Cavaliers reportedly meeting with ex-Warriors champion Jonathan ***** inga to gain edge over Lakers originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers are doing everything they can to convince Jonathan ***** inga to join their respective organizations. As a restricted free agent, ***** inga's future is complicated by the Atlanta Hawks, who still have significant control over the process.
The Lakers have been pursuing ***** inga since the beginning of the offseason, and at one point it appeared they were well-positioned to get a deal done. However, ***** inga was not interested in Los Angeles' initial contract offer.
"The Lakers could've signed him to a 2 year, $20M deal. He was not interested in that. I've heard he's been looking for closer to $20M AAV... There's a gap," Lakers insider Jovan Buha said.
Since then, ***** inga's free agency has become one of the most intriguing storylines of the offseason. The former NBA champion is reportedly seeking a contract worth more than $20 million annually.

#Lakers #kuminga #cavaliers #reportedly

By Jonathan Stempel
NEW YORK, July 27 (Reuters) - The former JPMorgan Chase banker whose lurid **** ual harassment lawsuit went viral added new claims and defendants on Monday, saying the largest U.S. bank's acceptance of racism and **** ual coercion irreparably destroyed his ‌career.
Chirayu Rana said racism was ingrained in the culture of his otherwise all-white leveraged finance team, where his South Asian heritage "became ‌the punchline for a stream of degrading jokes," including calling him a "monkey" and "brown boy."
JPMorgan has said it believed Rana's allegations were meritless. Neither the bank nor its lawyers had an immediate comment.
In an 82-page complaint, Rana, who is of Nepali descent, added allegations that colleagues suggested he transact in rupees, and one texted that he should "run before we call ICEE {sic} on your family," referring to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

#jpmorgan #jonathan

Front Row Motorsports will lead the NASCAR Truck Series starting lineup for the race at Lucas Oil Raceway in July. Layne Riggs won the pole for the 2026 TSport 200 at Lucas Oil this weekend. Chandler Smith will join Riggs on the front row for Friday night's event. It is Riggs' third pole position of the 2026 Truck Series season.
Nick Sanchez and Christian Eckes will follow the two drivers on the second row. Most notably, Ben Rhodes, Harrison Burton, Justin Haley, Conor Daly, Toni Breidinger, and Frankie Muniz all start 20th or worse for Friday's event. Justin Carroll and Jonathan Shafer missed the event.
The full NASCAR Truck Series starting lineup at Lucas Oil in July 2026 is below!
No. 34 Layne Riggs
No. 38 Chandler Smith

#riggs

"Jonathan likes the Cavs, likes (coach) Kenny Atkinson, and (star) Donovan Mitchell likes him," Turner, ******* inga's agent, said in a brief interview. Turner said ******* inga is fond of Cleveland generally and spent two months training there last summer. ******* inga has a relationship with Atkinson from when the coach was an ******* istant under Steve Kerr at Golden State. While both sides confirmed interest, it is unclear which avenue the Cavs might take to acquire ******* inga if they decide on that path.
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: "Jonathan likes the Cavs, likes (coach) Kenny …

#likes #jonathan #donovan

After the Cleveland Cavaliers missed out on another LeBron James Reunion Tour, they could turn their attention toward free-agent forward Jonathan ***** inga. Cavs officials maintained contact with ***** inga and his Cleveland-based agent, Aaron Turner, throughout James' free agency, and there is mutual interest, multiple league sources told The Athletic.
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Mutual interest between Cavs, Jonathan ***** inga

#agent

Simone Biles is recovering from another medical procedure just weeks after revealing she suffered what she described as a life-threatening health emergency.
The Olympic gymnastics star shared a photo on Instagram July 23 showing herself in medical scrubs alongside husband Jonathan Owens, revealing that the Indianapolis Colts safety spent part of his 31st birthday taking her to an appointment.
"His birthday but he takes me to get my procedure," Biles wrote, adding several heart emojis.
Biles, 29, did not disclose what procedure she underwent and has yet to explain the health scare she revealed last month.
The seven-time Olympic gold medalist shocked fans in June when she shared a photo from a hospital bed and said she had experienced one of the scariest moments of her life.

