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Supply-chain delays, rising equipment prices threaten electricity grid

The equipment needed to keep the grid running is hard to make, and materials are limited. And supply-chain bottlenecks are taking years to clear.

Supply-chain delays, rising equipment prices threaten electricity grid
Environment|Science|Travel|World

CBP officers intercept pavement ants found in undeclared imported plants at Detroit Metro

CBP officers intercept pavement ants found in undeclared imported plants at Detroit Metro

CBP officers intercept pavement ants found in undeclared imported plants at Detroit Metro
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

SNAP benefits have been cut and disrupted – causing more kids to go without enough healthy food and harming child development

Having stable access to nutritious food sets children up for better mental and physical health into adulthood.

SNAP benefits have been cut and disrupted – causing more kids to go without enough healthy food and harming child development
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets

Buy the Rumor, Sell the News

By Anna Szymanski -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! 

Buy the Rumor, Sell the News
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel

Different needs but similar fears arise in communities on both ends of Missouri's redistricting

The rush to redraw America's congressional maps has put a historically Black neighborhood in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, and a mostly white farming community 100 miles away in the same district

Different needs but similar fears arise in communities on both ends of Missouri's redistricting
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiysk suspends oil exports after Ukrainian drone attack, sources say

Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiysk halted oil exports on Friday after a Ukrainian drone attack, and oil pipeline monopoly Transneft suspended crude supplies to the outlet, two

Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiysk suspends oil exports after Ukrainian drone attack, sources say
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Villagers struggle with aftermath of intense Iberian wildfires

Photo essay: See here "The fire started on my birthday," says taxi driver Simon Rodriguez, hauling

Villagers struggle with aftermath of intense Iberian wildfires
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump administration revokes Biden-era limits on Alaska oil drilling

The Trump administration on Thursday finalized its rollback of Biden-era limits on oil and gas drilling in an Alaska area that is the nation's largest tract of undisturbed public land.

Trump administration revokes Biden-era limits on Alaska oil drilling
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

ACS, BlackRock launch 2 billion euro data centre joint venture

Spain's ACS and BlackRock's Global Infrastructure Partners have created a joint venture to develop an initial 2 billion euro ($2.33 billion), 1.7 gigawatt portfolio of data centres,

ACS, BlackRock launch 2 billion euro data centre joint venture
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Health|Technology|US

Stellantis to recall nearly 113,000 US vehicles, NHTSA says

Chrysler-parent Stellantis is recalling 112,859 U.S. vehicles over possible engine failure or compartment fire, the U.S.

Stellantis to recall nearly 113,000 US vehicles, NHTSA says
Environment|Health|Science

New Jersey man is first known death from meat allergy triggered by tick bites

New Jersey man is first known death from meat allergy triggered by tick bites

New Jersey man is first known death from meat allergy triggered by tick bites
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Finance|US|World

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell concedes reelection fight to progressive activist Katie Wilson

First-term Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell conceded his reelection fight to progressive activist Katie Wilson on Thursday, handing another victory to leftist Democrats around the country frustrated with unaffordability, homelessness, public safety and the actions of President Donald Trump’s administration

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell concedes reelection fight to progressive activist Katie Wilson
Environment|Health|Science

Ammonia gas leak from a tanker truck in Oklahoma sickens dozens and forces evacuations

A tanker truck spewing hazardous gas in an Oklahoma hotel parking lot forced hotel guests and hundreds of residents to evacuate in the overnight hours

Ammonia gas leak from a tanker truck in Oklahoma sickens dozens and forces evacuations
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Colombia's Ecopetrol to execute $6.3 billion in investments in 2025, drill five additional wells

Colombia's state-run energy company Ecopetrol ECO.CN expects to execute about $6.3 billion in investments in 2025, equivalent to 90% of its target, executives

Colombia's Ecopetrol to execute $6.3 billion in investments in 2025, drill five additional wells
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

Cuba fights to contain spread of mosquito-borne chikungunya virus

Cuba is fighting a wave of mosquito-borne illnesses including dengue and chikungunya virus that have swept the island in recent weeks, affecting nearly one-third of the population

Cuba fights to contain spread of mosquito-borne chikungunya virus
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Rio Tinto signs 15-year renewable power deal with U.S. based TerraGen

Rio Tinto said on Friday its Kennecott operation in Utah, U.S., has signed a 15-year virtual power purchase agreement with TerraGen to source renewable energy from a new wind farm in Texas.

Rio Tinto signs 15-year renewable power deal with U.S. based TerraGen
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Can Peru reboot its Amazon oil? Pollution fallout and local opposition loom

Near a remote bend of the Patoyacu River in Peru's northern Amazon, Wilmer Macusi stood atop a rusty pipeline cutting through the jungle, swirling a

Can Peru reboot its Amazon oil? Pollution fallout and local opposition loom
Arts|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Technology|US|World

Crash victims' families appeal US judge's decision to dismiss Boeing criminal case

Families of some victims of two Boeing 737 MAX plane crashes that killed 346 people asked a U.S. appeals court on Thursday to reverse a judge's decision to

Crash victims' families appeal US judge's decision to dismiss Boeing criminal case
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Food|Health|Political

You can end a shutdown overnight — but you can’t reopen a government that fast

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history may be officially over, but getting everything back up and running won't happen all at once

You can end a shutdown overnight — but you can’t reopen a government that fast
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|US|World

The body of a coal miner has been found in a flooded West Virginia mine, the governor says

Gov. Patrick Morrisey says crews have found the body of a coal miner missing for days after a mine flooded in West Virginia

The body of a coal miner has been found in a flooded West Virginia mine, the governor says
Business|Economy|Environment|Food

JBS profit falls amid still-challenging US market environment

JBS, the world's largest meat company, reported a net profit fall in the third quarter in spite of a rise in global net sales amid a still-

JBS profit falls amid still-challenging US market environment
Arts|Environment|Science|Travel

Seal escapes orca hunt by jumping onto photographer's boat

A wildlife photographer captured a dramatic encounter on video between a harbor seal and a pod of killer whales

Seal escapes orca hunt by jumping onto photographer's boat
Environment|Science|World

Ocean activist dodging Japanese arrest vows at COP30 to take on deep-sea mining, krill industry

A Canadian anti-whaling activist who has dodged arrest in Japan for more than a decade vowed at COP30 in Brazil to continue fighting for marine

Ocean activist dodging Japanese arrest vows at COP30 to take on deep-sea mining, krill industry
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

White House hosts oil, biofuel talks as Trump administration nears decision on refinery waivers

The White House this week held separate meetings with oil refiners and biofuel producers as it seeks to resolve a long-running dispute over billions of gallons of U.S.

White House hosts oil, biofuel talks as Trump administration nears decision on refinery waivers
Business|Environment|Health|Science|World

Deadly heat worldwide prompts $300 million for climate health research at COP30

With more than a half-million people worldwide dying from heat-related causes every year, a group of philanthropies is putting $300 million

Deadly heat worldwide prompts $300 million for climate health research at COP30
Arts|Business|Environment|Sports|Technology|Travel

Los Angeles officials seek to halt proposed Dodger Stadium gondola

A proposal to build a gondola from downtown Los Angeles to Dodger Stadium hit some turbulence when the City Council voted to urge transportation officials to ground the project

Los Angeles officials seek to halt proposed Dodger Stadium gondola
Education|Environment|Science|US|World

Small alligator rescued in Boston after slithering into the city's heart on social media

Wildlife officials say a small alligator spotted along the Charles River in Boston this week has been rescued and delivered to safety

Small alligator rescued in Boston after slithering into the city's heart on social media
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

NASA goes on an ESCAPADE – twin small, low-cost orbiters will examine Mars’ atmosphere

The twin spacecraft Blue and Gold could open a new era in space exploration and planetary science, powered by commercial partnerships and innovations.

NASA goes on an ESCAPADE – twin small, low-cost orbiters will examine Mars’ atmosphere
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political

Bookstore faces city action over homeless encampment

Bookstore faces city action over homeless encampment

Bookstore faces city action over homeless encampment
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

EU renews demand that Ukraine crack down on corruption in wake of major energy scandal

European Union officials are warning Ukraine that it must keep cracking down on graft in the wake of a major corruption scandal that could hurt the country’s ability to attract financial help

EU renews demand that Ukraine crack down on corruption in wake of major energy scandal
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Technology

No car? No problem. Building apartments near public transit could help address the housing crisis

Quantavia Smith, who was often homeless for a decade, now has a studio apartment in Los Angeles with easy access to public transit

No car? No problem. Building apartments near public transit could help address the housing crisis
Business|Economy|Environment

USDA data blackout fuels uncertainty ahead of upcoming crop report

A crop data blackout during the longest-ever U.S. government shutdown has led to the widest range of analyst estimates in a decade for corn and

USDA data blackout fuels uncertainty ahead of upcoming crop report
Arts|Entertainment|Environment|Interview|Lifestyle

Desert raves and apocalyptic doom collide in 'Sirāt,' one of the year's most talked about films

Since its prize-winning debut at the Cannes Film Festival, “Sirāt” has been one the year’s most talked about films

Desert raves and apocalyptic doom collide in 'Sirāt,' one of the year's most talked about films
Business|Environment|Finance|Food|Health|Lifestyle

Doritos and Cheetos dial back the bright orange in new versions without artificial ingredients

Doritos and Cheetos are getting a makeover

Doritos and Cheetos dial back the bright orange in new versions without artificial ingredients
Environment|Health|Science|World

Africa experiencing worst outbreak of cholera in 25 years, Africa CDC says

Africa is facing the worst outbreak of cholera in 25 years, the Africa CDC told reporters in a briefing on Thursday, blaming the rise on fragile water systems and conflict.

Africa experiencing worst outbreak of cholera in 25 years, Africa CDC says
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Tesla recalls 10,500 Powerwall 2 batteries in US over fire risk

Tesla said on Thursday it is recalling about 10,500 units of its Powerwall 2 battery power systems in the U.S. for fire and burn hazards after receiving 22 reports of overheating. The U.S.

Tesla recalls 10,500 Powerwall 2 batteries in US over fire risk
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|US

Solar storms delay the launch of Blue Origin's big new rocket with Mars orbiters for NASA

Strong solar storms responsible for breathtaking auroras across the U.S. have delayed the launch of Blue Origin's big new rocket

Solar storms delay the launch of Blue Origin's big new rocket with Mars orbiters for NASA
Africa|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Aid agencies 'nowhere close' to meeting needs for displaced Sudanese, IOM chief says

The funding gap for aid agencies is accentuating Sudan's crisis, leaving them unable to help many of the tens of thousands of people fleeing from the Darfur city of al-

Aid agencies 'nowhere close' to meeting needs for displaced Sudanese, IOM chief says
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Science

USDA searched for terms like 'diversity,' 'climate modeling' to target grants for cancellation

The U.S.

USDA searched for terms like 'diversity,' 'climate modeling' to target grants for cancellation
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political

Why rural Maine may back Democrat Graham Platner’s populism in the Senate campaign − but not his party

Whether Maine’s Graham Platner wins or loses, his campaign to knock off longtime GOP Sen. Susan Collins already points to a deeper question: Can Democrats do more than rent rural authenticity?

Why rural Maine may back Democrat Graham Platner’s populism in the Senate campaign − but not his party
Business|Environment

Search for trapped worker inside a West Virginia coal mine is a rescue operation, governor says

West Virginia's governor says the search for a trapped worker inside a flooded coal mine remains a rescue operation

Search for trapped worker inside a West Virginia coal mine is a rescue operation, governor says
Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|World

Colombia’s ‘lost children’ remain open wound 40 years after deadly volcanic eruption

Maria Gladys Primo cannot hold back tears as she recalls the night of November 13, 1985, when she last saw her two young children, before a landslide of mud,

Colombia’s ‘lost children’ remain open wound 40 years after deadly volcanic eruption
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Space debris struck a Chinese spacecraft – how the incident could be a wake-up call for international collaboration

China has created more space debris than any other country. But as its space program grows, it has more to lose from a collision than ever before.

Space debris struck a Chinese spacecraft – how the incident could be a wake-up call for international collaboration
Environment|World

Australia's conservative Liberal Party abandons net zero policy

Australia’s conservative Liberal Party on Thursday walked away from its policy to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 and pledged instead to prioritise bringing down

Australia's conservative Liberal Party abandons net zero policy
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US lawmakers demand answers from Trump administration over Chinese chemical shipments to Iran following CNN reporting

US lawmakers demand answers from Trump administration over Chinese chemical shipments to Iran following CNN reporting

US lawmakers demand answers from Trump administration over Chinese chemical shipments to Iran following CNN reporting
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political

The government shutdown is over, but things are not back to normal

The government shutdown is over, but things are not back to normal

The government shutdown is over, but things are not back to normal
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Millions saw unexpected northern lights, as a wild solar storm unfolded across the world

Millions saw unexpected northern lights, as a wild solar storm unfolded across the world

Millions saw unexpected northern lights, as a wild solar storm unfolded across the world
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Australia's green energy push, Pacific ties face setback from COP31 impasse

Australia risks undermining efforts to establish itself as a leader in the green energy transition and letting down its

Australia's green energy push, Pacific ties face setback from COP31 impasse
Business|Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|World

Parents search for children missing since a volcanic eruption in Colombia 40 years ago

Sergio Melendro was among hundreds of children missing after a volcanic eruption devastated Armero, Colombia, in 1985 and his mother Martha Lucía López still searches for him

Parents search for children missing since a volcanic eruption in Colombia 40 years ago
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

New Zealand beefs up ties with Niue amid Cook Islands row

New Zealand said on Thursday it would strengthen economic and diplomatic ties with Niue, a self-governing island nation in "free association" with it, after their leaders met in

New Zealand beefs up ties with Niue amid Cook Islands row
Environment|Science|Travel|World

In Japan's Northern Alps, residents battle monkeys to protect homes and farms

In Japan's Northern Alps, residents are chasing monkeys to keep them away from farms and homes

In Japan's Northern Alps, residents battle monkeys to protect homes and farms
Business|Crime|Environment|Technology|World

Boeing ordered to pay more than $28 million to 737 MAX crash victim's family

A jury in federal court in Chicago ordered Boeing on Wednesday to pay more than $28 million to the family of a United Nations environmental worker who was

Boeing ordered to pay more than $28 million to 737 MAX crash victim's family
Americas|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Venezuelans voice uncertainty, fear and skepticism after arrival of US aircraft carrier in region

Venezuelans voice uncertainty, fear and skepticism after arrival of US aircraft carrier in region

Venezuelans voice uncertainty, fear and skepticism after arrival of US aircraft carrier in region
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Nvidia denies $1 billion investment in northern Mexico

Nvidia on Wednesday denied plans to invest $1 billion in the northern Mexican state of Nuevo Leon, hours after the state governor touted the firm's plans to build a data center

Nvidia denies $1 billion investment in northern Mexico
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Travel|World

All 14 victims identified from fiery UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville

A grandfather and his young granddaughter

All 14 victims identified from fiery UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

COP30 Indigenous protesters defend summit incursion as climate talks roll on

Indigenous protesters on Wednesday defended charging the gates of Brazil's COP30 climate summit and clashing with

COP30 Indigenous protesters defend summit incursion as climate talks roll on
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Relentless rise in carbon pollution from fossil fuels slightly dampens climate-fighting hopes

Scientists report that emissions from fossil fuels rose by 1.1% in 2025, marking the second consecutive year of a small increase

Relentless rise in carbon pollution from fossil fuels slightly dampens climate-fighting hopes
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Chevron says it expects upside to current estimated oil resource in Guyana

Chevron said on Wednesday it expects that a prolific oilfield in Guyana could hold more than the current estimate of 11 billion barrels of oil equivalent in

Chevron says it expects upside to current estimated oil resource in Guyana
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Science|Technology

Volkswagen says Rivian JV tech could extend to combustion cars in future

Volkswagen Group said on Wednesday the technology it is developing with U.S. electric-vehicle maker Rivian Automotive could eventually be used in

Volkswagen says Rivian JV tech could extend to combustion cars in future
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Anthropic, Microsoft announce new AI data center projects as industry's construction push continues

Anthropic has announced a $50 billion investment in computing infrastructure, including new data centers in Texas and New York

Anthropic, Microsoft announce new AI data center projects as industry's construction push continues
Asia|Environment|Health|Travel|World

US State Department warns Americans in Japan: Watch out for bears

US State Department warns Americans in Japan: Watch out for bears

US State Department warns Americans in Japan: Watch out for bears
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

'It changed me': Inmates help train puppies to help veterans with PTSD, other disabilities

'It changed me': Inmates help train puppies to help veterans with PTSD, other disabilities

'It changed me': Inmates help train puppies to help veterans with PTSD, other disabilities
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political|Science|World

A flotilla kicks off the People's Summit for activists at UN climate talks

As United Nation climate talks get underway in Belem, a different kind of conference is kicking off: the People’s Summit, a gathering of activists, organizers, environmentalists and Indigenous groups from around the world

A flotilla kicks off the People's Summit for activists at UN climate talks
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Library trades food for fines to help with food insecurity

Library trades food for fines to help with food insecurity

Library trades food for fines to help with food insecurity
Africa|Environment|Health|Political|World

Sudan's worsening situation leaves 2 out of every 3 people in need of aid, UN official says

U.N. humanitarian affairs and relief head Tom Fletcher has told The Associated Press that the situation is getting “horrific for civilians” in Sudan

Sudan's worsening situation leaves 2 out of every 3 people in need of aid, UN official says
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Denver turns asphalt into gardens to reduce flooding and reinvest in neighborhoods

Denver turns asphalt into gardens to reduce flooding and reinvest in neighborhoods

Denver turns asphalt into gardens to reduce flooding and reinvest in neighborhoods
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Live skunk caught at harbor

Live skunk caught at harbor

Live skunk caught at harbor
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|US

Teen 'serial rapist' sentenced to 35 years in prison

Teen 'serial rapist' sentenced to 35 years in prison

Teen 'serial rapist' sentenced to 35 years in prison
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|US

Toyota opens US battery plant, confirms $10 billion investment plan

Toyota Motor said on Wednesday it had begun production at its $13.9 billion North Carolina battery plant as it ramps up hybrid production and confirmed plans to invest $

Toyota opens US battery plant, confirms $10 billion investment plan
Environment|Science

Newsom calls Trump an ‘invasive species’ and ‘wrecking ball’ in fiery remarks at COP30 climate summit

Newsom calls Trump an ‘invasive species’ and ‘wrecking ball’ in fiery remarks at COP30 climate summit

Newsom calls Trump an ‘invasive species’ and ‘wrecking ball’ in fiery remarks at COP30 climate summit
Crime|Environment|Health|Technology|World

SF Muni operator appears to fall asleep while speeding 50 mph through curve, jolting passengers

SF Muni operator appears to fall asleep while speeding 50 mph through curve, jolting passengers

SF Muni operator appears to fall asleep while speeding 50 mph through curve, jolting passengers
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

How Mike Waltz is leading the Trump administration's 'a la carte' approach to UN funding

The new U.S. ambassador to the United Nations has been making the case that the United States will no longer be footing the bill the way it has since the world body’s founding eight decades ago

How Mike Waltz is leading the Trump administration's 'a la carte' approach to UN funding
Economy|Education|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology

Future of nation’s energy grid hurt by Trump’s funding cuts

Many of the canceled grants were investments in the science and infrastructure necessary to keep the lights on in coming years, especially when the grid is under stress.

