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NextEra, Dominion want to create a massive power company as AI drives energy demand in the US

NextEra Energy is seeking to acquire Dominion Energy in an all-stock deal valued at about $67 billion, creating a massive power company as the energy needs of artificial intelligence drive demand higher in the U.S. It is one of the biggest proposed mergers so far this year and would create the world’s biggest regulated electric utility business by market capitalization, the companies said on Monday

May 18, 2026
NextEra, Dominion want to create a massive power company as AI drives energy demand in the US
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Flavored vapes led to a major shake-up at the FDA – 3 health policy analysts explain the science behind the controversial products

Flavored vapes draw new users – especially young people. On the flipside, they can also help some people quit smoking. Makary’s resignation makes it clear that the controversy isn’t going away.

May 18, 2026
Flavored vapes led to a major shake-up at the FDA – 3 health policy analysts explain the science behind the controversial products
Business|Economy|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology

Companies are hyping AI the same way they talked up sustainability, but there are ways to fix that

Many companies today overpromise what they can do with AI. They should learn from efforts to combat greenwashing and tighten standards.

May 18, 2026
Companies are hyping AI the same way they talked up sustainability, but there are ways to fix that
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|World

1 dead, 3 hurt as tanker truck carrying 8,800 gallons of fuel ignites on I-287 in New Jersey

1 dead, 3 hurt as tanker truck carrying 8,800 gallons of fuel ignites on I-287 in New Jersey

May 18, 2026
1 dead, 3 hurt as tanker truck carrying 8,800 gallons of fuel ignites on I-287 in New Jersey
Business|Environment|Technology|Travel|World

Why do ships under attack call this tiny office?

Vessels in trouble in the Strait of Hormuz call this small office in an English coastal city and the 18-person team then problem solves from thousands of miles away.

May 17, 2026
Why do ships under attack call this tiny office?
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

A newly rediscovered moth species in Florida may already be at risk

A newly discovered, rare species of moth appears to live only in the Florida scrub. Scientists hope that naming it will allow it to be protected.

May 18, 2026
A newly rediscovered moth species in Florida may already be at risk
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

What are those orange balls on some power lines?

Aviation marker balls don’t help with electricity flow or improve the efficiency of the power lines. But they do have a very important job.

May 18, 2026
What are those orange balls on some power lines?
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'A dark 20 months': Lake Lure reopens after over a year closure removing Helene debris

'A dark 20 months': Lake Lure reopens after over a year closure removing Helene debris

May 18, 2026
'A dark 20 months': Lake Lure reopens after over a year closure removing Helene debris
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4 crew members eject safely after two Navy jets crash during air show in Idaho

Officials say all four crew members ejected safely after two Navy jets collided and crashed during an air show at a military base in Idaho

May 18, 2026
4 crew members eject safely after two Navy jets crash during air show in Idaho
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

An asteroid discovered days ago will narrowly miss Earth

An asteroid discovered days ago will narrowly miss Earth

May 18, 2026
An asteroid discovered days ago will narrowly miss Earth
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

U.S. drill bit makers ramp up shift to steel as tungsten prices surge

U.S. drill bit manufacturers are shifting to steel-based products to cut costs as tungsten prices surge due to trade restrictions and tighter supplies.

May 18, 2026
U.S. drill bit makers ramp up shift to steel as tungsten prices surge
Arts|Environment|Political|US

‘It’s not supposed to look like you’re going to dive in’: Historians criticize Trump’s Reflecting Pool makeover as group sues

‘It’s not supposed to look like you’re going to dive in’: Historians criticize Trump’s Reflecting Pool makeover as group sues

May 18, 2026
‘It’s not supposed to look like you’re going to dive in’: Historians criticize Trump’s Reflecting Pool makeover as group sues
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Equinix faces challenge to Cape Town data centres over environmental concerns

A plan by U.S.-listed Equinix to build two data centres in Cape Town should not be approved without full disclosure of its water, power and environmental

May 18, 2026
Equinix faces challenge to Cape Town data centres over environmental concerns
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

PG&E warns Northern California counties of likely power shutoffs starting Sunday

PG&E warns Northern California counties of likely power shutoffs starting Sunday

May 18, 2026
PG&E warns Northern California counties of likely power shutoffs starting Sunday
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe

Library founded in 1854 receives book checked out over 100 years ago

Library founded in 1854 receives book checked out over 100 years ago

May 18, 2026
Library founded in 1854 receives book checked out over 100 years ago
Americas|Crime|Environment|Political|World

US-Mexico border wall construction is desecrating sacred sites, Indigenous leaders say

Indigenous leaders say that federal contractors are desecrating sacred Native American places and cultural sites at an unprecedented pace in the rush to build more walls on the U.S.-Mexico border

May 17, 2026
US-Mexico border wall construction is desecrating sacred sites, Indigenous leaders say
Environment|Science|Sports|Travel|World

3 Finnish divers arrive in the Maldives to remap the search for the bodies of 4 Italian divers

Three Finnish divers have arrived in the Maldives to help search for the bodies of four Italian divers believed to be in an underwater cave

May 17, 2026
3 Finnish divers arrive in the Maldives to remap the search for the bodies of 4 Italian divers
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

As electric bills rise, some states are focusing on the growing profits of utilities

The artificial intelligence boom is leading to fights in some states over growing utility profits

May 17, 2026
As electric bills rise, some states are focusing on the growing profits of utilities
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Science

Hawaii’s worst flooding in 20 years leaves farmers struggling and fewer veggies at the market

Hawaii's recent catastrophic flooding has devastated local farms, leaving many farmers struggling

May 17, 2026
Hawaii’s worst flooding in 20 years leaves farmers struggling and fewer veggies at the market
Arts|Business|Education|Environment|Food|Interview|Lifestyle|Science|Travel|World

Can coffee thrive in the shadow of the city?

Can coffee thrive in the shadow of the city?

May 17, 2026
Can coffee thrive in the shadow of the city?
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Emory physicist takes science out of the lab and onto the playground

Emory physicist takes science out of the lab and onto the playground

May 17, 2026
Emory physicist takes science out of the lab and onto the playground
Environment|Science|World

Timmy, the stranded humpback whale, found dead off Danish coast

Timmy, the stranded humpback whale, found dead off Danish coast

May 17, 2026
Timmy, the stranded humpback whale, found dead off Danish coast
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health

Maine communities mourn the 27-year-old firefighter killed in a lumber mill explosion

A 27-year-old firefighter who died in a massive fire and explosion at a lumber mill in Maine's midcoast region is being honored

May 16, 2026
Maine communities mourn the 27-year-old firefighter killed in a lumber mill explosion
Environment|Science|World

Humpback whale released after spectacular rescue effort found dead off Denmark

Authorities say a humpback whale found dead this week off a Danish island has been identified as the animal released two weeks ago in a spectacular and contentious rescue effort

May 16, 2026
Humpback whale released after spectacular rescue effort found dead off Denmark
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Political|World

As global crises multiply, scores of US diplomats say they have been forced out

As global crises multiply, scores of US diplomats say they have been forced out

May 16, 2026
As global crises multiply, scores of US diplomats say they have been forced out
Economy|Environment|Health|World

‘This is far worse’: When conflict 2,000 miles away compounds civil war at home

‘This is far worse’: When conflict 2,000 miles away compounds civil war at home

May 16, 2026
‘This is far worse’: When conflict 2,000 miles away compounds civil war at home
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Technology

FAA slashes hiring target, saying it can keep the skies safe with fewer air traffic controllers than it thought

FAA slashes hiring target, saying it can keep the skies safe with fewer air traffic controllers than it thought

May 16, 2026
FAA slashes hiring target, saying it can keep the skies safe with fewer air traffic controllers than it thought
Environment|Health|Science

Owl found stuck in a concrete mixer is on the mend and flying free

A great horned owl found stuck in a concrete mixer in Utah is now flying free after recovering at an animal sanctuary

May 16, 2026
Owl found stuck in a concrete mixer is on the mend and flying free
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Iran's top diplomat says a lack of trust is impeding talks to end war with the US

Iran’s foreign minister says that a lack of trust remains the biggest obstacle in negotiations to end the war with the U.S. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said contradictory messages from the U.S. have made Iran reluctant about its intentions in the stalled ceasefire negotiations

May 15, 2026
Iran's top diplomat says a lack of trust is impeding talks to end war with the US
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|US|World

U.S. Marshals find Pennsylvania fugitive living in the woods in Florida

U.S. Marshals find Pennsylvania fugitive living in the woods in Florida

May 16, 2026
U.S. Marshals find Pennsylvania fugitive living in the woods in Florida
Environment|Health|Science|World

Scientists find climate change is reducing oxygen in rivers worldwide

Global warming is causing rivers to slowly lose oxygen, threatening fish and other lives

May 16, 2026
Scientists find climate change is reducing oxygen in rivers worldwide
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

CNN brings you inside Cuba as recent developments worsen the country's energy crisis

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May 14, 2026
CNN brings you inside Cuba as recent developments worsen the country's energy crisis
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science|World

New species of giant dinosaur identified from remains found in Thailand

New species of giant dinosaur identified from remains found in Thailand

May 15, 2026
New species of giant dinosaur identified from remains found in Thailand
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Would a $1 rideshare fee affect wealthier or working-class Philadelphians more? 2 Chicago studies offer some perspective

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker has proposed a $1 fee on all Uber, Lyft and other rideshare trips in the city to help fund public schools.

May 15, 2026
Would a $1 rideshare fee affect wealthier or working-class Philadelphians more? 2 Chicago studies offer some perspective
Environment|Health|Science|Travel|World

From medieval plague ships to hantavirus: How outbreaks at sea helped to shape the international public health system

To stop the spread of infectious diseases, governments need information and other resources that countries around the globe share through international organizations.

May 15, 2026
From medieval plague ships to hantavirus: How outbreaks at sea helped to shape the international public health system
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

A fungal disease, along with climate change, threatens Colorado’s prized peaches

Cytospora canker damages peach trees and decreases orchard production over time.

May 15, 2026
A fungal disease, along with climate change, threatens Colorado’s prized peaches
Education|Environment|Health

Colorado Girl Scout troop creates "peace path" to help classmates resolve conflicts

Colorado Girl Scout troop creates "peace path" to help classmates resolve conflicts

May 15, 2026
Colorado Girl Scout troop creates "peace path" to help classmates resolve conflicts
Crime|Environment|US

Explosive device safely detonated after being found in critical Alabama reservoir

Explosive device safely detonated after being found in critical Alabama reservoir

May 15, 2026
Explosive device safely detonated after being found in critical Alabama reservoir
Economy|Education|Environment|World

A Texas town may offer a preview of a Trump plan to force noncitizens from public housing

A bungled message from a South Texas housing authority prompted mass flight

May 15, 2026
A Texas town may offer a preview of a Trump plan to force noncitizens from public housing
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Political

Author Ann Patchett urges a 'breath' for books as PEN gala raises $2M amid ban surge

Author Ann Patchett and film producer Jason Blum are among those who spoke at PEN America's annual gala, which raised more than $2 million for the century-old literary and free expression organization

May 15, 2026
Author Ann Patchett urges a 'breath' for books as PEN gala raises $2M amid ban surge
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Canada aims to double its electric grid by 2050 with clean energy and lower costs for users

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney unveils a clean electricity strategy aimed at doubling Canada’s electricity grid by 2050

May 15, 2026
Canada aims to double its electric grid by 2050 with clean energy and lower costs for users
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US|World

Trump says he is losing patience with Iran after talks with China's Xi

U.S.

May 14, 2026
Trump says he is losing patience with Iran after talks with China's Xi
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political|World

Cuba mulls US offer of $100 million in aid but wary of Trump's motives, blockade

Cuba on Thursday said it would entertain a U.S. offer of $100 million in humanitarian aid but expressed skepticism over President Donald Trump's intentions

May 15, 2026
Cuba mulls US offer of $100 million in aid but wary of Trump's motives, blockade
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

CIA chief visits Cuba as Trump urges sweeping changes

(Corrects date of Cuban revolution in paragraph 2, also, clarifies Ratcliffe´s visit to the island was second by a CIA director, not the first.)

May 15, 2026
CIA chief visits Cuba as Trump urges sweeping changes
Crime|Environment|Travel|US|World

US agents arrest tourist after video shows a rock hurled at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal's head

A tourist from Washington state is facing federal charges after a witness recorded what prosecutors say was a video of him hurling a coconut-sized rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal

May 14, 2026
US agents arrest tourist after video shows a rock hurled at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal's head
Economy|Environment

Trump administration aims to roll back limits on toxic wastewater from coal-fired power plants

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency wants to relax limits that require coal-fired power plants to prevent the release of toxic heavy metals into streams and rivers

May 15, 2026
Trump administration aims to roll back limits on toxic wastewater from coal-fired power plants
Business|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Political|US

US Rep. Max Miller sues his ex-wife for defamation in escalation of long-running divorce feud

Republican U.S. Rep. Max Miller of Ohio has filed a defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife and her legal team

May 15, 2026
US Rep. Max Miller sues his ex-wife for defamation in escalation of long-running divorce feud
Crime|Education|Environment|World

Detective works full time to revisit decades-old cold cases

Detective works full time to revisit decades-old cold cases

May 15, 2026
Detective works full time to revisit decades-old cold cases
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

Fayetteville residents press Swarm Aero at tense town hall over drone development

Fayetteville residents press Swarm Aero at tense town hall over drone development

May 15, 2026
Fayetteville residents press Swarm Aero at tense town hall over drone development
Crime|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Political|Science

'He had planned this': Mother of attempted abduction victim concerned over sex offender's sentence

'He had planned this': Mother of attempted abduction victim concerned over sex offender's sentence

May 15, 2026
'He had planned this': Mother of attempted abduction victim concerned over sex offender's sentence
Business|Economy|Environment|Travel

Flight path change at Sonoma County Airport generate thousands of noise complaints

Flight path change at Sonoma County Airport generate thousands of noise complaints

May 15, 2026
Flight path change at Sonoma County Airport generate thousands of noise complaints
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Health|Lifestyle

Who shops at farmers markets in the US?

Only about 1 in 5 of the Americans surveyed shop at farmers markets because they care a lot about food and enjoy buying, preparing and eating fresh food.

May 15, 2026
Who shops at farmers markets in the US?
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Cuba's electrical grid suffers partial collapse as protests flare

Cuba's electrical grid suffered a partial collapse early on Thursday morning, the country's grid operator UNE said, snuffing out power across eastern Cuba

May 14, 2026
Cuba's electrical grid suffers partial collapse as protests flare
Crime|Environment|Health|Travel|World

Small medical plane crashes in New Mexico mountains, killing all 4 people aboard

A small medical plane crashed in a mountain range outside Ruidoso, New Mexico, killing all four people aboard and sparking a wildfire in the surrounding forest

May 14, 2026
Small medical plane crashes in New Mexico mountains, killing all 4 people aboard
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Musk accused of 'selective amnesia,' Altman of lying as OpenAI trial nears end

A lawyer for Elon Musk hammered at the credibility of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Thursday, near the end of a

May 14, 2026
Musk accused of 'selective amnesia,' Altman of lying as OpenAI trial nears end
Business|Economy|Environment|Health

US EPA proposes delaying enforcement of Biden vehicle pollution rule

The U.S.

May 14, 2026
US EPA proposes delaying enforcement of Biden vehicle pollution rule
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US pledges $1.8 billion more for UN humanitarian aid even as it's cut foreign assistance overall

The Trump administration has announced $1.8 billion in additional funding for U.N. humanitarian aid

May 15, 2026
US pledges $1.8 billion more for UN humanitarian aid even as it's cut foreign assistance overall
Asia|Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology|World

What proteins in prehistoric teeth reveal about Stone Age sex between early human species

What proteins in prehistoric teeth reveal about Stone Age sex between early human species

May 15, 2026
What proteins in prehistoric teeth reveal about Stone Age sex between early human species
Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|World

Man charged after allegedly hurling rock at endangered monk seal

Man charged after allegedly hurling rock at endangered monk seal

May 15, 2026
Man charged after allegedly hurling rock at endangered monk seal
Business|Environment|Political|World

Iran allowing transit of Chinese vessels in Strait of Hormuz, Fars news reports

Iran has begun allowing some Chinese vessels to transit through the Strait of Hormuz following an understanding over Iranian management protocols for the waterway, the semi-

May 14, 2026
Iran allowing transit of Chinese vessels in Strait of Hormuz, Fars news reports
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|World

Oil ends flat as tanker crossings through Strait of Hormuz temper supply fears

Oil prices ended little changed on Thursday after Iran's state media said about 30 vessels had crossed the Strait of Hormuz, though attacks on one ship

May 14, 2026
Oil ends flat as tanker crossings through Strait of Hormuz temper supply fears
Economy|Environment|World

Cuba’s energy crisis to worsen as donated Russian oil runs out, minister warns

Cuba’s energy crisis to worsen as donated Russian oil runs out, minister warns

May 14, 2026
Cuba’s energy crisis to worsen as donated Russian oil runs out, minister warns
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|World

Supreme Court revives suit against major logistics company with potentially big effects on industry

The Supreme Court says man can sue a major logistics company after he lost part of his leg in a semi tractor-trailer crash

May 14, 2026
Supreme Court revives suit against major logistics company with potentially big effects on industry
Africa|Economy|Environment|Health|World

Almost 20 million people in Sudan still face acute hunger, monitors say

Some 19.5 million Sudanese people, or more than 40% of the population, are facing acute hunger, according to a report by a global hunger monitor, as the

May 14, 2026
Almost 20 million people in Sudan still face acute hunger, monitors say
Education|Environment|Science|World

Scientists dig up Southeast Asia's largest dinosaur in Thailand

Along a meandering river in a warm and arid region that is now Thailand roughly 113 million years ago, a plant-eating behemoth almost 90 feet (27 meters) long browsed

May 14, 2026
Scientists dig up Southeast Asia's largest dinosaur in Thailand
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

China's view on Elon Musk? Visionary, occasional villain

In China, Elon Musk has been the object of love - and occasional loathing.

May 14, 2026
China's view on Elon Musk? Visionary, occasional villain
Arts|Environment|Europe|Travel|World

Outcry in Italy over plans to expand Rome's famed Borghese Gallery

Italian heritage groups have said they will battle proposals to build a new structure near Rome's Borghese Gallery, saying the project would damage one of

May 14, 2026
Outcry in Italy over plans to expand Rome's famed Borghese Gallery
Africa|Economy|Environment|Health|World

Parts of Somalia face famine risk for first time since 2022

Areas of southern Somalia are at risk of famine, two global food security monitors said on Thursday, with one district reaching a level of hunger not seen in

May 14, 2026
Parts of Somalia face famine risk for first time since 2022
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Italy's defence minister urges decision on EU SAFE loans before deadline

Italy's defence minister said on Thursday he had written twice to the Treasury urging a decision on whether to tap a European Union arms-

May 14, 2026
Italy's defence minister urges decision on EU SAFE loans before deadline
Economy|Education|Environment|Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Pope Leo decries European military spending as 'betrayal' of diplomacy

Pope Leo on Thursday decried rising European military spending, which grew last year by the highest amount since the end of the Cold War amid pressure from

May 14, 2026
Pope Leo decries European military spending as 'betrayal' of diplomacy
Environment|Europe|Travel|World

Horde of amorous peacocks ruffles feathers in Italian seaside town

Horde of amorous peacocks ruffles feathers in Italian seaside town

May 14, 2026
Horde of amorous peacocks ruffles feathers in Italian seaside town
Africa|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Over 40% of Sudan's population face high levels of acute food insecurity, monitoring group warns

A global hunger monitoring group reported that over 40% of Sudan's population faces acute food insecurity through May

May 14, 2026
Over 40% of Sudan's population face high levels of acute food insecurity, monitoring group warns
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Uber driver rejects more trips as gas tops $4 per gallon

Uber driver rejects more trips as gas tops $4 per gallon

May 14, 2026
Uber driver rejects more trips as gas tops $4 per gallon
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

A'super El Niño?‘ Why it’s too early to forecast one with certainty, but not too soon to prepare

Twin cyclones helped trigger massive ocean warming in the Pacific. But whether that leads to a strong El Niño is still uncertain. Here’s what you need to know.

May 14, 2026
A'super El Niño?‘ Why it’s too early to forecast one with certainty, but not too soon to prepare
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Astrophysicists use ‘space archaeology’ to trace the history of a spiral galaxy

Astronomers want to understand how spiral galaxies form and get their massive spiral arms.

May 14, 2026
Astrophysicists use ‘space archaeology’ to trace the history of a spiral galaxy
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Honda just lost money for the first time in 70 years

Honda just lost money for the first time in 70 years

May 14, 2026
Honda just lost money for the first time in 70 years
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Will future missions to the Moon be sustainable? It may depend on whom you ask

Landing on the Moon can disturb its environment – people are discussing how to balance those concerns with political and economic goals.

May 14, 2026
Will future missions to the Moon be sustainable? It may depend on whom you ask
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Pope decries the rise of AI-directed warfare, saying it leads to a spiral of annihilation

Pope Leo XIV has denounced investments in AI and high-tech weaponry, warning they lead to a “spiral of annihilation.”

May 14, 2026
Pope decries the rise of AI-directed warfare, saying it leads to a spiral of annihilation
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

How much is a bat worth? Protecting these tiny insect-eaters isn’t just good for farms – their deaths cost taxpayers and the wider economy

When bats disappear, farms become less productive, and that has broad implications far beyond the crops.

May 14, 2026
How much is a bat worth? Protecting these tiny insect-eaters isn’t just good for farms – their deaths cost taxpayers and the wider economy
Economy|Environment|Science|World

El Niño is coming faster than expected and chances are rising that it will be historically strong

El Niño is coming faster than expected and chances are rising that it will be historically strong

May 14, 2026
El Niño is coming faster than expected and chances are rising that it will be historically strong
Environment|Science|Technology

NASA's Psyche spacecraft buzzing Mars on its way to a rare metal asteroid

A NASA spacecraft chasing a rare metal asteroid is swinging past Mars for a gravity boost

May 14, 2026
NASA's Psyche spacecraft buzzing Mars on its way to a rare metal asteroid
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Iran urges BRICS nations to condemn war, Indian-flagged vessel sunk

Iran’s foreign minister urged BRICS nations on Thursday to condemn what he called violations of international law by the United States

May 14, 2026
Iran urges BRICS nations to condemn war, Indian-flagged vessel sunk
Asia|Crime|Environment|World

Dust storms and lightning kill at least 96 people in northern India

Dust storms, heavy rain, and lightning have damaged homes and killed at least 96 people in northern India

May 14, 2026
Dust storms and lightning kill at least 96 people in northern India
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

China renews, then halts licenses for hundreds of US beef exporters amid Trump-Xi summit

Chinese customs appeared to have halted export clearances for hundreds of U.S. beef plants on Thursday, hours after Reuters

May 14, 2026
China renews, then halts licenses for hundreds of US beef exporters amid Trump-Xi summit
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Honda records its first-ever annual loss on a costly EV strategy

Honda says it racked up a full-year loss for the first time ever, losing $2.7 billion in the last fiscal year due to a costly electric-vehicle strategy

May 14, 2026
Honda records its first-ever annual loss on a costly EV strategy
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|World

BRICS foreign ministers meet in India as Iran war, oil prices and divisions test the bloc's unity

BRICS foreign ministers have started a two-day meeting in New Delhi

May 14, 2026
BRICS foreign ministers meet in India as Iran war, oil prices and divisions test the bloc's unity
Asia|Crime|Environment|World

Violent storm tears through India's most populous state, killing over 100

A violent storm bringing rain and hail scythed across India's most populous state of Uttar Pradesh, killing more than 100

May 14, 2026
Violent storm tears through India's most populous state, killing over 100
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

BlackRock's GIP teams up with Temasek, Abu Dhabi heavyweights to target $30 billion in infrastructure deals

BlackRock's GIP has partnered with Singapore's Temasek and Abu Dhabi's

May 14, 2026
BlackRock's GIP teams up with Temasek, Abu Dhabi heavyweights to target $30 billion in infrastructure deals
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US House passes bill allowing year-round sales of E15 gasoline

The U.S.

May 14, 2026
US House passes bill allowing year-round sales of E15 gasoline
Economy|Environment|World

Protests flare across Havana as power cuts deepen amid US blockade

Protests broke out across the Cuban capital of Havana on Wednesday evening as the city confronted its worst rolling blackouts in decades amid a U.S.

May 14, 2026
Protests flare across Havana as power cuts deepen amid US blockade
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets

Australian court finds grocery giant Coles misled shoppers over discounts

An Australian court on Thursday found that Coles, the country's No. 2 supermarket chain, had misled shoppers by hiking prices on hundreds of goods and then

May 14, 2026
Australian court finds grocery giant Coles misled shoppers over discounts
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

Land management company EagleRock raises about $320 million in US IPO

EagleRock, a land and resource management company that collects royalties and fees from oil and gas ‌production on the land it controls in the Permian Basin, has raised $320.1

May 14, 2026
Land management company EagleRock raises about $320 million in US IPO
Business|Environment|Health|Travel|World

Survivors of plane crash off Florida were on a life raft for hours with no idea if help was coming

Eleven people who survived a plane crash about 50 miles off the Florida coast were on a life raft for hours and had no idea anyone was coming to save them when rescue crews from the U.S. military arrived

May 14, 2026
Survivors of plane crash off Florida were on a life raft for hours with no idea if help was coming
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology|Travel

NTSB urges airlines to train their pilots better in simulations to deal with smoke in the cockpit

Safety experts recommended Wednesday that airlines develop realistic training to prepare their pilots to deal with smoke filling the cockpit, like what happened on a Southwest Airlines plane after a bird strike in 2023

May 14, 2026
NTSB urges airlines to train their pilots better in simulations to deal with smoke in the cockpit
Business|Crime|Environment|Health

Family injured in massive home explosion files lawsuit against PG&E, county, contractors

Family injured in massive home explosion files lawsuit against PG&E, county, contractors

May 14, 2026
Family injured in massive home explosion files lawsuit against PG&E, county, contractors
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle

Northern California gas prices top $6 as food truck owners feel the squeeze

Northern California gas prices top $6 as food truck owners feel the squeeze

May 14, 2026
Northern California gas prices top $6 as food truck owners feel the squeeze
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

US FAA to equip its airport vehicles with transponders

The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday it will spend $16.5 million to install transponders on its airport vehicles after a fatal

May 14, 2026
US FAA to equip its airport vehicles with transponders
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Ford stock surges 13% on investor optimism for new energy storage business 

Investor support for Ford Motor's energy storage business sent its stock soaring 13% Wednesday, the biggest single-day increase in about six years, following

May 14, 2026
Ford stock surges 13% on investor optimism for new energy storage business 
Crime|Environment|US

Stolen vehicle recovered from a Wisconsin lake after nearly two years underwater

Stolen vehicle recovered from a Wisconsin lake after nearly two years underwater

May 14, 2026
Stolen vehicle recovered from a Wisconsin lake after nearly two years underwater
Crime|Education|Environment|Technology

1 injured when Cybertruck crashes into preschool, sets building on fire

1 injured when Cybertruck crashes into preschool, sets building on fire

May 14, 2026
1 injured when Cybertruck crashes into preschool, sets building on fire
Business|Economy|Environment|World

BP to meet union leaders next week for Whiting refinery negotiations

BP will meet with union leaders on Monday to resume contract negotiations for workers at its Whiting, Indiana, oil refinery, the company and United Steelworkers union said

May 14, 2026
BP to meet union leaders next week for Whiting refinery negotiations
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance

Exxon, Chevron face dissent from proxy firms ahead of annual meetings

Proxy advisory firms Glass Lewis and Institutional Shareholder Services have recommended that Exxon Mobil and Chevron investors vote against some of the

May 14, 2026
Exxon, Chevron face dissent from proxy firms ahead of annual meetings
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US

US upstream oil and gas dealmaking hit two-year high in Q1 2026 

Dealmaking in the U.S. upstream oil and gas sector jumped to $38 billion in the first quarter of this year, marking the highest quarterly total in two

May 14, 2026
US upstream oil and gas dealmaking hit two-year high in Q1 2026 
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Macron ends Africa trip in Ethiopia with focus on UN reform and inclusive governance

French President Emmanuel Macron has concluded his Africa visit with talks in Ethiopia

May 14, 2026
Macron ends Africa trip in Ethiopia with focus on UN reform and inclusive governance
Environment|Science|US

Bald eagle hatchlings spotted in a Chicago park may be the city's first for more than a century

Two bald eagle hatchlings have been spotted in a Chicago park in what experts believe is a first for the Windy City in more than a century

May 13, 2026
Bald eagle hatchlings spotted in a Chicago park may be the city's first for more than a century
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|US

Suspected rat poison pellet discovery closes part of Santa Clara park after dog sickened

Suspected rat poison pellet discovery closes part of Santa Clara park after dog sickened

May 14, 2026
Suspected rat poison pellet discovery closes part of Santa Clara park after dog sickened
Education|Environment|Science

Impassioned students working to raise $10M to save bald eagle habitat in Big Bear Valley

Impassioned students working to raise $10M to save bald eagle habitat in Big Bear Valley

May 14, 2026
Impassioned students working to raise $10M to save bald eagle habitat in Big Bear Valley
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Hatchery delivers chicks to care home for therapy

Hatchery delivers chicks to care home for therapy

May 14, 2026
Hatchery delivers chicks to care home for therapy
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Technology

'It does give you choices': Man working to teach people about EVs through non-profit organization

'It does give you choices': Man working to teach people about EVs through non-profit organization

May 14, 2026
'It does give you choices': Man working to teach people about EVs through non-profit organization
Arts|Environment|Sports|Travel|World

Artist rolls out the green carpet for team Algeria with giant earthwork

Artist rolls out the green carpet for team Algeria with giant earthwork

May 14, 2026
Artist rolls out the green carpet for team Algeria with giant earthwork
Education|Environment

Historic Louisville documents discovered in Kentucky Cavern reveal stories from slavery era

Historic Louisville documents discovered in Kentucky Cavern reveal stories from slavery era

May 14, 2026
Historic Louisville documents discovered in Kentucky Cavern reveal stories from slavery era
Business|Crime|Environment|US|World

Expected closure of Everglades detention center is no accident given timing, environmentalists say

Environmental groups say the expected closure of a detention center in the Florida Everglades is linked to their lawsuit

May 13, 2026
Expected closure of Everglades detention center is no accident given timing, environmentalists say
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Fervo Energy crosses $10 billion valuation as shares soar in Nasdaq debut

Fervo Energy on Wednesday secured a valuation of $10.21 billion after its shares jumped 33% in their debut on the Nasdaq, signaling

May 13, 2026
Fervo Energy crosses $10 billion valuation as shares soar in Nasdaq debut
Environment|Health

Duck recovering after arrow found through its bill

Duck recovering after arrow found through its bill

May 14, 2026
Duck recovering after arrow found through its bill
Americas|Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|Political

Procession honors Maine Warden who died in Tuesday plane crash

Procession honors Maine Warden who died in Tuesday plane crash

May 14, 2026
Procession honors Maine Warden who died in Tuesday plane crash
Business|Economy|Environment|World

US grocery prices rose in April, but gas spikes weren't the only reason

Americans paid more for their groceries in April, but high gas prices were only one of the reasons why

May 13, 2026
US grocery prices rose in April, but gas spikes weren't the only reason
Business|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Sports

'An experimental approach': Fish and Game moves 34 elk from Big Willow Creek to the Panhandle

'An experimental approach': Fish and Game moves 34 elk from Big Willow Creek to the Panhandle

May 13, 2026
'An experimental approach': Fish and Game moves 34 elk from Big Willow Creek to the Panhandle
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Scientists find clues that a new tectonic plate boundary is forming

Scientists find clues that a new tectonic plate boundary is forming

May 13, 2026
Scientists find clues that a new tectonic plate boundary is forming
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Ukraine attacks Russian energy sites - what has been hit?

Ukraine has increased attacks on Russian energy facilities in recent months as peace talks have failed to make progress.

May 13, 2026
Ukraine attacks Russian energy sites - what has been hit?
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Technology|World

Top French court rejects Amazon challenge over French book delivery fees

France's highest administrative court, the Conseil d'Etat, rejected on Wednesday a challenge by Internet giant Amazon over minimum delivery fees on books, as the country

May 13, 2026
Top French court rejects Amazon challenge over French book delivery fees
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Fervo Energy raises $1.89 billion in US IPO

Geothermal energy developer Fervo Energy said on Tuesday it has raised $1.89 billion in its upsized U.S. initial public offering, highlighting robust investor appetite for the

May 13, 2026
Fervo Energy raises $1.89 billion in US IPO
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

How has the Iran war affected Middle East states?