#revealing #shared #birthday #simone

Simone Biles recently underwent an undisclosed procedure weeks after revealing she nearly died.
Last month, the Olympic gold medal gymnast, 29, revealed a health issue, calling it the "scariest experience of my life." Sharing a photo on her Instagram Story of multiple hospital bracelets on her wrist, she wrote, "I've been in bed resting this week, I'll explain sooner or later."
While Biles still has yet to share what landed her in the hospital, she has since publicly alluded to the incident, telling one Instagram fan in late June that she was "not ready to talk about it just yet."
In a new health update shared Thursday on her Instagram Story, the athlete posted a black-and-white selfie from a hospital room.
Wearing a shower cap on her head, Biles sat smiling with her husband, Indianapolis Colts safety Jonathan Owens, 31, in the background.

#story #Health #simone #last

Lakers reportedly trying to stop Hawks from sending $46M ex-Warriors NBA champion elsewhere originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Los Angeles Lakers got the bulk of their offseason work done during the opening days of free agency. They were able to add players such as Walker Kessler, Quentin Grimes, and Colin ***** ton to the organization.
Now, Los Angeles is attempting to land former Golden State Warriors NBA champion Jonathan ***** inga. The two sides reportedly have mutual interest.
“There is mutual free agent interest between Jonathan ***** inga and the Lakers, per Jovan Buha. Los Angeles continues to work behind the scenes to secure ***** inga’s commitment as their new wing addition,” NBA reporter Evan Sidery wrote.
While that has been the case, the Lakers have also signed wings Matisse Thybulle and Ziaire Williams. Even so, there is a growing belief that negotiations between the two sides have hit a rough patch and may even be at a stalemate.

#even

There was a time when every conversation about the Philadelphia Eagles' pass rush centered on who they didn't have. Should they trade for a superstar? Would they pursue another expensive veteran? Could they survive without adding one more marquee edge rusher? This time around, Howie Roseman answered those questions differently.
Rather than chasing headlines, the Eagles quietly **** embled one of the NFL's deeper edge rotations. Jonathan Greenard arrived via trade, giving Philadelphia another proven starter capable of making an immediate impact. Free-agent additions Arnold Ebiketie and A.J. Epenesa weren't splashy acquisitions, but both represent the type of low-risk, high-upside moves Roseman has built his reputation on.
Add former first-round pick Nolan Smith, emerging pass rusher Jalyx Hunt and rookie Keyshawn James-Newby, and suddenly the Eagles have no shortage of intriguing options. That's before mentioning Joshua Weru, the undrafted rookie whose athletic upside makes him a fascinating long-term developmental project despite his limited football experience.
Philadelphia's approach says a great deal about how the organization views pass rushing. The Eagles didn't need one player to replace Jaelan Phillips, but this might be a room capable of creating relentless pressure over four quarters.
But take that thought a tad further. They may have found an upgrade for Phillips anyway. If Greenard stays healthy, there's every reason to believe he could become an even better fit than Phillips was because of his versatility and experience within multiple defensive fronts.

#phillips #philadelphia #greenard

Popular Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has been criticized for not doing a great job at developing young talent in recent years. However, it appears that Kerr has learned from past mistakes and is already fully committing to Warriors' rookie Yaxel Lendeborg. Fans fearful of Kerr barely playing Lendeborg can rest easier after a new report from a Golden State insider.
ESPN's Anthony Slater revealed that Kerr is already giving a vote of confidence to Lendeborg and may even start the rookie:
"I asked him about his early conversations with Steve Kerr, and he mentioned, 'Hey, you know, Steve has a history of not playing rookies,' but basically said, you know, he's different, and Steve Kerr's already told him he might start."
Lendeborg has already received more confidence from Kerr than the players that never got to fulfill their potential in Golden State. The older age of Lendeborg as a 22 year old who spent more time in college likely impresses Kerr. Next season's roster also will see the Warriors needing new talent to step up, especially if they can't land LeBron James in free agency. Kerr is ready to give Lendeborg a fair chance to prove he can help the team win.
Lendeborg has joked multiple times about trying to change the narrative that Golden State won't play rookies. Jonathan ****** inga is the biggest reason why Kerr is judged for not being the best coach for young players to get a realistic chance at proving their worth.

