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Powerful tornado leaves widespread damage in Wisconsin but time of day may have saved lives

First responders are checking homes and buildings for possible victims of a powerful tornado that ravaged communities in northeastern Wisconsin

Powerful tornado leaves widespread damage in Wisconsin but time of day may have saved lives
Environment|Science|US|World

New York City, Philadelphia are at the center of a serious Northeast flash flood threat

New York City, Philadelphia are at the center of a serious Northeast flash flood threat

New York City, Philadelphia are at the center of a serious Northeast flash flood threat
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Minnesota IT officials disclose 'coordinated cyberattack' at more than 30 local water systems

A "coordinated cyberattack" targeted more than 30 community water systems in the U.S. state of Minnesota on July 26 and July 27, the state's IT agency said in a

Minnesota IT officials disclose 'coordinated cyberattack' at more than 30 local water systems
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Top US oil trade group opposes Hormuz tolls after Gulf-backed voluntary fee proposal

The American Petroleum Institute opposes tolls or transit fees for vessels crossing the Strait of Hormuz, the top U.S. oil industry trade

Top US oil trade group opposes Hormuz tolls after Gulf-backed voluntary fee proposal
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Large majority of US Senate votes to advance Russia sanctions, voting continues

A large majority of the U.S.

Large majority of US Senate votes to advance Russia sanctions, voting continues
Asia|Environment|Science|World

A 7.1 magnitude quake hits Japan's southern Kyushu island killing at least 3

An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 has shaken Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu, killing at least three people and leaving dozens of others missing or injured

A 7.1 magnitude quake hits Japan's southern Kyushu island killing at least 3
Environment|Food|Health|Science|World

Michigan cyclosporiasis cases increase to 9,680 in ongoing outbreak

Michigan health officials reported 9,680 cases of cyclosporiasis on Tuesday, an increase of 427 cases from a day earlier, as the growing

Michigan cyclosporiasis cases increase to 9,680 in ongoing outbreak
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Oman presents Iran with Gulf-backed plan for voluntary fees to use Hormuz

Oman has presented Iran with a plan backed by Gulf states to manage the Strait of Hormuz, including collecting voluntary fees for using it

Oman presents Iran with Gulf-backed plan for voluntary fees to use Hormuz
Environment|Health|Science|World

What to know about the US outbreak of cyclosporiasis intestinal illness

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and dozens of states are investigating a surge in cases of cyclosporiasis intestinal illness.

What to know about the US outbreak of cyclosporiasis intestinal illness
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

More than half of Earth’s migratory bird species are declining – here’s how we can still save them

A new global assessment of the world’s migratory species finds reason for alarm, but also hope – and a road map for helping them survive.

More than half of Earth’s migratory bird species are declining – here’s how we can still save them
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

5 states offer to accept nuclear waste in exchange for help developing nuclear energy

Five states have agreed to accept nuclear waste from around the country in exchange for federal help to develop nuclear energy and create thousands of jobs

5 states offer to accept nuclear waste in exchange for help developing nuclear energy
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Food|Science

Wildfires darken the clouds over France's Bordeaux wine industry

Wildfires burning outside Bordeaux are underscoring the climate challenges facing France's largest wine region, where producers are grappling with

Wildfires darken the clouds over France's Bordeaux wine industry
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

US agency proposes accelerated approval for commercial space missions

The U.S. aviation regulator on Tuesday proposed new rules to speed up approval of commercial space missions like SpaceX's rocket and satellite

US agency proposes accelerated approval for commercial space missions
Africa|Environment|Science|World

The deaths of 15 elephants in Kenya's Amboseli National Park spark investigation

Kenya’s wildlife authorities are investigating the deaths of 15 elephants over the past month in Amboseli National Park

The deaths of 15 elephants in Kenya's Amboseli National Park spark investigation
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eBay agreed to pay nearly $50 million to couple sent cockroaches, bloody pig mask

eBay agreed to pay nearly $50 million to Massachusetts journalists David and Ina Steiner under a newly finalized settlement resolving a lawsuit over a 2019 cyberstalking campaign carried out by former company employees

eBay agreed to pay nearly $50 million to couple sent cockroaches, bloody pig mask
Crime|Environment|Health|Political

