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Colombia to control hippo population through euthanasia

Colombia will launch a plan in the second half of 2026 to control its invasive hippopotamus population, including euthanizing an initial 80 animals, Environment Minister

Colombia to control hippo population through euthanasia
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Oil prices jump 4% on US blockade of Iran after talks break down

Oil prices climbed about 4% on Monday after the U.S. military began a blockade nL6N40V09S of ships leaving Iran's ports, drawing threatened retaliation

Oil prices jump 4% on US blockade of Iran after talks break down
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From Boston to Denver, US drivers cut back as Iran war pushes fuel costs higher

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From Boston to Denver, US drivers cut back as Iran war pushes fuel costs higher
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AI-boosted hacks with Anthropic’s Mythos could have dire consequences for banks

Anthropic's Mythos, a new AI model the company and cybersecurity experts warn could supercharge complex cyberattacks, poses significant challenges

AI-boosted hacks with Anthropic’s Mythos could have dire consequences for banks
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Surging petrol prices drive record EV sales in Europe in March

High petrol prices in Europe steered car buyers towards EVs in a record-beating March, and led to the first month of global EV sales growth this year, data by

Surging petrol prices drive record EV sales in Europe in March
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Texas attorney general probes Lululemon over potential 'forever chemicals' in its activewear

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into athleisure brand Lululemon over the potential presence of "forever chemicals" in its activewear, he said on

Texas attorney general probes Lululemon over potential 'forever chemicals' in its activewear
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Protracted Hormuz crisis could trigger agrifood catastrophe, UN food agency says

A prolonged crisis in the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a global agrifood catastrophe by disrupting fertiliser and energy exports, driving up food prices and squeezing crop

Protracted Hormuz crisis could trigger agrifood catastrophe, UN food agency says
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Japan naphtha-dependent firms flag supply issues despite government assurances

Japanese companies whose output is dependent on naphtha or naphtha-based products are halting orders or slashing production

Japan naphtha-dependent firms flag supply issues despite government assurances
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ANZ expects Brent crude to end 2026 at $88/barrel on Middle East supply losses

ANZ said on Tuesday it expects Brent crude to trade above $90 per barrel in 2026 before ending the year at $88 due to a loss of supply from the Middle East conflict.

ANZ expects Brent crude to end 2026 at $88/barrel on Middle East supply losses
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Iran to allocate part of oil revenues for reconstruction after attacks, minister says

Iranian oil sales in recent weeks have been favourable and part of the revenue will be allocated to repairing damage to industry caused by wartime attacks, Iran's oil

Iran to allocate part of oil revenues for reconstruction after attacks, minister says
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Pope says he will continue to speak out against war after Trump attack

Pope Leo told Reuters on Monday that he plans to continue speaking out against

Pope says he will continue to speak out against war after Trump attack
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Under pressure: Tracking the pain in G7 government debt

The world's major economies have seen their debt levels surge in recent years, while ever-

Under pressure: Tracking the pain in G7 government debt
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Tornado threat ramps up across central US a day after destructive tornadoes in Kansas

Tornado threat ramps up across central US a day after destructive tornadoes in Kansas

Tornado threat ramps up across central US a day after destructive tornadoes in Kansas
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Philippines seeks US extension on waiver to buy Russian oil

The Philippines' Secretary of Energy Sharon Garin on Tuesday said the country has asked the United States to extend a waiver to purchase Russian oil and petroleum products

Philippines seeks US extension on waiver to buy Russian oil
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China Evergrande's billionaire boss falls from circles of power to fraud plea

Mingling with power brokers at centenary celebrations of the Chinese Communist Party on July 1, 2021, a beaming Hui Ka Yan betrayed no sign of the pressure

China Evergrande's billionaire boss falls from circles of power to fraud plea
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Spain, China pledge closer ties in the face of threats to world order

Europe and China must forge closer ties to counter threats to multilateralism, Spanish Premier Pedro Sanchez said on Tuesday after meeting Chinese

Spain, China pledge closer ties in the face of threats to world order
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Delta Air Lines scales back sustainable fuel and net-zero targets, Bloomberg News Reports

Delta Air Lines quietly removed two key environmental targets from its sustainability webpage late last week, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday.

Delta Air Lines scales back sustainable fuel and net-zero targets, Bloomberg News Reports
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Trump's voting restrictions bill may fail, but parts live on in 23 states

The SAVE America Act looks set to die in Congress, but 23 mostly Republican-led U.S. states have recently changed their voting procedures to mirror key aspects of

Trump's voting restrictions bill may fail, but parts live on in 23 states
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Industry group cuts global steel demand forecast for 2026 due to Iran war

The World Steel Association on Tuesday cut its forecast for global crude steel demand this year, partly due to the Iran war slashing consumption in the

Industry group cuts global steel demand forecast for 2026 due to Iran war
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War-weary markets filter out noise

By Mike Dolan April 14 - What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Markets are clinging to hopes that there will be an eventual breakthrough in

War-weary markets filter out noise
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Jet fuel shock from Iran war worsens crisis for global airlines

Air travel's worst crisis in years lurched deeper on Tuesday as Qantas Airways warned of spiralling costs,

Jet fuel shock from Iran war worsens crisis for global airlines
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Cuba's top destinations deserted, without power or fuel under US sanctions

The sun is setting in Pálpite, a small town on the edge of Cuba's vast Zapata Swamp, when suddenly the road swarms with activity.

Cuba's top destinations deserted, without power or fuel under US sanctions
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US, Iran may resume talks this week despite port blockade

Talks to end the Iran war could resume in Pakistan over the next two days, U.S.

US, Iran may resume talks this week despite port blockade
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Global satellite internet companies at a glance

Amazon.com said on Tuesday it would buy satellite company Globalstar in an $11.57 billion deal, as it looks to take on bigger rival SpaceX's Starlink.

Global satellite internet companies at a glance
Business|Economy|Environment

US solar and wind contract prices rose sharply in first quarter

U.S. solar and wind contract prices rose sharply in the first quarter as project developers faced tariffs, labor shortages and permitting challenges amid soaring demand for power

US solar and wind contract prices rose sharply in first quarter
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Camp Mystic director breaks down in court saying he wished he had more information before catastrophic flood

Camp Mystic director breaks down in court saying he wished he had more information before catastrophic flood

Camp Mystic director breaks down in court saying he wished he had more information before catastrophic flood
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Stagflation in EU is worst scenario, we are not yet there -Eurogroup chair

Stagflation in Europe as a result of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran is the worst case scenario and we are not yet there, the chairman of euro zone finance ministers

Stagflation in EU is worst scenario, we are not yet there -Eurogroup chair
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Super Typhoon Sinlaku pounds remote US islands in the Pacific Ocean with ferocious winds

A super typhoon steadily battered a pair of remote U.S. islands in the Pacific Ocean with ferocious winds and relentless rains

Super Typhoon Sinlaku pounds remote US islands in the Pacific Ocean with ferocious winds
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Fertiliser shortages due to Iran war are a key worry for developing world, UN agency says

Fertiliser shortages due to the Iran war are a pressing concern for developing countries and gains from rising oil and gas prices for developing

Fertiliser shortages due to Iran war are a key worry for developing world, UN agency says
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Amazon's $11.6 billion Globalstar deal will not fix rocket launch bottleneck, analysts say

Amazon's $11.6 billion deal to buy Globalstar bolsters its space ambitions with satellites and wireless airwaves, but will not fix the crippling shortage of rocket

Amazon's $11.6 billion Globalstar deal will not fix rocket launch bottleneck, analysts say
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Iran war promises green edge for Asia as plastic packaging runs short

An 'eco-friendly' range of paper tubes and pouches touted by Yonwoo, a South Korean maker of packaging for cosmetics, has

Iran war promises green edge for Asia as plastic packaging runs short
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

US solar cell maker Suniva investing $350 million in South Carolina expansion

U.S. solar manufacturer Suniva said on Tuesday it will invest $350 million in a South Carolina cell factory, with production starting in early 2027.

