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United Airlines echoes industry caution as Iran war fuel surge squeezes margins

United Airlines on Tuesday forecast second-quarter and full-year profits below Wall Street estimates as higher jet fuel prices squeeze margins and

United Airlines echoes industry caution as Iran war fuel surge squeezes margins
Entertainment|Environment|Science|Sports|Travel

Video shows moment family reels in rare 10-foot great white shark

Video shows moment family reels in rare 10-foot great white shark

Video shows moment family reels in rare 10-foot great white shark
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Florida wildfire strands Amtrak passengers for over 24 hours

Florida wildfire strands Amtrak passengers for over 24 hours

Florida wildfire strands Amtrak passengers for over 24 hours
Environment|Health|Travel|US

Stray dog search prompts Blue Ridge Parkway closures, draws welfare concerns

Stray dog search prompts Blue Ridge Parkway closures, draws welfare concerns

Stray dog search prompts Blue Ridge Parkway closures, draws welfare concerns
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US forces board a sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, the Pentagon says

U.S. forces have boarded an oil tanker previously sanctioned for smuggling Iranian crude oil in Asia

US forces board a sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, the Pentagon says
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College students save man trapped in apartment fire

College students save man trapped in apartment fire

College students save man trapped in apartment fire
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science

Federal judge strikes down some Trump administration actions that have slowed clean energy projects

A federal judge in Massachusetts has struck down some of the Trump administration’s orders slowing down the development of clean energy

Federal judge strikes down some Trump administration actions that have slowed clean energy projects
Economy|Education|Environment|Travel|World

Pope criticizes colonization of Africa's minerals as he arrives in Equatorial Guinea

Pope Leo XIV has denounced the “colonization” of minerals and the “lust for power” in Equatorial Guinea at the end of his four-nation African trip

Pope criticizes colonization of Africa's minerals as he arrives in Equatorial Guinea
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US judge blocks Trump administration actions stymieing wind, solar projects

A federal judge on Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump's administration from enforcing a series of permitting policies that wind and solar energy

US judge blocks Trump administration actions stymieing wind, solar projects
Environment|Health|Science

Santa Rosa's Safari West bottle‑feeds baby giraffe goat milk from Coke bottle to keep it alive

Santa Rosa's Safari West bottle‑feeds baby giraffe goat milk from Coke bottle to keep it alive

Santa Rosa's Safari West bottle‑feeds baby giraffe goat milk from Coke bottle to keep it alive
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Bay Area marijuana growing business still awaiting policy changes to ease industry woes

Bay Area marijuana growing business still awaiting policy changes to ease industry woes

Bay Area marijuana growing business still awaiting policy changes to ease industry woes
Crime|Education|Environment|Science

4 birds still missing after break-in at Marysville falconry facility

4 birds still missing after break-in at Marysville falconry facility

4 birds still missing after break-in at Marysville falconry facility
Economy|Environment|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|Science|Sports|US|Videos

Fish struggle in Jordan River as low runoff leaves water dangerously shallow

Fish struggle in Jordan River as low runoff leaves water dangerously shallow

Fish struggle in Jordan River as low runoff leaves water dangerously shallow
Business|Environment|Food|Lifestyle|Science

This farmer credits homemade 'Hobbit Hole' greenhouse with saving crops from freeze

This farmer credits homemade 'Hobbit Hole' greenhouse with saving crops from freeze

This farmer credits homemade 'Hobbit Hole' greenhouse with saving crops from freeze
Education|Environment

Water rushes into elementary school amid severe storm flooding

Water rushes into elementary school amid severe storm flooding

Water rushes into elementary school amid severe storm flooding
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle

Burlington residents face flooding as Fox River overflows into homes, parks

Burlington residents face flooding as Fox River overflows into homes, parks

Burlington residents face flooding as Fox River overflows into homes, parks
Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Ukraine completes Druzhba pipeline repairs, hoping to unlock blocked EU loan

Ukraine has completed repairs on a damaged oil pipeline and is preparing to resume flows

Ukraine completes Druzhba pipeline repairs, hoping to unlock blocked EU loan
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

First commercial fusion plant nears construction in US, Commonwealth CEO says

Construction of what could be the world's first commercial plant to generate power with fusion, the process that powers the stars, is set to start in

First commercial fusion plant nears construction in US, Commonwealth CEO says
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Sullivan & Cromwell law firm apologizes for AI 'hallucinations' in court filing

Sullivan & Cromwell, a premier Wall Street law firm, apologized to a federal judge for submitting a court filing with inaccurate citations and

Sullivan & Cromwell law firm apologizes for AI 'hallucinations' in court filing
Business|Economy|Environment|Travel

Alaska Air says fares hold as fuel surge tests earnings

Alaska Air Group said on Tuesday strong travel demand and higher fares are helping offset a sharp rise in fuel costs, even as

Alaska Air says fares hold as fuel surge tests earnings
Economy|Environment|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Mideast crises divide Europe as it grapples with rising fuel costs and policy toward Israel

Europe's top diplomats are meeting in Luxembourg to address multiple crises, including the ongoing war in Ukraine and economic instability due to the conflict in Iran

Mideast crises divide Europe as it grapples with rising fuel costs and policy toward Israel
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US announces ceasefire extension with Iran

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US announces ceasefire extension with Iran
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A well site explosion triggers a large fire and evacuations in Texas, but no injuries

Authorities say an explosion at a Texas natural gas or oil well site has set off a large fire, leading to some evacuations, but no injuries

A well site explosion triggers a large fire and evacuations in Texas, but no injuries
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Farmer delays own recovery to help neighbors rebuild

Farmer delays own recovery to help neighbors rebuild

Farmer delays own recovery to help neighbors rebuild
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Video captures plane striking power line before hard landing near Salinas Airport

Video captures plane striking power line before hard landing near Salinas Airport

Video captures plane striking power line before hard landing near Salinas Airport
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Could marijuana odor lead to fines in Arizona?

Could marijuana odor lead to fines in Arizona?

Could marijuana odor lead to fines in Arizona?
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Tesla California registrations slide as incentives fade, industry body says

Tesla vehicle registrations in California dropped 24.3% in the first quarter, marking the steepest decline in the state, according to a report released on Tuesday by the

Tesla California registrations slide as incentives fade, industry body says
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Goldman Sachs maintains 2026 copper price, surplus forecasts

Goldman Sachs on Tuesday maintained its forecast for the copper price to average $12,650 per metric ton this year and its estimate of a 490,000-ton 2026 surplus for the metal.

Goldman Sachs maintains 2026 copper price, surplus forecasts
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science

Northeast flower and fruit farmers grapple with whiplash weather

The abrupt swing from hot weather to cold across the Northeast didn't just have people scrambling for discarded jackets, it also is affecting some farmers

Northeast flower and fruit farmers grapple with whiplash weather
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Like ‘driving to San Francisco and back, every week’: In rural America, cancer patients face tall hurdles to get care

Like ‘driving to San Francisco and back, every week’: In rural America, cancer patients face tall hurdles to get care

Like ‘driving to San Francisco and back, every week’: In rural America, cancer patients face tall hurdles to get care
Environment|Science|Technology

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The forecast is just the beginning: Sign up for the CNN Weather newsletter

The forecast is just the beginning: Sign up for the CNN Weather newsletter
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Research at Chernobyl and Fukushima shows how radioactive materials move in the environment

Radiation risk can be measured, understood and controlled in ways that keep people safe, including from contaminated foods.

