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Students branch out and climb trees to learn up close how to care for them and why they help cities flourish

Cities benefit from trees, which can cool concrete sprawls and improve air quality.

Students branch out and climb trees to learn up close how to care for them and why they help cities flourish
Education|Environment|Health|World

Not cool at school: Europe’s classrooms struggle with the heat

At break time on Wednesday at the Harris Primary Academy Mayflower in Chafford Hundred, just east of London,

Not cool at school: Europe’s classrooms struggle with the heat
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Oil prices at pre-war levels on rising Middle East supply

Oil prices were on Thursday at levels last seen before the start of the Iran war, as expectations of rising supply from the Middle East outweighed

Oil prices at pre-war levels on rising Middle East supply
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Small crates, crematories and an unusual text: How authorities found a dog trainer was responsible for the deaths of 11 dogs

Small crates, crematories and an unusual text: How authorities found a dog trainer was responsible for the deaths of 11 dogs

Small crates, crematories and an unusual text: How authorities found a dog trainer was responsible for the deaths of 11 dogs
Asia|Environment|Science|World

A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off northern Japan. No tsunami warning is triggered

A powerful earthquake has struck off Japan’s northern coast but there was no danger of a tsunami, the country’s meteorological agency said

A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off northern Japan. No tsunami warning is triggered
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

AI is plowing through the workplace. This new group wants to help people adapt and have jobs

A new bipartisan nonprofit wants to help Americans who find they're out of work because of AI

AI is plowing through the workplace. This new group wants to help people adapt and have jobs
Arts|Business|Education|Environment|Political|World

Palestinians decry Israeli push for control over ancient West Bank sites

An Israeli bill that would extend civil control over ancient sites in the West Bank has drawn criticism from Palestinians and Israeli rights

Palestinians decry Israeli push for control over ancient West Bank sites
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

Heatwave-hit London climate week spurs calls for faster action

London got a glimpse of the future normal during its eighth annual climate week after an event dedicated to discussing the

Heatwave-hit London climate week spurs calls for faster action
Asia|Environment|World

Heavy rains from nearby typhoon pound Taiwan, 200 to be evacuated on east coast

Heavy rains from a passing typhoon caused localised flooding in Taipei and parts of southern Taiwan on Thursday, while more than 200 people on the east coast will be

Heavy rains from nearby typhoon pound Taiwan, 200 to be evacuated on east coast
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Strikes, soaring costs and M&A await BHP's new CEO Craig

Newly minted BHP CEO Brandon Craig faces a crowded in-tray as he takes mining's top job on July 1, from threatened iron ore

Strikes, soaring costs and M&A await BHP's new CEO Craig
Americas|Environment|Science|World

Two major earthquakes strike Venezuela, killing at least 32 and injuring hundreds

Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, killing at least 32 people and injuring 700 after dozens of buildings collapsed

Two major earthquakes strike Venezuela, killing at least 32 and injuring hundreds
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Vietnam urges consumers to save power as heatwave drives record demand

Vietnam's state utility EVN called on firms and households to conserve energy on Thursday to ease the strains on the country's power grid, with intense heat driving

Vietnam urges consumers to save power as heatwave drives record demand
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Political|World

Shiite Muslims collectively mourn to mark Muharram and Ashoura

Shiite Muslims in the U.S. and worldwide have been observing a period of mourning leading to the day of Ashoura, which marks the seventh-century killing of Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad

Shiite Muslims collectively mourn to mark Muharram and Ashoura
Environment|Political|Science|World

Venezuela's Rodriguez declares state of emergency after earthquake, does not give figure of dead

Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez on Wednesday declared a state of emergency after strong back-to-back earthquakes and nearly two dozen aftershocks shook the country,

Venezuela's Rodriguez declares state of emergency after earthquake, does not give figure of dead
Australia|Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|World

Fortescue becomes latest Australian miner to face sexual harassment class action suit

Australia's Fortescue, the world's fourth-largest iron ore miner, was hit on Thursday with a class action lawsuit alleging the widespread sexual

Fortescue becomes latest Australian miner to face sexual harassment class action suit
Environment|Science|World

US says it is mobilizing assistance for Venezuela after earthquakes

The U.S. said late on Wednesday it was in touch with Venezuelan authorities following strong earthquakes and was mobilizing assistance for the South

US says it is mobilizing assistance for Venezuela after earthquakes
Americas|Environment|Science|World

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela, causing widespread damage

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, causing widespread damage, collapsing buildings and sending panicked residents into the streets

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela, causing widespread damage
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Magnitude 6.9 quake strikes Japan's northeast, no tsunami warning

An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck Japan's northeast coast on Thursday, but no tsunami warning was issued, no injuries were immediately reported and no irregularities were found

Magnitude 6.9 quake strikes Japan's northeast, no tsunami warning
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|World

How one Indian textile worker copes with extreme heat in factory work and cramped living quarters

One of the groups worst affected by India’s climate-driven extreme summer heat is migrant, blue collar workers whose jobs require them to work in hot factory floors, often for hours without a break

How one Indian textile worker copes with extreme heat in factory work and cramped living quarters
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US|World

The Latest: Crowd gathers on the National Mall to hear Trump rally for America 250 kickoff

President Donald Trump is on Washington’s National Mall on Wednesday for a campaign-style rally that he hopes gets Americans excited about his presidency and the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations

The Latest: Crowd gathers on the National Mall to hear Trump rally for America 250 kickoff
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Lawmakers demand answers as turmoil over Reflecting Pool repair continues

Congressional Democrats are calling for investigations into renovations at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, as the ongoing drama over the president’s problem-plagued, $16 million rehabilitation project continues to roil the capital

Lawmakers demand answers as turmoil over Reflecting Pool repair continues
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Lithium producers bet on battery storage as demand shifts beyond EVs

The lithium industry is growing more optimistic about a market recovery as booming demand for battery storage systems helps offset a slowdown in some

Lithium producers bet on battery storage as demand shifts beyond EVs
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|World

Billionaire Rennert-controlled company settles Peru lead poisoning case for $150 million

A business controlled by the American billionaire Ira Rennert reached a $150 million settlement in the United States with 1,373 Peruvians who claimed they were

Billionaire Rennert-controlled company settles Peru lead poisoning case for $150 million
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump White House asks Congress to approve year-round E15 gasoline sales

President Donald Trump's White House asked Congress on Wednesday to pass a law allowing year-round sales of gasoline containing higher volumes of ethanol,

Trump White House asks Congress to approve year-round E15 gasoline sales
Environment|Science|World

Rural area in Northern California jolted by its biggest quake since 1940

A rural area of Northern California has experienced its strongest earthquake since 1940, but it caused only mild shaking with no immediate reports of major damage

Rural area in Northern California jolted by its biggest quake since 1940
Business|Economy|Environment|Political

Trump refuses to sign bipartisan housing bill into law. What does that mean for homebuyers, renters?

A sprawling legislative package aimed at lowering the cost of housing and spurring more home construction won broad bipartisan approval from Congress this week, but it’s hit a major roadblock in becoming law

Trump refuses to sign bipartisan housing bill into law. What does that mean for homebuyers, renters?
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Oil curve points to near-term glut as Hormuz flows rise

A short-term glut has pushed oil futures back to pre-war levels as Middle East exports jump, analysts

Oil curve points to near-term glut as Hormuz flows rise
Environment|Europe|Health|Science|World

Europe swelters under deadly 'Omega' heatwave, more records broken

Western Europe was in the grip of a heatwave on Wednesday that claimed dozens of lives, disrupted power supplies,

Europe swelters under deadly 'Omega' heatwave, more records broken
Business|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Sacramento's cockroach problem is getting worse. Experts say this species is partly to blame

Sacramento's cockroach problem is getting worse. Experts say this species is partly to blame

Sacramento's cockroach problem is getting worse. Experts say this species is partly to blame
Environment

Dry Creek Fire destroys Homes and Buildings

Dry Creek Fire destroys Homes and Buildings

Dry Creek Fire destroys Homes and Buildings
Crime|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|World

Family describes moment DUI suspect crashed into home

Family describes moment DUI suspect crashed into home

Family describes moment DUI suspect crashed into home
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Economists see El Niño lifting Brazil inflation, central bank survey shows

Economists in Brazil expect the El Niño weather pattern will have a significant impact on inflation this year and next, not all of which has been

Economists see El Niño lifting Brazil inflation, central bank survey shows
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Colombia's vote may reshape the Amazon's future as political winds shift across Latin America

Abelardo de la Espriella, set to be Colombia’s president, has intensified debate over the future of the Amazon

Colombia's vote may reshape the Amazon's future as political winds shift across Latin America
Business|Economy|Environment

Phillips 66 CEO warns of refining, petrochemical earnings volatility from Hormuz disruptions

Phillips 66 CEO Mark Lashier said at the Reuters Global Energy Forum in New York on Wednesday that refining and petrochemical earnings face greater volatility due to uncertainty

Phillips 66 CEO warns of refining, petrochemical earnings volatility from Hormuz disruptions
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Brent settles at lowest since before start of Iran war as more tankers exit Hormuz

The benchmark global oil price declined more than $3 on Wednesday to settle at its lowest level since before the start of the Iran war as supply

Brent settles at lowest since before start of Iran war as more tankers exit Hormuz
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Father and Daughter escape from House Fire

Father and Daughter escape from House Fire

Father and Daughter escape from House Fire
Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health

Concerns grow over south Minneapolis homeless encampment near child care center

Concerns grow over south Minneapolis homeless encampment near child care center

Concerns grow over south Minneapolis homeless encampment near child care center
Crime|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

A year after catastrophic floods, Texas expands warning sirens as communities question whether it's enough

A year after catastrophic floods, Texas expands warning sirens as communities question whether it's enough

A year after catastrophic floods, Texas expands warning sirens as communities question whether it's enough
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

¿Cómo las ranitas coquí jóvenes equilibran las demandas de crecimiento y de combatir enfermedades?

Un nuevo estudio rastrea cómo las ranas jóvenes equilibran la energía entre crecer y combatir infecciones.

¿Cómo las ranitas coquí jóvenes equilibran las demandas de crecimiento y de combatir enfermedades?
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Political

Teens invited to "take over" Chicago City Hall during meeting on large teen gatherings

Teens invited to "take over" Chicago City Hall during meeting on large teen gatherings

Teens invited to "take over" Chicago City Hall during meeting on large teen gatherings
Environment|Health|Political|Sports|World

In a visit to Capitol, Jessie Diggins and other Olympians push for climate change solutions

Olympian Jessie Diggins visited Capitol Hill with her four medals in hand to advocate for clean air, clean water and a healthy planet

In a visit to Capitol, Jessie Diggins and other Olympians push for climate change solutions
Environment|Health|Science|World

What Europe's extreme heat can do to your body

Amid Europe's deadly heat wave, CNN's Laura Paddison looks at the effects of extreme heat on the human body.

What Europe's extreme heat can do to your body
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

Extreme heat is melting national records across Europe, with more coming Thursday

Extreme heat is melting national records across Europe, with more coming Thursday

Extreme heat is melting national records across Europe, with more coming Thursday
Education|Environment|Science|World

The most controversial fossil site in human evolution just got even more puzzling

The most controversial fossil site in human evolution just got even more puzzling

The most controversial fossil site in human evolution just got even more puzzling
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|World

Man dies after vehicle crashes into Pittsburgh-area creek

Man dies after vehicle crashes into Pittsburgh-area creek

Man dies after vehicle crashes into Pittsburgh-area creek
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science

US says chemical maker Chemours to pay $450M to settle 'forever chemicals' case

The Trump administration has reached a multi-state settlement with chemical giant Chemours Co. over years-long, illegal discharges of synthetic “forever chemicals” used to make products resistant to water, grease and stains

US says chemical maker Chemours to pay $450M to settle 'forever chemicals' case
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Ukraine’s latest long-range strikes on Russia hit a major natural gas plant and satellite centers

Ukrainian forces have struck a major natural gas processing plant and two key satellite communications centers in Russia

Ukraine’s latest long-range strikes on Russia hit a major natural gas plant and satellite centers
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Health

Pfizer dismissed from US states' drug price-fixing lawsuit

Pfizer has been dismissed as a defendant in a sweeping antitrust lawsuit in which most U.S. states accused dozens of drugmakers and executives of fixing prices

Pfizer dismissed from US states' drug price-fixing lawsuit
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|US

Chemours agrees to $450 million settlement with US Justice Department over chemical release

The U.S.

Chemours agrees to $450 million settlement with US Justice Department over chemical release
Business|Economy|Environment|World

US oil executives see slight output growth, future outlook uncertain, survey says

U.S. oil executives expect domestic oil production to increase slightly at current prices but said geopolitical uncertainties and regulatory issues

US oil executives see slight output growth, future outlook uncertain, survey says
Crime|Education|Environment

Snake rescuer pleads for return of 4 pythons stolen near Oceanside Pier

Snake rescuer pleads for return of 4 pythons stolen near Oceanside Pier

Snake rescuer pleads for return of 4 pythons stolen near Oceanside Pier
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political

Trump cancels signing of largest housing affordability bill in a generation

Trump cancels signing of largest housing affordability bill in a generation

Trump cancels signing of largest housing affordability bill in a generation
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|World

As Surfside prepares to mourn 5 years since the Champlain Towers collapse, findings detail the deterioration beforehand

As Surfside prepares to mourn 5 years since the Champlain Towers collapse, findings detail the deterioration beforehand

As Surfside prepares to mourn 5 years since the Champlain Towers collapse, findings detail the deterioration beforehand
Environment|Europe|Science|Travel|World

Dangerous heat wave in Europe

Soaring temperatures are fueling one of Western Europe’s worst June heat waves on record. Pau Mosquera reports from Spain.

