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US reinstates sanctions on Iranian oil sales after LNG, oil tanker attacks

The United States on Tuesday re-imposed sanctions on Iranian oil, as a U.S. official warned that Iran's attacks on vessels in the

Who are the Democratic Socialists of America?

The Democratic Socialists of America, a left-wing political group, is now playing an influential role in the U.S. Democratic Party. 

Oklahoma sues Allstate, says insurer underpays damages claims

Allstate was sued on Tuesday by Oklahoma, which accused the insurer of underpaying or denying claims for damage from wind and hailstorms over several years.

Hormuz shipping risk raised to severe after tankers hit, reviving U.S.-Iran tensions

A Qatari LNG tanker was at risk of exploding and a Saudi crude tanker was damaged near the Strait of Hormuz on

Venezuelan volunteers dig graves for quake victims as US defends government relief effort

At the La Esperanza cemetery in western Venezuela, local volunteers have been digging graves for victims

Reflecting Pool being drained – again – as Trump administration tries once more to fix landmark

Reflecting Pool being drained – again – as Trump administration tries once more to fix landmark

New York City high-rise evacuated after reports of falling debris

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the FDNY received reports that bricks were falling from a high-rise building under construction in Midtown Manhattan. No injuries have been reported and the building and others nearby have been evacuated, according to Mamdani.

Manhattan high-rise deemed stable after columns buckled, and some evacuations are lifted

An under-construction Manhattan high-rise at risk of collapse after columns buckled has been stabilized and some evacuations of nearby buildings have been lifted

Venezuelan cemetery expands burials for earthquake victims, many of whom remain unidentified

Venezuelan cemetery expands burials for earthquake victims, many of whom remain unidentified

Roseville Fire plans major drone expansion to speed emergency response

Roseville Fire plans major drone expansion to speed emergency response

Lack of accessibility; Woman and daughter stranded at auto repair shop

Lack of accessibility; Woman and daughter stranded at auto repair shop

China, Japan trade conflicting accounts of confrontation around Senkaku islands

China and Japan reported conflicting accounts on Tuesday of a confrontation near the disputed Senkaku Islands involving their coast guards and a Japanese fishing

Ford to recall over 110,000 US vehicles over wiper, pinion shaft issues, NHTSA says

Ford is recalling 110,626 Mustang vehicles in the U.S. in two separate recalls over malfunctioning windshield wipers and a rear differential pinion shaft that may fracture, the U.S.

Russia's largest oil refinery halts processing after drone attack, sources say

Omsk oil refinery, Russia's largest, has halted operations following a Ukrainian drone attack, two industry sources said on Tuesday.

World must close $4 trillion annual funding gap to reach development goals, UN says

Countries around the world must take decisive action to close a $4 trillion annual financing gap to ensure that sustainable development targets set just

Fiat launches Topolino mini EV in U.S. with $13,995 price tag

Fiat launched sales in the United States of Topolino, its two-seat, fully electric compact car, with a price starting from $13,995 and a range of up to 46 miles (74 km), the

Columns in Manhattan high-rise buckle, prompting evacuations

A high-rise building under construction in Manhattan remained at risk of collapse on Tuesday after two of its support columns buckled, officials said as engineers worked

Europe may face 'more deadly weeks' as new heatwave builds, WHO warns

The World Health Organization warned on Tuesday that Europe could face “more deadly weeks” ahead, with another intense heatwave forming over the Atlantic. 

Big Tech data centers are driving up power bills at America's Rust Belt factories

For years, electricity costs for the Belden Brick Company in Sugarcreek, Ohio, had been relatively stable.

Michigan hits nearly 1,000 cases of diarrhea-causing parasite, as more people are infected across several states

Michigan hits nearly 1,000 cases of diarrhea-causing parasite, as more people are infected across several states

Iran strikes three vessels near Strait of Hormuz as Trump arrives at NATO summit

Iran strikes three vessels near Strait of Hormuz as Trump arrives at NATO summit

Charges dropped against California doctor accused of driving family off Devil's Slide

Charges dropped against California doctor accused of driving family off Devil's Slide

After destructive storm, Goessel asks residents to help document the damage

After destructive storm, Goessel asks residents to help document the damage

New Florida law phasing out use of PFAS chemical used in firefighting foam linked to cancer

New Florida law phasing out use of PFAS chemical used in firefighting foam linked to cancer

‘We do need to defund the police’: 2020 interviews undermine Abdul El-Sayed’s claim he never advocated for unpopular movement

‘We do need to defund the police’: 2020 interviews undermine Abdul El-Sayed’s claim he never advocated for unpopular movement

Prepared, not scared: Dedicated volunteers in Nashville relay calm, straight-talk info during storms

When tornadoes threaten in Nashville, Tennessee, many people here turn to Nashville Severe Weather

County drone crashes into tree, lands in Lodi backyard during Fourth of July celebration

County drone crashes into tree, lands in Lodi backyard during Fourth of July celebration

Multiple cattle dead after rollover crash on I-40 in Midwest City

Multiple cattle dead after rollover crash on I-40 in Midwest City

Extreme heat dangerous for people with dementia, Oklahoma caregivers warn

Extreme heat dangerous for people with dementia, Oklahoma caregivers warn

New World screwworm confirmed in South Texas, prompting Flour Bluff hobby farm to take action

New World screwworm confirmed in South Texas, prompting Flour Bluff hobby farm to take action