Future of nation’s energy grid hurt by Trump’s funding cuts
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Solar storms have influenced our history – an environmental historian explains how they could also threaten our future

From communications outages to a brush with nuclear war, solar events like flares and coronal mass ejections have shaped human history.

Solar storms have influenced our history – an environmental historian explains how they could also threaten our future
Environment|World

Hurricane Melissa begins lashing Jamaica as 'catastrophic' Category 5 storm

Hurricane Melissa was packing sustained winds of up to 175 mph (282 kph) on Monday afternoon, as the slow-moving Category 5 storm was on course to barrel

Hurricane Melissa begins lashing Jamaica as 'catastrophic' Category 5 storm
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Technology

US Senator Sanders challenges Bezos, Amazon on automation's job impacts

U.S.

US Senator Sanders challenges Bezos, Amazon on automation's job impacts
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Environment

New York and California are taking on the NIMBYs

New York and California are taking on the NIMBYs

New York and California are taking on the NIMBYs
Americas|Environment|Science|World

Hurricane Melissa threatens catastrophic flash flooding and landslides in the Caribbean

The National Hurricane Center warns that Hurricane Melissa poses a threat of catastrophic flash flooding and landslides in Jamaica, Cuba and Hispaniola

Hurricane Melissa threatens catastrophic flash flooding and landslides in the Caribbean
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

BYD's mini-car ambitions may be a wake-up call for Japan 

BYD's Japanese mini-car will not go on sale until the end of next year, but it has already created buzz - at least among

BYD's mini-car ambitions may be a wake-up call for Japan 
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

What is APEC? Asia-Pacific leaders to gather in South Korea

Leaders from 21 Pacific Rim economies will gather this week in Gyeongju, South Korea, for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, or APEC, forum.

What is APEC? Asia-Pacific leaders to gather in South Korea
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Billionaire Bill Gates calls for climate strategy pivot ahead of COP30

Billionaire investor and philanthropist Bill Gates called on world leaders on Tuesday to adapt to extreme weather and focus on improving health outcomes rather than

Billionaire Bill Gates calls for climate strategy pivot ahead of COP30
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Health|Science

Investors managing $11.5 trillion urge food companies to diversify away from animal proteins

Investors managing $11.5 trillion in assets are calling on major food companies and retailers to diversify into more plant-based protein sources to enhance supply

Investors managing $11.5 trillion urge food companies to diversify away from animal proteins
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

South Korea's president faces high-stakes diplomacy at APEC summit

South Korea’s new president is hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, bringing together leaders from 20 countries, including the United States and China, whose leaders are set to hold a high-stakes meeting on the sidelines

South Korea's president faces high-stakes diplomacy at APEC summit
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Brown & Brown's adjusted profit rises on fee and commission growth

Insurance broker Brown & Brown posted a higher third-quarter adjusted profit on Monday, helped by stronger commissions and fees as demand continued to rise.

Brown & Brown's adjusted profit rises on fee and commission growth
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

NextEra Energy partners with Google to restart Iowa nuclear plant

NextEra Energy and Google have reached an agreement to restart an Iowa nuclear power plant shut five years ago, the companies said on Monday, in

NextEra Energy partners with Google to restart Iowa nuclear plant
Australia|Business|Economy|Environment

Rio Tinto flags uncertain future at Australia's largest aluminium smelter

Rio Tinto warned on Tuesday that Australia's largest aluminium smelter, Tomago, may be forced to shut down as it struggles to source power at commercially viable rates beyond 2028

Rio Tinto flags uncertain future at Australia's largest aluminium smelter
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

US Department of Energy forms $1 billion supercomputer and AI partnership with AMD

By Timothy Gardner and Max A.

US Department of Energy forms $1 billion supercomputer and AI partnership with AMD
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Carbon Measures global accounting group to form independent panel

Carbon Measures, a global carbon accounting initiative backed by several big energy and multinational companies, will form an independent panel to help guide its work

Carbon Measures global accounting group to form independent panel
Environment|World

Hurricane Melissa bears down on Jamaica and threatens to be the island's strongest recorded storm

Hurricane Melissa has intensified into a Category 5 storm as it draws closer to Jamaica, where forecasters say it will unleash catastrophic flooding, landslides and widespread damage

Hurricane Melissa bears down on Jamaica and threatens to be the island's strongest recorded storm
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Oilfield giants pivot to booming AI infrastructure as drilling demand wanes

Oilfield services giants SLB, Halliburton and Baker Hughes are turning to data centers and related artificial intelligence infrastructure work to drive their next phase of

Oilfield giants pivot to booming AI infrastructure as drilling demand wanes
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political

Federal food benefits and preschool aid to run dry starting Saturday if shutdown continues

Federal funds could begin running dry on Saturday that help tens of millions of Americans buy food for their families and send their toddlers to preschool if the government shutdown persists

Federal food benefits and preschool aid to run dry starting Saturday if shutdown continues
Business|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle

Nearly 2,000-pound pumpkin crushes car in spectacular finale to 35-year journey

Nearly 2,000-pound pumpkin crushes car in spectacular finale to 35-year journey

Nearly 2,000-pound pumpkin crushes car in spectacular finale to 35-year journey
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Sports

Teen is first successful hunter of Missouri Bear Season

Teen is first successful hunter of Missouri Bear Season

Teen is first successful hunter of Missouri Bear Season
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Snatched-up slowpokes: Pair of tortoises stolen from Indianapolis Zoo

Snatched-up slowpokes: Pair of tortoises stolen from Indianapolis Zoo

Snatched-up slowpokes: Pair of tortoises stolen from Indianapolis Zoo
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Interview

Bay Area restaurants, fishermen adjust as commercial Dungeness crabbing season pushed back

Bay Area restaurants, fishermen adjust as commercial Dungeness crabbing season pushed back

Bay Area restaurants, fishermen adjust as commercial Dungeness crabbing season pushed back
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance

JPMorgan picks Perpetua Resources for $1.5 trillion security fund's first investment

Antimony and gold miner Perpetua Resources is the first investment from JPMorgan Chase's $1.5 trillion investment fund for U.S. national security, a move underscoring the

JPMorgan picks Perpetua Resources for $1.5 trillion security fund's first investment
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Annual 2026 gold price forecast tops $4,000/oz for first time: Reuters poll

Gold's winning streak is seen extending into next year, with analysts forecasting an annual average price above $4,000 per ounce for the first time as economic and

Annual 2026 gold price forecast tops $4,000/oz for first time: Reuters poll
Crime|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Nord Stream suspect to fight German transfer in Italy's top court

A Ukrainian man suspected of coordinating the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines will take his legal fight against handover to Germany back to Italy's highest court, his

Nord Stream suspect to fight German transfer in Italy's top court
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

American Water to fortify US presence with Essential Utilities deal

American Water Works on Monday agreed to buy Essential Utilities in an all-stock deal to create a combined company worth $63 billion, including debt, strengthening its position as the top

American Water to fortify US presence with Essential Utilities deal
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe

Automakers pool with EV makers to avoid EU emissions fines

Automakers have formed alliances to help them avoid hefty European Union fines on carbon emissions by purchasing credits from electric vehicle companies.

Automakers pool with EV makers to avoid EU emissions fines
Environment|Science|World

As the Atlantic Ocean warms, climate change is fueling Hurricane Melissa's ferocity

Hurricane Melissa has rapidly intensified into a Category 5 storm due to warming oceans linked to climate change

As the Atlantic Ocean warms, climate change is fueling Hurricane Melissa's ferocity
Crime|Environment|Health|Travel|US

Vehicle drives off Santa Cruz wharf; crews extricate 1 person and a dog

Vehicle drives off Santa Cruz wharf; crews extricate 1 person and a dog

Vehicle drives off Santa Cruz wharf; crews extricate 1 person and a dog
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Malaysia's Anwar calls for dialogue over coercion at East Asia summit

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged Asia-Pacific leaders to prioritize dialogue and cooperation over coercion and confrontation

Malaysia's Anwar calls for dialogue over coercion at East Asia summit
Australia|Education|Environment|Science

New research upends theory that Indigenous Australians hunted large animals to extinction

New research upends theory that Indigenous Australians hunted large animals to extinction

New research upends theory that Indigenous Australians hunted large animals to extinction
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Albemarle to divest Ketjen control, Eurecat stake in deals worth $660 million

Albemarle said on Monday it will sell a 51% stake in its refining catalyst solutions business, Ketjen, to private equity firm KPS Capital Partners, and divest its 50% interest in the

Albemarle to divest Ketjen control, Eurecat stake in deals worth $660 million
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Lithium extraction in Arkansas: the potential for a booming industry

Lithium extraction in Arkansas: the potential for a booming industry

Lithium extraction in Arkansas: the potential for a booming industry
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Travel

Dozens of unprepared hikers brought down by Cog Railway from Mount Washington

Dozens of unprepared hikers brought down by Cog Railway from Mount Washington

Dozens of unprepared hikers brought down by Cog Railway from Mount Washington
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

How a tiny bug spiraled into a massive outage that took down the internet

How a tiny bug spiraled into a massive outage that took down the internet

How a tiny bug spiraled into a massive outage that took down the internet
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology

Mazda forms EU carbon emissions pool with Changan joint venture

Japanese automaker Mazda has teamed up with its joint venture with China's Changan to pool carbon credits and help avoid carbon emissions fines, an EU document showed.

Mazda forms EU carbon emissions pool with Changan joint venture
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Melissa a Category 4 hurricane as Jamaica braces for impact

Hurricane Melissa has developed into a Category 4 hurricane heading towards Jamaica and Cuba and is expected to bring catastrophic floods,

Melissa a Category 4 hurricane as Jamaica braces for impact
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Opinion|Political

The Trump administration’s anti-immigrant housing policy reflects a long history of xenophobia in public housing

Anti-immigrant housing policies have been cast as a way for citizens to access more housing, but they fail to prevent the shortages driving the crises.

The Trump administration’s anti-immigrant housing policy reflects a long history of xenophobia in public housing
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Technology

NHTSA to expand probe into 286,000 GM vehicles over possible engine failure issue

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is expanding its probe into 286,000 General Motors vehicles in the U.S. over a possible engine failure issue, the safety regulator said on

NHTSA to expand probe into 286,000 GM vehicles over possible engine failure issue
Crime|Environment|Europe|Travel|World

At least four die after migrant boat sinks off Greek island of Lesbos

Four migrants died when their boat sank off the Greek island of Lesbos, Greece's coastguard said on Monday, adding seven had been rescued from the sea.

At least four die after migrant boat sinks off Greek island of Lesbos
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Bodies keep being recovered from the bayous around Houston. Why officials are convinced it’s not the work of a serial killer

Bodies keep being recovered from the bayous around Houston. Why officials are convinced it’s not the work of a serial killer

Bodies keep being recovered from the bayous around Houston. Why officials are convinced it’s not the work of a serial killer
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

US opens probe into more than 232,000 Chrysler vehicles over instrument panel issue

The U.S.

US opens probe into more than 232,000 Chrysler vehicles over instrument panel issue
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Exxon sues California over climate disclosure laws

(This Oct 25 story has been refiled without any changes to the text.)

Exxon sues California over climate disclosure laws
Environment|Science|World

Hurricane Melissa is now a rare Category 5 storm as it closes in on a historic, catastrophic landfall in Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa is now a rare Category 5 storm as it closes in on a historic, catastrophic landfall in Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa is now a rare Category 5 storm as it closes in on a historic, catastrophic landfall in Jamaica
Economy|Environment|Food|Science|World

China's heatwaves threaten to dry up supply of delicious 'hairy crabs'

The last three years have been the toughest for Xie Dandan and her family during more than a decade

China's heatwaves threaten to dry up supply of delicious 'hairy crabs'
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

China, Australia keen on stable ties despite tensions, rivalry

China and Australia on Monday sought to keep ties on an even keel despite tensions over military encounters in the South China Sea and rivalry in the Asia-Pacific region, with Prime

China, Australia keen on stable ties despite tensions, rivalry
Asia|Australia|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Australia's Albanese discusses US minerals deal, jet incident with China's Premier Li

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he has discussed Australia’s critical-minerals deal with the United States during a “positive” meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang

Australia's Albanese discusses US minerals deal, jet incident with China's Premier Li
Environment|Science|Travel|World

Category 4 Hurricane Melissa threatens catastrophic flooding in Jamaica and Haiti

Hurricane Melissa is sustaining Category 4 strength and may get stronger while threatening to cause catastrophic flooding in the northern Caribbean, including Haiti and Jamaica

Category 4 Hurricane Melissa threatens catastrophic flooding in Jamaica and Haiti
Business|Environment

Trump reverses Biden-era rules on copper smelters

U.S.

Trump reverses Biden-era rules on copper smelters
Crime|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|World

Search for missing 9-year-old centers on road trip with mother, who police say is ‘uncooperative’

Search for missing 9-year-old centers on road trip with mother, who police say is ‘uncooperative’

Search for missing 9-year-old centers on road trip with mother, who police say is ‘uncooperative’
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

Tourism in western North Carolina reaches peak levels since Helene

Tourism in western North Carolina reaches peak levels since Helene

Tourism in western North Carolina reaches peak levels since Helene
Business|Environment|Science|Travel|World

Main wreckage of cargo plane recovered from Hong Kong waters after deadly crash

The main wreckage of a cargo plane that veered off a Hong Kong runway and plunged into the sea has been recovered

Main wreckage of cargo plane recovered from Hong Kong waters after deadly crash
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Interview

How twin disasters reshaped Habitat for Humanity under CEO Jonathan Reckford in the past 20 years

Jonathan Reckford shares insights from his 20 years as CEO of Habitat for Humanity International

How twin disasters reshaped Habitat for Humanity under CEO Jonathan Reckford in the past 20 years
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Political

‘Elect the Jersey guy’: How Jack Ciattarelli is trying to erase Democrats’ advantage in a crucial governor’s race

‘Elect the Jersey guy’: How Jack Ciattarelli is trying to erase Democrats’ advantage in a crucial governor’s race

‘Elect the Jersey guy’: How Jack Ciattarelli is trying to erase Democrats’ advantage in a crucial governor’s race
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Barred from burning $9.7 million in birth control, the Trump administration may now be running down the clock

Barred from burning $9.7 million in birth control, the Trump administration may now be running down the clock

Barred from burning $9.7 million in birth control, the Trump administration may now be running down the clock
Environment|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Your best defense against lead in your food, according to a toxicologist

Your best defense against lead in your food, according to a toxicologist

Your best defense against lead in your food, according to a toxicologist
Business|Environment|World

Two workers killed in pipeline fire at Iraq's Zubair oilfield, officials say

At least two workers were killed in an oil pipeline fire in Iraq's Zubair oilfield on Sunday, oilfield officials said.