Dangerous heat wave in Europe
Economy|Environment|Science|World

War-induced fertilizer shortage may be reducing US soil and water pollution

Decades of farmers using more fertilizer than they needed have quietly built up large reserves of nutrients in the soil.

War-induced fertilizer shortage may be reducing US soil and water pollution
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|US|World

Texas camp where 28 died in floods files for bankruptcy

The operators of Camp Mystic, where 28 campers and staff members died in catastrophic flooding in Texas last year, filed for bankruptcy protection on Wednesday.

Texas camp where 28 died in floods files for bankruptcy
Environment|Science|Technology|World

AI is an energy and water hog, here's what you can do to counter that

As the world tries to curb human-caused climate change and not run dry of water, every online query is increasing our environmental footprint and exacerbating the problem

AI is an energy and water hog, here's what you can do to counter that
Education|Environment|Health|Science

How young coquí frogs balance the competing demands of growth and fighting disease

A new study tracks how young frogs are trying to avoid a deadly fungal infection.

How young coquí frogs balance the competing demands of growth and fighting disease
Arts|Economy|Environment|Political

Fact check: Trump’s false and unproven claims about the Reflecting Pool

Fact check: Trump’s false and unproven claims about the Reflecting Pool

Fact check: Trump’s false and unproven claims about the Reflecting Pool
Environment|Science|World

Argentina to return two rare maned wolves to the wild

Conservationists will return two maned wolves, rescued after the death of their mother, to the wild next month in Argentina, where the long-legged

Argentina to return two rare maned wolves to the wild
Arts|Business|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Burning throats and persistent headaches: What life is like in Los Angeles neighborhood plagued by a weeklong warehouse fire

Burning throats and persistent headaches: What life is like in Los Angeles neighborhood plagued by a weeklong warehouse fire

Burning throats and persistent headaches: What life is like in Los Angeles neighborhood plagued by a weeklong warehouse fire
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

When a rip current sucks you out to sea, try not to panic

Rip currents are one of the coast’s greatest dangers and account for the most beach rescues every year

When a rip current sucks you out to sea, try not to panic
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Millions lose food stamps under Trump cuts. Arizona is hardest hit

When Angelica Garcia tried to renew her food stamps this spring, she said she thought she knew the drill.

Millions lose food stamps under Trump cuts. Arizona is hardest hit
Business|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Technology

Jeep Cherokee vs Subaru Forester: Edmunds sizes up hybrid SUVs

The new Jeep Cherokee and the Subaru Forester Wilderness could be appealing if you’re interested in a high-mpg SUV that can help you get out into nature on the weekends

Jeep Cherokee vs Subaru Forester: Edmunds sizes up hybrid SUVs
Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

Australia's top export sectors face rising strike threats

Labour unrest has flared up across Australia's resources sector, with its lucrative iron ore mines and ports facing heightened

Australia's top export sectors face rising strike threats
Australia|Environment|Health|Science|World

Australia ramps up bird flu testing as second state reports case

Australian authorities ramped up surveillance and testing of wildlife and livestock on Wednesday after a second state reported a case of the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu

Australia ramps up bird flu testing as second state reports case
Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Australia's central bank still has work to do to reduce inflation, deputy governor says

Australia's central bank has work to do to tame "too high" inflation, a top official said on Wednesday, although he added that lower global oil prices stemming from a

Australia's central bank still has work to do to reduce inflation, deputy governor says
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US

US House overwhelmingly backs affordable housing bill

Bipartisan legislation that aims to speed the construction of more affordable housing in the United States was headed to passage in the U.S.

US House overwhelmingly backs affordable housing bill
Crime|Environment|Political|US|World

Troubled Reflecting Pool faces fresh scrutiny over vandalism claims and duck deaths

President Donald Trump says six people have been arrested over recent damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

Troubled Reflecting Pool faces fresh scrutiny over vandalism claims and duck deaths
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Consolidated Edison CEO says grid equipment must expand for longer heat waves 

Consolidated Edison CEO Tim Cawley, speaking at the  Reuters Global Energy Forum in New York on Tuesday, said the utility must upsize parts of

Consolidated Edison CEO says grid equipment must expand for longer heat waves 
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Rio Tinto sees lithium as fastest-growing division, executive says

Rio Tinto. expects its lithium business to grow faster than its copper, iron ore and other divisions as it works to triple production by 2028 for the

Rio Tinto sees lithium as fastest-growing division, executive says
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US

US House passes affordable housing bill, sending it to Trump for enactment

The U.S.

US House passes affordable housing bill, sending it to Trump for enactment
Business|Environment|Europe|Technology|Travel|World

Trains halted across Germany because of communication system problem

A problem with a communications system forced Germany’s railway system to halt all trains, leaving passengers stranded across the country

Trains halted across Germany because of communication system problem
Business|Economy|Environment|World

House gives final approval to bipartisan housing bill aimed at lowering costs

The House has given final approval to a broad bipartisan bill aimed at lowering the cost of housing, with lawmakers in both parties eager to show progress on affordability issues ahead of this year’s midterm elections

House gives final approval to bipartisan housing bill aimed at lowering costs
Education|Environment|Political|Science|World

Court lifts 250th anniversary deadline for Trump administration to reinstall US park exhibits

President Donald Trump's administration does not need to reinstall dozens of exhibits that it removed from national parks on topics such as slavery and

Court lifts 250th anniversary deadline for Trump administration to reinstall US park exhibits
Environment|Europe|Health|Science|World

France records its hottest day ever as Europe withers in early heat wave

France recorded its hottest day ever as an early heat wave gripped Europe

France records its hottest day ever as Europe withers in early heat wave
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

California intends to sue Trump administration over deal to end offshore wind project

California intends to sue the Trump administration over its deal to end an offshore wind project proposed off the state’s central coast

California intends to sue Trump administration over deal to end offshore wind project
Environment|Science|Technology|World

A seismic event bounced off Earth’s core and shifted an island country

A seismic event bounced off Earth’s core and shifted an island country

A seismic event bounced off Earth’s core and shifted an island country
Arts|Business|Economy|Election|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Lifestyle|Political|US

Trump tests Rust Belt pitch in Pennsylvania amid Iran, inflation pressures

U.S.

Trump tests Rust Belt pitch in Pennsylvania amid Iran, inflation pressures
Environment|Europe|Health|Science

Toxic caterpillars infest Berlin's parks

Toxic caterpillars have spread across Berlin's parks and green spaces, causing painful rashes and prompting a major cleanup effort. CNN's Sebastian Shukla reports.

Toxic caterpillars infest Berlin's parks
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle

Beloved tortoise reportedly stolen from shop now home safe

Beloved tortoise reportedly stolen from shop now home safe

Beloved tortoise reportedly stolen from shop now home safe
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Science

Rare little brown bat gives Nebraska researchers, conservationists big hope

Rare little brown bat gives Nebraska researchers, conservationists big hope

Rare little brown bat gives Nebraska researchers, conservationists big hope
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

US announces $17.5 billion in loans for nuclear power supply chain

The U.S.

US announces $17.5 billion in loans for nuclear power supply chain
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Trump administration announces $17.5 billion in loans for 10 new large nuclear reactors

The Trump administration is providing $17.5 billion to speed the development of 10 new large nuclear reactors to meet the skyrocketing power demand from massive data centers

Trump administration announces $17.5 billion in loans for 10 new large nuclear reactors
Business|Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Police warn of hog running loose through town

Police warn of hog running loose through town

Police warn of hog running loose through town
Environment|Science|US

Tornado spotted in Illinois as severe storms sweep through the Midwest

A tornado was seen near Dix, Illinois, Sunday evening as severe storms swept across the Midwest.

Tornado spotted in Illinois as severe storms sweep through the Midwest
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Family says downed tree narrowly missed 18-month-old’s window in overnight storm

Family says downed tree narrowly missed 18-month-old’s window in overnight storm

Family says downed tree narrowly missed 18-month-old’s window in overnight storm
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science

Sargassum seaweed is trapping endangered green sea turtles along the Texas coast this summer

Sargassum seaweed is trapping endangered green sea turtles along the Texas coast this summer

Sargassum seaweed is trapping endangered green sea turtles along the Texas coast this summer
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Russia eyes diesel export ban, fuel imports amid Ukrainian strikes; Crimea restricts public life

Russia is considering a diesel export ban, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Tuesday, while a newspaper reported on possible fuel imports to tackle shortages,

Russia eyes diesel export ban, fuel imports amid Ukrainian strikes; Crimea restricts public life
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|World

Climate-vulnerable countries push for global funding framework

The world’s most climate-vulnerable nations and a set of major development banks launched a new initiative on Tuesday aimed at unlocking cheaper and more

Climate-vulnerable countries push for global funding framework
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Oil prices finish 1% lower as investors focus on Hormuz flows after peace talks

Oil prices settled 1% lower on Tuesday as investors kept a close watch on crude flows through the Strait of Hormuz following signs of progress in U.S.

Oil prices finish 1% lower as investors focus on Hormuz flows after peace talks
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Technology

Top auto regulator opens special probe after a Tesla slams into a Texas home, killing a 76-year-old

The top U.S. auto regulator has opened an investigation after a Tesla using an automated driving feature slammed into a Texas home at high speed and killed a 76-year-old woman standing inside

Top auto regulator opens special probe after a Tesla slams into a Texas home, killing a 76-year-old
Economy|Education|Environment|Health

Judge rules government can't stop SNAP dollars from buying candy and sugary drinks

A judge has ruled that the U.S. government cannot stop people enrolled in the biggest food aid program from using benefits to buy candy and soda

Judge rules government can't stop SNAP dollars from buying candy and sugary drinks
Environment|Health|Travel|World

Traveling to a heat wave zone: Here’s what tourists need to know

Traveling to a heat wave zone: Here’s what tourists need to know

Traveling to a heat wave zone: Here’s what tourists need to know
Environment|Health|Science|World

Dozens drown, schools close, heat records set to be annihilated: Europe has a major heat problem and it’s only getting worse

Dozens drown, schools close, heat records set to be annihilated: Europe has a major heat problem and it’s only getting worse

Dozens drown, schools close, heat records set to be annihilated: Europe has a major heat problem and it’s only getting worse
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance

Woman forced to pay nearly $900 in utility bills owed by home's previous owners

Woman forced to pay nearly $900 in utility bills owed by home's previous owners

Woman forced to pay nearly $900 in utility bills owed by home's previous owners
Environment|Europe|Health|World

Forty drown in France as people seek relief from Europe's heatwave

Forty people have drowned in France over recent days as they sought to cool down to escape record heat, the prime

Forty drown in France as people seek relief from Europe's heatwave
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Bangladesh says $300 billion climate finance goal falls short, calls for more support

Bangladesh called on Tuesday for more funds and faster support for developing countries facing escalating threats from climate change, saying the global climate financing

Bangladesh says $300 billion climate finance goal falls short, calls for more support
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Science

Donors gave U.S. charities $617 billion in 2025, according to the new Giving USA report

Philanthropic donations in the U.S. rose to $617 billion in 2025, marking a 3% increase from the previous year

Donors gave U.S. charities $617 billion in 2025, according to the new Giving USA report
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Exxon can sue Cuba over property confiscated in 1960, Supreme Court rules

Exxon can sue Cuba over property confiscated in 1960, Supreme Court rules

Exxon can sue Cuba over property confiscated in 1960, Supreme Court rules
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Sports

Video shows Pittsburgh-area officer catching panicked fawn: "Fearlessness of a FIFA World Cup Goaltender"

Video shows Pittsburgh-area officer catching panicked fawn: "Fearlessness of a FIFA World Cup Goaltender"

Video shows Pittsburgh-area officer catching panicked fawn: "Fearlessness of a FIFA World Cup Goaltender"
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|US|World

Investigation underway after officer shoots 16 times at 2 abandoned dogs, killing 1

Investigation underway after officer shoots 16 times at 2 abandoned dogs, killing 1

Investigation underway after officer shoots 16 times at 2 abandoned dogs, killing 1
Environment|Health|Science|World

The health risks of extreme heat

The world is baking under extreme heat, with Europe, Asia and parts of the U.S. all dealing with scorching temperatures.

The health risks of extreme heat
Business|Economy|Environment|World

US states sue California over landmark plastics packaging law

California has been sued by 17 U.S. states, which are seeking to undo a new state law designed to limit the use of single-use plastic and promote recycling.

US states sue California over landmark plastics packaging law
Environment|Science|Technology

Watch the first-ever video of a newfound spider’s spring-loaded death trap

Watch the first-ever video of a newfound spider’s spring-loaded death trap

Watch the first-ever video of a newfound spider’s spring-loaded death trap
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Constellation Energy to supply nuclear power to Walmart facility under 15-year deal

Retail bellwether Walmart has signed a long-term nuclear power purchase agreement with Constellation Energy, the companies said on Tuesday.

Constellation Energy to supply nuclear power to Walmart facility under 15-year deal
Arts|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment

US giving grew 3% in 2025, crossing the $600B mark for the first time

Giving that’s associated with the wealthiest Americans – from bequests and foundations to universities and donor-advised funds – fared better than usual.