Research at Chernobyl and Fukushima shows how radioactive materials move in the environment
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Japan, Mexico agree on energy cooperation as Iran war disrupts supplies

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum spoke by phone on Tuesday and agreed to enhance their cooperation on energy, Japan's foreign

Japan, Mexico agree on energy cooperation as Iran war disrupts supplies
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Nigeria's Dangote taps Honeywell to expand plastics and detergent petrochems

Nigeria’s Dangote oil refinery has reached a deal with Honeywell to use the U.S. industrial group's technology to build up production of petrochemicals for

Nigeria's Dangote taps Honeywell to expand plastics and detergent petrochems
Economy|Environment|Europe|World

EU weighs more US jet fuel, cleaner aviation amid Iran war strains

The European Union will provide guidance to airlines on how to handle issues such as airport slots, passenger rights and public service obligations in the

EU weighs more US jet fuel, cleaner aviation amid Iran war strains
Business|Economy|Environment|World

War in Iran is causing biggest energy crisis in history, IEA says

The conflict between Iran and the United States and Israel is creating the worst energy crisis ever faced by the world, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA)

War in Iran is causing biggest energy crisis in history, IEA says
Crime|Environment|Political|US

Protesters urge Gov. Evers to intervene in beagle rescue at Dane County farm

Protesters urge Gov. Evers to intervene in beagle rescue at Dane County farm

Protesters urge Gov. Evers to intervene in beagle rescue at Dane County farm
Business|Environment|Food|Lifestyle

Consumers are lost at sea as seafood sustainability grows more complex

What makes seafood sustainable

Consumers are lost at sea as seafood sustainability grows more complex
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Data centers don’t have to be a burden on local communities – and can even support them by generating power and repurposing waste heat

Two engineers explain how data center design, construction and operation can help the facilities support their communities.

Data centers don’t have to be a burden on local communities – and can even support them by generating power and repurposing waste heat
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Hurricanes devastated Florida’s East Coast – then seagrass made an unexpected comeback

After years of collapse, seagrass in Florida’s Mosquito Lagoon rebounded unexpectedly following 2022 hurricanes, offering new insight into ecosystem resilience.

Hurricanes devastated Florida’s East Coast – then seagrass made an unexpected comeback
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

As the planet warms, scientists burn homes to figure out how to best protect them in wildfires

Scientists are using controlled fires to study how to protect homes from wildfires

As the planet warms, scientists burn homes to figure out how to best protect them in wildfires
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health

Signs of economic instability emerge in Oakland County, one of Michigan’s wealthiest

A sociologist’s analysis of a Michigan county reveals pockets of economic instability as rising housing costs continue to pressure residents.

Signs of economic instability emerge in Oakland County, one of Michigan’s wealthiest
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Umbilical cord blood may hold clues for a child’s risk of developing Type 1 diabetes

Genetics may only partially determine a newborn’s risk of developing Type 1 diabetes. Screening umbilical cord blood could lead to earlier treatments to prevent or reduce disease.

Umbilical cord blood may hold clues for a child’s risk of developing Type 1 diabetes
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Placebo effect can work as well as real medicine – but your body may need permission to use it

The placebo effect is more than just mental – it’s a biological system that can measurably improve a patient’s symptoms. But someone else needs to activate it – creating a risk of manipulation.

Placebo effect can work as well as real medicine – but your body may need permission to use it
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

France's Engie discussing refund for US offshore wind projects with Trump administration

French utility Engie is in talks with the Trump administration about a possible refund for its U.S. offshore wind project leases amid the president's

France's Engie discussing refund for US offshore wind projects with Trump administration
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Russia cuts oil output in April, sources say

Russia was forced to reduce oil output in April due to Ukrainian drone attacks on ports and refineries, as well as a halt to crude supplies via the only remaining Russian oil

Russia cuts oil output in April, sources say
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Russia to halt Kazakhstan's oil flows to Germany via Druzhba, sources say

Russia is set to stop oil exports from Kazakhstan to Germany via the Druzhba pipeline starting from May 1, three industry sources said on Tuesday.

Russia to halt Kazakhstan's oil flows to Germany via Druzhba, sources say
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Equifax profit jumps on US mortgage strength, maintains revenue outlook

Credit bureau Equifax reported a jump in first-quarter profit on Tuesday, as higher loan demand lifted its U.S. mortgage business, and maintained its full-year revenue outlook,

Equifax profit jumps on US mortgage strength, maintains revenue outlook
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology

Sweden's Einride to deploy 75 electric trucks for Amazon's US freight network

Swedish trucking company Einride said on Tuesday it has partnered with Amazon.com to deploy 75 manually operated electric heavy-duty trucks and supporting charging infrastructure

Sweden's Einride to deploy 75 electric trucks for Amazon's US freight network
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Spring’s first meteor shower takes place this week. Here’s how to watch

Spring’s first meteor shower takes place this week. Here’s how to watch

Spring’s first meteor shower takes place this week. Here’s how to watch
Africa|Economy|Environment|Political|Travel|World

Highlights of Pope Leo XIV's trip to Africa

Pope Leo XIV’s trip to Africa was so dizzying in its complexity that it recalls some of the early globe-trotting odysseys of St. John Paul II

Highlights of Pope Leo XIV's trip to Africa
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Oil spills from the Iran war are visible from space

Oil spills from the Iran war are visible from space

Oil spills from the Iran war are visible from space
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US firm in key Congo minerals deal overstated its mining experience, documents and sources show

A U.S. firm central to the Trump administration's push to secure critical minerals from Congo overstated its mining experience, Reuters has found.

US firm in key Congo minerals deal overstated its mining experience, documents and sources show
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Canadian military aims to show it can go it alone in the Arctic

Over the past three months, Canadian soldiers conducted a more than 5,000-kilometer snowmobile patrol in extreme Arctic conditions traveling

Canadian military aims to show it can go it alone in the Arctic
Asia|Economy|Environment|Political|World

China flexes energy leverage as the Philippines, US start annual war games

China on Tuesday implied energy assistance for the Philippines could be tied to Manila holding military drills with the U.S. and other allies, as its top

China flexes energy leverage as the Philippines, US start annual war games
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Chornobyl first responder says few survive 40 years on

Petro Hurin says his health has never been the same since he was sent 40 years ago to clear the Chornobyl

Chornobyl first responder says few survive 40 years on
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Volkswagen to cut capacity further by one million cars, CEO tells Manager Magazin

Volkswagen plans to cut its production capacity by another one million cars, CEO Oliver Blume said in an interview with business news outlet Manager Magazin published on Tuesday.

Volkswagen to cut capacity further by one million cars, CEO tells Manager Magazin
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Biofuels back in vogue as Iran war triggers oil price surge

Soaring oil prices in the wake of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran are driving renewed demand for biofuels as the need to tackle a fossil fuel

Biofuels back in vogue as Iran war triggers oil price surge
Business|Economy|Environment|Travel|World

Iran war fuel hike adds $100 to long-haul flight cost, study says

Disruption to global oil supplies from the Iran war has added more than $100 to the price of long-haul flights from Europe, a

Iran war fuel hike adds $100 to long-haul flight cost, study says
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Germany's big carmakers used to lead the race in China, but now they're 'for the parents'

More than 40 years after Volkswagen stole the show at its first Chinese auto fair, it has lost its cutting-edge status in the country, with homegrown brands setting the

Germany's big carmakers used to lead the race in China, but now they're 'for the parents'
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Technology

Apple's new CEO is a product perfectionist taking on the AI age

To understand how Apple's new CEO John Ternus will run the company, pay attention to what he refuses to sell.

Apple's new CEO is a product perfectionist taking on the AI age
Economy|Environment|Political|US|World

Gulf worries US-Iran talks may cement Tehran's 'golden' grip on Hormuz

By Samia Nakhoul DUBAI, April 20 (Reuters)- - A warning by former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev has crystallised fears among Gulf states that reopening the Strait of Hormuz may be the most Iran-

Gulf worries US-Iran talks may cement Tehran's 'golden' grip on Hormuz
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

EPA, DOJ file complaint over Potomac River after sewage leak

The Trump administration on Monday filed a complaint against the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (D.C.