Two workers killed in pipeline fire at Iraq's Zubair oilfield, officials say
Environment|World

Melissa grows into Category 3 hurricane while unleashing torrential rain in the north Caribbean

Hurricane Melissa has strengthened into a major Category 3 hurricane, unleashing torrential rain and threatening to cause catastrophic flooding in the northern Caribbean, including Haiti and Jamaica

Melissa grows into Category 3 hurricane while unleashing torrential rain in the north Caribbean
Americas|Business|Environment|Science|World

Jamaica braces as rapidly intensifying Hurricane Melissa creeps toward island

Tropical Storm Melissa has become a hurricane and is expected to strengthen into at least Category 4 intensity, the U.S.

Jamaica braces as rapidly intensifying Hurricane Melissa creeps toward island
Business|Economy|Environment|World

ExxonMobil sues California over climate disclosure laws

Exxon Mobil Corporation is suing California over two climate disclosure laws from 2023

ExxonMobil sues California over climate disclosure laws
Crime|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Protesters urge regional Spanish leader to quit a year after deadly floods

Tens of thousands of people demonstrated in the eastern Spanish city of Valencia on Saturday and called for conservative

Protesters urge regional Spanish leader to quit a year after deadly floods
Environment|Health|Science|World

Hundreds protest in Tunisia’s capital over worsening pollution crisis

Hundreds of Tunisians marched through the capital Tunis on Saturday to protest a severe environmental crisis caused by pollution from a state chemical plant in Gabes,

Hundreds protest in Tunisia’s capital over worsening pollution crisis
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political|World

Marco Rubio said US aid cuts were to slash bureaucracy. So why are more refugee children going hungry?

Marco Rubio said US aid cuts were to slash bureaucracy. So why are more refugee children going hungry?

Marco Rubio said US aid cuts were to slash bureaucracy. So why are more refugee children going hungry?
Crime|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

How a DNA test solved a medical mystery – and revealed a doctor’s decades of deception

How a DNA test solved a medical mystery – and revealed a doctor’s decades of deception

How a DNA test solved a medical mystery – and revealed a doctor’s decades of deception
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Your latest prescription is to get outside

Health care providers are trying a new tactic to promote the healing effects of nature: They're actually writing prescriptions for it

Your latest prescription is to get outside
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

US food banks brace for surge as shutdown threatens benefits

By Leah Douglas and P.J.

US food banks brace for surge as shutdown threatens benefits
Crime|Environment|Europe|World

Governor of Russia's Belgorod says Ukrainian strike damaged a dam

The governor of Russia's Belgorod region said on Saturday that Ukraine had struck a dam on a local reservoir, causing damage.

Governor of Russia's Belgorod says Ukrainian strike damaged a dam
Environment|Health|Science|World

Jamaica could face days of hurricane conditions as Melissa set to rapidly intensify in the Caribbean

Jamaica could face days of hurricane conditions as Melissa set to rapidly intensify in the Caribbean

Jamaica could face days of hurricane conditions as Melissa set to rapidly intensify in the Caribbean
Environment|Europe|Science|World

China's rare golden monkeys debut at European zoos, a possible successor to 'panda diplomacy'

China's endangered golden snub-nosed monkeys have joined pandas as diplomatic envoys to Europe

China's rare golden monkeys debut at European zoos, a possible successor to 'panda diplomacy'
Business|Environment|Finance|Travel|World

Tropical Storm Melissa stationary in the Caribbean as 4 deaths reported and huge rains expected

Tropical Storm Melissa is nearly stationary in the central Caribbean, with forecasters warning it could soon strengthen and brush past Jamaica as a powerful hurricane

Tropical Storm Melissa stationary in the Caribbean as 4 deaths reported and huge rains expected
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Delta, Aeromexico ask court to block Trump order forcing end to JV

Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico asked a U.S. appeals court on Friday to halt a Trump administration order forcing it to unwind a joint venture that lets the

Delta, Aeromexico ask court to block Trump order forcing end to JV
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Technology|Travel

Another airline comfort comes at a cost - reclining seats

Reclining seats are the latest airline perk to come at a cost - and it is irritating both passengers and staff.

Another airline comfort comes at a cost - reclining seats
Education|Environment|Science

Dinosaurs were thriving in North America before the mass-extinction asteroid strike, study suggests

New research suggests that dinosaur populations were thriving in North America before the asteroid impact 66 million years ago that caused mass extinction

Dinosaurs were thriving in North America before the mass-extinction asteroid strike, study suggests
Crime|Environment|Europe|World

One year on, victim of Valencia floods found buried in mud

The body of a 56-year-old man has been found buried in mud a year after he was swept away in deadly flash floods in southeastern Spain, authorities said on Thursday.

One year on, victim of Valencia floods found buried in mud
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

This Chicago flower farm is creating jobs for at-risk youth

On Chicago’s South Side, CNN Hero Quilen Blackwell and his organization are bringing life to the vacant lots and creating opportunities for local young people who learn to grow, harvest, arrange, and sell the blooms.

This Chicago flower farm is creating jobs for at-risk youth
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|US

Crane collapses on Massachusetts waterfront, 1 person killed

Crane collapses on Massachusetts waterfront, 1 person killed

Crane collapses on Massachusetts waterfront, 1 person killed
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

U.S. natural gas sector deals surge in 2025 on AI, LNG demand from Asia

U.S. natural gas dealmaking has surged in 2025 and is set to accelerate, analysts say, driven by record power demand from AI data centers, rising LNG exports and renewed

U.S. natural gas sector deals surge in 2025 on AI, LNG demand from Asia
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

China-linked battery company abandons plan to build Michigan plant, state says

A subsidiary of Chinese battery company Gotion has abandoned a plan to build a $2.4 billion plant in Michigan to produce key materials for electric vehicle

China-linked battery company abandons plan to build Michigan plant, state says
Business|Economy|Environment|World

BP's Whiting refinery resumes after power outage

BP's 440,000 barrel-per-day oil refinery in Whiting, Indiana, resumed operations on Friday after a outage prompted a temporary evacuation at the plant, the company

BP's Whiting refinery resumes after power outage
Crime|Environment|Science|Technology|World

The blast that killed 16 people at a Tennessee workplace set off 24,000 pounds of explosives, authorities say

The blast that killed 16 people at a Tennessee workplace set off 24,000 pounds of explosives, authorities say

The blast that killed 16 people at a Tennessee workplace set off 24,000 pounds of explosives, authorities say
Arts|Education|Environment|Food|Lifestyle|Science

Pumpkins’ journey from ancient food staple to spicy fall obsession spans thousands of years

US farmers grow over 1 billion pounds of pumpkin each year.

Pumpkins’ journey from ancient food staple to spicy fall obsession spans thousands of years
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Baker CEO says 2025 resilience driven by AI growth, sees oil investment slowdown

Baker Hughes CEO Lorenzo Simonelli said on Friday the global macro environment remains resilient through 2025, despite geopolitical and policy headwinds, supported by the

Baker CEO says 2025 resilience driven by AI growth, sees oil investment slowdown
Economy|Environment|Science|World

UN weather agency reviews priorities as funding falls short

The U.N. weather agency plans to cut some posts and is reviewing its priorities as dozens of countries, including the United States, are late with their fees, a

UN weather agency reviews priorities as funding falls short
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Technology

US Steel restarts battery involved in Clairton Plant explosion

US Steel restarts battery involved in Clairton Plant explosion

US Steel restarts battery involved in Clairton Plant explosion
Business|Economy|Environment|Food

Missouri, Kansas ranchers react to President Trump’s potential Argentina beef deal

Missouri, Kansas ranchers react to President Trump’s potential Argentina beef deal

Missouri, Kansas ranchers react to President Trump’s potential Argentina beef deal
Education|Environment|Science

2 iconic coral species are now functionally extinct off Florida, study finds – we witnessed the reef’s bleaching and devastation

The crucial reef-building corals were decimated by a marine heat wave in the Florida Keys. Can advances in restoration help them recover?

2 iconic coral species are now functionally extinct off Florida, study finds – we witnessed the reef’s bleaching and devastation
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Technology|Travel

Alaska Airlines resumes operations after an IT outage grounded its flights for hours

Alaska Airlines says its operations have resumed after it had to ground its planes for hours because of an information technology outage

Alaska Airlines resumes operations after an IT outage grounded its flights for hours
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Flowers bring beauty, life and opportunity to one Chicago neighborhood

Flowers bring beauty, life and opportunity to one Chicago neighborhood

Flowers bring beauty, life and opportunity to one Chicago neighborhood
Education|Environment|Science|World

New Mexico fossils show dinosaurs thriving just before annihilation

A fossil site in New Mexico with numerous dinosaurs, including the gargantuan Alamosaurus, dates to shortly before the asteroid strike that abruptly ended the age

New Mexico fossils show dinosaurs thriving just before annihilation
Economy|Environment|Health|Science

In a California farming region, researchers are mapping rural heat to protect farmworkers

In some of the most agriculturally rich regions in the U.S., researchers from San Diego State University are working to understand how climate change is impacting heat in rural areas and the farmworkers who toil in them

In a California farming region, researchers are mapping rural heat to protect farmworkers
Arts|Economy|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|World

Retirees on the edge: Argentina's protesting pensioners

Every Wednesday, 89-year-old Olga Beatriz Gonzalez eats a simple breakfast, picks up donations of bread and vegetables for the soup kitchen she runs from her

Retirees on the edge: Argentina's protesting pensioners
Arts|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|Sports|Technology|World

What the Ronald Reagan ad that got Trump so angry was really all about

What the Ronald Reagan ad that got Trump so angry was really all about

What the Ronald Reagan ad that got Trump so angry was really all about
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Travel

Teens and vets team up to dive, explore and preserve

Teens and vets team up to dive, explore and preserve

Teens and vets team up to dive, explore and preserve
Arts|Economy|Education|Environment|Fashion and Beauty|World

Hobbled by US tariffs, carpet weavers in India's Kashmir struggle to stay afloat

Gulzar Ahmad Bhat, a former carpet weaver in India's Jammu and Kashmir region, now sells tea on the shores of the scenic Dal Lake, abandoning his craft of 35

Hobbled by US tariffs, carpet weavers in India's Kashmir struggle to stay afloat
Environment|Health|Science

‘London Underground mosquito’ is actually much older than previously thought

‘London Underground mosquito’ is actually much older than previously thought

‘London Underground mosquito’ is actually much older than previously thought
Crime|Economy|Environment|Political|World

West Bank farmers gather precious olives as harvest season brings new settler attacks

Afaf Abu Alia had woken early on October 19 to join her grandchildren picking olives near the West Bank village of Turmus Ayya, when she heard a woman

West Bank farmers gather precious olives as harvest season brings new settler attacks
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Lacking community resilience centers, Houston neighbors opt for solar-powered 'hub homes'

Doris Brown’s home in Northeast Houston becomes a refuge for neighbors during power outages thanks to her solar panel and battery system

Lacking community resilience centers, Houston neighbors opt for solar-powered 'hub homes'
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Why are corn and soybeans at the heart of India-U.S. trade talks?

U.S.

Why are corn and soybeans at the heart of India-U.S. trade talks?
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Greece names Chevron, Helleniq Energy consortium as preferred bidder for offshore gas search

Greece has named a consortium of U.S. oil major Chevron and Helleniq Energy, the country's biggest oil refiner, as preferred bidder for gas exploration in southern offshore blocks,

Greece names Chevron, Helleniq Energy consortium as preferred bidder for offshore gas search
Crime|Economy|Environment|Finance|Travel|World

Tropical Storm Melissa lumbers through the Caribbean, killing an elderly man in Haiti

Tropical Storm Melissa is lumbering through the Caribbean Sea and bringing a risk of dangerous landslides and life-threatening flooding to Jamaica and the southern part of the island shared by the Dominican Republic and Haiti

Tropical Storm Melissa lumbers through the Caribbean, killing an elderly man in Haiti
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US

US warns it could force some Pennsylvania rail cars out of service

U.S.

US warns it could force some Pennsylvania rail cars out of service
Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|Travel

Inside Mongolia’s ‘Mars camp’: The extreme adventure that wants to turn tourists into astronauts

Inside Mongolia’s ‘Mars camp’: The extreme adventure that wants to turn tourists into astronauts

Inside Mongolia’s ‘Mars camp’: The extreme adventure that wants to turn tourists into astronauts
Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Australia's Sunrise Energy signs five-year scandium option with Lockheed Martin, shares jump

Australia's Sunrise Energy Metals said on Friday it has granted U.S. defence contractor Lockheed Martin an option to purchase up to 15 tonnes of scandium oxide produced over five years from

Australia's Sunrise Energy signs five-year scandium option with Lockheed Martin, shares jump
Business|Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|World

Arson suspect in deadly Los Angeles Palisades fire pleads not guilty

The man accused of deliberately setting the blaze that grew into one of the most devastating wildfires in Los Angeles history, killing 12

Arson suspect in deadly Los Angeles Palisades fire pleads not guilty
Environment|Science|World

Melissa is forecast to become a major hurricane. It could be a worst-case scenario for Jamaica

Melissa is forecast to become a major hurricane. It could be a worst-case scenario for Jamaica

Melissa is forecast to become a major hurricane. It could be a worst-case scenario for Jamaica
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|World

Boeing union sets October 26 vote on contract offer for 3,200 striking workers

A union representing over 3,200 striking workers at Boeing said on Thursday that its members will vote on October 26 on an existing contract offer from the company with minor modifications.

Boeing union sets October 26 vote on contract offer for 3,200 striking workers
Business|Economy|Environment|World

ConocoPhillips to lay off Canada employees in November, company memo shows

U.S. oil company ConocoPhillips is laying off employees at its Canadian operations, according to three sources

ConocoPhillips to lay off Canada employees in November, company memo shows
Education|Environment|Science

66 million-year-old dinosaur ‘mummy’ skin was actually a perfect clay mask

66 million-year-old dinosaur ‘mummy’ skin was actually a perfect clay mask

66 million-year-old dinosaur ‘mummy’ skin was actually a perfect clay mask
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump gives disaster declarations to Alaska and others but denies Illinois, Vermont and Maryland

President Donald Trump has approved major disaster declarations for Alaska, Nebraska, North Dakota and the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Trump gives disaster declarations to Alaska and others but denies Illinois, Vermont and Maryland
Business|Environment|Science

Goats put to work as natural weed eaters at Pocatello’s Century Heights Preserve

Goats put to work as natural weed eaters at Pocatello’s Century Heights Preserve

Goats put to work as natural weed eaters at Pocatello’s Century Heights Preserve
Africa|Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|World

M23 rebels reject accusations of gold theft from eastern Congo mine

The M23 armed group on Thursday denied accusations that its fighters had looted at least 500 kilograms of bullion from Twangiza Mining's gold concession in eastern Democratic Republic

M23 rebels reject accusations of gold theft from eastern Congo mine
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Debt problems that dogged Sen. Jim Justice as West Virginia's governor continue to nip at his heels

A trail of debts that persisted during Jim Justice’s time as West Virginia’s governor has followed him to the U.S. Senate

Debt problems that dogged Sen. Jim Justice as West Virginia's governor continue to nip at his heels
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US reopens Alaska wildlife refuge to oil and gas development

The Trump administration on Thursday announced a series of steps to open up Alaskan wilderness to energy and infrastructure development, including by allowing oil and gas

US reopens Alaska wildlife refuge to oil and gas development
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Virginia governor declares state of emergency to expedite food aid during federal shutdown

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency on Thursday to help maintain food aid for state residents as a three-week-long U.S. government

Virginia governor declares state of emergency to expedite food aid during federal shutdown
Business|Economy|Environment|World

China state oil majors suspend Russian oil buys due to sanctions, sources say

Chinese state oil majors have suspended purchases of seaborne Russian oil after the United States imposed sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil,

China state oil majors suspend Russian oil buys due to sanctions, sources say
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

NioCorp, Lockheed partner on Pentagon‑funded scandium alloy work

Rare earths miner NioCorp said on Thursday it is working with U.S. defense contractor Lockheed Martin to develop a scandium and aluminum alloy for use in military equipment as part of a

NioCorp, Lockheed partner on Pentagon‑funded scandium alloy work
Environment|Science|World

Critical Florida corals now ‘functionally extinct’ due to off-the-charts ocean temperatures

Critical Florida corals now ‘functionally extinct’ due to off-the-charts ocean temperatures

Critical Florida corals now ‘functionally extinct’ due to off-the-charts ocean temperatures
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Pump prices could rise after US, EU hit Russian oil companies with new sanctions and oil spikes

Oil prices spiked Thursday after the U.S. announced massive new sanctions on Russia’s oil industry in an attempt to get Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table and end Moscow’s brutal war on Ukraine

Pump prices could rise after US, EU hit Russian oil companies with new sanctions and oil spikes
Business|Environment|World

Shell applies to appeal against S.African court ruling blocking exploration

(This October 22 story is repeated without any changes to the text.)