LONDON, May 13 - The war that began on February 28 with a massive Israeli-U.S. bombing campaign against Iran has rocked the entire Middle East, wreaking damage to infrastructure and economies and

May 13, 2026
How has the Iran war affected Middle East states?
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Malaysia says Iranian oil transfers near its waters exploit a maritime loophole

Malaysia’s maritime agency says Iranian-linked tankers are exploiting “jurisdictional gaps” to conduct ship-to-ship transfers of sanctioned oil near its waters

May 13, 2026
Malaysia says Iranian oil transfers near its waters exploit a maritime loophole
Business|Education|Environment|Sports|Technology

A Philadelphia golf course seeks to reclaim its status as a force for opportunity and inclusion

The Philadelphia region is rich in golf history, yet the area's greatest contribution to the game may have come from public course in West Philadelphia

May 13, 2026
A Philadelphia golf course seeks to reclaim its status as a force for opportunity and inclusion
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

New community solar garden in Owatonna breaks ground with goal of reducing homeowner energy bills

New community solar garden in Owatonna breaks ground with goal of reducing homeowner energy bills

May 13, 2026
New community solar garden in Owatonna breaks ground with goal of reducing homeowner energy bills
Economy|Environment|Health|World

UN food agency halves Syria food aid, halts bread subsidy over funding shortages

The World Food Programme said on Wednesday it had halved emergency food assistance in Syria due to funding shortages, warning that millions remained vulnerable despite signs of

May 13, 2026
UN food agency halves Syria food aid, halts bread subsidy over funding shortages
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Political

Tyson Foods sees 'spotty' efforts to expand US cattle herd, CFO says

U.S. cattle producers are making "spotty" efforts to rebuild the nation's diminished herd and supplies will remain tight, Tyson Foods Chief Financial

May 13, 2026
Tyson Foods sees 'spotty' efforts to expand US cattle herd, CFO says
Economy|Education|Environment|Opinion|Science

Detroit’s water affordability crisis is tied to the uneven distribution of stormwater management costs – a fraught history explains why

Some Detroit residents spend as much as 25% of their disposable income on water bills. Many are struggling to keep up.

May 13, 2026
Detroit’s water affordability crisis is tied to the uneven distribution of stormwater management costs – a fraught history explains why
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political

Why Pennsylvania’s low-income residents are feeling the squeeze as gas prices rise

Cutting the state gas tax, as some have suggested, could lead to budget shortfalls down the line.

May 13, 2026
Why Pennsylvania’s low-income residents are feeling the squeeze as gas prices rise
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Falling space debris poses an escalating risk as spacecraft get stronger and more heat resistant

Some engineers are prioritizing ‘design for demise’ and planning satellites that are more likely to completely burn up in Earth’s atmosphere at the end of their lifespan.

May 13, 2026
Falling space debris poses an escalating risk as spacecraft get stronger and more heat resistant
Business|Economy|Environment|Travel|World

Trump's designs on Greenland prod investment, tourism likely to pay off faster than mines

New focus on Greenland since Donald Trump declared his aim to seize it could help boost investment there, with Arctic tourism likely to pay off faster

May 13, 2026
Trump's designs on Greenland prod investment, tourism likely to pay off faster than mines
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe

Mercedes Benz CEO: current EU rules have not spurred intended shift away from combustion engines

Current European Union rules such as an outright ban on internal combustion car engines in 2035 have not spurred the intended shift to electric vehicles, Mercedes Benz

May 13, 2026
Mercedes Benz CEO: current EU rules have not spurred intended shift away from combustion engines
Economy|Environment|World

German cabinet agrees to replace green-friendly heating law

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's cabinet agreed on Wednesday to scrap a contentious heating law and pass measures to boost long-term

May 13, 2026
German cabinet agrees to replace green-friendly heating law
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|World

Pemex confirms death of worker injured in explosion at Oaxaca refinery

A Pemex worker injured in an explosion at Oaxaca refinery in the Port of Salina Cruz died on Tuesday evening while receiving treatment en route to the hospital, Pemex said in a

May 13, 2026
Pemex confirms death of worker injured in explosion at Oaxaca refinery
Business|Economy|Environment|World

UAE-owned tanker leaks some fuel off Oman following Iranian strike

A unit of state-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company said on Wednesday that one of its tankers struck by Iranian drones last week has leaked a small amount of fuel off the

May 13, 2026
UAE-owned tanker leaks some fuel off Oman following Iranian strike
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Airlines tackle fuel cost surge with price hikes, outlook cuts

A surge in jet fuel prices from $85-$90 to $150-$200 per barrel amid the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran has blindsided the aviation industry, where fuel accounts for up to a quarter

March 10, 2026
Airlines tackle fuel cost surge with price hikes, outlook cuts
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

As the US starves it of oil, Cuba is pulling off one of the fastest solar revolutions on the planet — with China’s help

As the US starves it of oil, Cuba is pulling off one of the fastest solar revolutions on the planet — with China’s help

May 13, 2026
As the US starves it of oil, Cuba is pulling off one of the fastest solar revolutions on the planet — with China’s help
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Mexico's Pemex CEO, close ally of Sheinbaum, under threat as woes mount

The future of Pemex CEO Victor Rodríguez is increasingly uncertain as the longtime ally of President Claudia Sheinbaum

May 13, 2026
Mexico's Pemex CEO, close ally of Sheinbaum, under threat as woes mount
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World

Israel steps up attacks on Gaza since Iran truce, as military says Hamas rearming

Israel has escalated its attacks in Gaza in the five weeks since halting its joint bombing with the

May 13, 2026
Israel steps up attacks on Gaza since Iran truce, as military says Hamas rearming
Economy|Environment|World

India's Modi cuts size of his motorcade to save fuel, source says

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has "significantly" cut the size of his motorcade to save fuel, a government source said on Wednesday, days after he urged citizens to

May 13, 2026
India's Modi cuts size of his motorcade to save fuel, source says
Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology|Travel|World

Helsinki's costly cycling push draws crowds - and criticism

Finland's capital Helsinki has spent billions of euros on public transport and bicycle lanes — and plans more — despite mixed reactions from residents.

May 13, 2026
Helsinki's costly cycling push draws crowds - and criticism
Business|Economy|Environment|World

China's fishing fleet raises concerns off Argentina

On a balmy January night, an Argentine coast guard ship’s radio picked up garbled Mandarin broadcast from nearby boats. 

May 13, 2026
China's fishing fleet raises concerns off Argentina
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Science|Technology|World

US tariff whiplash pushed toy factory in China to brink of collapse

Had the United States kept tariffs on Chinese imports at triple digits for just one more day last year, Huntar Company would have collapsed, said David

May 13, 2026
US tariff whiplash pushed toy factory in China to brink of collapse
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

Some Japanese snack packages are turning black-and-white as Iran war depletes ink supply

The packaging on some snacks in Japan is turning a somber black-and-white, as the war in Iran disrupts the supply of an ingredient in colored ink

May 13, 2026
Some Japanese snack packages are turning black-and-white as Iran war depletes ink supply
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Trump, Xi to weigh rare earth truce extension, but China's curbs still bite

China and the U.S. are considering extending a truce on Chinese rare earth export curbs at a leaders' summit

May 13, 2026
Trump, Xi to weigh rare earth truce extension, but China's curbs still bite
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Vietnam state oil company urges US Navy to allow tanker through blockade, document shows

The trading arm of Vietnam's state oil company

May 12, 2026
Vietnam state oil company urges US Navy to allow tanker through blockade, document shows
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Incoming BHP CEO to consider bolt-on acquisitions for growth

Incoming BHP CEO Brandon Craig will focus on securing growth options beyond 2035 by ramping up exploration, partnering with peers and making bolt-on acquisitions where

May 13, 2026
Incoming BHP CEO to consider bolt-on acquisitions for growth
Crime|Environment|Political|US

‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ the controversial Florida migrant detention facility, expected to close, source says

‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ the controversial Florida migrant detention facility, expected to close, source says

May 13, 2026
‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ the controversial Florida migrant detention facility, expected to close, source says
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Global EV demand rises for second month, data shows

Global demand for electric vehicles rose for a second straight month in April as high petrol prices kept steering buyers away from combustion-

May 13, 2026
Global EV demand rises for second month, data shows
Environment|Science|Technology

Your local storm forecast is likely based on weather miles away – mesonets can help bridge that gap

Don’t blame the weatherman. A meteorologist explains where your local weather forecasts really come from, and what storm scientists are doing to bring them closer to home.

April 28, 2026
Your local storm forecast is likely based on weather miles away – mesonets can help bridge that gap
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

GM-LG's restart date at Ohio battery plant uncertain

A General Motors joint-venture battery company is bringing a small number of workers back to an idled electric-vehicle battery factory in Ohio this month, although

May 13, 2026
GM-LG's restart date at Ohio battery plant uncertain
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|US

US considers financing billions of dollars for nuclear plant parts, industry group says

The U.S.

May 12, 2026
US considers financing billions of dollars for nuclear plant parts, industry group says
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Union says BP delaying negotiations following Whiting refinery lockout

BP has not resumed contract talks with a U.S. steelworkers’ union since locking out more than 800 workers at its Whiting, Indiana, refinery in March, the union said on Tuesday,

May 13, 2026
Union says BP delaying negotiations following Whiting refinery lockout
Arts|Celebrity|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Black Sabbath bass player, Debbie Gibson praise effort to find new homes for beagles

Pop star Debbie Gibson and Terry “Geezer” Butler, co-founder of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath, are singing the same tune when it comes to sparing dogs from medical experiments

May 13, 2026
Black Sabbath bass player, Debbie Gibson praise effort to find new homes for beagles
Business|Entertainment|Environment|Food|Health|Lifestyle

Farm stand offers homemade breads, eggs and natural remedies on the honor system

Farm stand offers homemade breads, eggs and natural remedies on the honor system

May 13, 2026
Farm stand offers homemade breads, eggs and natural remedies on the honor system
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political

A bus carries the untold story of Colorado's Native peoples; "We're still here"

A bus carries the untold story of Colorado's Native peoples; "We're still here"

May 13, 2026
A bus carries the untold story of Colorado's Native peoples; "We're still here"
Business|Economy|Environment

Residents worry about impacts after Fort Smith chemical spill kills fish downstream

Residents worry about impacts after Fort Smith chemical spill kills fish downstream

May 13, 2026
Residents worry about impacts after Fort Smith chemical spill kills fish downstream
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Fire reported on natural gas platform off Santa Barbara coast

Fire reported on natural gas platform off Santa Barbara coast

May 13, 2026
Fire reported on natural gas platform off Santa Barbara coast
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Technology

Amazon looks to redefine a need for speed with 30-minute deliveries

Amazon is rapidly opening store-sized delivery hubs in dozens of U.S. and foreign cities to fulfill customers’ most urgent product needs in 30 minutes or less

May 12, 2026
Amazon looks to redefine a need for speed with 30-minute deliveries
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Europe|Health|Political

Who could replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader and Britain’s prime minister?

Who could replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader and Britain’s prime minister?

May 13, 2026
Who could replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader and Britain’s prime minister?
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science|Technology

Rare dinosaur species being studied at the Cincinnati Museum Center

Rare dinosaur species being studied at the Cincinnati Museum Center

May 13, 2026
Rare dinosaur species being studied at the Cincinnati Museum Center
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Iraq, Pakistan strike energy deals with Iran as Tehran flexes Hormuz control

Both Iraq and Pakistan have cut deals with Iran to ship oil and liquefied natural gas from the Gulf, according to five sources with

May 12, 2026
Iraq, Pakistan strike energy deals with Iran as Tehran flexes Hormuz control
Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World

China and US agree on opposing Hormuz tolls, State Department says

Senior U.S. and Chinese officials agree that no country can be allowed to exact shipping tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, the State Department told

May 13, 2026
China and US agree on opposing Hormuz tolls, State Department says
Business|Economy|Environment

Oil settles higher as hopes of peace in the Middle East dwindle

Oil prices settled higher for the third consecutive session on Tuesday as stark differences between the U.S. and Iran over a proposal to end the war in the

May 12, 2026
Oil settles higher as hopes of peace in the Middle East dwindle
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political

Remembering the Virginia leader who helped bring MLK to Peanut Park

Remembering the Virginia leader who helped bring MLK to Peanut Park

May 13, 2026
Remembering the Virginia leader who helped bring MLK to Peanut Park
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science

New Smithsonian exhibit traces bison’s rise, near extinction and comeback

New Smithsonian exhibit traces bison’s rise, near extinction and comeback

May 13, 2026
New Smithsonian exhibit traces bison’s rise, near extinction and comeback
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump downplays differences with China's Xi over Iran as he heads to Beijing for high-stakes summit

President Donald Trump is downplaying differences with President Xi Jinping over the U.S. conflict in Iran as he heads to Beijing for a high-stakes summit with the Chinese leader

May 12, 2026
Trump downplays differences with China's Xi over Iran as he heads to Beijing for high-stakes summit
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Student rescues woman from burning home

Student rescues woman from burning home

May 13, 2026
Student rescues woman from burning home
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|US

Maryland farm fire kills 35,000 chickens, officials say

Maryland farm fire kills 35,000 chickens, officials say

May 13, 2026
Maryland farm fire kills 35,000 chickens, officials say
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment

Ship operator and employee are charged in crash that caused the deadly collapse of Baltimore bridge

Prosecutors have filed criminal charges against the operator of the ship that crashed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in March 2024 leading to the deaths of six construction workers

May 12, 2026
Ship operator and employee are charged in crash that caused the deadly collapse of Baltimore bridge
Business|Economy|Environment|World

US EIA concedes Middle East supply disruptions are far worse than prior estimates

The U.S.

May 12, 2026
US EIA concedes Middle East supply disruptions are far worse than prior estimates
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Lobbying battle intensifies as E15 ethanol bill nears US vote

Biofuel advocates are making a last-minute push to convince House lawmakers to approve year-round sales of gasoline blended with

May 12, 2026
Lobbying battle intensifies as E15 ethanol bill nears US vote
Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Great horned owls may help homeowners with rodent control

Great horned owls may help homeowners with rodent control

May 13, 2026
Great horned owls may help homeowners with rodent control
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Lifestyle

Peach growers struggle after Del Monte cannery closure

Peach growers struggle after Del Monte cannery closure

May 13, 2026
Peach growers struggle after Del Monte cannery closure
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Outdoor workers already battling triple-digit heat before summer officially begins

Outdoor workers already battling triple-digit heat before summer officially begins

May 13, 2026
Outdoor workers already battling triple-digit heat before summer officially begins
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Firefighter creates program to help women break into the fire service

Firefighter creates program to help women break into the fire service

May 12, 2026
Firefighter creates program to help women break into the fire service
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe

Eni explores potential LNG assets deal with big funds, sources say

Italian energy group Eni has asked Morgan Stanley to help it to raise funds from investment firms such as Apollo, KKR and Stonepeak in

May 12, 2026
Eni explores potential LNG assets deal with big funds, sources say
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|US

US indicts two foreign operators, individual in 2024 collapse of Baltimore Key Bridge

The U.S.

May 12, 2026
US indicts two foreign operators, individual in 2024 collapse of Baltimore Key Bridge
Business|Environment|Political|World

Greenland's leader says US military presence part of talks with Trump's diplomats

Greenland's prime minister said on Tuesday that increasing the U.S. military presence in the Arctic territory was part of ongoing

May 12, 2026
Greenland's leader says US military presence part of talks with Trump's diplomats
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Suspending federal gas tax wouldn’t save drivers as much as they might hope – here’s what goes into the price of a gallon of gas

Suspending the federal gas tax, which would require Congress to agree, would drop gas prices only about 4% – less in high-cost states like California.

May 12, 2026
Suspending federal gas tax wouldn’t save drivers as much as they might hope – here’s what goes into the price of a gallon of gas
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology

Tesla ups investment in boost to Berlin battery cell production

U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla will increase its investment in battery cell production at its plant outside Berlin by almost $250 million, boosting its capacity target

May 12, 2026
Tesla ups investment in boost to Berlin battery cell production
Education|Environment|Science

Many of the Caribbean’s most important reefs are going unprotected

Healthy coral reefs can significantly reduce hurricane damage for coastlines, yet many still face harms, including pollution and ship damage, that people have the power to stop.

May 12, 2026
Many of the Caribbean’s most important reefs are going unprotected
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

20 beagles from Ridglan Farms arrive at Wisconsin Humane Society's Milwaukee campus

20 beagles from Ridglan Farms arrive at Wisconsin Humane Society's Milwaukee campus

May 12, 2026
20 beagles from Ridglan Farms arrive at Wisconsin Humane Society's Milwaukee campus
Environment|Science|Technology

A deep-ocean climate plan wins rare EPA approval, but is sinking plants in the sea the answer?

Ocean carbon removal is picking up, just as Microsoft pulls out as a major funder of carbon removal projects.

May 12, 2026
A deep-ocean climate plan wins rare EPA approval, but is sinking plants in the sea the answer?
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Genome sequencing is rewriting the history of disease outbreaks – but without social context, it can tell only part of the story

From the Black Death to the COVID-19 pandemic, combining the genetic data of a pathogen with historical records, archaeological artifacts and epidemiological studies can uncover its origins.

May 12, 2026
Genome sequencing is rewriting the history of disease outbreaks – but without social context, it can tell only part of the story
Arts|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

We studied what happened when financially struggling artists received $1,000 a month, no strings attached, for 18 months

Opponents of guaranteed-income programs often argue that recipients will simply take the money and be less motivated to do any work whatsoever.

May 11, 2026
We studied what happened when financially struggling artists received $1,000 a month, no strings attached, for 18 months
Environment|Science|World

Invasive plant threatens livelihoods in Colombia’s largest coastal wetland

Colombia's Cienaga Grande de Santa Marta wetland is facing an environmental crisis due to an invasive plant native to Asia

May 12, 2026
Invasive plant threatens livelihoods in Colombia’s largest coastal wetland
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Technology

Waymo recalls 3,800 robotaxis over risk of entering flooded roads

Waymo said on Tuesday it is recalling about 3,800 robotaxis in the United States after identifying a risk that vehicles could enter flooded roads

May 12, 2026
Waymo recalls 3,800 robotaxis over risk of entering flooded roads
Americas|Business|Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Finance|Political|World

Ecuador's Espinosa joins battle to lead United Nations

Antigua and Barbuda has nominated Ecuador's Maria Fernanda Espinosa as candidate to be the next United Nations Secretary-General, a U.N. official told Reuters on Tuesday.

May 12, 2026
Ecuador's Espinosa joins battle to lead United Nations
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Why you could pay $5 for gas even if oil doesn’t skyrocket

Why you could pay $5 for gas even if oil doesn’t skyrocket

May 12, 2026
Why you could pay $5 for gas even if oil doesn’t skyrocket
Economy|Environment|World

The shadowy network of Chinese oil refineries funding Iran

The shadowy network of Chinese oil refineries funding Iran

May 12, 2026
The shadowy network of Chinese oil refineries funding Iran
Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Norway faces dilemma on openness in wealth fund ethical divestments, finance minister says

When Norway's $2.2 trillion wealth fund — the world's largest — sells a company's shares over ethical concerns, should it explain why?

May 12, 2026
Norway faces dilemma on openness in wealth fund ethical divestments, finance minister says
Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

Australian miner Fortescue to pay $108 million for damage to Indigenous group's land

An Australian court on Tuesday ordered miner Fortescue to pay A$150 million ($108 million) in compensation to an Indigenous group for a cultural loss caused by iron ore

May 12, 2026
Australian miner Fortescue to pay $108 million for damage to Indigenous group's land
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Science|Technology

Thyssenkrupp Nucera halts hiring in high-cost countries as Q2 loss widens

Thyssenkrupp Nucera has frozen hiring in high-cost countries as part of broader saving measures, it said on Tuesday, after its second-

May 12, 2026
Thyssenkrupp Nucera halts hiring in high-cost countries as Q2 loss widens
Business|Crime|Environment|Travel|World

Malaysia searches for 14 missing after migrant boat capsizes

Malaysia's maritime agency has launched a search and rescue operation for 14 people missing after a boat believed to be carrying undocumented Indonesian migrants sank

May 12, 2026
Malaysia searches for 14 missing after migrant boat capsizes
Environment|Science|World

Global fire outbreaks hit record high as 'unprecedented' heat extremes loom, scientists say

Climate change has driven record-breaking outbreaks of fire in Africa, Asia and elsewhere this year, with conditions expected to get worse as the

May 12, 2026
Global fire outbreaks hit record high as 'unprecedented' heat extremes loom, scientists say
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Adults relive the musical camaraderie of their youth at band camps reprised for grown-ups

Some adults are turning to music camps as an antidote to a world of increased isolation as they decide on their summer plans

May 12, 2026
Adults relive the musical camaraderie of their youth at band camps reprised for grown-ups
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

US state governor pushes for grid reforms as power bills swell

The U.S. state governor of Maryland Wes Moore on Monday pushed for reforms in PJM Interconnection, the largest U.S. electricity market, including long-

May 12, 2026
US state governor pushes for grid reforms as power bills swell
Arts|Environment|Political|US

Trump’s blue repainting of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool draws lawsuit and questions about cost

Trump’s blue repainting of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool draws lawsuit and questions about cost

May 12, 2026
Trump’s blue repainting of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool draws lawsuit and questions about cost
Business|Crime|Environment|Technology|World

The MD-11 cargo planes like the one in last fall's deadly UPS crash in Louisville return to the air

The model of cargo plane that crashed in Louisville, Kentucky, last fall after an engine fell off a UPS plane as it was taking off resumed flying over the weekend

May 12, 2026
The MD-11 cargo planes like the one in last fall's deadly UPS crash in Louisville return to the air
Business|Environment

Trump administration cancels rule that made conservation a 'use' of public lands

The Interior Department is canceling a rule that put public lands conservation on equal footing with development

May 12, 2026
Trump administration cancels rule that made conservation a 'use' of public lands
Economy|Environment|Political|US|World

Trump nominates fired FEMA leader to again lead the agency

U.S.

May 12, 2026
Trump nominates fired FEMA leader to again lead the agency
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump wants to lift the federal tax on gas. But don’t expect much relief even if it happens

Trump wants to lift the federal tax on gas. But don’t expect much relief even if it happens

May 12, 2026
Trump wants to lift the federal tax on gas. But don’t expect much relief even if it happens
Business|Economy|Environment|Political

Trump delays order to boost beef imports and calm prices, Wall Street Journal reports

U.S.

May 12, 2026
Trump delays order to boost beef imports and calm prices, Wall Street Journal reports
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|World

Possible gas explosion and fire in Sao Paulo kills one, damages homes

A fire set off by a potential gas explosion killed one person in Brazil's biggest city Sao Paulo on Monday, while

May 12, 2026
Possible gas explosion and fire in Sao Paulo kills one, damages homes
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump says he'll move to suspend federal gasoline tax. He can't do it on his own

President Donald Trump is moving to suspend the federal tax on gasoline to help Americans shoulder surging fuel prices caused by the Iran war

May 11, 2026
Trump says he'll move to suspend federal gasoline tax. He can't do it on his own
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Oil prices settle higher after Trump says Iran ceasefire "on life support"

Oil prices settled almost 3% higher on Monday after U.S.

May 11, 2026
Oil prices settle higher after Trump says Iran ceasefire "on life support"
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Health

Family of Boeing worker who died after workplace injury demands transparent investigation

Family of Boeing worker who died after workplace injury demands transparent investigation

May 12, 2026
Family of Boeing worker who died after workplace injury demands transparent investigation
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Fervo Energy eyes $7.4 billion valuation in upsized US IPO

Geothermal power developer Fervo Energy said on Monday it was targeting up to a $7.37 billion valuation in its U.S. upsized initial public offering, underscoring strong investor

May 11, 2026
Fervo Energy eyes $7.4 billion valuation in upsized US IPO
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology|World

‘Not normal’: On one April day, all of the planet’s top 50 hottest cities were in a single country

‘Not normal’: On one April day, all of the planet’s top 50 hottest cities were in a single country

May 11, 2026
‘Not normal’: On one April day, all of the planet’s top 50 hottest cities were in a single country
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Science

When you don’t have the facts, argue the law: How Trump’s EPA is limiting its own ability to protect public health far into the future

The EPA’s new interpretations are strategically designed to appeal to the current US Supreme Court’s view of agency authority.

May 11, 2026
When you don’t have the facts, argue the law: How Trump’s EPA is limiting its own ability to protect public health far into the future
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

The missing link in America’s critical minerals push isn’t mining – it’s processing expertise

America was once the global leader in rare earth element production, but as processing moved to China, the US lost capacity and expertise. It can get them back.

May 11, 2026
The missing link in America’s critical minerals push isn’t mining – it’s processing expertise
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

The middle is a ‘unique place to be’ — what it’s like in the dead-center of America

The middle is a ‘unique place to be’ — what it’s like in the dead-center of America

May 11, 2026
The middle is a ‘unique place to be’ — what it’s like in the dead-center of America
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Water levels on Rhine river in Germany rising after rain, may normalise this week

Rain has increased water levels on the river Rhine in Germany enabling cargo vessels to sail with more freight after shallow water hindered shipping last week, although

May 11, 2026
Water levels on Rhine river in Germany rising after rain, may normalise this week
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology

Europe's EV investments near 200 billion euros, New Automotive data shows

Countries in the European Economic Area and Switzerland have committed almost 200 billion euros ($235 billion) to their electric vehicle (EV)

May 11, 2026
Europe's EV investments near 200 billion euros, New Automotive data shows
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|World

China's marriages drop to decade low, deepening demographic concerns

Marriage registrations in China fell 6.2% year on year in the first quarter and are about half 2017 levels, official data show, underscoring the demographic strain in a

May 11, 2026
China's marriages drop to decade low, deepening demographic concerns
Environment|Health|World

Australia to fly citizens home from virus-hit cruise ship, plans quarantine

Australia will charter a flight to evacuate its citizens from a Dutch-flagged luxury cruise ship linked to a deadly hantavirus

May 11, 2026
Australia to fly citizens home from virus-hit cruise ship, plans quarantine
Asia|Environment|Political|Science|World

Taiwan says it drove away Chinese research ship

Taiwan's coast guard said on Monday that it had disrupted "illegal" operations by a Chinese research ship in waters close to the island and driven it away, part of what

May 11, 2026
Taiwan says it drove away Chinese research ship
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

New Zealand state farming goes bush in support of nature credit market

New Zealand state-owned farming enterprise Pamu says it plans to convert 600 hectares (1,483 acres) of farmland into native forest to generate high-quality nature

May 11, 2026
New Zealand state farming goes bush in support of nature credit market
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

Saudi oil giant Aramco sees 25% jump in Q1 profit after shifting exports from Strait of Hormuz

Aramco, the world’s largest oil company, reported a 25% jump in first-quarter profits amid tight global oil supplies

May 10, 2026
Saudi oil giant Aramco sees 25% jump in Q1 profit after shifting exports from Strait of Hormuz
Asia|Environment|Travel|World

At least three dead and dozens trapped after volcano erupts in Indonesia

Mount Dukono erupted, leaving dozens trapped on a remote Indonesian island. CNN's Will Ripley reports.

May 08, 2026
At least three dead and dozens trapped after volcano erupts in Indonesia
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Venezuela's leader to defend her country's claim over mineral-rich Guyana region before UN court

Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez has arrived in the Netherlands to defend her country’s claim to a mineral- and oil-rich region in western Guyana before the United Nations highest court in a dispute that has spanned decades

May 11, 2026
Venezuela's leader to defend her country's claim over mineral-rich Guyana region before UN court
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Modi urges limits on fuel use, travel and imports to save forex

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged a spate of measures including fuel conservation, work-from-home practices and limits on travel and imports, as a surge in global

May 10, 2026
Modi urges limits on fuel use, travel and imports to save forex
Business|Environment|Food|Lifestyle|Travel

California king salmon returns to San Francisco markets after 3-year shutdown

California king salmon returns to San Francisco markets after 3-year shutdown

May 11, 2026
California king salmon returns to San Francisco markets after 3-year shutdown
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Travel

Take a journey from pioneer life to present day at Farmamerica

Take a journey from pioneer life to present day at Farmamerica

May 11, 2026
Take a journey from pioneer life to present day at Farmamerica
Business|Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|Technology

Police investigating reports of gas being stolen from vehicles

Police investigating reports of gas being stolen from vehicles

May 11, 2026
Police investigating reports of gas being stolen from vehicles
Environment|Health|Science|US|World

Mother shares daughter's hantavirus story as new outbreak draws global medical attention

Mother shares daughter's hantavirus story as new outbreak draws global medical attention

May 11, 2026
Mother shares daughter's hantavirus story as new outbreak draws global medical attention
Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Community rallies for pet rescue after 23 cats killed in fire

Community rallies for pet rescue after 23 cats killed in fire

May 11, 2026
Community rallies for pet rescue after 23 cats killed in fire
Crime|Environment|Science|Travel|World

Bodies retrieved from Indonesian volcano after eruption kills 3 hikers

Rescuers searching the hazardous slopes of Mount Dukono on Indonesia’s remote island of Halmahera have found the bodies of two Singaporean hikers two days after they were caught in a volcanic eruption

May 10, 2026
Bodies retrieved from Indonesian volcano after eruption kills 3 hikers
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Brockton High School's First-Aiders help students offer mental health support "before the adults can come"

Brockton High School's First-Aiders help students offer mental health support "before the adults can come"

May 10, 2026
Brockton High School's First-Aiders help students offer mental health support "before the adults can come"
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Food|Lifestyle

Iconic hot dog joint getting pushed out after 90 years for luxury high-rise, owners say

Iconic hot dog joint getting pushed out after 90 years for luxury high-rise, owners say

May 10, 2026
Iconic hot dog joint getting pushed out after 90 years for luxury high-rise, owners say
Americas|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Venezuela interim president arrives in Netherlands for Esequibo region hearing

Venezuela interim president Delcy Rodriguez has arrived in the Netherlands for a hearing at the International Court of Justice over the Esequibo region

May 10, 2026
Venezuela interim president arrives in Netherlands for Esequibo region hearing
Arts|Asia|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|World

Cats or dogs? In East Asia, more people are becoming feline fans

Cats or dogs? In East Asia, more people are becoming feline fans

May 10, 2026
Cats or dogs? In East Asia, more people are becoming feline fans
Business|Economy|Environment|Political

Oregon Democrats found a way to improve roads. Now their gas tax goes before voters as prices soar

A referendum on Oregon's primary ballot seeking to repeal a Democratic gas tax increase is complicating the affordability message central to the party's midterm election strategy

May 10, 2026
Oregon Democrats found a way to improve roads. Now their gas tax goes before voters as prices soar
Environment|Travel|World

Two Singaporeans confirmed dead in Indonesia volcano eruption, bodies retrieved

Two Singaporean nationals missing following the eruption of Mount Dukono on Indonesia's Halmahera island were confirmed dead on Sunday, the local rescue

May 10, 2026
Two Singaporeans confirmed dead in Indonesia volcano eruption, bodies retrieved
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

Iran war disruptions spark higher costs and lost income in Bangladesh

Tariqul Islam, a ride-share driver in Bangladesh, faces long fuel lines due to supply disruptions linked to the war in Iran

May 10, 2026
Iran war disruptions spark higher costs and lost income in Bangladesh
Australia|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Australia's Trump-aligned populists vow to fight mass migration after winning first lower house seat

Australia's right-wing populist One Nation party, which wants to emulate U.S.

May 10, 2026
Australia's Trump-aligned populists vow to fight mass migration after winning first lower house seat
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Travel|World

Frontier jet hits and kills pedestrian on runway in Denver during takeoff, airport says

A Frontier Airlines passenger jet struck and killed a pedestrian on a runway at Denver International Airport during a planned takeoff for Los Angeles late on Friday, the airport said

May 09, 2026
Frontier jet hits and kills pedestrian on runway in Denver during takeoff, airport says
Environment|Political|World

Settlers force exhumation of Palestinian man from West Bank grave, family says

(Refiles to amend word in headline to 'exhumation' from 're-burial.')