EPA, DOJ file complaint over Potomac River after sewage leak
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Louisiana community is struggling to understand after man killed 8 children

Police say a Louisiana man who fatally shot seven of his children and another child used an an assault-style weapon despite a 2019 felony firearms conviction

Louisiana community is struggling to understand after man killed 8 children
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China’s energy fortress was built to withstand just this type of oil shock

China’s energy fortress was built to withstand just this type of oil shock

China’s energy fortress was built to withstand just this type of oil shock
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Justice Department files complaint against Washington and its sewage authority for massive spill

The Justice Department has filed a complaint against Washington, D.C., and its water authority for a massive sewage leak into the Potomac River

Justice Department files complaint against Washington and its sewage authority for massive spill
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Chile, US to sign mining and security agreements

(Corrects headline and lede to reflect $1 million allocated only for security deal, corrects that agreement will add to existing policies, not review them, corrects attribution in lede) SANTIAGO,

Chile, US to sign mining and security agreements
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology

Texas environmental network plans to protest SpaceX analyst meetings

Environmental activists plan to protest outside SpaceX's Starbase launch facilities on Tuesday ahead of the highly anticipated IPO of Elon Musk's

Texas environmental network plans to protest SpaceX analyst meetings
Economy|Environment|Political|World

The Latest: Pakistan prepares for upcoming peace talks despite US seizure of Iranian cargo ship

President Donald Trump is defending his Iran war strategy, attacking critics and skeptics on Monday as “TRAITORS, ALL” after a second round of talks with Iran were thrown into doubt by the U.S. Navy’s seizure of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz

The Latest: Pakistan prepares for upcoming peace talks despite US seizure of Iranian cargo ship
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Trump cites defense production act to sign energy-related memorandums

President Donald Trump invoked the Defense Production Act on Monday to sign a series of energy-related presidential memorandums, the White House announced, as his

Trump cites defense production act to sign energy-related memorandums
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|US

US low-cost airlines seek temporary tax relief to address soaring fuel costs

The CEOs of major low-cost airlines are set to meet on Tuesday with U.S.

US low-cost airlines seek temporary tax relief to address soaring fuel costs
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Trading Day: Cooling off, but still optimistic

Oil rose on Monday and the main U.S. equity indices fell as U.S.-Iran tensions re-escalated and the Strait of Hormuz was closed, although the

Trading Day: Cooling off, but still optimistic
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Tanker arrives at Golden Pass Texas facility for inaugural LNG export

An LNG tanker has arrived at the Golden Pass facility in Texas to collect the plant's inaugural export of the superchilled gas, the company confirmed

Tanker arrives at Golden Pass Texas facility for inaugural LNG export
Crime|Environment|Political|US

Animal welfare protesters converge on Wisconsin governor's office seeking release of beagles

Animal welfare activists converged outside of Wisconsin Gov_ Tony Evers’ Capitol office on Monday, chanting “Free the dogs!”

Animal welfare protesters converge on Wisconsin governor's office seeking release of beagles
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Don’t just plant trees, plant forests to restore biodiversity for the future

The tree mix matters. Near Chesapeake Bay, scientists have been experimenting with mini-forests for over a decade. The surprising results show how biodiversity pays off.

Don’t just plant trees, plant forests to restore biodiversity for the future
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Oil prices rise 6% on fears of US-Iran ceasefire collapse

Oil prices jumped around 6% in Monday trading on uncertainty over peace talks between the U.S. and Iran after violence flared around the Strait of Hormuz.

Oil prices rise 6% on fears of US-Iran ceasefire collapse
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Mother and 6 children killed in explosion and fire at central Pennsylvania home

Authorities say an Amish woman and her six children ranging in age from 3 to 11 were killed in an explosion and fast-moving fire at a rural Pennsylvania home

Mother and 6 children killed in explosion and fire at central Pennsylvania home
Crime|Environment|Travel|US|World

Search is on for 6 from a ship that overturned near the Northern Marianas during a typhoon

Searchers from several countries are scouring the Pacific near the Northern Mariana Islands for six crew members from a cargo ship that overturned during a typhoon that tore through the U.S. territory

Search is on for 6 from a ship that overturned near the Northern Marianas during a typhoon
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Family opens basement to strangers seeking shelter during tornado

Family opens basement to strangers seeking shelter during tornado

Family opens basement to strangers seeking shelter during tornado
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Pilot in deadly plane crash in Pasco County identified: PSO

Pilot in deadly plane crash in Pasco County identified: PSO

Pilot in deadly plane crash in Pasco County identified: PSO
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

USA Rare Earth buys Brazil's Serra Verde for $2.8 billion, extending takeover spree

USA Rare Earth said on Monday it will buy Brazilian rare earths miner Serra Verde in a cash-and-stock deal worth $2.8 billion, the latest in a

USA Rare Earth buys Brazil's Serra Verde for $2.8 billion, extending takeover spree
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump says energy chief 'wrong,' expects lower gas prices as soon as Iran war ends

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Trump says energy chief 'wrong,' expects lower gas prices as soon as Iran war ends
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Hyundai faces challenge replacing lost Middle East sales, CEO says

Hyundai will not manage to fully make up for lost sales in the Middle East due to the crisis in the region, as manufacturing constraints will not allow the automaker to

Hyundai faces challenge replacing lost Middle East sales, CEO says
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West Coast Falconry faces heartbreak after birds go missing

West Coast Falconry faces heartbreak after birds go missing

West Coast Falconry faces heartbreak after birds go missing
Arts|Crime|Environment|Technology

Police deploy new tool to measure illegal exhaust noise during Car Week

Police deploy new tool to measure illegal exhaust noise during Car Week

Police deploy new tool to measure illegal exhaust noise during Car Week
Education|Environment|Science|World

Chimpanzees in Uganda are in a ‘civil war,’ and researchers are unsure how it will end

Chimpanzees in Uganda are in a ‘civil war,’ and researchers are unsure how it will end

Chimpanzees in Uganda are in a ‘civil war,’ and researchers are unsure how it will end
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Earthquake sets off brief tsunami alert and a megaquake advisory in northern Japan

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake Monday off northern Japan sparked a short-lived tsunami alert and an advisory of a slightly higher risk of a possible megaquake

Earthquake sets off brief tsunami alert and a megaquake advisory in northern Japan
Education|Environment|Science

University of Maryland students transform the campus golf course into a living environmental laboratory

University of Maryland students transform the campus golf course into a living environmental laboratory

University of Maryland students transform the campus golf course into a living environmental laboratory
Crime|Education|Environment|World

Winston-Salem park shooting: Multiple victims, suspects identified and located as two schools remain on secure lockdown

Winston-Salem park shooting: Multiple victims, suspects identified and located as two schools remain on secure lockdown

Winston-Salem park shooting: Multiple victims, suspects identified and located as two schools remain on secure lockdown
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

APS rescues over 40 animals from poor conditions at illegal organization

APS rescues over 40 animals from poor conditions at illegal organization

APS rescues over 40 animals from poor conditions at illegal organization
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'We could smell it immediately': Neighbors recount tense night with gas explosion threat

'We could smell it immediately': Neighbors recount tense night with gas explosion threat

'We could smell it immediately': Neighbors recount tense night with gas explosion threat
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Israeli ministers celebrate reestablishment of settlement in West Bank

A Palestinian village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank received demolition orders for 15 shops on Monday, a day after Israeli ministers

Israeli ministers celebrate reestablishment of settlement in West Bank
Crime|Environment|Health|Science|Travel

Flight crew rescues hiker with head injury from Virginia mountain

Flight crew rescues hiker with head injury from Virginia mountain

Flight crew rescues hiker with head injury from Virginia mountain
Environment|Science|World

Tsunami advisory lifted after Japan earthquake but warnings for potential stronger quake issued

Tsunami advisory lifted after Japan earthquake but warnings for potential stronger quake issued

Tsunami advisory lifted after Japan earthquake but warnings for potential stronger quake issued
Environment|Science|Sports|Technology|World

We designed the turf for soccer’s biggest World Cup ever – here’s how we created the same playing experience across 3 countries

The new playing fields are rolling out in stadiums from Mexico to Canada. Creating the perfect pitch in very different climates requires the right grasses and some creative tricks.