Shell applies to appeal against S.African court ruling blocking exploration
Business|Environment|Europe|World

EU leaders set conditions for new climate goal

By Kate Abnett, Bart H.

EU leaders set conditions for new climate goal
Environment|Science|World

Rare look at the last days of the dinosaurs shows they were thriving, scientists say

Rare look at the last days of the dinosaurs shows they were thriving, scientists say

Rare look at the last days of the dinosaurs shows they were thriving, scientists say
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Rare dinosaur mummies help scientists recreate their prehistoric lives

Researchers have unearthed a spooky pair of dinosaur mummies that seem to have been preserved in an unexpected way

Rare dinosaur mummies help scientists recreate their prehistoric lives
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology|World

Mexico hopes to eradicate screwworm with new sterile fly plant

Deep in the humid lowlands of southern Mexico, engineers, veterinarians and entomologists are racing to repurpose a plant that will play a pivotal role in

Mexico hopes to eradicate screwworm with new sterile fly plant
Crime|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Pope Leo decries 'grave crime' of mistreatment of immigrants

Pope Leo decried mistreatment of immigrants as a "grave crime" on Thursday, pressing ahead with a message of welcome for migrants weeks after criticizing U.S.

Pope Leo decries 'grave crime' of mistreatment of immigrants
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Oil futures return to structure signalling tight supply on Russia sanctions

The prompt Brent crude futures contract on Thursday returned to trading at a premium to the six-month contract after new U.S. sanctions on Russia revived concern of a

Oil futures return to structure signalling tight supply on Russia sanctions
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

EU hits banks, prison medic and Chinese refineries in Russia sanctions

The European Union adopted its 19th package of Russia sanctions on Thursday, banning Russian liquefied natural gas imports and targeting entities ranging from

EU hits banks, prison medic and Chinese refineries in Russia sanctions
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political

US states warn food aid benefits will halt if federal shutdown drags on

By Leah Douglas and P.J.

US states warn food aid benefits will halt if federal shutdown drags on
Business|Environment|Health|Political|World

Food supplies into Gaza not meeting nutritional needs on the ground, aid groups say

Supplies of food into Gaza are not meeting the nutritional needs of people in the enclave, some parts of which are experiencing famine, aid groups said on

Food supplies into Gaza not meeting nutritional needs on the ground, aid groups say
Crime|Environment|World

Clearing Gaza's surface of bombs will take up to 30 years, aid group says

Clearing the surface of Gaza of unexploded ordnance will likely take between 20 to 30 years, according to an official with aid group Humanity & Inclusion, describing

Clearing Gaza's surface of bombs will take up to 30 years, aid group says
Environment|Science|US|World

You can walk faster than Tropical Storm Melissa is moving. It’s a new, troubling tendency for Atlantic storms

You can walk faster than Tropical Storm Melissa is moving. It’s a new, troubling tendency for Atlantic storms

You can walk faster than Tropical Storm Melissa is moving. It’s a new, troubling tendency for Atlantic storms
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump mulls asking Israel to free Palestinian leader Barghouti as US looks to Gaza's post-Hamas rule

President Donald Trump is suggesting he could call on Israel to release imprisoned Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti, the most popular and potentially unifying Palestinian leader

Trump mulls asking Israel to free Palestinian leader Barghouti as US looks to Gaza's post-Hamas rule
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|World

Khartoum's shattered factories pick up the pieces as war rages

In the heart of Khartoum state's largest industrial zone, an engineer bends over a broken machine with a pair of pliers and a bunch of wires, trying to breathe life back into a

Khartoum's shattered factories pick up the pieces as war rages
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Dow beats loss estimates on cost cuts, new US capacity

Dow reported a smaller-than-expected adjusted quarterly loss in the third quarter on Thursday, as cost cuts and higher volumes from new U.S.

Dow beats loss estimates on cost cuts, new US capacity
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Google backs US gas power plant with carbon capture for Midwest data centers

Google has entered into the first corporate agreement to buy electricity from a U.S. power plant using carbon capture and storage in a deal to help fuel its data

Google backs US gas power plant with carbon capture for Midwest data centers
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health

1 in 3 US nonprofits that serve communities lost government funding in early 2025

Federal funding cuts are destabilizing many food pantries, homeless shelters, mental health clinics and other nonprofits, threatening the services they provide.

1 in 3 US nonprofits that serve communities lost government funding in early 2025
Business|Environment|World

Philippine victims of 2021 typhoon seek compensation from Shell

Philippine victims of a 2021 typhoon are seeking compensation from energy giant Shell for damage that they say was intensified by climate change worsened by the oil and gas company's carbon emissions

Philippine victims of 2021 typhoon seek compensation from Shell
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Battery recycling firm Redwood raises $350 million from Eclipse Ventures, Nvidia

Battery recycling firm Redwood Materials said on Thursday it has closed a $350 million funding round led by venture capital firm Eclipse Ventures, with participation from new investors

Battery recycling firm Redwood raises $350 million from Eclipse Ventures, Nvidia
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Spot crude premiums jump as US sanctions on Russian producers drive China, India demand

Spot premiums in crude markets jumped on Thursday on expectations that U.S. sanctions on top Russian producers will spur China and India's demand for

Spot crude premiums jump as US sanctions on Russian producers drive China, India demand
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CenterPoint beats profit estimates on industrial power demand, regulatory recovery

U.S. utility CenterPoint Energy on Thursday posted a higher-than-expected third-quarter profit, driven by regulatory recovery and rising industrial demand, including new AI data center

CenterPoint beats profit estimates on industrial power demand, regulatory recovery
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China trade spat threatens Wisconsin's 'Napa Valley' of ginseng 

The cool woodlands of central Wisconsin boast soils packed with Ice Age mineral deposits that make the area perfect for the cultivation of ginseng, a

China trade spat threatens Wisconsin's 'Napa Valley' of ginseng 
Arts|Environment|Science|Travel|World

Japan's Mount Fuji sees snow for first time this winter, 21 days later than usual

The peak of Japan's Mount Fuji was capped with snow for the first time this winter on Thursday, reaching the milestone 21 days later than the average since records

Japan's Mount Fuji sees snow for first time this winter, 21 days later than usual
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Tesla gambles that introducing new models no longer matters

Tesla’s groundbreaking 2017 Model 3 electric sedan, followed by a taller Model Y variant, ushered in the era of mass-market electric cars, made Tesla the world’s most

Tesla gambles that introducing new models no longer matters
Environment|Health|Science

Coal plants emitted more pollution during the last government shutdown, while regulators were furloughed

As soon as the 2018-2019 shutdown began, coal-fired power plants started emitting more particulate matter pollution. And when the inspections resumed, the levels dropped back to normal.

Coal plants emitted more pollution during the last government shutdown, while regulators were furloughed
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Greek divers haul up ghost nets destroying marine life

Divers off the coast of Sapientza Island in southern Greece have launched a determined effort to remove "ghost nets" — abandoned fishing gear that silently

Greek divers haul up ghost nets destroying marine life
Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Political

Many Native Americans object to White Settlement Road name change

Many Native Americans object to White Settlement Road name change

Many Native Americans object to White Settlement Road name change
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Rabid coyote attacks man in Saddle River, N.J., latest in recent spate of attacks

Rabid coyote attacks man in Saddle River, N.J., latest in recent spate of attacks

Rabid coyote attacks man in Saddle River, N.J., latest in recent spate of attacks
Crime|Environment|Health|Travel|US

Family escapes boat fire, spends 2 nights on island before rescue

Family escapes boat fire, spends 2 nights on island before rescue

Family escapes boat fire, spends 2 nights on island before rescue
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

What Americans think about the environmental impact of AI, according to a new poll

A new poll finds that as the United States rapidly builds massive data centers for the development of artificial intelligence, many Americans are concerned about the environmental impact

What Americans think about the environmental impact of AI, according to a new poll
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East Timor's ASEAN membership a win for Asia's youngest nation

Asia's youngest nation East Timor is set to achieve a decades-long dream when it becomes the 11th member of ASEAN this weekend, which analysts say is a win

East Timor's ASEAN membership a win for Asia's youngest nation
Business|Environment|Technology

Tesla recalls over 63,000 Cybertrucks over lighting defect, issues software fix

Tesla said on Thursday it is recalling 63,619 Cybertrucks over software that makes the front parking lights too bright, potentially impairing oncoming drivers' vision.

Tesla recalls over 63,000 Cybertrucks over lighting defect, issues software fix
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Antofagasta sees annual copper output at lower end of guidance

Chilean miner Antofagasta reported on Thursday a modest 1% rise in third-quarter copper production, and said it expects annual output at the lower end of its forecast range of

Antofagasta sees annual copper output at lower end of guidance
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Fear grips Indonesian palm oil industry as military seizes plantations 

Indonesian soldiers in fatigues marched onto a private palm oil plantation on Borneo island in late June and posted a signboard

Fear grips Indonesian palm oil industry as military seizes plantations 
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Sudan's capital is targeted by paramilitary drone attack for third day

A Sudanese paramilitary force has targeted the capital and main airport with drones

Sudan's capital is targeted by paramilitary drone attack for third day
Economy|Environment|World

European Union agrees on new sanctions against Russia targeting its shadow oil fleet and LNG imports

The European Union has agreed on a new raft of sanctions against Russia targeting its shadow fleet of oil tankers and banning imports of its liquefied natural gas

European Union agrees on new sanctions against Russia targeting its shadow oil fleet and LNG imports
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|World

American e-waste is causing a 'hidden tsunami' in Southeast Asia, report says

A report by an environmental group says millions of tons of discarded U.S. electronics are being shipped overseas each month

American e-waste is causing a 'hidden tsunami' in Southeast Asia, report says
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Woodside enlists Williams as investor for Louisiana LNG as construction ramps up 

Australia's Woodside Energy has enlisted U.S.-based Williams as an investor and pipeline operator of its Louisiana liquefied natural gas plant

Woodside enlists Williams as investor for Louisiana LNG as construction ramps up 
Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

China and US 'just flexing muscles' over critical metals, BHP chair says

The U.S. and China are battling to project power as they compete to secure critical minerals supply, the new chair of BHP said on Thursday, downplaying any

China and US 'just flexing muscles' over critical metals, BHP chair says
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Tropical Storm Melissa dumps heavy rain on Haiti and the Dominican Republic

Tropical Storm Melissa is dumping heavy rain on parts of Haiti and the Dominican Republic

Tropical Storm Melissa dumps heavy rain on Haiti and the Dominican Republic
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Trump plows past concerns over East Wing demolition — and envisions an even bigger ballroom than initially planned

Trump plows past concerns over East Wing demolition — and envisions an even bigger ballroom than initially planned

Trump plows past concerns over East Wing demolition — and envisions an even bigger ballroom than initially planned
Asia|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Europe|MidEast|Science|Technology|World

The Latest: North Carolina lawmakers approve map adding a GOP House seat

North Carolina lawmakers have given final approval to a new U.S. House map backed by President Donald Trump

The Latest: North Carolina lawmakers approve map adding a GOP House seat
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Fortescue's Q1 iron-ore shipments rise, maintains fiscal 2026 outlook

Australia's Fortescue posted a 4.2% rise in first-quarter iron-ore shipments on Thursday as the firm logged a record for first-quarter production on the back of higher hematite shipments. 

Fortescue's Q1 iron-ore shipments rise, maintains fiscal 2026 outlook
Business|Economy|Environment|Political

Canada plans to shrink US reliance, cut spending in upcoming budget

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday said his government's first budget will reduce economic and security reliance on the United States and cut

Canada plans to shrink US reliance, cut spending in upcoming budget
Arts|Education|Environment|World

Vatican will return dozens of artifacts to Indigenous groups in Canada as gesture of reconciliation

The Vatican is expected to soon announce that it will return a few dozen artifacts sought by Indigenous communities in Canada

Vatican will return dozens of artifacts to Indigenous groups in Canada as gesture of reconciliation
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance

Automakers urge Trump not to impose tariffs on factory robots, machinery

A group representing nearly all major automakers on Wednesday urged the administration of President Donald Trump not to impose tariffs on factory robots and

Automakers urge Trump not to impose tariffs on factory robots, machinery
Business|Crime|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Russian drones attack Kyiv for second night, officials say

Russian drones attacked the Ukrainian capital for the second night, injuring four people, officials said early on Thursday.

Russian drones attack Kyiv for second night, officials say
Education|Environment|Political|US|World

University of Virginia strikes deal with White House on DEI

President Donald Trump's administration said on Wednesday it struck a deal with the University of Virginia that required the school to adopt its legal view on

University of Virginia strikes deal with White House on DEI
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Taiwan plans deeper military ties with US to bolster security

Taiwan's defence ministry said on Wednesday it intends to deepen collaboration with the United States, including reciprocal visits and observation of military exercises, to help

Taiwan plans deeper military ties with US to bolster security
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Tesla’s best quarter of year isn’t enough to impress investors. Because they know it won’t last

Tesla’s best quarter of year isn’t enough to impress investors. Because they know it won’t last

Tesla’s best quarter of year isn’t enough to impress investors. Because they know it won’t last
Crime|Education|Environment

Plan to sell golf course built on slaves' graves sparks outrage in Florida's capital city

A proposal to sell a city-owned golf course built on top of the burial grounds for enslaved people is sparking public outcry in Tallahassee

Plan to sell golf course built on slaves' graves sparks outrage in Florida's capital city
Business|Crime|Environment|Science|Technology|US

Brother says truck driver "could have been killed" after collapse of historic bridge

Brother says truck driver "could have been killed" after collapse of historic bridge

Brother says truck driver "could have been killed" after collapse of historic bridge
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|US

Kinder Morgan posts higher third-quarter profit on stronger natural gas demand

U.S. pipeline operator Kinder Morgan posted a rise in third-quarter profit on Wednesday, helped by higher volumes of natural gas transported through its pipelines. The U.S.

Kinder Morgan posts higher third-quarter profit on stronger natural gas demand
Business|Crime|Environment|Technology

First officer twice tried to stop botched landing before plane skidded off the end of the runway, NTSB says

First officer twice tried to stop botched landing before plane skidded off the end of the runway, NTSB says

First officer twice tried to stop botched landing before plane skidded off the end of the runway, NTSB says
Crime|Economy|Environment|Political|Travel|World

Gettysburg suffers damage as advocates ask public to be vigilant during shutdown

Gettysburg suffers damage as advocates ask public to be vigilant during shutdown

Gettysburg suffers damage as advocates ask public to be vigilant during shutdown
Business|Environment|Technology

Uber rebrands ‘Green’ as ‘Electric’, offers US drivers $4,000 to switch to EVs

Uber Technologies said on Wednesday it is rebranding its “Uber Green” service as “Uber Electric” and launching a $4,000 grant program for drivers, as part of the ride-hailing giant's push

Uber rebrands ‘Green’ as ‘Electric’, offers US drivers $4,000 to switch to EVs
Economy|Environment|Science|Travel|World

Melissa is now forecast to become a major hurricane as it trends toward a concerning track

Melissa is now forecast to become a major hurricane as it trends toward a concerning track

Melissa is now forecast to become a major hurricane as it trends toward a concerning track
Environment|Health|Science|World

World Food Prize winners call for doubling of aid to combat hunger

International food aid must double to meet the needs of about 2 billion people worldwide who struggle to get enough to eat, winners of an annual prize

World Food Prize winners call for doubling of aid to combat hunger
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology|World

Airbus sees world freighter fleet growing 45% by 2044

Airbus said on Wednesday the worldwide fleet of dedicated freighter aircraft by all makers should rise to 3,420 in the next 20 years, or a 45% increase, helped by long-term trade

Airbus sees world freighter fleet growing 45% by 2044
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

US to announce recipients of plutonium for reactors by year-end

The U.S.

US to announce recipients of plutonium for reactors by year-end
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Handler charged in death of Maine comfort dog Baxter resigns from his state job

Handler charged in death of Maine comfort dog Baxter resigns from his state job

Handler charged in death of Maine comfort dog Baxter resigns from his state job
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Polk County leader hopeful for partnership with Linn, Johnson County for water quality funding

Polk County leader hopeful for partnership with Linn, Johnson County for water quality funding

Polk County leader hopeful for partnership with Linn, Johnson County for water quality funding
Environment|Health|Science

First lakewide algae bloom confirmed on Wisconsin’s deepest inland lake

First lakewide algae bloom confirmed on Wisconsin’s deepest inland lake

First lakewide algae bloom confirmed on Wisconsin’s deepest inland lake
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Science|Technology

Foundations want to curb AI developers' influence with $500 million aimed at centering human needs

Ten philanthropic foundations are committing $500 million across the next five years to place human interests at the forefront of artificial intelligence's rapid integration into daily life

Foundations want to curb AI developers' influence with $500 million aimed at centering human needs
Business|Economy|Environment|Political

USDA is reopening some 2,100 offices to help farmers access $3B in aid despite the ongoing shutdown

The Agriculture Department will reopen about 2,100 county offices all across the country Thursday despite the ongoing government shutdown to help farmers and ranchers get access to $3 billion of aid from existing programs

USDA is reopening some 2,100 offices to help farmers access $3B in aid despite the ongoing shutdown
Economy|Education|Environment|World

Shutdown firings could hinder economic development in Trump's tax law

President Donald Trump's mass firings of federal workers during the second-longest government shutdown in U.S. history could hamper implementation

Shutdown firings could hinder economic development in Trump's tax law
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Researchers in US and Japan offer insight into ghostly neutrinos

Neutrinos are tiny particles that can pass through everything, rarely interacting with matter.