Families demand answers as 150+ residents remain displaced after assisted living roof collapse

Families demand answers as 150+ residents remain displaced after assisted living roof collapse

Families demand answers as 150+ residents remain displaced after assisted living roof collapse
Environment|US

Washington Terrace residents relieved to return home after wildfire posed threats

Washington Terrace residents relieved to return home after wildfire posed threats

Washington Terrace residents relieved to return home after wildfire posed threats
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

Hundreds gather in-person and online in opposition to proposed Tooele data center

Hundreds gather in-person and online in opposition to proposed Tooele data center

Hundreds gather in-person and online in opposition to proposed Tooele data center
Environment|Europe|Science|World

France, Spain make headway against huge blazes as new heatwave looms

Firefighters raced on Tuesday to subdue huge wildfires that have forced unprecedented evacuations of tens of

France, Spain make headway against huge blazes as new heatwave looms
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Mexico to pay Vulcan Materials less than 1% of arbitration claim  

Mexico's government said it will compensate Vulcan Materials less than 1% of the $1.7 billion compensation the U.S. quarrying firm sought in international arbitration

Mexico to pay Vulcan Materials less than 1% of arbitration claim  
Education|Environment|Science

‘A moment in time’: Fossil footprints shed new light on the extinct ‘Nutcracker Man’

‘A moment in time’: Fossil footprints shed new light on the extinct ‘Nutcracker Man’

‘A moment in time’: Fossil footprints shed new light on the extinct ‘Nutcracker Man’
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

US backs Madagascar rare earths project in push to loosen China's supply chain grip

The U.S. is

US backs Madagascar rare earths project in push to loosen China's supply chain grip
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

How to see July’s full buck moon

How to see July’s full buck moon

How to see July’s full buck moon
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

Destroyed Aeon mall had just reopened for 'fresh start' a decade on from deadly quake

The Aeon mall destroyed in a post-quake explosion in southern Japan on Tuesday had just reopened last month as a new

Destroyed Aeon mall had just reopened for 'fresh start' a decade on from deadly quake
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Japan quake kills at least two after blast at Kumamoto mall, one in building collapse

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit Japan's southern Kumamoto Prefecture on Tuesday, killing at least two people after an

Japan quake kills at least two after blast at Kumamoto mall, one in building collapse
Economy|Environment|Europe|Science|World

France has seen its first 'fire-cloud'. What is it?

France is grappling with an unprecedented fire season that has led to the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people and dealt a blow to the economy during

France has seen its first 'fire-cloud'. What is it?
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Stranger fixes AC for disabled man after he goes a year without it: "I'm thankful"

Stranger fixes AC for disabled man after he goes a year without it: "I'm thankful"

Stranger fixes AC for disabled man after he goes a year without it: "I'm thankful"
Environment|Europe|Science|Technology|World

The future of the UK's renowned Lovell radio telescope is in question after a funding cut

Scientists are alarmed by the British government's decision to cut funding for the Lovell radio telescope at Jodrell Bank Observatory

The future of the UK's renowned Lovell radio telescope is in question after a funding cut
Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Dog and her owner are helping find pets displaced by the Aspen Acres Fire

Dog and her owner are helping find pets displaced by the Aspen Acres Fire

Dog and her owner are helping find pets displaced by the Aspen Acres Fire
Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel

Teen lifeguard braves massive waves to rescue young boy

Teen lifeguard braves massive waves to rescue young boy

Teen lifeguard braves massive waves to rescue young boy
Business|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

Potbellied pig 'Cupcake' becomes a local favorite with shrimpers across Fort Myers Beach

Potbellied pig 'Cupcake' becomes a local favorite with shrimpers across Fort Myers Beach

Potbellied pig 'Cupcake' becomes a local favorite with shrimpers across Fort Myers Beach
Business|Environment|US|World

‘Extremely dangerous’ tornado rips roofs off homes and knocks out power for thousands in northeast Wisconsin

‘Extremely dangerous’ tornado rips roofs off homes and knocks out power for thousands in northeast Wisconsin

‘Extremely dangerous’ tornado rips roofs off homes and knocks out power for thousands in northeast Wisconsin
Environment|Health|Sports

