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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)

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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
Business|Environment|Finance|Technology

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
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

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
Environment|Health|Science

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
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

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
Economy|Education|Environment

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
Economy|Environment|Science

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
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

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
Environment|World

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
Asia|Environment|Political|World

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
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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
Environment|Health|World

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
Business|Economy|Environment|World

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
Environment|Science|World

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
Business|Environment|Health|Technology

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
Crime|Environment|US

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
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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
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

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
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Malaysia to discuss sectoral tariffs with U.S. at ASEAN summit, state media reports

Malaysia will hold talks with the U.S. secretary of commerce on sectoral tariffs, including on semiconductors, during a meeting of the ASEAN regional bloc next week, Malaysian

Malaysia to discuss sectoral tariffs with U.S. at ASEAN summit, state media reports
Business|Economy|Environment

BHP's Slattery says Australia must cut red tape, power costs, to compete

BHP's head of Australia, Geraldine Slattery, said on Wednesday the country must speed up environmental approvals and boost access to cheap power if it hopes to compete for mining

BHP's Slattery says Australia must cut red tape, power costs, to compete
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Trump's approval on immigration drops among AAPI adults, new AAPI Data/AP-NORC poll finds

A new AAPI Data/AP-NORC poll finds that after months of aggressive immigration enforcement measures from the Trump administration, Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults are more likely to disapprove of President Donald Trump’s handling of immigration than they were in March

Trump's approval on immigration drops among AAPI adults, new AAPI Data/AP-NORC poll finds
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1 killed, dozens rescued after storm slams western Alaska leaving thousands displaced

1 killed, dozens rescued after storm slams western Alaska leaving thousands displaced

1 killed, dozens rescued after storm slams western Alaska leaving thousands displaced
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LA County Board approves emergency declaration over immigration raids

Los Angeles County moved a step closer on Tuesday to enacting an eviction moratorium that would protect renters who have been financially harmed by

LA County Board approves emergency declaration over immigration raids
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Foxconn bid for stake in unit of Germany's ZF Group stalls, documents show

Foxconn's two-year pursuit of a stake in a unit of German auto supplier ZF Group stalled last month due to a substantial mismatch in valuation

Foxconn bid for stake in unit of Germany's ZF Group stalls, documents show
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Russian aerial attack hits a Ukrainian hospital, days before Zelenskyy meets Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russian forces have launched powerful glide bombs and drones against Kharkiv and hit a hospital

Russian aerial attack hits a Ukrainian hospital, days before Zelenskyy meets Trump
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Rare October storm in Southern California prompts evacuations and causes freeway accidents

A rare October storm has pummeled Southern California with several inches of rain

Rare October storm in Southern California prompts evacuations and causes freeway accidents
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Landslides and flooding cut off 300 communities in Mexico with dozens dead and missing

A river in eastern Mexico turned into a crushing wall of water, nearly wiping out the village of Chapula

Landslides and flooding cut off 300 communities in Mexico with dozens dead and missing
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

Britain must urgently prepare for hotter temperatures, climate advisers warn

Britain must urgently prepare for global warming of at least 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels by 2050, its climate advisers said on Wednesday, warning

Britain must urgently prepare for hotter temperatures, climate advisers warn
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US, China roll out tit-for-tat port fees, threatening more turmoil at sea

The U.S. and China on Tuesday began charging additional port fees on ocean shipping firms that move everything from holiday toys

US, China roll out tit-for-tat port fees, threatening more turmoil at sea
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Chevron pushes for say in Venture Global request for Plaquemines LNG startup extension

Chevron on Tuesday asked federal regulators to let it offer an opinion on Venture Global's recent request for more time to commission the Plaquemines LNG plant in

Chevron pushes for say in Venture Global request for Plaquemines LNG startup extension
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Driver following too close behind van charged in crash that killed 3 adults, 5 kids, officials say

Officials say the driver of a semitrailer following too close behind a van has been arrested on homicide charges in a fiery crash that killed three adults and five children on a Georgia highway

Driver following too close behind van charged in crash that killed 3 adults, 5 kids, officials say
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Miniature cows bring joy to memory care residents

Miniature cows bring joy to memory care residents

Miniature cows bring joy to memory care residents
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Drought has muted this year's leaf-peeping season, but pockets of brilliant colors remain

Leaf-peeping season has arrived in the Northeast and beyond, but weeks of drought have muted this year’s autumn colors, and sent leaves fluttering to the ground earlier than usual

Drought has muted this year's leaf-peeping season, but pockets of brilliant colors remain
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Fond du Lac farmer wins giant pumpkin competition with 2,491-pound gourd

Fond du Lac farmer wins giant pumpkin competition with 2,491-pound gourd

Fond du Lac farmer wins giant pumpkin competition with 2,491-pound gourd
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Work to restore link to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant begins this week, Russian official says

A Russian official said on Tuesday that work would begin this week to restore external power links to the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station, which has been running on

Work to restore link to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant begins this week, Russian official says
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

CDC set to lose quarter of staff with latest layoffs, union says

Layoff notices sent over the weekend to U.S.

CDC set to lose quarter of staff with latest layoffs, union says
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

The Latest: Gaza ceasefire holds as Israeli military says Red Cross to transfer remains of deceased

The tenuous ceasefire in Gaza is holding after the release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners and detainees, but uncertainties remain

The Latest: Gaza ceasefire holds as Israeli military says Red Cross to transfer remains of deceased
Economy|Environment|Science|Travel|World

Tropical Storm Lorenzo weakens over open water in the Atlantic Ocean

Forecasters say Tropical Storm Lorenzo has weakened as it churns over the central tropical Atlantic Ocean and is not threatening land

Tropical Storm Lorenzo weakens over open water in the Atlantic Ocean
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Trump administration quietly canceled the nation’s largest solar project

Trump administration quietly canceled the nation’s largest solar project

Trump administration quietly canceled the nation’s largest solar project
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Lack of weather data due to Trump’s budget cuts impacted forecast for deadly Alaska storm

Lack of weather data due to Trump’s budget cuts impacted forecast for deadly Alaska storm

Lack of weather data due to Trump’s budget cuts impacted forecast for deadly Alaska storm
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Flamingos are making a home in Florida again after 100 years – an ecologist explains why they may be returning for good

The gradual return of flamingos to Florida coincides with long-term efforts to restore the Everglades and the state’s coastal ecosystems.