#coach #young #talent

Patrick Kane is returning to the Chicago Blackhawks, the team announced Thursday.
The team said Kane signed to a two-year contract with an $8 million salary cap hit. Kane played 16 seasons with the Blackhawks, leading the team to three Stanley Cups.
Hawks legend and former broadcaster Eddie Olczyk spoke on the return of Patrick Kane Thursday.
The Blackhawks picked Kane with the first overall pick in the 2007 NHL Draft. Kane made his debut that season along with fellow rookie Jonathan Toews.
The Blackhawks traded Kane to the New York Rangers in the 2022-23 season. The winger played the past three seasons with the Detroit Red Wings.

#kane #team #thursday #three

Although the Los Angeles Lakers' roster looks largely set, their pursuit of 6-foot-7 forward Jonathan ******* inga hasn't ended.
They have depth at the wing and forward spots after adding Ziaire Williams and Matisse Thybulle in recent days, but they lack a legitimate two-way starting forward. ******* inga could fill that void -- if he changes his ways and embraces such a well-rounded role.
ESPN reporter Anthony Slater went on "NBA Today" on Thursday and outlined where the Lakers' pursuit of ******* inga stands.
"I can tell you that they keep calling Jonathan ******* inga. And again, obviously they have not made a lucrative enough offer for ******* inga to jump. But part of their pitch has been, 'Hey, you can come start here potentially.'
"And that says two things to me. Number one, it says the Lakers still don't want to be done making moves, and they believe they're a little weak on the wing position. Which, I think [Matisse] Thybulle will help. I think Ziaire Williams will help, but they could use some more juice on the wing, and maybe they get ******* inga done. Maybe they don't. I think the LeBron domino affects ******* inga and what he may or may not be able to get. But, again, all I can tell you is Rob Pelinka keeps calling about Jonathan ******* inga"

#kuminga #ziaire

LAS VEGAS (AP) — An investment group that includes ex-Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has bought a minority stake in the Athletics in anticipation of their move to Las Vegas in 2028.
Thursday's announcement by Harbinger Sports Group did not say what percentage of the Athletics it had acquired. Cuban, who maintains a minority stake in the Mavericks, is the general partner and president of the Atlanta-based group. Atlanta Falcons minority owner Rashaun Williams is the founder and chief investment officer.
Co-founder and CEO Steve Cannon is vice chairman of AMB Sports and Entertainment that oversees Mercedes-Benz Stadium and the Atlanta Falcons. Managing partner Jonathan Mariner is the former chief financial officer for Major League Baseball.
"We are minority investors looking to make our investors a lot of money," Cuban said.
John Fisher is the majority owner of the A's and is overseeing construction of a $2 billion, 33,000-capacity domed stadium on the Las Vegas Strip.

#falcons

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 15: Simone Biles speaks onstage during the 2026 ESPY Awards at David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on July 15, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
After revealing a health scare in June, Simone Biles has shared another development with her fans. The seven-time Olympic medalist posted an Instagram Story on Thursday featuring a photo of Biles in surgical attire, accompanied by her husband, Indianapolis Colts safety Jonathan Owens.
"His birthday but he takes me to get my procedure," Biles wrote affectionately. The photo is from July 22, indicating that Biles had already undergone the procedure at the time of posting. The 29-year-old donned a hospital gown, hair net in the photo.
The post is the first update in over a month from Biles, who shared news of a purported near-death experience on June 15.
"Almost dying wasn't on my bingo card earlier this week," Biles wrote last month, adding that she typically preserves her privacy in such circumstances, but felt compelled to share her recent experience.

#july #procedure

League sources maintain that the Cavaliers are among the teams that have registered interest in former No. 5 overall pick Mario Hezonja. The Real Madrid forward has made it clear that he wants to return to the NBA after playing in Europe for the past six seasons and the last four in the Spanish capital. So add Hezonja's name to the list of potential fallback options for Cleveland along with Hawks free agent Jonathan ***** inga. "I think," said one trusted source, "that we're going to see eight or nine players sign right after LeBron makes his choice. Maybe more."
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This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Cavs interested in Mario Hezonja