US giving grew 3% in 2025, crossing the $600B mark for the first time
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

CNN reporter went into a heat chamber. She lost enough sweat to fill two soda cans

At the University of South Wales, Professor Damian Bailey runs an environmental testing chamber that can alter temperature, altitude, pressure and oxygen levels. CNN’s Senior Climate Reporter Laura Paddison put her body to the test under extreme heat and humidity to understand how these conditions can quickly become deadly and why a warming world is dangerous for us all.

CNN reporter went into a heat chamber. She lost enough sweat to fill two soda cans
Environment|Europe|Health|Science

Germany battles aggressive outbreak of poisonous caterpillars

Germany battles aggressive outbreak of poisonous caterpillars

Germany battles aggressive outbreak of poisonous caterpillars
Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Everyone experiences loss and grief – but that doesn’t make it any easier to talk with kids about it

Parents and educators sometimes avoid having conversations about grief with children because they don’t know what to say. Here are some tips for how to approach it.

Everyone experiences loss and grief – but that doesn’t make it any easier to talk with kids about it
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From Hormuz to the cockpit: How warfare and criminal activity undermine GPS and the race to safeguard navigation

From airliners to supertankers, GPS has long been invaluable for safe navigation, but its signals can easily be jammed and almost as easily faked. Researchers are racing to develop backups.

From Hormuz to the cockpit: How warfare and criminal activity undermine GPS and the race to safeguard navigation
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

How everyone pays the cost for patents on seeds, and private companies get rich from keeping them secret

When huge companies assert their patents, smaller businesses and public plant breeders are dissuaded from conducting research that might not be illegal at all.

How everyone pays the cost for patents on seeds, and private companies get rich from keeping them secret
Education|Environment|Health|World

As Native American boarding schools project ends, survivors describe feeling honored and restored

The National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition is wrapping up an oral history project in Tulsa, Oklahoma

As Native American boarding schools project ends, survivors describe feeling honored and restored
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

Asian refiners see little room for Iranian oil, leaving China as key buyer after US waiver

A temporary U.S. sanctions waiver on Iranian oil sales is unlikely to draw orders from well-stocked Asian refiners,

Asian refiners see little room for Iranian oil, leaving China as key buyer after US waiver
Business|Economy|Environment|MidEast|World

More vessels transit Hormuz, Qatar-linked LNG tankers return, data show

Three stranded supertankers passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, while seven empty Qatar-linked

More vessels transit Hormuz, Qatar-linked LNG tankers return, data show
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Russia, Iran lead surge in gas flaring, dimming global hopes to end the practice

Global gas flaring rose to a six-year high in 2025, driven by increases in Russia and Iran, according to World Bank data, hindering efforts to end by the

Russia, Iran lead surge in gas flaring, dimming global hopes to end the practice
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UN chief calls on AI firms to come clean on environmental costs

The United Nations called on major artificial intelligence companies on Tuesday to publicly disclose the full environmental cost of their data centres

UN chief calls on AI firms to come clean on environmental costs
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NatPower, Tesla reach deal on first phase of $5 billion battery storage plan

Independent energy firm NatPower and Tesla said on Tuesday they had reached a deal to build 25 gigawatt hours of battery storage in

NatPower, Tesla reach deal on first phase of $5 billion battery storage plan
Environment|Science|Technology|World

AI companies should release environmental impact, commit to clean energy, says UN chief

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is calling on artificial intelligence companies to release information about the carbon, water and land used to power their systems

AI companies should release environmental impact, commit to clean energy, says UN chief
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‘Pure’ New Zealand chases gold as record prices burnish allure

New Zealand is fast-tracking gold projects and courting mining investors as soaring bullion prices revive a sector long in decline,

‘Pure’ New Zealand chases gold as record prices burnish allure
Business|Crime|Environment|Finance|Technology|US

US opens probe of fatal Tesla crash into Texas home

A U.S. agency said on Monday it was investigating the June 19 crash of a Tesla Model 3 that was reportedly using an advanced driver

US opens probe of fatal Tesla crash into Texas home
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Coast Guard helicopter crashes on a training mission in Alaska and four crew members are injured

A Coast Guard helicopter has crashed in southeast Alaska

Coast Guard helicopter crashes on a training mission in Alaska and four crew members are injured
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US gasoline prices tumble for sixth straight week

Diplomacy between the U.S. and Iran has translated into relief at the pump for Americans, data showed on Monday, with gasoline prices falling for a sixth

US gasoline prices tumble for sixth straight week
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Senate passes housing bill in bid to ease supply crunch, high costs

The U.S.

Senate passes housing bill in bid to ease supply crunch, high costs
Crime|Environment

Patrols and nanobubbles on display at the Reflecting Pool as Trump looks for a renovation do-over

National Guard members and U.S. Park Police are patrolling the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

Patrols and nanobubbles on display at the Reflecting Pool as Trump looks for a renovation do-over
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Solar manufacturing group seeks US trade probe of cell imports from South Korea

Three solar panel makers urged U.S. officials to investigate cell imports from South Korea, saying firms including Hanwha's Qcells were using them to evade tariffs on Chinese

Solar manufacturing group seeks US trade probe of cell imports from South Korea
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Senate passes a bipartisan housing bill aimed at increasing supply and lowering prices

The Senate has passed a bipartisan housing bill that aims to bring down home prices and increase supply

Senate passes a bipartisan housing bill aimed at increasing supply and lowering prices
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BP, Marathon, 7-Eleven, Walmart sued for allegedly using AI to boost California gas prices

Gas station operators including BP, Circle K, Marathon Petroleum, 7-Eleven, Walmart and Albertsons were sued on Monday by California drivers who accused them of

BP, Marathon, 7-Eleven, Walmart sued for allegedly using AI to boost California gas prices
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US FAA taps ASI for software overhaul to improve flight schedules, cut delays

The Federal Aviation Administration said on Monday that it has awarded an $875 million, 12-year contract to Air Space Intelligence to overhaul U.S.

US FAA taps ASI for software overhaul to improve flight schedules, cut delays
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Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS found to be up to 12 billion years old

Scientists studying the comet 3I/ATLAS have determined that this interstellar visitor is remarkably ancient – formed an estimated 10 to 12 billion years

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS found to be up to 12 billion years old
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New York governor announces completion of Smart Path Connect grid project

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Monday the completion of the 100-mile Smart Path Connect transmission project, a major grid upgrade expected to deliver over $438

New York governor announces completion of Smart Path Connect grid project
Crime|Environment|US|World

Tornadoes kill 3 in the Midwest, Plains as storm threat shifts east

Tornadoes kill 3 in the Midwest, Plains as storm threat shifts east

Tornadoes kill 3 in the Midwest, Plains as storm threat shifts east
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Trump threatens serious criminal penalties for those he says ‘vandalized’ the Reflecting Pool

Trump threatens serious criminal penalties for those he says ‘vandalized’ the Reflecting Pool

Trump threatens serious criminal penalties for those he says ‘vandalized’ the Reflecting Pool
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Coast Guard rescues two men drifting in open ocean without life jackets

Coast Guard rescues two men drifting in open ocean without life jackets

Coast Guard rescues two men drifting in open ocean without life jackets
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US proposes to slash costs for energy drillers on federal lands

The Trump administration on Monday proposed looser rules for oil and gas drilling operations on federal lands, including a dramatic cut to clean-up costs for abandoned wells.

US proposes to slash costs for energy drillers on federal lands
Education|Environment|Technology|US

US House committee reaches bipartisan deal on social media rules for youth

U.S.

US House committee reaches bipartisan deal on social media rules for youth
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Neighbors concerned after house explosion

Neighbors concerned after house explosion

Neighbors concerned after house explosion
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A fire at a cold-storage warehouse in Los Angeles has been burning for days. Here’s what we know

A fire at a cold-storage warehouse in Los Angeles has been burning for days. Here’s what we know

A fire at a cold-storage warehouse in Los Angeles has been burning for days. Here’s what we know
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Bonneville Fire near University of Utah settles overnight, now 5% contained

Bonneville Fire near University of Utah settles overnight, now 5% contained

Bonneville Fire near University of Utah settles overnight, now 5% contained
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|US

Wildfire evacuees — some separated from pets — wait for chance to return home

Wildfire evacuees — some separated from pets — wait for chance to return home

Wildfire evacuees — some separated from pets — wait for chance to return home
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Mexico's president seeks to restart oil shipments to Cuba as island's crises deepen

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says her country seeks to restart oil shipments to Cuba soon, a move that could provide much needed relief as the island’s crises deepen given a lack of petroleum

Mexico's president seeks to restart oil shipments to Cuba as island's crises deepen
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Metro Waste Authority warns of lithium-ion battery fires at landfills

Metro Waste Authority warns of lithium-ion battery fires at landfills

Metro Waste Authority warns of lithium-ion battery fires at landfills
Business|Economy|Environment|World

California sues US EPA over sending emissions rules to Congress for potential reversal

The state of California sued the U.S.

California sues US EPA over sending emissions rules to Congress for potential reversal
Education|Environment|Europe|Health|World

At least 18 dead in France, including two children in hot car, as Europe bakes

At least 18 people died in France, including two children left in a hot car, as a heatwave hung over Europe,

At least 18 dead in France, including two children in hot car, as Europe bakes
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Health|US

Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan dies at 100

Former U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan has died at the age of 100

Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan dies at 100
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Pope Leo XIV warns wars are 'fed' faster than people as aid money dries up

Pope Leo XIV says wars are being sustained more easily than people are fed

Pope Leo XIV warns wars are 'fed' faster than people as aid money dries up
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

South Carolina crews rescue combative swimmer at pier

South Carolina crews rescue combative swimmer at pier

South Carolina crews rescue combative swimmer at pier
Crime|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine and Russia exchange deadly strikes, with at least one child killed

A Russian drone strike on Sumy in northeastern Ukraine has killed three family members, including a 13-year-old boy

Ukraine and Russia exchange deadly strikes, with at least one child killed
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Travel|US

Monkey hangs around at Mount Dora's Gilbert Park

Monkey hangs around at Mount Dora's Gilbert Park

Monkey hangs around at Mount Dora's Gilbert Park
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Storytime helps kids build confidence, gives shelter pets extra love

Storytime helps kids build confidence, gives shelter pets extra love

Storytime helps kids build confidence, gives shelter pets extra love
Business|Environment|Food|Health

Nonprofit farm donates 100% of its harvest to fight food insecurity in the Valley

Nonprofit farm donates 100% of its harvest to fight food insecurity in the Valley

Nonprofit farm donates 100% of its harvest to fight food insecurity in the Valley
Business|Environment|World

Thirteen dead, dozens injured, after blast inside Qatar's Ras Laffan complex

Thirteen people were killed and dozens injured in an explosion at a gas processing facility inside Qatar's massive Ras Laffan industrial

Thirteen dead, dozens injured, after blast inside Qatar's Ras Laffan complex
Environment|Health|World

Gazans flee scorching tents for a polluted sea

Residents of the Gaza Strip have been flocking from suffocating tents to the territory's polluted Mediterranean shore to bathe and wash their clothes

Gazans flee scorching tents for a polluted sea
Environment|Europe|Health|World

France sizzles in punishing heat that is already causing deaths

France is facing a grueling heat wave with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius, or 104 Fahrenheit

France sizzles in punishing heat that is already causing deaths
Environment|Health|Science|World

Mexico, Italy and others see up to two more months of heat stress than in the 1970s, study says

Mexico, Kenya, Italy and other nations are experiencing anywhere from one to two more months of heat stress than they were several decades ago, new research published Monday says, and some areas even more so

Mexico, Italy and others see up to two more months of heat stress than in the 1970s, study says
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Lake Placid and NYC form exploratory committee to study hosting future Winter Olympics

The state of New York is forming an exploratory committee to consider whether Lake Placid and New York City should bid to co-host a future Winter Games

Lake Placid and NYC form exploratory committee to study hosting future Winter Olympics
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Opinion|Political

Deed fraud can cause vulnerable Detroiters to lose their homes – here’s why it’s hard to catch the thieves

Deed fraud is a persistent problem in the Detroit area. Only a fraction of victims get justice.