Flamingos are making a home in Florida again after 100 years – an ecologist explains why they may be returning for good
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets

Rayonier, PotlatchDeltic to form timber products giant in $8.2 billion merger

U.S. land managers Rayonier and PotlatchDeltic said they would merge on Tuesday in an all-stock deal worth about $8.2 billion, including debt, forming the

Rayonier, PotlatchDeltic to form timber products giant in $8.2 billion merger
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Family sues John Muir Medical Center after son seriously injured in a swimming accident

Family sues John Muir Medical Center after son seriously injured in a swimming accident

Family sues John Muir Medical Center after son seriously injured in a swimming accident
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Enagas in talks to buy GIC stake in French gas transport grid operator Terega, sources say  

Spanish gas grid operator Enagas is in talks to acquire Singaporean sovereign wealth fund GIC's 32% stake in Terega, France's second-

Enagas in talks to buy GIC stake in French gas transport grid operator Terega, sources say  
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Bangladesh garment factory fire kills 16, toll may rise

A fire on Tuesday at a garment factory in Bangladesh and an adjacent chemical warehouse killed at least 16 people and injured others, and the death toll could rise, an

Bangladesh garment factory fire kills 16, toll may rise
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Oil bosses expect market surplus to shrink over time

The global oil market is set to tighten in the medium to longer term, recovering from short-term weakness, executives from oil majors and trading houses said on

Oil bosses expect market surplus to shrink over time
Crime|Environment|Health|Travel

Hiker rescued in Little Cottonwood Canyon after storm rolls in

Hiker rescued in Little Cottonwood Canyon after storm rolls in

Hiker rescued in Little Cottonwood Canyon after storm rolls in
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Drought in Alabama could impact Halloween pumpkins and Christmas trees

Drought in Alabama could impact Halloween pumpkins and Christmas trees

Drought in Alabama could impact Halloween pumpkins and Christmas trees
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Typhoon leaves flooded Alaska villages facing a storm recovery far tougher than most Americans will ever experience

‘As the storm approached Alaska, everything went sideways,’ leaving people no time to evacuate and little time to prepare. An Alaska meteorologist explains what happened and the challenges ahead.

Typhoon leaves flooded Alaska villages facing a storm recovery far tougher than most Americans will ever experience
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Couple recounts jumping out of third-floor window during massive fire

Couple recounts jumping out of third-floor window during massive fire

Couple recounts jumping out of third-floor window during massive fire
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What are climate tipping points? They sound scary, especially for ice sheets and oceans, but there’s still room for optimism

A report warns that coral reefs may have reached their tipping point, and ice sheets, ocean currents and the Amazon are at growing risk. But, what does that actually mean?

What are climate tipping points? They sound scary, especially for ice sheets and oceans, but there’s still room for optimism
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Driver rescued after truck falls from iconic Colorado highway into canyon

Driver rescued after truck falls from iconic Colorado highway into canyon

Driver rescued after truck falls from iconic Colorado highway into canyon
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China's rare earth curbs put Europe's auto industry at risk, Italian lobby says

Expected new Chinese curbs on rare earth metal exports could have a significant impact on the European auto industry, the head of Italian auto part maker lobby ANFIA said on Tuesday,

China's rare earth curbs put Europe's auto industry at risk, Italian lobby says
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GM to take $1.6 billion charge as tax credit blow muddies EV plans

General Motors said on Tuesday it would take a $1.6 billion charge in the third quarter as it reshapes its electric vehicle strategy following the scrapping of a key

GM to take $1.6 billion charge as tax credit blow muddies EV plans
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Here's what young Native Americans funded with $720K from Newman's Own Foundation and Novo Nordisk

Young Native Americans are leading efforts to combat food insecurity in tribal communities

Here's what young Native Americans funded with $720K from Newman's Own Foundation and Novo Nordisk
Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Scouts will now be able to earn badges in AI and cybersecurity

Scouts will now be able to earn badges in AI and cybersecurity

Scouts will now be able to earn badges in AI and cybersecurity
Crime|Environment|Lifestyle

Police, deputies rescue deer that was trapped in concrete barriers on interstate

Police, deputies rescue deer that was trapped in concrete barriers on interstate

Police, deputies rescue deer that was trapped in concrete barriers on interstate
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US rejects bid to buy 167 million tons of coal on public lands for less than a penny per ton

Federal officials have rejected a company’s bid to acquire 167 million tons of coal on public lands in Montana for less than a penny per ton

US rejects bid to buy 167 million tons of coal on public lands for less than a penny per ton
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Astronomers discover rare double-ringed odd radio circle in space

Astronomers discover rare double-ringed odd radio circle in space

Astronomers discover rare double-ringed odd radio circle in space
Africa|Arts|Economy|Environment|Political

Who is Madagascar's fleeing president Andry Rajoelina?

A former DJ once nicknamed "TGV" after the French fast train for his dynamism, Madagascar's Andry Rajoelina was the world's youngest

Who is Madagascar's fleeing president Andry Rajoelina?
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‘This is disgusting’: Man accused of leaving dogs to die in cages

‘This is disgusting’: Man accused of leaving dogs to die in cages

‘This is disgusting’: Man accused of leaving dogs to die in cages
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Canada's Horizon Aircraft picks Pratt & Whitney engine for its hybrid aircraft

Horizon Aircraft has agreed to buy Pratt & Whitney Canada's PT6A engine for its hybrid vertical takeoff aircraft, it said on Tuesday.