Colorado cyclist advocates for safety regulations after crash with e-bike

Colorado cyclist advocates for safety regulations after crash with e-bike

Cuba hit with nationwide blackout as US pressure continues

Cuba hit with nationwide blackout as US pressure continues

Buckled columns at high-rise under construction prompt evacuations in New York City

Buckled columns at high-rise under construction prompt evacuations in New York City

Dramatic video shows roof collapse at BJ's Wholesale Club amid heavy rain

Dramatic video shows roof collapse at BJ's Wholesale Club amid heavy rain

Veteran-owned tree service helps neighbors clean up after severe storms

Veteran-owned tree service helps neighbors clean up after severe storms

Trump promised to cut electric bills in half. His energy policy is doing the opposite, new analysis finds

Trump promised to cut electric bills in half. His energy policy is doing the opposite, new analysis finds

Alligator attack leaves 11-year-old boy without dominant right hand

Alligator attack leaves 11-year-old boy without dominant right hand

'All of a sudden boom! It just blows up': Lifeguard survives lightning strike

'All of a sudden boom! It just blows up': Lifeguard survives lightning strike

When shareholder activists attack a company, its rivals may feel the heat too and change their ways

When companies are hit by activists, managers of competitors may fear that their company’s reputation would suffer if their turn comes next.

Electric companies don’t need to black out customers to prevent wildfires – here are 3 relatively fast, affordable solutions

Utilities face a dilemma: How to deliver power through dry, windy regions without accidentally starting a catastrophic fire.

Why the DOJ is investigating Philadelphia after police stripped gun permits from Black Panthers-inspired group

Philadelphia police revoked the carry licenses of five members of the Black Lion Party for International Solidarity, citing ‘good cause.’ Is that constitutional?

Too ugly, too noisy, too… American? France’s great air con debate

Too ugly, too noisy, too… American? France’s great air con debate

Man blown from 12th-floor apartment as deadly tornado rips through central China

Man blown from 12th-floor apartment as deadly tornado rips through central China

Tornadoes wreak havoc across central China as Typhoon Bavi looms offshore

Two tornadoes wrought devastation in central China's Hubei province, killing at least 11 people, as winds of up to 149 kph (93 mph) overturned cars and ripped

The world’s most livable city for 2026 has been revealed

The world’s most livable city for 2026 has been revealed

Yacht owners and public housing residents once shared Venezuela's coast. Now they share its ruin

In Venezuela, a devastating earthquake on June 24 has left about 17,000 people homeless

Oil gains after vessels attacked near Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices rose more than 2% on Tuesday after reports of attacks on vessels near the Strait of Hormuz revived fears of disruptions to shipping through the

Alberta and Ontario propose a pipeline to carry western Canada's oil to the east

The premiers of Alberta and Ontario have proposed a pipeline to carry western Canadian oil to the country's east as Canada seeks new markets

Islandwide blackout hits Cuba as its fuel reserve dwindles and aging grid crumbles

An islandwide blackout has hit Cuba as fuel reserves dwindle and its electric grid continues to crumble

Swimming in the cleaned-up Seine offers relief in Paris

The temperatures in Paris are sweltering once again, but now residents and visitors have a new way to cool off: by swimming in the river Seine. Melissa Bell reports

Corporate Japan's rare-earth warnings get louder as China keeps the spigot closed

A shortage of critical

Death toll from Venezuela quakes rises to 3,535 as thousands remain displaced

The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes has risen to 3,535, authorities said on Monday, while nearly 18,000 people remain homeless more than a week after the

The family of a man shot by the Tennessee National Guard demands release of video

The grandfather of a man shot and killed by two members of the Tennessee National Guard in Memphis says he wants answers

Heavy rain leads to New Jersey store roof collapse as heat wave breaks

Heavy rain and flooding are breaking a heat wave that gripped New York City and much of the Northeast last week

Cuba begins to restore power to Havana following nationwide blackout

Cuba began to slowly restore power on Monday after the country's national electric grid collapsed earlier in the day, the latest blow to

As quake rescue effort winds down, Venezuelans are left alone to recover their dead

Venezuelans are digging through earthquake rubble with their bare hands to recover loved ones as international rescue teams depart and anger rises over the government’s response

Rebounding AI stocks send the S&P 500 within 1% of its record

A rebound for AI stocks lifted the U.S. market

More than 373,000 US customers without power due to extreme weather

More than 373,000 homes and businesses were without power as of Monday due to extreme weather conditions across several areas of the United States, according to data from

Waukesha County residents now eligible for FEMA assistance following April storms, flooding

Waukesha County residents now eligible for FEMA assistance following April storms, flooding

Flooding kills two in China's Nanning as east braces for super typhoon

Flooding has killed at least two people in the southern Chinese city of Nanning, officials said on Monday, as rivers and reservoirs

Thousands still without power after damaging weekend storms hit Oklahoma

Thousands still without power after damaging weekend storms hit Oklahoma

Flood recovery efforts underway at Parkside East Apartments, almost 400 displaced

Flood recovery efforts underway at Parkside East Apartments, almost 400 displaced

Marshall Fire survivor connects families to free trauma resources amid Colorado wildfires

Marshall Fire survivor connects families to free trauma resources amid Colorado wildfires

Evacuation resource described as 'Uber for horses' aims to expand as wildfires continue to burn across state

Evacuation resource described as 'Uber for horses' aims to expand as wildfires continue to burn across state

Friendship bench reminds people they are not alone

Friendship bench reminds people they are not alone

French government survives no-confidence vote over heatwave handling

The French government survived a vote of no-confidence in parliament on Monday over its handling of a severe heatwave in late June.