We designed the turf for soccer’s biggest World Cup ever – here’s how we created the same playing experience across 3 countries
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political

Neighbors demand road safety changes after pedestrian and biker deaths

Neighbors demand road safety changes after pedestrian and biker deaths

Neighbors demand road safety changes after pedestrian and biker deaths
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political

Walk honors mothers lost to childbirth, raises awareness for health disparities

Walk honors mothers lost to childbirth, raises awareness for health disparities

Walk honors mothers lost to childbirth, raises awareness for health disparities
Business|Economy|Environment|World

US to host further G20 talks on war's impact on food and fertilizer

The U.S. will host further talks in coming weeks for the Group of 20 major economies on the impact of the war in the Middle East on food and

US to host further G20 talks on war's impact on food and fertilizer
Business|Economy|Environment|World

US homebuilders brace for another challenging year as war, tariffs hurt margins

U.S. homebuilders will likely point to another challenging year as tariffs and the Iran war further squeeze margins

US homebuilders brace for another challenging year as war, tariffs hurt margins
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science|World

When oil prices spike, where does the money go?

Who gets all that cash, and what do they do with it?

When oil prices spike, where does the money go?
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Japan eases back tsunami warning after magnitude 7.7 quake, no immediate reports of casualties, damage

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday, prompting authorities to urge residents to stay away from coastal areas where tsunami waves

Japan eases back tsunami warning after magnitude 7.7 quake, no immediate reports of casualties, damage
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Turkey says COP31 will push for more global action under its presidency

This year’s U.N. climate summit will seek to turn past decisions into action, with financing the main focus, Turkey’s Environment and Climate

Turkey says COP31 will push for more global action under its presidency
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Merz touts Brazil's potential on critical metals, says Germany can supply technology

Germany Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday that Brazil had great potential to expand deliveries of critical metals, adding that Germany can supply the

Merz touts Brazil's potential on critical metals, says Germany can supply technology
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Tesla's energy storage division to pick up slack as car margins drop and credits fade

Tesla's solar and energy business is likely to outshine the EV maker's challenged core business when it reports quarterly results this week, a sign of resilience

Tesla's energy storage division to pick up slack as car margins drop and credits fade
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Wildfire survivors who lost their homes could face another blow from taxes on settlement payouts

Thousands of survivors of the 2025 Eaton Fire in California are accepting settlements from the utility accused of causing it

Wildfire survivors who lost their homes could face another blow from taxes on settlement payouts
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With no end in sight to their deployment, National Guard troops roam Washington

Eight months after President Donald Trump declared a crime emergency in the nation’s capital and called up the National Guard, more than 2,500 troops remain

With no end in sight to their deployment, National Guard troops roam Washington
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Tuapse port kills one

A Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Black Sea port of Tuapse sparked a fire and killed at least one person, Russian officials said on Monday, only hours after a blaze was

Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Tuapse port kills one
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Indonesia, Toyota in talks on potential bioethanol project

Indonesia is in talks with Japan's Toyota Motor Asia on a potential joint investment in bioethanol production in the Southeast Asian country, a government official and

Indonesia, Toyota in talks on potential bioethanol project
Environment|World

Some residents in New Zealand's capital urged to evacuate due to further flood risk

Residents in low-lying areas of New Zealand’s capital city Wellington were urged to evacuate on Monday, as heavy rain continued to drench the city, which experienced

Some residents in New Zealand's capital urged to evacuate due to further flood risk
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Wisconsin authorities put total arrests from clashes at beagle breeding facility at about 25

Authorities say around 25 protesters were arrested as about 1,000 animal welfare activists tried to enter a beagle breeding and research facility in Wisconsin

Wisconsin authorities put total arrests from clashes at beagle breeding facility at about 25
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Funky-smelling Bradford pear tree among 30 invasive species getting banned in New Jersey

Funky-smelling Bradford pear tree among 30 invasive species getting banned in New Jersey

Funky-smelling Bradford pear tree among 30 invasive species getting banned in New Jersey
Africa|Arts|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Pope urges Angola to heal divisions at events drawing 130,000

Pope Leo urged Angolans on Sunday to overcome divisions after decades of war, first at a Mass in a field outside Luanda and

Pope urges Angola to heal divisions at events drawing 130,000
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Allies fear a rushed US–Iran framework deal could backfire, leaving technical deadlock

European allies fear an inexperienced U.S. negotiating team is pushing for a swift, headline‑grabbing framework deal with Iran that

Allies fear a rushed US–Iran framework deal could backfire, leaving technical deadlock
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IMF, World Bank meetings show limits in mitigating shocks, reliance on US for solutions

Global finance leaders, whipsawed by Middle East war news, came to grips this past week with their inability to

IMF, World Bank meetings show limits in mitigating shocks, reliance on US for solutions
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Chernobyl's radioactive landscape is a testament to nature’s resilience and survival spirit

Wildlife is thriving again four decades after the nuclear disaster at Ukraine’s Chernobyl power plant in what became the exclusion zone created by the forced mass evacuations of the population

Chernobyl's radioactive landscape is a testament to nature’s resilience and survival spirit
Crime|Environment|Health|Political|Science|US

Hundreds trying to storm Wisconsin beagle research facility met with rubber bullets, pepper spray

About 1,000 animal welfare protesters who tried to gain entry to a beagle breeding and research facility in Wisconsin have been turned back by police who fired rubber bullets and pepper spray into the crowd and arrested the group’s leader

Hundreds trying to storm Wisconsin beagle research facility met with rubber bullets, pepper spray
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Pope Leo XIV challenges Angola's leaders while delivering a message of encouragement for its people

Pope Leo XIV has challenged Angola's leaders to “break the cycles of interests” that have plundered and exploited Africa for centuries

Pope Leo XIV challenges Angola's leaders while delivering a message of encouragement for its people
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US Coast Guard spots overturned vessel near Saipan during search for missing ship with 6 on board

The U.S. Coast Guard says an airplane search crew has spotted an overturned ship matching the description of a cargo vessel that went missing with six people on board near the western Pacific territory of Saipan

US Coast Guard spots overturned vessel near Saipan during search for missing ship with 6 on board
Environment

People living along Des Plaines River prepare for flooding with more rain in the forecast

People living along Des Plaines River prepare for flooding with more rain in the forecast

People living along Des Plaines River prepare for flooding with more rain in the forecast
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Activists break into Wisconsin animal breeding facility ahead of scheduled protest

Activists break into Wisconsin animal breeding facility ahead of scheduled protest

Activists break into Wisconsin animal breeding facility ahead of scheduled protest
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Senate votes to end ban on mining in Boundary Waters after Sen. Tina Smith's hourslong speech

Senate votes to end ban on mining in Boundary Waters after Sen. Tina Smith's hourslong speech

Senate votes to end ban on mining in Boundary Waters after Sen. Tina Smith's hourslong speech
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Video shows moment car runs red light, kills driver and dog in West Philadelphia crash

Video shows moment car runs red light, kills driver and dog in West Philadelphia crash

Video shows moment car runs red light, kills driver and dog in West Philadelphia crash
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Cocaine, heroin, firearms and jewelry seized in Southeast Michigan police investigation

Cocaine, heroin, firearms and jewelry seized in Southeast Michigan police investigation

Cocaine, heroin, firearms and jewelry seized in Southeast Michigan police investigation
Environment|World

Powerful winds and reported tornadoes rip through the Midwest, leaving heavy damage but no deaths

A series of reported tornadoes has torn through the U.S. Midwest, ripping roofs off homes and leaving roads impassable

Powerful winds and reported tornadoes rip through the Midwest, leaving heavy damage but no deaths
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Pope Leo, in Angola, decries 'despots' who exploit resources, make false promises

Pope Leo sharply decried the exploitation of natural resources in Africa on Saturday, blasting "despots and tyrants" who guarantee wealth but do not

Pope Leo, in Angola, decries 'despots' who exploit resources, make false promises
Environment|Science|US|World

Storm-weary central US braces for one more day of possibly severe weather after tornado outbreak

Storm-weary central US braces for one more day of possibly severe weather after tornado outbreak

Storm-weary central US braces for one more day of possibly severe weather after tornado outbreak
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You can put beef tallow and salmon sperm on your face. But should you?