US solar cell maker Suniva investing $350 million in South Carolina expansion
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

US truckers' diesel spending hits record high on Middle East conflict

The more than 3 million U.S. truckers who move goods for everything from grocery stores to factories to construction sites

US truckers' diesel spending hits record high on Middle East conflict
Economy|Environment|Europe|World

War spurs EU plan for electricity tax cuts, faster shift from fossil fuels, draft shows

The European Union plans to reduce electricity taxes and expand clean technologies faster to cut consumers' exposure to soaring oil and gas prices, as

War spurs EU plan for electricity tax cuts, faster shift from fossil fuels, draft shows
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

NAACP sues Musk's xAI, alleging illegal operation of gas turbines

The largest U.S. civil rights group on Tuesday sued xAI and a subsidiary, claiming they illegally operated more than two dozen gas turbines in Mississippi to power its

NAACP sues Musk's xAI, alleging illegal operation of gas turbines
Business|Environment|Finance|World

Chilean copper miner Codelco, contractors fined after deadly mine collapse

Chilean state copper miner Codelco was fined by labor authorities after last year's deadly collapse at its El Teniente mine, while three contractors whose

Chilean copper miner Codelco, contractors fined after deadly mine collapse
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China Evergrande founder pleads guilty to fraud in Shenzhen court

The founder of China Evergrande Group, the world's most indebted property developer, pleaded guilty to eight charges including misuse of funds, fundraising

China Evergrande founder pleads guilty to fraud in Shenzhen court
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New York mayor names East Harlem as first site for city-run grocery store

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday named East Harlem as the first site for a city-run grocery store, choosing a neighborhood where the

New York mayor names East Harlem as first site for city-run grocery store
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Volkswagen faces Q1 charge after halting EV production in Tennessee, analysts say

Volkswagen is expected to take a hit to first-quarter earnings from the decision to end production of its ID.4 electric SUV at the German carmaker's Tennessee plant,

Volkswagen faces Q1 charge after halting EV production in Tennessee, analysts say
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OpenAI unveils GPT-5.4-Cyber a week after rival's announcement of AI model

OpenAI on Tuesday unveiled GPT-5.4-Cyber, a variant of its latest flagship model fine-tuned specifically for defensive cybersecurity work, following rival Anthropic's announcement

OpenAI unveils GPT-5.4-Cyber a week after rival's announcement of AI model
Economy|Environment|Technology

Maine legislature approves first US moratorium on big data centers

Maine lawmakers have passed a bill that could make it the first U.S. state to put a moratorium on new

Maine legislature approves first US moratorium on big data centers
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Japan manufacturers' confidence dips most in three years on Middle East concerns: Reuters Poll

Japanese manufacturers' confidence posted its biggest month-on-month drop in more than three years in April, dampened by surging oil prices and supply-

Japan manufacturers' confidence dips most in three years on Middle East concerns: Reuters Poll
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Theater group says Paramount, Warner Bros merger 'harmful' to industry

Paramount Skydance's proposed purchase of Warner Bros Discovery will consolidate too much power in one company and cause harm to consumers and the

Theater group says Paramount, Warner Bros merger 'harmful' to industry
Business|Economy|Environment

In apparent flub, Energy Secretary Wright says US heading 'in the wrong direction'

Energy Secretary Chris Wright raised eyebrows Tuesday after saying the country “looks like we’re going in the wrong direction” in remarks hailing a new natural gas pipeline project

In apparent flub, Energy Secretary Wright says US heading 'in the wrong direction'
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Severe storms accompanied by tornadoes damage communities from the Plains to the Midwest

A day after severe storms damaged communities in the Plains and the Midwest, forecasters are warning that storms could bring giant hail, tornadoes and severe wind gusts to the regions again

Severe storms accompanied by tornadoes damage communities from the Plains to the Midwest
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Camp Mystic official testifies that deaths still haven't officially been reported to state agency

The medical officer for the Texas summer camp where 27 girls were killed in a flood last year has testified that she still has not officially reported the deaths to the state health agency that regulates camps

Camp Mystic official testifies that deaths still haven't officially been reported to state agency
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Bike program pays commuters to ditch their cars

Bike program pays commuters to ditch their cars

Bike program pays commuters to ditch their cars
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King Charles to address joint meeting of Congress and meet privately with Trump on US state visit

King Charles to address joint meeting of Congress and meet privately with Trump on US state visit

King Charles to address joint meeting of Congress and meet privately with Trump on US state visit
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Trump again rejects Colorado amid accusations of playing politics with disaster aid

President Donald Trump has again denied a request from Colorado’s governor to help people affected by wildfires and flooding

Trump again rejects Colorado amid accusations of playing politics with disaster aid
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Political

Esparto fireworks explosion arraignments delayed as victims' families voice frustration

Esparto fireworks explosion arraignments delayed as victims' families voice frustration

Esparto fireworks explosion arraignments delayed as victims' families voice frustration
Crime|Education|Environment|US|World

Teen rescued after being kidnapped near bus stop, suspect arrested

Teen rescued after being kidnapped near bus stop, suspect arrested

Teen rescued after being kidnapped near bus stop, suspect arrested
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Ben & Jerry's co-founder wants the company to be independent once more

As Ben & Jerry’s celebrated its annual Free Cone Day on Tuesday, one of the brand’s co-founders was focused on a different sort of freedom

Ben & Jerry's co-founder wants the company to be independent once more
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Artemis II moonshot reflects a spacefaring vision present in Jules Verne’s 19th-century novel

Going to the Moon isn’t just about science. Novelist Jules Verne predicted some of the societal ramifications modern lunar missions are creating today.

Artemis II moonshot reflects a spacefaring vision present in Jules Verne’s 19th-century novel
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health

New federal figures reveal 1 in 3 US households struggle to pay energy bills, but the reality is likely even worse

Households once confident they could afford energy costs are at risk of falling behind on their bills and are making hard trade-offs to keep the lights on.

New federal figures reveal 1 in 3 US households struggle to pay energy bills, but the reality is likely even worse
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|US

'It was like a war zone': Ottawa couple recalls sheltering from Monday night tornado

'It was like a war zone': Ottawa couple recalls sheltering from Monday night tornado

'It was like a war zone': Ottawa couple recalls sheltering from Monday night tornado
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Lifestyle|MidEast|Science|Technology|Travel|World

War intensifies uncertainty for makers of the ultimate in bling, luxury watches

The annual luxury watch fair “Watches and Wonders” opens this week in Switzerland, with the Iran war casting new doubt over an industry that had hoped to rebound from tariff turmoil and a contracting market over the last two years

War intensifies uncertainty for makers of the ultimate in bling, luxury watches
Environment|Health|Science

Antibiotics can trigger bacteria to release bubbles of inflammation tinder, making it harder to treat infection

Bacteria don’t quietly die when exposed to antibiotics – they actively respond in ways that in turn change how your body responds to infection.

Antibiotics can trigger bacteria to release bubbles of inflammation tinder, making it harder to treat infection
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

What if Texas’ destructive Tax Day flood had centered on inner Houston instead? It’s why cities should plan for the improbable

Computer models of the storm hitting different areas show how much damage is possible, yet flood maps still focus on where flooding is most likely instead.

What if Texas’ destructive Tax Day flood had centered on inner Houston instead? It’s why cities should plan for the improbable
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Economists are putting a price on the Iran war fallout in Asia. It doesn’t look good.

Economists are putting a price on the Iran war fallout in Asia. It doesn’t look good.