Deed fraud can cause vulnerable Detroiters to lose their homes – here’s why it’s hard to catch the thieves
Arts|Environment|Europe|Health|Science|World

France restricts public drinking as Europe swelters under a ‘heat-dome driven furnace’ for the second time in two months

France restricts public drinking as Europe swelters under a ‘heat-dome driven furnace’ for the second time in two months

France restricts public drinking as Europe swelters under a ‘heat-dome driven furnace’ for the second time in two months
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No maps, no insurance: Michigan floods expose lack of information, preparation in many rural areas

Many homeowners hit by devastating Michigan floods had no insurance and no idea they were at risk — underscoring vulnerabilities throughout rural America as climate change causes more extreme weather

No maps, no insurance: Michigan floods expose lack of information, preparation in many rural areas
Economy|Environment|Political|Travel|World

Crimea suspends children's summer camps as Ukraine strikes squeeze fuel supplies

Russian-held Crimea, a popular destination for Russians, has suspended tourist activities and children's summer camps until September, its governor said on Monday, owing to

Crimea suspends children's summer camps as Ukraine strikes squeeze fuel supplies
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Chevron signs power supply deal with Microsoft for Texas data center

Chevron said on Monday it has signed an agreement with Microsoft to develop a co-located facility that would provide natural-gas fired power to the technology giant's data center

Chevron signs power supply deal with Microsoft for Texas data center
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Goldman Sachs says EV surge may cut oil demand by late 2027

Goldman Sachs said accelerating electric vehicle adoption following a Hormuz-related oil supply shock could trim global oil demand by up to 0.32 million barrels per day by late

Goldman Sachs says EV surge may cut oil demand by late 2027
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

EV maker Lucid to cut about 18% of US workforce, COO Winterhoff exits

EV maker Lucid Group said on Monday it would cut about 18% of its U.S. workforce and announced COO Marc Winterhoff had left the company, marking its second major executive change

EV maker Lucid to cut about 18% of US workforce, COO Winterhoff exits
Economy|Environment|World

Qatar says gas export terminal blast killed 13 as workers tried to resume operations

Qatar’s energy minister says an explosion killed at least 13 people and injured 66 at a key gas export terminal

Qatar says gas export terminal blast killed 13 as workers tried to resume operations
Business|Economy|Education|Environment

In deep-red Idaho, even Republicans break with Trump on farm labor

A statewide survey finds majorities in farm country at odds with the deportation push reshaping their workforce.

In deep-red Idaho, even Republicans break with Trump on farm labor
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Should you swim in Pittsburgh’s rivers? A water researcher breaks down the answer

A newly drafted Pittsburgh Steelers player asked whether the city’s rivers are safe for swimming. A water researcher explains what ‘swimmable’ really means regarding the three rivers.

Should you swim in Pittsburgh’s rivers? A water researcher breaks down the answer
Education|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology

Longtime Exxon CEO Lee Raymond’s legacy of climate denial and misinformation lives on – a psychologist offers ways to counter it

At the heart of combating misinformation is critical thinking and recognizing when you’re being spun for corporate profit.

Longtime Exxon CEO Lee Raymond’s legacy of climate denial and misinformation lives on – a psychologist offers ways to counter it
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

EU courts Brazil as strategic partner in global race for critical minerals

The European Union is turning to Brazil as a strategic partner in its push to diversify its critical mineral supplies, offering a deal that it

EU courts Brazil as strategic partner in global race for critical minerals
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Pope Leo decries leaders who 'feed' wars while millions go hungry

World leaders are "feeding" wars instead of the hungry, Pope Leo said on Monday, telling the U.N. food aid agency that global priorities were badly skewed.

Pope Leo decries leaders who 'feed' wars while millions go hungry
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Watch Duty, the fire tracking app used by millions, expands to help monitor dangerous floods

Watch Duty, a free cellphone app that tracks fires, became a vital tool for millions during the 2025 LA fires

Watch Duty, the fire tracking app used by millions, expands to help monitor dangerous floods
Economy|Environment|Health|Science

Nonprofit takes aim at Colorado's growing mountain pine beetle problem one tree at a time

Nonprofit takes aim at Colorado's growing mountain pine beetle problem one tree at a time

Nonprofit takes aim at Colorado's growing mountain pine beetle problem one tree at a time
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle

Ford City Mall permanently closing on Monday

Ford City Mall permanently closing on Monday

Ford City Mall permanently closing on Monday
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South Florida wildfire smoke eases, but crews continue battling blazes that have burned more than 20,000 acres

South Florida wildfire smoke eases, but crews continue battling blazes that have burned more than 20,000 acres

South Florida wildfire smoke eases, but crews continue battling blazes that have burned more than 20,000 acres
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Unloved Starmer quits as UK PM after just two years

Keir Starmer was once hailed as the leader who would bring pragmatism and stability to Britain after years of political chaos.

Unloved Starmer quits as UK PM after just two years
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World

Climate fight will not stall because certain countries drop out, China says

Global cooperation to tackle climate change will not stall because of the absence of certain countries, China's environment minister told a meeting of

Climate fight will not stall because certain countries drop out, China says
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Europe braces for prolonged heatwave as temperatures approach 40C

A severe heatwave gripped much of Europe on Sunday, with temperatures nearing 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), prompting nationwide warnings,

Europe braces for prolonged heatwave as temperatures approach 40C
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Global business leaders back faster electrification shift

MORE THAN 100 COMPANIES INCLUDING NESTLE, UBER URGE GOVERNMENTS TO MAKE ELECTRIFICATION CENTRAL TO ECONOMIC STRATEGY Companies including Nestle and Ikea on

Global business leaders back faster electrification shift
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

USDA reports three new cases of screwworm, bringing total to 15

The number of U.S. cases of New World screwworm has risen to 15 after three more animals tested positive in Texas, the Department of Agriculture said in a post on social media on

USDA reports three new cases of screwworm, bringing total to 15
Business|Environment|Health|Political

LA Mayor Bass declares emergency to secure resources to help fight warehouse fire

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declared an emergency Saturday to ensure the city gets the resources it needs to fight a large warehouse fire that has sent large plumes of smoke into the air

LA Mayor Bass declares emergency to secure resources to help fight warehouse fire
Arts|Crime|Environment|Political|World

People caught vandalizing Washington Reflecting Pool to be fully prosecuted, US Attorney Pirro says

People caught vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Washington’s National Mall will be fully prosecuted, U.S.

People caught vandalizing Washington Reflecting Pool to be fully prosecuted, US Attorney Pirro says
Business|Environment|Science|World

Heat, wind and drought conditions spark wildfires in US West

Extreme heat and dry, windy conditions are fueling several wildfires in the West, including an uncontained blaze in Utah that forced the evacuation of a small town southwest of Salt Lake City

Heat, wind and drought conditions spark wildfires in US West
Environment|Science|World

Mourners gather in Beirut to pay respects to Lebanese conservationist who died after Israeli strike

Mourners have gathered in Beirut to honor Mona Khalil, a Lebanese conservationist who died last week

Mourners gather in Beirut to pay respects to Lebanese conservationist who died after Israeli strike
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Food|Lifestyle

How a COVID lockdown helped make an award-winning winemaker in South Africa

A woman in South Africa found opportunity in a COVID-19 lockdown in 2020 when she used the suspension of her studies at an agricultural college to plant her own vineyard at her family home

How a COVID lockdown helped make an award-winning winemaker in South Africa
Environment|Europe|Health|World

France restricts public alcohol consumption and outdoor sports as heat wave bakes parts of Europe

France is in the grips of a severe heat wave, leading to canceled trains, concerts and sports events

France restricts public alcohol consumption and outdoor sports as heat wave bakes parts of Europe
Arts|Crime|Environment|World

A vengeful arsonist or a convenient scapegoat? What we’ve learned from testimony in the Palisades Fire trial

A vengeful arsonist or a convenient scapegoat? What we’ve learned from testimony in the Palisades Fire trial

A vengeful arsonist or a convenient scapegoat? What we’ve learned from testimony in the Palisades Fire trial
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

AI regulation is a mess, and Anthropic is caught in the crosshairs

AI regulation is a mess, and Anthropic is caught in the crosshairs

AI regulation is a mess, and Anthropic is caught in the crosshairs
Environment|Health|Travel|World

Spain swelters in first official heatwave of 2026

Tourists and locals in Madrid struggled to cope with temperatures reaching up to 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) on Sunday as the first official heatwave of

Spain swelters in first official heatwave of 2026
Environment|Health|Science|Travel

Extreme heat expected again at the Grand Canyon after 3 hikers die in heat-related incidents

Visitors to Grand Canyon National Park are being warned about extreme temperatures early next week

Extreme heat expected again at the Grand Canyon after 3 hikers die in heat-related incidents
Arts|Environment|Science|US

Trump claims vandals will force drainage of algae-plagued Reflecting Pool

Trump claims vandals will force drainage of algae-plagued Reflecting Pool

Trump claims vandals will force drainage of algae-plagued Reflecting Pool
Arts|Crime|Environment|US|World

Trump tries to blame Reflecting Pool woes on vandalism, without offering substantiation

President Donald Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism

Trump tries to blame Reflecting Pool woes on vandalism, without offering substantiation
Environment|Health|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel

Colorado Army National Guard records highest-known hoist rescue ever in Colorado

Colorado Army National Guard records highest-known hoist rescue ever in Colorado

Colorado Army National Guard records highest-known hoist rescue ever in Colorado
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political

Obama Presidential Center's Black-owned construction companies hope for lasting legacy

Obama Presidential Center's Black-owned construction companies hope for lasting legacy

Obama Presidential Center's Black-owned construction companies hope for lasting legacy
Business|Environment|World

Parts of the Gulf Coast are under water and more rain is on the way

Parts of the Gulf Coast are under water and more rain is on the way

Parts of the Gulf Coast are under water and more rain is on the way
Arts|Environment|Europe|Health|World

France bans alcohol consumption at music festivals under red heatwave alert

France said on Saturday that alcohol consumption during the annual Fete de la Musique festivals would be banned on June 21 in the departments or administrative districts

France bans alcohol consumption at music festivals under red heatwave alert
Arts|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Travel|World

Europe swelters under heatwave, France restricts alcohol consumption

A punishing heatwave sweeping across much of Europe prompted a partial alcohol ban in France, nationwide warnings in Germany and the closure

Europe swelters under heatwave, France restricts alcohol consumption
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political

From New York to Seattle to DC, more cities are picking democratic socialist leaders

From New York to Seattle to DC, more cities are picking democratic socialist leaders

From New York to Seattle to DC, more cities are picking democratic socialist leaders
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

A top banker tried to sway Pope Leo XIV on rare earth mining

The head of Latin America’s top development bank has made a case to Pope Leo XIV about the potential of rare earth mining

A top banker tried to sway Pope Leo XIV on rare earth mining
Crime|Environment|Political|Sports|US|World

Trump claims Reflecting Pool was vandalized and says law enforcement is investigating

Trump claims Reflecting Pool was vandalized and says law enforcement is investigating

Trump claims Reflecting Pool was vandalized and says law enforcement is investigating
Environment|Health|Travel|World

3 hikers die of suspected heat-related illness during rising temperatures at Grand Canyon

Federal officials say three hikers have died from apparent heat-related illnesses in the Grand Canyon

3 hikers die of suspected heat-related illness during rising temperatures at Grand Canyon
Environment|Health|Science|World

Australia vows to rein in any H5N1 birdflu after confirming first case

Australia will do all it can to curb any spread of H5N1 bird flu, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Saturday, as the first mainland infection was

Australia vows to rein in any H5N1 birdflu after confirming first case
Environment|Science|Technology|World

The ‘earthquake gate’ stopping a San Andreas disaster is under its highest stress in 1,000 years

The ‘earthquake gate’ stopping a San Andreas disaster is under its highest stress in 1,000 years

The ‘earthquake gate’ stopping a San Andreas disaster is under its highest stress in 1,000 years
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

African, Caribbean states back slavery reparations plan at Ghana meeting

African and Caribbean nations on Friday demanded formal apologies from countries that benefited from transatlantic slavery, as well as debt relief and

African, Caribbean states back slavery reparations plan at Ghana meeting
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City warns drivers about fake vehicle boot scam using real parking notices

City warns drivers about fake vehicle boot scam using real parking notices

City warns drivers about fake vehicle boot scam using real parking notices
Education|Environment|Science

Nearly 90 tornado warnings issued across Kansas City region in historic year

Nearly 90 tornado warnings issued across Kansas City region in historic year

Nearly 90 tornado warnings issued across Kansas City region in historic year
Business|Environment

Mississippi officials closely monitoring fragile Anchor Lake dam in Picayune

Mississippi officials closely monitoring fragile Anchor Lake dam in Picayune

Mississippi officials closely monitoring fragile Anchor Lake dam in Picayune
Business|Economy|Environment|Travel

City delays tourism funding as residents voice concerns about overcrowding

City delays tourism funding as residents voice concerns about overcrowding

City delays tourism funding as residents voice concerns about overcrowding
Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Health|US

Firefighters rescue tree climber after getting stuck between trees

Firefighters rescue tree climber after getting stuck between trees

Firefighters rescue tree climber after getting stuck between trees
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Sports

Teen nears completion of bike skills park as part of Eagle Scout project

Teen nears completion of bike skills park as part of Eagle Scout project

Teen nears completion of bike skills park as part of Eagle Scout project
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|US

93-year-old veteran recounts tornado hitting his longtime Indiana home

93-year-old veteran recounts tornado hitting his longtime Indiana home

93-year-old veteran recounts tornado hitting his longtime Indiana home
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Travel|World

Cargo ship's chief engineer charged in 2024 Francis Scott Key bridge collapse in Baltimore

Prosecutors have charged the chief engineer of the cargo ship Dali in connection with the 2024 collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge

Cargo ship's chief engineer charged in 2024 Francis Scott Key bridge collapse in Baltimore
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

California pastor helped launch safe parking sites at churches for homeless residents

California pastor helped launch safe parking sites at churches for homeless residents

California pastor helped launch safe parking sites at churches for homeless residents
Environment|Health|Science|World

At least 30 deaths at Congo camp show Ebola could be spreading fast

At least 30 people have died since the start of May in one camp for

At least 30 deaths at Congo camp show Ebola could be spreading fast
Business|Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Worker dies after foundation collapses during concrete pour at Dallas apartment building, officials say

Worker dies after foundation collapses during concrete pour at Dallas apartment building, officials say

Worker dies after foundation collapses during concrete pour at Dallas apartment building, officials say
Economy|Environment|Food|Health

As grocery stores disappear across Milwaukee, residents face longer trips for fresh food

As grocery stores disappear across Milwaukee, residents face longer trips for fresh food

As grocery stores disappear across Milwaukee, residents face longer trips for fresh food
Arts|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

Colorado artist carves 200-year-old stump into cowboy sculpture

Colorado artist carves 200-year-old stump into cowboy sculpture

Colorado artist carves 200-year-old stump into cowboy sculpture
Business|Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political

Colorado State Patrol fires trooper alleging falsification of taser records, excessive force

Colorado State Patrol fires trooper alleging falsification of taser records, excessive force

Colorado State Patrol fires trooper alleging falsification of taser records, excessive force
Environment|Health|Science

Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Philadelphia in 1976 was mysterious and deadly – 50 years later, scientists know the cause but outbreaks continue

The source was a newly discovered bacterium called Legionella pneumophila that can thrive in household pipes, whirlpools, cooling units and outdoor fountains.

Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Philadelphia in 1976 was mysterious and deadly – 50 years later, scientists know the cause but outbreaks continue
Business|Crime|Economy|Election|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump’s new acting intel chief Bill Pulte arrives early, eyes firing hundreds

Trump’s new acting intel chief Bill Pulte arrives early, eyes firing hundreds

Trump’s new acting intel chief Bill Pulte arrives early, eyes firing hundreds
Environment|Health|Science|World

Sri Lanka battles surge in dengue fever, with more than 44,000 cases so far this year

Sri Lanka is battling the worst outbreak of mosquito-borne dengue fever in years, with more than 44,000 cases and 28 deaths recorded since January, an

Sri Lanka battles surge in dengue fever, with more than 44,000 cases so far this year
Business|Environment|World

Japan-owned vessel passed through Strait of Hormuz on Friday, Japan says

A vessel owned by a Japanese company carrying three Japanese crew members safely passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Friday and exited the Gulf, Japan's Ministry of

Japan-owned vessel passed through Strait of Hormuz on Friday, Japan says
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Norway to open a consulate in Greenland, supporting Arctic strategy

Norway will open a consulate general in Greenland's capital Nuuk, headed by a Norwegian diplomat, Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said on Friday. U.S.

Norway to open a consulate in Greenland, supporting Arctic strategy
Environment|Science|World

Southern Brazil, still rebuilding from record floods, prepares for El Nino

Communities rebuilding from devastating floods in southern Brazil two years ago are bracing for an intense El Nino that

Southern Brazil, still rebuilding from record floods, prepares for El Nino
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Oil prices are falling and stocks are up. Traders worry they’ve gone too far

Oil prices are falling and stocks are up. Traders worry they’ve gone too far

Oil prices are falling and stocks are up. Traders worry they’ve gone too far
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The economic consequences of the peace

A U.S. Iran deal is in place for now but the next few weeks will test whether a more permanent agreement can be reached.

The economic consequences of the peace
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Australia, last continent without H5 bird flu, detects first suspected case

Australia has detected its first suspected mainland case of H5N1 bird flu in a remote part of the country's southwest, authorities said on Friday.

Australia, last continent without H5 bird flu, detects first suspected case
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Thousands of baby seals died on two remote sub-Antarctic islands. Scientists now think they know why

Thousands of baby seals died on two remote sub-Antarctic islands. Scientists now think they know why

Thousands of baby seals died on two remote sub-Antarctic islands. Scientists now think they know why
Asia|Education|Environment|World

Tokyo primary school evacuated after fire breaks out, media report

A primary school in northern Tokyo was evacuated on Friday after a fire broke out in the music room on the fourth floor, Japanese media reported.

Tokyo primary school evacuated after fire breaks out, media report
Economy|Environment|Food|Science|World

Ample world inventories may soften El Nino food supply shock

A super El Nino is likely to unsettle global weather and threaten food output in the coming months, but near record world inventories, expectations of

Ample world inventories may soften El Nino food supply shock
Crime|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

New York mayor, other leaders push to ban horse-drawn carriage rides after Indian teen's death

The death of an Indian teenager in New York's Central Park has intensified calls to ban horse-drawn carriages

New York mayor, other leaders push to ban horse-drawn carriage rides after Indian teen's death
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Texas's Camp Mystic had no evacuation plans on night of deadly floods, report finds

Camp Mystic, the Christian summer camp for girls in Texas where 28 people were

Texas's Camp Mystic had no evacuation plans on night of deadly floods, report finds
Environment|Science|World

Tropical storm remnants drench Gulf states after tornadoes hit the Midwest

The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur are battering parts of the southeastern United States with heavy rain, sparking flash flood and tornado warnings along the Gulf Coast

Tropical storm remnants drench Gulf states after tornadoes hit the Midwest
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Dali chief engineer reaches deferred prosecution deal over 2024 Key bridge collapse

The chief engineer of the cargo ship Dali that destroyed Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in a March 2024 collision that killed six construction

Dali chief engineer reaches deferred prosecution deal over 2024 Key bridge collapse
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Five years after a Navajo elder vanished, the man who robbed her was released from prison

Five years to the day Navajo elder Ella Mae Begay disappeared, the man who acknowledged beating her and leaving her on the side of the road is free from prison

Five years after a Navajo elder vanished, the man who robbed her was released from prison
Environment|Science|Technology|US

Blue material peeling off bottom of Reflecting Pool, days after costly renovation

Blue material peeling off bottom of Reflecting Pool, days after costly renovation

Blue material peeling off bottom of Reflecting Pool, days after costly renovation
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South Dakota man whose life sentence was commuted by Noem now implicated in his niece's death

A South Dakota man whose sentence of life in prison was commuted by former Gov. Kristi Noem is now implicated in the death of his 14-year-old niece

South Dakota man whose life sentence was commuted by Noem now implicated in his niece's death
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US ICE says detainees at 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center are relocated

Detainees at Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" migrant detention center have been relocated to other facilities, the U.S.

US ICE says detainees at 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center are relocated
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Biggest ever US clean energy project is complete after nearly two decades

The biggest ever U.S. clean energy infrastructure project, an $11 billion wind farm and transmission line in New Mexico, is fully operational after nearly two decades of permitting

Biggest ever US clean energy project is complete after nearly two decades
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Meta signs new AI computing deals with data center firm Crusoe, Bloomberg News reports

Meta Platforms has secured new agreements to get AI computing power from data center developer Crusoe, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, as it strengthens infrastructure

Meta signs new AI computing deals with data center firm Crusoe, Bloomberg News reports
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US gas prices dip below $4 for 1st time since March but remain 25% higher than last year

U.S. gas prices have fallen to just below $4 a gallon on average, bringing some relief to drivers who have seen soaring costs amid Washington’s war with Iran

US gas prices dip below $4 for 1st time since March but remain 25% higher than last year
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Meta lobbies Congress for protection from child-harm lawsuits

Meta Platforms has lobbied the U.S.

Meta lobbies Congress for protection from child-harm lawsuits
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The paint is already peeling in Trump's renovated Washington Reflecting Pool

The paint on Washington's newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Thursday was peeling away from the bottom and into the algae-tinted water,

The paint is already peeling in Trump's renovated Washington Reflecting Pool
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Federal regulators order grid operators to speed power to energy-hungry AI data centers

Federal regulators have ordered regional grid operators to help large energy users connect more quickly to the nation’s inefficient and aging electric transmission system

Federal regulators order grid operators to speed power to energy-hungry AI data centers
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Dog tests positive for methamphetamine after visit to dog beach

Dog tests positive for methamphetamine after visit to dog beach

Dog tests positive for methamphetamine after visit to dog beach
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Students transforming homes, lives during week-long service project

Students transforming homes, lives during week-long service project

Students transforming homes, lives during week-long service project
Business|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

GKN aerospace factory in California prepares to restart after chemical tank scare

A California aerospace factory operated by GKN Aerospace plans to restart some production, sources and a county health agency said, after halting output in late

GKN aerospace factory in California prepares to restart after chemical tank scare
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Top US energy regulator pushes grids to overhaul data center power rules

The top U.S. energy regulator ordered the country's electric grid operators on Thursday to consider new protocols to quickly connect very large energy

Top US energy regulator pushes grids to overhaul data center power rules
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Trump administration ditches plan to close a critical ocean monitoring system after furious bipartisan backlash

Trump administration ditches plan to close a critical ocean monitoring system after furious bipartisan backlash

Trump administration ditches plan to close a critical ocean monitoring system after furious bipartisan backlash
Environment|Health|Science|Sports

FIFA hydration breaks have sparked criticism from different groups. But what do they actually do?

FIFA’s new hydration breaks midway through each half were implemented to help players stay cool in the summer heat of Mexico, Canada and the United States, which some experts have warned could be the hottest World Cup in history

FIFA hydration breaks have sparked criticism from different groups. But what do they actually do?
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With a sledgehammer and a shovel, volunteers raced to save passengers in Texas plane crash

Several motorists who happened across a fiery plane crash on a Texas highway rushed to help — putting their own lives in danger to help those on board escape

With a sledgehammer and a shovel, volunteers raced to save passengers in Texas plane crash
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Second Moscow refinery attack this week damages units, sparks fires, sources say

A second drone attack this week on Gazpromneft's Moscow refinery has damaged processing units and sparked multiple fires across the site, industry sources said.

Second Moscow refinery attack this week damages units, sparks fires, sources say
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Stranded ships have begun transiting the Strait of Hormuz, maritime data company says

Maritime data company Lloyd’s List Intelligence says major shipowners have begun moving vessels through the Strait of Hormuz

Stranded ships have begun transiting the Strait of Hormuz, maritime data company says
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An ancient oak tree said to have sheltered legendary Robin Hood has died

The 1,200-year-old Major Oak in Sherwood Forest, linked to the legend of Robin Hood, is believed to have died

An ancient oak tree said to have sheltered legendary Robin Hood has died
Environment|Science|US|World

Tornado outbreak rakes Midwest amid unusually strong June storm

Tornado outbreak rakes Midwest amid unusually strong June storm

Tornado outbreak rakes Midwest amid unusually strong June storm
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Pastor helped launch safe parking sites at churches for homeless residents

Pastor helped launch safe parking sites at churches for homeless residents

Pastor helped launch safe parking sites at churches for homeless residents
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

'Without this, I wouldn't be here': 14-year-old survives e-bike crash thanks to helmet

'Without this, I wouldn't be here': 14-year-old survives e-bike crash thanks to helmet

'Without this, I wouldn't be here': 14-year-old survives e-bike crash thanks to helmet
Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Russian nuclear chief accuses Ukraine of killing Zaporizhzhia power plant worker in drone attack

The head of Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom on Thursday accused Ukraine of killing a key worker in a drone attack near the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia

Russian nuclear chief accuses Ukraine of killing Zaporizhzhia power plant worker in drone attack
Environment|Health|Science|Technology|Travel

7 of 14 Oahu beaches tested this weekend failed water quality levels

7 of 14 Oahu beaches tested this weekend failed water quality levels

7 of 14 Oahu beaches tested this weekend failed water quality levels
Environment|Health|Science

What pet owners need to know about New World screwworm

Screwworm, a parasitic fly whose flesh-eating larvae feed on living animals, re-entered the U.S.

What pet owners need to know about New World screwworm
Environment|Health|Political|World

In Lebanon, first responders salvage memories from debris of destroyed HQ

Rescue workers in the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh said they believed their headquarters, clearly identified as a

In Lebanon, first responders salvage memories from debris of destroyed HQ
Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Ukraine brings the war to Moscow as huge blasts shake refinery

The blast was so powerful that the huge disc-shaped lid of an oil storage tank was launched into the sky over Moscow like a frisbee.

Ukraine brings the war to Moscow as huge blasts shake refinery
Education|Environment|Europe|Science

New discovery may have been Stonehenge prototype

New discovery may have been Stonehenge prototype

New discovery may have been Stonehenge prototype
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

How local communities are challenging Big Tech data centers’ noise, pollution and rising electricity bills

Local needs, political tensions and corporate power all get involved in the democratic processes by which Americans govern their communities.

How local communities are challenging Big Tech data centers’ noise, pollution and rising electricity bills
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|US

How Founding Father Benjamin Franklin's ideas have helped scientists understand climate change

How Founding Father Benjamin Franklin's ideas have helped scientists understand climate change

How Founding Father Benjamin Franklin's ideas have helped scientists understand climate change
Environment|Science|Technology

The drawer problem: Why so many of us can’t let go of our old electronics, and what we can do about it

People don’t usually plan to hold onto their old devices, but that’s what many end up doing. Better information about recycling and reselling options could change that.

The drawer problem: Why so many of us can’t let go of our old electronics, and what we can do about it
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Where nature draws the map – here are 5 ways to look at the US, without state boundaries

State lines are one way to picture the US, but natural history provides another – one that shows the ancient and living connections running across the landscape.

Where nature draws the map – here are 5 ways to look at the US, without state boundaries
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Sunken wreck of WWII ‘hell ship’ used to transport POWs discovered after more than 80 years

Sunken wreck of WWII ‘hell ship’ used to transport POWs discovered after more than 80 years

Sunken wreck of WWII ‘hell ship’ used to transport POWs discovered after more than 80 years
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Opinion|Science|Technology

Quartz countertops are driving a public health crisis in the US – 2 occupational health experts explain the surge of lung transplants and lawsuits

Workers are facing a preventable and incurable lung disease from a material being used to renovate kitchens in millions of American homes.