Researchers in US and Japan offer insight into ghostly neutrinos
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

US upstream oil and gas dealmaking slumps for third straight quarter amid low prices

Dealmaking in the U.S. upstream oil and gas sector slumped nearly 30% during the third quarter as persistently low oil prices kept buyers on the sidelines,

US upstream oil and gas dealmaking slumps for third straight quarter amid low prices
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Rail conductor who was struck by a train and killed is identified as a Montana man

Authorities have identified a BNSF Railway conductor fatally struck by a passing train as a 52-year-old Montana man

Rail conductor who was struck by a train and killed is identified as a Montana man
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EU to list two Chinese oil refineries, one trader in new Russia sanctions

The European Union's 19th package of sanctions against Russia will list four companies involved in China's oil industry that circumvent Western restrictions, EU

EU to list two Chinese oil refineries, one trader in new Russia sanctions
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

UK data centre spend to soar to £10 billion a year - Barbour ABI

Spending on new UK data centres is set to rise to 10 billion pounds a year by 2029, a more than five-fold increase from 2024, analysis by construction data firm Barbour ABI has found

UK data centre spend to soar to £10 billion a year - Barbour ABI
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trade with Africa not a game of Minecraft, says Nigerian minister

Rich countries should not approach trade with

Trade with Africa not a game of Minecraft, says Nigerian minister
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World

Trump ‘retired’ a database tracking the most expensive weather disasters. Now it’s back — and finding over $100B in losses

Trump ‘retired’ a database tracking the most expensive weather disasters. Now it’s back — and finding over $100B in losses

Trump ‘retired’ a database tracking the most expensive weather disasters. Now it’s back — and finding over $100B in losses
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Health|Science|Stock Markets|World

Gold prices have tumbled from recent records. What's behind the losses?

Less than a day after gold soared to another record high, prices for the precious metal plunged — marking the biggest sell-off in years

Gold prices have tumbled from recent records. What's behind the losses?
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

US chemical firms set for another weak quarter on China-led supply glut, tariffs

U.S. chemical companies are likely to post another quarter of subdued earnings as tariffs, weak industrial demand and Chinese overcapacity squeeze margins and sentiment

US chemical firms set for another weak quarter on China-led supply glut, tariffs
Economy|Environment|Europe|World

EU leaders want option to weaken new climate target in future, draft shows

European Union leaders want a revision clause in the bloc's new climate change target, potentially allowing them to weaken it in future, draft conclusions for a

EU leaders want option to weaken new climate target in future, draft shows
Environment|Health|Science|World

After festival of lights, New Delhi plunged into toxic darkness and world’s most polluted air

After festival of lights, New Delhi plunged into toxic darkness and world’s most polluted air

After festival of lights, New Delhi plunged into toxic darkness and world’s most polluted air
Business|Environment|Science|World

UN chief urges countries to implement weather disaster warning systems

U.N.

UN chief urges countries to implement weather disaster warning systems
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Astronomers discover previously unknown quasi-moon near Earth

Astronomers discover previously unknown quasi-moon near Earth

Astronomers discover previously unknown quasi-moon near Earth
Arts|Education|Environment

The disgraceful history of erasing Black cemeteries in the United States

From grave robbing to road construction, a cemetery in Richmond, Va., reveals the long pattern of Black Americans burying their dead in spaces that received few protections.

The disgraceful history of erasing Black cemeteries in the United States
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Super-warming methane gas is being tackled too slowly, UN says ahead of COP30

Almost 90% of satellite-detected methane leaks flagged to governments and oil and gas companies are not being acknowledged, the UN said Wednesday ahead of the

Super-warming methane gas is being tackled too slowly, UN says ahead of COP30
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World

China and Russia repeatedly tried to defund UN human rights work, report says

A small group of countries led by China and Russia has repeatedly tried to block funding for human rights-related work at the United Nations over a five-year period,

China and Russia repeatedly tried to defund UN human rights work, report says
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Office of Space Commerce faces an uncertain future amid budget cuts and new oversight

While a recent executive order directed the Department of Commerce to elevate this office, budgetary actions threaten it.

Office of Space Commerce faces an uncertain future amid budget cuts and new oversight
Environment|Science|Technology

AI can help the environment, even though it uses tremendous energy. Here are 5 ways how

Artificial intelligence has caused concern for its tremendous consumption of water and power

AI can help the environment, even though it uses tremendous energy. Here are 5 ways how
Business|Education|Environment|World

Task force aims to move those displaced by ex-typhoon in Alaska from shelters to hotels, rentals

Officials have identified more than 1,000 available hotel rooms plus additional rental options in Alaska’s largest city for people displaced to Anchorage after the remnants of a typhoon ravaged their villages

Task force aims to move those displaced by ex-typhoon in Alaska from shelters to hotels, rentals
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

New Mexico villages face flooded homes, poisoned wells years after wildfire

Three muddy torrents rage through Victoria Lovato's northern New Mexico ranch when it rains hard, born of the state's biggest ever wildfire that burned

New Mexico villages face flooded homes, poisoned wells years after wildfire
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Teck beats profit forecast on higher metals prices, Anglo merger on track

Teck Resources beat third-quarter profit estimates on Wednesday, lifted by higher copper and zinc prices, even as production at its Quebrada Blanca copper mine in Chile remained constrained

Teck beats profit forecast on higher metals prices, Anglo merger on track
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Nearly a year after truce, women in south Lebanon say war never ended

Nearly a year after a truce was meant to bring calm to Lebanon's border with Israel, tens of thousands of people have not yet returned to

Nearly a year after truce, women in south Lebanon say war never ended
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

US shipbuilders, ports take knock-on hit from Trump assault on offshore wind

U.S. shipbuilders and port operators are getting hit in the fallout from President Donald Trump’s campaign to wipe out the offshore wind industry, suffering hundreds of

US shipbuilders, ports take knock-on hit from Trump assault on offshore wind
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel

United flight’s cockpit window may have been struck by weather balloon, company says

United flight’s cockpit window may have been struck by weather balloon, company says

United flight’s cockpit window may have been struck by weather balloon, company says
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Rio Tinto weighs asset-for-equity swap with Chinalco to end governance gridlock, sources say

Rio Tinto is exploring a potential asset-for-equity swap with Chinalco that would trim the Chinese investor's 11% stake, freeing

Rio Tinto weighs asset-for-equity swap with Chinalco to end governance gridlock, sources say
Australia|Environment|Science|World

Fierce winds stoke fires, bring extreme heat to Australia and New Zealand

Wild, hot winds swept across Australia and New Zealand on Wednesday, fuelling wildfires and sending spring temperatures soaring, breaking October heat records in parts of

Fierce winds stoke fires, bring extreme heat to Australia and New Zealand
Environment

Tropical Storm Melissa brings heavy rain and a flood risk to Haiti, Dominican Republic and Jamaica

Tropical Storm Melissa has begun dumping rain on Hispaniola as forecasters warned of a flood risk in parts of the Caribbean region this week

Tropical Storm Melissa brings heavy rain and a flood risk to Haiti, Dominican Republic and Jamaica
Entertainment|Environment|Science|Travel|US

An elephant family smashed pumpkins at the Oregon Zoo. But this baby just wanted to play ball

During an annual fall event where giant elephants smash massive pumpkins, a baby elephant was too small to crush the largest gourds, which weigh around 1,000 pounds

An elephant family smashed pumpkins at the Oregon Zoo. But this baby just wanted to play ball
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Vale sees 2025 iron ore output at top range after strongest quarter since 2018

Brazilian miner Vale reported on Tuesday its highest quarterly iron ore production since 2018, and said it is on track to reach

Vale sees 2025 iron ore output at top range after strongest quarter since 2018
Environment|Science|World

Tropical Storm Melissa is expected to become a hurricane. Its track is unclear, but it’s bringing a dangerous threat

Tropical Storm Melissa is expected to become a hurricane. Its track is unclear, but it’s bringing a dangerous threat

Tropical Storm Melissa is expected to become a hurricane. Its track is unclear, but it’s bringing a dangerous threat
Crime|Environment|Sports|Travel|World

Prosecutors retreat after convicting a record-setting Grand Teton mountain runner in trail dispute

Prosecutors are backing off after getting a misdemeanor conviction against a record-setting mountain runner in a national park

Prosecutors retreat after convicting a record-setting Grand Teton mountain runner in trail dispute
Education|Environment|Science

Giant ground sloths’ fossilized teeth reveal their unique roles in the prehistoric ecosystem

Researchers often rely on fossil teeth for clues about what extinct animals ate. Giant ground sloths’ teeth have been tricky to analyze, though – until now.

Giant ground sloths’ fossilized teeth reveal their unique roles in the prehistoric ecosystem
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

GE Vernova to fully own Prolec JV for $5.28 billion in grid supply push

GE Vernova said on Tuesday it would pay $5.28 billion to buy the 50% stake it does not already own in transformer-maker Prolec GE as the artificial intelligence boom fuels grid equipment

GE Vernova to fully own Prolec JV for $5.28 billion in grid supply push
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Stellantis factory halted after aluminum plant fire, Bloomberg News reports

A Stellantis plant in Michigan will remain shut down for several weeks due to a shortage of key components, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday.

Stellantis factory halted after aluminum plant fire, Bloomberg News reports
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel

A United Airlines emergency landing likely caused by collision with a weather balloon

A recent United Airlines emergency landing appears to have been the result of a collision with a weather balloon over Utah

A United Airlines emergency landing likely caused by collision with a weather balloon
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Swarms of Russian drones plunge parts of Ukraine into darkness, as Zelensky turns to Europe again

Swarms of Russian drones plunge parts of Ukraine into darkness, as Zelensky turns to Europe again

Swarms of Russian drones plunge parts of Ukraine into darkness, as Zelensky turns to Europe again
Business|Economy|Environment|Political

US seeks 1 million barrels of oil for Strategic Petroleum Reserve

The U.S.

US seeks 1 million barrels of oil for Strategic Petroleum Reserve
Business|Environment|Technology

UPS to add air conditioning to 5,000 delivery trucks in hottest US delivery zones

United Parcel Service will retrofit 5,000 of its boxy, brown trucks with air conditioning in delivery areas with the hottest weather, according to the company

UPS to add air conditioning to 5,000 delivery trucks in hottest US delivery zones
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Emails: State employee reached out to China's wealthiest man to gauge interest in Nashua property

Emails: State employee reached out to China's wealthiest man to gauge interest in Nashua property

Emails: State employee reached out to China's wealthiest man to gauge interest in Nashua property
Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|Political

City set to vote on homeless encampments ordinance

City set to vote on homeless encampments ordinance

City set to vote on homeless encampments ordinance
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel

Surfboard pirating sea otter in Santa Cruz prompts 'aggressive sea otter' signs

Surfboard pirating sea otter in Santa Cruz prompts 'aggressive sea otter' signs

Surfboard pirating sea otter in Santa Cruz prompts 'aggressive sea otter' signs
Business|Economy|Environment|Travel

As tourists continue to visit national parks and DC, advocates and local businesses warn about long-term impact of shutdown

As tourists continue to visit national parks and DC, advocates and local businesses warn about long-term impact of shutdown

As tourists continue to visit national parks and DC, advocates and local businesses warn about long-term impact of shutdown
Environment|Health|Science|World

Iceland just found its first mosquitoes

Iceland just found its first mosquitoes

Iceland just found its first mosquitoes
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

General strike, protests paralyse Tunisia's Gabes over pollution crisis

A general strike and tens of thousands of protesters brought the southern Tunisian city of Gabes to a standstill on Tuesday to back demands for the closure of a state

General strike, protests paralyse Tunisia's Gabes over pollution crisis
Environment|Health|Science|World

EU considers classifying ethanol in biocidal products as dangerous substance, FT reports

The European Union is considering classifying ethanol used in biocidal products such as hand sanitizers as a dangerous substance over increasing risks of cancer, the Financial Times

EU considers classifying ethanol in biocidal products as dangerous substance, FT reports
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology

JPMorgan seeks to attract staff with $3 billion skyscraper in New York

JPMorgan Chase officially opened its new 60-story, $3 billion headquarters in Midtown Manhattan on Tuesday as the bank hopes its modern amenities will help recruit

JPMorgan seeks to attract staff with $3 billion skyscraper in New York
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Fluor shares gain on report of Starboard acquiring stake, urging NuScale holding review

Shares of Fluor Corp rose 2% on Tuesday after a Reuters report that activist investor Starboard Value took a nearly 5% stake aiming to unlock value

Fluor shares gain on report of Starboard acquiring stake, urging NuScale holding review
Environment|Science|Sports|World

Invasive Mute Swan added to list of non-game birds that can be taken in California

Invasive Mute Swan added to list of non-game birds that can be taken in California

Invasive Mute Swan added to list of non-game birds that can be taken in California
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political

'We want to take a different look': Task force convenes to determine future of Sisson Street dump

'We want to take a different look': Task force convenes to determine future of Sisson Street dump

'We want to take a different look': Task force convenes to determine future of Sisson Street dump
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

US-Australia rare earths deal is a start but won't shake China dominance any time soon

Donald Trump's backing of Australia's critical minerals will bring much-needed financial support to the industry, but experts say the U.S. president will have to

US-Australia rare earths deal is a start but won't shake China dominance any time soon
Business|Economy|Environment|Stock Markets|Technology

Halliburton upbeat on international demand; cost cuts to save $400 million annually

Halliburton said on Tuesday it expected international oilfield revenue to rise in the fourth quarter as overall drilling activity remained steady, while projecting $400

Halliburton upbeat on international demand; cost cuts to save $400 million annually
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Weather balloon may be responsible for mid-air United flight cracked windshield

The chair of the National Transportation Safety Board said on Tuesday that a weather balloon may be responsible for cracking the windshield of a United

Weather balloon may be responsible for mid-air United flight cracked windshield
Business|Economy|Environment|World

EU eases deforestation law for smallholders but keeps 2025 start

The European Commission proposed a further softening of the EU anti-deforestation law on Tuesday, relieving the reporting burden for many smallholders and

EU eases deforestation law for smallholders but keeps 2025 start
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Nutrien to shut down Trinidad nitrogen operations

World's top potash producer Nutrien said on Tuesday it has started a controlled shutdown of its Trinidad nitrogen operations at the Point Lisas facility, effective October 23.

Nutrien to shut down Trinidad nitrogen operations
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

UN chief names Belgium's ex-PM De Croo as head of development agency

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has named Belgium's former Prime Minister Alexander De Croo to head the U.N.

UN chief names Belgium's ex-PM De Croo as head of development agency
Environment|Europe|World

Russian bombardment plunges hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians into blackout

Russian attacks killed four people and left hundreds of thousands without power and many without water in Ukraine's Chernihiv region on Tuesday,

Russian bombardment plunges hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians into blackout
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Why are elements like radium dangerous? A chemist explains radioactivity and its health effects

Unstable atoms emit fast-moving particles that can damage cells in the human body. Some atoms are far more unstable than others.

Why are elements like radium dangerous? A chemist explains radioactivity and its health effects
Crime|Entertainment|Environment

Flames engulf home's garage, video shows

Flames engulf home's garage, video shows

Flames engulf home's garage, video shows
Business|Economy|Environment|World

India's infrastructure output growth slows to three-month low in September

India's infrastructure output grew at its slowest pace in three months in September, weighed by a decline in coal, natural gas and refinery products.

India's infrastructure output growth slows to three-month low in September
Environment|Health|Science

Does the full moon make us sleepless? A neurologist explains the science behind sleep, mood and lunar myths

Folklore suggests that a full moon has a strong effect on sleep. But the reality is more complex, and lifestyle habits like screen use before bedtime are likely to have a larger effect.

Does the full moon make us sleepless? A neurologist explains the science behind sleep, mood and lunar myths
Environment|Health|Science

One of the world's rarest whales that makes the Atlantic its home grows in population

Scientists have reported an encouraging trend in the population growth of the North Atlantic right whale

One of the world's rarest whales that makes the Atlantic its home grows in population
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Hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi elected Japan’s first female leader

Hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi elected Japan’s first female leader

Hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi elected Japan’s first female leader
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When coal smoke choked St. Louis, residents fought back − but it took time and money

The situation had to get pretty bad before people really forced the government to act. But the effort was ultimately successful.