Economists are putting a price on the Iran war fallout in Asia. It doesn’t look good.
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Camp Mystic official says he didn't see flood warnings issued the day before storm hit

The director of the Texas summer camp where 27 campers and counselors were killed by a devastating flood in 2025 said he did not see early federal and state warnings sent the day before the storm hit and that staff had no meetings about the pending danger

Camp Mystic official says he didn't see flood warnings issued the day before storm hit
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Monster typhoon in the Pacific Ocean is bearing down on group of remote US islands

A super typhoon with dangerous winds is taking aim at several remote U.S. islands in the Pacific Ocean

Monster typhoon in the Pacific Ocean is bearing down on group of remote US islands
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Swalwell's exit shakes up a chaotic California governor's race

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell’s abrupt exit from the race for California governor left his rivals scrambling to lock down his former supporters in a crowded contest with no clear leader

Swalwell's exit shakes up a chaotic California governor's race
Crime|Education|Environment

Alleged white supremacist pleads guilty in fire at Tennessee center that trained civil rights icons

A man linked to white supremacist movements has pleaded guilty to setting a fire that destroyed part of a historic social justice center in Tennessee

Alleged white supremacist pleads guilty in fire at Tennessee center that trained civil rights icons
Business|Economy|Environment

Takeaways from AP and Lee's report on how soybean farmers were impacted by tariffs, Iran war

Midwest soybean farmers are facing an array of compounding issues

Takeaways from AP and Lee's report on how soybean farmers were impacted by tariffs, Iran war
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Tree service surprises teen mentee on 14th birthday

Tree service surprises teen mentee on 14th birthday

Tree service surprises teen mentee on 14th birthday
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

'It's been tough': Farmers concerned about low snowpack

'It's been tough': Farmers concerned about low snowpack

'It's been tough': Farmers concerned about low snowpack
Americas|Environment|Science|Travel|US

California ski resort extends its season after a major spring snowstorm

A major spring snowstorm briefly closed a key Northern California interstate and extended the ski season at Mammoth Mountain

California ski resort extends its season after a major spring snowstorm
Environment|Science

What is a severe thunderstorm?

What is a severe thunderstorm?

What is a severe thunderstorm?
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Big Sur hikers recount discovery of woman found dead near hot springs

Big Sur hikers recount discovery of woman found dead near hot springs

Big Sur hikers recount discovery of woman found dead near hot springs
Environment|Health|Science

Experts discuss health risks of harmful algal blooms in Southwest Florida

Experts discuss health risks of harmful algal blooms in Southwest Florida

Experts discuss health risks of harmful algal blooms in Southwest Florida
Business|Economy|Environment

Hosting solar can be a lifeline for farmers. But overcoming local opposition is tough

Local opposition to solar has long been an obstacle for green energy developers in the United States, but some communities are working to reverse local restrictions

Hosting solar can be a lifeline for farmers. But overcoming local opposition is tough
Business|Economy|Environment

Already under financial pressure, Midwest soybean farmers are squeezed further by tariffs, Iran war

Midwest soybean farmers are facing an array of compounding issues

Already under financial pressure, Midwest soybean farmers are squeezed further by tariffs, Iran war
Economy|Environment|Political|Technology|World

How the US Navy could blockade Iran’s ports and sweep mines from the Strait of Hormuz

How the US Navy could blockade Iran’s ports and sweep mines from the Strait of Hormuz

How the US Navy could blockade Iran’s ports and sweep mines from the Strait of Hormuz
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science

Iran war has some US water utilities facing a fluoride shortage

Some U.S. water utilities are reporting that the Middle East war is disrupting their ability to maintain recommended fluoride levels in the drinking water

Iran war has some US water utilities facing a fluoride shortage
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Small businesses frustrated over repeated power outages, leading to thousands in losses

Small businesses frustrated over repeated power outages, leading to thousands in losses

Small businesses frustrated over repeated power outages, leading to thousands in losses
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|US

Residents demand action as feral hog sightings, damage increase

Residents demand action as feral hog sightings, damage increase

Residents demand action as feral hog sightings, damage increase
Arts|Crime|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Incarcerated artists showcase talents at Carytown Spring Artisan Market

Incarcerated artists showcase talents at Carytown Spring Artisan Market

Incarcerated artists showcase talents at Carytown Spring Artisan Market
Environment|Health|Science

Gray whales are dying in San Francisco Bay at an alarming rate – this isn’t normal

In the past, the gray whale population recovered fairly quickly. But data on baby whales show that isn’t happening, and a new study finds an alarmingly high mortality rate.

Gray whales are dying in San Francisco Bay at an alarming rate – this isn’t normal
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

How a new mapping tool helps Florida planners protect wildlife corridors as the state grows

A new mapping tool allows local governments, conservation groups and landowners to understand how their land-use decisions affect wildlife and natural resources.

How a new mapping tool helps Florida planners protect wildlife corridors as the state grows
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

Cannabis legalization spurs innovation, but not always in ways that benefit patients or public health

Legal recreational cannabis use comes with an increase in innovation – but tends to focus on what marketers and businesses are interested in, rather than health benefits and risks.

Cannabis legalization spurs innovation, but not always in ways that benefit patients or public health
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District school boards have become political hotbeds for book bans and more – here’s what they actually do

School boards have gained attention for taking on controversial issues, such as transgender students participating in sports, but much of their work is administrative.

District school boards have become political hotbeds for book bans and more – here’s what they actually do
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

The 'really rewarding' reason active-duty soldiers are spending free time renovating this home

The 'really rewarding' reason active-duty soldiers are spending free time renovating this home

The 'really rewarding' reason active-duty soldiers are spending free time renovating this home
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A baby born in a tent on a Beirut roadside struggles to survive, her family displaced by war

A newborn baby struggles in a tent along Beirut’s waterfront

A baby born in a tent on a Beirut roadside struggles to survive, her family displaced by war
Economy|Environment|Travel|World

An underwater bus in Havana becomes the ride that matters during Cuba's fuel crisis

In Havana, a special underwater bus has become essential as Cuba faces its worst energy crisis in decades

An underwater bus in Havana becomes the ride that matters during Cuba's fuel crisis
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political

At 100 days rally, Mamdani celebrates and charts a course toward city-run grocery stores

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani rallied to celebrate 100 days in office, boosting his early accomplishments and charting future goals as he pledged to lead with a relentless focus on the city’s working-class

At 100 days rally, Mamdani celebrates and charts a course toward city-run grocery stores
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle

Commercial salmon fishing to open in California for the first time since 2022 as population rebounds

Waters off the coast of California will soon be open to commercial salmon fishing for the first time since 2022

Commercial salmon fishing to open in California for the first time since 2022 as population rebounds
Environment|Science|Technology|World

NASA already has next Artemis flight in its sights following astronauts' triumphant moon flyby

With NASA's lunar comeback a galactic-sized smash, the space agency already has the next Artemis flight in its sights

NASA already has next Artemis flight in its sights following astronauts' triumphant moon flyby
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Dulaney High School community gathers as alum Reid Wiseman makes historic return from space

Dulaney High School community gathers as alum Reid Wiseman makes historic return from space

Dulaney High School community gathers as alum Reid Wiseman makes historic return from space
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Travel

A 23-story hotel in exclusive Miami locale vanishes in seconds with implosion

A hotel at one of Miami’s most exclusive locations has been demolished to make way for something even bigger

A 23-story hotel in exclusive Miami locale vanishes in seconds with implosion
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Years of drought has major energy port of Corpus Christi, Texas, wrestling with water crisis

The Texas city of Corpus Christi is facing a severe water crisis because of a prolonged drought, and it is a threat not just to residential use but also to the refineries and petrochemical plants in a major energy port

Years of drought has major energy port of Corpus Christi, Texas, wrestling with water crisis
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Why reopening the Strait of Hormuz won’t be enough to solve shipping woes and high oil prices

Why reopening the Strait of Hormuz won’t be enough to solve shipping woes and high oil prices

Why reopening the Strait of Hormuz won’t be enough to solve shipping woes and high oil prices
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|World