San Diego lifeguards respond to 464 water rescues over the weekend amid dangerous surf conditions

San Diego lifeguards respond to 464 water rescues over the weekend amid dangerous surf conditions

San Diego lifeguards respond to 464 water rescues over the weekend amid dangerous surf conditions
Business|Environment|Health|Science|World

Johnson & Johnson offers up to $5.5 billion to settle baby powder cancer lawsuits

Johnson & Johnson offers up to $5.5 billion to settle baby powder cancer lawsuits

Johnson & Johnson offers up to $5.5 billion to settle baby powder cancer lawsuits
Education|Environment|Health|Science

Spirit the bald eagle donates blood to help critically injured eagle Jackie from Big Bear

Spirit the bald eagle donates blood to help critically injured eagle Jackie from Big Bear

Spirit the bald eagle donates blood to help critically injured eagle Jackie from Big Bear
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|US

DTE Energy tops quarterly profit estimates as energy trading unit shines

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DTE Energy tops quarterly profit estimates as energy trading unit shines
Asia|Environment|Political|World

China's premier travels in Xi's stead for anniversary of 1976 quake

China's No.2 leader, Premier Li Qiang, visited the city of Tangshan on Tuesday for the 50th anniversary of a 1976 earthquake that killed a quarter of a million people - a

China's premier travels in Xi's stead for anniversary of 1976 quake
Arts|Education|Environment

Granddaughter's call helps identify one of Norfolk Botanical Garden's original Black workers

Granddaughter's call helps identify one of Norfolk Botanical Garden's original Black workers

Granddaughter's call helps identify one of Norfolk Botanical Garden's original Black workers
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Oil prices fall 2% on hopes for US-Iran conflict easing

Oil prices slid about 2% to a one-week low on Tuesday on cautious hopes for a resolution to the Iran war as traders continued to assess developments in the Middle

Oil prices fall 2% on hopes for US-Iran conflict easing
Economy|Environment|Science|Travel|World

Record seaweed blankets Mexico's Caribbean coast, threatening tourism and the environment

A record wave of brown, smelly seaweed is washing up on beaches along Mexico's Caribbean coast, forcing closures in top

Record seaweed blankets Mexico's Caribbean coast, threatening tourism and the environment
Business|Economy|Education|Environment

Affordable housing often costs more to build than market-rate housing – Colorado is closing the gap

Lower land costs and new statewide housing reforms have made Colorado an outlier.

Affordable housing often costs more to build than market-rate housing – Colorado is closing the gap
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political

Trump administration changes to ‘public charge’ rule could keep millions of immigrants – and their US citizen kids – from getting healthcare they need

A new policy could deny an immigration application based in part on the use of government benefits by a close relative.

Trump administration changes to ‘public charge’ rule could keep millions of immigrants – and their US citizen kids – from getting healthcare they need
Environment|Europe|World

'No matter what you do, you can’t put it out': Spanish firefighters describe record blaze

Firefighters combating Spain's biggest wildfire on record say they have never seen a fire of such power

'No matter what you do, you can’t put it out': Spanish firefighters describe record blaze
Business|Environment|Europe

French climate lawsuit offers a window into the next round of the global legal fight

A court ruling expands the options for corporate accountability efforts against oil companies in France, and it may have repercussions in the US and elsewhere.

French climate lawsuit offers a window into the next round of the global legal fight
Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|Travel

Sargassum, the smelly nemesis of beach vacations, has become a self-sustaining disaster that will keep coming back

Communities and entrepreneurs are experimenting with ways to turn this nuisance into a valuable resource.

Sargassum, the smelly nemesis of beach vacations, has become a self-sustaining disaster that will keep coming back
Environment|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Do you toss food once the date on the label has passed? Experts say that's often a waste

Many people throw away food based on confusing expiration labels like “Best By” or “Sell By.”