Ukrainian drones hit Russia's largest refinery, in one of deepest strikes yet

Ukrainian drones struck Russia's largest oil refinery in Omsk, deep in Siberia, on Monday in what would be one of Ukraine's longest-range attacks of the war, Kyiv's military said on

Wildfire in southern France forces 10,000 people from their homes

A wildfire burning out of control in southern France has forced the evacuation of over 10,000 people from two dozen small towns and villages

Venezuela’s deadly earthquakes happened on a fault similar to the San Andreas, and the risks aren’t over yet – a geophysicist explains

Both faults are along plate boundaries that move in similar ways and have ruptured in enormously destructive earthquakes in the past.

Boston identifies gravestone believed to be among oldest of free Black person in America

Boston identifies gravestone believed to be among oldest of free Black person in America

Azerbaijan summons Russian envoy over attack on SOCAR fuel station in Ukraine

Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry said on Monday it had summoned Russia's ambassador to protest against what it said was a Russian drone strike on a fuel station belonging to

Families rally to help seniors displaced by Darby House fire: 'We have to take care of them'

Families rally to help seniors displaced by Darby House fire: 'We have to take care of them'

Florida’s school choice program offers universal vouchers but cannot show systemwide academic improvement

What has the Sunshine State learned from 27 years of school choice?

Exposure to everyday chemicals can add up – a toxicologist offers simple steps to reduce your dose

There’s no such thing as a ‘chemical-free’ life, but some simple steps can help you minimize exposures to daily chemicals.

Climate change means an earlier spring, which can be disorienting and threatening for migrating birds

Birds that migrate longer distances are the ones having the most trouble keeping up with climate change.

It may be almost impossible to make data centers pay their ‘fair share’ of electricity costs

Setting a price for power might seem straightforward, but in reality it’s extremely complicated – and residential customers have very little influence in the decision.

Why only 13% of surplus food gets donated by US supermarkets and other retailers to help hungry people – and how food pantries are trying to gather more

Picking up food more frequently from supermarkets doesn’t close the gap between what’s donated and could be donated, a supply chain scholar explains.

We knew this Super El Niño would be intense. But it could end up being even worse than anticipated

We knew this Super El Niño would be intense. But it could end up being even worse than anticipated

World absorbs historic Iran war oil supply loss, but depleted stocks bring risks

The world has absorbed with surprising ease the loss of over a billion barrels of oil supply since the Iran war began,

Eight killed in landslides at Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh

At least eight Rohingya Muslims, including women and children, were killed and several others injured early on Monday after heavy monsoon rains triggered

What the Guadalupe River left behind

What the Guadalupe River left behind

A visual guide to the Venezuela earthquakes

A visual guide to the Venezuela earthquakes

European shares retreat after hitting record high; easyJet surges on takeover offer

Europe's benchmark STOXX 600 index pulled back after hitting a record high on Monday as investors cashed in on gains

Bodies lie unclaimed and rats run rampant as months on Gaza’s ceasefire remains unfulfilled

Bodies lie unclaimed and rats run rampant as months on Gaza’s ceasefire remains unfulfilled

Malaysian lawmakers to hold hearing on Lynas-U.S. rare earths deal

A Malaysian parliamentary committee will hold a hearing on July 16 to discuss a $96 million rare earths supply deal signed between Australia's Lynas Rare Earths and

Six killed in India's Mumbai as rains wreak havoc, disrupt travel

At least six people including five children were killed when a group of buildings collapsed in the eastern suburbs of India's Mumbai on Sunday, the latest casualties of

3 firefighters killed in Colorado remembered for their bravery as wildfires churn in the West

Wildland firefighters have gathered to pay tribute to three of their own who died after they were trapped by flames a week ago in western Colorado

Super typhoon smacks into US Pacific island territories home to key military bases

Super typhoon smacks into US Pacific island territories home to key military bases

South Korea's Lee urges speed in launching mega chip projects

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Monday ordered officials to move quickly to get to work on major chip and AI projects announced last week.

Typhoon Bavi brings catastrophic winds to western Pacific islands

Super Typhoon Bavi was crossing the Mariana Islands in the western Pacific Ocean on Monday, lashing Guam, Tinian and Saipan and blasting Rota with catastrophic winds,

Fierce winds hit US Pacific territories as Super Typhoon Bavi makes landfall near Guam

A massive cyclone has made landfall over a U.S. territory in the western Pacific

Wildfires rage in Portugal, Greece and Spain while Greek authorities warn of toxic smoke

Hundreds of firefighters are battling wildfires in Portugal, Spain and Greece

DC experiences ‘Code Red’ air quality after massive fireworks display

DC experiences ‘Code Red’ air quality after massive fireworks display

Delta pilot reports a close encounter with a July Fourth firework before landing in Chicago

A Delta Air Lines flight and a high-flying firework reportedly came into contact in the sky above Chicago as the city celebrated the Fourth of July holiday

French wildfires force officials to ban public from Tour de France's third stage

By Gilles Guillaume and America Hernandez PARIS, July 5 - The third stage of the Tour de France that will take place on Monday will be closed to the public due to risks posed by a forest fire raging