Canada's Horizon Aircraft picks Pratt & Whitney engine for its hybrid aircraft
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Oil executives flag increased costs from Trump's tariffs

The executives of two oil companies warned this week that tariffs resulting from the U.S. administration's trade policies were driving up costs across the energy

Oil executives flag increased costs from Trump's tariffs
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Couple killed in fiery small plane crash on Route 195

Couple killed in fiery small plane crash on Route 195

Couple killed in fiery small plane crash on Route 195
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Industrial facilities owned by profitable companies release more of their toxic waste into the environment

Companies with relatively many patents and more employees own facilities that tend to release lower proportions of their toxic waste into the environment.

Industrial facilities owned by profitable companies release more of their toxic waste into the environment
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Family of Baltimore's Key Bridge collapse victim to talk settlement with Dali ship owners

Family of Baltimore's Key Bridge collapse victim to talk settlement with Dali ship owners

Family of Baltimore's Key Bridge collapse victim to talk settlement with Dali ship owners
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1 dead, 2 missing and dozens rescued after remnants of a typhoon lash western Alaska

The remnants of Typhoon Halong have brought hurricane-force winds and ravaging storm surges to western Alaska

1 dead, 2 missing and dozens rescued after remnants of a typhoon lash western Alaska
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World oil market to see huge glut in 2026, IEA says

The world oil market faces an even bigger surplus next year of as much as 4 million barrels per day as OPEC+ producers and rivals lift output and demand remains

World oil market to see huge glut in 2026, IEA says
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GM to take a $1.6 billion hit as tax incentives for EVs are slashed and emission rules ease

General Motors will book a negative impact of $1.6 billion in its next quarter after tax incentives for electric vehicles were slashed by the U.S. and rules governing emissions are relaxed

GM to take a $1.6 billion hit as tax incentives for EVs are slashed and emission rules ease
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Nations meet to consider regulations to drive a green transition in shipping

Maritime nations have gathered in London to discuss regulations aimed at reducing shipping emissions

Nations meet to consider regulations to drive a green transition in shipping
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Europe's airline CEOs call for more support meeting green goals

Chief executives of Europe's airlines called for more European Union support to increase the supply of green jet fuel and improve subsidies for its creation.

Europe's airline CEOs call for more support meeting green goals
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

China is making it harder to get rare earth magnet export licenses, sources say

Chinese rare earth magnet companies have been facing tighter scrutiny on export license applications since September, sources say, even before Beijing's move last week to expand

China is making it harder to get rare earth magnet export licenses, sources say
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Google to spend $15 billion on AI data centre in biggest India investment

Google said on Tuesday it would invest $15 billion over five years to set up an artificial intelligence data centre in India's southern state of Andhra Pradesh

Google to spend $15 billion on AI data centre in biggest India investment
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Tropical Storm Lorenzo gets slightly stronger in the Atlantic Ocean but isn't threatening land

Forecasters say Tropical Storm Lorenzo has gotten slightly stronger in the central tropical Atlantic Ocean but still is not threatening land

Tropical Storm Lorenzo gets slightly stronger in the Atlantic Ocean but isn't threatening land
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Death toll from torrential rains in Mexico rises to 64 as search expands

The death toll from last week’s torrential rains in east-central Mexico has jumped to 64

Death toll from torrential rains in Mexico rises to 64 as search expands
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At least 3 dead as dayslong nor’easter brings final surge of coastal flooding to Jersey Shore

At least 3 dead as dayslong nor’easter brings final surge of coastal flooding to Jersey Shore

At least 3 dead as dayslong nor’easter brings final surge of coastal flooding to Jersey Shore
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World falling far behind deforestation goals with farms and fires driving loss, report says

The world is falling far behind a global goal to reverse deforestation by 2030, with losses being largely driven by agricultural expansion and forest fires,

World falling far behind deforestation goals with farms and fires driving loss, report says
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Rio Tinto says strong year-end iron ore push needed as China demand surges

Rio Tinto said on Tuesday it needs a strong year-end finish to meet its iron ore shipment target, even as Chinese demand gathered pace as global economies front-loaded investment ahead of

Rio Tinto says strong year-end iron ore push needed as China demand surges
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DHT says its fleet has no US links after China's new port fee move

Oil tanker operator DHT Holdings said on Monday that its fleet does not fall under the scope of China's new special port fees targeting U.S.-linked vessels.

DHT says its fleet has no US links after China's new port fee move
Economy|Education|Environment|World

Groups blast lack of progress on debt issues during South Africa's G20 presidency

A total of 165 organizations on Monday criticized South Africa for failing to make progress on debt sustainability issues during its presidency of the G20 major

Groups blast lack of progress on debt issues during South Africa's G20 presidency
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Government shutdown could be the longest ever, House Speaker Johnson warns

Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson predicts the federal government shutdown may become the longest in history

Government shutdown could be the longest ever, House Speaker Johnson warns
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Authorities name the 16 killed in Tennessee plant blast, with a painstaking investigation promised

Authorities have identified the 16 people killed in a devastating blast at a rural Tennessee explosives plant last week

Authorities name the 16 killed in Tennessee plant blast, with a painstaking investigation promised
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US

US oil futures backwardation narrows to 20-month low on mounting fears of a glut

Front-month U.S. crude oil futures ended Monday's trading at their smallest premium since January 2024 over the seventh-month contract, as OPEC+ ramps up

US oil futures backwardation narrows to 20-month low on mounting fears of a glut
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The investigation into what caused a deadly explosion at Tennessee plant could last for days. Here’s what we know