Animal-derived skin care products are gaining popularity, from salmon sperm facials to moisturizers made with beef tallow — the fat around a cow's internal organs

You can put beef tallow and salmon sperm on your face. But should you?
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A US citizen said she was illegally held by ICE. Surveillance video, the DHS and a million-dollar lawsuit say otherwise

A US citizen said she was illegally held by ICE. Surveillance video, the DHS and a million-dollar lawsuit say otherwise

A US citizen said she was illegally held by ICE. Surveillance video, the DHS and a million-dollar lawsuit say otherwise
Economy|Environment|Health|Science

Record US drought sparks worries about fires, water supply and food prices

The contiguous United States is experiencing record drought levels for this time of year, according to weather data

Record US drought sparks worries about fires, water supply and food prices
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The Lyrid meteor shower is visible now and peaking soon. Here's how to spot it

The Lyrid meteor shower is expected to bring fiery streaks to the night sky

The Lyrid meteor shower is visible now and peaking soon. Here's how to spot it
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Some tankers cross Strait of Hormuz before shots fired, ship-tracking data shows

More than a dozen tankers, including three sanctioned vessels, passed through the Strait of Hormuz after a 50-day blockade was lifted on Friday,

Some tankers cross Strait of Hormuz before shots fired, ship-tracking data shows
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How 50 days of the Iran war led to the loss of $50 billion worth of oil

The world has lost over $50 billion worth of crude oil that has not been produced since the Iran war began nearly 50 days ago and the

How 50 days of the Iran war led to the loss of $50 billion worth of oil
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US renews Russian oil waiver after pressure from countries dealing with Iran war price shocks

The Trump administration on Friday renewed a waiver allowing countries to buy sanctioned Russian oil at sea for about a month,

US renews Russian oil waiver after pressure from countries dealing with Iran war price shocks
Americas|Environment|Sports|US

A mid-April snowstorm coats Coors Field as Dodgers-Rockies series gets off to frosty start

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Colorado Rockies faced an unusual challenge in April as snow blanketed Coors Field

A mid-April snowstorm coats Coors Field as Dodgers-Rockies series gets off to frosty start
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Australia extends relaxed fuel standards to bolster supply

Australia extended an easing on fuel-quality standards until September, Energy Minister Chris Bowen said on Saturday, as the nation grapples with the ​impact of the Iran

Australia extends relaxed fuel standards to bolster supply
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The Latest: Trump and Iran’s top diplomat say the Strait of Hormuz is fully open

U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran’s foreign minister say the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open to commercial vessels

The Latest: Trump and Iran’s top diplomat say the Strait of Hormuz is fully open
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World Bank launches new strategy to help small states tackle challenges

The World Bank on Friday unveiled a new strategy aimed at helping small island states and other small countries better address unique challenges such

World Bank launches new strategy to help small states tackle challenges
Environment|Health|Science|World

Watchdog group sues USDA over food safety records related to Ohio train disaster

A whistleblower organization filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S.

Watchdog group sues USDA over food safety records related to Ohio train disaster
Environment|Health|US|World

2 Alaska-based soldiers injured in encounter with brown bear during training exercise

Two U.S. Army soldiers have been injured after encountering a brown bear during training in Anchorage

2 Alaska-based soldiers injured in encounter with brown bear during training exercise
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

US Energy Department restores funding to carbon removal projects

The Department of Energy will retain funding for major carbon direct air capture awarded under the Biden administration after targeting them for

US Energy Department restores funding to carbon removal projects
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Traffic and trepidation in the Persian Gulf could keep gasoline prices from dropping quickly

Oil prices plunged and the stock market rallied after U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran’s foreign minister said that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open

Traffic and trepidation in the Persian Gulf could keep gasoline prices from dropping quickly
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Oil settles down 9% after Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open

Oil prices settled down by around 9% on Friday after Iran said passage for all commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz was open for the

Oil settles down 9% after Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open
Environment|Science|Travel|US

1 million bees make for bumper-to-buzzer traffic on a Tennessee highway ramp

About 1 million bees temporarily took over an interstate exit ramp in East Tennessee after a beekeepers’ truck crashed and set them loose

1 million bees make for bumper-to-buzzer traffic on a Tennessee highway ramp
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EU to push for jet fuel diversification as Iran war threatens supply

The European Union will urge members to cut their dependence on Middle Eastern jet fuel and look into increasing imports from the U.S., in new guidelines

EU to push for jet fuel diversification as Iran war threatens supply
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World

New oil and gas lease sale set for Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, amid litigation

The U.S. government plans another oil and gas lease sale for Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

New oil and gas lease sale set for Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, amid litigation
Environment|Health|MidEast|Political|World

In final moments before truce, Israeli strike kills Lebanese man's family

Hassan Abu Khalil's family miraculously survived six weeks of war in southern Lebanon, but tragedy struck in the final minutes

In final moments before truce, Israeli strike kills Lebanese man's family
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Air Canada to cut four NY-bound flights as fuel prices soar due to Iran conflict

Air Canada said on Friday it will trim daily flights to New York from 38 to 34, starting in June, as higher fuel prices lead North American carriers to cut capacity on

Air Canada to cut four NY-bound flights as fuel prices soar due to Iran conflict
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

US buyers redirect imported fertilizer overseas as Iran war drives up global prices

U.S. fertilizer buyers are redirecting shipments out of the country, as higher overseas prices give them an incentive to divert critical

US buyers redirect imported fertilizer overseas as Iran war drives up global prices
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Wildfires used to 'go to sleep' at night. Climate change has them burning overtime

Wildfires used to die down and even stop at night with cooler temperatures and increased humidity

Wildfires used to 'go to sleep' at night. Climate change has them burning overtime
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Canada Post taking steps to stop home mail delivery

The government-owned corporation that delivers mail in Canada is taking steps to stop home delivery

Canada Post taking steps to stop home mail delivery
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The Supreme Court hands a win to oil and gas companies fighting environmental lawsuits in Louisiana

The Supreme Court is handing a win to oil and gas companies fighting lawsuits over coastal land loss and environmental degradation in Louisiana

The Supreme Court hands a win to oil and gas companies fighting environmental lawsuits in Louisiana
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Indian oil refiners lining up oil cargoes to meet local demand, official says

Indian oil refiners are doing their best to line-up oil cargoes to meet local demand, an Indian government official said on Friday, after the United States decided not

Indian oil refiners lining up oil cargoes to meet local demand, official says
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Air traffic control applicants top 8,000 in 13 hours, transportation secretary says

A record 8,000-plus people have applied for jobs in the troubled U.S. air traffic control system in the first 13 hours of a recruitment drive

Air traffic control applicants top 8,000 in 13 hours, transportation secretary says
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Explosive devices found in home of Maryland man during illegal deer hunting investigation

Explosive devices found in home of Maryland man during illegal deer hunting investigation

Explosive devices found in home of Maryland man during illegal deer hunting investigation
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Child survives 60-foot fall from Worcester apartment building window: "That kid had guardian angels"

Child survives 60-foot fall from Worcester apartment building window: "That kid had guardian angels"

Child survives 60-foot fall from Worcester apartment building window: "That kid had guardian angels"
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Russian billionaire says drone attacks affect nitrogen fertiliser trade

By Olesya Astakhova MOSCOW, April 17 - Drone attacks in recent months are having a significant impact on the Russian nitrogen fertiliser industry, billionaire Andrei Melnichenko, founder of fertiliser

Russian billionaire says drone attacks affect nitrogen fertiliser trade
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Travel

Woman survives rollover crash after hitting 9-foot gator on Florida road

Woman survives rollover crash after hitting 9-foot gator on Florida road

Woman survives rollover crash after hitting 9-foot gator on Florida road
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Spain's far-right Vox party secures first regional coalition deal with conservatives

Spain's far-right party Vox and the mainstream conservative opposition People's Party have struck a preliminary deal to govern in coalition in

Spain's far-right Vox party secures first regional coalition deal with conservatives
Economy|Environment|Opinion|Sports

‘Right to race’ laws and the battle over America’s local racetracks

State lawmakers are trying to shield tracks from nuisance lawsuits − but the larger threat may be rising land values and redevelopment pressures.