7 OPEC+ countries agree to expand monthly oil production modestly as prices slide

A handful of countries in the OPEC+ oil-producing alliance are planning to increase their outputs modestly next month

How the Maryland Zoo protects animals during extreme heat

How the Maryland Zoo protects animals during extreme heat

Woman reunites with her father after losing home to Aspen Acres Fire: "I thought he was gone"

Woman reunites with her father after losing home to Aspen Acres Fire: "I thought he was gone"

Good Samaritan recounts helping passenger after tree slams onto SUV amid strong storms

Good Samaritan recounts helping passenger after tree slams onto SUV amid strong storms

Great American State Fair postponed due to extreme heat

The Great American State Fair shuts down until 5 p.m., as temperatures in Washington, DC hit the triple digits. The multiday heat wave is tightening its grip on the eastern United States, shattering records, straining the electric grid and threatening millions as they prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July outdoors.

Unbearable heat suspected in 19 New Jersey deaths as high temperatures give way to thunderstorms

Several days of scorching temperatures are suspected to have caused at least 19 deaths in New Jersey as a heat dome that had settled above parts of the central and eastern United States gives way to severe storms that have knocked out power to close to 1 million homes and businesses

Trump's administration won't seek new bids to repair the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

The Trump administration won't seek new bids to repair the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

Four-legged heroes: international dog squad helps save lives after Venezuela earthquakes

Four-legged heroes: international dog squad helps save lives after Venezuela earthquakes

Vessel forced out of New York ship parade over 'politically charged' banners

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New World screwworm is disgusting. How could it not be a food safety issue?

New World screwworm is disgusting. How could it not be a food safety issue?

The Nashville Zoo has become an unlikely battleground in America’s data center race

The Nashville Zoo has become an unlikely battleground in America’s data center race

OPEC+ approves further oil output increase as Hormuz exports start to recover

OPEC+ has agreed a further increase in output targets from August, the group said in a statement on Sunday, adding to

Tropical Storm Maysak killed 2 in China's south and heavy rains leave 5 dead in north

A tropical storm killed two people, caused dam breaches and forced tens of thousands to evacuate in southern China, state media reported

Heat wave disrupts Fourth of July events across US, strains power grids

A dangerous heat wave upended Fourth of July celebrations across swaths of the central and eastern U.S. on Friday, forcing officials

Searing heat and storms mar holiday with 3 children dead in Wisconsin and utility outages widespread

Authorities say a weather-related tragedy in Geneva Lake, Wisconsin, left three children dead even though they were wearing life jackets

Fireworks, heat and drought put this July 4th at high risk for wildfires

Every year, the number of human-caused fires spikes on July 4, and many of them are related to fireworks. When trees and grasses are dry and the temperature high, the risk rises even more.

3 children killed after boat capsizes during storm on Geneva Lake

3 children killed after boat capsizes during storm on Geneva Lake

Massive raw sewage discharge into Hudson River prompts health advisory in NYC and Westchester County

Massive raw sewage discharge into Hudson River prompts health advisory in NYC and Westchester County

First American pope marks July 4 on migrant island with plea for ‘compassion and generosity’

First American pope marks July 4 on migrant island with plea for ‘compassion and generosity’

Extreme heat wave in its final stretch and could fuel storms during July 4 celebrations

Extreme heat wave in its final stretch and could fuel storms during July 4 celebrations

The Seine used to be a toxic mess. Now it’s the hottest new swim spot in Paris

The Seine used to be a toxic mess. Now it’s the hottest new swim spot in Paris

A child can drown in seconds. Doctors want more families to be prepared

Doctors and others are sounding an alarm: More U.S. children have been drowning in recent years

Skip a trip to the ER while celebrating the Fourth of July

Skip a trip to the ER while celebrating the Fourth of July

3 dead and others rescued after boat capsizes on Wisconsin lake amid storms

Three people died and seven others were rescued after a boat capsized on a Wisconsin lake during a strong storm

Trump hails US exceptionalism before veering into darkly political speech to usher in America 250

President Donald Trump has ushered in the 250th anniversary of American independence with soaring rhetoric about American exceptionalism before veering into a darkly political speech with warnings about communism

Trump pardons 11, most for violating Clean Air Act

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Trump pardons former Abramoff partner, 9 people convicted of violating vehicle emissions controls

President Donald Trump on Friday pardoned 11 people, including a former business partner of Washington lobbyist Jack Abramoff and nine people identified by the White House as having helped people bypass emissions control systems on vehicles

‘Extremely high’ rates of heat-related ER visits, CDC says, with more coming Saturday

‘Extremely high’ rates of heat-related ER visits, CDC says, with more coming Saturday

What we know about Trump’s July Fourth fireworks event

What we know about Trump’s July Fourth fireworks event

Eastern US power grid operator orders emergency curbs as electricity use nears record

U.S. power grid operator PJM, the nation's largest covering much of the East Coast and Midwest, on Friday ordered customers in emergency electricity-reduction

Fallout from Venezuela's earthquakes turns political as opposition leader Machado seeks return

The fallout from Venezuela’s powerful twin quakes has evolved into a major test for acting President Delcy Rodríguez, sending her scrambling to prevent the humanitarian disaster from becoming a political one in the face of fierce public criticism and efforts by the Venezuelan opposition leader to return from exile