May 09, 2026
Settlers force exhumation of Palestinian man from West Bank grave, family says
Environment|Health|Science|Travel|World

The country where lethal hantavirus cases are on the rise. Experts blame climate change

The country where lethal hantavirus cases are on the rise. Experts blame climate change

May 09, 2026
The country where lethal hantavirus cases are on the rise. Experts blame climate change
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Why millions of Americans pay for unfinished electricity projects

Millions of Americans are unknowingly financing electric grid projects before they get any

May 09, 2026
Why millions of Americans pay for unfinished electricity projects
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|World

President of Parks and Rec? Trump asserts authority over public spaces in DC

President Donald Trump is making significant changes to the nation's capital as he focuses on renovations and new projects

May 09, 2026
President of Parks and Rec? Trump asserts authority over public spaces in DC
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle

That Mother’s Day bouquet could be getting pricier this year

That Mother’s Day bouquet could be getting pricier this year

May 09, 2026
That Mother’s Day bouquet could be getting pricier this year
Environment|Science|Travel|World

Indonesian rescuers find 1 body after volcano eruption as search continues for 2 more

Rescuers on Saturday recovered the body of an Indonesian woman who was caught in a volcanic eruption at Mount Dukono on Indonesia’s remote island of Halmahera a day earlier, as search operations continued to find the bodies of two Singaporeans

May 09, 2026
Indonesian rescuers find 1 body after volcano eruption as search continues for 2 more
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Rescuers locate two missing Singaporeans after Mount Dukono eruption, one Indonesian dead

Indonesian authorities on Saturday located the position of two missing Singaporeans, although it was not known if they were alive, and confirmed the death

May 09, 2026
Rescuers locate two missing Singaporeans after Mount Dukono eruption, one Indonesian dead
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Why Utah residents are protesting a massive AI data center project backed by Kevin O’Leary

Why Utah residents are protesting a massive AI data center project backed by Kevin O’Leary

May 09, 2026
Why Utah residents are protesting a massive AI data center project backed by Kevin O’Leary
Asia|Environment|World

Multiple hikers killed, others rescued after volcano erupts in Indonesia

Multiple hikers killed, others rescued after volcano erupts in Indonesia

May 08, 2026
Multiple hikers killed, others rescued after volcano erupts in Indonesia
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Fuel shortages and high prices push adoption of EVs in Africa, led by Ethiopia

Use of electric vehicles in Africa is surging, led by Ethiopia, as soaring prices and fuel shortages compel countries to opt for cleaner and cheaper transport

May 09, 2026
Fuel shortages and high prices push adoption of EVs in Africa, led by Ethiopia
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Iran’s injured supreme leader out of public view but still shaping strategy, US intel assesses

Iran’s injured supreme leader out of public view but still shaping strategy, US intel assesses

May 09, 2026
Iran’s injured supreme leader out of public view but still shaping strategy, US intel assesses
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Citi says oil could rise further if US-Iran talks remain thorny

Oil prices could rise further if U.S.-Iran talks remain thorny, Citi said, though inventory drawdowns, Strategic Petroleum Reserve releases, reduced Chinese imports, weaker demand

May 09, 2026
Citi says oil could rise further if US-Iran talks remain thorny
Environment

Maryland lawmakers await answers after air base jet fuel spill

Members of Maryland's congressional delegation are awaiting answers from the U.S.

May 09, 2026
Maryland lawmakers await answers after air base jet fuel spill
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Colombia urges Glencore to discuss Cerrejon coal mine closure with local authorities

Colombia's government on Friday said it will ask miner Glencore to meet with authorities in the northern province of La Guajira as well as community

May 09, 2026
Colombia urges Glencore to discuss Cerrejon coal mine closure with local authorities
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

$80,000 gift changes everything for veteran-serving nonprofit Top Dogg

$80,000 gift changes everything for veteran-serving nonprofit Top Dogg

May 09, 2026
$80,000 gift changes everything for veteran-serving nonprofit Top Dogg
Environment|Health|Science|World

Argentine authorities say hantavirus patients not likely infected in Tierra del Fuego province

Patients on a luxury cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak could not have been infected in Argentina's southernmost Tierra del Fuego province, said Juan

May 08, 2026
Argentine authorities say hantavirus patients not likely infected in Tierra del Fuego province
Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump releases government UFO files, more expected

At the order of U.S.

May 08, 2026
Trump releases government UFO files, more expected
Economy|Education|Environment|Political

New York Mayor Mamdani's 'freeze the rent' promise survives a noisy vote

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's best-known campaign promise was tentatively advanced in a cacophonous college auditorium as a city housing board

May 09, 2026
New York Mayor Mamdani's 'freeze the rent' promise survives a noisy vote
Americas|Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|World

Evidence points to human remains at home linked to Kristin Smart's killing, sheriff says

A California sheriff says that evidence suggests human remains were present at a home connected to the man convicted of killing 19-year-old college student Kristin Smart in 1996

May 08, 2026
Evidence points to human remains at home linked to Kristin Smart's killing, sheriff says
Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

A look inside Amazon's drone delivery service in Pontiac

A look inside Amazon's drone delivery service in Pontiac

May 09, 2026
A look inside Amazon's drone delivery service in Pontiac
Environment|Science|World

David Attenborough turns 100 and gets a newly identified species named after him

David Attenborough turns 100 and gets a newly identified species named after him

May 08, 2026
David Attenborough turns 100 and gets a newly identified species named after him
Environment|Science|Travel|World

Volcanic eruption on a remote Indonesian island kills 3 hikers

A volcanic eruption on a remote Indonesian island has killed three hikers

May 08, 2026
Volcanic eruption on a remote Indonesian island kills 3 hikers
Environment|Health|Science|World

Russia says radiation levels are normal after fires near Chornobyl

Russia said on Friday that it was carrying out enhanced radiation monitoring after fires in the exclusion zone around the Chornobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine but that

May 08, 2026
Russia says radiation levels are normal after fires near Chornobyl
Environment|Health|Science|Travel|World

Hantavirus cruise ship part of Antarctic tourism boom that some want better regulated

Tourism in the Antarctic Peninsula is a niche but booming industry powered by deep-pocketed adventure-seekers travelling thousands of miles to marvel at

May 08, 2026
Hantavirus cruise ship part of Antarctic tourism boom that some want better regulated
Entertainment|Environment|US

A faint meow in the rubble of a Mississippi tornado leads to a stunning rescue

Storm chaser Ashton Lemley was helping search through a Mississippi trailer park destroyed by tornadoes when he heard a kitten meowing from the rubble

May 08, 2026
A faint meow in the rubble of a Mississippi tornado leads to a stunning rescue
Business|Economy|Environment|Food

Trump administration settles meatpacking antitrust case in bid to bring down grocery prices

The Trump administration has reached a proposed settlement in an antitrust case against Agri Stats, a data-sharing company for the meatpacking industry

May 08, 2026
Trump administration settles meatpacking antitrust case in bid to bring down grocery prices
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Alarmed ASEAN leaders adopt crisis plan to mitigate backlash from Middle East war

Southeast Asian leaders have adopted in an annual summit a contingency plan to mitigate the impact of the Iran war on their people and economies but acknowledged it will be difficult to enforce complex steps like establishing a regional fuel reserve to ensure a steady supply

May 08, 2026
Alarmed ASEAN leaders adopt crisis plan to mitigate backlash from Middle East war
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Opinion|Political

Why a landmark Supreme Court ruling has failed to keep racial bias out of jury selection

The Supreme Court created a test 40 years ago to root out racial bias in jury selection. Here, a death penalty scholar explains why it’s not working.

May 08, 2026
Why a landmark Supreme Court ruling has failed to keep racial bias out of jury selection
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Science

Black, Hispanic, female and low-income elementary students are less likely to be identified with autism

New research shows that for every 10 boys identified with autism, only about two girls in a comparable situation were identified.

May 08, 2026
Black, Hispanic, female and low-income elementary students are less likely to be identified with autism
Economy|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology

Why Trump’s $2 billion buyoff to cancel offshore wind farms is a bad deal for American taxpayers and the US energy supply

Communities have been laying the groundwork for offshore energy projects for years and counting on the jobs and energy supply.

May 08, 2026
Why Trump’s $2 billion buyoff to cancel offshore wind farms is a bad deal for American taxpayers and the US energy supply
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology|World

Russian drones swarm smaller Ukrainian power stations, data shows

Russia has increasingly focused its aerial attacks on small Ukrainian power substations, with increased drone capacity allowing it to

May 08, 2026
Russian drones swarm smaller Ukrainian power stations, data shows
Environment|Health|Political|World

Somalia faces severe malnutrition crisis as WFP warns of aid halt

Somalia faces a severe malnutrition crisis and urgently needs more aid funding to avert a catastrophe, the United Nations World Food Programme said on

May 08, 2026
Somalia faces severe malnutrition crisis as WFP warns of aid halt
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

A massive 11,000-carat ruby has been unearthed in Myanmar’s war-scarred gemstone heartland

Miners in Myanmar have discovered a massive ruby, considered to be the second-largest by weight ever found in the country

May 08, 2026
A massive 11,000-carat ruby has been unearthed in Myanmar’s war-scarred gemstone heartland
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Rio Tinto considers raising stake in Argentina's Los Azules copper project, sources say

Rio Tinto is evaluating the economic potential of McEwen Copper's giant Los Azules project in Argentina as the mining group considers

May 08, 2026
Rio Tinto considers raising stake in Argentina's Los Azules copper project, sources say
Environment|Science

Thoreau the scientist – how environmental research informed ‘Walden’ and later works

Thoreau’s work as a pioneering physical scientist is almost invisible in popular culture, according to a geologist and Thoreau historian.

May 08, 2026
Thoreau the scientist – how environmental research informed ‘Walden’ and later works
Environment|Science|World

Despite gains combating deforestation in Brazil's Amazon, forest degradation is a looming threat

Brazil is on track to record its lowest Amazon deforestation rates since 2012

May 08, 2026
Despite gains combating deforestation in Brazil's Amazon, forest degradation is a looming threat
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Teens aren’t as disengaged as you may think: What adults get wrong about adolescents’ civic contributions

Young people don’t all contribute in the same way, and understanding the broader picture is the starting point for adults who want to support them.

May 08, 2026
Teens aren’t as disengaged as you may think: What adults get wrong about adolescents’ civic contributions
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health

How Pennsylvania’s new paid leave bill leaves the sandwich generation behind

Pennsylvania’s proposed paid leave may not be enough for sandwich generation caregivers, who are raising children and supporting aging parents.

May 08, 2026
How Pennsylvania’s new paid leave bill leaves the sandwich generation behind
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Trump’s crackdown on China-linked solar firms stalls U.S. factory boom

Top solar companies, banks and insurers have stopped doing business with at least a half dozen recently built U.S. panel factories because of uncertainty over

May 08, 2026
Trump’s crackdown on China-linked solar firms stalls U.S. factory boom
Entertainment|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Was Bigfoot just spotted in Ohio? Reported sightings stoke a long-running hunt for answers

Was Bigfoot just spotted in Ohio? Reported sightings stoke a long-running hunt for answers

May 08, 2026
Was Bigfoot just spotted in Ohio? Reported sightings stoke a long-running hunt for answers
Environment|Science|World

Indonesian authorities halt search for three hikers missing as Mount Dukono eruption continues

Indonesian authorities halted for the night a search for three missing hikers trapped by the continuing volcanic eruption of Mount Dukono, on Halmahera island, a local

May 08, 2026
Indonesian authorities halt search for three hikers missing as Mount Dukono eruption continues
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance

US hybrid-car sales soar, along with gas prices

Many American car buyers are gravitating to hybrid vehicles to offset the recent surge in gas prices from the Iran war, according to fresh industry sales data and

May 08, 2026
US hybrid-car sales soar, along with gas prices
Arts|Education|Environment|Political|Sports|Technology|World

Six key things we learned about Pope Leo in his first year

Six key things we learned about Pope Leo in his first year

May 08, 2026
Six key things we learned about Pope Leo in his first year
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Trump on Tour

Shuttle diplomacy reaches a peak in the week to come as U.S. President Donald Trump heads to China and his finance chief visits Japan.

May 08, 2026
Trump on Tour
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Water levels on river Rhine in Germany rising after rain but vessels still part loaded

Rain has raised water levels on the river Rhine in Germany enabling vessels to sail with more cargo after shallow water hindered shipping this week, but sailings with full

May 08, 2026
Water levels on river Rhine in Germany rising after rain but vessels still part loaded
Arts|Entertainment|Environment|Science|World

David Attenborough at 100: Key moments from an extraordinary life

David Attenborough at 100: Key moments from an extraordinary life

May 08, 2026
David Attenborough at 100: Key moments from an extraordinary life
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

David Attenborough, the excited but hushed voice of nature programs, turns 100

David Attenborough, the world’s most famous wildlife presenter, is celebrating his 100th birthday on Friday

May 08, 2026
David Attenborough, the excited but hushed voice of nature programs, turns 100
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|World

Some Unilever investors seek ESG reassurances in McCormick food deal

Some Unilever investors are pressing for the giant food entity created by a $65 billion deal with U.S. peer McCormick to

May 08, 2026
Some Unilever investors seek ESG reassurances in McCormick food deal
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Poll shows Swiss evenly split on proposal to cap population at 10 million

Swiss voters are evenly split on whether to back a referendum proposal to restrict Switzerland's population to 10 million, an opinion poll showed on Friday.

May 08, 2026
Poll shows Swiss evenly split on proposal to cap population at 10 million
Asia|Business|Environment|World

The death toll from an explosion at a fireworks plant in China rises to 37

The death toll from an explosion at a fireworks plant this week in central China has risen to 37, state media reported

May 08, 2026
The death toll from an explosion at a fireworks plant in China rises to 37
Economy|Election|Environment|Europe|World

Hungary's incoming prime minister plans a 'regime-change celebration' to mark Orbán's departure

Péter Magyar takes office as Hungary's prime minister on Saturday, ending Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule

May 08, 2026
Hungary's incoming prime minister plans a 'regime-change celebration' to mark Orbán's departure
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

ASEAN summit ends with only a push to fast-track oil share pact

Southeast Asian leaders were united on Friday in calling for a regional fuel-sharing framework to be ratified quickly, as their summit ended

May 08, 2026
ASEAN summit ends with only a push to fast-track oil share pact
Asia|Business|Environment|Health|Science|World

Death toll rises to 37 in China fireworks factory blast

The death toll has risen to 37 from 26 and one person remains missing after a fireworks factory explosion in the southern Chinese province of Hunan, state news agency Xinhua

May 08, 2026
Death toll rises to 37 in China fireworks factory blast
Business|Crime|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Both engines shut off and cockpit struggle came before 2022 China plane crash, NTSB data suggests

Both engines were intentionally shut down and there was a cockpit struggle before a China Eastern Airlines jet slammed into a mountain in 2022

May 08, 2026
Both engines shut off and cockpit struggle came before 2022 China plane crash, NTSB data suggests
Arts|Business|Education|Environment|World

Trump's plan to paint the Eisenhower office building could cost at least $7.5M, the White House says

President Donald Trump's plan to coat the granite exterior of a historic building next to the White House with white paint could cost taxpayers at least $7.5 million

May 07, 2026
Trump's plan to paint the Eisenhower office building could cost at least $7.5M, the White House says
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Political|US|World

Brazil's Lula reports progress in relations with US after talks with Trump

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Thursday that three hours of White House talks with U.S.

May 07, 2026
Brazil's Lula reports progress in relations with US after talks with Trump
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

UN experts warn US fuel blockade in Cuba puts human rights at risk

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May 08, 2026
UN experts warn US fuel blockade in Cuba puts human rights at risk
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|US

Father saves his son from falling power lines

Father saves his son from falling power lines

May 08, 2026
Father saves his son from falling power lines
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle

Flower shops plan deliveries carefully as gas prices surge

Flower shops plan deliveries carefully as gas prices surge

May 08, 2026
Flower shops plan deliveries carefully as gas prices surge
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle

Community rallies to keep Grocery Store open after Fire

Community rallies to keep Grocery Store open after Fire

May 08, 2026
Community rallies to keep Grocery Store open after Fire
Crime|Environment|Health|Science

Experts call for ban on sloth imports animals death at Sloth World in Orlando

Experts call for ban on sloth imports animals death at Sloth World in Orlando

May 08, 2026
Experts call for ban on sloth imports animals death at Sloth World in Orlando
Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Martin County Fire Rescue gets therapy dog to help with stress

Martin County Fire Rescue gets therapy dog to help with stress

May 08, 2026
Martin County Fire Rescue gets therapy dog to help with stress
Environment|US

Survivors of Mississippi tornadoes crawled under furniture and held onto their kids

Powerful storms that spawned at least three tornadoes tore through several Mississippi counties

May 07, 2026
Survivors of Mississippi tornadoes crawled under furniture and held onto their kids
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

'Very disappointed': Maricopa County supervisors approve controversial data center

'Very disappointed': Maricopa County supervisors approve controversial data center

May 08, 2026
'Very disappointed': Maricopa County supervisors approve controversial data center
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump-appointed FEMA Review Council proposes sweeping changes to federal disaster support

A council appointed by President Donald Trump has proposed significant changes to the Federal Emergency Management Agency

May 08, 2026
Trump-appointed FEMA Review Council proposes sweeping changes to federal disaster support
Business|Environment

Family inspires bill to help with oil & gas flooding their home

Family inspires bill to help with oil & gas flooding their home

May 08, 2026
Family inspires bill to help with oil & gas flooding their home
Environment|Health|Science|World

Scientists say don't forget about plants. Climate change is endangering tens of thousands of species

Global warming extinctions usually have people picturing the last polar bears or other furry critters disappearing

May 08, 2026
Scientists say don't forget about plants. Climate change is endangering tens of thousands of species
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Thief rips airbag out of Chevy Trailblazer, leaves owner with $2K repair bill

Thief rips airbag out of Chevy Trailblazer, leaves owner with $2K repair bill

May 08, 2026
Thief rips airbag out of Chevy Trailblazer, leaves owner with $2K repair bill
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

A new experiment deepens the mystery over gravitational constant, Big G

A new experiment deepens the mystery over gravitational constant, Big G

May 08, 2026
A new experiment deepens the mystery over gravitational constant, Big G
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

Wind projects are stalled because the Pentagon isn't completing its reviews, industry group says

A clean energy group says the Pentagon is holding up the development of more than 250 new onshore wind farms on private lands by failing to complete its national security reviews

May 07, 2026
Wind projects are stalled because the Pentagon isn't completing its reviews, industry group says
Environment|Health|Science|World

Agency will move forward with plans to propose weakening some Biden-era PFAS limits, official says

The Trump administration plans to weaken some Biden-era limits on "forever chemicals" in drinking water

May 07, 2026
Agency will move forward with plans to propose weakening some Biden-era PFAS limits, official says
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Video shows 2 Florida alligators "violently" fighting in front of home: "It was scary"

Video shows 2 Florida alligators "violently" fighting in front of home: "It was scary"

May 07, 2026
Video shows 2 Florida alligators "violently" fighting in front of home: "It was scary"
Economy|Education|Environment|Health

A couple is working to protect a vital resource in a Texas village

A couple is working to protect a vital resource in a Texas village

May 07, 2026
A couple is working to protect a vital resource in a Texas village
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

A decoy duck carver keeping a tradition alive

A decoy duck carver keeping a tradition alive

May 07, 2026
A decoy duck carver keeping a tradition alive
Arts|Environment|Food

Winery loses almost all of its grapes after late Virginia frost: 'We need you'

Winery loses almost all of its grapes after late Virginia frost: 'We need you'

May 07, 2026
Winery loses almost all of its grapes after late Virginia frost: 'We need you'
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|MidEast|Travel|World

Indian seafarers endured nightly blasts, lack of food in Iran war ordeal

Nightly explosions of drones and missiles terrified Indian sailor Tithi Chiranjeevi after his ship was stranded in Iran for more than a month by the Strait

May 07, 2026
Indian seafarers endured nightly blasts, lack of food in Iran war ordeal
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Cheniere reports Q1 loss but raises 2026 outlook on higher LNG output, margins

Cheniere Energy said on Thursday that Middle East supply disruptions were tightening global LNG markets and increasing competition for flexible U.S

May 07, 2026
Cheniere reports Q1 loss but raises 2026 outlook on higher LNG output, margins
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

Air conditioning battery program for renters could help cities manage grid stress during heat waves

A renter-friendly pilot program in New York City is aiming to reduce strain on the power grid while helping customers with power bills

May 07, 2026
Air conditioning battery program for renters could help cities manage grid stress during heat waves
Arts|Education|Environment|Opinion|Science

Trump’s new ‘Coalie’ mascot and myth of ‘clean, beautiful coal’ have a long history in advertising

Ads from the 19th and 20th centuries shows how the industry has long tried to promote coal as clean and even healthy, despite evidence to the contrary.

May 07, 2026
Trump’s new ‘Coalie’ mascot and myth of ‘clean, beautiful coal’ have a long history in advertising
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Online hate groups sustain their messages by repeating powerful stories or routinely adding new allegations

Repeating harmful ideas online, or regularly making fresh accusations, keeps hate groups alive.

May 07, 2026
Online hate groups sustain their messages by repeating powerful stories or routinely adding new allegations
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Tensions over pro-Israel lobbying group highlight rifts in Democratic primaries

A growing number of Democratic primary challengers are making opposition to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee a campaign issue as they seek to

May 07, 2026
Tensions over pro-Israel lobbying group highlight rifts in Democratic primaries
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Hungry to sell, UAE slips hidden oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz

With their location trackers shut off to avoid Iranian attacks, the United Arab Emirates and buyers have recently sailed several

May 07, 2026
Hungry to sell, UAE slips hidden oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

EV maker Polestar's quarterly loss widens as tariffs, pricing pressure weigh on margins

Sweden's Polestar reported a bigger first-quarter loss on Thursday, as pricing pressure and U.S. tariffs offset stronger sales, sending its

May 07, 2026
EV maker Polestar's quarterly loss widens as tariffs, pricing pressure weigh on margins
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets

Americold forms cold storage joint venture with investment firm EQT

Americold Realty Trust said on Thursday it has formed a joint venture with investment firm EQT's Active Core Infrastructure fund that would focus on cold-storage warehouses in North

May 07, 2026
Americold forms cold storage joint venture with investment firm EQT
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Iran war to accelerate China's shift to electric trucks from diesel

The jump in diesel prices triggered by the Iran war is expected to accelerate electrification of China’s heavy truck fleet this year, analysts

May 07, 2026
Iran war to accelerate China's shift to electric trucks from diesel
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

The Pentagon is delaying wind power development — even on private land

The Pentagon is delaying wind power development — even on private land

May 07, 2026
The Pentagon is delaying wind power development — even on private land
Environment|Science|World

Iraq's historic marshes revive as water returns after years of drought

After years of drought that left large swathes of Iraq's historic marshes cracked and empty, rising water levels are beginning to revive the

May 07, 2026
Iraq's historic marshes revive as water returns after years of drought
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Maersk says energy crunch to persist even if Iran peace deal struck

Shipping group Maersk warned on Thursday that the Iran war had pushed its fuel costs up by nearly $500 million a month and that the

May 07, 2026
Maersk says energy crunch to persist even if Iran peace deal struck
Business|Economy|Environment|World

ASEAN presses for joint response to Iran war fallout as energy crisis weighs

The fallout of the Middle East crisis took centre stage at meetings of the Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN on Thursday, with

May 07, 2026
ASEAN presses for joint response to Iran war fallout as energy crisis weighs
Business|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Lifestyle|World

After the Los Angeles wildfires, clergy crossed denominational lines and forged new bonds

Faith leaders in Southern California are uniting after devastating twin wildfires that hit the region in January 2025 causing unprecedented losses

May 07, 2026
After the Los Angeles wildfires, clergy crossed denominational lines and forged new bonds
Environment|Health|Science

Trump’s new surgeon general pick deepens MAHA-MAGA rift

Trump’s new surgeon general pick deepens MAHA-MAGA rift

May 07, 2026
Trump’s new surgeon general pick deepens MAHA-MAGA rift
Business|Economy|Election|Environment|Political

Republicans once saw Michigan as ripe for a takeover, but the mood is shifting

Michigan Republicans once viewed 2026 as their best chance to reclaim power in the battleground state

May 07, 2026
Republicans once saw Michigan as ripe for a takeover, but the mood is shifting
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|World

‘I am trying to stay alive.’ Jobs at mom-and-pop shops are disappearing

‘I am trying to stay alive.’ Jobs at mom-and-pop shops are disappearing

May 07, 2026
‘I am trying to stay alive.’ Jobs at mom-and-pop shops are disappearing
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|Travel|World

AirAsia bets big on efficiency with order for 150 Airbus A220 jets listed for $19 billion

Budget airline AirAsia has announced an order for 150 Airbus A220-300 jets, valued at about $19 billion at list prices

May 07, 2026
AirAsia bets big on efficiency with order for 150 Airbus A220 jets listed for $19 billion
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Technology

Tech is betting on a former executive in the race for California governor

Tech leaders are betting on a former executive to take the lead in the California governor's race

May 07, 2026
Tech is betting on a former executive in the race for California governor
Environment|Health|Science|Travel|World

Hantavirus is on the rise in Argentina, where a stricken cruise ship began its journey

Officials and experts in Argentina are scrambling to figure out if their country is the source of a deadly hantavirus outbreak that has gripped an Atlantic cruise

May 06, 2026
Hantavirus is on the rise in Argentina, where a stricken cruise ship began its journey
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Hopes for reopening the Strait of Hormuz push Asian shares higher, as oil prices hold above $100

Asian shares are sharply higher, with Tokyo's Nikkei 225 up 6%

May 07, 2026
Hopes for reopening the Strait of Hormuz push Asian shares higher, as oil prices hold above $100
Arts|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|MidEast|Opinion|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|US|Videos|World

Justice Department targets slow immigration judges as Trump pushes faster deportations

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Justice Department is working to remove immigration judges who are slow or not following the law

May 07, 2026
Justice Department targets slow immigration judges as Trump pushes faster deportations
Africa|Business|Environment|Europe|World

European fishing firms reflag ships to tap Indian Ocean tuna quotas, report finds

A new report reveals European companies have taken a third of the Indian Ocean's tropical tuna catch

May 07, 2026
European fishing firms reflag ships to tap Indian Ocean tuna quotas, report finds
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Iran reviewing US proposal to end war, though key demands remain unaddressed

Iran said on Wednesday it was reviewing a U.S. peace proposal that sources said would formally

May 06, 2026
Iran reviewing US proposal to end war, though key demands remain unaddressed
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Basis stays steady as cold and drought threaten crops

Basis bids for hard red winter wheat remained flat in the southern U.S. Plains on Wednesday while merchandisers eyed the risk for cold weather to hurt drought-hit crops.

May 07, 2026
Basis stays steady as cold and drought threaten crops
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

Nutrien posts higher profit as prices rise, flags tight nitrogen supply

Canada's Nutrien reported a rise in first-quarter profit on Wednesday, benefiting from higher sales and prices across its fertilizer segments, with the world's top potash producer

May 07, 2026
Nutrien posts higher profit as prices rise, flags tight nitrogen supply
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

US power grid operator PJM is considering market overhaul

PJM Interconnection, the largest U.S. power grid operator, said on Wednesday it is considering market changes that could reshape how electricity is bought

May 06, 2026
US power grid operator PJM is considering market overhaul
Economy|Environment|Science|Sports

Recreational fishing in the US catches far more fish than previously estimated

Combining more than 15,000 reports from 36 states, researchers estimate that recreational fishing puts $3 billion worth of food on Americans’ tables each year.

May 07, 2026
Recreational fishing in the US catches far more fish than previously estimated
Environment|Science|World

Kilauea Erupts: 46th episode ends after 9 hours of fountaining at Halema’uma’u Summit

Kilauea Erupts: 46th episode ends after 9 hours of fountaining at Halema’uma’u Summit

May 07, 2026
Kilauea Erupts: 46th episode ends after 9 hours of fountaining at Halema’uma’u Summit
Business|Economy|Environment|World

NextDecade sees Middle East conflict boosting long-term LNG ship charters

Ongoing conflict in the Middle East and other disruptions will lead to more companies hiring LNG ships under long-term contracts rather than on the spot

May 06, 2026
NextDecade sees Middle East conflict boosting long-term LNG ship charters
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance

Asheville City Council to decide where to direct $18M+ in Helene recovery funds

Asheville City Council to decide where to direct $18M+ in Helene recovery funds

May 07, 2026
Asheville City Council to decide where to direct $18M+ in Helene recovery funds
Education|Environment|Health|Science

Nebraska 'Drive Thru' gives out free radon, lead, and water testing

Nebraska 'Drive Thru' gives out free radon, lead, and water testing

May 07, 2026
Nebraska 'Drive Thru' gives out free radon, lead, and water testing
Crime|Environment|Political|World

Protester comes down from atop Washington bridge ending 5-day stand against AI and Iran war

A Florida-based activist who camped out atop one of Washington’s bridges for five days has ended his protest vigil

May 06, 2026
Protester comes down from atop Washington bridge ending 5-day stand against AI and Iran war
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment

Marianne Boruch wins $100,000 Jackson Poetry Prize as judges hail human genius in AI age

Marianne Boruch has received the Jackson Poetry Prize for “exceptional talent.”

May 06, 2026
Marianne Boruch wins $100,000 Jackson Poetry Prize as judges hail human genius in AI age
Environment|Science|Travel|World

Huge 2025 tsunami in Alaska fjord was second-highest on record

Tracy Arm Fjord, in southeastern Alaska within the Tongass National Forest, presents a majestic vista, with a narrow sea inlet surrounded by towering granite cliffs,

May 06, 2026
Huge 2025 tsunami in Alaska fjord was second-highest on record
Economy|Environment|Health|World

Bosnian town seeks answers after hundreds test positive for lead in their blood

(Removes reference to "danger threshold" in paragraph 10 and adds WHO recommendation for when exposure should be identified and terminated) By Amel Emric and Daria Sito-Sucic VARES, Bosnia and

May 06, 2026
Bosnian town seeks answers after hundreds test positive for lead in their blood
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US says airline jet fuel costs jumped $1.8 billion or 56% in March

Major U.S. passenger airlines spent just over $5 billion on jet fuel in March, up $1.8 billion or 56% from what they spent in February, the U.S.

May 06, 2026
US says airline jet fuel costs jumped $1.8 billion or 56% in March
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

NY Fed report finds gas price surge hitting lower incomes harder

By Michael S.

May 06, 2026
NY Fed report finds gas price surge hitting lower incomes harder
Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

'I won't know unless I try': Family farm experiments with agrivoltaics for crop production

'I won't know unless I try': Family farm experiments with agrivoltaics for crop production

May 06, 2026
'I won't know unless I try': Family farm experiments with agrivoltaics for crop production
Business|Crime|Environment|Health|Science

Chemical leak sends 10 to hospital: Resident shares what he saw

Chemical leak sends 10 to hospital: Resident shares what he saw

May 06, 2026
Chemical leak sends 10 to hospital: Resident shares what he saw
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

'We could have been killed': Video shows alleged drunk driver crash into family's yard

'We could have been killed': Video shows alleged drunk driver crash into family's yard

May 06, 2026
'We could have been killed': Video shows alleged drunk driver crash into family's yard
Education|Environment|Travel

Heavy snow falls across Colorado

Heavy snow falls across Colorado

May 06, 2026
Heavy snow falls across Colorado
Crime|Environment|Health|US

Rare albino deer fatally struck by vehicle in Farmington Hills, officials say

Rare albino deer fatally struck by vehicle in Farmington Hills, officials say

May 06, 2026
Rare albino deer fatally struck by vehicle in Farmington Hills, officials say
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Microsoft may shelve 2030 clean energy target as AI lifts power use, Bloomberg News reports

Microsoft is considering delaying or abandoning its 2030 goal of matching its entire hourly electricity use with renewable energy purchases, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday,

May 06, 2026
Microsoft may shelve 2030 clean energy target as AI lifts power use, Bloomberg News reports
Education|Environment|Sports|World

Indigenous soccer team makes professional debut in Brazil to score goals and fight prejudice

From a village on the coast of Rio de Janeiro state, Indigenous people have founded a professional soccer team made up solely of players from across

May 06, 2026
Indigenous soccer team makes professional debut in Brazil to score goals and fight prejudice
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Environment|Sports|US

Ted Turner, outspoken founder of CNN, dies at 87

Ted Turner, the brash sportsman and entrepreneur whose ambition and instincts led to a media empire that included groundbreaking news network CNN, has died,

May 06, 2026
Ted Turner, outspoken founder of CNN, dies at 87
Arts|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|Technology|World

Photos show Queens antisemitic vandalism suspects, NYPD says

Photos show Queens antisemitic vandalism suspects, NYPD says

May 06, 2026
Photos show Queens antisemitic vandalism suspects, NYPD says
Americas|Crime|Education|Environment|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|US

Boy killed by falling tree at Melrose, Massachusetts playground spent "last moments laughing and playing tag"

Boy killed by falling tree at Melrose, Massachusetts playground spent "last moments laughing and playing tag"

May 06, 2026
Boy killed by falling tree at Melrose, Massachusetts playground spent "last moments laughing and playing tag"
Business|Environment|Europe|World

Crew rescued after ship with cargo of baking soda sinks off Greece

Greece has rescued all nine crew members of a cargo ship that hit rocks and sank off the South Aegean island of Andros early on Wednesday, a coast guard official said.