When coal smoke choked St. Louis, residents fought back − but it took time and money
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Trump’s words aren’t stopping China, Brazil and many other countries from setting higher climate goals, but progress is slow

A review of countries’ new climate pledges shows who is leading efforts to protect the climate their economies were built on and who is sliding.

Trump’s words aren’t stopping China, Brazil and many other countries from setting higher climate goals, but progress is slow
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API reverses course on E15 gasoline bill, calls for regulatory fixes

The American Petroleum Institute said on Tuesday it opposes legislation to expand year-round sales of E15 gasoline, a reversal that underscores deepening tensions between

API reverses course on E15 gasoline bill, calls for regulatory fixes
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Growth at a cost: Tesla's cheaper EVs might revive sales but squeeze profit

The profitability of Tesla's so-called affordable new cars will be in focus when the electric vehicle maker reports quarterly results on

Growth at a cost: Tesla's cheaper EVs might revive sales but squeeze profit
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Goldman Sachs flags risk of disruption in supply of rare earths, key minerals

Goldman Sachs flagged mounting risks to global supply chains of rare earths and other critical minerals, emphasising China's dominance in mining and refining, and outlining

Goldman Sachs flags risk of disruption in supply of rare earths, key minerals
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Food flows into Gaza still far below targets, World Food Programme says

The U.N.

Food flows into Gaza still far below targets, World Food Programme says
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Concerned carmakers race to beat China's rare earths deadline

Global automakers are scouring the globe for crucial rare earths ahead of looming Chinese export controls, with executives worried they could

Concerned carmakers race to beat China's rare earths deadline
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Fall in China's exports of rare earth magnets stokes supply chain fears

China's exports of rare earth magnets fell in September, reigniting fears that the world's top supplier could wield its dominance over a component key for U.S. defence

Fall in China's exports of rare earth magnets stokes supply chain fears
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Beijing, Rio and Pittsburgh: Why these are ‘best of the world’ for 2026

Beijing, Rio and Pittsburgh: Why these are ‘best of the world’ for 2026

Beijing, Rio and Pittsburgh: Why these are ‘best of the world’ for 2026
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Many Colorado homeowners are underinsured − here’s what to do before the next fire

Paying attention to the sticker price doesn’t always result in the best insurance coverage.

Many Colorado homeowners are underinsured − here’s what to do before the next fire
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Man killed by tree branch, pedestrian blown into road as storm buffets Wellington, New Zealand

A man was struck and killed by a tree branch in Wellington, New Zealand, as dangerous winds and heavy rain buffeted parts of the country

Man killed by tree branch, pedestrian blown into road as storm buffets Wellington, New Zealand
Economy|Education|Environment|Food|Health|Lifestyle

The food you toss costs you plenty and emits tons of pollution. We've got tips on how to cut down

Wasted food is a financial and environmental bummer

The food you toss costs you plenty and emits tons of pollution. We've got tips on how to cut down
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General Motors lifts forecast as tariff outlook improves, shares surge 8%

General Motors lifted its financial outlook for the year and slightly lowered its expected hit from tariffs, as the automaker awaits expected relief on

General Motors lifts forecast as tariff outlook improves, shares surge 8%
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Thick, hazardous smog blankets New Delhi after Diwali fireworks

Thick smog is blanketing New Delhi after Diwali celebrations with fireworks sent air pollution levels soaring

Thick, hazardous smog blankets New Delhi after Diwali fireworks
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Cable that broke in Lisbon rail crash was uncertified, report shows

The cable that snapped and caused a Lisbon funicular railcar to hurtle down a hill in September, killing 16 people, was not certified for use in passenger

Cable that broke in Lisbon rail crash was uncertified, report shows
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Japan warns Vietnam of job losses as Hanoi motorbike ban hits Honda

The Japanese government and some of the nation's top manufacturers have warned Vietnam that a planned ban on petrol-

Japan warns Vietnam of job losses as Hanoi motorbike ban hits Honda
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Proxy firm Glass Lewis joins ISS in urging vote against Musk's $1 trillion pay package

Proxy firm Glass Lewis has recommended that Tesla shareholders vote against the proposed $1 trillion pay package for CEO Elon Musk, days after ISS also urged investors to reject what might

Proxy firm Glass Lewis joins ISS in urging vote against Musk's $1 trillion pay package
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Brazil's Petrobras gets green light to drill near mouth of Amazon river

Brazil's environmental agency Ibama greenlit state-run oil company Petrobras to conduct exploratory research by drilling wells in

Brazil's Petrobras gets green light to drill near mouth of Amazon river
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Key Alaska LNG pipeline study will be completed this year, US Interior Secretary Burgum says

The backers of a proposed 800-mile (1,287 km) gas pipeline in Alaska championed by U.S.

Key Alaska LNG pipeline study will be completed this year, US Interior Secretary Burgum says
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Maersk tests Brazilian ethanol mix to make cleaner maritime fuel

Danish shipping company Maersk is testing a blend of Brazilian ethanol with methanol and marine diesel - known as "bunker" - for its vessel engines as part of

Maersk tests Brazilian ethanol mix to make cleaner maritime fuel
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Phillips 66, Kinder Morgan eye new pipeline to bolster US West Coast fuel supply

Phillips 66 and Kinder Morgan on Monday began soliciting shipper commitments for a proposed pipeline system that will move fuel from the Texas refining hub to

Phillips 66, Kinder Morgan eye new pipeline to bolster US West Coast fuel supply
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BHP bets on iron ore resilience despite China slowdown; Q1 output misses

BHP Group on Tuesday struck an upbeat note on global iron ore demand even as it warned of cooling growth in China, while first-quarter output for the steelmaking element slightly missed

BHP bets on iron ore resilience despite China slowdown; Q1 output misses
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Venture Global ready to introduce natural gas into final part of Plaquemines LNG plant, filing shows

Venture Global has asked federal regulators for permission to introduce natural gas by Thursday into the final block of its Plaquemines LNG plant, according to a regulatory filing

Venture Global ready to introduce natural gas into final part of Plaquemines LNG plant, filing shows
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How engine shortages sent almost-new Airbus jets to the scrapyard

At Castellon airport in eastern Spain, workers in hazmat suits wriggle through hatches of a nearly new Airbus jet, stripping

How engine shortages sent almost-new Airbus jets to the scrapyard
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US probes Alphabet unit Waymo robotaxis over school bus safety

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Monday it has opened a preliminary investigation into about 2,000 Waymo self-

US probes Alphabet unit Waymo robotaxis over school bus safety
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Centrist Rodrigo Paz wins Bolivian presidency, ending nearly 20 years of leftist rule

Centrist Rodrigo Paz won Bolivia's presidential runoff on Sunday, defeating conservative rival Jorge "Tuto" Quiroga, as the country's worst

Centrist Rodrigo Paz wins Bolivian presidency, ending nearly 20 years of leftist rule
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Bridge rebuilt after Helene, dedicated in memory of a local man's daughter

Bridge rebuilt after Helene, dedicated in memory of a local man's daughter

Bridge rebuilt after Helene, dedicated in memory of a local man's daughter
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Alcohol lobby takes on WHO in battle over health impacts

The

Alcohol lobby takes on WHO in battle over health impacts
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Woman bitten by coyote in New Jersey, police say

Woman bitten by coyote in New Jersey, police say

Woman bitten by coyote in New Jersey, police say
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How and when to watch the Orionid meteor shower

How and when to watch the Orionid meteor shower

How and when to watch the Orionid meteor shower
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Archer Aviation strikes Korean Air deal for eVTOL air taxis

Archer Aviation on Monday said it signed a partnership with Korean Air to commercialize its electric air taxis in South Korea, with a potential purchase of up to 100 aircraft.

Archer Aviation strikes Korean Air deal for eVTOL air taxis
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Green energy firm DeepGreenX pulls plug on direct listing amid ongoing shutdown

Green energy and technology company DeepGreenX Group withdrew its registration statement for a direct listing in the United States on Monday, as the federal government shutdown hit the 20-

Green energy firm DeepGreenX pulls plug on direct listing amid ongoing shutdown
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Brazil's bar, restaurant sales fall amid beverage poisoning cases, survey finds

Sales in Brazilian bars and restaurants dropped 4.9% in September compared to August amid growing cases of methanol contamination in alcoholic beverages, data

Brazil's bar, restaurant sales fall amid beverage poisoning cases, survey finds
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Investors managing $3 trillion in assets urge countries to stop deforestation

Global investors managing over $3 trillion in assets called on governments on Monday to stop and reverse deforestation and ecosystem degradation by 2030, in a

Investors managing $3 trillion in assets urge countries to stop deforestation
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Scientists think the mysterious glow in our galaxy could be from dark matter. What that means

Scientists think the mysterious glow in our galaxy could be from dark matter. What that means

Scientists think the mysterious glow in our galaxy could be from dark matter. What that means
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Searching for income and despite environmental fears, Venezuela boosts coal output

Venezuela, casting around for income amid U.S. sanctions, recently restarted coal production with a Turkish company and is looking to export more than 10 million tons of the fuel this year,

Searching for income and despite environmental fears, Venezuela boosts coal output
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Ukraine drone attack on Russian gas plant hits Kazakh output, sources say

A Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Orenburg gas plant has forced neighbouring Kazakhstan to reduce production at its Karachaganak oil and gas condensate field by 25% to 30%, two

Ukraine drone attack on Russian gas plant hits Kazakh output, sources say
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EU agrees to gradually end Russian gas imports by January 1, 2028

EU energy ministers on Monday backed a proposal to phase out Russian oil and gas imports

EU agrees to gradually end Russian gas imports by January 1, 2028
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Once an idyll, Tunisian protest hotspot Gabes now an environmental 'nightmare'

Beneath a smog-choked sky, the once-glistening waters of Gabes in southern Tunisia run dark with rust-coloured streaks.

Once an idyll, Tunisian protest hotspot Gabes now an environmental 'nightmare'
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel

Space exploration in the backyard, on a budget – how NASA simulates conditions in space without blasting off

A planetary scientist who has participated in analog missions describes their value for planning space exploration – and learning about extreme environments on Earth.

Space exploration in the backyard, on a budget – how NASA simulates conditions in space without blasting off
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

How AI can improve storm surge forecasts to help save lives

Storm surge is the No. 1 cause of deaths and damage during a hurricane, yet detailed storm surge forecasts are difficult to create. AI could turn that around.

How AI can improve storm surge forecasts to help save lives
Environment|Science|Technology

This 3D-printed, carbon-absorbing bridge is inspired by bones

This 3D-printed, carbon-absorbing bridge is inspired by bones

This 3D-printed, carbon-absorbing bridge is inspired by bones
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Runner wrestles bear in the Japanese woods: ‘In one bite my arm was done’

Runner wrestles bear in the Japanese woods: ‘In one bite my arm was done’

Runner wrestles bear in the Japanese woods: ‘In one bite my arm was done’
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

UN weather agency urges action to close gaps in disaster warning systems

The World Meteorological Organization urged action to close gaps in a global system of surveillance meant to protect people from extreme weather,

UN weather agency urges action to close gaps in disaster warning systems
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China imports no US soybeans in September for first time in seven years

China imported no soybeans from the U.S. in September, the first time since November 2018 that shipments fell to zero, while South American shipments

China imports no US soybeans in September for first time in seven years
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Vietnam targets 10% GDP growth in 2026 despite external pressure

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on Monday the government would target record GDP growth of at least 10% in 2026, saying the Southeast Asian economy had

Vietnam targets 10% GDP growth in 2026 despite external pressure
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UN begins clearing debris in Gaza

The UN has launched large-scale operations to remove debris from Gaza City’s main roads, in an effort to reopen key transportation routes and facilitate access to essential services such as hospitals, schools, and damaged infrastructure following the war.

UN begins clearing debris in Gaza
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New copper demand drivers from US, India as China juggernaut slows

Copper consumption in the United States and India is set to emerge from China's shadow over the next decade as demand growth in the world's largest consumer of the

New copper demand drivers from US, India as China juggernaut slows
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Blue Ridge Mtn. treasure hunt's prize pool hikes over $41k, seeks to aid Helene recovery

Blue Ridge Mtn. treasure hunt's prize pool hikes over $41k, seeks to aid Helene recovery

Blue Ridge Mtn. treasure hunt's prize pool hikes over $41k, seeks to aid Helene recovery
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Colorado School of Mines shows off 1,579 pound pumpkin grown by student

Colorado School of Mines shows off 1,579 pound pumpkin grown by student

Colorado School of Mines shows off 1,579 pound pumpkin grown by student
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EU seeks maritime declaration to inspect Russia's 'shadow fleet'

The European Union's diplomatic arm, the EEAS, is urging member states to back a maritime declaration that would allow EU nations working with flag states to arrange inspections on

EU seeks maritime declaration to inspect Russia's 'shadow fleet'
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Fire at airport cargo complex disrupts Bangladesh’s garment exports

A massive fire at the import cargo complex of Dhaka airport has caused extensive damage to goods and materials belonging to major garment exporters, with losses and impacts on trade likely

Fire at airport cargo complex disrupts Bangladesh’s garment exports
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Trump’s tariffs are brewing trouble for coffee roasters

Trump’s tariffs are brewing trouble for coffee roasters

Trump’s tariffs are brewing trouble for coffee roasters
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How Western sanctions on Iran have hurt the same middle class that drives reform

How Western sanctions on Iran have hurt the same middle class that drives reform

How Western sanctions on Iran have hurt the same middle class that drives reform
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Looking for a way forward, Democrats zero in on affordability

Democratic candidates Zohran Mamdani of New York City and Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey are separated by a river, but the gulf between them would appear to be larger than

Looking for a way forward, Democrats zero in on affordability
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US-China trade war clouds global economic outlook as 'new normal' emerges

International finance chiefs are returning home with a measure of relief over the surprising resilience of the global economy to

US-China trade war clouds global economic outlook as 'new normal' emerges
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Giant Russian gas plant suspends intake from Kazakhstan after Ukrainian drone strike

The Orenburg gas processing plant, the largest facility of its kind in the world, has been forced to suspend its intake of gas from Kazakhstan after a Ukrainian drone attack,

Giant Russian gas plant suspends intake from Kazakhstan after Ukrainian drone strike
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A mushroom farm in Kenya and fungi-based panels give hope for sustainable building

A large mushroom farm near Nairobi is producing mycelium for building materials that end up as fungi-based panels, which are more sustainable and affordable than traditional bricks

A mushroom farm in Kenya and fungi-based panels give hope for sustainable building
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Plan to fire artillery over a highway during Vance visit irks California's Newsom

A plan to fire live artillery shells over a major Southern California highway as part of a military showcase attended by Vice President JD Vance has drawn strong objections from Gov. Gavin Newsom

Plan to fire artillery over a highway during Vance visit irks California's Newsom
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How a company from the Gilded Age could be the future of US manufacturing

How a company from the Gilded Age could be the future of US manufacturing

How a company from the Gilded Age could be the future of US manufacturing
Asia|Business|Environment|Travel|World

Flights resume at Dhaka airport after fire forced operations to halt

Flights have resumed at Bangladesh's main airport in Dhaka, airport officials said, six hours after a fire in the cargo section delayed flights and

Flights resume at Dhaka airport after fire forced operations to halt
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Shutdown impact: What it means for workers, federal programs and the economy

The federal government shutdown is approaching the second longest on record and there's no end in sight

Shutdown impact: What it means for workers, federal programs and the economy
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Deadly floods in Mexico another sign of need for improved severe weather warnings

Torrential rains in east-central Mexico last week have left at least 76 dead and raised concerns about the government's ability to alert people to severe weather

Deadly floods in Mexico another sign of need for improved severe weather warnings
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New Zealand's Finance Minister eyes stronger regional ties in face of US-China trade war

New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis said regional and bilateral trading relationships will continue to strengthen against the backdrop of the worsening

New Zealand's Finance Minister eyes stronger regional ties in face of US-China trade war
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'Filipino Towns' around the US preserve history and raise community's visibility

Filipinos set foot on the North American continent for the first time over four centuries ago, and Filipino Americans are still on a quest to make a cultural footprint

'Filipino Towns' around the US preserve history and raise community's visibility
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Taylor Swift-worn vintage tee drive raises $2.3 million for Monterey Bay Aquarium

Taylor Swift-worn vintage tee drive raises $2.3 million for Monterey Bay Aquarium

Taylor Swift-worn vintage tee drive raises $2.3 million for Monterey Bay Aquarium
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NC State Fair ride stops due to low voltage, leaving riders dangling 100 feet in the air

NC State Fair ride stops due to low voltage, leaving riders dangling 100 feet in the air

NC State Fair ride stops due to low voltage, leaving riders dangling 100 feet in the air
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Work underway to restore power at Ukrainian nuclear plant as UN announces rare local ‘ceasefire zones’

Work underway to restore power at Ukrainian nuclear plant as UN announces rare local ‘ceasefire zones’

Work underway to restore power at Ukrainian nuclear plant as UN announces rare local ‘ceasefire zones’
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The truth behind your clothing’s ‘made in Guatemala’ label

The truth behind your clothing’s ‘made in Guatemala’ label

The truth behind your clothing’s ‘made in Guatemala’ label
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Repairs begin on Zaporizhzhia power plant lines as local ceasefire zones set

Repair work has started on damaged off-site power lines to Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant following a four-week outage, officials said on Saturday.