Trump administration’s interpretation of slavery under George Washington can be reinstalled

A federal court has given President Donald Trump's administration permission to reinstall interpretive panels that critics say whitewash the history of slavery at the site of President George Washington's home in Philadelphia

Start time for Mexico's game against England at the World Cup unchanged despite weather concerns

The World Cup match between Mexico and England on Sunday will remain at the original scheduled time despite concerns about a potential afternoon thunderstorm

Trump pardons 11 people, including several for Clean Air Act violations

Trump pardons 11 people, including several for Clean Air Act violations

Oil prices little changed as US-Iran peace efforts hold

Oil prices were little changed for the week as traders held on to hopes for a successful outcome from attempts to secure peace

Wildfire southwest of Denver forces thousands to evacuate and destroys more than 160 structures

A wildfire burning southwest of Denver forced the evacuation of thousands of residents and destroyed more than 160 structures as erratic winds pushed the blaze across two Colorado counties

Diarrhea-causing parasite that can contaminate raw produce causing misery across several states

Diarrhea-causing parasite that can contaminate raw produce causing misery across several states

A California farmer is giving away tons of nectarines that he's not allowed to sell

A California farmer has been giving away free nectarines this week amid a legal dispute with a food market and distributing company claiming exclusive rights over the variety of white nectarine he grows

Australian officials ask fans to respect the privacy of Neil, a 1-ton seal who respects nothing

Neil, a 2,200-pound elephant seal, has returned to his birthplace on the Australian coast, causing quite a stir

Tesla rolls out robotaxi service in Miami

Tesla said on Friday its robotaxi was available in Miami, as the electric vehicle maker looks to expand its autonomous ride-hailing operations.

Americans hit the roads for July 4 despite high gasoline prices

Americans are revving up for the Fourth of July holiday, undeterred by gasoline prices that remain elevated and well above historical levels.

Eastern heat on July 4 threatens World Cup players and fans

Forecasters say the hottest World Cup tournament match so far this year could hit Saturday afternoon, during the knockout round game between France and Paraguay in Philadelphia

Daring rescue mission launches to save a 3,200-pound NASA observatory from an untimely end

Daring rescue mission launches to save a 3,200-pound NASA observatory from an untimely end

Why is premium gas so expensive? More Americans are filling their cars with it

Why is premium gas so expensive? More Americans are filling their cars with it

Colorado brothers launch startup to improve geolocation, keep firefighters safe

Colorado brothers launch startup to improve geolocation, keep firefighters safe

Tribes hope Farm Bill can feed more people and preserve Indigenous culture

Dawn and Cassius Spears would like to expand their farm’s reach beyond their farm stand, but it’s challenging

Iran prepares for dayslong funeral for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war

Iran is preparing for the dayslong funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

As America turns 250, museums and parks fight to preserve the country’s troubled history 

A few minutes' walk from Philadelphia's Independence Hall, where the nation's founding ideals were debated and declared, another part of the

A new plan to keep the Reflecting Pool clean – including annual purge of ‘nasty’ muck

A new plan to keep the Reflecting Pool clean – including annual purge of ‘nasty’ muck

Cossacks guard petrol stations in Russian resort as anger grows over fuel shortages

Cossacks have been called in to keep order at petrol stations in a Russian holiday resort as authorities face growing anger over nationwide fuel shortages

Tropical Storm Maysak hits southern China's Hainan, flights and ferries suspended

Tropical Storm Maysak lashed southern China's island province of Hainan on Friday, making landfall with maximum winds near its centre of 23 metres per second (51 mph) and

Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that's falling back to Earth

A three-armed spacecraft is rushing to the rescue of a NASA telescope that’s in danger of crashing back to Earth

Why we have so many ways to measure hot weather

Why we have so many ways to measure hot weather

Tesla sales soar 25% in sign its troubles may be easing

Tesla sales soar 25% in sign its troubles may be easing

This pass high in the Swiss Alps is home to a James Bond car chase scene and a vintage steam railway

Train enthusiasts are celebrating the 100th anniversary of a historic Swiss railway as vintage steam locomotives ferry tourists through the stunning Alpine scenery as part of the celebration

Trump to visit Mount Rushmore to mark U.S. 250th celebrations

President Donald Trump on Friday travels to Mount Rushmore, the granite mountain in South Dakota where the heads of four American presidents are carved,

Venezuelans are rushing to identify the bodies of their loved ones as earthquake deaths multiply

The rush is on across Venezuela’s north coast to identify loved ones before it’s too late

At least 3,700 excess deaths reported during heatwave in France, Belgium and Netherlands

France, the Netherlands and Belgium have recorded 3,700 excess deaths during the June heatwave that sent temperatures soaring across Europe, with authorities warning that the

BHP workers approve Pilbara labour deal, unions cite lingering concerns

Workers at BHP's South Flank and Mining Area C iron ore operations in Western Australia have voted to approve a new labour agreement, unions said on Friday, while noting that many

Venezuela's interim leader angrily defends earthquake response

Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez has defended her government's response to last week's devastating earthquakes

Egg producers will pay $3.3M and donate 53 million eggs to settle price-fixing claims

The U.S. Justice Department and 17 states have reached settlement agreements with three major egg producers over allegations of that the companies illegally colluded in a multiyear scheme to raises prices