Quartz countertops are driving a public health crisis in the US – 2 occupational health experts explain the surge of lung transplants and lawsuits
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

Waymo recalls nearly 3,900 robotaxis over risk of entering closed construction zones

Alphabet self-driving unit Waymo is recalling nearly 3,900 robotaxis in the U.S. because a software issue could cause the vehicles to enter a closed

Waymo recalls nearly 3,900 robotaxis over risk of entering closed construction zones
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Points of Light to unveil new strategy that it hopes will ignite a volunteerism boom

Points of Light plans to unveil a strategy to boost volunteerism in the U.S. next week at its annual conference

Points of Light to unveil new strategy that it hopes will ignite a volunteerism boom
Economy|Environment|Science|World

UN food agencies seek $202 million to shield 8.8 million people from El Niño

The United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization and World Food Programme on Thursday appealed for $202 million to help protect 8.8 million people across 22 high-risk

UN food agencies seek $202 million to shield 8.8 million people from El Niño
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Food|World

Russian attacks could cut Ukraine grain exports by a third

A rise in Russian attacks on Ukrainian seaports and vessels could cut monthly grain shipments by as much as a third and have left terminal operators facing

Russian attacks could cut Ukraine grain exports by a third
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Eastern Washington wildfire forces evacuations and destroys homes

Officials say high winds drove a wildfire into an eastern Washington neighborhood, forcing the evacuation of about 1,500 people and destroying at least 15 homes

Eastern Washington wildfire forces evacuations and destroys homes
Economy|Environment|Europe|Health|Science|World

This city had a flooding problem. So it turned to an animal that had been extinct there for 400 years

This city had a flooding problem. So it turned to an animal that had been extinct there for 400 years

This city had a flooding problem. So it turned to an animal that had been extinct there for 400 years
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Satellite observations detect 'urban pulse' of six global cities

While a city is not a living organism, it behaves very much like one.

Satellite observations detect 'urban pulse' of six global cities
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Average US gas price drops below $4 - barely

Average US gas price drops below $4 - barely

Average US gas price drops below $4 - barely
Business|Environment|Health|Technology|World

Los Angeles warehouse fire prompts shelter-in-place orders due to hazardous air

A fire at a massive warehouse has blackened the skies near downtown Los Angeles, prompting a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents due to the risk of hazardous air

Los Angeles warehouse fire prompts shelter-in-place orders due to hazardous air
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Thailand revives $30 billion coast-to-coast corridor to rival Malacca Strait

Chaiyaporn Arunrasamee hunched over his fishing nets, overlooking the waters of the Andaman Sea, where Thailand's government is proposing an

Thailand revives $30 billion coast-to-coast corridor to rival Malacca Strait
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|MidEast|Technology

Iran war fuel spikes lift Europe's EV sales again, but growth may not last

Rising fuel prices driven by the Iran war are boosting demand for new and used electric vehicles across

Iran war fuel spikes lift Europe's EV sales again, but growth may not last
Environment|Science|World

Tropical Cyclone Arthur weakens to a low pressure area along the upper Texas coast

Tropical Storm Arthur has weakened to a low pressure area along the upper Texas coast

Tropical Cyclone Arthur weakens to a low pressure area along the upper Texas coast
Business|Economy|Environment|Travel

New York LaGuardia airport reopens runway after addressing pavement issue

New York's LaGuardia airport said on Thursday it had reopened a runway that was closed the previous evening to address a pavement issue, the second time in less than a month it has

New York LaGuardia airport reopens runway after addressing pavement issue
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Nippon Steel 'not yet satisfied' with US Steel reforms, Nikkei reports

Nippon Steel has seen positive results from efforts to improve operations at U.S.

Nippon Steel 'not yet satisfied' with US Steel reforms, Nikkei reports
Environment|Europe|Travel

Ancient Sherwood Forest oak tree reputed to have sheltered Robin Hood has died

Ancient Sherwood Forest oak tree reputed to have sheltered Robin Hood has died

Ancient Sherwood Forest oak tree reputed to have sheltered Robin Hood has died
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

UN food agencies warn acute hunger will worsen in 13 hot spots as famine risks rise

The United Nations’ food agencies warn that acute hunger is set to worsen across 13 global hot spots in the coming months, calling for urgent action

UN food agencies warn acute hunger will worsen in 13 hot spots as famine risks rise
Education|Environment|Political

Trump administration removed dozens of national park exhibits that 'disparage' US

The U.S.

Trump administration removed dozens of national park exhibits that 'disparage' US
Americas|Environment|Science|US|World

Tropical Storm Arthur forms near Texas coast, life-threatening flooding expected

Tropical Storm Arthur formed near the Texas coast and is expected to bring life-threatening flooding across portions of

Tropical Storm Arthur forms near Texas coast, life-threatening flooding expected
Business|Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|US

Mother and baby escape serious injury after truck slams into home

Mother and baby escape serious injury after truck slams into home

Mother and baby escape serious injury after truck slams into home
Business|Economy|Environment

Trump administration to buy back another energy company's offshore wind leases for 4 more projects

The Trump administration says it’s buying back another energy company’s U.S. offshore wind leases for four more wind projects, as it seeks to discourage the expansion of wind energy in favor of fossil fuels

Trump administration to buy back another energy company's offshore wind leases for 4 more projects
Crime|Environment|World

All detainees from immigration facility 'Alligator Alcatraz' have been transferred, DHS says

Detainees at an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades, known as “Alligator Alcatraz,” have been transferred to other facilities, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said, citing concerns related to the hurricane season

All detainees from immigration facility 'Alligator Alcatraz' have been transferred, DHS says
Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|US|World

Stocks drop, bond yields rise; Fed keeps rates steady but projects hike for later this year

Major stock indexes fell, bond yields rose and the U.S. dollar extended gains on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve held the benchmark interest

Stocks drop, bond yields rise; Fed keeps rates steady but projects hike for later this year
Environment|Health|Science

How Yuba-Sutter chickens serve on front line against West Nile virus

How Yuba-Sutter chickens serve on front line against West Nile virus

How Yuba-Sutter chickens serve on front line against West Nile virus
Environment|Science|Technology

Aurora reservoir water levels only 55% full; Colorado city's storage is well below average

Aurora reservoir water levels only 55% full; Colorado city's storage is well below average

Aurora reservoir water levels only 55% full; Colorado city's storage is well below average
Environment|Science|Technology

Colorado's first rainwater harvesting pilot moves to water court, researchers look to the practice amid drought

Colorado's first rainwater harvesting pilot moves to water court, researchers look to the practice amid drought

Colorado's first rainwater harvesting pilot moves to water court, researchers look to the practice amid drought
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Trump administration to pay $765 million to scrap four more offshore wind leases

The Trump administration on Wednesday said it would pay $765 million to power project developer Invenergy to terminate four wind leases off the coasts of New York, California and

Trump administration to pay $765 million to scrap four more offshore wind leases
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Federal lawsuit filed against New Mexico over military spouse law license transfers

Federal lawsuit filed against New Mexico over military spouse law license transfers

Federal lawsuit filed against New Mexico over military spouse law license transfers
Environment|Science|Technology

Heat waves increase wildfire risk – a new study explains how much, and it’s not a small number

Heat waves do more than dry out vegetation that can easily burn. They also play a role in lightning strikes, particularly dry lightning.

Heat waves increase wildfire risk – a new study explains how much, and it’s not a small number
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

Trump’s Justice Department urges court to throw out pollution lawsuit against Elon Musk’s company

Trump’s Justice Department urges court to throw out pollution lawsuit against Elon Musk’s company

Trump’s Justice Department urges court to throw out pollution lawsuit against Elon Musk’s company
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Pet boarding business where 21 animals died in fire operated illegally, official says

Pet boarding business where 21 animals died in fire operated illegally, official says

Pet boarding business where 21 animals died in fire operated illegally, official says
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science

Kansas Corpse flower is now in bloom for a short time only

Kansas Corpse flower is now in bloom for a short time only

Kansas Corpse flower is now in bloom for a short time only
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel

Qantas picks London for first record-breaking non-stop flights

Qantas Airways on Wednesday announced London as the first destination for the world's longest non-stop commercial flight, a roughly 20-hour trip

Qantas picks London for first record-breaking non-stop flights
Economy|Environment|World

15 countries in Kenya adopt the Mombasa Declaration to fight illegal fishing

Fifteen countries have adopted the Mombasa Declaration to combat illegal fishing, which experts say costs the global economy up to $50 billion annually

15 countries in Kenya adopt the Mombasa Declaration to fight illegal fishing
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VW investor Qatar complicates plant deal talks with Israeli arms maker, sources say

Volkswagen's plans for a deal with Israeli arms maker Rafael to use its struggling Osnabrueck plant are being complicated by Qatar's

VW investor Qatar complicates plant deal talks with Israeli arms maker, sources say
Environment|Science|Technology

NOAA’s Hurricane Hunter fleet is aging. Senators want to make it bigger and newer

NOAA’s Hurricane Hunter fleet is aging. Senators want to make it bigger and newer

NOAA’s Hurricane Hunter fleet is aging. Senators want to make it bigger and newer
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

G7 sets up critical minerals alliance, platform to cut reliance on China

Group of Seven leaders agreed on Wednesday to step up coordination to cut their countries' reliance on China for critical minerals,

G7 sets up critical minerals alliance, platform to cut reliance on China
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Federal judge sends Bayer's $7.25 billion Roundup settlement back to Missouri state court

A federal judge sent Bayer's proposed $7.25 billion Roundup settlement back to state court on Wednesday, overruling objections from plaintiffs who had

Federal judge sends Bayer's $7.25 billion Roundup settlement back to Missouri state court
Economy|Environment|Health|World

Famine risk rises in 'hunger hotspots', UN warns

Extreme hunger has intensified in 13 "hunger hotspots," and of these Sudan, South Sudan, Yemen, Somalia, Northeast Nigeria and Gaza are at immediate risk of famine without

Famine risk rises in 'hunger hotspots', UN warns
Economy|Education|Environment|Science

Why states are walking back their own climate and energy laws, and what they might do instead

Many steps that are good for clean energy also dovetail with federal priorities, from affordable housing to data centers and rural development.

Why states are walking back their own climate and energy laws, and what they might do instead
Environment|Health|Science|World

Africa's Ebola outbreaks complicated by victims who prefer traditional healers over hospitals

Whenever Ebola comes, some of those stricken choose the road to the nearest hospital

Africa's Ebola outbreaks complicated by victims who prefer traditional healers over hospitals
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Russian businessman Ilya Traber detained in contract killing probe, media report

Prominent Russian businessman Ilya Traber has been detained in connection with an investigation into a suspected contract killing, Russian media reported on Wednesday.

Russian businessman Ilya Traber detained in contract killing probe, media report
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Big Tech-backed coalition for carbon removal increases funding by $915 million, adds Anthropic

A coalition backed by Big Tech companies

Big Tech-backed coalition for carbon removal increases funding by $915 million, adds Anthropic
Africa|Asia|Environment|Political|Science|World

Taiwan says its delegates have been barred from ocean conference in Kenya

Kenya has barred delegates from Taiwan from attending an international conference on oceans in the east African country under pressure from China, Taiwan's government said

Taiwan says its delegates have been barred from ocean conference in Kenya
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Energy costs are high and unaffordable – what utilities, governments, communities and you can do to help save consumers money

There are opportunities at every level of the US energy market to save consumers money – if governments, companies, communities and individuals choose to act.

Energy costs are high and unaffordable – what utilities, governments, communities and you can do to help save consumers money
Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political

Buncombe County rises to 5th in NC for fentanyl death rate, data shows

Buncombe County rises to 5th in NC for fentanyl death rate, data shows

Buncombe County rises to 5th in NC for fentanyl death rate, data shows
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South Florida shark diving operators push back against Florida Safe Seas Act: "There's a huge double standard here"

South Florida shark diving operators push back against Florida Safe Seas Act: "There's a huge double standard here"

South Florida shark diving operators push back against Florida Safe Seas Act: "There's a huge double standard here"
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|US

DC voters face a new political era without Eleanor Holmes Norton, after her 18 terms in Congress

For the first time in a generation, Washingtonians are waking up to a general election lineup that doesn't include Eleanor Holmes Norton as delegate

DC voters face a new political era without Eleanor Holmes Norton, after her 18 terms in Congress
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

China's BYD ramps up battery production in Brazil

Chinese electric carmaker BYD is scaling up battery production in Brazil, a senior executive told Reuters, as it pushes deeper into local

China's BYD ramps up battery production in Brazil
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Container imports soar at busiest US port in May as buyers try to outrun rising fuel costs

Imports to the busiest U.S. container port in Los Angeles hit the second-highest level in history during May, as retailers rushed in products like

Container imports soar at busiest US port in May as buyers try to outrun rising fuel costs
Environment|Political|US|World

Trump administration challenges reparations for Black residents in Chicago suburb, city defends program

The Trump administration said on Tuesday it was moving to challenge a reparations program for Black residents in the Chicago suburb of Evanston, while

Trump administration challenges reparations for Black residents in Chicago suburb, city defends program
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World

G7 leaders pledge to enhance efforts to address global debt vulnerabilities

G7 leaders on Tuesday pledged to step up efforts to address high debt burdens among developing countries,

G7 leaders pledge to enhance efforts to address global debt vulnerabilities
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

China calls for more Global South voices to be heard at United Nations

Emerging markets suffer from inadequate representation at the United Nations, its authority increasingly challenged by escalating political and economic disputes worldwide

China calls for more Global South voices to be heard at United Nations
Economy|Environment|Political|World

G7 leaders unite in support to Ukraine, agree to add pressure on Russia

The leaders of the G7 countries said on Wednesday they stand united to support Ukraine, including its territorial integrity, and agreed to increase the

G7 leaders unite in support to Ukraine, agree to add pressure on Russia
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump's Iran war weighs on G7 economies, but don't expect hard talk in France

Rising inflation and a 30% jump in oil prices are dampening global growth, but leaders of the world's top economies are unlikely to blame U.S.

