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Frustrated by years-long delays in approving energy projects, members of Congress are pushing legislation to accelerate the permitting process for power lines, pipelines and other infrastructure. The effort reflects bipartisan concern that slow federal reviews are holding back energy development and investment, though the scope of any deal and its chances of passage remain uncertain.

A striking fog bank has been photographed hanging over the ocean offshore, shared as part of the weekly #MeerMittwoch (Sea Wednesday) tradition, in which ocean lovers post sea-themed pictures every Wednesday. The image shows a thick wall of fog sitting over the water, drawing appreciative reactions from coastal and ocean enthusiasts.

A quotation warning that if discrimination, prejudice or hate are allowed to rob anyone of their democratic rights, everyone's freedom and democracy as a whole are threatened is circulating widely in online political discussion. It is being shared in conversations about fascism and US politics, with readers using it to argue that attacks on any group's rights endanger all citizens.

Version 1.1.4 of P5 Manager is out, a tool that lets users manage a jailbroken PS4 or PS5 from a web browser. It can send payloads, browse files, manage the game library, and use Remote Play from a PC or mobile device. The update is being shared among homebrew enthusiasts on Spanish-language forums and social media.

Congress is expected to make changes to US energy permitting rules a top legislative priority after the election. The effort would aim to speed approvals for energy infrastructure, a goal that has drawn support from both industry and some lawmakers across party lines, though details of any compromise remain to be seen.

South West Water has been granted a drought permit as part of efforts to secure water supplies in the region, the BBC reports. Drought permits allow water companies to take extra water from rivers and reservoirs during dry spells, easing restrictions on how much can be abstracted. The move comes amid ongoing pressure on supplies.

A North Dakota judge has upheld the permit for the state's largest dairy operation, resolving a legal challenge to the facility's approval. The ruling clears the way for the dairy to continue operating under its existing permit. Details on the parties who challenged the permit and the judge's reasoning were not immediately available, but the decision is notable given the scale of the operation for the state's small dairy industry.

The European Union has auctioned 2.792 million spot carbon permits at a clearing price of 85.07 euros per tonne. The sale is part of the EU Emissions Trading System, under which companies buy allowances to cover their carbon output. The auction price reflects ongoing demand for permits as the bloc tightens climate policy and industries weigh rising compliance costs.

Moroccans now hold more valid residence permits in the European Union than any other non-EU nationality, according to figures reported by The Arab Weekly. The ranking places the Moroccan community ahead of other large migrant groups across EU member states, underlining the scale of long-established Moroccan migration to Europe, particularly to France, Spain, Italy and the Netherlands.

The Quincy City Council has voted to create a special use permit for solar projects and to accept a resolution from the city's Human Rights Commission. The dual decision, reported by multiple local news outlets, pairs new rules governing where solar installations can operate with an endorsement of the commission's stated position. The details of the resolution were not immediately disclosed, but both measures mark new policy directions for the council.

The fourth chapter of the Spanish-language serialized story 'El Cuerno del Toro (Retake)' is out, continuing Emilio's arc. In the new instalment, Emilio, nicknamed 'Lágrima', is sent on an urgent mission involving two red boxes of explosives while wishing for death, but Mérida will not allow it. Readers are following the chapter's mix of bloodshed, fistfights and a whispered act of betrayal as the characters return to base carrying what is described as dead weight.