Haitians cut back on already scarce food and ask how they'll survive rising fuel prices

Haitians are struggling with rising oil prices due to the conflict in Iran

Haitians cut back on already scarce food and ask how they'll survive rising fuel prices
Environment|Travel|World

Cruise companies to Alaska are avoiding a popular excursion to Tracy Arm after a massive landslide

For years, a popular part of many cruises in southeast Alaska has been sailing up Tracy Arm, a long, narrow fjord marked by steep mountains, glittering waterfalls and calving glaciers

Cruise companies to Alaska are avoiding a popular excursion to Tracy Arm after a massive landslide
Environment

Trump wants to cover a White House office building with ‘magic paint.’ Experts advise against it

Trump wants to cover a White House office building with ‘magic paint.’ Experts advise against it

Trump wants to cover a White House office building with ‘magic paint.’ Experts advise against it
Economy|Environment|US|World

Trump approves disaster requests for at least 7 states. Others await aid decisions

President Donald Trump has approved major disaster declarations for seven states

Trump approves disaster requests for at least 7 states. Others await aid decisions
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

Tribal gas stations offer a reprieve from high prices during Iran war

Gas prices are still rising due to the Iran war but drivers are saving by fueling up at tribally owned gas stations

Tribal gas stations offer a reprieve from high prices during Iran war
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Irish police clear demonstrators to reopen refinery as fuel protest causes chaos

Police removed protesters and reopened Ireland’s only oil refinery as a fifth day of disruptive demonstrations over soaring gas prices has left many gas pumps dry and threatened to cripple transportation across the country

Irish police clear demonstrators to reopen refinery as fuel protest causes chaos
Environment

Boulders falling shut down Kamehameha Highway near Waimea Bay, none hurt

Boulders falling shut down Kamehameha Highway near Waimea Bay, none hurt

Boulders falling shut down Kamehameha Highway near Waimea Bay, none hurt
Environment|Science|US|Videos|World

Over a month’s worth of rain has fallen on parts of Hawaii as a storm threatens flooding

Over a month’s worth of rain has fallen on parts of Hawaii as a storm threatens flooding

Over a month’s worth of rain has fallen on parts of Hawaii as a storm threatens flooding
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Gap between rich and poor nations is growing even wider, UN report says

The gap between rich and poor nations is growing even wider as actions agreed to by many countries last year, including overhauling the major global financial institutions, remain unfulfilled promises

Gap between rich and poor nations is growing even wider, UN report says
Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Artemis II astronauts splash down off California’s coast after a historic journey around the moon

Artemis II astronauts splash down off California’s coast after a historic journey around the moon

Artemis II astronauts splash down off California’s coast after a historic journey around the moon
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Developer of Massachusetts offshore wind farm sues to stop turbine manufacturer from walking away

The developer of a major Massachusetts offshore wind farm is suing its turbine manufacturer seeking to force it to stay with the project

Developer of Massachusetts offshore wind farm sues to stop turbine manufacturer from walking away
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Technology|US|World

Five people charged with murder in deadly Northern California fireworks warehouse explosion

Authorities say five people have been charged with murder in a deadly Northern California explosion at a fireworks warehouse that killed seven people

Five people charged with murder in deadly Northern California fireworks warehouse explosion
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Science

IU biology researcher sentenced, deported for smuggling E. coli DNA from China

IU biology researcher sentenced, deported for smuggling E. coli DNA from China

IU biology researcher sentenced, deported for smuggling E. coli DNA from China
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US and Iran prepare for high-level talks as Israel and Hezbollah trade more fire

With the ceasefire in Iran still shaky, U.S. and Iranian negotiators are heading to Pakistan for high-level talks with Iranian officials

US and Iran prepare for high-level talks as Israel and Hezbollah trade more fire
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health

'David versus Goliath mentality': Man wins $70 million lawsuit against Tyson Farms

'David versus Goliath mentality': Man wins $70 million lawsuit against Tyson Farms

'David versus Goliath mentality': Man wins $70 million lawsuit against Tyson Farms
Economy|Environment|World

Neighbors helping neighbors: Iowa farmers step up after Nebraska wildfires

Neighbors helping neighbors: Iowa farmers step up after Nebraska wildfires

Neighbors helping neighbors: Iowa farmers step up after Nebraska wildfires
Arts|Environment|Health|Political|Science

Lawmaker uses satirical 'Spinachgate' video to address water pollution and cancer concerns

Lawmaker uses satirical 'Spinachgate' video to address water pollution and cancer concerns

Lawmaker uses satirical 'Spinachgate' video to address water pollution and cancer concerns
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Family moves to keep Powhatan rural, permanently protects 134 acres for Virginia wildlife

Family moves to keep Powhatan rural, permanently protects 134 acres for Virginia wildlife

Family moves to keep Powhatan rural, permanently protects 134 acres for Virginia wildlife
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Fence installed at prison cliff after inmate's fatal fall

Fence installed at prison cliff after inmate's fatal fall

Fence installed at prison cliff after inmate's fatal fall
Crime|Environment|Lifestyle

'Goats on the run': Police help reunite lost goats with owner

'Goats on the run': Police help reunite lost goats with owner

'Goats on the run': Police help reunite lost goats with owner
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|World

Man's body found after fire burns home in Maine

Man's body found after fire burns home in Maine

Man's body found after fire burns home in Maine
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

Worsening ocean heat waves are 'supercharging' hurricane damage, study finds

Marine heat waves are supercharging the damage caused by hurricanes and tropical cyclones across the globe

Worsening ocean heat waves are 'supercharging' hurricane damage, study finds
Crime|Environment|Lifestyle

Stray dog shootings in Alabama shine light on county with no animal control

Stray dog shootings in Alabama shine light on county with no animal control

Stray dog shootings in Alabama shine light on county with no animal control
Environment|Science|Technology

Climate change is outpacing evolution. Scientists are using DNA to catch up

As climate change outpaces the ability of ecosystems to adapt, scientists are turning to conservation genomics to guide restoration

Climate change is outpacing evolution. Scientists are using DNA to catch up
Business|Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

FAA investigates close call on LAX taxiway just weeks after LaGuardia runway crash

A Frontier Airlines jet nearly collided with two trucks that crossed in front of it Wednesday night at Los Angeles International Airport

FAA investigates close call on LAX taxiway just weeks after LaGuardia runway crash
Business|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Sports

MacIntyre gives middle-finger salute as firm, fast Augusta National bites back at the Masters

The opening round of the Masters on Thursday provided a glimpse of just how difficult a dry, fast Augusta National can play

MacIntyre gives middle-finger salute as firm, fast Augusta National bites back at the Masters
Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|US

Beaver 'arrested' in Toms River after gnawing on residents' nerves

Beaver 'arrested' in Toms River after gnawing on residents' nerves

Beaver 'arrested' in Toms River after gnawing on residents' nerves
Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Alpha-gal syndrome from Lone Star tick bites "an emerging public health concern in Massachusetts"

Alpha-gal syndrome from Lone Star tick bites "an emerging public health concern in Massachusetts"

Alpha-gal syndrome from Lone Star tick bites "an emerging public health concern in Massachusetts"
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How Vance is navigating peace talks with Iran — and his own political future

How Vance is navigating peace talks with Iran — and his own political future

How Vance is navigating peace talks with Iran — and his own political future
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

I found a new meteor shower, and it comes from an asteroid getting broken down by the Sun

A newly identified meteor shower reveals that intense heat is fragmenting a previously unknown asteroid as it passes too close to the Sun.