#hezonja #real #madrid

By Jonathan Landay, Gram Slattery and Timour Azhari
WASHINGTON/RIYADH, July 22 (Reuters) - Iranian drone attacks on CIA facilities in the Gulf have prompted U.S. intelligence **** ysts to investigate whether Russia **** isted by providing targeting information or advanced drone technology, said four people familiar with U.S. intelligence.
These people, who spoke on condition of anonymity to ‌discuss national security matters, said U.S. intelligence officials have not yet reached firm conclusions about the possible Russian involvement in the attacks on CIA facilities. But they cited ‌the strikes' effectiveness and apparent precision, as well as Russia's broader technical support for Iran, as possible evidence.
Reuters and other media have reported — and U.S. officials have acknowledged — that Russia has provided targeting and other support for Iran in its strikes on U.S. targets in the Gulf region generally, but the intelligence community's investigation of possible Russian involvement in supporting the CIA facility attacks has not been previously disclosed.
At least two CIA sites were struck in March, Reuters and other outlets have reported. One of the facilities was the CIA station in Saudi Arabia, which is located in the U.S. embassy in Riyadh, and a separate site was located in eastern Iraq. Some of the sources said additional CIA sites had been hit, but they did not disclose details.

#intelligence #possible #riyadh #russian

By Jonathan Stempel
NEW YORK, July 22 (Reuters) - A judge rejected Zelle's bid to dismiss a lawsuit by New York Attorney General Letitia James, who said the electronic payment ‌platform's refusal to adopt critical safety features enabled fraudsters to steal more than $1 billion ‌from consumers.
In a decision on Tuesday, Justice Phaedra Perry-Bond of a New York state court in Manhattan said James sufficiently alleged that Zelle's parent Early Warning Services "prioritized accessibility, convenience, consumer adoption, and market dominance at the expense of consumer safety" in rushing the platform to market, despite objections from its banking partners.
Early Warning Services is owned by seven large U.S. banks: Bank of America, Capital One, JPMorgan Chase, PNC, Truist, US Bank ‌and Wells Fargo.
Perry-Bond said Zelle also conceded ⁠it is still collecting and retaining fees from fraudulent transactions, raising the question of whether it implicitly or expressly approved what the fraudsters were doing.

#bond #early #bank #fraudsters

Lakers reportedly outbid by Hawks for $82M ex-Thunder NBA champion defensive menace originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Los Angeles Lakers have been extremely active this summer, especially early on with the moves they made. With LeBron James not returning next season, Los Angeles is now building its immediate future around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
The Lakers are searching for a wing who can provide consistent production on both ends of the floor. While no player can fully replace James, Los Angeles is looking for someone who can bring a similar impact. Jonathan ***** inga has emerged as one of the team's top targets.
"There is mutual free agent interest between Jonathan ***** inga and the Lakers, per Jovan Buha. Los Angeles continues to work behind the scenes to secure ***** inga's commitment as their new wing addition," NBA reporter Evan Sidery wrote.
The Lakers have also remained active in trade discussions this summer and do not appear to be finished making moves. HoopsHype's Michael Scotto revealed that Los Angeles was among the teams interested in acquiring NBA champion Lu Dort before the Atlanta Hawks completed a deal.

#champion

LeBron James is still the Cleveland Cavaliers' number one target this summer, but they have begun preparing some alternatives.
A second homecoming to the Cavaliers is definitely on the table for James, who is exploring his options in free agency this summer.
But the Cavs are no longer approaching their team construction with a 'LeBron or nothing' mindset, as they have identified a strong alternative.
According to Cleveland Cavaliers insider Chris Fedor, the Cavs are keeping tabs on Jonathan ******* inga and his free agency struggles.
If James snubs the Cavaliers and joins another team instead, the Cavaliers could choose to approach ******* inga, who is currently without a team.

#summer

Commissioner Adam Silver acknowledged last week the league office can't finish the schedule until LeBron James chooses a destination. That's real power. James Harden remains unsigned while the Cleveland Cavaliers wait on yet another LeBron decision. The futures of other veterans like Draymond Green and Jonathan ****** inga remain murky because of him. Summer League is over. This is usually around the time the league goes into hibernation, when coaches and executives take their well-deserved vacations and get away from business for most of August. LeBron is now encroaching on that time as well.
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Summer League is over. This is usually around the time …