Trump's Iran war weighs on G7 economies, but don't expect hard talk in France
Education|Environment|Europe|Health|Science|Technology|World

Italian mother takes on Meta, TikTok after daughter's death

In the span of just a few months, Irene Roggero Ugues watched her daughter Rossella's behaviour change as social media

Italian mother takes on Meta, TikTok after daughter's death
Arts|Environment|Health|Science

Crews battle algae bloom in Washington's newly repainted Reflecting Pool

Work crews poured hydrogen peroxide into the newly repainted Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Tuesday to combat an algae bloom, a little over a week after

Crews battle algae bloom in Washington's newly repainted Reflecting Pool
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Technology

Save on gas with these five Edmunds-recommended used plug-in hybrid vehicles

Plug-in hybrids may come in all shapes and sizes, but they all have one thing in common: They’re a great way to dip your toes into the electric vehicle pool without completely giving up the convenience of gasoline

Save on gas with these five Edmunds-recommended used plug-in hybrid vehicles
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political

Americans are divided on ‘culture war’ issues, a new CNN poll finds. Republicans are trying to leverage that in the midterms

Americans are divided on ‘culture war’ issues, a new CNN poll finds. Republicans are trying to leverage that in the midterms

Americans are divided on ‘culture war’ issues, a new CNN poll finds. Republicans are trying to leverage that in the midterms
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What to know about opposition in Albania to a Trump family-linked resort project

A coastal development project in Albania linked to President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner is facing widespread resistance

What to know about opposition in Albania to a Trump family-linked resort project
Business|Economy|Environment|Political

Exclusive: West Coast emergency oil reserve sparks pushback from Senate Democrats

Exclusive: West Coast emergency oil reserve sparks pushback from Senate Democrats

Exclusive: West Coast emergency oil reserve sparks pushback from Senate Democrats
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Cargill studies beef tallow for Brazil biodiesel as US tariffs bite

Cargill is studying the feasibility of using beef tallow to produce biodiesel in Brazil, a trader for the firm said on Tuesday, as U.S. tariffs have made exports of the

Cargill studies beef tallow for Brazil biodiesel as US tariffs bite
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Trump administration uses hydrogen peroxide and tiny bubbles against algae in Reflecting Pool

President Donald Trump's remodeled Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has turned chartreuse from an algal bloom

Trump administration uses hydrogen peroxide and tiny bubbles against algae in Reflecting Pool
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A 6.7 magnitude earthquake shakes part of Indonesia, killing at least 1, causing damage and injuries

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake has shaken central Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, killing at least one resident and injuring dozens of people

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake shakes part of Indonesia, killing at least 1, causing damage and injuries
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In boost to Musk, Justice Department seeks to dismiss air pollution lawsuit against xAI data center

The Trump administration is helping one of Elon Musk’s companies fight a civil rights lawsuit that alleges it is illegally running dozens of natural gas turbines to power a $20 billion data center in Mississippi

In boost to Musk, Justice Department seeks to dismiss air pollution lawsuit against xAI data center
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First express toll lanes in Kansas see rising but limited use

First express toll lanes in Kansas see rising but limited use

First express toll lanes in Kansas see rising but limited use
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Reflecting Pool woes: Trump administration turns to hydrogen peroxide in latest bid to beat back algae

Reflecting Pool woes: Trump administration turns to hydrogen peroxide in latest bid to beat back algae

Reflecting Pool woes: Trump administration turns to hydrogen peroxide in latest bid to beat back algae
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The Milky Way’s black hole is eerily quiet. Scientists have now found evidence of its missing wind

The Milky Way’s black hole is eerily quiet. Scientists have now found evidence of its missing wind

The Milky Way’s black hole is eerily quiet. Scientists have now found evidence of its missing wind
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US-Iran ceasefire agreement to be public soon, permanent truce still awaits negotiation

Details began to emerge on Tuesday of the U.S. and Iran's interim agreement to end the war in the Middle East,

US-Iran ceasefire agreement to be public soon, permanent truce still awaits negotiation
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Rivian trims workforce by about 2% amid profitability push

Electric-vehicle maker Rivian said on Tuesday it is laying off less than 2% of its workforce as part of ongoing efforts to scale its operations profitably.

Rivian trims workforce by about 2% amid profitability push
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Tehran can immediately sell oil upon signing US-Iran deal, US official says

The U.S. will allow Iran to immediately begin selling oil and fuel under the memorandum of understanding the two sides reached to end the war, a

Tehran can immediately sell oil upon signing US-Iran deal, US official says
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Volkswagen reduces production at German plant amid uncertain future for site

Volkswagen will pare back production of the open-top T-roc Cabrio SUV at its plant in Osnabrueck, Germany, a company spokesperson said on Tuesday, alarming employee

Volkswagen reduces production at German plant amid uncertain future for site
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RFK Jr. orders passenger from hantavirus-stricken cruise to remain in quarantine in Nebraska, despite CDC recommendation

RFK Jr. orders passenger from hantavirus-stricken cruise to remain in quarantine in Nebraska, despite CDC recommendation

RFK Jr. orders passenger from hantavirus-stricken cruise to remain in quarantine in Nebraska, despite CDC recommendation
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Oil prices fall 5% to 3-month low on hopes Strait of Hormuz will open

Oil prices fell about 5% for a second day in a row to a three-month low on Tuesday as details emerged of an interim deal to end the war in the Middle

Oil prices fall 5% to 3-month low on hopes Strait of Hormuz will open
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Potential Tropical Cyclone One forms off Texas coast, threatening dangerous flash flooding

A tropical storm was expected to form off the Texas coast by Wednesday morning from a system labeled Potential Tropical Cyclone One,

Potential Tropical Cyclone One forms off Texas coast, threatening dangerous flash flooding
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Soaring US beef prices likely to rise further thanks to trade tensions and disease outbreaks

The tightly integrated North American beef market, under pressure from drought and the spread of the screwworm, could get further roiled by trade uncertainty.

Soaring US beef prices likely to rise further thanks to trade tensions and disease outbreaks
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African and Commonwealth nations in Kenya urge quick execution of a key treaty protecting oceans

African and Commonwealth nations have called for a swift implementation of a landmark treaty protecting the high seas

African and Commonwealth nations in Kenya urge quick execution of a key treaty protecting oceans
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$80 to $878: Residents question spiking water bills

$80 to $878: Residents question spiking water bills

$80 to $878: Residents question spiking water bills
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Pentagon commits $500 million loan to Phoenix Tailings for rare earth plant

Phoenix Tailings said on Tuesday the Pentagon's Office of Strategic Capital has conditionally committed $500 million in long-term debt financing to the company to construct a rare

Pentagon commits $500 million loan to Phoenix Tailings for rare earth plant
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Costs to Lebanon of latest Israel-Hezbollah war

Lebanon has suffered the deadliest spillover of the regional war triggered by the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran more than three months ago, which is set to end with a deal

Costs to Lebanon of latest Israel-Hezbollah war
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A 79-year-old nurse helped others for decades. Now she fears going to jail over her yard.

A 79-year-old nurse helped others for decades. Now she fears going to jail over her yard.

A 79-year-old nurse helped others for decades. Now she fears going to jail over her yard.
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Rain along the Gulf Coast could become the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season

A cluster of storms along the Gulf Coast of Texas could become the first tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season

Rain along the Gulf Coast could become the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season
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Headstones added for 1882 lynching victims, 27 others buried in Missouri cemetery

Headstones added for 1882 lynching victims, 27 others buried in Missouri cemetery

Headstones added for 1882 lynching victims, 27 others buried in Missouri cemetery
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MoDOT spent $2.6 million on invasive tree removal in preparation for World Cup

MoDOT spent $2.6 million on invasive tree removal in preparation for World Cup

MoDOT spent $2.6 million on invasive tree removal in preparation for World Cup
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US senators ask for review of Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' safety data, citing Reuters report

Two U.S. senators are asking the nation’s traffic safety regulator to examine Tesla's self-published crash statistics for its “Full Self-Driving” (FSD

US senators ask for review of Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' safety data, citing Reuters report
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Self-driving tech supplier Mobileye plans US robotaxi service next year

Mobileye Global said on Tuesday it would launch its own robotaxi service in the United States next year, putting the self-driving technology supplier in direct

Self-driving tech supplier Mobileye plans US robotaxi service next year
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife salvages over 1,000 trout as Denver Water drains reservoir

Colorado Parks and Wildlife salvages over 1,000 trout as Denver Water drains reservoir

Colorado Parks and Wildlife salvages over 1,000 trout as Denver Water drains reservoir
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Iran war is a wake-up call for Southeast Asia's energy sector, IEA report says

The International Energy Agency says Southeast Asia’s power sector is too open to risks from its dependence on imports of oil and gas from a limited number of suppliers

Iran war is a wake-up call for Southeast Asia's energy sector, IEA report says
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Invasive golden mussels run rampant in San Joaquin County, spark plea for federal assistance

Invasive golden mussels run rampant in San Joaquin County, spark plea for federal assistance

Invasive golden mussels run rampant in San Joaquin County, spark plea for federal assistance
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Tropical storm chances increase for major Gulf flood threat that has killed 1 in Texas

Tropical storm chances increase for major Gulf flood threat that has killed 1 in Texas

Tropical storm chances increase for major Gulf flood threat that has killed 1 in Texas
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

How Wall Street is shifting electric utilities toward consolidation and profit

Electric utilities don’t make money from selling power to customers, but instead profit from investments in power plants, wires, substations and other equipment.

How Wall Street is shifting electric utilities toward consolidation and profit
Education|Environment|Health|Science

Microplastics are everywhere in Pennsylvania’s water – but the tide may be turning

An environmental engineer who mapped microplastic pollution in three of Pennsylvania’s watersheds explains what it means for our health.

Microplastics are everywhere in Pennsylvania’s water – but the tide may be turning
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Asteroid or comet? Meteor or meteorite? How to identify and classify the rocks you see streaking through the sky

An observatory director describes the differences between the types of rocks that fly through space.

Asteroid or comet? Meteor or meteorite? How to identify and classify the rocks you see streaking through the sky
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Perfect tie in Andean district shows Peru’s enduring political fractures

Past the outskirts of Peru’s sprawling coastal capital, where the Andes begin to rise, a small mountain district was perfectly split in the

Perfect tie in Andean district shows Peru’s enduring political fractures
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Building data centers in space is an intriguing idea on paper, but major engineering challenges must be solved

A data center could get more solar power and be kept much colder in space, but it would be extremely difficult to repair and update.

Building data centers in space is an intriguing idea on paper, but major engineering challenges must be solved
Environment|Science|World

How one devastating cyclone wiped out 7% of the planet’s rarest great apes

How one devastating cyclone wiped out 7% of the planet’s rarest great apes

How one devastating cyclone wiped out 7% of the planet’s rarest great apes
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Ukrainian drone strike halts operations at Moscow oil refinery, sources say

A Ukrainian drone attack started a fire at the refinery that is the largest fuel supplier to the Moscow region on Tuesday, and two industry sources told Reuters that it had halted

Ukrainian drone strike halts operations at Moscow oil refinery, sources say
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U.S. grid’s $1 trillion problem could equal a $1 billion payout for power CEOs

The U.S. electric grid’s mounting reliability problems have contributed to higher power bills for millions of homes and businesses.

U.S. grid’s $1 trillion problem could equal a $1 billion payout for power CEOs
Business|Economy|Environment

Canadian home sales jump 5.5% in May, prices dip

Canadian home sales rose in May, making up some ground after a slow start to the typically active spring market, and prices edged lower, data from the

Canadian home sales jump 5.5% in May, prices dip
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Fast-tracked power plants fuel AI boom, with little public scrutiny

From the front window of her house, Breanne Kidd once watched the sun rise over farmland as she sipped coffee before toddlers arrived

Fast-tracked power plants fuel AI boom, with little public scrutiny
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Thailand appoints South African and German experts for UN arbitration process in dispute with Cambodia, foreign minister says

Thailand has appointed conciliators from South Africa and Germany for a U.N. arbitration process that was initiated by Cambodia to resolve a long-running maritime dispute,

Thailand appoints South African and German experts for UN arbitration process in dispute with Cambodia, foreign minister says
Australia|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Australia declares El Nino set to be strongest in decades

Australia's weather bureau warned on Tuesday that an El Nino weather pattern has formed in the tropical Pacific and could intensify in the

Australia declares El Nino set to be strongest in decades
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Almost all of world's children exposed to climate hazards, UN agency says

Almost all of the world's children are exposed to at least one climate hazard, with as many as 1.8 billion put in danger by droughts and 1.2 billion by extreme heat, the

Almost all of world's children exposed to climate hazards, UN agency says
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US-Iran deal may not bring quick relief for auto shops

Tokyo auto shops and Detroit car dealerships have been running short of motor oil, paint and other products for months since the

US-Iran deal may not bring quick relief for auto shops
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U.S. gasoline slips below $4 a gallon for first time since April

U.S. average retail gasoline prices dipped below $4 a gallon for the first time since mid-April, as optimism grew that a preliminary deal between the U.S.