May 06, 2026
Crew rescued after ship with cargo of baking soda sinks off Greece
Arts|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health

US violent crime is at its lowest in more than a century – but the funding that helped reduce it is disappearing

A historic drop in violent crime, including the murder rate, is at risk after the cancellation of federal funding for programs that helped make the decline possible.

May 06, 2026
US violent crime is at its lowest in more than a century – but the funding that helped reduce it is disappearing
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Alaska’s near-record landslide tsunami sent a wave 1,580 feet up the fjord walls – and left clues for building a warning system

The tsunami struck just 12 hours after a cruise ship had left the fjord, rattling the tourism industry.

May 06, 2026
Alaska’s near-record landslide tsunami sent a wave 1,580 feet up the fjord walls – and left clues for building a warning system
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Fire is transforming the US West’s public lands – research shows overlooked cost to recreation

Wildfires in Colorado are reshaping landscapes and visitor habits.

May 06, 2026
Fire is transforming the US West’s public lands – research shows overlooked cost to recreation
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Using diesel generators to power the AI revolution would kill hundreds of Americans a year

Using existing backup generators as regular sources of electricity would emit lots of pollution into American skies and endanger people’s health.

May 06, 2026
Using diesel generators to power the AI revolution would kill hundreds of Americans a year
Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Ride a jet ski through a re-creation of an Alaska mega-tsunami with the help of science

Ride a jet ski through a re-creation of an Alaska mega-tsunami with the help of science

May 06, 2026
Ride a jet ski through a re-creation of an Alaska mega-tsunami with the help of science
Americas|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Venezuela tells UN court that mineral-rich part of Guyana was fraudulently taken in colonial era

Venezuela insists that a mineral-rich region of Guyana was fraudulently taken in the 19th century

May 06, 2026
Venezuela tells UN court that mineral-rich part of Guyana was fraudulently taken in colonial era
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political

Affordability beats other top issues for MAHA voters, poll finds

Even for the "Make America Healthy Again" advocates who helped usher President Donald Trump back to the White House for a second term, affordability will

May 06, 2026
Affordability beats other top issues for MAHA voters, poll finds
Americas|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Venezuela tells the World Court it has no jurisdiction in dispute with Guyana over oil-rich territory

Venezuela told judges at the United Nations' highest court, the World Court, on Wednesday that it rejects its jurisdiction in its century-old

May 06, 2026
Venezuela tells the World Court it has no jurisdiction in dispute with Guyana over oil-rich territory
Environment|Science|World

Study says trees counter half the world's urban heating, but not in the places that need it most

Tree cover globally cools nearly half the warming from built-up cities, but it’s doing it more in richer, cooler areas and less in hotter poorer areas where it’s needed most

May 06, 2026
Study says trees counter half the world's urban heating, but not in the places that need it most
Business|Crime|Environment|World

China to probe deadly fireworks factory blast

Senior Chinese officials took charge of rescue and relief efforts after a fireworks factory explosion killed 26 and

May 06, 2026
China to probe deadly fireworks factory blast
Business|Environment|Europe|World

Eastern Poland forest fire kills pilot, scorches over 200 hectares

A pilot was killed and more than 200 hectares of forest scorched after a firefighting plane crashed while battling a major blaze in eastern Poland's protected Solska Forest,

May 06, 2026
Eastern Poland forest fire kills pilot, scorches over 200 hectares
Environment|Health|Science|Travel|World

Antarctica's tourism boom raises concerns about contamination and disease

A deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship that visited Antarctica has highlighted a growing tourism trend

May 06, 2026
Antarctica's tourism boom raises concerns about contamination and disease
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

BHP CFO says new investors buying in on copper exposure, AI demand

BHP's Chief Financial Officer Vandita Pant said on Wednesday that a new and broader set of investors were buying into the company as AI

May 06, 2026
BHP CFO says new investors buying in on copper exposure, AI demand
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Lynas CEO says US, Europe rules sway buyers from Chinese rare earths

New government regulations in the U.S. and Europe are helping to push customers to buy rare earth

May 06, 2026
Lynas CEO says US, Europe rules sway buyers from Chinese rare earths
Environment|Health|Science|Travel|World

Inside the cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak

Footage obtained by The Associated Press of a cruise ship in a rare-virus outbreak shows deserted decks and medical teams in protective gear as the vessel and its nearly 150 passengers and crew waited another day for help off West Africa

May 05, 2026
Inside the cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Technology

Rivian developing variants of its more affordable R2 EVs

Rivian is working on undisclosed variants of its R2 electric vehicles, the company's CEO said, days after starting volume production of the smaller and

May 06, 2026
Rivian developing variants of its more affordable R2 EVs
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|US|World

China's top envoy meets with Iran's in Beijing as Trump pauses US effort in the Strait

President Donald Trump says he is pausing the U.S. effort to guide stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz to allow time for a deal to end the Iran war, but that the American forces’ blockade of Iranian ports would remain in place

May 05, 2026
China's top envoy meets with Iran's in Beijing as Trump pauses US effort in the Strait
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US gasoline prices top $4.50 a gallon as summer driving season nears

The U.S. national average retail price of gasoline surpassed $4.50 a gallon on Tuesday for the first time since July 2022, data from GasBuddy showed, as the U.S

May 06, 2026
US gasoline prices top $4.50 a gallon as summer driving season nears
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Gasoline costs 50% more in the US than it did before the Iran war

The price of a gallon of regular gasoline climbed 31 cents in the past week, spiking to an average of $4.48 per gallon Tuesday, according to AAA

May 06, 2026
Gasoline costs 50% more in the US than it did before the Iran war
Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|US|World

The Latest: Trump says he has paused effort to guide vessels from the Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump says he has paused the U.S. effort to guide stranded commercial vessels from the Strait of Hormuz to finalize a deal with Iran to end the war

May 05, 2026
The Latest: Trump says he has paused effort to guide vessels from the Strait of Hormuz
Environment|Science|US

Spring plans meet snow in Denver as a late storm could be the season's biggest

People in Colorado and Wyoming are getting out their snow shovels as a late-spring storm could bring Denver’s biggest snowfall of the season

May 06, 2026
Spring plans meet snow in Denver as a late storm could be the season's biggest
Business|Environment|Political|World

Rubio calls Hormuz resolution test for UN, urges against vetoes

U.S.

May 05, 2026
Rubio calls Hormuz resolution test for UN, urges against vetoes
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|US

Sister remembers brother who died saving her service dog

Sister remembers brother who died saving her service dog

May 06, 2026
Sister remembers brother who died saving her service dog
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Political|Science|Technology|World

FCC commissioner seeks rigorous review of foreign investment in Warner Bros deal

The sole Democrat on the Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday called for a rigorous review of the foreign ownership interests in a proposed

May 06, 2026
FCC commissioner seeks rigorous review of foreign investment in Warner Bros deal
Environment|Europe|Political|World

Zelenskyy slams Russia's ‘utter cynicism’ as strikes kill 22 in Ukraine before announced ceasefire

Ukrainian authorities say Russian drone and missile strikes during the night and into daylight hours have killed at least 22 people and wounded more than 80 others

May 05, 2026
Zelenskyy slams Russia's ‘utter cynicism’ as strikes kill 22 in Ukraine before announced ceasefire
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

California neighborhood remains without potable water

California neighborhood remains without potable water

May 06, 2026
California neighborhood remains without potable water
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets

Spirit Airlines lawyer says high jet fuel prices left carrier no alternative but to shut down

A judge in the Southern District of New York Bankruptcy Court said on Tuesday that it was "a

May 05, 2026
Spirit Airlines lawyer says high jet fuel prices left carrier no alternative but to shut down
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Are military dolphins working in the Strait of Hormuz? Probably not, but they have been part of the US Navy for decades

Are military dolphins working in the Strait of Hormuz? Probably not, but they have been part of the US Navy for decades

May 06, 2026
Are military dolphins working in the Strait of Hormuz? Probably not, but they have been part of the US Navy for decades
Environment|Health|Science

Brown pelicans starving, dying in Bay Area due to Marine heat wave, wildlife experts warn

Brown pelicans starving, dying in Bay Area due to Marine heat wave, wildlife experts warn

May 06, 2026
Brown pelicans starving, dying in Bay Area due to Marine heat wave, wildlife experts warn
Arts|Environment|Health|Political|Sports

White House East Wing debris dumped at nearby golf course has toxic metals, report says

The National Park Service says debris from the demolition of the White House East Wing that was dumped at a nearby public golf course has tested positive for lead, chromium and other toxic metals

May 06, 2026
White House East Wing debris dumped at nearby golf course has toxic metals, report says
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

White House wants to vet powerful AI models for risks − a computer scientist explains why AI safety is so difficult

Once powerful AI models are released, it’s nearly impossible to keep them from being misused. Minimizing the risk means making safety the top priority in developing the systems.

May 05, 2026
White House wants to vet powerful AI models for risks − a computer scientist explains why AI safety is so difficult
Education|Environment|Science|Travel

Peacocks, prehistoric artifacts, and a lava tube cave await visitors at this roadside stop

Peacocks, prehistoric artifacts, and a lava tube cave await visitors at this roadside stop

May 06, 2026
Peacocks, prehistoric artifacts, and a lava tube cave await visitors at this roadside stop
Business|Economy|Environment|World

G7 in talks to set up permanent unit to oversee critical minerals agenda

The Group of Seven countries are in talks to create a permanent secretariat to ensure initiatives to increase critical mineral

May 05, 2026
G7 in talks to set up permanent unit to oversee critical minerals agenda
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology|World

AirAsia, Airbus set to announce 150-jet order for A220 on Wednesday, sources say

Airbus plans to announce an order on Wednesday for about 150 A220 jets from AirAsia, in a boost for the planemaker's smallest jetliner that has recently lost orders to

May 05, 2026
AirAsia, Airbus set to announce 150-jet order for A220 on Wednesday, sources say
Environment|Science|Travel

Oceanside turns to artificial reef to save its disappearing beach

Oceanside turns to artificial reef to save its disappearing beach

May 06, 2026
Oceanside turns to artificial reef to save its disappearing beach
Crime|Economy|Environment|Science|World

A gold-fueled mining rush scars Brazil’s Amazon, spiking deforestation and mercury risks

Gold prices have surged in recent years, sparking a mining rush in the Amazon that accelerates deforestation and mercury contamination

May 05, 2026
A gold-fueled mining rush scars Brazil’s Amazon, spiking deforestation and mercury risks
Environment|Science|Technology|World

One of the planet’s biggest cities is sinking so rapidly it’s visible from space

One of the planet’s biggest cities is sinking so rapidly it’s visible from space

May 05, 2026
One of the planet’s biggest cities is sinking so rapidly it’s visible from space
Business|Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|US

Large trees crash onto homes during storms in Southeast Michigan

Large trees crash onto homes during storms in Southeast Michigan

May 05, 2026
Large trees crash onto homes during storms in Southeast Michigan
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Brazil pulp giant Suzano set to win full EU nod for $3.4 billion Kimberly-Clark deal, sources say

Brazil's Suzano, the world's largest pulp maker, is set to win unconditional EU antitrust approval for its $3.4 billion joint venture with U.S. consumer

May 05, 2026
Brazil pulp giant Suzano set to win full EU nod for $3.4 billion Kimberly-Clark deal, sources say
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

DuPont lifts forecast as price hikes offset Iran war-driven costs

Industrial materials maker DuPont raised its annual profit and sales forecasts on Tuesday after beating first-quarter estimates, as price increases helped offset

May 05, 2026
DuPont lifts forecast as price hikes offset Iran war-driven costs
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science|Technology|World

France convenes G7 on critical minerals to curb China's grip

France has called an online meeting of G7 countries for Thursday to discuss how to break China's stranglehold on critical materials, Finance Minister Roland Lescure said,

May 05, 2026
France convenes G7 on critical minerals to curb China's grip
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Wall Street regulator moves to scrap Biden-era climate rule

Wall Street's top regulator is crafting regulations to undo a dormant Biden-era

May 05, 2026
Wall Street regulator moves to scrap Biden-era climate rule
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Grain trader ADM raises profit forecast on biofuel demand outlook

Archer-Daniels-Midland shares jumped on Tuesday after the grain trader increased its full-year profit forecast and beat quarterly earnings estimates,

May 05, 2026
Grain trader ADM raises profit forecast on biofuel demand outlook
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Best meteor shower in the Southern Hemisphere peaks tonight

Best meteor shower in the Southern Hemisphere peaks tonight

May 05, 2026
Best meteor shower in the Southern Hemisphere peaks tonight
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|World

Advocate is first to adopt Ridglan Farms beagle after 1,500 relocated from facility

Advocate is first to adopt Ridglan Farms beagle after 1,500 relocated from facility

May 05, 2026
Advocate is first to adopt Ridglan Farms beagle after 1,500 relocated from facility
Environment|Health|Science

Pollen allergies are brutal this year – a doctor explains why, and how to find relief

Two big factors influence the length of the allergy season and how bad people’s allergies will be, and both are expanding.

May 05, 2026
Pollen allergies are brutal this year – a doctor explains why, and how to find relief
Education|Environment|Health|Science|World

Financial strain, lockdowns and fear of infection during disease outbreaks magnify violence against women and girls − new research

Disease outbreaks can make women and girls especially vulnerable to violence, but health surveillance systems do a poor job tracking these trends.

May 05, 2026
Financial strain, lockdowns and fear of infection during disease outbreaks magnify violence against women and girls − new research
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|US

In rural Appalachia, abortion pill offers reproductive choice and privacy − but police may see a crime

A Kentucky woman was arrested for ordering abortion meds online. Her case shows how bad policy can trap people just trying to cope with an unintended pregnancy.

May 05, 2026
In rural Appalachia, abortion pill offers reproductive choice and privacy − but police may see a crime
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Galaxies of life are collecting dust in museums – digitizing microscope slides can uncover billions of fossils for natural history

Pollen, algae, insects, radiolarians – each unique microfossil holds clues to how Earth has changed over millions of years. Combining AI with digital scanners helps researchers piece it all together.

May 05, 2026
Galaxies of life are collecting dust in museums – digitizing microscope slides can uncover billions of fossils for natural history
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Health|World

Weight-loss drugs fuel protein-rich whey craving

Global dairy companies and food producers are investing heavily to meet

May 05, 2026
Weight-loss drugs fuel protein-rich whey craving
Economy|Environment|Health|World

With wood scarce, Gaza carpenters make simple beds from pallets

As Israeli restrictions continue to curb the entry of goods into Gaza, local carpenters are turning to scrap wood and shipping pallets to make much-needed

May 05, 2026
With wood scarce, Gaza carpenters make simple beds from pallets
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Canada-US oil pipeline close to reaching commitment requirement, sources say

A proposed pipeline for carrying Canadian crude oil to the United States is close to securing the minimum commitments from oil

May 05, 2026
Canada-US oil pipeline close to reaching commitment requirement, sources say
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Oil pulls back after hitting a 2026 high on day one of Trump’s plan to unblock Hormuz

Oil pulls back after hitting a 2026 high on day one of Trump’s plan to unblock Hormuz

May 05, 2026
Oil pulls back after hitting a 2026 high on day one of Trump’s plan to unblock Hormuz
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

UN warns of ‘unprecedented’ crisis for seafarers in Persian Gulf as war strands crews at sea

UN warns of ‘unprecedented’ crisis for seafarers in Persian Gulf as war strands crews at sea

May 05, 2026
UN warns of ‘unprecedented’ crisis for seafarers in Persian Gulf as war strands crews at sea
Business|Economy|Environment

California investigates Trump administration's deal to end an offshore wind project

California is investigating one of the Trump administration’s deals to end an offshore wind project

May 05, 2026
California investigates Trump administration's deal to end an offshore wind project
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology|World

Volvo Cars' February-April sales volume down 10% year-on-year

Sweden-based Volvo Cars sold 162,864 cars in the three months through April, down 10% from the same period a year earlier, it said on Tuesday.

May 05, 2026
Volvo Cars' February-April sales volume down 10% year-on-year
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Blast at fireworks factory in China's Hunan kills 26, Xi calls for probe, state media says

A blast at a fireworks factory in China has killed at least 26 people and injured 61, flattening buildings and sending towering clouds of smoke into the sky, and prompting

May 05, 2026
Blast at fireworks factory in China's Hunan kills 26, Xi calls for probe, state media says
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

Australia's central bank ramps up inflation fight with third rate hike this year

Australia's central bank lifted rates for a third time this year on Tuesday, returning borrowing costs to post-pandemic highs and warning that

May 05, 2026
Australia's central bank ramps up inflation fight with third rate hike this year
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Political|US

Abortion pill rulings bring the issue back to the forefront in a midterm election year

Recent court rulings on abortion pill access have reignited a contentious political issue in a midterm year

May 05, 2026
Abortion pill rulings bring the issue back to the forefront in a midterm election year
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US tries to force open the Strait of Hormuz as the UAE comes under attack in a test of Iran truce

The U.S. military says it fired on Iranian forces and sank six small boats as it moved to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

May 04, 2026
US tries to force open the Strait of Hormuz as the UAE comes under attack in a test of Iran truce
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Dominican Republic president halts GoldQuest mining project after protests

The Dominican Republic's President Luis Abinader ordered on Monday the suspension of any activity related to GoldQuest Mining's gold and copper

May 05, 2026
Dominican Republic president halts GoldQuest mining project after protests
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

California probes Trump administration deal to cancel offshore wind lease

California energy officials on Monday opened an investigation into the Trump administration's agreement with an offshore wind company to cancel a planned project off the state's

May 05, 2026
California probes Trump administration deal to cancel offshore wind lease
Environment|Europe|Science|Technology|World

IAEA says drone damaged equipment at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine

The International Atomic Energy Agency said on Monday meteorological monitoring equipment at the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine had been

May 05, 2026
IAEA says drone damaged equipment at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine
Arts|Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|US|World

A United jet narrowly avoided catastrophe when it struck a truck near Newark airport during landing

A United Airlines jet came dangerously close to disaster Sunday when it hit a semitrailer truck and a light pole on the New Jersey turnpike as it came into land at Newark Liberty International Airport

May 05, 2026
A United jet narrowly avoided catastrophe when it struck a truck near Newark airport during landing
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Chevron CEO says shortages in oil supply will begin appearing

Chevron Chairman and CEO Mike Wirth said on Monday that physical shortages in oil supply would begin appearing around the world because of the closure of the

May 05, 2026
Chevron CEO says shortages in oil supply will begin appearing
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Top Trump fundraiser enlisted in new nonprofit for president’s sculpture garden and golf course as legal challenges abound

Top Trump fundraiser enlisted in new nonprofit for president’s sculpture garden and golf course as legal challenges abound

May 05, 2026
Top Trump fundraiser enlisted in new nonprofit for president’s sculpture garden and golf course as legal challenges abound
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology|World

Elon Musk settles SEC lawsuit over Twitter disclosures, $1.5 million fine imposed

Elon Musk settled the U.S.

May 05, 2026
Elon Musk settles SEC lawsuit over Twitter disclosures, $1.5 million fine imposed
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Reuters wins two Pulitzer Prizes for national and beat reporting

Reuters won two Pulitzer Prizes on Monday, one for national reporting for stories on U.S.

May 05, 2026
Reuters wins two Pulitzer Prizes for national and beat reporting
Business|Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|Technology|Travel

United flight collides with truck and light pole as it lands at Newark airport

United flight collides with truck and light pole as it lands at Newark airport

May 04, 2026
United flight collides with truck and light pole as it lands at Newark airport
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|World

California says State Farm violated the law in handling of insurance claims after 2025 LA wildfires

California’s top insurance regulator says the state is seeking millions of dollars in penalties from State Farm after an investigation found the insurance company violated state law while handling claims from the 2025 Los Angeles-area wildfires

May 05, 2026
California says State Farm violated the law in handling of insurance claims after 2025 LA wildfires
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Goldman says global oil stocks approaching eight-year low, depletion speed a concern

Global oil stocks are approaching their lowest level in eight years, Goldman Sachs said on Monday, warning that the speed of depletion was becoming a concern as supplies through the

May 05, 2026
Goldman says global oil stocks approaching eight-year low, depletion speed a concern
Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|US

Dog taken during airman's deployment found dead, owner says, search for suspect ongoing

Dog taken during airman's deployment found dead, owner says, search for suspect ongoing

May 05, 2026
Dog taken during airman's deployment found dead, owner says, search for suspect ongoing
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

More than 100 staff at Brookfield Zoo Chicago go on strike; zoo remains open to the public

More than 100 staff at Brookfield Zoo Chicago go on strike; zoo remains open to the public

May 05, 2026
More than 100 staff at Brookfield Zoo Chicago go on strike; zoo remains open to the public
Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Boys start park cleaning club to 'help the world'

Boys start park cleaning club to 'help the world'

May 05, 2026
Boys start park cleaning club to 'help the world'
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|US

Prosecutors say arson suspect in Los Angeles' Palisades Fire was angry 'at the world'

The man accused of sparking the deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles was upset that he didn’t have plans for New Year’s Eve and told Uber passengers he was angry at the world hours before the initial blaze was sparked

May 04, 2026
Prosecutors say arson suspect in Los Angeles' Palisades Fire was angry 'at the world'
Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Travel

New Hampshire brothers, dog rescued from sinking sailboat in Essex River

New Hampshire brothers, dog rescued from sinking sailboat in Essex River

May 05, 2026
New Hampshire brothers, dog rescued from sinking sailboat in Essex River
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Bystanders help save human trafficking victim, deputies say

Bystanders help save human trafficking victim, deputies say

May 05, 2026
Bystanders help save human trafficking victim, deputies say
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US Justice Dept sues to block Minnesota's climate change lawsuit

The U.S.

May 04, 2026
US Justice Dept sues to block Minnesota's climate change lawsuit
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets

Nitrogen surge to lift CF, Nutrien earnings; Mosaic faces headwinds

Nitrogen-focused fertilizer producers are set to report stronger quarterly earnings as a surge in prices, driven by Middle East gas disruptions, lifts margins, though

May 04, 2026
Nitrogen surge to lift CF, Nutrien earnings; Mosaic faces headwinds
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Oil prices jump 6% as Iran sets UAE oil port ablaze, strikes vessels in Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices jumped about 6% on Monday as Iran stepped up attacks on the United Arab Emirates and ships in the Middle East Gulf over the past 24 hours, the

May 04, 2026
Oil prices jump 6% as Iran sets UAE oil port ablaze, strikes vessels in Strait of Hormuz
Education|Environment|Science

Milwaukee County Zoo celebrates new rhino care center to protect endangered species

Milwaukee County Zoo celebrates new rhino care center to protect endangered species

May 05, 2026
Milwaukee County Zoo celebrates new rhino care center to protect endangered species
Environment

Aldermen challenge new bagged leaf policy

Aldermen challenge new bagged leaf policy

May 05, 2026
Aldermen challenge new bagged leaf policy
Crime|Environment|Lifestyle

Guns to Gardens event turns unwanted firearms into tools

Guns to Gardens event turns unwanted firearms into tools

May 05, 2026
Guns to Gardens event turns unwanted firearms into tools
Environment|Health

'It appears their nutrition has not been correct,' zoo CEO says after second rescued sloth dies

'It appears their nutrition has not been correct,' zoo CEO says after second rescued sloth dies

May 05, 2026
'It appears their nutrition has not been correct,' zoo CEO says after second rescued sloth dies
Environment|Science|World

Earthquake hits southern Mexico, no victims reported

An earthquake of magnitude 5.6 hit southern Mexico on Monday morning, Mexico's National Seismological Institute said, while authorities reported no initial fatalities or

May 04, 2026
Earthquake hits southern Mexico, no victims reported
Business|Environment|World

UAE's Fujairah says fire breaks out at petroleum complex after Iranian drone attack

Authorities in the United Arab Emirates' Fujairah said on Monday that a fire broke out at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone following what they described as a drone attack originating

May 04, 2026
UAE's Fujairah says fire breaks out at petroleum complex after Iranian drone attack
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

New program helps drivers with health conditions safely interact with first responders

New program helps drivers with health conditions safely interact with first responders

May 04, 2026
New program helps drivers with health conditions safely interact with first responders
Environment|US|World

Tribes sue to halt exploratory drilling in Black Hills near sacred ceremonial site

Nine Native American tribes are suing the federal government in a bid to stop exploratory drilling for graphite near a sacred site in the Black Hills of South Dakota

May 04, 2026
Tribes sue to halt exploratory drilling in Black Hills near sacred ceremonial site
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Iran war has put foreign workers in the Gulf at greater risk while raising the cost of going home

The Iran war has made life even more precarious for millions of foreign workers in the Middle East

May 04, 2026
Iran war has put foreign workers in the Gulf at greater risk while raising the cost of going home
Americas|Crime|Environment|Health|Science|World

A second sloth dies after transfer to a central Florida zoo from troubled Sloth World

A second sloth has died after being taken to a central Florida zoo for rehabilitation

May 04, 2026
A second sloth dies after transfer to a central Florida zoo from troubled Sloth World
Economy|Environment|Sports|Technology

Formula 1's electrical revolution is losing its spark and V8 power could return

Four races into Formula 1’s new era and the peak of electrical power’s influence on the sport may already be in the rearview mirror

May 04, 2026
Formula 1's electrical revolution is losing its spark and V8 power could return
Environment|Science|Technology|World

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a plastic trash nightmare. It could also be part of a much bigger, hidden problem

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a plastic trash nightmare. It could also be part of a much bigger, hidden problem

May 04, 2026
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a plastic trash nightmare. It could also be part of a much bigger, hidden problem
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Astronomers believe they've detected an atmosphere around a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto

A new study suggests that a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto harbors a thin, delicate atmosphere

May 04, 2026
Astronomers believe they've detected an atmosphere around a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Tesla posts mixed April sales across Europe but overall rebound stays on track

New registrations of Tesla vehicles extended their recovery in several European markets in April, more than doubling in Sweden, France and

May 04, 2026
Tesla posts mixed April sales across Europe but overall rebound stays on track
Environment|Political|Sports|US

Judge in dispute over Washington golf course tells Trump officials not to cut trees without notice

A federal judge is telling the U.S. government not to cut down more than 10 trees without first providing notice amid a legal dispute at a historic Washington golf course that President Donald Trump plans to renovate

May 04, 2026
Judge in dispute over Washington golf course tells Trump officials not to cut trees without notice
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Former foster youth to deliver keynote address at Cal State San Marcos graduation

Former foster youth to deliver keynote address at Cal State San Marcos graduation

May 04, 2026
Former foster youth to deliver keynote address at Cal State San Marcos graduation
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Don't cut banks' capital requirements, ECB tells governments

Euro zone governments should not lower banks' capital requirements as this would do little to boost credit while demand is weak and the environment is fraught with risks

May 04, 2026
Don't cut banks' capital requirements, ECB tells governments
Arts|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Denmark’s ‘hands-off’ approach to parenting could offer a blueprint for raising more resilient, self-reliant kids

Unstructured play – especially the kind that allows kids to test their limits – can help children become competent, independent adults.

May 04, 2026
Denmark’s ‘hands-off’ approach to parenting could offer a blueprint for raising more resilient, self-reliant kids
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

How balcony solar can help renters and homeowners save money

Small-scale solar panels usable by renters and without rooftop installation can boost renewable energy use and reduce the effects of high electricity prices.

May 04, 2026
How balcony solar can help renters and homeowners save money
Environment|Health|Science|Travel|World

A cruise ship is waiting for help after a suspected outbreak of rare hantavirus onboard killed 3

A Dutch cruise ship with nearly 150 people on board including 17 Americans is waiting for help off Cape Verde after a suspected hantavirus outbreak killed three passengers

May 04, 2026
A cruise ship is waiting for help after a suspected outbreak of rare hantavirus onboard killed 3
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

A quiet Alaska fault is missing the fluids scientists expected – and it’s changing what we know about earthquake zones

Understanding why some faults creep rather than sticking and causing massive earthquakes is important for gauging the future risk of both earthquakes and tsunamis.

May 04, 2026
A quiet Alaska fault is missing the fluids scientists expected – and it’s changing what we know about earthquake zones
Arts|Education|Environment|Health|Political|Science

Is it wrong to pay incarcerated people in jail? This Pennsylvania county says no

A new policy at Allegheny County Jail allows incarcerated people to earn money for their work. The goal is to improve conditions for everyone involved.

May 04, 2026
Is it wrong to pay incarcerated people in jail? This Pennsylvania county says no
Africa|Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Travel|World

A sun-baked Senegal village erupts in color for one of Africa’s biggest dance festivals

Twenty-five dance companies from across Africa have showcased their talent at the African Dance Biennial in Senegal

May 04, 2026
A sun-baked Senegal village erupts in color for one of Africa’s biggest dance festivals
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Power suppliers hesitate as Venezuela seeks grid repairs without payment guarantees

When potential providers and financiers for Venezuela's electric industry, including Siemens Energy and GE

May 04, 2026
Power suppliers hesitate as Venezuela seeks grid repairs without payment guarantees
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|World

US restaurant sales drop as Iran war pushes gasoline prices higher

Several U.S. restaurant chains including Wingstop and Domino's reported weaker-than-expected sales growth in the latest quarter, saying that soaring gasoline

May 04, 2026
US restaurant sales drop as Iran war pushes gasoline prices higher
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political

UK's left-wing Greens seek to topple Labour's London strongholds

In the Labour stronghold of Hackney in east London, human rights lawyer Nadeshda Jayakody is one of many voters switching to the Green

May 04, 2026
UK's left-wing Greens seek to topple Labour's London strongholds
Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Australia, Japan strengthen critical minerals ties

Australia and Japan have beefed up their cooperation around critical minerals amid a state visit by Japan's prime minister, with the countries providing A$1.67 billion ($

May 04, 2026
Australia, Japan strengthen critical minerals ties
Business|Environment|Technology|Travel|World

United jet hits truck and light pole on approach to Newark airport

A United Airlines aircraft on Sunday struck a light pole and a trailer during its final approach to Newark Liberty International Airport, the New

May 04, 2026
United jet hits truck and light pole on approach to Newark airport
Business|Crime|Environment|Health

1,500 beagles will get new lives, warm laps after release from research facility

The first of 1,500 beagles being removed from a Wisconsin dog breeding and research business are adjusting to their new lives as animal welfare groups move them to shelters to prepare them for adoption

May 04, 2026
1,500 beagles will get new lives, warm laps after release from research facility
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Tech billionaire pushes to restore Dungeness crab season for Thanksgiving

Tech billionaire pushes to restore Dungeness crab season for Thanksgiving

May 04, 2026
Tech billionaire pushes to restore Dungeness crab season for Thanksgiving
Business|Environment|Technology

Mayor faces backlash over AI-enhanced cleanup photo

Mayor faces backlash over AI-enhanced cleanup photo

May 04, 2026
Mayor faces backlash over AI-enhanced cleanup photo
Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Families of Shreveport shooting victims say fundraiser money has not reached them

Families of Shreveport shooting victims say fundraiser money has not reached them

May 04, 2026
Families of Shreveport shooting victims say fundraiser money has not reached them
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Sales of used electric vehicles on the rise in Minnesota amid gas price hikes

Sales of used electric vehicles on the rise in Minnesota amid gas price hikes

May 03, 2026
Sales of used electric vehicles on the rise in Minnesota amid gas price hikes
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance

Rising gas prices force Twin Cities Lyft, Uber drivers to reconsider gig work

Rising gas prices force Twin Cities Lyft, Uber drivers to reconsider gig work

May 03, 2026
Rising gas prices force Twin Cities Lyft, Uber drivers to reconsider gig work
Business|Economy|Environment|World

OPEC+ countries agree modest rise in production as Iran retains chokehold on key Strait of Hormuz

Seven countries in the OPEC+ grouping of oil-producing countries — including Saudi Arabia and Russia — say they’ve decided to a modest increase in production starting in June as part of a commitment to “market stability.”