‘Right to race’ laws and the battle over America’s local racetracks
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Technology

Takeaways from AP-Grist reporting on federal support for rural renewable energy

The Associated Press and Grist have collaborated on a project to analyze how federal policy changes on energy are affecting farmers

Takeaways from AP-Grist reporting on federal support for rural renewable energy
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Ancient teeth reveal clues to the environment humans’ early ancestors evolved in millions of years ago

Through fossilized tooth enamel, scientists are reconstructing the diets and landscapes that existed millions of years ago. We really are what we eat.

Ancient teeth reveal clues to the environment humans’ early ancestors evolved in millions of years ago
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Cheboygan business owners brace for the worst as dam water levels continue rising

Cheboygan business owners brace for the worst as dam water levels continue rising

Cheboygan business owners brace for the worst as dam water levels continue rising
Environment|Science|World

The stunning underwater world that’s at risk as the Iran war drags on

The stunning underwater world that’s at risk as the Iran war drags on

The stunning underwater world that’s at risk as the Iran war drags on
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Vigil held for hit-and-run victim in Makiki as family pleads for answers

Vigil held for hit-and-run victim in Makiki as family pleads for answers

Vigil held for hit-and-run victim in Makiki as family pleads for answers
Economy|Education|Environment|Health

More than a dozen traveling preschools to close across Hawaii

More than a dozen traveling preschools to close across Hawaii

More than a dozen traveling preschools to close across Hawaii
Environment|Science

Scientists decipher the geological history of the Grand Canyon

The Grand Canyon is a marvel on the landscape of North America, a breathtaking geological feature in the southwestern U.S. state of Arizona presenting dramatic

Scientists decipher the geological history of the Grand Canyon
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Argentina wheat threatened by high urea fertilizer prices due to Iran war

The Iran war has strongly boosted prices of the urea fertilizer that is vital to ensuring a successful wheat harvest in Argentina, forcing

Argentina wheat threatened by high urea fertilizer prices due to  Iran war
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Sri Lanka's Energy Minister resigns

Sri Lanka's Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody and ministry secretary Udayanga Hemapala resigned on Friday following an outcry over coal imports for

Sri Lanka's Energy Minister resigns
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Investors give peace a chance

  Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend. From the Editor Hello Morning Bid readers!

Investors give peace a chance
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RTX's GTF Advantage engine certified by European authorities

RTX said on Friday that its GTF Advantage engine has been approved to be installed in the Airbus A320neo family aircraft by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency.

RTX's GTF Advantage engine certified by European authorities
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Health

Tomatoes are having a moment. You might not like the reason

Tomatoes are having a moment. You might not like the reason

Tomatoes are having a moment. You might not like the reason
Crime|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

The attack on Sam Altman exposed a dark underbelly of the anti-AI movement

The attack on Sam Altman exposed a dark underbelly of the anti-AI movement

The attack on Sam Altman exposed a dark underbelly of the anti-AI movement
Asia|Crime|Environment|World

South Koreans breathe sighs of relief as escaped wolf is returned to zoo safely

The South Korean internet as erupted in celebration as a 2-year-old wolf that escaped from a zoo in South Korea was safely captured Friday after a nine-day search that drew national attention

South Koreans breathe sighs of relief as escaped wolf is returned to zoo safely
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Jet fuel supplies are lagging. What does that mean for airlines and travelers?

A looming jet fuel shortage in Europe and Asia could compound the Iran war's impact on world travel if a fragile agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz collapses and Persian Gulf oil shipments stay blocked

Jet fuel supplies are lagging. What does that mean for airlines and travelers?
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Global leftist leaders gather in Spain to mobilise against far right

Spain's Pedro Sanchez and Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will spearhead gatherings of the global left in Barcelona on Friday and

Global leftist leaders gather in Spain to mobilise against far right
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Robotic legs help elderly Hong Kong fire survivors climb back for belongings

More than four months after a deadly fire engulfed her apartment block in Hong Kong's northern Tai Po district, Fanny Mok is preparing to

Robotic legs help elderly Hong Kong fire survivors climb back for belongings
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Airline adding bunk beds for economy travelers but bans snacks, smells and cuddling

Air New Zealand will soon add triple-tier bunk beds for economy travelers to have a chance to sleep on long-haul flights

Airline adding bunk beds for economy travelers but bans snacks, smells and cuddling
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Panama Canal downplays report of $4 million 'line-jumping' auction payment amid higher traffic

The Panama Canal Authority on Thursday downplayed a report that an LPG vessel paid $4 million to jump the transit queue, saying the result reflected temporary market

Panama Canal downplays report of $4 million 'line-jumping' auction payment amid higher traffic
Asia|Crime|Environment|World

Eight people killed in helicopter crash in Indonesia's West Kalimantan, authorities say

All eight people on board a helicopter were killed when it crashed in Indonesia's West Kalimantan province, authorities said on Friday as search teams tried to retrieve 

Eight people killed in helicopter crash in Indonesia's West Kalimantan, authorities say
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Less than a year after being fired, former FEMA chief is set to be reinstalled by Trump

Less than a year after being fired, former FEMA chief is set to be reinstalled by Trump

Less than a year after being fired, former FEMA chief is set to be reinstalled by Trump
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Science|Technology|US

Lawmakers gathered quietly to talk about AI. Angst and fears of 'destruction' followed

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill conducted a roundtable with leading AI executives and academics to discuss the potential transformative impacts of the technology on American society

Lawmakers gathered quietly to talk about AI. Angst and fears of 'destruction' followed
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A 10-day ceasefire agreed on by Israel and Lebanon goes into effect

A 10-day ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump and agreed on by Lebanon and Israel has started

A 10-day ceasefire agreed on by Israel and Lebanon goes into effect
Environment|Science|World

More dangerous storms loom for the central US as parts of the region also grapple with historic flooding

More dangerous storms loom for the central US as parts of the region also grapple with historic flooding

More dangerous storms loom for the central US as parts of the region also grapple with historic flooding
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

NiSource signs long-term power deal with Alphabet, expands Amazon agreement

U.S. utility NiSource said on Thursday it had signed a long-term energy supply agreement with a unit of Alphabet to support a large data center in northern Indiana.