#lebron #summer #well

Jonathan Greenard was acquired to help the Philadelphia Eagles rush the passer, but his impact may extend beyond sacks, pressures and third-down situations.
The veteran edge rusher is already embracing a leadership role inside one of the NFL's most intriguing young defensive fronts. Greenard, who arrived from the Minnesota Vikings in a major offseason trade, has not been fully involved in team drills while working back from December surgery, but he has spent the offseason observing, learning the culture and studying the younger players around him.
Two names have stood out: Jalyx Hunt and Nolan Smith.
While speaking with the Eagles official website, Greenard praised Hunt's natural tools, calling him a "freak" athlete and pointing to the kind of bend and feel that cannot be easily taught. That is notable because Hunt already entered 2026 with momentum after a breakout second season. He led the Eagles in sacks and interceptions in 2025, becoming the first player in franchise history to lead the team in both categories in the same year.
Greenard also had strong praise for Smith, saying the former first-round pick sometimes carries himself like a veteran with seven or eight years of NFL experience. That matters as Smith enters a critical season, trying to prove he is worth a fifth-year option and potentially a long-term contract extension.

#veteran

The Eagles traded for veteran edge rusher Jonathan Greenard in April and signed him to a new four-year contract because they think he can make an impact for them on the field.
Greenard doesn't view that as the only reason why he's in Philadelphia, however. He will be part of a position group that also includes third-year player Jalyx Hunt and 2023 first-round pick Nolan Smith, and both of the younger players impressed him enough during the team's offseason workouts that he sees part of his role as making sure that they keep developing.
"I'm really excited. Jalyx and Nolan, their game is only going to continue to grow," Greenard said, via the team's website. "And I think my job here is just continue to help them with that. Any two cents I got, I'm going to [give them] to make sure that they get to that point that I know they want to get to."
The best-case scenario for the Eagles would be for Greenard to remain an effective pass rusher while Hunt and Smith take the next steps to form a potent trio they can pair with defensive tackles Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis on the front line of the defense.

#hunt #smith #make

Brad Paisley is sharing his amusement at the mystery surrounding Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's tightly guarded wedding plans.
"I took this personally when I got the invite, because in the invite, it said, 'If you're getting this, you mean a lot to us,'" the country singer told the ***** ociated Press in an interview released July 17. He attended the July 3 wedding at New York City's Madison Square Garden with his wife, Kimberly Williams-Paisley – alongside hundreds of high-profile guests.
The elaborate security and logistics behind the celebration left invited guests guessing.
"And it was really fun to watch the cat-and-mouse game of like, 'We can tell you roughly where it's gonna be. We're not gonna say what building. … And here's the date, and if you're in, we'll tell you more,'" Paisley explained. "I went to my wife, I said, 'Want to go?' She's like, 'Absolutely. We've gotta be there.' So we did it. It was RSVP yes."
Swift's strategy appears to have worked. More than two weeks later, there have been no photo leaks, and most guests have remained tight-lipped after signing non-disclosure agreements. American Century Investments CEO Jonathan Thomas said on the July 17 episode of "The Compound and Friends" podcast that he "won't get into the details of the NDA, but it had teeth."

Shaquille O'Neal offered Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce a sarcastic thank-you after discovering that Charles Barkley received an invitation to their wedding while he did not.
The NBA legend was speaking with People at Fanatics Fest in New York City on July 17 when he was asked whether he had been invited to the couple's July 3 ceremony.
"No. Thanks, Taylor. Thanks, Travis," O'Neal replied, maintaining a deadpan expression as he looked toward the camera.
O'Neal delivered the comment at the Javits Center during the three-day sports and entertainment convention. He and Barkley have been friends and on-air rivals for years, so it was pretty funny when Barkley confirmed that he was actually on the guest list. Still, when asked what message he wanted to send the couple, he answered, "May it last forever."
Swift and Kelce, both 36, married at Madison Square Garden before approximately 1,000 guests. Swift's representative confirmed the July 3 ceremony to People. The couple wore custom Christian Dior Haute Couture looks designed by Jonathan Anderson. Swift's brother Austin served as her man of honor, Jason Kelce was his brother's best man and Adam Sandler officiated the ceremony.