I found a new meteor shower, and it comes from an asteroid getting broken down by the Sun
Environment|Science|World

Kilauea eruption episode 44 fountains for over 8 hours; tephra chunks falling in nearby areas

Kilauea eruption episode 44 fountains for over 8 hours; tephra chunks falling in nearby areas

Kilauea eruption episode 44 fountains for over 8 hours; tephra chunks falling in nearby areas
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science

Tobacco is still one of the world’s top killers – here are the key obstacles to enacting generational smoking bans

A few US towns have banned cigarette sales to anyone born after a specific date, and several states are considering this path. A psychologist explains why such measures often face stiff resistance.

Tobacco is still one of the world’s top killers – here are the key obstacles to enacting generational smoking bans
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Gaza marks 6 months of a ceasefire that may offer lessons for the Iran war

Friday marks six months since the ceasefire in Gaza took effect, but progress remains limited

Gaza marks 6 months of a ceasefire that may offer lessons for the Iran war
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology|World

China's car exports surge as expectations grow for EV pivot on Iran war energy shock

The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers says Chinese exports of passenger cars have accelerated in March

China's car exports surge as expectations grow for EV pivot on Iran war energy shock
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Irish fuel protests enter fourth day as government seeks to head off shortages, open blocked roads

Protests over high fuel prices in Ireland have entered a fourth day, sparking concerns about fuel shortages and emergency services as demonstrators clogged roads and blocked access to refining and distribution sites around the country

Irish fuel protests enter fourth day as government seeks to head off shortages, open blocked roads
Africa|Economy|Environment|Political|Travel|World

A country-by-country glance at Pope Leo XIV's trip to Africa

Pope Leo XIV’s trip to Africa is so dizzying in its complexity it recalls some of the early globetrotting odysseys of St. John Paul II

A country-by-country glance at Pope Leo XIV's trip to Africa
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Citizen 'Frog Patrol' helps amphibians survive a dangerous road journey in Poland

Hundreds of volunteers have joined a "Frog Patrol" initiative in a forest near the Polish capital of Warsaw to help amphibians survive road crossings during their spring mating rituals

Citizen 'Frog Patrol' helps amphibians survive a dangerous road journey in Poland
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Travel|World

Pope's Africa trip takes him to a source of growth for the church, and critical challenges

Pope Leo XIV is making a long and ambitious odyssey across four African countries -- Algeria, Angola, Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea

Pope's Africa trip takes him to a source of growth for the church, and critical challenges
Business|Economy|Environment|World

The Iran truce may be too late for many African countries

The Iran truce may be too late for many African countries

The Iran truce may be too late for many African countries
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Why NASA sent ‘organ chips’ of the Artemis II crew into space

Why NASA sent ‘organ chips’ of the Artemis II crew into space

Why NASA sent ‘organ chips’ of the Artemis II crew into space
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Beijing calculates its next steps in Iran ceasefire ahead of Trump's trip to China

With a fragile ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran holding for now, China is considering its role in helping find a durable endgame to the war in the Middle East

Beijing calculates its next steps in Iran ceasefire ahead of Trump's trip to China
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Sports|Travel

Spooner, Wisconsin is home to one of the largest musky hatcheries in the world

Spooner, Wisconsin is home to one of the largest musky hatcheries in the world

Spooner, Wisconsin is home to one of the largest musky hatcheries in the world
Crime|Environment|Health|Interview|US|Videos

DNR officer's extrication by Minnesota Air Rescue Team caught on video

DNR officer's extrication by Minnesota Air Rescue Team caught on video

DNR officer's extrication by Minnesota Air Rescue Team caught on video
Business|Environment|Science|World

Trump administration proposes gutting rules targeting coal plant ash that threatens groundwater

The Environmental Protection Agency has gutted rules that target waste from burning coal

Trump administration proposes gutting rules targeting coal plant ash that threatens groundwater
Business|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

'Bench Bunny' overpopulation causes property damage and ongoing frustration for residents

'Bench Bunny' overpopulation causes property damage and ongoing frustration for residents

'Bench Bunny' overpopulation causes property damage and ongoing frustration for residents
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Elderly man and woman rescued from partially submerged car

Elderly man and woman rescued from partially submerged car

Elderly man and woman rescued from partially submerged car
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Cadets recount how ROTC leader and members subdued gunman who targeted them at Old Dominion

Army ROTC cadets who subdued the gunman attacking their classroom at Virginia's Old Dominion University last month are recounting dramatic details publicly for the first time

Cadets recount how ROTC leader and members subdued gunman who targeted them at Old Dominion
Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

An Omaha sinkhole went viral. Hundreds of others fall under the radar.

Video of a sinkhole that swallowed two vehicles in Omaha, Nebraska captured attention around the world, but hundreds of others happen with little notice

An Omaha sinkhole went viral. Hundreds of others fall under the radar.
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|US

Maryland settles with owner and operator of ship that crashed into Baltimore's Key Bridge

Maryland officials have announced a settlement with the owner and operator of the massive cargo ship that crashed into a Baltimore bridge two years ago, causing its deadly collapse

Maryland settles with owner and operator of ship that crashed into Baltimore's Key Bridge
Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|US

Horse reunited with owner after being rescued from flooded creek

Horse reunited with owner after being rescued from flooded creek

Horse reunited with owner after being rescued from flooded creek
Education|Environment|Science|World

The world's oldest octopus fossil isn't an octopus after all, scientists say

Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative

The world's oldest octopus fossil isn't an octopus after all, scientists say
Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Charley the cow saved from slaughter after community comes together to help

Charley the cow saved from slaughter after community comes together to help

Charley the cow saved from slaughter after community comes together to help
Americas|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Argentina approves Milei's bill that eases protections for glaciers despite environmental backlash

Argentina's Congress has approved a bill that eases glacier protections to boost mining investments

Argentina approves Milei's bill that eases protections for glaciers despite environmental backlash
Environment|Science|World

The first predictions for hurricane season are in and El Niño’s fingerprints are all over it

The first predictions for hurricane season are in and El Niño’s fingerprints are all over it

The first predictions for hurricane season are in and El Niño’s fingerprints are all over it
Business|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle

Kentucky couple makes special wheelchairs to help people with disabilities explore outdoors

Kentucky couple makes special wheelchairs to help people with disabilities explore outdoors

Kentucky couple makes special wheelchairs to help people with disabilities explore outdoors
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

Toxic dust from California’s shrinking Salton Sea is harming children’s lung growth – our study tracked the impact in 700 kids

A new study reveals how the lake bed’s toxic dust impairs lung development in children living nearby.

Toxic dust from California’s shrinking Salton Sea is harming children’s lung growth – our study tracked the impact in 700 kids
Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Travel

New Yorkers flock to Manhattan park for lovable woodcocks' bobbing strut

American woodcocks continue to attract onlookers in a New York City park

New Yorkers flock to Manhattan park for lovable woodcocks' bobbing strut
Environment|Health|Science

It’s OK to love all the bees (the honey bees, too)

The accusations you might have heard about nonnative honey bees aren’t backed up by evidence. In fact, there are plenty of ways bees make the world a better place.