Heat records broken from DC to Boston, more to come Friday

Heat records broken from DC to Boston, more to come Friday

Canada advances Alberta pipeline to Pacific Coast to expand oil exports beyond the US

Canada moved to advance a Pacific Coast pipeline from Alberta as Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks to diversify oil exports beyond the United States while easing separatist tensions and preserving environmental protections on British Columbia’s northern coast

Brazil implements new regulations for meat exports to EU, Globo Rural reports

Brazil's Agriculture Ministry has started to implement new inspection procedures on the production of meat and meat derivatives to address trade requirements from the

Judge seeks stronger Trump assurances on plans for DC golf course project

A federal judge is demanding firmer commitments from the Trump administration regarding plans to renovate a historic golf course in Washington, D.C. U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes expressed concern Thursday over President Donald Trump's recent social media statements about starting renovations on the East Potomac Golf Links

Finding freedom from the heat on July 4th will be a challenge in eastern US

Gaining freedom from the heat will be a challenge this Independence Day in the eastern U.S., and it's already starting ahead of the holiday weekend

Blackstone's QTS terminates Digital Gateway data center project in Virginia

Blackstone's QTS said on Thursday it had terminated its planned Digital Gateway data center project in Virginia and withdrawn the associated filings after years of planning and

Why Denver stopped treating sidewalk repair as a DIY project – lessons for other cities and homeowners

New legislation in Denver created a program to build, repair and maintain sidewalks throughout the city.

How record heat and monumental fireworks could spark miserable air quality for July Fourth

How record heat and monumental fireworks could spark miserable air quality for July Fourth

Energy Dept. directs data centers to use backup generators during heat wave, freeing up power for AC

Energy Dept. directs data centers to use backup generators during heat wave, freeing up power for AC

Los Angeles-area gas appliance ban upheld by US appeals court

A divided federal appeals court on Thursday upheld a ban covering four Los Angeles-area counties on

Maine couple spots a bear chasing a moose calf and helps it escape

A Maine couple had an unexpected wildlife encounter while heading out for a day of fishing

Venezuelan security guard pulled alive from building basement 8 days after twin quakes

Rescuers have pulled a 43-year-old security guard alive from a collapsed basement, ending a grueling dayslong operation that became a symbol of hope after the devastation of twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela eight days earlier

Missouri jury sides with Enfamil maker Mead Johnson in case over preterm baby formula

A jury in St.

Tesla launches six-seater Model Y L in US to boost sales

Tesla on Thursday launched a six-seater long wheelbase version of its best-selling Model Y SUV in the U.S., aiming to boost sales of its electric vehicles after the removal of a key

Soccer-Fans keep up World Cup spirit in extreme Philly heat

World Cup fans are being confronted with punishing temperatures in Philadelphia this week, as a heat dome threatened to add extra

Trump wins court reprieve from restoring slavery, climate park exhibits

A U.S. appeals court on Thursday lifted a judge's order requiring President Donald Trump's administration to reinstall dozens of exhibits that it removed

'They left me no other option': Reedley farmer gives 125,000+ pounds of nectarines away amid lawsuit

'They left me no other option': Reedley farmer gives 125,000+ pounds of nectarines away amid lawsuit

Wimbledon kept its courts lush green as other London lawns browned in record heat

Grass in much of London turned brown last week amid a record heat wave that made Britain and the rest of Europe sizzle

New Denver rules target neglected properties, offering neighbors hope for long-standing "Poop House"

New Denver rules target neglected properties, offering neighbors hope for long-standing "Poop House"

Florida man charged after severely neglected pig found

Florida man charged after severely neglected pig found

Man pulled from rubble in ‘miraculous’ rescue 8 days after devastating Venezuela earthquakes

Man pulled from rubble in ‘miraculous’ rescue 8 days after devastating Venezuela earthquakes

Venezuelans dig by hand as fuel shortages stall rescue efforts

Nearly a week after twin earthquakes devastated La Guaira, citizens continue to dig their friends and family out of the rubble by hand without heavy machinery, as government response falters and outrage grows over a nation rich in oil but starved of gasoline. CNN's Isa Soares speaks with families and US volunteers on the ground in Venezuela.

America 250: Eight decades after Pearl Harbor, DNA technology brings a sailor home

America 250: Eight decades after Pearl Harbor, DNA technology brings a sailor home

As Venezuelan morgues fill and the death toll slowly rises, questions remain about how many are truly gone

As Venezuelan morgues fill and the death toll slowly rises, questions remain about how many are truly gone

Trump administration aims to cut regulations on US commercial fishing

The Trump administration moved to slash commercial fishing regulations from coast to coast on Thursday, including reopening New England waters to scallop

Europe targets shadow fleet tankers falsely using Cameroon flag, sources say

Europe is taking tougher action against tankers falsely using Cameroon's flag registry to transport Russian oil, including boarding

Families of 7 killed in Esparto fireworks explosion hold vigil one year later, continue push for justice

Families of 7 killed in Esparto fireworks explosion hold vigil one year later, continue push for justice

How FIFA World Cup leftovers are helping feed thousands of families

How FIFA World Cup leftovers are helping feed thousands of families

Shark attack on Alabama teen inspires the start of a national alert system

Lulu Gribbin survived a near-fatal shark attack in 2024

Firefighters prepare to assist autistic patients with new tools and training

Firefighters prepare to assist autistic patients with new tools and training

Hundreds of animals seized in drug bust surrendered

Hundreds of animals seized in drug bust surrendered

A waterless AI data center? A big experiment is under way in rural Utah

A waterless AI data center? A big experiment is under way in rural Utah

Retired police officer catches rare albino rattlesnake

Retired police officer catches rare albino rattlesnake

Firefighters killed as wildfires rage across the West

Three firefighters were killed battling the fast-moving Snyder Fire on the Utah-Colorado border as wildfires scorch tens of thousands of acres across the Western United States, prompting Utah to restrict July 4 fireworks amid extreme fire danger.