Do you toss food once the date on the label has passed? Experts say that's often a waste
Environment|Europe|Health|Science|World

France braces for fourth major heatwave as crews tackle Bordeaux blaze

France was bracing for its fourth major heatwave of the year on Tuesday, as soaring temperatures and tinder-dry conditions across

France braces for fourth major heatwave as crews tackle Bordeaux blaze
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Fitch warns AI market correction emerging as major global credit risk

The AI boom and the risk of a correction are emerging as major global credit risks, ratings agency Fitch has warned, adding to growing concerns that soaring

Fitch warns AI market correction emerging as major global credit risk
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Oman proposes Hormuz management system with voluntary fees, source says

Oman has presented a proposal to Iran for joint regional management of the Strait of Hormuz with shipping

Oman proposes Hormuz management system with voluntary fees, source says
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

AMD signs AI data center deal with Core Scientific

AMD on Tuesday signed a deal with Core Scientific to secure up to 2.5 gigawatts of data center capacity as the chip firm expands infrastructure to meet growing demand for AI

AMD signs AI data center deal with Core Scientific
Asia|Environment|Health|World

White phosphorus leaks at US air base in South Korea, Seoul says

South Korean authorities ordered brief neighbourhood evacuations on Tuesday after a leak of white phosphorus inside the U.S.

White phosphorus leaks at US air base in South Korea, Seoul says
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Several feared trapped in collapsed shopping mall after Japan quake

Several feared trapped in collapsed shopping mall after Japan quake

Several feared trapped in collapsed shopping mall after Japan quake
Economy|Environment|Technology|US

Democrat's TV ad targets data centers in drive to oust Republican from swing Pennsylvania House seat

Democrat Paige Cognetti is taking a shot at artificial intelligence data centers in her challenge to Republican congressman Rob Bresnahan, saying “we are not for sale” in a TV ad in a swing Pennsylvania district

Democrat's TV ad targets data centers in drive to oust Republican from swing Pennsylvania House seat
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Protesters storm key energy complex in Libya during demonstrations over power outages

Protesters have stormed a key energy complex in western Libya during an ongoing anti-government demonstrations over power outages

Protesters storm key energy complex in Libya during demonstrations over power outages
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Israel's yellow line, a shifting edge of war pushing Gazans from home

On a road in Gaza City's Zeitoun district, Palestinian resident Assem Dawla loaded mattresses and bags onto a truck as concrete

Israel's yellow line, a shifting edge of war pushing Gazans from home
Asia|Environment|World

Southern, central China brace for flood risk after typhoon

The remnants of Typhoon Noul pushed deeper into China on Tuesday, threatening heavy flooding across a broad swathe of the country's southern and central provinces as

Southern, central China brace for flood risk after typhoon
Environment|Science|World

Major Hurricane Genevieve roars in the Pacific as Fausto weakens to a tropical storm near Hawaii

Major Hurricane Genevieve is roaring in the Pacific Ocean far from land while Tropical Storm Fausto increases impacts on Hawaii

Major Hurricane Genevieve roars in the Pacific as Fausto weakens to a tropical storm near Hawaii
Environment|Europe|Travel|World

French president pledges support on visit to fire zone, vows: 'We will win this battle together'

French President Emmanuel Macron has urged fire crews to “stay strong” as they battle to bring a monster wildfire under control, warning that the fight will take time

French president pledges support on visit to fire zone, vows: 'We will win this battle together'
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

State official outlines proposed federal cuts to Colorado River water for Arizona, California and Nevada

A U.S. plan for sharing the waters of the drought-stricken Colorado River would require Arizona, California and Nevada to cut their water use by a fifth in the next

State official outlines proposed federal cuts to Colorado River water for Arizona, California and Nevada
Business|Environment|Lifestyle

Wisconsin tornado causes extensive damage and cuts power to thousands of homes

A tornado has struck northeastern Wisconsin, causing widespread damage and power outages

Wisconsin tornado causes extensive damage and cuts power to thousands of homes
Environment|Travel|US|World

Major Oregon interstate closed for 70 miles due to wildfire

A major interstate in Oregon was closed for some 70 miles due to wildfire

Major Oregon interstate closed for 70 miles due to wildfire
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Watchdog finds staffing, guidance gaps in transfer of USAID programs

The U.S. State Department's hurried takeover of aid programs from the shuttered U.S.