May 03, 2026
OPEC+ countries agree modest rise in production as Iran retains chokehold on key Strait of Hormuz
Business|Environment|Technology

Trump administration cites national security to halt US wind farm projects, FT reports

President Donald Trump's administration has brought U.S. onshore wind development to a halt, citing national security concerns, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.

May 03, 2026
Trump administration cites national security to halt US wind farm projects, FT reports
Business|Economy|Election|Environment|Political|Technology

Backed by tech money, a moderate Democrat from Silicon Valley mounts a bid for California governor

Backed by tech money, a moderate Democrat from Silicon Valley mounts a bid for California governor

May 03, 2026
Backed by tech money, a moderate Democrat from Silicon Valley mounts a bid for California governor
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

ADB launches $70 billion plan for energy, digital infrastructure in Asia-Pacific

The Asian Development Bank on Sunday announced a $70 billion programme to expand energy and digital infrastructure across the Asia-Pacific region by 2035, aiming to strengthen

May 03, 2026
ADB launches $70 billion plan for energy, digital infrastructure in Asia-Pacific
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine hits key Russian oil-loading port and 3 'shadow fleet' tankers

Ukraine has launched a wave of strikes against Russia’s oil export infrastructure, hitting a key loading port on the Baltic Sea and three tankers that Ukraine alleges were illegally used to transport Russian crude

May 03, 2026
Ukraine hits key Russian oil-loading port and 3 'shadow fleet' tankers
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Travel|World

Inside the complex, secretive business of buying ube, the internet’s new favorite food

Inside the complex, secretive business of buying ube, the internet’s new favorite food

May 03, 2026
Inside the complex, secretive business of buying ube, the internet’s new favorite food
Economy|Environment|Political|World

President Trump says he is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war

President Donald Trump says he is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war but expressed skepticism it would be acceptable

May 02, 2026
President Trump says he is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Humpback whale 'Timmy' released in the North Sea after weeks stranded off Germany

A rescue team has released from a barge in the North Sea a humpback whale that had been stranded in shallow waters near Germany since March, witnesses said

May 02, 2026
Humpback whale 'Timmy' released in the North Sea after weeks stranded off Germany
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Bay Area teen's ReCap Project targets medical plastic waste for recycling

Bay Area teen's ReCap Project targets medical plastic waste for recycling

May 03, 2026
Bay Area teen's ReCap Project targets medical plastic waste for recycling
Business|Economy|Environment|Travel

Americans on a budget mourn loss of low-cost Spirit Airlines

U.S. travelers lamented news of the shutdown of Spirit Airlines on Saturday, saying that the closure of the ultra-low-cost carrier eliminates one of the

May 02, 2026
Americans on a budget mourn loss of low-cost Spirit Airlines
Business|Economy|Environment|Travel

Spirit Airlines canceled all flights and is going out of business

Spirit Airlines canceled all flights and is going out of business

May 02, 2026
Spirit Airlines canceled all flights and is going out of business
Business|Economy|Environment

Berkshire CEO Abel says 'we're back to first base' in wildfire litigation

Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel on Saturday welcomed a recent court

May 02, 2026
Berkshire CEO Abel says 'we're back to first base' in wildfire litigation
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Aging better isn’t just about adding more years. Tech to reduce chronic disease is just as important

Aging better isn’t just about adding more years. Tech to reduce chronic disease is just as important

May 02, 2026
Aging better isn’t just about adding more years. Tech to reduce chronic disease is just as important
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

OPEC+ set for another oil output quota hike despite Hormuz closure, sources say

OPEC+ has agreed in principle to raise oil output targets in June, two sources familiar with the group's thinking said on Saturday, but

May 02, 2026
OPEC+ set for another oil output quota hike despite Hormuz closure, sources say
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Did you find an animal nesting near your house? Here's what to do

Spring is when wildlife from birds to deer to alligators nest or bear young, often close to humans

May 02, 2026
Did you find an animal nesting near your house? Here's what to do
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Iran standoff could leave Trump worse off than before he went to war

(This May 2 story has been repeated with no changes to the text.)

May 02, 2026
Iran standoff could leave Trump worse off than before he went to war
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science

A bright moon may dim the Eta Aquarid meteor shower made up of Halley's comet debris

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower will soon light the sky with debris from Halley’s comet

May 02, 2026
A bright moon may dim the Eta Aquarid meteor shower made up of Halley's comet debris
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Expensive tortillas, fewer buses: How war in Iran is squeezing Latin America

Expensive tortillas, fewer buses: How war in Iran is squeezing Latin America

May 02, 2026
Expensive tortillas, fewer buses: How war in Iran is squeezing Latin America
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Drone kills 2 in Kherson minibus strike, as Russia claims front-line progress

Two people have been killed after a Russian drone attacked a minibus in Kherson, Ukraine, according to local officials

May 02, 2026
Drone kills 2 in Kherson minibus strike, as Russia claims front-line progress
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

What oil crisis? China’s EVs are ready to dominate the 21st century

What oil crisis? China’s EVs are ready to dominate the 21st century

May 02, 2026
What oil crisis? China’s EVs are ready to dominate the 21st century
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Ukraine is hitting oil facilities deep inside Russia. Soaring fuel prices could blunt the impact

Ukrainian drones are flying deep into Russia to strike oil facilities

May 02, 2026
Ukraine is hitting oil facilities deep inside Russia. Soaring fuel prices could blunt the impact
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

In the PR battle for AI data centers, tech giants got a blue-collar ally

Building trades unions have long been considered a voice of the American worker

May 02, 2026
In the PR battle for AI data centers, tech giants got a blue-collar ally
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Africa’s cellphone towers turn to solar as diesel costs surge

Cellphone tower operators across Africa are increasingly turning to solar power to reduce reliance on costly diesel fuel and expand connectivity in off-grid areas

May 02, 2026
Africa’s cellphone towers turn to solar as diesel costs surge
Business|Environment

Australia worried over mouse infestation's impact on food supply

Australia's government said on Saturday it was worried about a plague of mice in the west and would keep working with industry to curb its impact on food supply.

May 02, 2026
Australia worried over mouse infestation's impact on food supply
Environment|Science|World

U.S. border wall construction threatens endangered wolves, conservationists say

For the first time in decades, a radio-collared endangered Mexican wolf crossed from the U.S. into Mexico last week in New Mexico, a federal official said on Friday,

May 02, 2026
U.S. border wall construction threatens endangered wolves, conservationists say
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Barclays lifts 2026 Brent forecast to $100 on prolonged Hormuz disruption

Barclays on Friday raised its 2026 Brent crude forecast to $100 per barrel from $85, citing the impasse in the Strait of Hormuz.

May 02, 2026
Barclays lifts 2026 Brent forecast to $100 on prolonged Hormuz disruption
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HSBC raises 2026 Brent price forecast to $95 per barrel

HSBC raised its 2026 average Brent price forecast to $95 a barrel last week, citing a longer effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

March 13, 2026
HSBC raises 2026 Brent price forecast to $95 per barrel
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

US LNG exports to Asia surged in April as Middle East conflict curtailed supply

U.S. exports of liquefied natural gas to Asia jumped in April, with American producers helping offset reduced supplies from Middle Eastern exporters as

May 02, 2026
US LNG exports to Asia surged in April as Middle East conflict curtailed supply
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|World

Purdue Pharma dissolves in bankruptcy, names board of nonprofit successor

Purdue Pharma said on Friday that it has ceased operations and concluded its bankruptcy, re-emerging as a nonprofit focused on treating opioid addiction,

May 02, 2026
Purdue Pharma dissolves in bankruptcy, names board of nonprofit successor
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Trump says he's dissatisfied with Iranian proposal as rift with allies deepens

U.S.

May 01, 2026
Trump says he's dissatisfied with Iranian proposal as rift with allies deepens
Americas|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Judge protects Yemeni refugees, slams Trump administration's push to end special status

A federal judge in New York is protecting about 3,000 refugees from Yemen from being forced to leave the U.S., saying the Temporary Protected Status that was repeatedly granted to them should be extended again

May 02, 2026
Judge protects Yemeni refugees, slams Trump administration's push to end special status
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Catholic priest who criticized Trump immigration crackdown named West Virginia bishop

West Virginia's next Catholic bishop was born in El Salvador and has been critical of President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown

May 02, 2026
Catholic priest who criticized Trump immigration crackdown named West Virginia bishop
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Nations preserve a plan to adopt a global fee on shipping emissions, but keep their options open

The world’s maritime nations preserved a plan to adopt the first global carbon fee on shipping, as they agreed to keep working on it in the fall and adjourned their meeting

May 02, 2026
Nations preserve a plan to adopt a global fee on shipping emissions, but keep their options open
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Driverless cars in California can now get traffic tickets under new DMV rules

Driverless cars in California can now get traffic tickets under new DMV rules

May 02, 2026
Driverless cars in California can now get traffic tickets under new DMV rules
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

Gaza aid flotilla activists taken to Crete after Israeli interception

More than 100 pro-Palestinian activists aboard boats carrying aid bound for Gaza were taken to the Greek island of Crete on Friday after Israeli forces seized

May 01, 2026
Gaza aid flotilla activists taken to Crete after Israeli interception
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Exxon net income falls, output hit by Iran war

Exxon Mobil beat estimates for adjusted earnings on Friday, helped by higher output in Guyana and the Permian Basin, though net income dropped to its lowest

May 01, 2026
Exxon net income falls, output hit by Iran war
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Crude futures fall on new Iran proposal for peace talks

An Iranian proposal on negotiations with the U.S. sent crude oil futures diving on Friday, but prices remained on track for weekly gains, with Tehran still blocking the

May 01, 2026
Crude futures fall on new Iran proposal for peace talks
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

STORY REMOVED: US--Climate-AI-Wildfires

Please disregard US--Climate-AI-Wildfires, published on May

May 01, 2026
STORY REMOVED: US--Climate-AI-Wildfires
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

While Asia and Europe scramble for natural gas, the US glut has nowhere to go

The war with Iran has boosted prices of globally traded natural gas by throttling exports from the Gulf.

May 01, 2026
While Asia and Europe scramble for natural gas, the US glut has nowhere to go
Crime|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine says a strike hit Russian Black Sea oil terminal in Tuapse

Ukrainian forces have struck an oil terminal in the Russian Black Sea city of Tuapse, according to Ukraine’s General Staff

May 01, 2026
Ukraine says a strike hit Russian Black Sea oil terminal in Tuapse
Environment|Europe|Political|World

Russia pounds Ukraine with drones in daytime attack

Russia launched more than 400 drones at Ukraine in a daytime attack, injuring 10 people in the western city of Ternopil, Ukrainian officials said on Friday.

May 01, 2026
Russia pounds Ukraine with drones in daytime attack
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Occidental's Hollub, a rare female oil chief, to hand CEO reins to drilling veteran Jackson

Occidental Petroleum CEO Vicki Hollub will retire next month after over a decade as one of the only female bosses of a top U.S. oil company,

May 01, 2026
Occidental's Hollub, a rare female oil chief, to hand CEO reins to drilling veteran Jackson
Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|US

Metro Atlanta pastors lose their home in fire after lightning strike

Metro Atlanta pastors lose their home in fire after lightning strike

May 01, 2026
Metro Atlanta pastors lose their home in fire after lightning strike
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Lifestyle

Georgia drought expands to 146 counties, driving up hay costs and raising food price concerns

Georgia drought expands to 146 counties, driving up hay costs and raising food price concerns

May 01, 2026
Georgia drought expands to 146 counties, driving up hay costs and raising food price concerns
Business|Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Massive explosion at NYC home sends police officers flying

A massive, fiery explosion at a house in Queens sent several New York City police officers flying through the air as they were responding to a call of a man inside armed with a knife and the smell of gas

May 01, 2026
Massive explosion at NYC home sends police officers flying
Business|Economy|Environment|Health

Colgate-Palmolive warns of $300 million cost hit from Middle East conflict

Colgate-Palmolive on Friday said it expects about $300 million in additional raw material and logistics expenses for the year, joining a host of global companies flagging significant

May 01, 2026
Colgate-Palmolive warns of $300 million cost hit from Middle East conflict
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Ukraine strikes Russian port of Tuapse again as environment crisis deepens

Ukrainian drones struck Russia's Black Sea port of Tuapse on Friday for the fourth time in 16 days as authorities struggled to cope with a mounting

May 01, 2026
Ukraine strikes Russian port of Tuapse again as environment crisis deepens
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|World

Iran crisis hampering aid to refugees as supply chain costs soar, UN warns

The cost of sending some aid to Sudan - the world's largest displacement crisis - has more than doubled since the Iran war disrupted shipping, pushing

May 01, 2026
Iran crisis hampering aid to refugees as supply chain costs soar, UN warns
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

BYD's sales downturn extends to eighth straight month

Chinese EV giant BYD's vehicle sales fell for an eighth straight month in April, down 15.5% from a year earlier and extending its longest-ever downturn as it struggles with

May 01, 2026
BYD's sales downturn extends to eighth straight month
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Mexico City is sinking so quickly, it can be seen from space

Mexico City is sinking nearly 10 inches every year, making it one of the world’s fastest-sinking metropolitan areas

May 01, 2026
Mexico City is sinking so quickly, it can be seen from space
Business|Economy|Education|Environment

England’s ‘once in a generation’ housing law takes effect as US housing legislation sits in congressional purgatory

The US and UK both face a housing crisis. But while US policy has stalled, the UK has just enacted major protections for renters.

May 01, 2026
England’s ‘once in a generation’ housing law takes effect as US housing legislation sits in congressional purgatory
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

What’s in the price of a gallon of gas?

As US gas prices climb, politicians are looking at ways to lower them. An economist breaks down what does − and doesn’t − move the number on the sign at the gas station.

May 01, 2026
What’s in the price of a gallon of gas?
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Wild parrots copy their friends when deciding whether to try new foods, study finds

Wild parrots copy their friends when deciding whether to try new foods, study finds

May 01, 2026
Wild parrots copy their friends when deciding whether to try new foods, study finds
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

ExxonMobil and Chevron earnings fall, but bigger profits are on their way because of soaring oil prices

ExxonMobil and Chevron earnings fall, but bigger profits are on their way because of soaring oil prices

May 01, 2026
ExxonMobil and Chevron earnings fall, but bigger profits are on their way because of soaring oil prices
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Chevron's upstream strength lifts first-quarter earnings past estimate

Chevron exceeded Wall Street estimates for its first-quarter earnings on Friday, as elevated oil prices linked to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran helped boost

May 01, 2026
Chevron's upstream strength lifts first-quarter earnings past estimate
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Habitat for Humanity is developing a new Atlanta community with help from the Carters' initiative

Two years after his death, President Jimmy Carter is still inspiring Habitat for Humanity's efforts to build more affordable housing in the U.S. Over five days in May, nearly 1,000 volunteers with the international nonprofit will finish building 24 new housing units in Atlanta

May 01, 2026
Habitat for Humanity is developing a new Atlanta community with help from the Carters' initiative
Environment|Science|Technology|World

A citizen campaign returns iconic kiwi birds to New Zealand's capital after a century-long absence

New Zealanders are working to bring the kiwi back to the hills around Wellington

May 01, 2026
A citizen campaign returns iconic kiwi birds to New Zealand's capital after a century-long absence
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Iran threatens painful response if US renews attacks

Iran said on Thursday it would respond with "long and painful strikes" on U.S. positions if Washington renewed attacks and

April 30, 2026
Iran threatens painful response if US renews attacks
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US FEMA reinstates employees it placed on leave after letter of dissent

The U.S.

May 01, 2026
US FEMA reinstates employees it placed on leave after letter of dissent
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Health|Stock Markets

Clorox cuts annual profit forecast as demand softens

Clorox

May 01, 2026
Clorox cuts annual profit forecast as demand softens
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

J. Craig Venter, who won the race to sequence the human genome, dies at 79

J

May 01, 2026
J. Craig Venter, who won the race to sequence the human genome, dies at 79
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

Nearly 1,000 Ridglan Farms beagles to be transferred to rescue group

Nearly 1,000 Ridglan Farms beagles to be transferred to rescue group

May 01, 2026
Nearly 1,000 Ridglan Farms beagles to be transferred to rescue group
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Synthetic biology promised to rewrite life – with the death of its pioneer, J. Craig Venter, how close are scientists?

Advances in genetic engineering have enabled researchers to seek ways to program new life. But has synthetic biology actually changed medicine and the environment, nearly two decades on?

May 01, 2026
Synthetic biology promised to rewrite life – with the death of its pioneer, J. Craig Venter, how close are scientists?
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|US

Gas prices in Massachusetts rise another 20 cents in past week

Gas prices in Massachusetts rise another 20 cents in past week

May 01, 2026
Gas prices in Massachusetts rise another 20 cents in past week
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump gives go-ahead to major new Canada-US oil pipeline

President Donald Trump has granted a key approval to a major new pipeline that would move oil from Canada into the central U.S. The three-foot-wide Bridger Pipeline Expansion would carry up to 550,000 barrels of oil a day from the Canadian border with Montana down through eastern Montana and Wyoming, where it would link up with another pipeline

May 01, 2026
Trump gives go-ahead to major new Canada-US oil pipeline
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump signs order authorizing oil pipeline project partially reviving Keystone XL

U.S.

May 01, 2026
Trump signs order authorizing oil pipeline project partially reviving Keystone XL
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US House passes farm bill after scrapping pesticide language opposed by MAHA

The U.S.

May 01, 2026
US House passes farm bill after scrapping pesticide language opposed by MAHA
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Woodside struggles to sell LNG volumes at Louisiana LNG plant, sources say

Australia's Woodside Energy is struggling to sell liquefied natural gas volumes from its planned Louisiana LNG export

May 01, 2026
Woodside struggles to sell LNG volumes at Louisiana LNG plant, sources say
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|World

Camp Mystic halts plan to reopen this summer

Camp Mystic, the Texas summer camp where dozens of people died during July flooding, said on Thursday that it has decided to not open this summer after previously

May 01, 2026
Camp Mystic halts plan to reopen this summer
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Rivian says US loan for Georgia plant set to be smaller but quicker

Rivian said on Thursday it will get up to a $4.5 billion loan from the U.S.

May 01, 2026
Rivian says US loan for Georgia plant set to be smaller but quicker
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political

Trump administration defers $91M more in Minnesota Medicaid funding citing fraud vulnerabilities

The Trump administration has deferred an additional $91 million in Medicaid funding to Minnesota, citing concerns about fraud in state-run programs

May 01, 2026
Trump administration defers $91M more in Minnesota Medicaid funding citing fraud vulnerabilities
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment

Beagle farm break-in: Activist to stand trial, dogs to be sold

Beagle farm break-in: Activist to stand trial, dogs to be sold

May 01, 2026
Beagle farm break-in: Activist to stand trial, dogs to be sold
Business|Economy|Environment|Political

Fact check: Amid spike, prominent Republicans make false claims about gas prices

Fact check: Amid spike, prominent Republicans make false claims about gas prices

May 01, 2026
Fact check: Amid spike, prominent Republicans make false claims about gas prices
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

USGS report finds hundreds of thousands of metric tons of lithium oxide in Maine, New Hampshire

USGS report finds hundreds of thousands of metric tons of lithium oxide in Maine, New Hampshire

May 01, 2026
USGS report finds hundreds of thousands of metric tons of lithium oxide in Maine, New Hampshire
Economy|Environment|Health|World

Russian city faces toxic aftermath of refinery attack

Residents of the Russian port city of Tuapse were ordered not to drink tap water and schools remained closed on Thursday, as authorities grappled with the aftermath of the third

April 30, 2026
Russian city faces toxic aftermath of refinery attack
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Political

Residents rally against plan to house federal inmates in neighborhood

Residents rally against plan to house federal inmates in neighborhood

May 01, 2026
Residents rally against plan to house federal inmates in neighborhood
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Neighbors honored for heroically saving bedridden woman from house fire

Neighbors honored for heroically saving bedridden woman from house fire

May 01, 2026
Neighbors honored for heroically saving bedridden woman from house fire
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Proposed mega data center draws concerns over 'heat island effect'

Proposed mega data center draws concerns over 'heat island effect'

May 01, 2026
Proposed mega data center draws concerns over 'heat island effect'
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Brent oil prices surge above $125 after setting new wartime high

Brent crude oil prices, the global benchmark, surged above $125 per barrel on Thursday morning, as President Donald Trump mulls an extended blockade of Iranian ports. Kristie Lu Stout reports.

April 30, 2026
Brent oil prices surge above $125 after setting new wartime high
Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Riverfront workshops use rain barrels to protect the Great Lakes and reduce backyard flooding

Riverfront workshops use rain barrels to protect the Great Lakes and reduce backyard flooding

May 01, 2026
Riverfront workshops use rain barrels to protect the Great Lakes and reduce backyard flooding
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle

Dog rescued after 44 hours under tornado rubble reunites with owner

Dog rescued after 44 hours under tornado rubble reunites with owner

May 01, 2026
Dog rescued after 44 hours under tornado rubble reunites with owner
Crime|Education|Environment

Police arrest man accused of running a meth lab inside a Michigan State University building

Police arrest man accused of running a meth lab inside a Michigan State University building

May 01, 2026
Police arrest man accused of running a meth lab inside a Michigan State University building
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle

Officials ask residents to reduce water usage further ahead of dry summer

Officials ask residents to reduce water usage further ahead of dry summer

May 01, 2026
Officials ask residents to reduce water usage further ahead of dry summer
Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Travel

Stray dog on Blue Ridge Parkway injured after 'aggressive behavior,' NPS says

Stray dog on Blue Ridge Parkway injured after 'aggressive behavior,' NPS says

May 01, 2026
Stray dog on Blue Ridge Parkway injured after 'aggressive behavior,' NPS says
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Chicago grain futures fall on oil retreat, improved US weather outlook

By P.J.

April 30, 2026
Chicago grain futures fall on oil retreat, improved US weather outlook
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Record US biofuel targets to test biodiesel industry after slow year

The U.S. biodiesel industry, still recovering from one of its most difficult years, will have a hard time ramping up production

April 30, 2026
Record US biofuel targets to test biodiesel industry after slow year
Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Governor Polis signs bill banning pet stores from selling dogs and cats

Governor Polis signs bill banning pet stores from selling dogs and cats

May 01, 2026
Governor Polis signs bill banning pet stores from selling dogs and cats
Business|Economy|Environment|Health

Colorado to crack down on "highly problematic," contaminated marijuana products

Colorado to crack down on "highly problematic," contaminated marijuana products

April 30, 2026
Colorado to crack down on "highly problematic," contaminated marijuana products
Education|Environment

Oysters raised by students added to oyster reef

Oysters raised by students added to oyster reef

April 30, 2026
Oysters raised by students added to oyster reef
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Travel|World

Afghan refugees stranded at Pakistan border amid renewed fighting

Saleha Bibi, 40, was one of hundreds of Afghan refugees waiting at the Pakistani border on Thursday to be repatriated to Afghanistan - a

April 30, 2026
Afghan refugees stranded at Pakistan border amid renewed fighting
Business|Economy|Environment|World

ConocoPhillips trims production outlook as Iran war disrupts Qatar LNG operations

ConocoPhillips on Thursday forecast lower annual output after the shale producer excluded Qatar from its near-term outlook, citing disruption to its

April 30, 2026
ConocoPhillips trims production outlook as Iran war disrupts Qatar LNG operations
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science|Technology

A celestial double feature in May — two full moons

A celestial double feature in May — two full moons

April 30, 2026
A celestial double feature in May — two full moons
Environment|Europe|Health|Political|World

Israeli forces intercept Gaza aid flotilla and plans to drop off activists in Greece

Activists attempting to break Israel’s maritime blockade of Gaza say Israeli forces have intercepted their flotilla near the southern Greek island of Crete

April 30, 2026
Israeli forces intercept Gaza aid flotilla and plans to drop off activists in Greece
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Solar ranch in Tennessee aims to prove grazing cattle under the panels is a farmland win-win

A Tennessee solar developer is betting that cattle-grazing and solar panels can coexist — and benefit farmers as well as the electric grid

April 30, 2026
Solar ranch in Tennessee aims to prove grazing cattle under the panels is a farmland win-win
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump administration weighing measures to soon increase US oil output, Hassett says

The Trump administration is talking to oil companies and considering measures to increase production in the United States "really soon" to ease the impact of the Iran

April 30, 2026
Trump administration weighing measures to soon increase US oil output, Hassett says
Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel

15-year-old catches record-breaking golden rainbow trout in West Virginia

15-year-old catches record-breaking golden rainbow trout in West Virginia

April 30, 2026
15-year-old catches record-breaking golden rainbow trout in West Virginia
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Royal Caribbean sees cruise demand recover, but flags impact of higher fuel costs

Royal Caribbean said on Thursday bookings for its luxury Mediterranean cruises have bounced back after about a month of disruption from the Iran war,

April 30, 2026
Royal Caribbean sees cruise demand recover, but flags impact of higher fuel costs
Business|Economy|Election|Environment|Political|World

US visa fallout takes center stage in Antigua's election

Voters head to the polls on Thursday in Antigua and Barbuda in a snap general election dominated by concerns over U.S. visa restrictions, with

April 30, 2026
US visa fallout takes center stage in Antigua's election
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Russia says OPEC+ will continue after UAE exit, no price war expected

Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Thursday that the OPEC+ group of leading oil producers would continue

April 30, 2026
Russia says OPEC+ will continue after UAE exit, no price war expected
Economy|Education|Environment|Opinion|Political|Science|Technology

Supreme Court ruling: The latest in history of diminishing minority voting rights

The Supreme Court’s ruling that a Black-majority voting district in Louisiana is unconstitutional adds to a long and dismal history of government attempts to limit the power of minority voters.

April 30, 2026
Supreme Court ruling: The latest in history of diminishing minority voting rights
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Sports|World

Atlanta teens, advocates call for plan to prevent youth violence as summer approaches

Atlanta teens, advocates call for plan to prevent youth violence as summer approaches

April 30, 2026
Atlanta teens, advocates call for plan to prevent youth violence as summer approaches
Arts|Education|Environment|Opinion

Universities returning Native American remains and artifacts isn’t just about physical objects – it’s about dignity and justice

Congress passed a law in 1990 mandating the return of all Native American items that federally funded institutions took without consent. Progress since then has been slow.

April 30, 2026
Universities returning Native American remains and artifacts isn’t just about physical objects – it’s about dignity and justice
Environment|Health|World

Rats infest Gaza's tent camps, biting children and spreading disease

Rats and parasites are spreading through Gaza's tent camps for displaced Palestinians, biting children's fingers and toes as

April 30, 2026
Rats infest Gaza's tent camps, biting children and spreading disease
Business|Economy|Environment|World

‘Oil is literally falling from the sky’: Russian town fears environmental disaster after Ukrainian drone strikes on refinery

‘Oil is literally falling from the sky’: Russian town fears environmental disaster after Ukrainian drone strikes on refinery

April 30, 2026
‘Oil is literally falling from the sky’: Russian town fears environmental disaster after Ukrainian drone strikes on refinery
Education|Environment|Opinion

What Trump’s post as a Jesus-like figure tells us about political messianism

Democracy cannot thrive, or even survive, when its leaders see themselves as godlike and divide citizens into believers and heretics, a scholar writes.

April 30, 2026
What Trump’s post as a Jesus-like figure tells us about political messianism
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political

Supreme Court bolsters donors’ free speech rights in unanimous crisis pregnancy center ruling

First Choice, the crisis pregnancy center chain that brought the case, argued that merely issuing a subpoena can deter donors from making a gift.

April 30, 2026
Supreme Court bolsters donors’ free speech rights in unanimous crisis pregnancy center ruling
Environment|Health|Science

Supreme Court considers how much states can protect consumers when federal agencies won’t

A case involving the potential dangers of glyphosate, the active ingredient in the weed killer sold as Roundup, could affect broader consumer-protection efforts.

April 30, 2026
Supreme Court considers how much states can protect consumers when federal agencies won’t
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel

Seeing an eclipse from Earth is awe-inspiring – for astronauts seeing one from space, the scene was even more grand

Astronauts report feeling profoundly awestruck when they go to space, an anthropologist reports. This experience shapes their perspectives even back on Earth.

April 30, 2026
Seeing an eclipse from Earth is awe-inspiring – for astronauts seeing one from space, the scene was even more grand
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

The Latest: Hegseth faces a second day of Democrats grilling him over the Iran war

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces a second day of grilling from Democrats on Capitol Hill, with senators getting their first opportunity to confront or praise the Pentagon chief over his handling of the Iran war

April 30, 2026
The Latest: Hegseth faces a second day of Democrats grilling him over the Iran war
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

This company says nuclear fusion could finally power the grid — and soon

This company says nuclear fusion could finally power the grid — and soon

April 30, 2026
This company says nuclear fusion could finally power the grid — and soon
Environment|Europe|Science|Technology|World

Man, machine and AI combine in battle to clear Ukraine of mines and shells

Near the village of Myrotske in

April 30, 2026
Man, machine and AI combine in battle to clear Ukraine of mines and shells
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Japan's ANA, JAL say Middle East war lifts fuel costs, no immediate supply issues

Japan's two biggest airlines, ANA Holdings and Japan Airlines (JAL), said on Thursday the Middle East conflict is keeping fuel costs elevated and the outlook uncertain.