Why New Jersey’s balcony solar bill is a huge deal for renters

Why New Jersey’s balcony solar bill is a huge deal for renters

Ring camera captures Aspen Acres Fire engulfing family's property in Colorado

Ring camera footage shows the Aspen Acres Fire engulfing a family's property in Colorado. Joseph Armeanio, who shared the video with CNN, said he was away from the home at the time. The fire started early Monday and has since grown to more than 23,000 acres, the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office said.

Russian fuel crisis prompts rush for Chinese electric cars

A Moscow car dealership is struggling to keep up with demand for new electric vehicles from China as drivers look to sidestep a

Firefighters battle blazes in southern France after European heatwave

Two thousand firefighters were battling several wildfires fanned by strong winds along France's Mediterranean coast on Thursday, as the region grappled

This air conditioning strategy is the sweet spot for saving energy and money, experts say

Some of us have been told it's more energy-efficient and cost-effective to turn off our air conditioning when we leave home for work

Heat adds to strains on areas with data centers, raising the temperature on AI debates

Extreme heat like the weather sweeping the eastern U.S. drives up energy demands for data centers, adding to their strain on power grids and worsening air quality for surrounding areas

French government to face no-confidence vote over heatwave handling

French Green party lawmakers on Thursday filed a no-confidence motion against the government over its handling of a severe heatwave in late June, as the country braces for a

Albanian police use teargas to disperse anti-graft demonstrators

Albanian police used water cannons and teargas on Thursday to disperse anti-government protesters in front of parliament who threw eggs and flour at police

Northern Nigeria hunger reaches worst levels in nearly a decade, WFP says

More than 17 million people across nine conflict-hit states in northern Nigeria face severe hunger, the U.N. food agency said on Thursday, warning that violence and funding

As a major heat wave grips the eastern US, here’s how to stay safe – and the heat stroke warning signs to watch for

A public health researcher explains the signs to watch for that someone is developing heat exhaustion or heat stroke, and what to do.

Heat wave caused some 480 excess deaths in Netherlands, health authorities say

Last week's unprecedented heat wave led to around 480 excess deaths in the Netherlands, Dutch health authorities said on Thursday.

Albanian police use tear gas and pepper spray as Tirana protest turns violent

Albanian police clashed with protesters in Tirana during a demonstration against government corruption and a luxury development linked to Jared Kushner, son-in-law of U.S. President Donald Trump

Goal of higher voter turnout remains elusive in California as changes have extended ballot counting

California has enacted many changes over the years that were intended to boost voter turnout

Supreme Court bars states from protecting consumers if federal agencies won’t

A case involving the potential dangers of glyphosate, the active ingredient in the weed killer Roundup, relates to broader efforts to protect consumers.

Tesla's China-made EV sales rise 24.4% year on year in June

Tesla's China-made electric vehicle sales rose for an eighth month in June, supported by an extended recovery in the U.S. automaker's European sales.

25 of America’s most beautiful places

25 of America’s most beautiful places

Trump administration’s $46 billion 'smart wall' races ahead on the US-Mexico border

The United States is rapidly building what it calls a “smart wall” on the Mexico border, combining tall steel fencing with advanced technology like sensors and cameras

Heat waves are getting hotter. Can you guess why?

CNN News Central's Sara Sidner speaks with Ashley Ward, director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke University's Nicholas Institute, about what's causing the world's heat waves to grow more intense.

Verisk estimates over $10 billion in economic losses from Venezuela earthquake

Catastrophe and risk modeling firm Verisk said on Thursday it expects economic losses from the Venezuelan earthquake to exceed $10 billion.

Beijing identifies pilot killed in crash into city's tallest building

The pilot killed when a plane crashed into Beijing's tallest building last Friday was a 66-year-old man surnamed Liu, Beijing's Chaoyang district government said on

In Mojave Desert, startup JetZero builds novel plane to take on Airbus and Boeing

Inside a cavernous aircraft hangar in the Mojave Desert, JetZero is building a full-size demonstrator of what could be a 200-plus-seat jet, a

Bayer fuels break-up talk as Roundup placed in separate business

Bayer said on Thursday it was consolidating its U.S.

