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He’ll be changing tires within a decade

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How so?

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At the beginning of the year, Genesis Steakhouse and Wine Bar lost its kosher status. Now, months after its certificate went away, the not-kosher steakhouse is closing.

Genesis, at 80 Braeswood Square in Houston's Meyerland neighborhood, was one of Houston's premier kosher restaurants, serving up steaks, sushi and more. But on Thursday, Genesis announced its upcoming closure via Facebook, to the disappointment of fans across the city.

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"We had hoped for a quicker resolution, but at this time, closing our doors is the unfortunate path we must take," reps said.

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In addition to praises, commenters also pointed to Goldstein's recent struggles with the Houston Kashruth Association (HKA). The organization revoked Genesis' kosher certification in January 2025, leading to several accusations against the HKA and much controversy.

In a now-deleted Facebook post, Goldstein accused the HKA of "bullying" and having a "personal vendetta" against Genesis. In an interview with Houston Culture Map, Goldstein explained that the certification was revoked after a visit from Rabbi Nosson Dubin, a member of HKA, on Jan. 20.

Goldstein alleged that Dubin asked him to produce an invoice for a package of fish found in the restaurant's freezer. Goldstein explained to Culture Map that Genesis relies on a chef and kosher specialist to maintain the documents and was unable to find them to produce the invoice. The next day, the HKA took away the restaurant's certification.

The loss of the certification, Goldstein said, resulted in the loss of $500,000 worth of private events and catering contracts.

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WASHINGTON — Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum today directed the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to initiate the first step in a robust public engagement process to develop a new schedule for offshore oil and gas lease sales on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf.

“Launching the process to develop the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Program marks a decisive step toward securing American Energy Dominance,” said Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum. “Through a transparent and inclusive public engagement process, we are reinforcing our commitment to responsible offshore energy development—driving job creation, bolstering economic growth and strengthening American energy independence. Under President Donald J. Trump’s leadership, we are unlocking the full potential of our offshore resources to benefit the American people for generations to come.”

BOEM will soon publish in the Federal Register a Request for Information and Comments on the preparation of the 11th National OCS Oil and Gas Leasing Program. This publication will initiate a 45-day public comment period and serve as the initial step in the multi-year planning process.

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The OCS is a vital national resource, playing a critical role in America’s energy security. As of April 1, 2025, BOEM manages 2,227 active oil and gas leases covering approximately 12.1 million acres in OCS regions. Of these, 469 leases are currently producing oil and gas.

These leases generate billions of dollars in revenue for the U.S. Treasury and state governments while supporting hundreds of thousands of American jobs. In fiscal year 2024 alone, production from OCS leases accounted for approximately 14% of domestic oil production and 2% of domestic natural gas production, yielding $7 billion in federal revenues.

Additionally, the OCS holds vast quantities of undiscovered energy resources. BOEM’s most recent assessment estimates a mean of 68.79 billion barrels of oil and 229.03 trillion cubic feet of natural gas.

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Is every news outlet wrong?

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The Energy Department is considering substantial reductions that could potentially stop almost $10 billion in federal funding for clean-energy initiatives, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal. These cuts could impact some of its most notable collaborations with Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) and Occidental Petroleum (NYSE:OXY).

The proposed reductions could disrupt government contracts with energy firms engaged in hydrogen, carbon capture, long-duration energy storage, and other technologies, as per department memos. It is anticipated that thousands of department jobs will be terminated due to these cuts.

These cuts are part of a larger initiative by President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to reduce the size and spending of the government.

Partnerships that could lose DOE funding include those with Exxon for using hydrogen as fuel at a large ethylene plant, NextEra Energy for long-duration storage, and Occidental Petroleum for carbon capture in South Texas.

The department is also contemplating withdrawing funding from four regional hydrogen hubs, primarily in Democratic-leaning regions, while continuing to support three hydrogen hubs in largely Republican areas.

More than 250 projects related to EV charging, wave energy, battery recycling, solar, wind, and other technologies are also at risk due to these proposed cuts.

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