April 30, 2026
Japan's ANA, JAL say Middle East war lifts fuel costs, no immediate supply issues
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Oil fear shrouds tech splurge

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Try as they might, it’s impossible for markets to ignore the

April 30, 2026
Oil fear shrouds tech splurge
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

Nipper, stay! The future of a beloved dog statue on a New York warehouse is up in the air

Albany residents love Nipper, a giant dog statue perched atop a warehouse for nearly seven decades

April 30, 2026
Nipper, stay! The future of a beloved dog statue on a New York warehouse is up in the air
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|World

From surplus to strain: world rice supply threatened by Iran war, El Nino

Rice supply is expected to fall this year as farmers cut planting acreage across Asia because of fertiliser shortages

April 30, 2026
From surplus to strain: world rice supply threatened by Iran war, El Nino
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

First Tesla Semi rolls off high volume production line

Tesla said on Wednesday its first Semi truck has begun rolling off a high-volume production line as the electric vehicle maker remains on track to launch large-scale manufacturing

April 30, 2026
First Tesla Semi rolls off high volume production line
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Glencore first-quarter copper output jumps 19%, marketing unit set to exceed target

Glencore said on Thursday its first‑quarter copper production rose 19%, benefiting from improved ore grades in Africa, while its marketing division remains on track to

April 30, 2026
Glencore first-quarter copper output jumps 19%, marketing unit set to exceed target
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Travel|World

The death of a Lebanese village

In a parking lot strewn with rubbish near Beirut's Mediterranean coast, Hassan Yahya has taped a cardboard sign to a traffic signal pole beside the

April 30, 2026
The death of a Lebanese village
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Global oil price retreats after hitting 4-year high on concern of US-Iran war escalation

Global oil prices retreated after hitting a four-year high of more than $126 a barrel on Thursday on concerns that the U.S.-Iran war could worsen and lead

April 30, 2026
Global oil price retreats after hitting 4-year high on concern of US-Iran war escalation
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|World

Brazilian authorities sue Cargill, JBS for labor abuses in their supply chains

Brazilian labor prosecutors have filed lawsuits against five firms over labor abuses in their supply chains, with grain trader Cargill and meatpacker JBS among

April 30, 2026
Brazilian authorities sue Cargill, JBS for labor abuses in their supply chains
Africa|Crime|Environment|World

Libya says 17 migrants perish at sea, nine missing feared dead

At least 17 migrants died and nine are missing after their boat broke down and drifted for eight days in the Mediterranean Sea, Libya's Red Crescent and Libyan security

April 30, 2026
Libya says 17 migrants perish at sea, nine missing feared dead
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

Surprise fall in Japan's factory output as Iran war takes toll on petroleum-based products

Japan's factory output unexpectedly fell in March as production tumbled for a range of chemical and petroleum-based goods, data showed on

April 30, 2026
Surprise fall in Japan's factory output as Iran war takes toll on petroleum-based products
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|US

Kansas City man accused of high-speed chase in stolen SUV, fleeing into floodwater

Kansas City man accused of high-speed chase in stolen SUV, fleeing into floodwater

April 30, 2026
Kansas City man accused of high-speed chase in stolen SUV, fleeing into floodwater
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|World

The Latest: Trump rejects Iran’s latest proposal as Democrats confront Hegseth over war

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced nearly six hours of questioning Wednesday from House lawmakers for the first time since President Donald Trump’s administration launched the war against Iran

April 29, 2026
The Latest: Trump rejects Iran’s latest proposal as Democrats confront Hegseth over war
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political

Trump’s DEI purge reaches farm country? Women picked for soybean board all replaced by men

The Trump administration rejected all four women farmers chosen by their peers to represent them in an industry group called the United Soybean Board

April 29, 2026
Trump’s DEI purge reaches farm country? Women picked for soybean board all replaced by men
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Health|US|World

Man who killed Brown students, MIT professor targeted symbolic victims tied to grievances, FBI says

Federal investigators say the man who carried out a mass shooting at Brown University and later killed a Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor did not act randomly, but targeted places and people that held symbolic meaning tied to his perceived failures

April 30, 2026
Man who killed Brown students, MIT professor targeted symbolic victims tied to grievances, FBI says
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Technology

Transponders to be installed on New York area airport ground vehicles following deadly collision

Transponders that might have helped pinpoint the location of a fire truck that collided with a landing Air Canada jet in New York will soon be installed on ground vehicles at the region’s three major airports

April 30, 2026
Transponders to be installed on New York area airport ground vehicles following deadly collision
Arts|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

One of America’s oldest weather observatories shows people the science behind our climate

At Blue Hill Observatory and Science Center, a weather station 15 miles south of Boston, staff and volunteers have been using many of the same tools to monitor the weather since it opened in 1885

April 29, 2026
One of America’s oldest weather observatories shows people the science behind our climate
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|US|World

Texas tornado leaves 5 injured, buildings collapsed and homes without roofs

Officials have confirmed a tornado with winds of at least 120 mph tore through a small Texas city where manufacturing buildings got flattened and roofs were torn from homes

April 29, 2026
Texas tornado leaves 5 injured, buildings collapsed and homes without roofs
Business|Economy|Environment|Stock Markets|World

Oil prices keep spurting higher, but US stocks hold near their records

More jumps for oil prices sent tremors through the bond market, along with hints that some Federal Reserve officials don’t want to cut interest rates any time soon

April 29, 2026
Oil prices keep spurting higher, but US stocks hold near their records
Environment|Health|Political|Science|World

Environmental Protection Agency boss backs big budget cuts but Congress will get the final say

The head of the Environmental Protection Agency is back on Capitol Hill defending the administration's plan to cut in half the EPA's budget

April 29, 2026
Environmental Protection Agency boss backs big budget cuts but Congress will get the final say
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

City of Birmingham works to improve walkability with $10 million grant easing pedestrian frustration

City of Birmingham works to improve walkability with $10 million grant easing pedestrian frustration

April 30, 2026
City of Birmingham works to improve walkability with $10 million grant easing pedestrian frustration
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Food|Health|Technology|US

Walmart opens third U.S. milk processing facility with $350 million investment

Walmart has opened its third milk processing facility in the United States with a more than $350 million investment, it said on Wednesday, adding to a decade-long effort to

April 29, 2026
Walmart opens third U.S. milk processing facility with $350 million investment
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Town finally has safe drinking water after 6 years of radium contamination: "Such a relief"

Town finally has safe drinking water after 6 years of radium contamination: "Such a relief"

April 30, 2026
Town finally has safe drinking water after 6 years of radium contamination: "Such a relief"
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

US to give $100 million to repair damaged Chornobyl nuclear shelter, Kyiv says

The U.S. will give $100 million towards repairs of the vast radiation containment dome at the Chornobyl plant in northern Ukraine, site of the world's worst atomic accident

April 29, 2026
US to give $100 million to repair damaged Chornobyl nuclear shelter, Kyiv says
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Alphabet investors push for safeguards on use of its cloud, AI tech

A group of Alphabet shareholders are pressing the company to explain how it governs and controls the use of its technology and cloud services by

April 29, 2026
Alphabet investors push for safeguards on use of its cloud, AI tech
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

UAE oil break exposes deepening Saudi rift as Gulf power shifts

The United Arab Emirates' decision to quit OPEC and OPEC+ has brought years of tensions with Saudi Arabia out into the open, marking a strategic break with

April 29, 2026
UAE oil break exposes deepening Saudi rift as Gulf power shifts
Asia|Environment|Health|World

Seven people die in hospital wall collapse in southern India

Seven people have died after an 8-foot (2.5-metre) wall at a hospital complex collapsed in the southern Indian city of Bengaluru, a state official said on

April 30, 2026
Seven people die in hospital wall collapse in southern India
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Oil majors eye resurgent Canadian energy in wake of Middle East upheaval

Canada's oil and gas producers are drawing renewed interest from global energy majors as the Middle East

April 30, 2026
Oil majors eye resurgent Canadian energy in wake of Middle East upheaval
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

US oil stocks plummet, country becomes net crude exporter on weekly basis for first time, EIA says

The United States became a net exporter of crude for the first time since World War Two as the country shipped a record volume of oil

April 29, 2026
US oil stocks plummet, country becomes net crude exporter on weekly basis for first time, EIA says
Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle

Goose eggs reportedly smashed with hammer at shopping center

Goose eggs reportedly smashed with hammer at shopping center

April 30, 2026
Goose eggs reportedly smashed with hammer at shopping center
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

US extends deadline on talks over Lukoil assets to May 30

The U.S.

April 29, 2026
US extends deadline on talks over Lukoil assets to May 30
Business|Economy|Environment|World

OPEC+ likely to agree another oil output hike without UAE, sources say

OPEC+ will likely agree a small oil output quota hike on Sunday despite the loss of the lion's share of its exports due to the U.S.-

April 29, 2026
OPEC+ likely to agree another oil output hike without UAE, sources say
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Sports|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Porsche adds Middle East to list of problems as first-quarter profit falls

German sports car maker Porsche saw its profit erode further in the first quarter of 2026 as it doubles down on cost-cutting to deal with mounting

April 29, 2026
Porsche adds Middle East to list of problems as first-quarter profit falls
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

More than 1 million in Lebanon expected to face acute food insecurity, hunger monitor says

More than 1 million people in Lebanon are expected to face a food insecurity crisis in the months ahead as a result of renewed conflict

April 29, 2026
More than 1 million in Lebanon expected to face acute food insecurity, hunger monitor says
Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Gone fishin'! Teen hopes to make lasting impact following wildfires

Gone fishin'! Teen hopes to make lasting impact following wildfires

April 30, 2026
Gone fishin'! Teen hopes to make lasting impact following wildfires
Environment|Science|US|World

Tornado devastates Texas town on sixth straight day of severe storms

Tornado devastates Texas town on sixth straight day of severe storms

April 29, 2026
Tornado devastates Texas town on sixth straight day of severe storms
Environment

5 years after Caldor Fire, hundreds of dead and unstable trees in Grizzly Flats remain a threat

5 years after Caldor Fire, hundreds of dead and unstable trees in Grizzly Flats remain a threat

April 30, 2026
5 years after Caldor Fire, hundreds of dead and unstable trees in Grizzly Flats remain a threat
Crime|Environment|Health|US

Dog survives 44 hours in rubble after EF-4 tornado levels homes in Enid

Dog survives 44 hours in rubble after EF-4 tornado levels homes in Enid

April 30, 2026
Dog survives 44 hours in rubble after EF-4 tornado levels homes in Enid
Business|Economy|Election|Environment|Finance|Political

Billionaire Tom Steyer wants to take on the rich in run for California governor

Billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer is selling himself as a class traitor in his bid for California governor

April 29, 2026
Billionaire Tom Steyer wants to take on the rich in run for California governor
Business|Environment|Lifestyle

Tree slices through Arkansas woman's home during storm

Tree slices through Arkansas woman's home during storm

April 30, 2026
Tree slices through Arkansas woman's home during storm
Business|Economy|Environment|World

The Latest: Supreme Court hears arguments on ending legal protections for Haitian/Syrian migrants

The Supreme Court is weighing arguments over the Trump administration’s push to end legal protections for Haitians and Syrians as migrants fleeing war and natural disaster

April 29, 2026
The Latest: Supreme Court hears arguments on ending legal protections for Haitian/Syrian migrants
Americas|Crime|Environment|Lifestyle

Mother of 3 rescued from rushing flood waters in North Texas; Rescue caught on video

Mother of 3 rescued from rushing flood waters in North Texas; Rescue caught on video

April 30, 2026
Mother of 3 rescued from rushing flood waters in North Texas; Rescue caught on video
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

Elon Musk gets an apology from California regulators as a SpaceX lawsuit is settled

California regulators apologized to SpaceX CEO Elon Musk as they settled a lawsuit that claimed a state agency showed political bias against the rocket company and its chief executive

April 29, 2026
Elon Musk gets an apology from California regulators as a SpaceX lawsuit is settled
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Takeaways: Supreme Court signals it will side with Trump on Haitian and Syrian migrants

Takeaways: Supreme Court signals it will side with Trump on Haitian and Syrian migrants

April 29, 2026
Takeaways: Supreme Court signals it will side with Trump on Haitian and Syrian migrants
Business|Economy|Environment

Democrats investigate as Trump OKs almost $2 billion in taxpayer money to end offshore wind projects

The Trump administration is spending nearly $2 billion to get energy companies to walk away from U.S. offshore wind projects

April 29, 2026
Democrats investigate as Trump OKs almost $2 billion in taxpayer money to end offshore wind projects
Business|Economy|Environment|Political

Trump met with oil firms on possible months-long extension of Iran blockade

U.S.

April 29, 2026
Trump met with oil firms on possible months-long extension of Iran blockade
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Travel|World

Aircraft lessor AerCap says prolonged high oil prices could bring opportunities

The head of the world's largest aircraft leasing company, AerCap, said on Wednesday that higher fuel prices have had little impact on the sector so far,

April 29, 2026
Aircraft lessor AerCap says prolonged high oil prices could bring opportunities
Education|Environment|Health|Science

'Long road ahead': 13 sloths rescued from Sloth World continue recovery at Central Florida Zoo

'Long road ahead': 13 sloths rescued from Sloth World continue recovery at Central Florida Zoo

April 29, 2026
'Long road ahead': 13 sloths rescued from Sloth World continue recovery at Central Florida Zoo
Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|World

Service members help former National Guardsman recover after Enid tornado

Service members help former National Guardsman recover after Enid tornado

April 29, 2026
Service members help former National Guardsman recover after Enid tornado
Education|Environment|Health

Advocates demand answers as hundreds of graves collapse at a Milwaukee County cemetery after floods

Advocates demand answers as hundreds of graves collapse at a Milwaukee County cemetery after floods

April 29, 2026
Advocates demand answers as hundreds of graves collapse at a Milwaukee County cemetery after floods
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Technology|World

French regulator says most e-commerce platform products it tested breach EU rules

France's consumer protection authority said on Wednesday that three‑quarters of the products it tested from major e‑commerce platforms last year

April 29, 2026
French regulator says most e-commerce platform products it tested breach EU rules
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|World

Women paid the highest price in Jakarta train tragedy

When Harum Anjarsari's husband finally got through to her phone, he did not hear her, but instead, rescue workers who said they pulled the device from

April 29, 2026
Women paid the highest price in Jakarta train tragedy
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Bunge lifts 2026 outlook on strong crush margins, biofuel demand

U.S. agribusiness Bunge Global raised its full-year adjusted profit forecast on Wednesday, citing strong oilseed processing margins and an improved

April 29, 2026
Bunge lifts 2026 outlook on strong crush margins, biofuel demand
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Science

Dozens of cancer cases in N.J. could be linked to contaminants at former landfill

Dozens of cancer cases in N.J. could be linked to contaminants at former landfill

April 29, 2026
Dozens of cancer cases in N.J. could be linked to contaminants at former landfill
Crime|Environment|Travel|World

Search suspended for 5 missing crew of ship that overturned near Northern Marianas during typhoon

Authorities say they’ve suspended the search for missing five crew members of a cargo ship that overturned near the Northern Mariana Islands during a typhoon in the Pacific Ocean

April 29, 2026
Search suspended for 5 missing crew of ship that overturned near Northern Marianas during typhoon
Crime|Education|Environment|Health

Students are taught to hide in closets and under tables if there is a school shooting – but does practicing for this possibility keep kids safe?

Most states have some sort of requirement for a minimum number of lockdown drills a year, but there is no set federal guidance.

April 29, 2026
Students are taught to hide in closets and under tables if there is a school shooting – but does practicing for this possibility keep kids safe?
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Political

US judge to weigh preservation groups' bid to stop Trump's Kennedy Center overhaul

A coalition of historic preservation and architecture groups will ask a judge on Wednesday to halt plans by President Donald Trump’s administration

April 29, 2026
US judge to weigh preservation groups' bid to stop Trump's Kennedy Center overhaul
Environment|Health|Science|Sports|Technology|World

This year's World Cup games could be sizzling. Here's what's being done to prepare for extreme heat

The 2022 World Cup tournament in Qatar was moved from summer to winter because of the threat of extreme heat

April 29, 2026
This year's World Cup games could be sizzling. Here's what's being done to prepare for extreme heat
Economy|Environment|Political|Technology|World

Another Russian oil facility burns as Zelenskyy touts Ukraine’s drone reach

Ukraine is claiming responsibility for a drone attack on a distant Russian oil facility

April 29, 2026
Another Russian oil facility burns as Zelenskyy touts Ukraine’s drone reach
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

This ‘miracle tree’ can filter more than 98% of microplastics from tap water

This ‘miracle tree’ can filter more than 98% of microplastics from tap water

April 29, 2026
This ‘miracle tree’ can filter more than 98% of microplastics from tap water
Crime|Education|Environment|Health

Camp Mystic owners apologize for deadly flood plan failures and push to reopen over Texas lawmakers’ objections

Camp Mystic owners apologize for deadly flood plan failures and push to reopen over Texas lawmakers’ objections

April 29, 2026
Camp Mystic owners apologize for deadly flood plan failures and push to reopen over Texas lawmakers’ objections
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump meets with oil executives as Iran stalemate drags on, Axios reports

U.S.

April 29, 2026
Trump meets with oil executives as Iran stalemate drags on, Axios reports
Environment|Europe|Science|World

A barge carrying Timmy the humpback whale journeys to the North Sea

A barge carrying a stranded humpback whale nicknamed Timmy has begun its journey toward the North Sea

April 29, 2026
A barge carrying Timmy the humpback whale journeys to the North Sea
Business|Economy|Environment|World

How traffic through the Strait of Hormuz shrank to a trickle – a visual deep dive

How traffic through the Strait of Hormuz shrank to a trickle – a visual deep dive

April 29, 2026
How traffic through the Strait of Hormuz shrank to a trickle – a visual deep dive
Economy|Environment|Health|World

A lifeline for Haiti could soon be severed by the US Supreme Court

A lifeline for Haiti could soon be severed by the US Supreme Court

April 29, 2026
A lifeline for Haiti could soon be severed by the US Supreme Court
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

The race to mine critical minerals for AI and clean energy is creating ‘sacrifice zones’ that harm water and health of world’s poor

The rapid expansion of critical mineral extraction is trading away human and ecological well-being for technological breakthroughs. There are ways to fix this.

April 29, 2026
The race to mine critical minerals for AI and clean energy is creating ‘sacrifice zones’ that harm water and health of world’s poor
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Most Swiss back initiative to cap population at 10 million, poll shows

A slim majority of Swiss are backing an upcoming referendum proposal to limit Switzerland's population to 10 million, and support for it is growing, an opinion poll showed

April 29, 2026
Most Swiss back initiative to cap population at 10 million, poll shows
Environment|Travel|World

Critically endangered antelopes return to Kenya from Czech zoo

Four critically endangered mountain bongos arrived in Kenya on their way to their native forests after years in the care of a zoo in the Czech Republic

April 29, 2026
Critically endangered antelopes return to Kenya from Czech zoo
Business|Environment|Political|World

Ukraine strikes Russia's Tuapse refinery, Putin says attacks intensifying on civilian targets

A Ukrainian drone attack caused a major fire at a Russian oil refinery in the city of Tuapse on Tuesday, officials said, in what President Vladimir Putin described as

April 28, 2026
Ukraine strikes Russia's Tuapse refinery, Putin says attacks intensifying on civilian targets
Environment|Science|World

Tropical forest loss eases in 2025 from record high, report shows

Destruction of the world's tropical forests eased in 2025 from a record high, a report showed on Wednesday, underscoring how decisive policy can

April 29, 2026
Tropical forest loss eases in 2025 from record high, report shows
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Elon Musk says OpenAI was his idea, before executives looted it  

Elon Musk took the stand on Tuesday at a high-stakes trial over the future of OpenAI, casting his lawsuit against the

April 28, 2026
Elon Musk says OpenAI was his idea, before executives looted it  
Environment|Political|Travel|World

Taiwan minister says she visited second islet in disputed South China Sea

The Taiwanese minister in charge of the Coast Guard visited a second Taiwan-controlled islet deep in the South China Sea, she said on Wednesday, adding that complaints by

April 29, 2026
Taiwan minister says she visited second islet in disputed South China Sea
Americas|Crime|Environment

Georgia officials warn wildfires are still a threat as firefighters report progress

Officials battling two large wildfires in southern Georgia say firefighters are bracing for a long battle even after weekend rains boosted their containment efforts

April 29, 2026
Georgia officials warn wildfires are still a threat as firefighters report progress
Business|Environment|Lifestyle|World

Indian billionaire heir offers to save 80 of Pablo Escobar’s ‘cocaine hippos’ from Colombian cull

Indian billionaire heir offers to save 80 of Pablo Escobar’s ‘cocaine hippos’ from Colombian cull

April 29, 2026
Indian billionaire heir offers to save 80 of Pablo Escobar’s ‘cocaine hippos’ from Colombian cull
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Finance|Political

California candidates for governor tangle in messy TV debate with mail ballots about to go out

Eight candidates running to become governor of California have lobbed heated criticism at each other in a chaotic televised debate

April 29, 2026
California candidates for governor tangle in messy TV debate with mail ballots about to go out
Business|Environment|Health

Washington state says Geo Group refuses to let health inspectors into detention facility

Washington state has asked a federal judge to force private prison operator The Geo Group to allow health inspectors into its for-profit immigration detention center in Tacoma, which has been the subject of thousands of complaints from detainees in recent years

April 29, 2026
Washington state says Geo Group refuses to let health inspectors into detention facility
Arts|Economy|Education|Environment|World

Young Palestinian artists in Gaza exhibit their impressions of war as a fragile ceasefire holds

Young Palestinian artists in Gaza have staged an impromptu exhibit to show the world the impact of war and the fragile ceasefire

April 28, 2026
Young Palestinian artists in Gaza exhibit their impressions of war as a fragile ceasefire holds
Environment|Science|World

Deadly severe storm outbreak enters sixth day as threat shifts east

Deadly severe storm outbreak enters sixth day as threat shifts east

April 27, 2026
Deadly severe storm outbreak enters sixth day as threat shifts east
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World

High-level talks begin on moving away from fossil fuels at Colombia conference

Ministers and officials are gathered in Colombia for a high-level conference aimed at accelerating the shift away from fossil fuels, with financing emerging as a key challenge

April 29, 2026
High-level talks begin on moving away from fossil fuels at Colombia conference
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

UAE’s OPEC exit has been long in the works – and may mark the beginning of a Gulf realignment

The UAE and Saudi Arabia have long been at odds over oil policy. The latest move is also likely to further their broader regional rivalry.

April 29, 2026
UAE’s OPEC exit has been long in the works – and may mark the beginning of a Gulf realignment
Crime|Education|Environment|Health

Camp Mystic director offers tearful apology to victims' families during legislative hearing

One of the directors of Camp Mystic has offered a tearful apology to the families of the 25 girls and two teen counselors killed in the 2025 Texas flood

April 28, 2026
Camp Mystic director offers tearful apology to victims' families during legislative hearing
Economy|Environment|Political|US|World

Senate rejects attempt to end Trump's blockade of Cuba

Senate Republicans have rejected legislation from Democrats that would have required President Donald Trump to end the U.S. energy blockade on Cuba unless he receives approval from Congress

April 29, 2026
Senate rejects attempt to end Trump's blockade of Cuba
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health

Purdue Pharma receives $5.5 billion sentence, paving way for opioid settlement

OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma was sentenced on Tuesday to $5.5 billion in fines and penalties stemming from its 2020 guilty plea to charges

April 28, 2026
Purdue Pharma receives $5.5 billion sentence, paving way for opioid settlement
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Main measures announced in Canada economic statement

Here are some of the main new measures that the Canadian government announced in a spring economic statement on Tuesday. * a new nationwide effort to recruit, train, and

April 29, 2026
Main measures announced in Canada economic statement
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Joby flies first point-to-point air taxi flight tests in New York

Joby Aviation is conducting a week-long test of the first point-to-point air taxi demonstration flights in New York City as the company gets closer to winning

April 29, 2026
Joby flies first point-to-point air taxi flight tests in New York
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Argentina court lifts suspension on Vicuna copper project

A court in Argentina's San Juan province on Tuesday allowed the Vicuna copper project, operated by Australia's BHP and Canada's Lundin Mining, to continue operating

April 29, 2026
Argentina court lifts suspension on Vicuna copper project
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance

HSBC sees limited near-term impact on OPEC+ from UAE's departure

The United Arab Emirates' planned exit from OPEC and the wider OPEC+ alliance from May 2026 is expected to have limited immediate impact on oil markets but could weaken the

April 29, 2026
HSBC sees limited near-term impact on OPEC+ from UAE's departure
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Travel

Family drives into sinkhole on 96-year-old Franklin County, Kansas, bridge

Family drives into sinkhole on 96-year-old Franklin County, Kansas, bridge

April 29, 2026
Family drives into sinkhole on 96-year-old Franklin County, Kansas, bridge
Arts|Business|Environment|Food|Lifestyle

Chile's wine industry targets younger drinkers as consumption slumps

In Chile's picturesque Maule Valley winemaking region, idyllic scenes of the year's harvest mask a stark reality, as

April 28, 2026
Chile's wine industry targets younger drinkers as consumption slumps
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets

Iran war's boost to biofuels lifts US agriculture giants' earnings

Soaring crude oil markets have pushed soybean oil prices to the loftiest levels in more than three years, a boon for oilseed processors like Bunge Global

April 29, 2026
Iran war's boost to biofuels lifts US agriculture giants' earnings
Environment|Europe|Political|World

Putin says Ukraine has intensified attacks on civilian targets in Russia

Ukraine has stepped up attacks on civilian infrastructure in Russia, President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday, citing a recent drone strike on an oil refinery in the

April 29, 2026
Putin says Ukraine has intensified attacks on civilian targets in Russia
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

Neighbors breathe sigh of relief after explosives removed from home

Neighbors breathe sigh of relief after explosives removed from home

April 29, 2026
Neighbors breathe sigh of relief after explosives removed from home
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Resident recounts damage to home after juvenile allegedly starts fire in nearby grass

Resident recounts damage to home after juvenile allegedly starts fire in nearby grass

April 29, 2026
Resident recounts damage to home after juvenile allegedly starts fire in nearby grass
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Campaign launched to save SF Golden Gate Park's last public pianos from vandalism, weather

Campaign launched to save SF Golden Gate Park's last public pianos from vandalism, weather

April 29, 2026
Campaign launched to save SF Golden Gate Park's last public pianos from vandalism, weather
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Farmers face tough choices to keep permanent crops alive during the statewide drought emergency

Farmers face tough choices to keep permanent crops alive during the statewide drought emergency

April 29, 2026
Farmers face tough choices to keep permanent crops alive during the statewide drought emergency
Business|Education|Environment|Science|Sports

DNR begins stocking 20 million fish across more than 1,000 Michigan lakes and streams

DNR begins stocking 20 million fish across more than 1,000 Michigan lakes and streams

April 29, 2026
DNR begins stocking 20 million fish across more than 1,000 Michigan lakes and streams
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Extinct butterfly at San Francisco Presidio being replaced with close relative

Extinct butterfly at San Francisco Presidio being replaced with close relative

April 29, 2026
Extinct butterfly at San Francisco Presidio being replaced with close relative
Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Technology

Digital checkouts surpass traditional books at libraries as funding questions loom

Digital checkouts surpass traditional books at libraries as funding questions loom

April 29, 2026
Digital checkouts surpass traditional books at libraries as funding questions loom
Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

Dollywood to educate visitors about black bears with new BearWise signs

Dollywood to educate visitors about black bears with new BearWise signs

April 29, 2026
Dollywood to educate visitors about black bears with new BearWise signs
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Technology

Father shares memories of family he lost in house fire, reacts to report on 911 coverage gaps

Father shares memories of family he lost in house fire, reacts to report on 911 coverage gaps

April 29, 2026
Father shares memories of family he lost in house fire, reacts to report on 911 coverage gaps
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump approval sinks to new low as war with Iran drives cost-of-living concerns

President Donald Trump's approval rating sank to the lowest level of his current term, as Americans increasingly soured on his handling of the cost of

April 28, 2026
Trump approval sinks to new low as war with Iran drives cost-of-living concerns
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Interview|Lifestyle

How does rain affect local strawberry farms?

How does rain affect local strawberry farms?

April 29, 2026
How does rain affect local strawberry farms?
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|US|World

'You can lose someone at any second': Wife of man killed in Pewaukee lightning strike warns others ahead of severe weather

'You can lose someone at any second': Wife of man killed in Pewaukee lightning strike warns others ahead of severe weather

April 29, 2026
'You can lose someone at any second': Wife of man killed in Pewaukee lightning strike warns others ahead of severe weather
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Technology

More residents turning to e-bikes as gas prices remain high

More residents turning to e-bikes as gas prices remain high

April 29, 2026
More residents turning to e-bikes as gas prices remain high
Arts|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

The unexpected pelicans of Colorado hold a special meaning for an award-winning wildlife photographer

The unexpected pelicans of Colorado hold a special meaning for an award-winning wildlife photographer

April 29, 2026
The unexpected pelicans of Colorado hold a special meaning for an award-winning wildlife photographer
Environment

Westminster looking to fill every pothole in the city during Pothole Palooza

Westminster looking to fill every pothole in the city during Pothole Palooza

April 29, 2026
Westminster looking to fill every pothole in the city during Pothole Palooza
Education|Environment

Bison ranch fights to preserve a nearly extinct American icon

Bison ranch fights to preserve a nearly extinct American icon

April 28, 2026
Bison ranch fights to preserve a nearly extinct American icon
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|Travel|World

Panama's Copa Airlines to buy 60 Boeing 737 Max jets

Copa Airlines tied up an agreement with Boeing and GE Aerospace to purchase up to 60 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft for a list price of around $13.5 billion,

April 28, 2026
Panama's Copa Airlines to buy 60 Boeing 737 Max jets
Africa|Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|World

Gold miners set to stay in Mali despite attacks, industry sources say

International mining companies are likely to keep investing in Mali, one of Africa's

April 28, 2026
Gold miners set to stay in Mali despite attacks, industry sources say
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

GM lifts profit outlook, flags expected tariff refund

General Motors posted on Tuesday a 22% rise in first-quarter core profit and lifted its full-year earnings forecast, buoyed by a resilient U.S. car market and an

April 28, 2026
GM lifts profit outlook, flags expected tariff refund
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Nonprofit brings aging horses into mutually-therapeutic contact with seniors

Nonprofit brings aging horses into mutually-therapeutic contact with seniors

April 28, 2026
Nonprofit brings aging horses into mutually-therapeutic contact with seniors
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

BP's profit more than doubles as US gas prices hit the highest point since the start of war in Iran

BP’s profit more than doubled in the first quarter as the war in Iran drove energy prices sharply higher

April 28, 2026
BP's profit more than doubles as US gas prices hit the highest point since the start of war in Iran
Economy|Environment|Political|World

UAE quits OPEC in blow to cartel that could reshape global oil markets

UAE quits OPEC in blow to cartel that could reshape global oil markets

April 28, 2026
UAE quits OPEC in blow to cartel that could reshape global oil markets
Crime|Environment|Science

5 bald eagles found dead in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, prompting DNR investigation

5 bald eagles found dead in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, prompting DNR investigation

April 28, 2026
5 bald eagles found dead in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, prompting DNR investigation
Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|US

Car slams into home on Detroit's west side, bursts into flames

Car slams into home on Detroit's west side, bursts into flames

April 28, 2026
Car slams into home on Detroit's west side, bursts into flames
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Italy's parliament backs donation of aircraft carrier to Indonesia

Italy's parliament on Tuesday backed a government plan to donate an ageing aircraft carrier to Indonesia, a move the administration said would strengthen

April 28, 2026
Italy's parliament backs donation of aircraft carrier to Indonesia
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|Technology|World

US signs energy and AI deals with Balkan countries as its influence widens

The United States and U.S. companies signed deals worth billions of dollars with Balkan countries on Tuesday, boosting Washington's energy presence in the

April 28, 2026
US signs energy and AI deals with Balkan countries as its influence widens
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US not funding Congo's $100 million mine guard, embassy says

The United States said on Tuesday it is not funding any security units tasked with policing or guarding mines in Democratic Republic of Congo after

April 28, 2026
US not funding Congo's $100 million mine guard, embassy says
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Food|Lifestyle

McDonald's is the latest fast food chain to offer fancier drinks

Fast food chains, thirsty for new ways to grow, are amping up their beverage offerings

April 28, 2026
McDonald's is the latest fast food chain to offer fancier drinks
Africa|Education|Environment|Health|World

Children at 'breaking point' in Darfur as they face extreme hunger and violence, UN says

Five million children across Sudan's Darfur region are facing extreme deprivation, the United Nations children's agency said on Tuesday, issuing an

April 28, 2026
Children at 'breaking point' in Darfur as they face extreme hunger and violence, UN says
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Rare Earths Americas kicks off US IPO roadshow with $368 million valuation target

Rare Earths Americas kicked off the roadshow for its U.S. initial public offering on Tuesday, aiming for a valuation of up to $368.4 million, as investor interest

April 28, 2026
Rare Earths Americas kicks off US IPO roadshow with $368 million valuation target
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Effort begins to rescue Timmy, the humpback whale, stranded off Germany's Baltic coast

An attempt to remove a stranded humpback whale from shallow waters off Germany's Baltic coast began on Tuesday, after four weeks of intense public

April 28, 2026
Effort begins to rescue Timmy, the humpback whale, stranded off Germany's Baltic coast
Economy|Education|Environment|Health

Nebraska is becoming the first state to implement a Medicaid work requirement signed by Trump

Many people applying for Medicaid in Nebraska will soon have to prove that they're working, volunteering or in school

April 28, 2026
Nebraska is becoming the first state to implement a Medicaid work requirement signed by Trump
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

As war nears two months, displaced Lebanese family sinks into despair

It has been nearly two months, but Rabih Khreiss still has trouble recognising his new life. 

April 28, 2026
As war nears two months, displaced Lebanese family sinks into despair
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

The Hormuz digital chokepoint: How does the Iran war threaten subsea cables?

Iran warned last week that submarine cables in the Strait of Hormuz were a vulnerable point for the region's digital economy, raising concerns about

April 28, 2026
The Hormuz digital chokepoint: How does the Iran war threaten subsea cables?
Economy|Environment|Health|World

Iran war is latest blow to Somalia's malnourished children

For Somalia's malnourished children, already suffering the twin catastrophes of looming famine and radical cuts in

April 28, 2026
Iran war is latest blow to Somalia's malnourished children
Business|Environment|Political|US|World

Trump withdraws nomination of hospitality executive to head National Park Service

The White House has withdrawn President Donald Trump's nomination of a hospitality company executive to be director of the National Park Service more

April 28, 2026
Trump withdraws nomination of hospitality executive to head National Park Service
Asia|Business|Crime|Environment|Health|World

Indonesia train crash toll rises to 14 as rescuers work to remove trapped passengers

The death toll from a train collision near the Indonesian capital Jakarta has risen to 14 with another 84 injured, the train operator said on Tuesday, as rescuers worked

April 28, 2026
Indonesia train crash toll rises to 14 as rescuers work to remove trapped passengers
Business|Economy|Environment

White House withdraws hospitality executive as nominee to lead the National Park Service

President Donald Trump is withdrawing his nomination of a hospitality company executive to lead the National Park Service

April 28, 2026
White House withdraws hospitality executive as nominee to lead the National Park Service
Environment|Science|World

Dangerous severe weather today targets the Plains and Midwest

Millions face the threat of dangerous storms capable of producing tornadoes and hail up to baseball size or larger. CNN News Central's Sara Sidner gets the latest forecast from CNN Meteorologist Chris Warren.

April 27, 2026
Dangerous severe weather today targets the Plains and Midwest
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Twin tornadoes spotted in northern Oklahoma

Twin tornadoes were observed in a rural area near Foraker, Oklahoma, as severe storms could threaten parts of the Midwest.