Watchdog finds staffing, guidance gaps in transfer of USAID programs
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Officials say man killed wife and 6 kids, then himself, before all were found in Michigan home fire

Investigators say a man fatally shot his wife and their six children, then himself, before they all were found in their burning Michigan home last week

Officials say man killed wife and 6 kids, then himself, before all were found in Michigan home fire
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|Travel|World

FAA delaying flights at New York, Philadelphia airports

The Federal Aviation Administration said on Monday it was slowing flights into three New York City area airports and Philadelphia International

FAA delaying flights at New York, Philadelphia airports
Business|Economy|Education|Environment

Trump uses GM stage to launch midterms attack on Democrats

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Trump uses GM stage to launch midterms attack on Democrats
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Oil prices settle at lowest in over a week, as US pauses attacks on Iran

Oil prices fell on Monday, settling at their

Oil prices settle at lowest in over a week, as US pauses attacks on Iran
Environment|Europe|Travel|World

Thinking of traveling to Spain or France? Here's what to know

Thinking of traveling to Spain or France? Here's what to know

Thinking of traveling to Spain or France? Here's what to know
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

The Latest: Trump praises his sweeping tariffs while in Michigan for a speech on the economy

A federal appeals court has upheld a ruling that halted President Donald Trump’s executive order to create a federal list of eligible voters and limit delivery of mail ballots only to people on that list

The Latest: Trump praises his sweeping tariffs while in Michigan for a speech on the economy
Economy|Environment|Political|US|World

Trump urges Senate to pass legislation ending clock changes

Trump urges Senate to pass legislation ending clock changes

Trump urges Senate to pass legislation ending clock changes
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|MidEast|World

Baker Hughes flags lower spending by oil and gas producers in 2026

Baker Hughes said on Monday it expects annual global spending by oil and gas producers to decline modestly this year, with growth in Latin

Baker Hughes flags lower spending by oil and gas producers in 2026
Business|Crime|Environment|World

ICE extends no-bid contract for major detention center in Texas, rejecting calls for closure

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to keep one of its largest detention facilities open for at least another year

ICE extends no-bid contract for major detention center in Texas, rejecting calls for closure
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Flocking together – how a birding hobby may boost your mental health and build community

With social media communities and naturalist apps, birding is easier to get into than ever. A psychologist explains why it may also be just what the doctor ordered.

Flocking together – how a birding hobby may boost your mental health and build community
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Expand Energy to beef up gas marketing business with $1.25 billion Twin Eagle deal

Expand Energy said on Monday it would buy privately held natural gas marketer Twin Eagle Holdings from Five Point Infrastructure for $1.25 billion to expand its

Expand Energy to beef up gas marketing business with $1.25 billion Twin Eagle deal
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Apollo Global to invest $1.5 billion in Keppel oil rig fund

Apollo Global Management will invest $1.5 billion in Singapore-based Keppel's new private fund that will hold six operational oil rigs, the two companies said on Monday.

Apollo Global to invest $1.5 billion in Keppel oil rig fund
Business|Economy|Environment|US

US appeals court upholds Colorado congestion fee on rental cars

The 10th U.S.

US appeals court upholds Colorado congestion fee on rental cars
Environment|Europe|World

France and Spain race to curb wildfires before new heatwave arrives

Firefighters sought on Monday to take advantage of more favourable weather conditions to subdue massive wildfires threatening the

France and Spain race to curb wildfires before new heatwave arrives
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Why El Niño's promise of a quieter hurricane season may not guarantee good news for insurers

For insurers, the periodic El Niño climate phenomenon has traditionally lowered the risk of costly Atlantic hurricanes, but

Why El Niño's promise of a quieter hurricane season may not guarantee good news for insurers
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Stocks waver on Wall Street while crude oil prices fall for the first time in a week

Stocks drifted on Wall Street and oil prices fell for the first time in a week, even as heavy fighting in the Middle East again threatened to slow the global flow of oil

Stocks waver on Wall Street while crude oil prices fall for the first time in a week
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

The Iran and Ukraine wars are colliding on the world’s biggest lake. Here’s what to know

The Iran and Ukraine wars are colliding on the world’s biggest lake. Here’s what to know

The Iran and Ukraine wars are colliding on the world’s biggest lake. Here’s what to know
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Houthis say they targeted Saudi east-west oil transport