The investigation into what caused a deadly explosion at Tennessee plant could last for days. Here’s what we know

The investigation into what caused a deadly explosion at Tennessee plant could last for days. Here’s what we know
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Some Indigenous Peoples Day events strike conciliatory tone amid Trump's focus on Columbus

From Seattle to Baltimore, people in the United States are recognizing Monday as Indigenous Peoples Day

Some Indigenous Peoples Day events strike conciliatory tone amid Trump's focus on Columbus
Arts|Entertainment|Environment

The cherished and controversial Miami Seaquarium closes its doors

The Miami Seaquarium has finally closed its doors

The cherished and controversial Miami Seaquarium closes its doors
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Why birds sang after a total solar eclipse, according to new research

Why birds sang after a total solar eclipse, according to new research

Why birds sang after a total solar eclipse, according to new research
Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|Sports|World

2 killed in fiery small plane crash on Route 195 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts

2 killed in fiery small plane crash on Route 195 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts

2 killed in fiery small plane crash on Route 195 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

Sacramento locals preparing for Northern California's first storm of the season

Sacramento locals preparing for Northern California's first storm of the season

Sacramento locals preparing for Northern California's first storm of the season
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Firefighters John Mesh and Larry Leggio remembered 10 years after deadly fire

Firefighters John Mesh and Larry Leggio remembered 10 years after deadly fire

Firefighters John Mesh and Larry Leggio remembered 10 years after deadly fire
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Technology

Large service outage affecting Charter Spectrum customers after lines deliberately cut, officials say

Large service outage affecting Charter Spectrum customers after lines deliberately cut, officials say

Large service outage affecting Charter Spectrum customers after lines deliberately cut, officials say
Environment|Travel|US

Strong surf, winds wash out Ponce Inlet jetty walkway months after repairs

Strong surf, winds wash out Ponce Inlet jetty walkway months after repairs

Strong surf, winds wash out Ponce Inlet jetty walkway months after repairs
Economy|Environment|Science|World

The planet has entered a ‘new reality’ as it hits its first climate tipping point, landmark report finds

The planet has entered a ‘new reality’ as it hits its first climate tipping point, landmark report finds

The planet has entered a ‘new reality’ as it hits its first climate tipping point, landmark report finds
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Video captures moment of impact in deadly Tarrant County plane crash

Video captures moment of impact in deadly Tarrant County plane crash

Video captures moment of impact in deadly Tarrant County plane crash
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Power Integrations joins work with Nvidia on power supply push 

Power Integrations, a niche chipmaker that provides chips for handling power, on Monday said it is working with

Power Integrations joins work with Nvidia on power supply push 
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets

Beyond Meat slumps as shareholders agonize over debt exchange offer

(Reuters News) -Beyond Meat shares tumbled as much as 58% on Monday after the plant-based meat maker announced an early settlement of an exchange offer with its bondholders through the issue of fresh

Beyond Meat slumps as shareholders agonize over debt exchange offer
Crime|Environment|US

Search underway for man who reportedly was swept away in flooding near Goodyear

Search underway for man who reportedly was swept away in flooding near Goodyear

Search underway for man who reportedly was swept away in flooding near Goodyear
Environment|Travel|US

Strong winds, flooding hit Jersey Shore communities as nor'easter moves up East Coast

Strong winds, flooding hit Jersey Shore communities as nor'easter moves up East Coast

Strong winds, flooding hit Jersey Shore communities as nor'easter moves up East Coast
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Codelco lifts El Teniente loss estimate, copper output target intact

Codelco's copper losses from the accident at its El Teniente mine are likely to be 45% higher than previously estimated, but Chairman Maximo Pacheco still expects

Codelco lifts El Teniente loss estimate, copper output target intact
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What to know as Israel and Hamas exchange hostages and prisoners and Trump visits the Middle East

Israel says it has received 20 hostages released by Hamas while Israel has released nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners as the ceasefire in Gaza held amid a critical day for all sides and the region

What to know as Israel and Hamas exchange hostages and prisoners and Trump visits the Middle East
Economy|Education|Environment|Technology|Travel

How the government shutdown is making the air traffic controller shortage worse and leading to flight delays

Air traffic controllers are considered essential workers and required to work without pay during the shutdown, but there are reports some are calling in sick in greater numbers than usual.

How the government shutdown is making the air traffic controller shortage worse and leading to flight delays
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science|Technology

Sora 2 and ChatGPT are consuming so much power that OpenAI just did another 10 gigawatt deal

Sora 2 and ChatGPT are consuming so much power that OpenAI just did another 10 gigawatt deal

Sora 2 and ChatGPT are consuming so much power that OpenAI just did another 10 gigawatt deal
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

‘Space tornadoes’ could cause geomagnetic storms – but these phenomena, spun off ejections from the Sun, aren’t easy to study

Unprecedented simulations show the formation of space tornadoes capable of causing strong geomagnetic storms around Earth, calling for earlier and more accurate warnings.

‘Space tornadoes’ could cause geomagnetic storms – but these phenomena, spun off ejections from the Sun, aren’t easy to study
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Copper's rally needs China impetus to reach record

Copper prices touched $11,000 per metric ton on October 9, a milestone seen on only two other trading days in the history of the London Metal Exchange - and one that has

Copper's rally needs China impetus to reach record
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

3-legged lizards can thrive against all odds, challenging assumptions about how evolution works in the wild

Most lizards probably don’t survive devastating injuries. But a new study documents 122 cases of limb loss across 58 species – these exceptions shine a new light on natural selection.