April 27, 2026
Twin tornadoes spotted in northern Oklahoma
Environment|Europe|Political|Travel|World

King Charles arrives in US for state visit amid differences over Iran war

Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived in the United States on Monday for a four-day trip, welcomed by self-proclaimed

April 27, 2026
King Charles arrives in US for state visit amid differences over Iran war
Crime|Environment|World

Fast-moving storms batter the Midwest, flooding streets and stranding commuters

Fast-moving storms have pummeled parts of the Midwest with hail, strong wind and heavy rain

April 27, 2026
Fast-moving storms batter the Midwest, flooding streets and stranding commuters
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Trump administration to pay 2 more companies to walk away from US offshore wind leases

The Trump administration has announced two more payouts for energy companies to walk away from U.S. offshore wind projects under development

April 28, 2026
Trump administration to pay 2 more companies to walk away from US offshore wind leases
Business|Environment|Health|Science

With Bayer at US Supreme Court, MAHA rallies against pesticides

"Make America Healthy Again" activists rallied at the U.S.

April 28, 2026
With Bayer at US Supreme Court, MAHA rallies against pesticides
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|World

South Sudan says 14 killed in plane crash near Juba

A plane crashed southwest of South Sudan's capital Juba on Monday, killing all 14 people on board, the country's civil aviation authority said.

April 27, 2026
South Sudan says 14 killed in plane crash near Juba
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Oil prices hit two-week high as Iran talks stall and Strait of Hormuz shipments lag

Oil prices climbed about 3% to a two-week high on Monday as peace talks between the U.S. and Iran stalled and shipments through the Strait of Hormuz

April 28, 2026
Oil prices hit two-week high as Iran talks stall and Strait of Hormuz shipments lag
Business|Environment|Health|Science

Supreme Court grapples with multibillion-dollar wave of lawsuits over Roundup cancer claims

The Supreme Court seems divided over whether to block thousands of lawsuits alleging the maker of the weedkiller Roundup failed to warn people it could cause cancer

April 28, 2026
Supreme Court grapples with multibillion-dollar wave of lawsuits over Roundup cancer claims
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

US to end more offshore wind leases in exchange for fossil fuel investments

President Donald Trump's administration said on Monday that it had reached a deal to end two more U.S. offshore wind leases in exchange for $885 million in

April 28, 2026
US to end more offshore wind leases in exchange for fossil fuel investments
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|World

Heavy weekend rain slows 2 sprawling Georgia wildfires, even as new blazes start

Heavy rain slowed the progress of two sprawling southern Georgia wildfires over the weekend, allowing crews to make some progress in containing the blazes that have destroyed more than 100 homes

April 27, 2026
Heavy weekend rain slows 2 sprawling Georgia wildfires, even as new blazes start
Business|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Rare two-colored lobster caught by fishermen off Cape Cod donated to aquarium

A Cape Cod seafood company has donated a rare two-colored lobster to a science center, sparing the critter from the kettle because of its remarkable coloration

April 28, 2026
Rare two-colored lobster caught by fishermen off Cape Cod donated to aquarium
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Affordable housing opens for single parents pursuing college degrees

Affordable housing opens for single parents pursuing college degrees

April 28, 2026
Affordable housing opens for single parents pursuing college degrees
Crime|Environment|US

Neighbors jump in to evacuate 28 horses as brush fire spreads

Neighbors jump in to evacuate 28 horses as brush fire spreads

April 28, 2026
Neighbors jump in to evacuate 28 horses as brush fire spreads
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Trump administration fires independent board overseeing the National Science Foundation

The Trump administration has fired members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation

April 27, 2026
Trump administration fires independent board overseeing the National Science Foundation
Environment

Volunteers unite from across Oklahoma to help Enid recover from EF4 tornado

Volunteers unite from across Oklahoma to help Enid recover from EF4 tornado

April 28, 2026
Volunteers unite from across Oklahoma to help Enid recover from EF4 tornado
Crime|Environment|US

Firefighters rush to fuel truck fire, possible hazmat situation

Firefighters rush to fuel truck fire, possible hazmat situation

April 28, 2026
Firefighters rush to fuel truck fire, possible hazmat situation
Crime|Education|Environment|Health

Camp Mystic relied on teen counselors with no emergency training before flood, investigator says

Inexperienced teenage counselors were not trained to handle flood and other emergency situations at Camp Mystic, and feared making decisions on their own

April 28, 2026
Camp Mystic relied on teen counselors with no emergency training before flood, investigator says
Business|Economy|Environment|Political

Singing protesters speak out against lifting of mining ban near Boundary Water

Singing protesters speak out against lifting of mining ban near Boundary Water

April 28, 2026
Singing protesters speak out against lifting of mining ban near Boundary Water
Crime|Education|Environment|Science|World

Prosecutors say suspect in missing students' killings asked ChatGPT about disposing of a body

Prosecutors say the suspect in the killings of two University of South Florida doctoral students from Bangladesh had asked ChatGPT days before the pair went missing what would happen if a human body was put in a garbage bag and thrown in a dumpster

April 27, 2026
Prosecutors say suspect in missing students' killings asked ChatGPT about disposing of a body
Business|Environment|Health|Science

US Supreme Court split over Bayer's fight against Roundup lawsuits

The U.S.

April 27, 2026
US Supreme Court split over Bayer's fight against Roundup lawsuits
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Local groups create reusable menstrual pads to help families in need

Local groups create reusable menstrual pads to help families in need

April 28, 2026
Local groups create reusable menstrual pads to help families in need
Environment|Health

Neighborhood goes weekend without potable water after construction site mistake

Neighborhood goes weekend without potable water after construction site mistake

April 28, 2026
Neighborhood goes weekend without potable water after construction site mistake
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

New owner of "tulip house" carries on tradition, finds new meaning behind the bulbs

New owner of "tulip house" carries on tradition, finds new meaning behind the bulbs

April 28, 2026
New owner of "tulip house" carries on tradition, finds new meaning behind the bulbs
Education|Environment|Health|Science

Anglers reel in invasive species at 2026 Southwest Florida Invasive Freshwater Fish Roundup

Anglers reel in invasive species at 2026 Southwest Florida Invasive Freshwater Fish Roundup

April 28, 2026
Anglers reel in invasive species at 2026 Southwest Florida Invasive Freshwater Fish Roundup
Business|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Political|Science

13 surviving sloths from Sloth World delivered to Central Florida Zoo in Sanford

13 surviving sloths from Sloth World delivered to Central Florida Zoo in Sanford

April 28, 2026
13 surviving sloths from Sloth World delivered to Central Florida Zoo in Sanford
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World

Four killed, 70 wounded in mortar, rocket attacks by Pakistan, Afghan Taliban says

Mortar and rocket attacks launched by Pakistan against Afghanistan killed four people on Monday and wounded 70 more, the Taliban government said, as

April 27, 2026
Four killed, 70 wounded in mortar, rocket attacks by Pakistan, Afghan Taliban says
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political

Hospital nurses voice concern over HR-1 cuts

Hospital nurses voice concern over HR-1 cuts

April 28, 2026
Hospital nurses voice concern over HR-1 cuts
Environment|Science|World

Camera shows Sumatra orangutan using a canopy bridge to cross a road in Indonesia

Conservations say a Sumatran orangutan has been filmed for the first time using a human-made canopy bridge to cross a public road on the Indonesian island of Sumatra

April 27, 2026
Camera shows Sumatra orangutan using a canopy bridge to cross a road in Indonesia
Education|Environment|Health|Technology|World

From a hangar to remote villages: How a float plane is helping save lives one flight at a time

From a hangar to remote villages: How a float plane is helping save lives one flight at a time

April 27, 2026
From a hangar to remote villages: How a float plane is helping save lives one flight at a time
Arts|Education|Environment|Sports

Where baseball history lives: Community pushes to preserve Municipal Stadium

Where baseball history lives: Community pushes to preserve Municipal Stadium

April 27, 2026
Where baseball history lives: Community pushes to preserve Municipal Stadium
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|World

Britain's lifetime smoking ban set to become law

Britain's plans to ban future generations from buying cigarettes will become law this week, ushering in a policy still overshadowed by

April 27, 2026
Britain's lifetime smoking ban set to become law
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Oil prices hit two-week high as Iran talks stall and Strait of Hormuz shipments lag

Oil prices climbed about 3% to a two-week high on Monday as peace talks between the U.S. and Iran stalled and shipments through the Strait of Hormuz

April 27, 2026
Oil prices hit two-week high as Iran talks stall and Strait of Hormuz shipments lag
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

Why the Southeast is burning – extreme drought is only part of the cause

The southeastern US has been in drought for months. With the wind and unusually low humidity, it’s facing perfect conditions for wildfires spreading.

April 24, 2026
Why the Southeast is burning – extreme drought is only part of the cause
Economy|Environment|World

Palestinians use Gaza rubble to restore streets as US rebuilding plan stalls

Palestinians are using war rubble to repave streets destroyed during Israel's two-year assault on Gaza, crushing concrete and metal into pavement under a

April 27, 2026
Palestinians use Gaza rubble to restore streets as US rebuilding plan stalls
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Critical Metals agrees to buy European Lithium for about $835 million

U.S.-based miner Critical Metals has signed a letter of intent to purchase all outstanding shares of European Lithium in an about $835 million deal, a move that would secure its

April 27, 2026
Critical Metals agrees to buy European Lithium for about $835 million
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World

Nations meet to discuss fossil fuel exit as Iran war drives up prices

Around 60 governments, including Brazil, Germany, Canada and Nigeria, will hold the first international meeting this week to discuss phasing out fossil

April 27, 2026
Nations meet to discuss fossil fuel exit as Iran war drives up prices
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Shell to acquire Canada's ARC in output-boosting $16.4 billion deal

Shell has agreed to buy Canadian energy company ARC Resources in a $16.4 billion deal, paid for mostly with shares, the British firm

April 27, 2026
Shell to acquire Canada's ARC in output-boosting $16.4 billion deal
Crime|Environment|US|World

Tornadoes in northern Texas leave at least 2 dead and destroy multiple homes

At least two people have died from a severe tornado-producing storm that hit northern Texas, and many homes have sustained major damage

April 27, 2026
Tornadoes in northern Texas leave at least 2 dead and destroy multiple homes
Education|Environment|Science

Why is water wet?

You can feel wet when you can see water and when you can’t see water. You can also feel dry even when there’s a lot of water vapor in the air – like during a fire.

April 27, 2026
Why is water wet?
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Potential signs of life on distant planets sound exciting – but confirmation can take years

Discoveries of molecules in space that suggest extraterrestrial life are exciting, but they need to be taken with a grain of salt – an astrochemist explains why.

April 27, 2026
Potential signs of life on distant planets sound exciting – but confirmation can take years
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Meta partners with space startup Overview Energy to secure solar power for data centers

Meta Platforms has signed an agreement with Overview Energy to secure power from the startup's space-based solar energy infrastructure for the Facebook parent's data centers by

April 27, 2026
Meta partners with space startup Overview Energy to secure solar power for data centers
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Companies dust off oil rigs in storage in Venezuela as contracts are overhauled

Oilfield service companies that for years kept rigs and specialized equipment stored in Venezuela have begun removing them from

April 27, 2026
Companies dust off oil rigs in storage in Venezuela as contracts are overhauled
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

Energy shock ripples through kitchens, forests and conservation in Africa and South Asia

Energy shocks linked to the Iran war are pushing households across Africa and South Asia back to charcoal and firewood as cleaner cooking methods become more expensive and unreliable

April 27, 2026
Energy shock ripples through kitchens, forests and conservation in Africa and South Asia
Business|Environment|Europe|Lifestyle

Farmers in Vermont expected a sheep to have twins. She ended up having rare sextuplets

A sheep at Clover & Bee Farm in Underhill, Vermont, gave birth to a rare batch of six lambs earlier this month

April 27, 2026
Farmers in Vermont expected a sheep to have twins. She ended up having rare sextuplets
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Science

A Supreme Court case over pesticides is bringing out the ‘MAHA moms’ — and threats of consequences for the midterms

A Supreme Court case over pesticides is bringing out the ‘MAHA moms’ — and threats of consequences for the midterms

April 27, 2026
A Supreme Court case over pesticides is bringing out the ‘MAHA moms’ — and threats of consequences for the midterms
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Giant fossil fuel companies made about $12,000 in the time it took you to read this headline

Giant fossil fuel companies made about $12,000 in the time it took you to read this headline

April 27, 2026
Giant fossil fuel companies made about $12,000 in the time it took you to read this headline
Asia|Business|Environment|Political|World

Indonesia appoints labour union chief as new environment minister

JAKARTA, April 27 - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has appointed a labour union chief as the country's new environment minister, the palace said on Monday, replacing Hanif Faisol Nurofiq, who

April 27, 2026
Indonesia appoints labour union chief as new environment minister
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Iran war fertiliser squeeze could spell trouble for next year's grain harvests

Farmers around the world are facing the second surge in fertiliser prices in four years due to the Iran war.

April 27, 2026
Iran war fertiliser squeeze could spell trouble for next year's grain harvests
Environment|Science|World

Researchers say remote Lake Superior island's wolves are thriving as packs prey on moose

Researchers say more wolves are roaming a remote Lake Superior island, using moose as one of their primary food sources

April 27, 2026
Researchers say remote Lake Superior island's wolves are thriving as packs prey on moose
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

LNG tanker orders gain pace despite mixed outlook from Iran war

Global orders to build liquefied natural gas carriers (LNGC) are set to rebound this year after a 2025 slump as growing LNG output and vessel fuel

April 27, 2026
LNG tanker orders gain pace despite mixed outlook from Iran war
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Tsunami survivor battles wildfire to protect hometown in Japan's northeast

Ryota Haga was in high school when the biggest earthquake ever recorded in Japan triggered a deadly tsunami and swept away his

April 27, 2026
Tsunami survivor battles wildfire to protect hometown in Japan's northeast
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

The Iran war has the world buying more clean energy. China stands to benefit the most

The Iran war has the world buying more clean energy. China stands to benefit the most

April 27, 2026
The Iran war has the world buying more clean energy. China stands to benefit the most
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World

The threat of light pollution puts the world’s darkest skies in the Atacama Desert at risk

The Atacama Desert in Chile offers some of the clearest views of the universe, thanks to its dry climate, high altitude and isolation from light pollution

April 26, 2026
The threat of light pollution puts the world’s darkest skies in the Atacama Desert at risk
Crime|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Strikes in Ukraine and Russia kill at least 16 on Chernobyl anniversary

Strikes across Ukraine, Russian-occupied territory and Russia have killed at least 16 people

April 26, 2026
Strikes in Ukraine and Russia kill at least 16 on Chernobyl anniversary
Crime|Education|Environment|Science|World

2 University of South Florida doctoral students were promising young researchers. Now a roommate is charged in their killing

2 University of South Florida doctoral students were promising young researchers. Now a roommate is charged in their killing

April 26, 2026
2 University of South Florida doctoral students were promising young researchers. Now a roommate is charged in their killing
Business|Environment|Lifestyle

A fast-growing Georgia wildfire tops 31 square miles, with evacuations possible

One of two large wildfires in southeastern Georgia continues to grow and now exceeds 31 square miles

April 27, 2026
A fast-growing Georgia wildfire tops 31 square miles, with evacuations possible
Business|Environment|Health

Sickness, cold killed nearly 30 sloths at a Florida import warehouse in 2024 and 2025

Disease and cold temperatures killed nearly 30 sloths at a Florida import warehouse in 2024 and 2025, according to a state report

April 26, 2026
Sickness, cold killed nearly 30 sloths at a Florida import warehouse in 2024 and 2025
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Family returns home 19 months after Helene

Family returns home 19 months after Helene

April 26, 2026
Family returns home 19 months after Helene
Environment|Europe|Health|Political|Science|World

Ukraine marks 40th anniversary of Chornobyl disaster under cloud of war

Ukraine commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster on Sunday, amid fears that Russia's four-year war could spark a repeat of the world's

April 26, 2026
Ukraine marks 40th anniversary of Chornobyl disaster under cloud of war
Environment|Science|World

The world is entering a new era of wildfire. This huge blaze shows how hard they are to tackle

The world is entering a new era of wildfire. This huge blaze shows how hard they are to tackle

April 26, 2026
The world is entering a new era of wildfire. This huge blaze shows how hard they are to tackle
Arts|Australia|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Food|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

Australia's Wong to visit Japan, China, South Korea to discuss energy security

Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Sunday said she would visit Japan, China, and South Korea this week for talks on energy security in the face of disruptions

April 26, 2026
Australia's Wong to visit Japan, China, South Korea to discuss energy security
Environment|Science|World

Pope Leo says those who wage war are thieves stealing away our peaceful future

Pope Leo on Sunday described those who wage wars and appropriate the earth's resources as thieves who rob the world of a peaceful future, issuing a warning about the use of

April 26, 2026
Pope Leo says those who wage war are thieves stealing away our peaceful future
Crime|Education|Environment|Health

Federal judge weighs mandating air conditioning in the United States’ largest prison system

Federal judge weighs mandating air conditioning in the United States’ largest prison system

April 26, 2026
Federal judge weighs mandating air conditioning in the United States’ largest prison system
Environment|World

Japan deploys hundreds of firefighters as wildfires rage in north

Japan has deployed 1,400 firefighters and dozens of Self-Defense Force personnel to battle mountain blazes that have been raging in the north

April 26, 2026
Japan deploys hundreds of firefighters as wildfires rage in north
Arts|Environment|Europe|Health|Science|World

Despite Russia’s war, one Ukrainian city still gathers for midnight Chernobyl vigil

Ukrainians gathered in the city of Slavutych to remember those affected by the Chernobyl nuclear disaster 40 years ago

April 26, 2026
Despite Russia’s war, one Ukrainian city still gathers for midnight Chernobyl vigil
Environment|Europe|Health|Science|Technology|World

Early Chernobyl victims buried in Moscow cemetery

In the weeks after the April 26, 1986, explosion and fire at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, it was difficult to get any information about the scope of the disaster, aside from terse announcements from the government of the Soviet Union

April 26, 2026
Early Chernobyl victims buried in Moscow cemetery
Education|Environment|Political|US

Dirk Kempthorne, former Idaho governor and U.S. Interior secretary, dies at 74

Former Idaho Gov. and U.S. Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne has died at age 74

April 26, 2026
Dirk Kempthorne, former Idaho governor and U.S. Interior secretary, dies at 74
Economy|Environment|Political|US|World

Talks stumble as Iran's top diplomat leaves Pakistan and Trump says he told envoys not to go

The latest attempt at ceasefire talks between the U.S. and Iran appears to have failed

April 25, 2026
Talks stumble as Iran's top diplomat leaves Pakistan and Trump says he told envoys not to go
Crime|Environment|US|World

Georgia wildfires that destroyed more than 120 homes continue to threaten residents

Two wildfires in southeastern Georgia continue to threaten homes and lives as officials warn that strong winds could spread the flames

April 25, 2026
Georgia wildfires that destroyed more than 120 homes continue to threaten residents
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|World

Roommate charged with two counts of murder in death, disappearance of two USF students

Authorities have filed murder charges against the roommate of a Bangladeshi doctoral student who disappeared with his girlfriend from the University of South Florida

April 25, 2026
Roommate charged with two counts of murder in death, disappearance of two USF students
Economy|Environment|Finance|Science|Travel

Trees are magic. In Newport, volunteers are working to expand their healthy reach

On Newport’s south side, historic and opulent mansions sit on an avenue with mature trees that help cool the neighborhoods, clean the air and foster wildlife

April 25, 2026
Trees are magic. In Newport, volunteers are working to expand their healthy reach
Americas|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|US

Tick season seems to be off to a fast start, and some experts worry about future illnesses

Tick season seems to be off to a fast start, with an unusually high number of bites already reported across the country

April 25, 2026
Tick season seems to be off to a fast start, and some experts worry about future illnesses
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Trump's disdain for wind power creates political turbulence for Republicans in coastal Virginia

President Donald Trump's attempts to cancel offshore wind projects have drawn opposition not only from environmentalists but also from Republicans

April 25, 2026
Trump's disdain for wind power creates political turbulence for Republicans in coastal Virginia
Asia|Environment|World

Firefighters in northern Japan struggle to contain blazes as over 3,000 people evacuated

More than 1,000 firefighters in northern Japan battled to contain two wildfires for a fourth straight day on Saturday, as the blazes pushed

April 25, 2026
Firefighters in northern Japan struggle to contain blazes as over 3,000 people evacuated
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle

Homes destroyed, pets lost and precious memories burned to ashes in Georgia wildfires

Homes destroyed, pets lost and precious memories burned to ashes in Georgia wildfires

April 25, 2026
Homes destroyed, pets lost and precious memories burned to ashes in Georgia wildfires
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

EU considers helping with Mideast energy infrastructure to bypass conflict zones

Top European Union officials say the bloc is looking into funding alternative energy infrastructure in the Middle East that would circumvent conflict hot spots like the Strait of Hormuz

April 25, 2026
EU considers helping with Mideast energy infrastructure to bypass conflict zones
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Lifestyle|Science|US|World

Wildfires abound in US Southeast, Georgia suffers record property losses

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp declared an emergency on Friday for 91 counties in his state, where authorities are battling two major wildfires that have caused

April 25, 2026
Wildfires abound in US Southeast, Georgia suffers record property losses
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Oil prices end volatile session mixed but up sharply for the week on supply worries

Oil prices whipsawed in volatile trade on Friday, but were higher on the week, as traders weighed supply disruptions against the

April 24, 2026
Oil prices end volatile session mixed but up sharply for the week on supply worries
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Texas finds Camp Mystic's flood emergency plan deficient for reopening

Camp Mystic, the Christian summer camp for girls where 27 people died in a 2025 flash flood, cannot be licensed to reopen, Texas authorities said, citing nearly two

April 25, 2026
Texas finds Camp Mystic's flood emergency plan deficient for reopening
Environment|Science|US|World

Pattern shift brings back-to-back days of severe weather threats to central US

Pattern shift brings back-to-back days of severe weather threats to central US

April 24, 2026
Pattern shift brings back-to-back days of severe weather threats to central US
Crime|Environment|US|World

Violent tornado tears through Oklahoma town, damaging 40 homes but sparing lives

Officials say a powerful storm churned up multiple tornadoes that barreled through Oklahoma, damaging at least 40 homes and sending emergency crews door-to-door in a hard hit neighborhood

April 24, 2026
Violent tornado tears through Oklahoma town, damaging 40 homes but sparing lives
Arts|Environment|Food|Political|Science

What's all the buzz about? Melania Trump is growing the White House honey program with a new beehive

Melania Trump is growing the White House honey program

April 24, 2026
What's all the buzz about? Melania Trump is growing the White House honey program with a new beehive
Americas|Business|Environment|Lifestyle|US|World

Growing wildfires blamed for death of Florida firefighter and destruction of 120 Georgia homes

Officials say a volunteer firefighter has died battling a wildfire in Florida, while two large fires in Georgia have destroyed more than 120 homes

April 24, 2026
Growing wildfires blamed for death of Florida firefighter and destruction of 120 Georgia homes
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump says he will be looking into banks regarding Los Angeles wildfires

U.S.

April 24, 2026
Trump says he will be looking into banks regarding Los Angeles wildfires
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

A dozen US states weigh data center curbs; Maine governor vetoes bill

The Democratic governor of Maine, Janet Mills, vetoed a bill that would have made it the first ​U.S. state to impose a moratorium on large new data centers, saying the

April 25, 2026
A dozen US states weigh data center curbs; Maine governor vetoes bill
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Only five ships pass through Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours

Only five ships, including one Iranian oil products tanker, have passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, Friday shipping data showed,

April 24, 2026
Only five ships pass through Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours
Crime|Education|Environment|Health

VCU to create memorial for people, most of African descent, whose remains were dumped in a well

A Virginia university has approved funding for a memorial for dozens of people, most of African descent, whose bodies were taken from their graves for use by medical students and then dumped in a forgotten well

April 25, 2026
VCU to create memorial for people, most of African descent, whose remains were dumped in a well
Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Colorado's wildlife crossings can reduce animal-vehicle crashes by 90% — would you pay $5 to build more?

Colorado's wildlife crossings can reduce animal-vehicle crashes by 90% — would you pay $5 to build more?

April 25, 2026
Colorado's wildlife crossings can reduce animal-vehicle crashes by 90% — would you pay $5 to build more?
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Canada greenlights Enbridge gas pipeline expansion in test of Carney approval process 

Canada has approved a C$4 billion ($2.93 billion) expansion of Enbridge's Westcoast natural gas pipeline system in British Columbia, the first major

April 24, 2026
Canada greenlights Enbridge gas pipeline expansion in test of Carney approval process 
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Maine governor blocks first US state freeze on new data centers

The Democratic governor of Maine, Janet Mills, on Friday vetoed a bill that would have made it the first U.S. state to impose a moratorium on large

April 25, 2026
Maine governor blocks first US state freeze on new data centers
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US legal adviser says Iran war justified by Tehran's 'aggression' over decades

The U.S.

April 24, 2026
US legal adviser says Iran war justified by Tehran's 'aggression' over decades
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Environment|Food|Lifestyle

'Million-dollar tip' leads former musician to olive oil glory

'Million-dollar tip' leads former musician to olive oil glory

April 25, 2026
'Million-dollar tip' leads former musician to olive oil glory
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Idaho couple donates 330 acre 'oasis' to land trust to create a nature preserve instead of subdivisions

Idaho couple donates 330 acre 'oasis' to land trust to create a nature preserve instead of subdivisions

April 25, 2026
Idaho couple donates 330 acre 'oasis' to land trust to create a nature preserve instead of subdivisions
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

SLB seeks to pass on costs as Iran war disrupts supply chains (April 24)

SLB said it is seeking to recover higher costs from customers after the

April 24, 2026
SLB seeks to pass on costs as Iran war disrupts supply chains (April 24)
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US, EU deepen cooperation on critical minerals with eye to broader agreement

The U.S. and the European Union on Friday deepened their coordination on critical minerals as part of a broader push by Western allies

April 24, 2026
US, EU deepen cooperation on critical minerals with eye to broader agreement
Business|Economy|Environment

API, farm groups urge Congress to back year-long E15 sales as prices rise

Groups representing ethanol producers, farmers, and fuel retailers urged Congress on Thursday to allow gas stations to sell higher-ethanol gasoline blends year-round to

April 24, 2026
API, farm groups urge Congress to back year-long E15 sales as prices rise
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Nuclear reactor maker X-Energy valued at $11.9 billion in stellar Nasdaq debut

X-Energy shares surged 30.9% in their Nasdaq debut, fetching the company a valuation of $11.9 billion and signaling strong interest in the

April 24, 2026
Nuclear reactor maker X-Energy valued at $11.9 billion in stellar Nasdaq debut
Crime|Economy|Environment|World

Second border wall construction underway in Southern Arizona

Second border wall construction underway in Southern Arizona

April 25, 2026
Second border wall construction underway in Southern Arizona
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Curiosity rover detects building blocks of life in first-ever experiment on Mars

Curiosity rover detects building blocks of life in first-ever experiment on Mars

April 25, 2026
Curiosity rover detects building blocks of life in first-ever experiment on Mars
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Golden effort: Corner man dedicates years to cleaning up his community

Golden effort: Corner man dedicates years to cleaning up his community

April 25, 2026
Golden effort: Corner man dedicates years to cleaning up his community
Business|Environment|Health|Political

Missouri governor signs restrictions on THC products into law

Missouri governor signs restrictions on THC products into law

April 25, 2026
Missouri governor signs restrictions on THC products into law
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

The wide-brimmed Sombrero galaxy is revealed in all its splendor by a telescope in Chile

The Sombrero galaxy and its glowing halo of stars have never looked this good

April 24, 2026
The wide-brimmed Sombrero galaxy is revealed in all its splendor by a telescope in Chile
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

EU prepares to clash with US again over shipping carbon levy

European Union countries agreed on Friday to keep pushing for a global price on shipping's CO2 emissions in U.N. talks next week,

April 24, 2026
EU prepares to clash with US again over shipping carbon levy
Environment|Europe|World

France kept climate change off G7 agenda to avoid clash with US

France wound up a meeting of G7 environment ministers on Friday defending its "pragmatic" decision to keep climate change off the agenda to avoid a clash with the U.S. U.S.

April 24, 2026
France kept climate change off G7 agenda to avoid clash with US
Business|Environment|Health|US

FWC investigation finds dozens of sloths died before Orlando attraction opening

FWC investigation finds dozens of sloths died before Orlando attraction opening

April 24, 2026
FWC investigation finds dozens of sloths died before Orlando attraction opening
Crime|Environment|Health

Massive dead snake found along side of Wisconsin highway

Massive dead snake found along side of Wisconsin highway

April 24, 2026
Massive dead snake found along side of Wisconsin highway
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Science|Technology

How the Supreme Court will have a major impact on the economy this spring

How the Supreme Court will have a major impact on the economy this spring

April 24, 2026
How the Supreme Court will have a major impact on the economy this spring
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle

Giant wooden troll unveiled at Museum of Danish America in Elk Horn

Giant wooden troll unveiled at Museum of Danish America in Elk Horn

April 24, 2026
Giant wooden troll unveiled at Museum of Danish America in Elk Horn
Business|Economy|Environment|Political

Trump grants 90-day Jones Act waiver extension to curb energy costs

President Donald Trump granted a 90-day extension to a shipping waiver that makes it easier to move oil, fuel and fertilizer around the United States, the White

April 24, 2026
Trump grants 90-day Jones Act waiver extension to curb energy costs
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Forty years after nuclear disaster, Ukraine's Chornobyl plant is haunted by war

Denys Khomenko betrays no emotion recalling the night last year when a Russian strike drone tore into

April 24, 2026
Forty years after nuclear disaster, Ukraine's Chornobyl plant is haunted by war
Environment|Science|World

Georgia blaze shows how climate change has led to more wildfires in the East

Wildfires are often thought to be a problem for Western North America, but climate change and other factors are making fires nastier in the East, especially this year

April 24, 2026
Georgia blaze shows how climate change has led to more wildfires in the East
Business|Environment|Health|Technology

Mitsubishi Motors recalls over 108,000 vehicles in the US over liftgate issue

Mitsubishi Motors is recalling 108,046 vehicles in the U.S. as a ruptured gas spring cylinder or an unexpected falling liftgate could increase the risk of injury, the U.S.

April 24, 2026
Mitsubishi Motors recalls over 108,000 vehicles in the US over liftgate issue
Environment|Science|Travel|World

Meet the baby koala hiding in its mom’s pouch at a Florida zoo’s new Outback habitat

The Palm Beach Zoo in Florida has two reasons to celebrate

April 24, 2026
Meet the baby koala hiding in its mom’s pouch at a Florida zoo’s new Outback habitat
Business|Crime|Environment|Travel|World

Iran war leaves seafarers stranded in the Gulf

Ankit Yadav, a seafarer from India, has been stuck on a boat at an inland Iranian port for about 2-1/2 weeks, surviving with his three fellow mariners

April 24, 2026
Iran war leaves seafarers stranded in the Gulf
Asia|Environment|World

Northern Japan wildfires prompt mass evacuations as flames spread

Two forest fires continued to spread toward residential areas in a northern Japanese town on Friday, prompting authorities to expand evacuation orders to more than 3,000

April 24, 2026
Northern Japan wildfires prompt mass evacuations as flames spread
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|US

Norfolk Southern's profit fell 27% as it didn't collect big insurance payments for Ohio derailment

Norfolk Southern railroad’s first-quarter profit fell 27% because it didn’t collect big insurance payments related to the East Palestine, Ohio, derailment and its planned merger with Union Pacific added to its costs

April 24, 2026
Norfolk Southern's profit fell 27% as it didn't collect big insurance payments for Ohio derailment
Arts|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Boom in cremation hides surprising truths about what Americans really want when they die

A new study suggests that the decades-long march toward cremation may not last forever – particularly if Gen Z’s preferences pan out.

April 24, 2026
Boom in cremation hides surprising truths about what Americans really want when they die
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Opinion

‘Affordable’ Pittsburgh doesn’t have enough affordable housing – here’s why

For a quarter of its residents, Pittsburgh isn’t an affordable place to live. A contested housing policy is at the center of efforts to change that.

April 24, 2026
‘Affordable’ Pittsburgh doesn’t have enough affordable housing – here’s why
Environment|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

What is black garlic? How heat and humidity turn a pungent ingredient mild and slightly sweet

A food chemist explains how black garlic is made, and how its health benefits are promising but still under-researched.