It’s OK to love all the bees (the honey bees, too)
Business|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

City offers help replacing Colorado lawns with drought-tolerant alternatives​ as drought restrictions tighten

City offers help replacing Colorado lawns with drought-tolerant alternatives​ as drought restrictions tighten

City offers help replacing Colorado lawns with drought-tolerant alternatives​ as drought restrictions tighten
Environment|Science|World

These two iconic polar species have been driven to endangered status by a warming planet

These two iconic polar species have been driven to endangered status by a warming planet

These two iconic polar species have been driven to endangered status by a warming planet
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Japanese town sours on the crowds coming to see cherry blossoms and Mount Fuji

A viral photo of snow-capped Mount Fuji, a red pagoda and cherry blossoms has brought many tourists to a peaceful Japanese town

Japanese town sours on the crowds coming to see cherry blossoms and Mount Fuji
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

States are struggling to meet their clean energy goals. Data centers are to blame

Nevada's largest utility company says it may not meet its 2030 clean energy goals due to the demands from data centers

States are struggling to meet their clean energy goals. Data centers are to blame
Asia|Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World

Australia moves to shore up fuel supplies as it prepares for extended disruptions

Australia has agreed to underwrite two companies buying fuel at inflated prices, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese warning of extended supply disruptions even if the Iran ceasefire holds

Australia moves to shore up fuel supplies as it prepares for extended disruptions
Business|Economy|Environment

Oregon appellate ruling in PacifiCorp case could jeopardize $1 billion in wildfire victim damages

An Oregon appeals court has sided with PacifiCorp in a ruling that could possibly jeopardize over $1 billion in damages for victims of the state's devastating 2020 wildfires

Oregon appellate ruling in PacifiCorp case could jeopardize $1 billion in wildfire victim damages
Arts|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|US|World

Former Fort Bragg employee charged with leaking classified information to journalist

Former Fort Bragg employee charged with leaking classified information to journalist

Former Fort Bragg employee charged with leaking classified information to journalist
Business|Crime|Environment|Health|US

Parking garage collapses in Grays Ferry, Philadelphia; 1 dead, search for 2 others underway

Parking garage collapses in Grays Ferry, Philadelphia; 1 dead, search for 2 others underway

Parking garage collapses in Grays Ferry, Philadelphia; 1 dead, search for 2 others underway
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

‘It really bent your mind’: The life-altering phenomenon astronauts experience in space

‘It really bent your mind’: The life-altering phenomenon astronauts experience in space

‘It really bent your mind’: The life-altering phenomenon astronauts experience in space
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science|US|World

'Climate change is kicking our butts.' March smashes heat records for continental US

March has been the hottest month on record for the continental United States in 132 years, according to federal weather data

'Climate change is kicking our butts.' March smashes heat records for continental US
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

San Joaquin County seniors, veterans get free public rides through local nonprofit

San Joaquin County seniors, veterans get free public rides through local nonprofit

San Joaquin County seniors, veterans get free public rides through local nonprofit
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Health|Science

Oyster farmers question the reopening of bays after oil spill

Oyster farmers question the reopening of bays after oil spill

Oyster farmers question the reopening of bays after oil spill
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Weber State students show local residents innovative ways to cut energy use, lower bills

Weber State students show local residents innovative ways to cut energy use, lower bills

Weber State students show local residents innovative ways to cut energy use, lower bills
Education|Environment|Science

Reclaiming the Range: Northern Colorado's 11-year journey to restore the west's most iconic species

Reclaiming the Range: Northern Colorado's 11-year journey to restore the west's most iconic species

Reclaiming the Range: Northern Colorado's 11-year journey to restore the west's most iconic species
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Mexico’s president weighs fracking to curb reliance on US natural gas

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has announced plans to tap into unconventional natural gas deposits to reduce reliance on foreign energy

Mexico’s president weighs fracking to curb reliance on US natural gas
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Fire breaks out at Rio de Janeiro Olympic Park; no injuries reported

A fire has broken out at Rio de Janeiro's Olympic Park velodrome, prompting a major emergency response

Fire breaks out at Rio de Janeiro Olympic Park; no injuries reported
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

City honors 11-year-old girl, woman for saving child from drowning

City honors 11-year-old girl, woman for saving child from drowning

City honors 11-year-old girl, woman for saving child from drowning
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Sports

Masters in bloom: More than azaleas and dogwood make up golf's most beautiful garden

Everyone knows about the azaleas and dogwoods at Augusta National during the Masters

Masters in bloom: More than azaleas and dogwood make up golf's most beautiful garden
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World

Zeldin tells climate skeptics to 'celebrate vindication' after repeal of baseline climate rule

The head of the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday defended his decision to repeal the legal determination that serves as the basis for federal rules to slow climate change

Zeldin tells climate skeptics to 'celebrate vindication' after repeal of baseline climate rule
Education|Environment|Science|Sports

Michigan DNR reports finding 15-pound walleye in Muskegon River

Michigan DNR reports finding 15-pound walleye in Muskegon River

Michigan DNR reports finding 15-pound walleye in Muskegon River
Arts|Entertainment|Environment|Sports|Travel

Walking this golf course is now a botanist’s dream

Walking this golf course is now a botanist’s dream

Walking this golf course is now a botanist’s dream
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle

Woman fights off offender after being groped on CTA Red Line train in the Loop

Woman fights off offender after being groped on CTA Red Line train in the Loop

Woman fights off offender after being groped on CTA Red Line train in the Loop
Environment

Flood risk continues through Friday as a storm system brings numerous rounds of rain to the islands

Flood risk continues through Friday as a storm system brings numerous rounds of rain to the islands

Flood risk continues through Friday as a storm system brings numerous rounds of rain to the islands
Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Habitat loss from development pushes more black bears into the city

Habitat loss from development pushes more black bears into the city

Habitat loss from development pushes more black bears into the city
Environment|Science|Technology

High-altitude balloons set to fly over the ArkLaTex

High-altitude balloons set to fly over the ArkLaTex

High-altitude balloons set to fly over the ArkLaTex
Environment|Science|Technology|US|World

Fireball spotted in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware traveled at 30,000 mph before disintegrating, NASA says

Fireball spotted in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware traveled at 30,000 mph before disintegrating, NASA says

Fireball spotted in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware traveled at 30,000 mph before disintegrating, NASA says
Economy|Environment|World

'I'm going there.' Oil drilling fuels a migrant surge in isolated city in Brazil's Amazon

Exploratory oil drilling off the coast of Brazil's Amazon rainforest are reshaping life in Oiapoque, a small city in the poor state of Amapa that is receiving thousand of migrants looking for work

'I'm going there.' Oil drilling fuels a migrant surge in isolated city in Brazil's Amazon
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Takeaways from AP’s story on how oil drilling is fueling a migrant surge in Brazil's Amazon

Exploratory oil drilling off the coast of Brazil’s Amazon rainforest is reshaping life in Oiapoque, a small city in the poor state of Amapa that is receiving thousand of migrants looking for work

Takeaways from AP’s story on how oil drilling is fueling a migrant surge in Brazil's Amazon
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

In an uncertain environment for corporate giving, Liberty Mutual Foundation launches $600M endowment

Tariff-driven uncertainty, rising costs and tax law changes have prompted many companies to reconsider their strategies

In an uncertain environment for corporate giving, Liberty Mutual Foundation launches $600M endowment
Environment|Science

City animals act in the same brazen ways around the world

Cities breed smart wildlife because it takes savvy to survive there.

City animals act in the same brazen ways around the world
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political

Philadelphia’s 40-year history of protecting undocumented immigrants began with churches hiding refugees from El Salvador

A historian explores how religious congregations, activists and city officials have supported undocumented immigrants in Philadelphia over the past 40 years.

Philadelphia’s 40-year history of protecting undocumented immigrants began with churches hiding refugees from El Salvador
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Water conservation works, but climate change is outpacing it: Phoenix, Denver and Las Vegas offer a glimpse of the future

Cities have the best chance of reducing water use when people actively participate in water conservation, but even that might not be enough in the future.

Water conservation works, but climate change is outpacing it: Phoenix, Denver and Las Vegas offer a glimpse of the future
Environment|Health|Science|World

Mutual aid and self-sufficiency are key to life near USSR’s contaminated nuclear test zone in Kazakhstan

When I talk about my anthropological fieldwork, many Americans are shocked to learn that “living on a nuclear test site” is even a logical statement.