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis said on Monday they targeted a number of sensitive crude oil supply and transport sites linking eastern Saudi Arabia to the critical Red Sea oil export

Houthis say they targeted Saudi east-west oil transport
Environment|Europe|Science|World

French wildfire created a monster cloud, unleashing lightning that ignited more fires

A wildfire in southwest France grew so powerful that its towering smoke column became a thunderstorm, generating lightning that struck the ground and ignited new fires beyond the original blaze, French officials said

French wildfire created a monster cloud, unleashing lightning that ignited more fires
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|US

Cal Fire reopens Ramona Air Attack Base with new aircraft and faster refueling upgrades

Cal Fire reopens Ramona Air Attack Base with new aircraft and faster refueling upgrades

Cal Fire reopens Ramona Air Attack Base with new aircraft and faster refueling upgrades
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

99-year-old woman being remembered, after collision on morning walk

99-year-old woman being remembered, after collision on morning walk

99-year-old woman being remembered, after collision on morning walk
Environment|Science|Technology

Severe storms battered Pittsburgh twice as often as usual this spring – a meteorologist explains why

Pennsylvania logged 852 severe weather reports from March through June – more than double the 30-year average. A meteorologist explains what keeps the storms coming.

Severe storms battered Pittsburgh twice as often as usual this spring – a meteorologist explains why
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Health

Philip Morris doubles Colorado campus investment to $1.2 billion

Philip Morris International said on Monday it had doubled its planned investment in its Colorado manufacturing campus to about $1.2 billion through 2028, as it expands production

Philip Morris doubles Colorado campus investment to $1.2 billion
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Amazon's Leo proposes satellite constellation for direct-to-phone service

Amazon's Leo on Monday proposed a constellation of up to 5,105 satellites to provide direct-to-device voice and data connectivity,

Amazon's Leo proposes satellite constellation for direct-to-phone service
Arts|Education|Environment|Health|Science

It’s getting hotter in classrooms and on playgrounds – schools aren’t ready to handle extreme temperatures

A rising number of school districts across the country are beginning their new academic years in July or August, raising the likelihood that kids and educators will encounter scorching days.

It’s getting hotter in classrooms and on playgrounds – schools aren’t ready to handle extreme temperatures
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Science|Technology

Trump may need to allow Chinese minerals as US industry struggles to meet 2027 deadline

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Trump may need to allow Chinese minerals as US industry struggles to meet 2027 deadline
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Africa facing up to $20 billion economic hit from 'super' El Niño, AfDB climate chief warns

An impending "super" El Niño is likely to inflict a combined $10 billion to $20 billion hit on affected African countries and trigger mass

Africa facing up to $20 billion economic hit from 'super' El Niño, AfDB climate chief warns
Arts|Celebrity|Education|Entertainment|Environment

Bill Oddie, wildlife presenter and star of British comedy series 'The Goodies,' dies at 85

Bill Oddie, a British comic actor who had a second career as as a bird expert and wildlife presenter, died on Saturday, his agent said, He was 85

Bill Oddie, wildlife presenter and star of British comedy series 'The Goodies,' dies at 85
Business|Environment|Europe

In a German forest, 2 brothers keep the ancient tradition of charcoal burning alive

Immo Feldmer continues the ancient tradition of charcoal burning in Germany's Harz Mountains

In a German forest, 2 brothers keep the ancient tradition of charcoal burning alive
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Inside the fights to maintain TPS status for thousands after the Supreme Court sided with Trump

Inside the fights to maintain TPS status for thousands after the Supreme Court sided with Trump

Inside the fights to maintain TPS status for thousands after the Supreme Court sided with Trump
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Emerging markets stare at inflation risks as powerful El Niño looms

Emerging economies already strained by the Middle East conflict face a new threat: a potentially powerful El Niño that could push up food prices

Emerging markets stare at inflation risks as powerful El Niño looms
Business|Economy|Environment|MidEast|World

Red Sea shipping slows after Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia, data shows

Ship traffic through Bab el-Mandeb fell on Sunday after Yemeni Houthis attacked Saudi oil installations along the Red Sea coast, while transit through