3-legged lizards can thrive against all odds, challenging assumptions about how evolution works in the wild
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UN shipping emissions deal to pit US against EU-led bloc

The International Maritime Organization will meet this week to formally decide whether to impose a carbon emissions price on global shipping, a move supported by an

UN shipping emissions deal to pit US against EU-led bloc
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World

New England courts become a battleground for challenges to Trump

A federal judge in Boston had some pointed words for Donald Trump as he issued one of the dozens of decisions by courts in four New England states against the

New England courts become a battleground for challenges to Trump
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Australia consults on critical minerals stockpile ahead of Albanese-Trump meeting

Australia is formulating a plan for its critical minerals reserve that will focus on sales of future production, limiting the need for a physical stockpile,

Australia consults on critical minerals stockpile ahead of Albanese-Trump meeting
Environment|US|World

New Jersey declares emergency as nor'easter approaches, while Alaska flooding carries away homes

A nor'easter is churning up the East Coast, prompting declarations of a state of emergency in New Jersey and parts of New York state

New Jersey declares emergency as nor'easter approaches, while Alaska flooding carries away homes
Business|Economy|Environment|World

China's rare earth exports fall sharply in September

China's rare earth exports fell 31% in September from August, customs data showed on Monday, the third straight month of declines.

China's rare earth exports fall sharply in September
Business|Environment|Food|Science|Travel

A Japanese Pinot Noir town blessed by climate change now worries about the weather

Climate change has helped make the small Japanese town of Yoichi the toast of Pinot Noir connoisseurs, with gradually warming temperatures encouraging

A Japanese Pinot Noir town blessed by climate change now worries about the weather
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China's state iron ore buyer offers BHP cargoes for sale amid ban fears

Several cargoes of BHP iron ore were put up for sale in China on Thursday and at least one was sold to a local trader, potentially defusing concerns in Australia that Beijing had imposed a

China's state iron ore buyer offers BHP cargoes for sale amid ban fears
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Climate tipping points are being crossed, scientists warn ahead of COP30

Global warming is crossing dangerous thresholds sooner than expected with the world’s coral reefs now in an almost irreversible die-off, marking what scientists

Climate tipping points are being crossed, scientists warn ahead of COP30
Crime|Environment|World

At least 44 people dead after torrential rains in Mexico

At least 44 people were killed in Mexico after days of heavy rains and flooding, the government said on Sunday.

At least 44 people dead after torrential rains in Mexico
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

UK pledges $27 million in latest aid package for Gaza

Britain will provide a 20 million pound ($27 million) aid package to deliver water, sanitation and hygiene services in Gaza, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Sunday, as he arrived

UK pledges $27 million in latest aid package for Gaza
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Vance warns 'deeper' cuts ahead for federal workers as shutdown enters 12th day

Vice President JD Vance is warning of deeper cuts to the federal workforce the longer the government shutdown goes on

Vance warns 'deeper' cuts ahead for federal workers as shutdown enters 12th day
Business|Crime|Environment

Community near site of deadly Tennessee plant blast recalls the lives of the 16 killed

Churches near the site of a devasting blast at a rural Tennessee plant devoted Sunday services to the 16 victims and their families as surrounding communities mourn

Community near site of deadly Tennessee plant blast recalls the lives of the 16 killed
Business|Crime|Environment|Health|US

Investigators tread carefully at charred Tennessee explosives plant as families of 16 blast victims learn of their loss

Investigators tread carefully at charred Tennessee explosives plant as families of 16 blast victims learn of their loss

Investigators tread carefully at charred Tennessee explosives plant as families of 16 blast victims learn of their loss
Environment|Science|World

Natural World Heritage sites under growing threat, but bright spots remain

Many of these extraordinary places are increasingly at risk due to escalating climate change, invasive species, and and a lack of consistent funding to protect them.

Natural World Heritage sites under growing threat, but bright spots remain
Africa|Environment|World

Reviving this African game reserve meant catching and transporting hundreds of wild animals

The Banhine National Park in Mozambique was a wildlife haven 50 years ago

Reviving this African game reserve meant catching and transporting hundreds of wild animals
Americas|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Russia attacks Ukraine's power grid as Moscow worries over US Tomahawk missiles

Russia has attacked Ukraine’s power grid as part of an ongoing campaign to damage energy infrastructure before winter

Russia attacks Ukraine's power grid as Moscow worries over US Tomahawk missiles
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Three workers died at Hyundai's Georgia plant since 2022, before US immigration raid, WSJ reports

Three workers have died since Hyundai Motor started construction of its $7.6 billion auto plant in Georgia in 2022, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing a review of federal

Three workers died at Hyundai's Georgia plant since 2022, before US immigration raid, WSJ reports
Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political

Protesters rally against North Carolina's death penalty, offering alternative solutions

Protesters rally against North Carolina's death penalty, offering alternative solutions

Protesters rally against North Carolina's death penalty, offering alternative solutions
Environment|Health|Science

‘My brother was murdered by greed’: Inside Brazil’s methanol poisoning crisis

‘My brother was murdered by greed’: Inside Brazil’s methanol poisoning crisis

‘My brother was murdered by greed’: Inside Brazil’s methanol poisoning crisis
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Technology

California oil workers face an uncertain future in the state's energy transition

California is grappling with how to support oil workers who are being displaced from their jobs amid the state's energy transition

California oil workers face an uncertain future in the state's energy transition
Asia|Environment|Political|World

Philippines, China trade accusations over South China Sea vessel clash

The Philippines and China accused each other on Sunday of responsibility for a maritime confrontation near disputed islands in the South China Sea, further escalating

Philippines, China trade accusations over South China Sea vessel clash
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|World

Opposition leader Patrick Herminie wins presidential runoff election in Seychelles

Official results show that opposition leader Patrick Herminie has won the presidential election in Seychelles, defeating incumbent leader Wavel Ramkalawan in Saturday’s runoff vote

Opposition leader Patrick Herminie wins presidential runoff election in Seychelles
Africa|Economy|Environment|World

Former speaker Herminie wins Seychelles presidential election

Former Seychelles parliament speaker Patrick Herminie defeated President Wavel Ramkalawan in a run-off election, official results showed on Sunday, restoring full control of the archipelago

Former speaker Herminie wins Seychelles presidential election
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|World

Death toll from Tennessee munitions blast lowered to 16, sheriff says

Investigators now believe a massive blast at a Tennessee military explosives facility killed 16 people, officials said on Saturday.