Repairs begin on Zaporizhzhia power plant lines as local ceasefire zones set
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EV supply chain data firm Benchmark Mineral trims workforce, sources say

Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, a UK-based pricing and data research firm for energy transition minerals, has cut at least a fifth of its workforce in recent weeks, said three people

EV supply chain data firm Benchmark Mineral trims workforce, sources say
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Trump administration freezes $11 billion more in infrastructure spending in shutdown fight

The Trump administration will freeze a further $11 billion worth of infrastructure projects in Democratic states due to the ongoing government shutdown,

Trump administration freezes $11 billion more in infrastructure spending in shutdown fight
Environment|Science|World

Hand and foot fossils found in Kenya for ancient human relative

Researchers have unearthed near Lake Turkana in northern Kenya fossils of hand and foot bones belonging to an extinct human relative dating to 1.52 million years ago,

Hand and foot fossils found in Kenya for ancient human relative
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California takes action against plastic bag makers over recycling claims

The state of California announced a lawsuit against three major plastic bag producers and reached a settlement with four other manufacturers on Friday after

California takes action against plastic bag makers over recycling claims
Environment|World

Alaska storm damage so bad many evacuees won’t go home for at least 18 months, governor says

Damage to remote Alaska villages hammered by flooding last weekend is so extreme that many of the more than 2,000 people displaced won’t be able to return to their homes for at least 18 months

Alaska storm damage so bad many evacuees won’t go home for at least 18 months, governor says
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A T-shirt worn by Taylor Swift sparks a $2M windfall for sea otters

A Northern California aquarium has raised more than $2 million for sea otter conservation in just two days

A T-shirt worn by Taylor Swift sparks a $2M windfall for sea otters
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|World

The other Alaska airlift: Volunteers save dogs from a flooded Alaska village, 1 tiny plane at a time

A nonprofit in rural Alaska is working to rescue dogs from Kipnuk, a village hit hard by Typhoon Halong

The other Alaska airlift: Volunteers save dogs from a flooded Alaska village, 1 tiny plane at a time
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Erie Canal’s 200th anniversary: How a technological marvel for trade changed the environment forever

The Erie Canal solidified New York’s reputation as the Empire State, but it also opened up an expressway for invasive species to reach the Great Lakes.

Erie Canal’s 200th anniversary: How a technological marvel for trade changed the environment forever
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From bills to berets: Notable moments from NYC's contentious mayoral debate

New York City’s mayoral candidates have duked it out in their first general election debate, with contenders Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa sparring over everything from the Israel-Hamas war to the city’s education system

From bills to berets: Notable moments from NYC's contentious mayoral debate
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Daily struggles persist in Gaza even as ceasefire offers some respite

The Israel-Hamas war ceasefire has provided some respite for Palestinians in Gaza after two years of killings and destruction

Daily struggles persist in Gaza even as ceasefire offers some respite
Environment|Health|World

UN faces roadblocks in delivering aid to famine-hit areas of north Gaza

The U.N. said on Friday aid convoys were struggling to reach famine-hit areas of north Gaza due to war-damaged roads and the continued closure of key routes

UN faces roadblocks in delivering aid to famine-hit areas of north Gaza
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Dozens still missing days after Mexico's mass flood

Five days after historic floods that killed at least 66 people and affected 100,000 homes, Mexico is still scrambling to get help to the

Dozens still missing days after Mexico's mass flood
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New York approves power line for Micron’s $100 billion semiconductor plant

A new underground transmission line was approved by the New York State Public Service Commission linking an existing Clay substation with Micron Technology's proposed semiconductor megafab

New York approves power line for Micron’s $100 billion semiconductor plant
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Oil set for weekly loss as global conflicts ease, signs of glut emerge

Oil prices managed small gains on Friday but were headed for a weekly loss of nearly 3% after the IEA forecast a growing glut and U.S.

Oil set for weekly loss as global conflicts ease, signs of glut emerge
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California mpox cases raise concerns. But health officials say the risk remains low

Investigators suspect that two Californians diagnosed with mpox may be the first U.S. cases resulting from the local spread of a different version of the virus

California mpox cases raise concerns. But health officials say the risk remains low
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FEMA staff sound the alarm on disaster preparedness at rally in front of agency headquarters

Current and former FEMA staff have gathered for a “FEMA Solidarity Rally” outside the agency's headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Friday

FEMA staff sound the alarm on disaster preparedness at rally in front of agency headquarters
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US blocks a global fee on shipping emissions as international meeting ends without new regulations

The U.S. has blocked a global fee on shipping emissions as an international maritime meeting ended Friday without adopting new regulations

US blocks a global fee on shipping emissions as international meeting ends without new regulations
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UN shipping agency delays decision on carbon price under US pressure

By Enes Tunagur and Jonathan Saul LONDON -A majority of countries at the U.N. shipping agency voted on Friday to postpone by a year a decision on a global carbon price on international shipping, after

UN shipping agency delays decision on carbon price under US pressure
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US helps sink world’s first global carbon tax after threatening sanctions against countries supporting it

US helps sink world’s first global carbon tax after threatening sanctions against countries supporting it

US helps sink world’s first global carbon tax after threatening sanctions against countries supporting it
Environment|Science|US|World

Severe thunderstorms with dangerous winds, isolated tornadoes threaten South and Midwest this weekend

Severe thunderstorms with dangerous winds, isolated tornadoes threaten South and Midwest this weekend

Severe thunderstorms with dangerous winds, isolated tornadoes threaten South and Midwest this weekend
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How to watch the Orionid meteor shower, debris of Halley's comet

The Orionid meteor shower peaks this year with the arrival of a new moon, offering a rare chance to see shooting stars without moonlight interference

How to watch the Orionid meteor shower, debris of Halley's comet
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SLB's Le Peuch sees no major rebound in North America activity

SLB does not expect to see a significant pickup in North American drilling activity due to high production costs at some shale basins, its top boss said on Friday, although

SLB's Le Peuch sees no major rebound in North America activity
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Gold prices topped $4,300 this week. What's driving the surge?

As economic uncertainty deepens, the rush for gold continues — with prices for the precious metal topping $4,300 for the first time this week

Gold prices topped $4,300 this week. What's driving the surge?
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Illinois hair salon converts into food pantry as immigration enforcement keeps some at home

Illinois hair salon converts into food pantry as immigration enforcement keeps some at home

Illinois hair salon converts into food pantry as immigration enforcement keeps some at home
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Lawsuit filed against explosives plant company after deadly explosion kills 16

Lawsuit filed against explosives plant company after deadly explosion kills 16

Lawsuit filed against explosives plant company after deadly explosion kills 16
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UNLV students take on a hidden bird killer — here’s what they did

UNLV students take on a hidden bird killer — here’s what they did

UNLV students take on a hidden bird killer — here’s what they did
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|US

Family's burial halted after another casket found in grave at Louisiana cemetery

Family's burial halted after another casket found in grave at Louisiana cemetery

Family's burial halted after another casket found in grave at Louisiana cemetery
Environment|Travel|World

Vatican visit by King Charles to show closening Anglican-Catholic ties

Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla will meet Pope Leo at the Vatican next week in a visit seen as a sign of closening ties between

Vatican visit by King Charles to show closening Anglican-Catholic ties
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

12 rehabilitated bear cubs released into the wild in North Carolina: wildlife commission

12 rehabilitated bear cubs released into the wild in North Carolina: wildlife commission

12 rehabilitated bear cubs released into the wild in North Carolina: wildlife commission
Environment|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Protein powders and shakes contain high amounts of lead, new report says – a pharmacologist explains the data

Most of the products the study tested contained much less lead than the FDA deems unsafe, but some did have a concerning amount.

Protein powders and shakes contain high amounts of lead, new report says – a pharmacologist explains the data
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State attorneys general sue Trump administration for canceled solar program funding

The attorneys general of more than a dozen states on Thursday sued the Trump administration over the termination of $7 billion in funding intended for affordable solar energy projects across the U.S. The coalition argued in the lawsuit that the Environmental Protection Agency’s cancellation of the Solar for All program violated federal law governing federal agencies and constitutional doctrine on separation of powers

State attorneys general sue Trump administration for canceled solar program funding
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Is AI really making electricity bills higher? Here’s what the experts say

Is AI really making electricity bills higher? Here’s what the experts say

Is AI really making electricity bills higher? Here’s what the experts say
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Ford to recall nearly 625,000 US vehicles over camera display, seatbelt issues

Ford is recalling nearly 625,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to seatbelt and rear-view camera display problems, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday.

Ford to recall nearly 625,000 US vehicles over camera display, seatbelt issues
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English winemakers hope for export boost as they toast warmest summer

English winemakers are betting that surging exports can sustain their once novelty product after domestic sales growth slowed,

English winemakers hope for export boost as they toast warmest summer
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As Russia pounds Ukraine's power supply, one nursery battles to provide food and warmth

Ukrainian cook Natalia Meshok leaves home at 2 a.m. for the nursery where she works, using night-time hours when power supply is more or less stable to

As Russia pounds Ukraine's power supply, one nursery battles to provide food and warmth
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Evacuees detail harrowing scenes of flooding in coastal Alaska villages as airlift continues

More evacuees from coastal Alaska villages inundated by high surf last weekend are arriving in Anchorage

Evacuees detail harrowing scenes of flooding in coastal Alaska villages as airlift continues
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BYD makes largest recall of over 115,000 cars due to design, battery issues

Chinese car maker BYD will make its largest recall yet of more than 115,000 Tang series and Yuan Pro vehicles produced between 2015 and 2022 due to design defects and battery-

BYD makes largest recall of over 115,000 cars due to design, battery issues
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'Gen Z' protesters lead global wave of generational discontent

A new wave of protests is unfolding worldwide, driven by young people expressing discontent with their governments

'Gen Z' protesters lead global wave of generational discontent
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Homeland Security says Marine's father who was deported had faced domestic violence, assault charges

The Department of Homeland Security says the father of a Marine arrested by immigration authorities when visiting his pregnant daughter at Camp Pendleton has a criminal record that includes charges of domestic violence and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon

Homeland Security says Marine's father who was deported had faced domestic violence, assault charges
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Russian barrage causes blackouts in Ukraine as Zelenskyy seeks Trump's help

Russia has launched a heavy bombardment on Ukraine's energy facilities, using hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles

Russian barrage causes blackouts in Ukraine as Zelenskyy seeks Trump's help
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Louisiana judge orders review of Gulf Coast liquefied natural gas facility's climate change impacts

A Louisiana judge has tossed out a key permit for a liquefied natural gas facility that won approval from President Donald Trump’s administration

Louisiana judge orders review of Gulf Coast liquefied natural gas facility's climate change impacts
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Arson suspect indicted on 2 more felony counts in deadly Los Angeles Palisades fire

The man arrested on suspicion of deliberately setting the blaze that would spark one of the most destructive wildfires in Los Angeles history was indicted on

Arson suspect indicted on 2 more felony counts in deadly Los Angeles Palisades fire
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US rejects bid to lease coal from public lands in Utah as sales in western states fall flat

U.S. officials have rejected a mining company’s bid for more than 6 million tons of coal beneath a national forest in Utah

US rejects bid to lease coal from public lands in Utah as sales in western states fall flat
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Trump officials back firm in fight over California offshore oil drilling after huge spill

One of California’s worst oil spills occurred off the Santa Barbara coast in 2015, when a corroded pipeline burst

Trump officials back firm in fight over California offshore oil drilling after huge spill
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Student-built planes earn FAA certification in North Idaho

Student-built planes earn FAA certification in North Idaho

Student-built planes earn FAA certification in North Idaho
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Falls of Clyde ship towed from Honolulu Harbor, sunk south of Oahu

Falls of Clyde ship towed from Honolulu Harbor, sunk south of Oahu

Falls of Clyde ship towed from Honolulu Harbor, sunk south of Oahu
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Officials airlift evacuees to safety after the remnants of Typhoon Halong devastate Alaska villages

Officials in Alaska are rushing to find housing for people from tiny coastal villages devastated by the remnants of Typhoon Halong

Officials airlift evacuees to safety after the remnants of Typhoon Halong devastate Alaska villages
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Senate Democrats, holding out for health care, reject government funding bill for 10th time

Senate Democrats are rejecting for the 10th time a stopgap spending bill that would reopen the government

Senate Democrats, holding out for health care, reject government funding bill for 10th time
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US energy prices to spike on Trump's axing of grants, senator says

The Trump administration's plans to cancel nearly $8 billion in Energy Department grants are illegal because contracts had already been signed and will cause

US energy prices to spike on Trump's axing of grants, senator says
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New silverback gorilla "Cecil" debuts at San Francisco Zoo

New silverback gorilla "Cecil" debuts at San Francisco Zoo

New silverback gorilla "Cecil" debuts at San Francisco Zoo
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States sue to stop Trump cancellation of $7 billion solar grant program

Nearly two dozen states are suing the Trump administration over its cancellation of a $7 billion grant program aimed at expanding solar energy in low-income communities, according to court

States sue to stop Trump cancellation of $7 billion solar grant program
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Oil drops 1%, settles at 5-month lows as Trump-Putin summit looms

Oil prices fell more than 1% on Thursday after U.S.

Oil drops 1%, settles at 5-month lows as Trump-Putin summit looms
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Energy Department offers $1.6 billion loan guarantee to upgrade transmission lines across Midwest

The Department of Energy says it has finalized a $1.6 billion loan guarantee to a subsidiary of one of the nation’s largest power companies to upgrade nearly 5,000 miles of transmission lines across five states, mostly in the Midwest, for largely fossil fuel-run energy

Energy Department offers $1.6 billion loan guarantee to upgrade transmission lines across Midwest
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Two horses found dead, western Colorado man charged with over 80 counts of animal cruelty

Two horses found dead, western Colorado man charged with over 80 counts of animal cruelty

Two horses found dead, western Colorado man charged with over 80 counts of animal cruelty
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Siku, Lincoln Park Zoo polar bear, is moving to Madison, Wisconsin

Siku, Lincoln Park Zoo polar bear, is moving to Madison, Wisconsin

Siku, Lincoln Park Zoo polar bear, is moving to Madison, Wisconsin
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India seeks to import more US oil and gas under pressure from Trump to stop Russian oil purchases

India is looking to increase its purchases of crude oil and natural gas from the U.S. as it diversifies its energy supplies following criticism by U.S. President Donald Trump over its imports of discounted Russian oil

India seeks to import more US oil and gas under pressure from Trump to stop Russian oil purchases
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Critical mineral firms boost Washington lobbying as US expands investments

Critical mineral companies are boosting lobbying efforts in Washington, hoping to share in the ambitious investments that U.S.

Critical mineral firms boost Washington lobbying as US expands investments
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Russian air attacks hit Ukraine's gas sector, force Kyiv to import more gas

Russian attacks have forced Ukraine to suspend activities at several major gas facilities this month, the state energy company said on Thursday

Russian air attacks hit Ukraine's gas sector, force Kyiv to import more gas
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Would Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez work with Marjorie Taylor Greene on health care?

Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tells CNN's Kaitlan Collins that she would work with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene if the Republican congresswoman wants to support bipartisan legislation on health care.

Would Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez work with Marjorie Taylor Greene on health care?
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Man sentenced to 25 years in connection with 6-year-old’s death in KCK

Man sentenced to 25 years in connection with 6-year-old’s death in KCK

Man sentenced to 25 years in connection with 6-year-old’s death in KCK
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Pope denounces use of hunger as weapon of war as he urges world leaders 'not to look the other way'

Pope Leo XIV has denounced the use of hunger as a weapon of war during an address to a U.N. agency

Pope denounces use of hunger as weapon of war as he urges world leaders 'not to look the other way'
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Lyft to open Toronto tech hub, deepening push beyond US market

Lyft plans to open a new technology hub in downtown Toronto in the second half of next year, making the city its second-largest tech center after San Francisco, the ride-

Lyft to open Toronto tech hub, deepening push beyond US market
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North America's LNG export capacity could more than double by 2029, EIA says

Liquefied natural gas exporters in the U.S. have announced plans to more than double U.S. liquefaction capacity, adding an estimated 13.9 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) by 2029, the U.S

North America's LNG export capacity could more than double by 2029, EIA says
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US retailers brace for impact as Trump's 100% China tariffs loom (Oct 13)

U.S.