Red Sea shipping slows after Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia, data shows
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|World

As Indonesia cuts methane emissions, life atop a mountain of garbage begins to change

At Indonesia’s largest landfill, Bantargebang, waste picker Nur Wencih fears a sweeping government crackdown on open dumping could threaten the livelihood that has supported her family for two decades

As Indonesia cuts methane emissions, life atop a mountain of garbage begins to change
Environment|Health|Science|US|World

Sweltering heat wave grips central and southern US for a second straight day

A scorching heat wave continues across the central and southern United States, leaving at least 40 million people under extreme heat warnings

Sweltering heat wave grips central and southern US for a second straight day
Economy|Environment|Science|Travel|World

Genevieve becomes a major Pacific hurricane off Mexico, but no direct threat to land is forecast

Hurricane Genevieve has strengthened into a major Category 4 storm southwest of Mexico in the Pacific Ocean

Genevieve becomes a major Pacific hurricane off Mexico, but no direct threat to land is forecast
Environment|Europe|World

Wildfires in France drive 250,000 people from their homes and creep toward wine city of Bordeaux

A raging wildfire in southwest France has forced the evacuation of 55,000 more people overnight

Wildfires in France drive 250,000 people from their homes and creep toward wine city of Bordeaux
Environment|Europe|World

Wildfires threaten Bordeaux as France and Spain battle blazes

Wildfires advanced towards the outskirts of the historic French city of Bordeaux, at the heart of the country's winelands, on

Wildfires threaten Bordeaux as France and Spain battle blazes
Environment|Europe|World

Displaced from wildfires in Spain share their stories of uncertainty and narrow escapes

Elvira Menéndez knows how lucky she is that her house is not a charred ruin like so many others in Spain and France, devastated by raging wildfires

Displaced from wildfires in Spain share their stories of uncertainty and narrow escapes
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|World

Ride along with Salvation Army’s Mobile Hydration Unit during extreme heat warning

Ride along with Salvation Army’s Mobile Hydration Unit during extreme heat warning

Ride along with Salvation Army’s Mobile Hydration Unit during extreme heat warning
Crime|Environment|US|Videos|World

Federal officials investigate after a video appears to show a person kicking a California sea lion

Federal wildlife authorities are investigating after a video appeared to show a person kicking a protected sea lion at a beach in California

Federal officials investigate after a video appears to show a person kicking a California sea lion
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|US

After 5 car washes, driver's car still "smells like a barn" after driving through manure on highway

After 5 car washes, driver's car still "smells like a barn" after driving through manure on highway

After 5 car washes, driver's car still "smells like a barn" after driving through manure on highway
Environment|Health|Political|Science|Technology

As Trump boosts nuclear power, regulators seek to eliminate a longstanding radiation safety practice

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is proposing to eliminate a foundational safety principle that has for 50 years minimized the radiation people in the United States are exposed to, and that has been adopted around the world

As Trump boosts nuclear power, regulators seek to eliminate a longstanding radiation safety practice
Environment|Europe|World

French firefighters battle to keep blazes from Bordeaux

Firefighters battled to control wildfires threatening the French city of Bordeaux on Sunday, while authorities evacuated increasing numbers of

French firefighters battle to keep blazes from Bordeaux
Arts|Education|Environment|Europe|Health

Finnish architects' humanist take on modernism recognised by UNESCO

A sanatorium designed to foster a soothing environment to help tuberculosis patients recover was among a series of sites by Finnish architect

Finnish architects' humanist take on modernism recognised by UNESCO
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Ugandan diplomat Otunnu joins race to become next UN head

Ugandan diplomat Olara Otunnu has joined the contest to become the next secretary-general of the United Nations, the seventh contender to succeed Antonio

Ugandan diplomat Otunnu joins race to become next UN head
Arts|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|Travel|World

The US military hasn’t blown up an alleged drug boat in a month. Has the campaign worked?

The US military hasn’t blown up an alleged drug boat in a month. Has the campaign worked?