NiSource signs long-term power deal with Alphabet, expands Amazon agreement
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

California gasoline stocks fall to record lows as Hormuz disruption bites

California’s gasoline inventories have declined to record lows as fuel prices have surged nationwide on the back of the war on Iran, and analysts warn that

California gasoline stocks fall to record lows as Hormuz disruption bites
Economy|Environment|Health|World

Haiti hunger crisis deepens as almost 6 million face acute food insecurity

Nearly 6 million people in Haiti are expected to face acute food insecurity in the coming months, underscoring how gang violence, mass displacement and economic

Haiti hunger crisis deepens as almost 6 million face acute food insecurity
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Trump administration restores funding to Manhattan subway project after NY sues

The Trump administration has agreed to resume funding a key Manhattan subway project after New York officials sued

Trump administration restores funding to Manhattan subway project after NY sues
Crime|Environment|Sports|Technology

Drone violations of restricted airspace at Colorado Rockies games prompt warning from authorities

A rash of drone sightings during the Colorado Rockies’ first homestand of the season against the Philadelphia Phillies sent law enforcement scrambling to track down the operators

Drone violations of restricted airspace at Colorado Rockies games prompt warning from authorities
Economy|Education|Environment|World

Bangladesh considers partial online classes amid energy crisis

Bangladesh is considering introducing partial online classes in schools as part of austerity measures to ease pressure from the global energy crisis and domestic

Bangladesh considers partial online classes amid energy crisis
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Technology

NHTSA opens probe into about 75,000 Nissan Frontier trucks over fuel leak concerns

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Tuesday launched a probe into about 75,300 model-year 2006 Nissan Frontier pickup trucks due to concerns about potential fuel

NHTSA opens probe into about 75,000 Nissan Frontier trucks over fuel leak concerns
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Land management company EagleRock discloses revenue rise in US IPO filing

Land management company EagleRock Land reported higher annual revenue in paperwork filed on Thursday for a U.S. initial public offering, positioning itself as a rare energy

Land management company EagleRock discloses revenue rise in US IPO filing
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Valero partially restarts Port Arthur, Texas refinery after blast, sources say

Valero Energy Corp has partially restarted its 380,000 barrel-per-day Port Arthur, Texas refinery following a March 23 explosion and fire, said two people

Valero partially restarts Port Arthur, Texas refinery after blast, sources say
Business|Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World

Israel to destroy 'all houses' near Lebanon border, defence minister says

Israel will destroy all homes in Lebanese villages near the border and 600,000 people who fled the south will not be allowed home until northern Israel

Israel to destroy 'all houses' near Lebanon border, defence minister says
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

EU may revive 2022 energy crisis measures in response to Iran war

The European Union is considering reviving energy crisis measures it used in 2022 when Russia slashed gas deliveries, to address the unfolding disruption

EU may revive 2022 energy crisis measures in response to Iran war
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

European power companies plot US expansion despite past struggles

Several major European power companies are laying out big plans to expand in the United States, as the lure of explosive electricity

European power companies plot US expansion despite past struggles
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Finance|Political|World

Brazil's Lula announces Alckmin as running mate for 2026 election

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Tuesday that Vice President Geraldo Alckmin will again be his running mate in an October election,

Brazil's Lula announces Alckmin as running mate for 2026 election
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

GM idles Detroit EV plant, temporarily laying off 1,300 workers

General Motors is idling a Detroit electric vehicle plant until April 13, extending downtime that began on March 16, the company said

GM idles Detroit EV plant, temporarily laying off 1,300 workers
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LaGuardia controller staffing may have violated procedures on night of collision, document shows

Air traffic controller staffing at LaGuardia airport on the night an Air Canada jet collided with a fire truck may have violated the facility's

LaGuardia controller staffing may have violated procedures on night of collision, document shows
Asia|Economy|Environment|World

Indonesian forest loss surges by 66% in 2025, driven by Prabowo's self-sufficiency drive, report shows

Forest loss in Indonesia surged by 66% in 2025, hitting its highest rate in eight years as a result of weak environmental

Indonesian forest loss surges by 66% in 2025, driven by Prabowo's self-sufficiency drive, report shows
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

WTI, June Brent crude futures settle down on reports that Iran may be ready to end war

Brent futures for June delivery settled down more than $3 on Tuesday following unconfirmed media reports that Iran's president said the country was

WTI, June Brent crude futures settle down on reports that Iran may be ready to end war
Business|Crime|Environment|Technology

NTSB faults Ford driver assistance system in fatal US crashes

The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday criticized Ford Motor's hands-free advanced driver assistance system BlueCruise for failing to

NTSB faults Ford driver assistance system in fatal US crashes
Business|Economy|Environment|World

US exempts Gulf of Mexico drillers from endangered species rules

A committee of senior officials in President Donald Trump's administration voted on Tuesday to exempt the Gulf of Mexico oil and gas industry from a federal law

US exempts Gulf of Mexico drillers from endangered species rules
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Incredible images from the Sony World Photography Awards 2026 unveiled

Incredible images from the Sony World Photography Awards 2026 unveiled

Incredible images from the Sony World Photography Awards 2026 unveiled
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Asia barters for scarce energy as Iran crisis throttles supplies

Indonesia's leader visited Tokyo this week in Asia's latest flurry of fuel bartering efforts to

Asia barters for scarce energy as Iran crisis throttles supplies
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Why Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon prayer services challenge traditional notions of separation of church and state – but might be blessed by the Roberts Supreme Court

When government officials hold prayer services, quote scripture and engage in religious proselytizing at the workplace, is it religious freedom – or an old-fashioned First Amendment violation?

Why Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon prayer services challenge traditional notions of separation of church and state – but might be blessed by the Roberts Supreme Court
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

China set to extend fuel export ban with small exemptions, sources say

China is poised to extend its ban on refined fuel exports into April, five industry sources with knowledge of the matter said, though

China set to extend fuel export ban with small exemptions, sources say
Business|Environment|Food|World

New Zealand's Fonterra admits 'grass-fed' label may mislead shoppers after Greenpeace lawsuit

New Zealand's Fonterra said on Wednesday it had settled a lawsuit filed by environmental group Greenpeace by admitting the label on one of its products was likely to mislead some

New Zealand's Fonterra admits 'grass-fed' label may mislead shoppers after Greenpeace lawsuit
Business|Economy|Environment|World

New BP CEO Meg O'Neill starts off by promising consistency, staff note shows

BP's new CEO Meg O'Neill began her stint on Wednesday by offering consistency while accelerating the group's performance, a year

New BP CEO Meg O'Neill starts off by promising consistency, staff note shows
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Coca-Cola plans to invest $1 billion in South Africa through 2030

Coca-Cola and its two authorized bottlers, Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa and Coca-Cola Peninsula Beverages, will invest 17.6 billion rand ($1.05 billion) in South

Coca-Cola plans to invest $1 billion in South Africa through 2030
Business|Environment|Technology|World

How an Indian LPG tanker escaped Hormuz via an unusual route

A day before Israel and the United States attacked Iran on February 28, the Indian‑flagged LPG tanker Pine Gas loaded cargo at the United Arab

How an Indian LPG tanker escaped Hormuz via an unusual route
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Australian leader urges using public transport, says war's effects will last months

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese warned the economic shocks of the war in the Middle East would be felt for months and

Australian leader urges using public transport, says war's effects will last months
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

EU announces a further $2.3 million in humanitarian aid for Cuba

The European Commission has released a further 2 million euros ($2.3 million) in aid for Cuba, it said on Wednesday, to tackle what it described as worsening humanitarian

EU announces a further $2.3 million in humanitarian aid for Cuba
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A war meant to break Iran could leave Tehran stronger, and Gulf exposed

If President Donald Trump ends the war with Iran without a deal, he risks leaving Tehran with a stranglehold over Middle East energy supplies and Gulf Arab

A war meant to break Iran could leave Tehran stronger, and Gulf exposed
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Sen. Warren calls for greater transparency into Federal Reserve nominee's financial holdings

President Donald Trump’s nominee to run the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, is likely to face tough questions about his vast financial holdings at a hearing next week by the Senate Banking Committee

Sen. Warren calls for greater transparency into Federal Reserve nominee's financial holdings
Environment|Science|US|World

Severe storms continue to produce heavy rain, lightning and flooding across parts of US

Storms barreling across the heart of the United States continue to threaten rain and pose flooding risks after causing at least one death when a man apparently was struck by lightning in Wisconsin

Severe storms continue to produce heavy rain, lightning and flooding across parts of US
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Codelco, Anglo pursue twin environmental approvals for shared Chile copper pit

Chilean copper producer Codelco and global miner Anglo American plan to submit separate environmental studies to regulators for their planned shared

Codelco, Anglo pursue twin environmental approvals for shared Chile copper pit
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First new planned US nuclear reactors likely to get government loans, energy chief says

The first five or 10 new planned U.S. nuclear reactors will "almost certainly" receive loans from the U.S. Energy Department's lending office, U.S.