US retailers brace for impact as Trump's 100% China tariffs loom (Oct 13)
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Schooners set sail for Great Chesapeake Bay race that started with a beer bet

Schooners set sail for Great Chesapeake Bay race that started with a beer bet

Schooners set sail for Great Chesapeake Bay race that started with a beer bet
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Pope Leo slams 'ethical derailment' of continued world hunger

Pope Leo made an urgent plea on Thursday for global leaders to end world hunger, saying in a speech to a United Nations agency that allowing millions to go

Pope Leo slams 'ethical derailment' of continued world hunger
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UN agency says 13.7 million people face severe hunger due to global aid cuts

Almost 14 million people in countries including Afghanistan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Haiti, Somalia, South Sudan and Sudan, risk severe hunger due to cuts in global humanitarian

UN agency says 13.7 million people face severe hunger due to global aid cuts
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Authorities identify remains of 14 of 16 victims in Tennessee explosion

Authorities say they have identified the remains of 14 of the 16 people killed last week in a massive blast at a Tennessee explosives plant

Authorities identify remains of 14 of 16 victims in Tennessee explosion
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"Womb Bus" connects expecting moms to doulas, maternal health care resources

"Womb Bus" connects expecting moms to doulas, maternal health care resources

"Womb Bus" connects expecting moms to doulas, maternal health care resources
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Ford to recall over 59,000 US vehicles over fire risks, NHTSA says

Ford Motor is recalling 59,006 vehicles that are equipped with engine block heaters for fire risks, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Thursday.

Ford to recall over 59,000 US vehicles over fire risks, NHTSA says
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Microsoft pushes AI updates in Windows 11 as it ends support for Windows 10

Microsoft is encouraging people to talk to their laptops with new AI updates to Windows 11

Microsoft pushes AI updates in Windows 11 as it ends support for Windows 10
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Why and how does personality emerge? Studying the evolution of individuality using thousands of fruit flies

Variability in traits and increased individuality in behaviors is something that can evolve in response to selection, definitely in the lab and potentially also in nature.

Why and how does personality emerge? Studying the evolution of individuality using thousands of fruit flies
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Horse power: Renault-Geely engine unit speeds up as EV shift stutters

When French carmaker Renault and China's Geely carved out their combustion-engine operations in 2022, the venture looked like a

Horse power: Renault-Geely engine unit speeds up as EV shift stutters
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More young people are getting early-onset colorectal cancer. 5 things to know

More young people are getting early-onset colorectal cancer. 5 things to know

More young people are getting early-onset colorectal cancer. 5 things to know
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2 green comets shine bright. How to spot them in the night sky

Two bright green comets are streaming through the skies and are visible to skygazers in the Northern Hemisphere

2 green comets shine bright. How to spot them in the night sky
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Denver study shows removing parking requirements results in more affordable housing being built

Structured parking can cost as much as $50,000 per space, making housing more expensive to build and for those living there.

Denver study shows removing parking requirements results in more affordable housing being built
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FEMA buyouts vs. risky real estate: New maps reveal post-flood migration patterns across the US

In general, people are moving to safer homes after disasters, but the vast majority are selling, meaning someone else is now taking on that risk. Buyout programs can help.

FEMA buyouts vs. risky real estate: New maps reveal post-flood migration patterns across the US
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Why countries struggle to quit fossil fuels, despite higher costs and 30 years of climate talks and treaties

The International Energy Agency expects global renewable energy capacity to double by 2030, even with lower growth in the US, but fossil fuels still dominate.

Why countries struggle to quit fossil fuels, despite higher costs and 30 years of climate talks and treaties
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The ‘Chicago rat hole’ sparked internet fervor in 2024. Now, scientists have found the culprit

The ‘Chicago rat hole’ sparked internet fervor in 2024. Now, scientists have found the culprit

The ‘Chicago rat hole’ sparked internet fervor in 2024. Now, scientists have found the culprit
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US energy department ends grant for American Battery's lithium hydroxide project

American Battery Technology said on Wednesday the U.S.

US energy department ends grant for American Battery's lithium hydroxide project
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US judge dismisses youth activists' lawsuit challenging Trump's energy policies

A federal judge in Montana on Wednesday threw out a lawsuit by youth activists seeking to block U.S.

US judge dismisses youth activists' lawsuit challenging Trump's energy policies
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Landmines that sparked Thai-Cambodia clash were likely newly laid, experts say

Thai Army Second Lieutenant Baramee Sricha was on a patrol near a disputed stretch of the border between Thailand and Cambodia on

Landmines that sparked Thai-Cambodia clash were likely newly laid, experts say
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As Brazil readies for COP30 climate talks, finance ministers offer plan for $1.3 trillion in yearly finance

A group of 35 finance ministers laid out suggestions on Wednesday for scaling climate finance to $1.3 trillion a

As Brazil readies for COP30 climate talks, finance ministers offer plan for $1.3 trillion in yearly finance
Environment|Health|World

Gaza needs massive boost in emergency aid after ceasefire, UN relief chief says

The United Nations is seeking a dramatic boost in humanitarian aid for Gaza, saying the hundreds of relief trucks cleared to enter the devastated enclave under a

Gaza needs massive boost in emergency aid after ceasefire, UN relief chief says
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Ah, rats! Researchers say some other critter likely created Chicago's 'rat hole' sidewalk landmark

Ah, rats

Ah, rats! Researchers say some other critter likely created Chicago's 'rat hole' sidewalk landmark
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Alaska airlifting hundreds from storm-devastated coastal villages

Officials say one of the “most significant” airlifts in Alaska history is underway to evacuate hundreds of people from storm-devastated coastal towns

Alaska airlifting hundreds from storm-devastated coastal villages
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A week after floods, swathes of central Mexico reel from devastation

The stench of decay has spread around Poza Rica, one of the areas hardest hit by last week’s torrential rains that flooded central and eastern Mexico

A week after floods, swathes of central Mexico reel from devastation
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Oil prices hit 5-month low on US-China trade tensions, looming supply surplus

Oil prices eased on Wednesday to a five-month low on escalating U.S.-China trade tensions and the International Energy Agency's prediction of a supply surplus in

Oil prices hit 5-month low on US-China trade tensions, looming supply surplus
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Aid trucks roll into Gaza as Hamas hands over more hostage bodies

Aid trucks rolled into Gaza on Wednesday and Israel resumed preparations to open the main Rafah crossing as Hamas handed over more

Aid trucks roll into Gaza as Hamas hands over more hostage bodies
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Faulty engineering led to implosion of Titan submersible headed to Titanic wreckage, NTSB finds

The National Transportation Safety Board says faulty engineering led to the implosion of an experimental submersible that killed five people en route to the wreck of the Titanic

Faulty engineering led to implosion of Titan submersible headed to Titanic wreckage, NTSB finds
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Mississippi executes a man convicted of raping and killing a college student

A Mississippi man convicted of kidnapping, raping and killing a 20-year-old community college student was put to death Wednesday evening at the Mississippi State Penitentiary in Parchman

Mississippi executes a man convicted of raping and killing a college student
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Judge dismisses young climate activists’ lawsuit challenging Trump on fossil fuels

A federal judge in Montana has dismissed a lawsuit from young climate activists seeking to block President Donald Trump’s executive orders promoting fossil fuels

Judge dismisses young climate activists’ lawsuit challenging Trump on fossil fuels
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Nissan to recall more than 173,000 US vehicles over fuel pump issue

Nissan is recalling 173,301 vehicles in the United States due to a potential issue with blown fuel pump fuses that can cause engine stalling, the U.S.

Nissan to recall more than 173,000 US vehicles over fuel pump issue
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The Latest: Israel receives remains of 2 more hostages

Israel received the remains of two more hostages Wednesday, hours after the Israeli military said that one of the bodies previously turned over was not that of a hostage

The Latest: Israel receives remains of 2 more hostages
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Jury deliberates in trial of 3 New York corrections officers charged in inmate's fatal beating

A jury has begun deliberations in the upstate New York murder trial of three former corrections officers accused in the fatal beating of an inmate

Jury deliberates in trial of 3 New York corrections officers charged in inmate's fatal beating
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Global EV sales hit record 2.1 million in September, research firm says

Global sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose 26% in September from a year ago to a record 2.1 million units, driven by strong demand in China and a late

Global EV sales hit record 2.1 million in September, research firm says
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Judge accuses Homeland Security of bullying states into accepting conditions to get FEMA money

A federal judge in Rhode Island has accused the Trump administration of trying to “bully” states into accepting conditions that require them to cooperate on immigration enforcement actions to get disaster funding after he ruled those actions were unconstitutional

Judge accuses Homeland Security of bullying states into accepting conditions to get FEMA money
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Beekeepers fight to save America's bees amid growing colony collapse

Beekeepers fight to save America's bees amid growing colony collapse

Beekeepers fight to save America's bees amid growing colony collapse
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Firefighters rescue stranded pup from rising floodwaters in Southern California

A firefighter has rescued a stranded pup from rising floodwaters in Southern California

Firefighters rescue stranded pup from rising floodwaters in Southern California
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Oak wilt found for first time in Milwaukee County park system

Oak wilt found for first time in Milwaukee County park system

Oak wilt found for first time in Milwaukee County park system
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Parking garage partially collapses onto cars inside

Parking garage partially collapses onto cars inside

Parking garage partially collapses onto cars inside
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UN agency says CO2 levels hit record high last year, causing more extreme weather

The United Nations weather agency said carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere reached record highs last year, intensifying climate change and extreme weather

UN agency says CO2 levels hit record high last year, causing more extreme weather
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Couple seeks $150M from mobile home park over their son's death

Couple seeks $150M from mobile home park over their son's death

Couple seeks $150M from mobile home park over their son's death
Business|Environment|Technology

Water shoots into the air after large main break near businesses

Water shoots into the air after large main break near businesses

Water shoots into the air after large main break near businesses
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Nearly 50 birds crushed to death by truck driver, wildlife officials say

Nearly 50 birds crushed to death by truck driver, wildlife officials say

Nearly 50 birds crushed to death by truck driver, wildlife officials say
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Aligned Data Centers in spotlight after $40 billion sale to BlackRock, Nvidia-backed group

An investor group, which includes BlackRock, Nvidia, xAI and Microsoft, will buy Aligned Data Centers from Macquarie Asset Management and co‑investors in a deal worth $40 billion.

Aligned Data Centers in spotlight after $40 billion sale to BlackRock, Nvidia-backed group
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US judge set to approve Rio Tinto's $138.75 million Mongolia mine settlement

A U.S. judge on Wednesday said he was ready to approve Rio Tinto's agreement to pay $138.75 million to settle a lawsuit that accused the Anglo-Australian mining giant of defrauding

US judge set to approve Rio Tinto's $138.75 million Mongolia mine settlement
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Democrat Gina Hinojosa launches campaign for governor in Texas

Democrat Gina Hinojosa launches campaign for governor in Texas

Democrat Gina Hinojosa launches campaign for governor in Texas
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Meta commits $1.5 billion for AI data center in Texas

Meta Platforms said on Wednesday it would invest $1.5 billion in a data center in Texas, breaking ground at its 29th such facility globally, as the social media giant

Meta commits $1.5 billion for AI data center in Texas
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Japan, Spain, South Korea warn over unsustainable copper processing fees

Japan, Spain and South Korea issued a rare joint statement on Wednesday expressing deep concerns over tumbling copper treatment and refining charges (TC/RCs), warning

Japan, Spain, South Korea warn over unsustainable copper processing fees
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Archer Aviation to buy Lilium's 300-patent portfolio for $21 million, shares jump

Air taxi firm Archer Aviation on Wednesday said that it has won a bid to acquire rival Lilium's portfolio of about 300 advanced air mobility patent assets for 18 million euros ($20.91

Archer Aviation to buy Lilium's 300-patent portfolio for $21 million, shares jump
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

BlackRock, Nvidia-backed group strikes $40 billion AI data center deal

An investor group including BlackRock, Microsoft and Nvidia is buying one of the world's biggest data center operators with nearly 80 facilities in a deal

BlackRock, Nvidia-backed group strikes $40 billion AI data center deal
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Witnesses who could shed light on the cause of deadly Tennessee blast were killed

Witnesses who could shed light on the cause of deadly Tennessee blast were killed

Witnesses who could shed light on the cause of deadly Tennessee blast were killed
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First known hand fossils of extinct human relative reveal ‘surprising’ features

First known hand fossils of extinct human relative reveal ‘surprising’ features

First known hand fossils of extinct human relative reveal ‘surprising’ features
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Artist transforms plywood into flowing functional sculptures inspired by nature

Artist transforms plywood into flowing functional sculptures inspired by nature

Artist transforms plywood into flowing functional sculptures inspired by nature
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EIA expects heating US homes by electricity to cost more this winter than last year

U.S. households heated mainly by electricity will spend about 4% more this year to stay warm over the winter due to higher power price forecasts, the Energy Information

EIA expects heating US homes by electricity to cost more this winter than last year
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Locked door to roof, toxic gas blamed for deaths in Bangladesh factory fire

Toxic gas and a locked door that barred access to a roof were responsible for most of the deaths in a devastating fire in a Bangladesh garment factory and an adjoining

Locked door to roof, toxic gas blamed for deaths in Bangladesh factory fire
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupts, spewing ash 10 km into the sky

Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupted on Wednesday, shooting volcanic ash 10 km (6.2 miles) into the sky, the country's volcanology agency said, forcing authorities to raise

Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupts, spewing ash 10 km into the sky
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Scientists hope underwater fiber-optic cables can help save endangered orcas

Scientists from the University of Washington recently deployed a little over 1 mile of fiber-optic cable in the Salish Sea to test whether internet cables can monitor endangered orcas

Scientists hope underwater fiber-optic cables can help save endangered orcas
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US government shutdown threatens home sales in flood-prone areas, report says

A shutdown of the U.S. government could hinder the accessibility of insurance coverage to prospective homeowners in flood-prone areas, and cost the already struggling housing

US government shutdown threatens home sales in flood-prone areas, report says
Business|Economy|Environment

Why higher tariffs on Canadian lumber may not be enough to stimulate long-term investments in US forestry

The US has ample forest resources, but replacing imports with domestic lumber isn’t as simple as it sounds.

Why higher tariffs on Canadian lumber may not be enough to stimulate long-term investments in US forestry
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Concerns about AI-written police reports spur states to regulate the emerging practice

AI-generated police reports promise to save cops time, but they also raise a host of legal and technical concerns.

Concerns about AI-written police reports spur states to regulate the emerging practice
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Conflict-affected states to get more support on deal-making, disputes

A group of 20 developing countries affected by conflict has approved a plan to provide emergency support to members facing international disputes or high-stakes talks

Conflict-affected states to get more support on deal-making, disputes
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'Made in Argentina' factories shutter, creating more challenges for Milei

For decades, Lumilagro rode to prosperity on the popularity of its signature steel or glass thermoses Argentines use to carry hot water to make mate, the

'Made in Argentina' factories shutter, creating more challenges for Milei
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How Promote Giving, a new investment model, will raise millions for charities

Joel Holsinger, a partner at Ares Management Corp., on Wednesday launched Promote Giving, an initiative encouraging investment managers to donate a portion of their fees to charity

How Promote Giving, a new investment model, will raise millions for charities
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Voting Rights Act faces pivotal test at US Supreme Court

The U.S.

Voting Rights Act faces pivotal test at US Supreme Court
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California engineer wins pumpkin contest with 2,346-pound gourd

A California engineer and gardening enthusiast has won the top prize at a pumpkin-weighing contest in Northern California

California engineer wins pumpkin contest with 2,346-pound gourd
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Waymo to launch autonomous ride-hailing service in London next year

Alphabet's Waymo plans to launch its fully driverless ride-hailing service in London in 2026, the robotaxi firm said on Wednesday, as it looks to expand its footprint to major international

Waymo to launch autonomous ride-hailing service in London next year
Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance

Swiss voters likely to reject proposed tax of 50% on super rich - poll

A Swiss referendum on a proposal to impose a 50% tax on inherited fortunes of 50 million Swiss francs ($62.53 million) is likely to be rejected by voters, a poll

Swiss voters likely to reject proposed tax of 50% on super rich - poll
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How Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez primed the Democratic Party for a shutdown fight

How Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez primed the Democratic Party for a shutdown fight

How Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez primed the Democratic Party for a shutdown fight
Environment|World

Heavy rains flood Mexico towns, leave nearly 130 dead or missing

Torrential rains that lashed Mexico last week killed at least 64 people and 65 more are missing, the government said on Monday, after a tropical depression triggered landslides

Heavy rains flood Mexico towns, leave nearly 130 dead or missing
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Texas lawmakers launch new investigation into July flood disaster

Texas lawmakers launch new investigation into July flood disaster

Texas lawmakers launch new investigation into July flood disaster
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Ghostly shot of hyena wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year award

Ghostly shot of hyena wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year award

Ghostly shot of hyena wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year award
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Indonesia's Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano unleashes new burst of hot ash

Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki, one of Indonesia’s most active volcanoes, is erupting for a second straight day, spewing towering columns of hot ash 6 miles high

Indonesia's Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano unleashes new burst of hot ash
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What to watch for at China's Communist Party's plenum

China's Communist Party leadership will begin a four-day, closed-door meeting on Monday to chart the country's economic policy for the next five years, seeking to sustain its ascent

What to watch for at China's Communist Party's plenum