Trump biofuel goals hit reality as US plants lag

President Donald Trump's effort to boost production of bio-based diesel and deliver on promises to farmers and rural communities is

US beef prices stay red-hot for summer cookouts

U.S. grill masters and home chefs face sizzling beef prices for summer cookouts as drought and wildfires have discouraged ranchers from expanding cattle

Amazon vows action against India delivery partner after fire probe concludes

Amazon said on Thursday it will take "appropriate action" against a third-party delivery partner in India once a police investigation into a fire that

India's capital announces permanent anti-pollution curbs for toxic winter months

The government of India's national capital territory of Delhi has announced a spate of measures to curb air pollution during winter, months ahead of the

Kyrgyzstan asks neighbours for help with fuel supplies as Russian shortages bite

Kyrgyzstan asked Kazakhstan, Belarus, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan to help ensure stable fuel supplies late on Wednesday, amid concerns

Russian fuel frustration rises as crisis bites

In Russia's grain belt, farmers fret they will be unable to harvest their crops as a fuel crisis sparked by Ukraine's drone attacks on oil refineries and

Net-zero champion Europe snared by climate change on its doorstep

The June heatwave that broke a series of temperature records in Europe has focused minds on the urgency of adapting to global

Young survivors of Venezuela quakes run shelters as search drags on

The command center hums with activity as radios crackle to life, medical staff stop in to say hello and supplies are

China's Inner Mongolia bets on solar and wind but coal stays close

China's Inner Mongolia is expanding both renewable energy and coal use

Federal audit finds Puerto Rico awaiting billions of dollars nearly a decade after deadly hurricane

Lawmakers have released a federal audit that found that only 25% of some $14 billion in federal funds obligated for Puerto Rico’s power grid after Hurricane Maria razed it almost a decade ago has reached the U.S. territory

UPS never required detailed inspection of part that failed before engine flew off plane that crashed

UPS never required the detailed inspections needed to spot the problem that allowed an engine to fly off one of its planes before it crashed and killed 15 people last fall even after Boeing recommended it years earlier

Sightings of humpback whales surge in Rio de Janeiro, fueling demand for whale-watching trips

Humpback whales are increasingly spotted off Rio de Janeiro as their population recovers from past commercial whaling

Fast-moving wildfires scorch thousands of acres across the West, and there’s more danger ahead

Fast-moving wildfires scorch thousands of acres across the West, and there’s more danger ahead

Extraordinary heat in US Northeast arrives to clash with Fourth of July revelry

Multiday warnings of extreme heat have landed in New York, Boston and Philadelphia

Trump visits newly built Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota's Badlands

President Donald Trump visited the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota on Wednesday

Venezuelan medics fear earthquake aftermath will trigger widening medical crisis

With far more dead than living people taken from the rubble a week after Venezuela’s devastating twin earthquakes, doctors say the biggest dangers now facing survivors were untreated wounds and infectious diseases

US nuclear power regulator proposes changing rule protecting people from radiation

The U.S. nuclear power regulator on Wednesday proposed changes to a rule protecting people from radiation, the latest proposal pushed by the Trump

Venezuelans scour collapsed buildings by hand while government machinery stands unused

Venezuelans scour collapsed buildings by hand while government machinery stands unused

CDC urges people to prevent mosquito bites as West Nile virus season hits a strong, early start

West Nile virus season is off to its earliest and worst start since 2004

Teen has emergency surgery after unknowingly swallowing wire bristle during backyard barbecue

Teen has emergency surgery after unknowingly swallowing wire bristle during backyard barbecue

‘The greatest cosmic movie ever made’: Historic telescope kicks off an unprecedented survey

‘The greatest cosmic movie ever made’: Historic telescope kicks off an unprecedented survey

A giraffe named Gracie escaped in Texas. No one can seem to find her

An escaped giraffe has managed to stay a few steps ahead of a private ranch owner and local officials in Texas Hill Country for nearly two weeks

Gas plants for US data centers to be major source of climate change-linked emissions, report says

Dozens of planned gas plants to directly power data centers in the United States could emit as much greenhouse gas annually as Australia or France,

Fed's Warsh vows to 'disappoint' anyone who thinks he will tolerate inflation above 2%

Germany's top diplomat says EU-Mercosur deal still has issues to resolve

Germany's foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, said on Wednesday there were still "issues" to resolve before the European Union's trade agreement with

Trump honors Theodore Roosevelt in North Dakota, debuts new Air Force One

President Donald Trump dedicated a museum honoring Theodore Roosevelt on Wednesday, invoking the Republican president's legacy and linking

From Kansas to New York, historic heatwave bakes US ahead of July 4 holiday

By Brad Brooks, P.J.

Punishing heat wave hits eastern US, with a preview of what’s to come

Punishing heat wave hits eastern US, with a preview of what’s to come

Did the milk expire? California bans 'sell by' food labels to cut food waste

California is making food labels less confusing by banning "sell by" dates

Largest US power grid details price spikes, warns on record demand

PJM, the largest U.S. electric grid operator, on Wednesday detailed price spikes and warnings of massive transmission line congestion as it braced for

Local companies step up to help mom living with end-stage kidney disease

Local companies step up to help mom living with end-stage kidney disease

USDA announces $500 million in funding to expand US domestic fertilizer production

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced $500 million in new funding on Wednesday to expand domestic fertilizer production after the Iran war drove up prices.

Spotless uniforms, stalled cranes: Inside Venezuela’s faltering quake rescue effort

Many Venezuelan earthquake survivors across northern La Guaira state, in Caracas and surrounding regions are asking the same question

Woman spends decades rescuing homeless animals at shelter she helped build

Woman spends decades rescuing homeless animals at shelter she helped build

Tesla European registrations climb in June

Tesla registrations rose across several European markets in June, data showed on Wednesday, extending a recovery in the U.S. electric vehicle

Extreme heat tests cattle, but preparation helps producers stay ahead

Extreme heat tests cattle, but preparation helps producers stay ahead

What is the most American animal?

What is the most American animal?