U.S. gasoline slips below $4 a gallon for first time since April
Asia|Environment|Travel|World

Indigenous Taiwanese to paddle to the Philippines reconnecting long-lost route

A group of indigenous Taiwanese left on Monday to paddle to the Philippines on a hand-built wooden canoe across the Bashi

Indigenous Taiwanese to paddle to the Philippines reconnecting long-lost route
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GM in talks to supply weapons parts to Lockheed Martin, WSJ reports

General Motors is in talks with Lockheed Martin about making parts for the defense contractor's weapons, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing sources.

GM in talks to supply weapons parts to Lockheed Martin, WSJ reports
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US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in flames in California, killing all 8 crew aboard

A U.S.

US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in flames in California, killing all 8 crew aboard
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The world agreed to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030 – but marine protection can’t be judged by area alone

So far, about 10% of the ocean has formal protection as countries work toward the 30x30 goal, but many areas are still protected on paper only.

The world agreed to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030 – but marine protection can’t be judged by area alone
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North Korea touts industrial ‘miracles’ as output exceeds targets, state media says

North Korea’s industrial output reached 105% of planned targets in the 100 days following the country's ruling party congress in February, driven by technological innovation

North Korea touts industrial ‘miracles’ as output exceeds targets, state media says
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Global EV registrations rise 3% globally in May, BMI data shows

Global demand for electric vehicles rose for a third straight month in May, as subsidies and high petrol prices continued to drive the transition away from

Global EV registrations rise 3% globally in May, BMI data shows
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Some of the 11 skydivers killed in Missouri plane crash were experienced jumpers

Several of the skydivers who were killed when their plane crashed moments after taking off from a Missouri airfield were experienced jumpers

Some of the 11 skydivers killed in Missouri plane crash were experienced jumpers
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Stocks of oil in US Strategic Petroleum Reserve falls to lowest since 1983

Stocks of crude oil in the U.S.

Stocks of oil in US Strategic Petroleum Reserve falls to lowest since 1983
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Arbitration tribunal rejects bulk of Ukraine's Kerch Strait case against Russia

An international court found that Russia flouted some sea laws during the construction of the Kerch Strait bridge between mainland Russia and annexed Crimea, but

Arbitration tribunal rejects bulk of Ukraine's Kerch Strait case against Russia
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Russia slashes fuel quality rules to stave off shortages, Kommersant reports

Russia is allowing some oil refineries to produce fuel with lower environmental specifications for the domestic market, the Kommersant newspaper reported on Monday, as

Russia slashes fuel quality rules to stave off shortages, Kommersant reports
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'It was like something out of a horror movie': Fire destroys multiple homes, business in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

'It was like something out of a horror movie': Fire destroys multiple homes, business in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

'It was like something out of a horror movie': Fire destroys multiple homes, business in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
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City offers free swim passes to kids who pledge to avoid arroyos

City offers free swim passes to kids who pledge to avoid arroyos

City offers free swim passes to kids who pledge to avoid arroyos
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"It was heartbreaking": Homeowner faces long recovery after flash flooding

"It was heartbreaking": Homeowner faces long recovery after flash flooding

"It was heartbreaking": Homeowner faces long recovery after flash flooding
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Even with a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, it could take weeks or months for oil to fully flow

The tentative agreement to end the war in Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz would be good news for the global economy

Even with a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, it could take weeks or months for oil to fully flow
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Severe storms devastate Omaha Art Fair, leaving artists with major losses

Severe storms devastate Omaha Art Fair, leaving artists with major losses

Severe storms devastate Omaha Art Fair, leaving artists with major losses
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Firefighters help rescue 15 campers from rising floodwaters

Firefighters help rescue 15 campers from rising floodwaters

Firefighters help rescue 15 campers from rising floodwaters
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UN Security Council extends Afghan mission, calls for review

The United Nations Security Council on Monday voted to extend the mandate of the U.N.

UN Security Council extends Afghan mission, calls for review
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Xenophobic attacks are hurting South Africa's image abroad, says minister

A surge in attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa is damaging the country's global image and fuelling a backlash against businesses and artists

Xenophobic attacks are hurting South Africa's image abroad, says minister
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Japan PM backs troubled Sicily bridge plan, highlighting Japanese investment

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Monday she hopes a long delayed project to build a bridge across Italy's Strait of Messina will get off the

Japan PM backs troubled Sicily bridge plan, highlighting Japanese investment
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Scouring the Strait of Hormuz for mines could take weeks

Ensuring the Strait of Hormuz is safe from mines could delay a return to normal shipping traffic by weeks following a deal to reopen the waterway, shipping

Scouring the Strait of Hormuz for mines could take weeks
Environment|Sports|Travel|World

Soccer-Houston Fan Festival closed on Monday as wild weather set to hit Texas

Local organisers have closed the popular Fan Festival in Houston on Monday amid a flood warning that runs through to Wednesday, the day of the World Cup Group

Soccer-Houston Fan Festival closed on Monday as wild weather set to hit Texas
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Sonic booms from meteors can release the energy of hundreds of tons of TNT – here’s how they work

2026 has already been a banner year for meteor spottings and sonic booms across the world.

Sonic booms from meteors can release the energy of hundreds of tons of TNT – here’s how they work
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The ‘right to repair’ movement has a point, but consumers should read the warranty fine print first

Manufacturers would benefit from establishing a better, more efficient service network and offering more attractive warranty programs.

The ‘right to repair’ movement has a point, but consumers should read the warranty fine print first
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This successful Arctic fishing treaty has kept Russia, China, the US and others working together for 5 years – it could be a model for future diplomacy

As sea ice melts, more of the Arctic Ocean opens up. A former ambassador explains how this treaty creates time for scientists to figure out what lives there.

This successful Arctic fishing treaty has kept Russia, China, the US and others working together for 5 years – it could be a model for future diplomacy
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

How window-mounted heat pumps can give tenants efficient heating and cooling

Permanently installing a heat pump system in a building is expensive. But new window units can deliver many of the benefits with far less cost and go with renters when they move.

How window-mounted heat pumps can give tenants efficient heating and cooling
Environment|Science

Paving paradise: Dismantling the US Roadless Rule threatens to disrupt wildlife, water and peace in the last quiet places in America

The constant noise of traffic is so ubiquitous, it is barely noticeable to our ears – until we step into a roadless forest and experience true quiet.

Paving paradise: Dismantling the US Roadless Rule threatens to disrupt wildlife, water and peace in the last quiet places in America
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political|Science

US immigration policies interfere with prenatal care and parenting choices, hurting people and communities

Limits on healthcare for undocumented women are reshaping pregnancy and family health.

US immigration policies interfere with prenatal care and parenting choices, hurting people and communities
Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Lawmakers fight to stop the Trump administration's dismantling of a $386M ocean observatory project

Lawmakers are demanding the National Science Foundation stop dismantling the Ocean Observatories Initiative, a $386 million ocean monitoring network being wound down under President Donald Trump's administration

Lawmakers fight to stop the Trump administration's dismantling of a $386M ocean observatory project
Environment|Science|World

Kīlauea eruption episode 49 ends after 700-foot lava fountains

Kīlauea eruption episode 49 ends after 700-foot lava fountains

Kīlauea eruption episode 49 ends after 700-foot lava fountains
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Three coconut rhinoceros beetles found dead in traps in Waikapu

Three coconut rhinoceros beetles found dead in traps in Waikapu

Three coconut rhinoceros beetles found dead in traps in Waikapu
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Brazil farm auctions explode as rural debt spirals in a changing climate

Auctions of farms seized by creditors are soaring across Brazil, according to data compiled for Reuters, as distressed rural credit has grown to almost

Brazil farm auctions explode as rural debt spirals in a changing climate
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Highly dangerous plutonium offers no quick fix to US nuclear fuel crunch

The

Highly dangerous plutonium offers no quick fix to US nuclear fuel crunch
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'I’m not giving up': Couple loses home to Helene years after Katrina left them homeless

'I’m not giving up': Couple loses home to Helene years after Katrina left them homeless

'I’m not giving up': Couple loses home to Helene years after Katrina left them homeless
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Pacifica business owners turn negative rating into a positive initiative

Pacifica business owners turn negative rating into a positive initiative

Pacifica business owners turn negative rating into a positive initiative
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Driver killed after car struck by DART Blue Line train in northeast Dallas, authorities say

Driver killed after car struck by DART Blue Line train in northeast Dallas, authorities say

Driver killed after car struck by DART Blue Line train in northeast Dallas, authorities say
Environment

Pittsburgh-area storms bring tornado warnings, widespread damage and power outages

Pittsburgh-area storms bring tornado warnings, widespread damage and power outages

Pittsburgh-area storms bring tornado warnings, widespread damage and power outages
Australia|Crime|Environment|Health|World

Sydney reopens beach under heavy patrols after shark attack

Sydney's Coogee Beach reopened on Monday under the watchful eyes of lifeguards and jet ski patrols, after a shark attack over the

Sydney reopens beach under heavy patrols after shark attack
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Tata's iPhone parts factory contaminated farmland water, India pollution body alleges

An Indian pollution regulator has alleged wastewater discharged from a Tata components factory for Apple's iPhone has contaminated

Tata's iPhone parts factory contaminated farmland water, India pollution body alleges
Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Sports|Technology

Some anglers praise forward-facing sonar, others say high-tech fishing ruins a day at the lake

The use of advanced sonar to catch fish has some anglers divided about the point of heading out onto the lake

Some anglers praise forward-facing sonar, others say high-tech fishing ruins a day at the lake
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A tentative deal is reached to end the Iran war and Trump orders a stop to the US naval blockade

The United States and Iran have reached an initial agreement to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz

A tentative deal is reached to end the Iran war and Trump orders a stop to the US naval blockade
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump veers toward exit in Iran war but risks loom

With an agreement on a framework for a peace deal with Iran, U.S.

Trump veers toward exit in Iran war but risks loom
Business|Environment|Europe|World

Protesters in Geneva clash with police ahead of the G7 summit in nearby France

Riot police fired tear gas and water cannons in clashes with stone-throwing youths during a protest on Sunday in Geneva against the G7 group of wealthy nations

Protesters in Geneva clash with police ahead of the G7 summit in nearby France
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What to know about the G7 summit Trump is attending in France

U.S. President Donald Trump is in France this week for a G7 summit

What to know about the G7 summit Trump is attending in France
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Oil and gas supplies could take months to return to normal after Iran deal, energy experts say

Pakistan announced that the U.S. and Iran reached an agreement to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz

Oil and gas supplies could take months to return to normal after Iran deal, energy experts say
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Skydiving plane crash investigations often reveal poor maintenance and weak safety oversight

Poor maintenance is often a factor when skydiving planes crash, like one did in Missouri on Sunday, and the National Transportation Safety Board has said in past investigations that weak oversight of the industry can allow problems to go unnoticed

Skydiving plane crash investigations often reveal poor maintenance and weak safety oversight
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Swiss reject population cap in referendum, avoiding EU clash and cheering business

Switzerland on Sunday rejected a proposal to cap its population at 10 million as voters prioritised economic stability and

Swiss reject population cap in referendum, avoiding EU clash and cheering business
Environment|Health|Travel

Colorado bear activity forces camping restrictions at Gore Creek Campground near Vail

Colorado bear activity forces camping restrictions at Gore Creek Campground near Vail

Colorado bear activity forces camping restrictions at Gore Creek Campground near Vail
Environment|US

New round of storms rips down trees in parts of Chicago area

New round of storms rips down trees in parts of Chicago area

New round of storms rips down trees in parts of Chicago area
Environment|Science|Sports|Technology|World

Most World Cup stadiums have Rutgers turfgrass, which is tested for toughness at a research farm in New Jersey

Most World Cup stadiums have Rutgers turfgrass, which is tested for toughness at a research farm in New Jersey

Most World Cup stadiums have Rutgers turfgrass, which is tested for toughness at a research farm in New Jersey
Crime|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Protesters set Tesla ablaze, smash UN office's windows in Geneva anti-G7 march

Geneva police on Sunday fired teargas at protesters who set fire to a Tesla vehicle and smashed windows at a United Nations agency as they vented

Protesters set Tesla ablaze, smash UN office's windows in Geneva anti-G7 march
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Putin, Zelenskyy speak with Trump by phone as drone strikes kill 2 in Russia and UK detains tanker

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin each spoke by phone with U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday, marking Trump's 80th birthday and ahead of this week’s G7 summit

Putin, Zelenskyy speak with Trump by phone as drone strikes kill 2 in Russia and UK detains tanker
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Health|Science

The world wants more high-protein products, but there's not enough whey to go around

Global consumers want more protein in every bite, but the dairy industry is struggling to give it to them

The world wants more high-protein products, but there's not enough whey to go around
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Swiss voters reject right-wing's bid to cap population at 10 million, early results show

Swiss voters have rejected a proposal to cap the country's population at 10 million

Swiss voters reject right-wing's bid to cap population at 10 million, early results show