Mutual aid and self-sufficiency are key to life near USSR’s contaminated nuclear test zone in Kazakhstan
Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Artemis II astronauts channel Apollo 8 with a striking Earthset photo

The Artemis II astronauts are now forever intertwined with Apollo 8

Artemis II astronauts channel Apollo 8 with a striking Earthset photo
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Political|US

Sen. Elissa Slotkin sits down with Trump voters in Iowa while campaigning for Democrats

Michigan U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin is in Iowa to support Democratic congressional candidates and gather insights on how Democrats could win over President Donald Trump's supporters

Sen. Elissa Slotkin sits down with Trump voters in Iowa while campaigning for Democrats
Americas|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Hundreds of Cuban women rally against US energy blockade as crisis deepens

Hundreds of Cuban women have gathered in Havana to decry a U.S. energy embargo and other measures imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump that are strangling the Caribbean island

Hundreds of Cuban women rally against US energy blockade as crisis deepens
Crime|Education|Environment|Health

Texas officials investigating hundreds of complaints against Camp Mystic amid license renewal bid

Texas health regulators have told Camp Mystic’s owners they are investigating hundreds of complaints following last year’s deadly floods that killed 27 girls

Texas officials investigating hundreds of complaints against Camp Mystic amid license renewal bid
Business|Environment|Technology|Travel|World

Travelers will face limits on how many chargers they can carry as airlines try to reduce fire risks

Travelers will soon face restrictions on how many portable chargers they can carry on a flight as airlines continue to try to reduce the risk of another lithium battery fire aboard their jets

Travelers will face limits on how many chargers they can carry as airlines try to reduce fire risks
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|Travel|US

Delta joins the growing list of US airlines raising checked bag fees as jet fuel costs soar

Delta Air lines is joining a growing list of U.S. carriers raising checked bag fees

Delta joins the growing list of US airlines raising checked bag fees as jet fuel costs soar
Environment|Science|World

A Super El Niño is coming. Here’s how a hotter ocean could change the weather near you

A Super El Niño is coming. Here’s how a hotter ocean could change the weather near you

A Super El Niño is coming. Here’s how a hotter ocean could change the weather near you
Business|Celebrity|Crime|Economy|Education|Election|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|MidEast|Political

Tanner Horner pleads guilty in killing of 7-year-old Athena Strand, case moves to sentencing phase

Tanner Horner pleads guilty in killing of 7-year-old Athena Strand, case moves to sentencing phase

Tanner Horner pleads guilty in killing of 7-year-old Athena Strand, case moves to sentencing phase
Education|Environment|Health|Technology

School buses stocked with lifesaving kits

School buses stocked with lifesaving kits

School buses stocked with lifesaving kits
Economy|Environment|Science

Why the Persian Gulf has more oil and gas than anywhere else on Earth

For sheer abundance and ease of production of oil and natural gas, it simply doesn’t get any better than the Persian Gulf region.

Why the Persian Gulf has more oil and gas than anywhere else on Earth
Environment

Albuquerque Fire Rescue expands fleet with new UTVs, type 3 engine

Albuquerque Fire Rescue expands fleet with new UTVs, type 3 engine

Albuquerque Fire Rescue expands fleet with new UTVs, type 3 engine
Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health

Stockton has become dumping ground for abandoned dogs, animal rescues say

Stockton has become dumping ground for abandoned dogs, animal rescues say

Stockton has become dumping ground for abandoned dogs, animal rescues say
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Lexington community still healing 1 year after fatal gas explosion

Lexington community still healing 1 year after fatal gas explosion

Lexington community still healing 1 year after fatal gas explosion
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

California gas prices turn residents to Amtrak

California gas prices turn residents to Amtrak

California gas prices turn residents to Amtrak
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

RobCo Wildlife Rescue gives injured backyard bunnies a second chance

RobCo Wildlife Rescue gives injured backyard bunnies a second chance

RobCo Wildlife Rescue gives injured backyard bunnies a second chance
Environment

Environmental groups urge appeals court panel to lift halt on closing Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz'

Environmental groups have asked a federal appellate court panel to lift its temporary halt on closing an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades

Environmental groups urge appeals court panel to lift halt on closing Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz'
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Deere & Co agrees to pay $99 million to settle 'right to repair' lawsuit

Deere & Co. has agreed to pay $99 million as part of a settlement that would resolve a class action lawsuit accusing the farm equipment giant of monopolizing repair services

Deere & Co agrees to pay $99 million to settle 'right to repair' lawsuit
Crime|Environment|Travel|US|Videos

Flooding strands drivers and prompts more than a dozen rescues over the holiday weekend

Flooding strands drivers and prompts more than a dozen rescues over the holiday weekend

Flooding strands drivers and prompts more than a dozen rescues over the holiday weekend
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|US

Motorcycle crash ends in flames near kids; far West Side residents urge need for speed bumps

Motorcycle crash ends in flames near kids; far West Side residents urge need for speed bumps

Motorcycle crash ends in flames near kids; far West Side residents urge need for speed bumps
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Uber driver finds python left behind by passengers who attended Philadelphia reptile show

Uber driver finds python left behind by passengers who attended Philadelphia reptile show

Uber driver finds python left behind by passengers who attended Philadelphia reptile show
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health

Black-led nonprofits didn't see the lasting funding boosts promised after 2020's racial reckoning

New research reveals that financial gains for many Black-led nonprofits after George Floyd’s murder were short-lived

Black-led nonprofits didn't see the lasting funding boosts promised after 2020's racial reckoning
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Stopgap measures aren't enough to halt rising prices as the world scrambles for more oil

Global leaders have been scrambling to contain the rising cost of oil and gasoline since the start of the Iran war

Stopgap measures aren't enough to halt rising prices as the world scrambles for more oil
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Red lights are flashing on the scarcity of oil

Red lights are flashing on the scarcity of oil

Red lights are flashing on the scarcity of oil
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Vietnam elects Communist Party chief as president, echoing China's power structure

Vietnam has unanimously elected Communist Party leader To Lam as president, consolidating his control over both party and state

Vietnam elects Communist Party chief as president, echoing China's power structure
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump widens threat to all of Iran's power plants and bridges as his deadline for a deal approaches

President Donald Trump has expanded his threat against Iran to include all power plants and bridges as his Tuesday ultimatum approaches

Trump widens threat to all of Iran's power plants and bridges as his deadline for a deal approaches
Crime|Education|Environment|Technology|Travel

Car shell suspended on rock face above British Columbia highway in apparent prank

Authorities in British Columbia have urged people to stay away from a rock face above a highway in the Canadian province where a Volkswagen Beetle shell was suspended in an apparent prank by engineering students

Car shell suspended on rock face above British Columbia highway in apparent prank
Business|Entertainment|Environment|Sports

Rays are victorious in return to Tropicana Field after Hurricane Milton tore off the roof in 2024

With cowbells ringing in the stands, Bryan Baker was fired up after striking out Pete Crow-Armstrong to give the Tampa Bay Rays a triumphant return to Tropicana Field

Rays are victorious in return to Tropicana Field after Hurricane Milton tore off the roof in 2024
Business|Crime|Environment|Sports|Travel

Analysis by avalanche experts questions decisions by guides on deadly California backcountry trip

An investigation has found that nine backcountry skiers killed in the deadliest avalanche in modern California history were being guided through dangerous terrain when safer routes were available

Analysis by avalanche experts questions decisions by guides on deadly California backcountry trip
Environment|Health|Science

How does spider venom damage human cells? Researchers uncover the killer mechanism of recluse spider toxin

Not all spider venoms are created equal. Some are harmless to people, while others can be quite dangerous.

How does spider venom damage human cells? Researchers uncover the killer mechanism of recluse spider toxin
Business|Economy|Environment|Sports|US|World

Winter weather forecasts force Mets, Guardians and White Sox to move up Tuesday starts to afternoon

The anticipation of winter weather has forced the New York Mets, Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox to change scheduled night games to afternoon starts on Tuesday

Winter weather forecasts force Mets, Guardians and White Sox to move up Tuesday starts to afternoon
Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Political

DeSantis signs Florida law to label groups as terrorists and expel student supporters

Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a law allowing Florida leaders to label groups as domestic or foreign terrorist organizations

DeSantis signs Florida law to label groups as terrorists and expel student supporters
Economy|Environment|Food|Science

Hormuz closure threatens the global food supply – why grocery price hikes are coming

Fertilizer is more expensive and in shorter supply. Without the right amounts of fertilizer at specific times, yields drop, food prices increase and food shortages result.