Death toll from Tennessee munitions blast lowered to 16, sheriff says
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16 people died in a blast at a Tennessee explosives factory early Friday, the sheriff says

Authorities say a blast in rural Tennessee that leveled an explosives plant and was felt for miles around killed 16 people and left no survivors

16 people died in a blast at a Tennessee explosives factory early Friday, the sheriff says
Americas|Environment|World

Heavy rain in Mexico sets off floods and landslides, killing at least 37

Authorities say the death toll from landslides and floods set off by incessant rainfall in central and southeastern Mexico has increased to 37 people

Heavy rain in Mexico sets off floods and landslides, killing at least 37
Environment

Strengthening nor’easter threatens major coastal flooding and damaging winds along East Coast

Strengthening nor’easter threatens major coastal flooding and damaging winds along East Coast

Strengthening nor’easter threatens major coastal flooding and damaging winds along East Coast
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Science

‘The damage is beyond repair’: The CDC is facing another round of deep staff cuts

‘The damage is beyond repair’: The CDC is facing another round of deep staff cuts

‘The damage is beyond repair’: The CDC is facing another round of deep staff cuts
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Drone footage above Gaza City shows the toll of 2 years of war

New drone footage shows what remains of Gaza City after two years of war as a ceasefire holds in its second day

Drone footage above Gaza City shows the toll of 2 years of war
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|US

Republicans try to weaken 50-year-old law protecting whales, seals and polar bears

One of the U.S.’s longest standing pieces of environmental legislation, credited with helping save rare whales from extinction, is the subject of an effort for cutbacks from Republican lawmakers who now feel they have the political will to do so

Republicans try to weaken 50-year-old law protecting whales, seals and polar bears
Environment|World

Heavy rains in Mexico leave nearly 30 dead

Heavy rainfall in Mexico has left at least 27 people dead and more missing, authorities said on Friday, as downpours triggered several landslides, cut off power in some

Heavy rains in Mexico leave nearly 30 dead
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World

Michelle Obama's Girls Opportunity Alliance pledges $2.5 million for grassroots education for girls

Former first lady Michelle Obama is putting new force behind efforts to ensure girls overcome educational barriers in some of the world’s most economically disadvantaged areas

Michelle Obama's Girls Opportunity Alliance pledges $2.5 million for grassroots education for girls
Crime|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|World

Political violence: What can happen when First Amendment free speech meets Second Amendment gun rights

Political violence, made easier to carry out by the proliferation of guns, harms democracy by shifting the field of political disagreement from debate to aggression.

Political violence: What can happen when First Amendment free speech meets Second Amendment gun rights
Environment|Political

A sacred lake, a Columbus statue, and an Indigenous people's long struggle for land

Before white settlers came to Onondaga Lake and the city of Syracuse grew along its shore, it was a sacred place for the Onondaga Nation

A sacred lake, a Columbus statue, and an Indigenous people's long struggle for land
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|MidEast|Political|US|World

Activist Laura Loomer blasts Pentagon over planned Qatar military facility in Idaho

Far-right activist Laura Loomer slammed President Donald Trump's administration on Friday over its deepening defense ties with Qatar and made false accusations

Activist Laura Loomer blasts Pentagon over planned Qatar military facility in Idaho
Environment|Science|World

Two powerful quakes strike off southern Philippines, killing at least 7 people

Philippine seismologists say that a new offshore earthquake with a preliminary 6.8 magnitude hit the same southern region struck earlier by an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4

Two powerful quakes strike off southern Philippines, killing at least 7 people
Business|Crime|Environment|Science|World

Blast destroys Tennessee munitions plant; 18 missing and feared dead

Eighteen people were missing and feared dead following an explosion at a munitions factory in rural Tennessee on Friday that obliterated the building and was felt for miles around.

Blast destroys Tennessee munitions plant; 18 missing and feared dead
Business|Crime|Environment|World

18 people dead or missing after massive blast at Tennessee military explosive plant, officials say

18 people dead or missing after massive blast at Tennessee military explosive plant, officials say

18 people dead or missing after massive blast at Tennessee military explosive plant, officials say
Crime|Environment|US

Blast at a Tennessee explosives plant leaves 18 missing and feared dead, sheriff says

Officials say an explosion at a Tennessee explosives plant has left 18 people missing and feared dead

Blast at a Tennessee explosives plant leaves 18 missing and feared dead, sheriff says
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US threatens visa restrictions, sanctions against UN members that back IMO emissions plan

The United States on Friday threatened to use visa restrictions and sanctions to retaliate against nations that vote in favor of a plan put forward by a United Nations agency to reduce

US threatens visa restrictions, sanctions against UN members that back IMO emissions plan
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|World

Deadly industrial accidents in the United States this century

Multiple people were killed after an explosion on Friday at a military explosives plant in Tennessee, and 19 people were unaccounted for, officials said.

Deadly industrial accidents in the United States this century
Environment|Science|World

Death toll rises in Philippines after twin quake triggering 2 tsunami warnings

Death toll rises in Philippines after twin quake triggering 2 tsunami warnings

Death toll rises in Philippines after twin quake triggering 2 tsunami warnings
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Political|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

Trump threatens China with export controls on Boeing parts

The United States could impose export controls on Boeing plane parts as part of Washington's response to Chinese export limits on rare earth

Trump threatens China with export controls on Boeing parts
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Venture Global sinks as BP's arbitration win renews worries over pending disputes

Venture Global shares plunged nearly 25% on Friday to their lowest level in five months after it lost an arbitration case with BP over the U.S.