The US military hasn’t blown up an alleged drug boat in a month. Has the campaign worked?
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Typhoon Noul weakens after making landfall, brings heavy rain to southern China

Typhoon Noul has weakened to a tropical storm as it moves inland after making landfall in southern China

Typhoon Noul weakens after making landfall, brings heavy rain to southern China
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UNESCO adds France's D-Day landing beaches, Greece's Mount Olympus to World Heritage List

World War II’s D-Day landing beaches in northern France and the iconic Mount Olympus in Greece were among the sites added to the World Heritage List on Sunday at a U.N. committee meeting in South Korea reviewing dozens of nominations

UNESCO adds France's D-Day landing beaches, Greece's Mount Olympus to World Heritage List
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Southern China faces torrential rain, floods after Typhoon Noul makes landfall

Typhoon Noul will bring heavy to torrential rain across much of southern China for the next two days, authorities said, after sweeping through Guangdong province and

Southern China faces torrential rain, floods after Typhoon Noul makes landfall
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Hurricane Genevieve moves through the Pacific off Mexico, but no direct threat to land is forecast

Tropical Storm Genevieve has strengthened into a hurricane in the Pacific Ocean southwest of Mexico

Hurricane Genevieve moves through the Pacific off Mexico, but no direct threat to land is forecast
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Whale 'supergroups' show numbers are rebounding from hunting. But Iran war holds dangers for them

A renowned wildlife photographer says he and his wife documented the rare sight of around 300 humpback whales coming together off the coast of South Africa in what's known as a whale “supergroup.”

Whale 'supergroups' show numbers are rebounding from hunting. But Iran war holds dangers for them
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Oregon fire looms near town as fourth firefighter dies weeks after Colorado blaze

Dry, windy weather is fueling a big wildfire a few miles north of Sisters, Oregon

Oregon fire looms near town as fourth firefighter dies weeks after Colorado blaze
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France and Spain battle wildfires as more than 250,000 people are forced to flee homes

France is using a massive cargo aircraft to dump flame retardants on a wildfire near the wine country city of Bordeaux

France and Spain battle wildfires as more than 250,000 people are forced to flee homes
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Heat dome expands across the central United States, creating dangerous conditions for millions

A heat dome is set to expand across much of the central United States, pushing temperatures above 100 degrees from Dallas to North Dakota

Heat dome expands across the central United States, creating dangerous conditions for millions
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Trump administration admits it canceled clean-energy grants in states that voted for Kamala Harris

Trump administration admits it canceled clean-energy grants in states that voted for Kamala Harris

Trump administration admits it canceled clean-energy grants in states that voted for Kamala Harris
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Michigan battles massive cyclosporiasis outbreak as state reels from Trump cuts

Two weeks before the U.S.

Michigan battles massive cyclosporiasis outbreak as state reels from Trump cuts
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Georgia's Okefenokee Swamp among new additions to join UNESCO's World Heritage List

The Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia, an ornate 13th-century Buddhist temple in Thailand and tidal flats in western South Korea were among several sites added to the World Heritage List on Saturday at a U.N. committee meeting in South Korea

Georgia's Okefenokee Swamp among new additions to join UNESCO's World Heritage List
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Wildfires force evacuations outside Bordeaux as Spanish blazes cause first death

Wildfires on the coast of southwestern France moved inland towards Bordeaux on Saturday, forcing the

Wildfires force evacuations outside Bordeaux as Spanish blazes cause first death
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Disappointment and fear as tens of thousands people evacuate French wildfires

When raging wildfires threatened Mohammed Laabar's hometown in southwestern France on Friday, he and his wife gathered their three-year-old son,

Disappointment and fear as tens of thousands people evacuate French wildfires
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If another advanced civilization lived on Earth before us, would we know?

If another advanced civilization lived on Earth before us, would we know?

If another advanced civilization lived on Earth before us, would we know?
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Water hauling is the new chore no rancher asked for

The combination of the worst snowpack on record and fast-spreading wildfires is changing the job description for ranchers in the Rocky Mountains

Water hauling is the new chore no rancher asked for
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High winds could make fighting Spanish wildfires harder, officials say

Winds will pick up in Spain on Saturday, with gusts of up to 60 kph (38 mph), complicating the fight against out-of-control wildfires west of Madrid, the Interior Ministry

High winds could make fighting Spanish wildfires harder, officials say