Hormuz closure threatens the global food supply – why grocery price hikes are coming
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2 US lawmakers visiting Cuba denounce island's 'economic bombing' under energy blockade

Two U.S. lawmakers are calling for a permanent solution to Cuba’s crises after witnessing the effects of a U.S. energy blockade during an official visit to the island

2 US lawmakers visiting Cuba denounce island's 'economic bombing' under energy blockade
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Man foraging 100 percent of his food for an entire year

Man foraging 100 percent of his food for an entire year

Man foraging 100 percent of his food for an entire year
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Family fights state over oil leaking into their home

Family fights state over oil leaking into their home

Family fights state over oil leaking into their home
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Iowa State develops AI tool to help farmers identify and remove pests

Iowa State develops AI tool to help farmers identify and remove pests

Iowa State develops AI tool to help farmers identify and remove pests
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Tampa Bay marinas, boaters feeling gas price pains

Tampa Bay marinas, boaters feeling gas price pains

Tampa Bay marinas, boaters feeling gas price pains
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App helping restaurants cut waste while giving diners deals

App helping restaurants cut waste while giving diners deals

App helping restaurants cut waste while giving diners deals
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If fuel prices don't come back down, seafood prices could go up in Maine and the US

If fuel prices don't come back down, seafood prices could go up in Maine and the US

If fuel prices don't come back down, seafood prices could go up in Maine and the US
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Low-voltage utility elections face surge of attention as electricity bills rise

Skyrocketing power demand from massive data centers and rising household electric bills are injecting a wave of attention into who is getting elected to watch over electric utilities

Low-voltage utility elections face surge of attention as electricity bills rise
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A freakishly dry spring is literally changing the landscape in Colorado

A freakishly dry spring is literally changing the landscape in Colorado

A freakishly dry spring is literally changing the landscape in Colorado
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After harsh winter, Ukrainians find joy in releasing bats rescued from war

Children and volunteers gathered at a nature park on the edge of Kyiv to release bats into the night sky

After harsh winter, Ukrainians find joy in releasing bats rescued from war
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A gray whale that swam 20 miles up a Washington state river is found dead

A juvenile gray whale that swam 20 miles up a river in Washington state has been found dead

A gray whale that swam 20 miles up a Washington state river is found dead
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As 4 astronauts aim to make history at the moon, Trump recommends slashing NASA’s budget

As 4 astronauts aim to make history at the moon, Trump recommends slashing NASA’s budget

As 4 astronauts aim to make history at the moon, Trump recommends slashing NASA’s budget
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Video shows fox attacking woman

Video shows fox attacking woman

Video shows fox attacking woman
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Annual Easter celebration brings families to Maryland Zoo

Annual Easter celebration brings families to Maryland Zoo

Annual Easter celebration brings families to Maryland Zoo
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Mourning for dinosaurs, 65 million years too late

Mourning for dinosaurs, 65 million years too late

Mourning for dinosaurs, 65 million years too late
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Pope Leo urges those who ‘unleash wars’ to choose peace in his first Easter message

Pope Leo urges those who ‘unleash wars’ to choose peace in his first Easter message

Pope Leo urges those who ‘unleash wars’ to choose peace in his first Easter message
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Aid groups warn Iran war is hindering food and medicine from reaching millions

Aid groups are warning that the war in the Middle East has upended their ability to get food and medicine to millions in need and that more people will suffer if the violence continues

Aid groups warn Iran war is hindering food and medicine from reaching millions
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Workers plan to halt strike at major US meatpacking plant and resume negotiations

Workers at one of the nation’s largest meatpacking plants plan to return to work next week and halt a three-week strike in order to resume negotiations with the plant's owner

Workers plan to halt strike at major US meatpacking plant and resume negotiations
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Southern California wildfire mostly contained as officials lift many evacuation orders

A smoky wildfire in Southern California that broke out Friday morning was mostly under control Saturday afternoon

Southern California wildfire mostly contained as officials lift many evacuation orders
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The global oil crisis is turning into an everything crisis

The global oil crisis is turning into an everything crisis

The global oil crisis is turning into an everything crisis
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Floods, landslides triggered by heavy rain in Afghanistan leave 77 dead in 10 days, authorities say

The Afghanistan Disaster Management Authority says widespread flooding, landslides and lightning strikes triggered by heavy rain and storms across the country have left 77 people dead and 137 injured over the past 10 days

Floods, landslides triggered by heavy rain in Afghanistan leave 77 dead in 10 days, authorities say
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Death toll from Afghan quake rises, including 8 members of refugee family returned from Iran

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake has struck northern Afghanistan, killing at least eight members of a refugee family near Kabul

Death toll from Afghan quake rises, including 8 members of refugee family returned from Iran
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Fossils from China show complex life evolved millions of years earlier than once thought

Fossils from China show complex life evolved millions of years earlier than once thought

Fossils from China show complex life evolved millions of years earlier than once thought
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European ministers call for profit caps on energy companies as Iran war drives price surge

Finance ministers from five European Union member states are urging the bloc to introduce a windfall tax on energy companies as surging oil and gas prices raise inflation fears

European ministers call for profit caps on energy companies as Iran war drives price surge
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Crews battle fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California that's forced some to evacuate

Crews are battling a smoky and fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California that has forced some residents to evacuate and a community college to temporarily close its doors

Crews battle fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California that's forced some to evacuate
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The Latest: US A-10 attack aircraft was hit by Iranian air defense forces, says Iran’s state media

One crew member has been recued after an American aircraft was shot down in Iran

The Latest: US A-10 attack aircraft was hit by Iranian air defense forces, says Iran’s state media
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Trump administration to rejoin offshore drilling agencies separated after 2010 Gulf oil spill

The Trump administration said Friday it is rejoining two agencies that were split up in the aftermath of the 2010 Gulf oil spill

Trump administration to rejoin offshore drilling agencies separated after 2010 Gulf oil spill
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‘I’m not dying here’: Father of 3 describes rescue from flash flooding

‘I’m not dying here’: Father of 3 describes rescue from flash flooding

‘I’m not dying here’: Father of 3 describes rescue from flash flooding
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Dog survives bear attack while guarding family's chickens

Dog survives bear attack while guarding family's chickens

Dog survives bear attack while guarding family's chickens
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Mother accused of forcing unneeded medical treatments on son, warrant says

Mother accused of forcing unneeded medical treatments on son, warrant says

Mother accused of forcing unneeded medical treatments on son, warrant says
Crime|Environment|US

New Jersey state troopers rescue bear cub from highway ditch

State police troopers came to the rescue of a bear cub found in a ditch along the side of a major interstate highway in northern New Jersey

New Jersey state troopers rescue bear cub from highway ditch
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United Airlines raises bag fees amid rising fuel costs and introduces tiered premium fares

United Airlines is raising checked bag fees starting Friday

United Airlines raises bag fees amid rising fuel costs and introduces tiered premium fares
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Raw dairy farm recalls some cheese products as FDA investigates E. coli outbreak

A California producer of raw milk and cheese products is recalling some of its products under pressure from federal officials

Raw dairy farm recalls some cheese products as FDA investigates E. coli outbreak
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Why one Las Vegas newspaper just stopped printing its rival

The Las Vegas Review-Journal will no longer print its rival the Las Vegas Sun for the first time in decades, sharpening a longtime legal dispute between the southern Nevada newspapers

Why one Las Vegas newspaper just stopped printing its rival
Education|Environment

Schools awarded $1.5M FEMA grant for safe room

Schools awarded $1.5M FEMA grant for safe room

Schools awarded $1.5M FEMA grant for safe room