Jonathan Thomas kept deleting text messages from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, **** uming the couple's digital wedding invitation was spam.
The American Century Investments CEO shared the story during a recent appearance on "The Compound and Friends" podcast, offering one of the most detailed accounts yet of the extraordinary measures Swift and Kelce took to protect the privacy of their July 3 wedding at Madison Square Garden.
About an hour and 19 minutes into the conversation, Thomas recalled receiving repeated text messages that read, "This is from Taylor and Travis. I promise it's not spam."
Love story: Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce are married: Wedding recap
Convinced they were fake, he deleted them. Eventually, he blocked the number altogether.

By Parisa Hafezi, Samia Nakhoul and Jonathan Saul
DUBAI, July 16 (Reuters) - Iran has asked Yemen's Houthi movement to stand ready to close the Red Sea oil route if the United States strikes Iranian power infrastructure, three sources told Reuters on Thursday, posing a potent new threat to global energy supplies.
The idea has been discussed ‌within the Islamic Republic's leadership, and the message has been conveyed to Iran's Houthi allies, two senior Iranian sources and a regional source familiar with the matter said, ‌speaking on condition of anonymity.
The sources said the Houthis had been informed recently of Tehran's request, which has not been previously reported.
They did not give further details on how it had been conveyed or whether it was after U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to attack Iranian power infrastructure on Tuesday.

By Andrew Goudsward, Jonathan Landay, Erin Banco and Kristina Cooke
July 16 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump renewed his campaign to cast doubt on U.S. elections on Thursday, declassifying intelligence he said exposed fraud and foreign interference despite intelligence findings and independent studies that undercut several of his claims.
Trump has ***** erted that the 2020 elections were "rigged" more than 100 times over the ‌first half of 2026, and has used those claims to push for Congress to pass a restrictive voter ID law called the SAVE America Act, which would impose strict ID requirements on ‌voters, and seek greater federal intervention in elections.
The SAVE America Act has passed the Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives several times with a simple majority, but it does not have the 60 votes to overcome a filibuster in the Republican-led Senate.
Trump, a Republican, said the White House was releasing a trove of classified documents that he said exposed vulnerabilities in U.S. election systems, including claims that:

By Patricia Zengerle, Jonathan Landay and Luc Cohen
WASHINGTON, July 15 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's nominee to be the top U.S. spy, Jay Clayton, refused on Wednesday to directly acknowledge that the Republican president lost the 2020 election despite repeated questioning by Democrats in a tense Senate confirmation hearing.
Trump "isn't in the room today," Democratic Senator ‌Mark Kelly of Arizona told Clayton. "If you can't disagree with him when he's not in the room, are you going to be able to disagree with him when ‌you're sitting across from him?"
Propelled by the Republican president's unfounded claims that U.S. elections are "rigged" and his refusal to accept his 2020 electoral loss to Democrat Joe Biden, the Trump administration has sought to increase federal oversight of U.S. elections and change the way many Americans vote.
Legal experts say such efforts would take power away from states in violation of the U.S. Constitution.

By Jonathan Saul and Renee Maltezou
LONDON/ATHENS, July 15 (Reuters) - Shipping companies are avoiding using a U.S. military-guided transit scheme through the Strait of Hormuz after a wave of Iranian attacks on vessels sparked safety concerns, seven maritime security and shipping industry sources said.
For decades ships sailed into and out of the Gulf using a safe set ‌of lanes down the middle of the strait established by the U.N.'s shipping agency in 1968 dubbed the Traffic Separation Scheme.
Since the Iran war began on February 28, Iranian forces ‌have mined this area, forcing vessels to use one of two makeshift routes close to either the Iranian or Omani coast.
HELPING GULF ENERGY EXPORTS KEEP FLOWING

By Jonathan Stempel
July 14 (Reuters) - The Trump administration was sued on Tuesday by nine environmental groups that said its recent decision to rescind a more than 50-year-old definition of "harm" ‌imperiled wildlife.
In a complaint filed in Seattle federal court, the groups challenged determinations on July ‌10 by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service that "maintaining a freestanding definition of 'harm' is unnecessary," and degrading a habitat does not qualify under the Endangered Species Act as an illegal "take" of endangered and threatened wildlife.
Rescinding the definition of harm violates that law's plain language, defies reason, is arbitrary and capricious, and should be overturned, the complaint said.
The Trump administration has scaled back a variety of environmental initiatives and standards, ‌including by reducing government support for clean ⁠energy and repealing an Obama administration-era scientific finding that climate change threatens public health.