticism online, with viewers feeling it ruined their Christmas spirit. The fast-food giant acknowledged the backlash and removed the ad, stating that for many, this period is actually the most wonderful time of the year. Meanwhile, the company behind the ad defended its use of AI, highlighting the significant effort involved. This situation has sparked further debate on AI in advertising, as other big brands like Coca-Cola also experiment with AI in their holiday campaigns.