Venture Global sinks as BP's arbitration win renews worries over pending disputes
Business|Environment|Health|Science|World

Indian cough syrups linked to child deaths not shipped to US, FDA says

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration confirmed on Friday that toxic cough syrups linked to children's deaths in India had not been shipped to the United States.

Indian cough syrups linked to child deaths not shipped to US, FDA says
Economy|Environment|Science|World

La Nina is back, but it's weak and may be brief. Will it still amp up the Atlantic hurricane season?

Meteorologists say La Nina has arrived, bringing cooler weather patterns worldwide

La Nina is back, but it's weak and may be brief. Will it still amp up the Atlantic hurricane season?
Business|Environment|Travel|US|World

Nor'easter without a name to bring ocean flooding and high winds to US East Coast

Tropical weather in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans is causing dangerous conditions in the United States, Mexico and the Caribbean

Nor'easter without a name to bring ocean flooding and high winds to US East Coast
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Shelter KC leader spends 24 hours on a bench to raise awareness about homelessness

Shelter KC leader spends 24 hours on a bench to raise awareness about homelessness

Shelter KC leader spends 24 hours on a bench to raise awareness about homelessness
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado revived Venezuela's opposition

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, a 58-year-old industrial engineer, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday.

Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado revived Venezuela's opposition
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political

Federal judge rules Trump administration cannot put conditions on domestic violence grants

A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration cannot put conditions on grants that fund efforts to combat domestic violence or provide access to abortion resources

Federal judge rules Trump administration cannot put conditions on domestic violence grants
Environment|Science|World

Critically endangered baby black rhino makes its debut at Cleveland zoo

A baby eastern black rhino has made its debut at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, giving a boost to efforts to conserve the endangered species

Critically endangered baby black rhino makes its debut at Cleveland zoo
Environment|Science|World

‘Numerous flash floods’ are about to unfold in the Southwest from a double dose of tropically-fueled rain

‘Numerous flash floods’ are about to unfold in the Southwest from a double dose of tropically-fueled rain

‘Numerous flash floods’ are about to unfold in the Southwest from a double dose of tropically-fueled rain
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Zelenskiy says Russia waited for bad weather for attack on energy sites

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that Russia deliberately waited for bad weather before staging a vast attack on Ukraine's energy system, adding the conditions reduced

Zelenskiy says Russia waited for bad weather for attack on energy sites
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Developing nations rack up $3.9 billion in net debt payments to China a year, study finds

Developing nations are now paying more to service debt owed to China than they receive in new loans, a shift that risks deepening economic strain and slowing

Developing nations rack up $3.9 billion in net debt payments to China a year, study finds
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Pemex overhauling multiple units at Deer Park, Texas, refinery, sources say

Mexico's national oil company Pemex completed the shutdown of multiple units at its 312,500-barrel-per-day Deer Park, Texas, refinery on Thursday to begin a multi-unit

Pemex overhauling multiple units at Deer Park, Texas, refinery, sources say
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Tesla rolls out lower-cost Model Y Standard variant in European markets

Tesla launched the new, lower-priced standard version of its best-selling Model Y SUV in Europe on Friday, aiming to reinvigorate demand in a

Tesla rolls out lower-cost Model Y Standard variant in European markets
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Venezuela's opposition leader Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize, dedicates to Trump

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado won the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for fighting dictatorship in the country and dedicated the

Venezuela's opposition leader Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize, dedicates to Trump
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Potent nor’easter will slam the East Coast with fierce wind, major coastal flooding and rain this weekend

Potent nor’easter will slam the East Coast with fierce wind, major coastal flooding and rain this weekend

Potent nor’easter will slam the East Coast with fierce wind, major coastal flooding and rain this weekend
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Air traffic controllers who duck unpaid work during the gov't shutdown could be fired, Duffy warns

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says he understands the frustrations and worries of air traffic controllers who have to work without a paycheck during the government shutdown, but he and the union that represents controllers are also now emphasizing that calling out sick in protest could cost them their jobs

Air traffic controllers who duck unpaid work during the gov't shutdown could be fired, Duffy warns
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Brazil's trading firm Timbro enters coffee export market as it sees room to grow

Brazilian trading company Timbro has added coffee to its portfolio, as it sees room to expand in the sector after traditional traders lost ground due to

Brazil's trading firm Timbro enters coffee export market as it sees room to grow
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Keystone XL pipeline could play part in tighter US-Canada ties, Carney says

Reviving the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline from Alberta to the U.S. could play a part in tightening U.S.-Canada energy cooperation, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Friday.

Keystone XL pipeline could play part in tighter US-Canada ties, Carney says
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Trump’s crackdown on EVs hits home in the Battery Belt

(Corrects company name in paragraph 12 to Benchmark Mineral Intelligence; restores dropped word "factory" in first paragraph) By Nora Eckert STANTON, Tenn.

Trump’s crackdown on EVs hits home in the Battery Belt
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Explosion at Tennessee explosives company

Rescue teams in Tennessee are responding to an explosion at Accurate Energetic Systems, which specializes in making military explosives. CNN's Ryan Young reports.

Explosion at Tennessee explosives company
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At least 19 unaccounted for following explosion at Tennessee explosives manufacturer

At least 19 unaccounted for following explosion at Tennessee explosives manufacturer

At least 19 unaccounted for following explosion at Tennessee explosives manufacturer
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Vulture nests in Spain reveal a centuries-old sandal and other stunning cultural artifacts

Vulture nests in Spain reveal a centuries-old sandal and other stunning cultural artifacts

Vulture nests in Spain reveal a centuries-old sandal and other stunning cultural artifacts
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Community art project honors victims of Lewiston mass shootings

Community art project honors victims of Lewiston mass shootings

Community art project honors victims of Lewiston mass shootings
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Ford reverses plan to claim EV tax credits, following GM

Ford Motor is walking back a program that would have allowed dealers to offer a $7,500 tax credit on EV leases after the federal subsidy expired September 30, the

Ford reverses plan to claim EV tax credits, following GM
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How China's new rare earth export controls work

China has further tightened export restrictions on rare earths ahead of talks between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping at the end of the month.