First new planned US nuclear reactors likely to get government loans, energy chief says
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Lufthansa grounds planes, Nigerian carriers threaten to stop flying as Iran war strains show

Governments and airlines are sounding increasingly urgent alarms about diminishing jet fuel

Lufthansa grounds planes, Nigerian carriers threaten to stop flying as Iran war strains show
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Judge faults Trump for 'brazen' bid to continue ballroom construction

A federal judge on Thursday again ruled that U.S.

Judge faults Trump for 'brazen' bid to continue ballroom construction
Business|Economy|Environment

Trump's energy leaders to hold call with CEOs on Iran war, source says

The heads of the U.S.

Trump's energy leaders to hold call with CEOs on Iran war, source says
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Airflow products maker Madison Air valued at $15.7 billion as shares rise on NYSE debut

Madison Air Solutions secured a valuation of $15.65 billion after its shares jumped 18.5% in their debut on Thursday, signaling solid

Airflow products maker Madison Air valued at $15.7 billion as shares rise on NYSE debut
Environment

Cheboygan Dam water levels continue to rise; residents urged to prepare for evacuation

Cheboygan Dam water levels continue to rise; residents urged to prepare for evacuation

Cheboygan Dam water levels continue to rise; residents urged to prepare for evacuation
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US Senate narrowly overturns Minnesota mining ban, sending bill to Trump

The U.S.

US Senate narrowly overturns Minnesota mining ban, sending bill to Trump
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REalloys, U.S. Critical Materials sign MoU to build domestic rare earth supply chain

Rare earths developers REalloys and U.S.

REalloys, U.S. Critical Materials sign MoU to build domestic rare earth supply chain
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Russian oil tanker begins discharging cargo in Cuba's Matanzas terminal

A Russian-flagged tanker carrying some 700,000 barrels of crude docked in Cuba's Matanzas oil terminal on Tuesday, shipping data showed, marking

Russian oil tanker begins discharging cargo in Cuba's Matanzas terminal
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Hospitals overwhelmed and communities destroyed: Lebanon reels from Israel’s unprecedented attacks

Hospitals overwhelmed and communities destroyed: Lebanon reels from Israel’s unprecedented attacks

Hospitals overwhelmed and communities destroyed: Lebanon reels from Israel’s unprecedented attacks
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Shell in advanced talks with Venezuela for more gas areas, sources say

Shell is in advanced talks with Venezuela's government to develop four large areas near Trinidad and Tobago, in two of the South

Shell in advanced talks with Venezuela for more gas areas, sources say
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Christians in Lebanon's south fear expanding war will reach their towns

Thousands of Christians still living in a cluster of towns along Lebanon's southern border say they are trapped and terrified after an Israeli

Christians in Lebanon's south fear expanding war will reach their towns
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US Gulf Coast tanker market tightens as Asia seeks to replace lost supply

Oil tanker availability along the U.S.

US Gulf Coast tanker market tightens as Asia seeks to replace lost supply
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US farmers to plant less corn as Iran war spikes fertilizer prices

U.S. farmers plan to plant less corn and more soybeans in 2026 than last year, the U.S.

US farmers to plant less corn as Iran war spikes fertilizer prices
Economy|Environment|Finance|World

IEA, IMF and World Bank to coordinate response to Middle East war's impact

The heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, and World Bank on Wednesday said they will form a coordination group

IEA, IMF and World Bank to coordinate response to Middle East war's impact
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SpaceX’s orbital data centers could face same hurdles as Microsoft’s abandoned undersea project

SpaceX on Wednesday filed for an IPO that Elon Musk says will bankroll an effort to turn the rocket maker into an AI powerhouse, launching up to 1 million

SpaceX’s orbital data centers could face same hurdles as Microsoft’s abandoned undersea project
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Microsoft, Chevron and Engine No. 1 sign exclusive deal for power supply

Microsoft, Chevron and investment fund Engine No. 1 have entered into an exclusivity agreement for power generation and supply, the three companies said on Tuesday.

Microsoft, Chevron and Engine No. 1 sign exclusive deal for power supply
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Oil slides after Trump says US will end its war on Iran soon

Oil prices settled lower on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said that the U.S. would end its war on Iran fairly soon.

Oil slides after Trump says US will end its war on Iran soon
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Two-thirds of Americans want quick end to Iran war even if goals unachieved, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Two-thirds of Americans believe that the U.S. should work to end its involvement in the Iran war quickly, even if that means not achieving the goals set out by the

Two-thirds of Americans want quick end to Iran war even if goals unachieved, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
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Fire hits LPG station near residential area of Indonesia's Bekasi regency, 12 injured, agency says

A fire broke out at a liquefied petroleum gas filling station near a residential area in Indonesia's Bekasi regency, east of the capital Jakarta, injuring at least 12,

Fire hits LPG station near residential area of Indonesia's Bekasi regency, 12 injured, agency says
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Australia to offer businesses $693 million in cheap loans to ease fuel cost pressure

Australia will provide up to A$1 billion ($693 million) in interest-free loans to critical businesses, including transport operators and fertiliser producers,

Australia to offer businesses $693 million in cheap loans to ease fuel cost pressure
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Europe has 'maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left,' energy agency head warns

The head of the International Energy Agency has warned that Europe has about six weeks of jet fuel left

Europe has 'maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left,' energy agency head warns
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Iran war puts Middle East Dubai oil benchmark under stress as prices soar

The halting of oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz has left the Dubai Middle East benchmark, the price used to

Iran war puts Middle East Dubai oil benchmark under stress as prices soar
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Woman shares story behind viral video of mama bear wrangling cubs

Woman shares story behind viral video of mama bear wrangling cubs

Woman shares story behind viral video of mama bear wrangling cubs
Crime|Environment|US

Man escapes waist-deep floodwater after rideshare gets stuck under bridge

Man escapes waist-deep floodwater after rideshare gets stuck under bridge

Man escapes waist-deep floodwater after rideshare gets stuck under bridge
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|US

Auto industry group calls for scrapping US gas tax, adopting vehicle fee

The head of a group representing nearly all major automakers on Wednesday called for scrapping the U.S. government's 18.4-cent per gallon tax on gasoline and

Auto industry group calls for scrapping US gas tax, adopting vehicle fee
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Trump says US has plenty of jet fuel for Europe, market disagrees

President Donald Trump this week told countries struggling to get jet fuel due to Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to buy from the U.S., but

Trump says US has plenty of jet fuel for Europe, market disagrees
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Indonesia earthquake damages buildings, but tsunami alerts have been lifted

A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck in Indonesia's Northern Molucca Sea on Thursday, killing one person, damaging buildings and triggering tsunami waves, authorities and

Indonesia earthquake damages buildings, but tsunami alerts have been lifted
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Humpback whale 'Timmy' struggles to escape shallow waters off Germany

A young humpback whale named Timmy by rescuers was struggling to find its way out of shallow bays off the Baltic coast of Germany on Sunday morning, after a week-long

Humpback whale 'Timmy' struggles to escape shallow waters off Germany
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Automakers unveil new EVs for US market despite sales downturn

Major automakers unveiled new electric vehicles at the New York Auto Show on Wednesday, despite lagging consumer demand and a sharp

Automakers unveil new EVs for US market despite sales downturn
Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

Australian growers shift to less fertiliser-intensive crops as Iran war costs surge

Australian farmers are expected to favour less nitrogen-intensive crops such as barley over wheat and canola in the upcoming season, as surging

Australian growers shift to less fertiliser-intensive crops as Iran war costs surge
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Tesla's China-made EV sales rise for second straight quarter

Tesla's China-made electric vehicle sales rose for a second consecutive quarter, holding up despite intensifying competition as the U.S. automaker broadened its focus

Tesla's China-made EV sales rise for second straight quarter
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Santa Cruz County groups plan straw bale tiny home village to address housing crisis

Santa Cruz County groups plan straw bale tiny home village to address housing crisis

Santa Cruz County groups plan straw bale tiny home village to address housing crisis