How China's new rare earth export controls work
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Gazans' joy tempered by shock as they eye remnants of homes after ceasefire

As thousands of Gazans began picking through the ruins of their shattered homes on Friday after a ceasefire deal, the excitement of return was quickly

Gazans' joy tempered by shock as they eye remnants of homes after ceasefire
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See how two years of war, loss and heartbreak has changed these Palestinians in Gaza

See how two years of war, loss and heartbreak has changed these Palestinians in Gaza

See how two years of war, loss and heartbreak has changed these Palestinians in Gaza
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Strong 7.4 magnitude quake strikes off Philippines, tsunami warnings lifted

A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.4 struck offshore in the southern Philippines on Friday, killing at least two people, while towns near the epicentre suffered

Strong 7.4 magnitude quake strikes off Philippines, tsunami warnings lifted
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Poland offers help as Ukraine reels from Russian attacks on energy infrastructure

Generators, extra electricity supplies and an LNG terminal are at Ukraine's disposal, Polish foreign minister Radoslaw Sikorski said on Friday, as Russia continues to attack Kyiv's

Poland offers help as Ukraine reels from Russian attacks on energy infrastructure
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Provisional administration to restart mining at Barrick Mali gold mine, sources say

Blasting is scheduled to begin at Barrick Mining's Loulo underground gold mine in Mali on October 15, four months after a court-appointed

Provisional administration to restart mining at Barrick Mali gold mine, sources say
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US awards $4.5 billion in border wall contracts, DHS says

The federal government has awarded 10 construction contracts worth $4.5 billion that will add 230 miles of barrier along the southwest U.S. border, the Department of Homeland

US awards $4.5 billion in border wall contracts, DHS says
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Colonial Pipeline to cut jobs, sources say

The Colonial Pipeline Company, operator of the largest U.S. fuel transportation system,

Colonial Pipeline to cut jobs, sources say
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NY AG Letitia James charged with mortgage fraud – a crime seldom prosecuted and rarely resulting in prison

In 2024, seven times more Americans were struck by lightning than were convicted of federal mortgage fraud.

NY AG Letitia James charged with mortgage fraud – a crime seldom prosecuted and rarely resulting in prison
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How pollution and the microbiome interact with Tregs, the immune system regulators whose discovery was honored with the Nobel Prize

Researchers are gaining insights into how external factors like air pollutants, diet and medications, and even microbes in the gut interact with regulatory T cells, for better or for worse.

How pollution and the microbiome interact with Tregs, the immune system regulators whose discovery was honored with the Nobel Prize
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Bubble, bubble toil and trouble

By Anna Szymanski, ROI Editor-in-Charge, and the ROI team  Hello Morning Bid readers! 

Bubble, bubble toil and trouble
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Who is Nobel Peace laureate Maria Corina Machado?

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for promoting democratic rights in her country and her struggle to achieve a transition to democracy,

Who is Nobel Peace laureate Maria Corina Machado?
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Want to move to Tuscany? This picturesque village is paying people $23,000 to move there

Want to move to Tuscany? This picturesque village is paying people $23,000 to move there

Want to move to Tuscany? This picturesque village is paying people $23,000 to move there
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Our engineering team is making versatile, tiny sensors from the Nobel-winning ‘metal-organic frameworks’

By trapping different molecules, metal-organic frameworks could make for efficient breath sensors that predict lung disease, cancer or diabetes.

Our engineering team is making versatile, tiny sensors from the Nobel-winning ‘metal-organic frameworks’
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What started with her babysitting money has now changed thousands of lives in Nepal

What started with her babysitting money has now changed thousands of lives in Nepal

What started with her babysitting money has now changed thousands of lives in Nepal
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Arctic seals and more than half of bird species are in trouble on latest list of threatened species

Arctic seals are being pushed closer to extinction and more than half of bird species around the world are declining

Arctic seals and more than half of bird species are in trouble on latest list of threatened species
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Ukraine says ‘massive’ Russian attack targeted energy infrastructure

Ukraine says ‘massive’ Russian attack targeted energy infrastructure

Ukraine says ‘massive’ Russian attack targeted energy infrastructure
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Scientists discovered something alarming seeping out from beneath the ocean around Antarctica

Scientists discovered something alarming seeping out from beneath the ocean around Antarctica

Scientists discovered something alarming seeping out from beneath the ocean around Antarctica
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Greece seeks to finalise Chevron gas exploration contract this year, says minister

Greece is working hard to finalise a contract with U.S. oil major Chevron and its Greek partner Helleniq Energy for energy exploration offshore Greece by the end of the year, the

Greece seeks to finalise Chevron gas exploration contract this year, says minister
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At least 2 dead from Philippines quake, official says

At least two people were killed by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck offshore in the southern Philippines, an official from a regional civil defence office said on Friday.

At least 2 dead from Philippines quake, official says
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Your plumber has a new favorite tool: ChatGPT

Your plumber has a new favorite tool: ChatGPT

Your plumber has a new favorite tool: ChatGPT
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Over a month’s-worth of rain could fall in the Desert Southwest and cause widespread and significant flooding

Over a month’s-worth of rain could fall in the Desert Southwest and cause widespread and significant flooding

Over a month’s-worth of rain could fall in the Desert Southwest and cause widespread and significant flooding