April 24, 2026
What is black garlic? How heat and humidity turn a pungent ingredient mild and slightly sweet
Education|Environment|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science

How you store produce can make it last longer

How you store produce can make a major difference in how long it lasts

April 24, 2026
How you store produce can make it last longer
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Indonesia reaffirms it has no plan to impose tolls in Malacca Strait

Indonesia has no plan to impose tolls on ships passing through the Malacca Strait, its finance minister said on Friday, after his comments about

April 24, 2026
Indonesia reaffirms it has no plan to impose tolls in Malacca Strait
Business|Environment|Health|Science

As Roundup maker goes to Supreme Court, Americans worry about pesticides, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows

Most Americans are worried about pesticides and oppose shielding companies from lawsuits over hazardous products, according to a

April 24, 2026
As Roundup maker goes to Supreme Court, Americans worry about pesticides, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows
Environment|Science|Travel|World

Giant ice tower delays opening of Everest climbing route

Hundreds of mountaineers are stranded at the Himalayan base camp for Mount Everest as a crevasse strewn with chunks of ice, including one towering block

April 24, 2026
Giant ice tower delays opening of Everest climbing route
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Schrödinger’s ceasefire

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

April 24, 2026
Schrödinger’s ceasefire
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Russia says new EU sanctions will hurt developing countries

Russia said on Friday that new European Union sanctions on its oil and gas would hurt developing countries and the EU itself, and promised to retaliate.

April 24, 2026
Russia says new EU sanctions will hurt developing countries
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Moldova parliament votes to end energy state of emergency

Moldova's parliament voted to lift the country's energy state of emergency from Saturday, which had been imposed after Russian attacks in neighbouring Ukraine knocked

April 24, 2026
Moldova parliament votes to end energy state of emergency
Economy|Environment|Health|World

War, drought, aid shortfall to fuel hunger in 2026, global report says

Conflict, drought and shrinking aid will keep global hunger at critical levels in 2026, with food insecurity expected to worsen in some of the world's

April 24, 2026
War, drought, aid shortfall to fuel hunger in 2026, global report says
Environment|Science|Travel|World

Hundreds of Everest hopefuls are waiting at base camp as glacier blocks route to summit

Hundreds of Everest hopefuls are waiting at base camp as glacier blocks route to summit

April 24, 2026
Hundreds of Everest hopefuls are waiting at base camp as glacier blocks route to summit
Business|Environment|Europe|Science|Technology|World

Czech power company ČEZ signs deal with Rolls-Royce SMR to prepare for first small nuclear reactor

Czech power company ČEZ has signed a deal with U.K. company Rolls-Royce SMR to prepare for building the first small modular nuclear reactor in the Czech Republic

April 24, 2026
Czech power company ČEZ signs deal with Rolls-Royce SMR to prepare for first small nuclear reactor
Asia|Environment|Science|World

China will send giant pandas to Atlanta again

China is sending two giant pandas to Zoo Atlanta, the China Wildlife Conservation Association says

April 24, 2026
China will send giant pandas to Atlanta again
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Minneapolis campaigners press Swiss National Bank to dump Palantir investment

The Swiss National Bank should sell its $1.1 billion stake in Palantir Technologies, campaigners from Minneapolis said at a meeting of the central bank on

April 24, 2026
Minneapolis campaigners press Swiss National Bank to dump Palantir investment
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Powered land and zombie projects: Real estate in the age of AI

Land left dormant by the decline of the chemical industry in northeastern England has taken

April 24, 2026
Powered land and zombie projects: Real estate in the age of AI
Environment|Science|World

Explosion of invasive 'janitor fish' sparks mass removal operation in Indonesia's capital

Authorities in Indonesia’s capital are seeking to remove at least 10 tons of janitor fish from the city’s waterways

April 24, 2026
Explosion of invasive 'janitor fish' sparks mass removal operation in Indonesia's capital
Business|Environment|Sports|Travel|World

A massive, unstable ice block stalls Everest climbers at base camp

A massive ice block on the route above Mount Everest's base camp is delaying climbers seeking to scale the world's highest peak

April 24, 2026
A massive, unstable ice block stalls Everest climbers at base camp
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Australian lithium miner PLS says energy security concerns driving demand growth

PLS is seeing deepening and broadening demand for lithium, partly driven by energy security concerns, CEO Dale Henderson said on

April 24, 2026
Australian lithium miner PLS says energy security concerns driving demand growth
Business|Economy|Environment|Fashion and Beauty|World

Iran war hits Asia's polyester suppliers to global fast fashion

A surge in fossil fuel prices since the Iran war is squeezing polyester suppliers and garment makers across

April 24, 2026
Iran war hits Asia's polyester suppliers to global fast fashion
Economy|Environment|Science|Travel|World

A tiny Arctic village in Alaska is trying to revive its polar bear tourism industry

A small Indigenous village in Alaska wants to reclaim its status as a top spot for polar bear tourism

April 24, 2026
A tiny Arctic village in Alaska is trying to revive its polar bear tourism industry
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

US still delivering weapons to Ukraine, Zelenskyy says, as Prince Harry visits Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says U.S. weapon deliveries to Ukraine haven't stopped despite the Iran war

April 23, 2026
US still delivering weapons to Ukraine, Zelenskyy says, as Prince Harry visits Kyiv
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|World

WHO global alliance delivers 100 million childhood vaccine doses since 2023

More than 100 million vaccine doses have been delivered to 18.3 million children worldwide since 2023 under a global drive to reverse pandemic-related declines

April 24, 2026
WHO global alliance delivers 100 million childhood vaccine doses since 2023
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Elon Musk lays out Terafab AI chip project plan

SpaceX has proposed an initial $55 billion investment to build a semiconductor manufacturing facility in Texas, according to a filing made public on Wednesday.

April 24, 2026
Elon Musk lays out Terafab AI chip project plan
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

Key takeaways from a report into the deadly plane crash at LaGuardia Airport

Federal investigators have released a preliminary report on last month's deadly airplane crash at a New York City airport

April 24, 2026
Key takeaways from a report into the deadly plane crash at LaGuardia Airport
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

South Georgia wildfires destroy homes, force evacuations

More than 50 homes and structures were destroyed this week and at least 1,000 others were threatened on Thursday by wildfires in southeast Georgia that sent

April 24, 2026
South Georgia wildfires destroy homes, force evacuations
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets

Fortescue spends more on green energy, keeps shipment forecast steady

Australian miner Fortescue announced further spending on green energy on Friday, as it seeks to insulate itself from global oil market volatility, while keeping its full-year

April 24, 2026
Fortescue spends more on green energy, keeps shipment forecast steady
Business|Environment|Travel|US|World

Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool gets a blue coating as Trump tackles renovation project

President Donald Trump is having the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool coated in a swimming pool surface hued in “American flag blue,” covering a decades-old granite surface that he said was “leaking like a sieve” and would take years to replace

April 24, 2026
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool gets a blue coating as Trump tackles renovation project
Business|Environment|Europe|World

Fire brought under control at Russia's Tuapse oil terminal

Firefighters have brought under control a blaze that broke out at Russia's Black Sea Tuapse oil refinery after a Ukrainian drone attack, local officials said on Thursday.

April 24, 2026
Fire brought under control at Russia's Tuapse oil terminal
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|US

Michigan is off the hook in lawsuit over 2020 dam collapse that flooded communities

Michigan regulators have been cleared of liability in a 2020 dam failure that flooded communities, destroyed more than 100 homes and drained a popular summer lake

April 24, 2026
Michigan is off the hook in lawsuit over 2020 dam collapse that flooded communities
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Debris from Hurricane Helene is helping fuel Georgia's wildfires

Fallen trees and limbs scattered across Georgia by Hurricane Helene more than a year ago are now helping fuel destructive wildfires in the state

April 23, 2026
Debris from Hurricane Helene is helping fuel Georgia's wildfires
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

Offshore wind farms take shape along Rhode Island's coast, even as Trump wants to stop them

Offshore wind turbines roughly three times the height of the Statue of Liberty were spinning far off the coast of Rhode Island on Thursday, sending clean electricity to the region

April 24, 2026
Offshore wind farms take shape along Rhode Island's coast, even as Trump wants to stop them
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Travel|World

Firefighter heard ‘stop stop stop’ before deadly LaGuardia collision – but didn’t know who the warning was for, NTSB finds

Firefighter heard ‘stop stop stop’ before deadly LaGuardia collision – but didn’t know who the warning was for, NTSB finds

April 24, 2026
Firefighter heard ‘stop stop stop’ before deadly LaGuardia collision – but didn’t know who the warning was for, NTSB finds
Education|Entertainment|Environment

San Francisco school cleans up for Earth Day with inspiration from Pixar film 'Hoppers'

San Francisco school cleans up for Earth Day with inspiration from Pixar film 'Hoppers'

April 24, 2026
San Francisco school cleans up for Earth Day with inspiration from Pixar film 'Hoppers'
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

'He was such a light': Parents of Sussex boy run over by school bus speak about their son

'He was such a light': Parents of Sussex boy run over by school bus speak about their son

April 24, 2026
'He was such a light': Parents of Sussex boy run over by school bus speak about their son
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Hawaii family found a lifeline in Phoenix

Hawaii family found a lifeline in Phoenix

April 24, 2026
Hawaii family found a lifeline in Phoenix
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Colombia's Ecopetrol to buy 26% stake in Brazil's Brava, seeks majority control

Colombia's state oil firm Ecopetrol has agreed to buy a stake of around 26% in Brazilian energy firm Brava, in a deal that could result in the Colombian company taking

April 24, 2026
Colombia's Ecopetrol to buy 26% stake in Brazil's Brava, seeks majority control
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Technology

Musk sounds cautious tone on robotaxis amid slower-than-expected rollout

The rollout of Tesla’s fledgling robotaxi business is going more slowly than expected, several Wall Street analysts said, following

April 24, 2026
Musk sounds cautious tone on robotaxis amid slower-than-expected rollout
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World

US EEOC Chair violated ethics rules halting LGBTQ cases, complaint alleges

U.S.

April 24, 2026
US EEOC Chair violated ethics rules halting LGBTQ cases, complaint alleges
Business|Crime|Education|Environment

1 man injured, another rescued after window washing platform collapses in downtown Des Moines

1 man injured, another rescued after window washing platform collapses in downtown Des Moines

April 24, 2026
1 man injured, another rescued after window washing platform collapses in downtown Des Moines
Business|Education|Environment|Travel|World

Teen launches Saipan relief mission after Category 5 typhoon

Teen launches Saipan relief mission after Category 5 typhoon

April 24, 2026
Teen launches Saipan relief mission after Category 5 typhoon
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Environment

Port to consider moving forward with proposed $256M Navy SEAL Museum on San Diego waterfront

Port to consider moving forward with proposed $256M Navy SEAL Museum on San Diego waterfront

April 24, 2026
Port to consider moving forward with proposed $256M Navy SEAL Museum on San Diego waterfront
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Technology

Esparto explosions: Devastating Pyrotechnics owner in Yolo County after arrest at Disney World

Esparto explosions: Devastating Pyrotechnics owner in Yolo County after arrest at Disney World

April 24, 2026
Esparto explosions: Devastating Pyrotechnics owner in Yolo County after arrest at Disney World
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Lifestyle

Rain and heat threaten strawberry crops

Rain and heat threaten strawberry crops

April 24, 2026
Rain and heat threaten strawberry crops
Business|Crime|Environment

Thieves destroy nearly 75 fire hydrants to steal metal parts, putting lives at risk

Thieves destroy nearly 75 fire hydrants to steal metal parts, putting lives at risk

April 24, 2026
Thieves destroy nearly 75 fire hydrants to steal metal parts, putting lives at risk
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Ferndale Rat Patrol ramping up efforts to help residents combat chronic rodent problems

Ferndale Rat Patrol ramping up efforts to help residents combat chronic rodent problems

April 24, 2026
Ferndale Rat Patrol ramping up efforts to help residents combat chronic rodent problems
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Cuba sees short-term relief as Russian oil begins to flow

Cubans this week began to reap the benefits of a recent 100,000 metric ton delivery of Russian oil, a temporary lifeline for the energy-starved nation and

April 24, 2026
Cuba sees short-term relief as Russian oil begins to flow
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|World

From beauty to transportation, a lack of water and power forces Cubans to change their routines

A lack of water, money and electricity combined with a U

April 23, 2026
From beauty to transportation, a lack of water and power forces Cubans to change their routines
Education|Environment|Science

A massive kraken-like octopus may have prowled the seas during the age of dinosaurs

The top predator prowling the seas during the age of the dinosaurs 100 million years ago may have been an octopus

April 24, 2026
A massive kraken-like octopus may have prowled the seas during the age of dinosaurs
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance

NextEra expects agreements on Japan-backed gas-fired data center projects within three months

NextEra Energy expects to finalize agreements within about the next three months for giant natural gas-fired power projects that will be backed by

April 23, 2026
NextEra expects agreements on Japan-backed gas-fired data center projects within three months
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political|Travel|World

Pope Leo decries migrants being treated 'worse than house pets'

Pope Leo on Thursday decried the world's treatment of immigrants, saying that often migrants and refugees seeking to escape violence or

April 23, 2026
Pope Leo decries migrants being treated 'worse than house pets'
Crime|Economy|Environment|Europe|Science|Technology|Travel|World

France investigates suspected tampering with weather sensors after Polymarket bets

France investigates suspected tampering with weather sensors after Polymarket bets

April 24, 2026
France investigates suspected tampering with weather sensors after Polymarket bets
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Higher fuel costs due to Iran war mean fewer people will receive aid globally, NRC says

The Iran war is having a devastating humanitarian impact globally with higher energy prices making everything from filling the tank of an aid lorry to

April 23, 2026
Higher fuel costs due to Iran war mean fewer people will receive aid globally, NRC says
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Food|Health|Political|Science|Stock Markets|US

US farm agency to move research and food safety staff from Washington

The U.S.

April 23, 2026
US farm agency to move research and food safety staff from Washington
Business|Economy|Environment|World

US oil executives expect crude output to rise as Iran war continues, survey shows

U.S. oil executives expect domestic production to rise as the ongoing war in Iran upends global supplies and pushes crude and fuel prices higher,

April 23, 2026
US oil executives expect crude output to rise as Iran war continues, survey shows
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Freeport delays recovery of flagship Indonesian mine; shares down more than 8%

Freeport-McMoRan, the world's largest publicly traded copper producer, said on Thursday it expects a slower-than-anticipated recovery at its flagship Grasberg mine in Indonesia

April 23, 2026
Freeport delays recovery of flagship Indonesian mine; shares down more than 8%
Environment|Science|US|World

Worst spring drought on record grips US, fueling wildfires and water worries

Worst spring drought on record grips US, fueling wildfires and water worries

April 23, 2026
Worst spring drought on record grips US, fueling wildfires and water worries
Environment|Science|World

Archaeological digs in Amazon provide clues about Indigenous inhabitants before colonization

Paving roads in the Amazon rainforest often causes deforestation that threatens the people who live there

April 23, 2026
Archaeological digs in Amazon provide clues about Indigenous inhabitants before colonization
Environment|Science|Technology

Nearly century-old gasoline tanks found leaking under parking lot in Harrison Township

Nearly century-old gasoline tanks found leaking under parking lot in Harrison Township

April 23, 2026
Nearly century-old gasoline tanks found leaking under parking lot in Harrison Township
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

‘They are going to be rejected again’: NASA chief faces grilling on Trump’s budget proposal

‘They are going to be rejected again’: NASA chief faces grilling on Trump’s budget proposal

April 23, 2026
‘They are going to be rejected again’: NASA chief faces grilling on Trump’s budget proposal
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Applied Digital signs $7.5 billion AI data center lease with US hyperscaler

Applied Digital has signed a long-term lease worth $7.5 billion with an unnamed U.S.-based hyperscaler at its new Delta Forge 1 site, it said on Thursday, strengthening its

April 23, 2026
Applied Digital signs $7.5 billion AI data center lease with US hyperscaler
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology|Travel|World

Panama Canal says $1 million-plus auction slots reflect temporary surge in demand

The Panama Canal Authority said on Thursday that some ships had recently paid more than $1 million for crossing slots at auction, but said the unusually high prices

April 23, 2026
Panama Canal says $1 million-plus auction slots reflect temporary surge in demand
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump likes a naval blockade. But Iran presents big differences from Venezuela and Cuba

President Donald Trump has turned to naval blockades to pressure the governments of Venezuela, Cuba and now Iran to meet his demands

April 23, 2026
Trump likes a naval blockade. But Iran presents big differences from Venezuela and Cuba
Environment|Health|Science

Flesh-eating bacteria concerns in Long Island waters are growing. Here's why.

Flesh-eating bacteria concerns in Long Island waters are growing. Here's why.

April 23, 2026
Flesh-eating bacteria concerns in Long Island waters are growing. Here's why.
Environment|Science|Technology

Bats master the dark with sound. WPI engineers hope their drones do the same in dangerous situations.

Bats master the dark with sound. WPI engineers hope their drones do the same in dangerous situations.

April 23, 2026
Bats master the dark with sound. WPI engineers hope their drones do the same in dangerous situations.
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

More countries are turning to nuclear power 40 years after the Chernobyl disaster

The 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster fueled global fears about nuclear energy and slowed down its development in Europe and other regions

April 23, 2026
More countries are turning to nuclear power 40 years after the Chernobyl disaster
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

School gardens help students learn science and connect with agriculture – but making them happen isn’t easy

In an urbanized and globalized world, most kids aren’t directly connected to agriculture. School gardens can help them learn where their food comes from.

April 23, 2026
School gardens help students learn science and connect with agriculture – but making them happen isn’t easy
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|World

Iran war pushing more than 30 million back into poverty, UN development chief says

More than 30 million people will be pushed back into poverty by the impacts of the Iran war including disruptions to fuel and fertiliser supplies just

April 23, 2026
Iran war pushing more than 30 million back into poverty, UN development chief says
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Teck quarterly profit beats estimates on record copper sales, higher prices

Teck Resources on Thursday beat analysts' estimates for first-quarter profit, aided by an increase in copper prices and record sales, while the company's proposed merger with

April 23, 2026
Teck quarterly profit beats estimates on record copper sales, higher prices
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets

Dow flags higher costs, capacity risks from prolonged Middle East disruptions

Chemicals maker Dow said on Thursday it expects supply disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict to persist through 2026, warning of higher costs and potential

April 23, 2026
Dow flags higher costs, capacity risks from prolonged Middle East disruptions
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US military says it seizes another oil tanker associated with Iran

The U.S. military hsa seized another tanker associated with the smuggling of Iranian oil

April 22, 2026
US military says it seizes another oil tanker associated with Iran
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Brazil's VP Alckmin, a negotiator of the Mercosur-EU deal, sees it as relief in a turbulent world

Brazil’s Vice President Geraldo Alckmin says the trade deal between South American bloc Mercosur and the European Union offers some solace at a time when unilateral moves have dominated the geopolitical landscape

April 23, 2026
Brazil's VP Alckmin, a negotiator of the Mercosur-EU deal, sees it as relief in a turbulent world
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Hong Kong fire victim returns to search for memories of his dog

Nearly five months after a devastating blaze tore through Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court residential complex, Jason Kong took a small

April 23, 2026
Hong Kong fire victim returns to search for memories of his dog
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

US drivers turn to EV rentals as gasoline prices surge

Early signs of a shift toward electric vehicles have emerged for U.S. car rental companies as customers become wary of paying more at the pump

April 23, 2026
US drivers turn to EV rentals as gasoline prices surge
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Protein-maxxing, GLP-1s have US farmers betting on peas and lentils

 Aaron Smith, a fifth-generation pea and lentil farmer in northern Idaho, says

April 23, 2026
Protein-maxxing, GLP-1s have US farmers betting on peas and lentils
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Scientists trace latest interstellar comet's home to a cold, isolated corner of the Milky Way

A new study suggests that the comet that rambled past us from another star last year likely originated in a cold, isolated corner of the galaxy that had yet to gel into its own solar system

April 23, 2026
Scientists trace latest interstellar comet's home to a cold, isolated corner of the Milky Way
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Hormuz crisis throws spotlight on world's largest 'chokepoint' - the Malacca Strait

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has forced policymakers in Asia to face questions over the security of other maritime chokepoints, including the Strait of Malacca,

April 23, 2026
Hormuz crisis throws spotlight on world's largest 'chokepoint' - the Malacca Strait
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Health|Technology

Jaguar Land Rover to recall over 170,000 US vehicles over loss of drive power

Jaguar Land Rover is recalling 170,169 vehicles in the U.S. due to loss of drive power, the U.S.

April 23, 2026
Jaguar Land Rover to recall over 170,000 US vehicles over loss of drive power
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

A look at China's behind-the-scenes role in Iran war diplomacy

China's behind-the-scenes role in efforts to de-escalate the Iran conflict has been gaining attention

April 23, 2026
A look at China's behind-the-scenes role in Iran war diplomacy
Economy|Environment|Health|World

Residents in rural Sudan say the Iran war has made it harder to get medicines

Some people in Sudan say they have struggled to obtain medicines, and the war in Iran has made that worse

April 23, 2026
Residents in rural Sudan say the Iran war has made it harder to get medicines
Asia|Economy|Environment|Political|World

China teases new aircraft carrier in video, vows to build up islands

China teased in a video an aircraft carrier that could be its fourth, and the first

April 23, 2026
China teases new aircraft carrier in video, vows to build up islands
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

China’s $24 billion pet food market heats up as local brands challenge global players

In a dedicated pet mall in the centre of Beijing, Liu Xin shops for Chinese-branded, ready-made beef and chicken meals for her 2

April 23, 2026
China’s $24 billion pet food market heats up as local brands challenge global players
Environment|Health|Science

1 in 5 Americans may have a dangerous toxin in their tap water

1 in 5 Americans may have a dangerous toxin in their tap water

April 23, 2026
1 in 5 Americans may have a dangerous toxin in their tap water
Business|Environment|Health|World

Two die following chemical leak in West Virginia

Two people died following a chemical leak at a silver catalyst plant in Kanawha County, West Virginia, on Wednesday, officials said.

April 23, 2026
Two die following chemical leak in West Virginia
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

USDA to expand acreage surveys to more US farmers

The U.S.

April 23, 2026
USDA to expand acreage surveys to more US farmers
Economy|Environment|Political|US|World

US Senate poised to advance ICE, border funding plan after marathon voting session

U.S.

April 23, 2026
US Senate poised to advance ICE, border funding plan after marathon voting session
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Fire after Ukrainian attack at Russia's Tuapse refinery hits air quality

A large contingent of Russian firefighters was battling a blaze for the third day on Wednesday at the Tuapse oil refinery on the Black Sea after a Ukrainian drone attack, and

April 23, 2026
Fire after Ukrainian attack at Russia's Tuapse refinery hits air quality
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Health|Science|Technology|US|World

Wildfires across Georgia and Florida destroy more than 50 homes and force evacuations

Wildfires have intensified intensifying across the U.S. Southeast

April 22, 2026
Wildfires across Georgia and Florida destroy more than 50 homes and force evacuations
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Environment|Political

Kennedy Center officials pledge transparency on renovations after Trump takeover

Officials at the John F.

April 23, 2026
Kennedy Center officials pledge transparency on renovations after Trump takeover
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Asian elephant calf makes her public debut at DC's National Zoo

The hottest new celebrity in Washington, D.C., is Asian elephant calf Linh Mai

April 23, 2026
Asian elephant calf makes her public debut at DC's National Zoo
Crime|Environment|Health

Chemical leak at a West Virginia plant kills 2 people and sends 30 more to hospitals, officials say

Authorities say a chemical leak at a West Virginia plant has killed two people and sent about 30 others to the hospital, including one person in serious condition

April 23, 2026
Chemical leak at a West Virginia plant kills 2 people and sends 30 more to hospitals, officials say
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

Water to surge into drought-depleted Lake Powell but at costs elsewhere

Desert canyons in eastern Utah will be churning this spring with huge volumes of water in a desperate attempt to keep a reservoir on the Colorado River generating electricity

April 23, 2026
Water to surge into drought-depleted Lake Powell but at costs elsewhere
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US intercepts three Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters, sources say

The U.S. military has intercepted at least three Iranian-flagged tankers in Asian waters and is redirecting them away from their positions near India, Malaysia

April 23, 2026
US intercepts three Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters, sources say
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science

USDA to announce next phase of agency reorganization this week, agriculture secretary says

U.S.

April 23, 2026
USDA to announce next phase of agency reorganization this week, agriculture secretary says
Business|Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|US|World

Iran seizes ships in Strait of Hormuz after US calls off renewed attacks

Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, tightening its grip on the strategic

April 22, 2026
Iran seizes ships in Strait of Hormuz after US calls off renewed attacks
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Kinder Morgan tops quarterly profit estimates amid rising natural gas demand

Kinder Morgan exceeded Wall Street expectations for first-quarter profit on Wednesday, as the pipeline operator benefited from increased U.S. natural gas demand

April 23, 2026
Kinder Morgan tops quarterly profit estimates amid rising natural gas demand
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle

Two year closure was his idea, says Trump’s new Kennedy Center leader, defending dramatic move

Two year closure was his idea, says Trump’s new Kennedy Center leader, defending dramatic move

April 23, 2026
Two year closure was his idea, says Trump’s new Kennedy Center leader, defending dramatic move
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Tesla profits rose in the first quarter as Musk teases debut of new Roadster

Tesla's profit rose in the first quarter as its car sales rebounded from a sharp slump in 2025

April 23, 2026
Tesla profits rose in the first quarter as Musk teases debut of new Roadster
Business|Economy|Environment|US|World

US farm secretary says USDA is speaking with White House daily on high fertilizer prices

U.S.

April 23, 2026
US farm secretary says USDA is speaking with White House daily on high fertilizer prices
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Legally blind, teenage storm spotter builds team to cover Utah's 'blind spots'

Legally blind, teenage storm spotter builds team to cover Utah's 'blind spots'

April 23, 2026
Legally blind, teenage storm spotter builds team to cover Utah's 'blind spots'
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World

UN leadership candidates vow to pursue reform and core principles

Candidates to become the next head of the United Nations vowed on Wednesday to revitalize the troubled organization by pursuing reforms,

April 22, 2026
UN leadership candidates vow to pursue reform and core principles
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

New tool helps visualize water use — and what’s not reaching the Great Salt Lake

New tool helps visualize water use — and what’s not reaching the Great Salt Lake

April 23, 2026
New tool helps visualize water use — and what’s not reaching the Great Salt Lake
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Coffee companies launch satellite-based program to track deforestation

Several coffee companies and coffee traders are launching a new system to track deforestation related to coffee cultivation around the world, JDE Peet's, one of the

April 23, 2026
Coffee companies launch satellite-based program to track deforestation
Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Homeowner surprised by swarm of 30,000 bees

Homeowner surprised by swarm of 30,000 bees

April 23, 2026
Homeowner surprised by swarm of 30,000 bees
Environment|Science

Heavy rain on snow is testing aging dams across Michigan and Wisconsin – this is the future in a warming world

Days of intense rain and snowmelt overwhelmed old dams and breached roads, forcing evacuations. Nearly half the counties in Michigan – often seen as a climate haven – were under a state of emergency.

April 23, 2026
Heavy rain on snow is testing aging dams across Michigan and Wisconsin – this is the future in a warming world
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle

County tells Hacienda, Monterey Mini Cow Company to halt unpermitted operations

County tells Hacienda, Monterey Mini Cow Company to halt unpermitted operations

April 23, 2026
County tells Hacienda, Monterey Mini Cow Company to halt unpermitted operations
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|US

Milwaukee Common Council votes to rename Cesar Chavez Drive after abuse allegations

Milwaukee Common Council votes to rename Cesar Chavez Drive after abuse allegations

April 23, 2026
Milwaukee Common Council votes to rename Cesar Chavez Drive after abuse allegations
Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|Travel

'It was all a miracle’ Man rescued after days lost in wilderness

'It was all a miracle’ Man rescued after days lost in wilderness

April 23, 2026
'It was all a miracle’ Man rescued after days lost in wilderness
Arts|Economy|Education|Environment

Brighton City Council votes to demolish century-old historic landmark despite community pushback

Brighton City Council votes to demolish century-old historic landmark despite community pushback

April 23, 2026
Brighton City Council votes to demolish century-old historic landmark despite community pushback
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets

Proxy advisor ISS urges ConocoPhillips shareholders to vote for independent board chair

Proxy advisor ISS on Wednesday recommended that ConocoPhillips shareholders vote in favor of a proposal calling for an independent board chair, citing the need for stronger

April 22, 2026
Proxy advisor ISS urges ConocoPhillips shareholders to vote for independent board chair
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

US-based Virtus and Indian partner to restart Congo copper miner Chemaf in 2027, union executive says

U.S.-based Virtus Minerals and Indian partner Lloyds Metals & Energy plan to restart full production at Congolese copper and cobalt miner

April 22, 2026
US-based Virtus and Indian partner to restart Congo copper miner Chemaf in 2027, union executive says
Business|Economy|Environment|Health

Condom maker may raise prices because of Iran war

Condom maker may raise prices because of Iran war

April 22, 2026
Condom maker may raise prices because of Iran war
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|World

$28 billion and counting: Europe tallies the cost of another energy crisis

$28 billion and counting: Europe tallies the cost of another energy crisis

April 22, 2026
$28 billion and counting: Europe tallies the cost of another energy crisis
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

From paint to flights, Iran war lifts costs, darkens outlooks

Companies from consumer goods to travel and mining warned on Wednesday that the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran is

April 22, 2026
From paint to flights, Iran war lifts costs, darkens outlooks
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Boeing posts smaller-than-expected loss as recovery gains traction, shares jump

April 22, 2026
Boeing posts smaller-than-expected loss as recovery gains traction, shares jump
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Travel|US|World

Heavy rain and snowmelt are hurtling large chunks of ice into northeastern Michigan homes

Large chunks of ice have rammed into homes along Michigan's Black Lake in the northeastern Lower Peninsula as constant spring rainfall and winter melt have flooded homes and threatened to overflow stressed dam systems

April 22, 2026
Heavy rain and snowmelt are hurtling large chunks of ice into northeastern Michigan homes
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Supreme Court rules for Michigan in its fight to shut down an aging energy pipeline

The Supreme Court has sided with Michigan in ruling that the state’s lawsuit seeking to shut down a section of an aging pipeline beneath a Great Lakes channel will stay in state court

April 22, 2026
Supreme Court rules for Michigan in its fight to shut down an aging energy pipeline
Business|Crime|Environment|Travel|World

Searchers find the body of 1 of 6 missing crew from a ship that overturned during a typhoon

Authorities have found the body of one of the six missing crew members from a cargo ship that overturned near the Northern Mariana Islands during a typhoon

April 22, 2026
Searchers find the body of 1 of 6 missing crew from a ship that overturned during a typhoon
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|World

Philip Morris trims annual profit forecast amid nicotine pouch uncertainty

Philip Morris International cut its annual profit forecast on Wednesday amid regulatory uncertainty over its Zyn nicotine pouches and rising competition in

April 22, 2026
Philip Morris trims annual profit forecast amid nicotine pouch uncertainty
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Waiting for 'safe and sustainable' strait crossings, top shipping execs say

Safe and sustainable passage through the Strait of Hormuz is what top shipping companies require before the world's sees much oil or cargo

April 22, 2026
Waiting for 'safe and sustainable' strait crossings, top shipping execs say
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

USDA and Palantir sign $300 million software purchase agreement

The U.S. Department of Agriculture and software company Palantir Technologies on Wednesday announced the signing of a $300 million Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).

April 22, 2026
USDA and Palantir sign $300 million software purchase agreement
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Rivian starts production of R2 SUVs, deliveries expected later this spring

Rivian on Wednesday started production of its smaller R2 SUVs, with customer deliveries expected later this spring, the electric-vehicle maker said,

April 22, 2026
Rivian starts production of R2 SUVs, deliveries expected later this spring
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Cape Cod researcher says newly found 1949 whale recording is critical discovery: "I'm getting goosebumps"

Cape Cod researcher says newly found 1949 whale recording is critical discovery: "I'm getting goosebumps"

April 22, 2026
Cape Cod researcher says newly found 1949 whale recording is critical discovery: "I'm getting goosebumps"
Environment|Science|Technology|World

This small sea area between Europe and Africa is the site of 124 shipwrecks, archaeologists find

This small sea area between Europe and Africa is the site of 124 shipwrecks, archaeologists find

April 22, 2026
This small sea area between Europe and Africa is the site of 124 shipwrecks, archaeologists find
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Warmer weather could impact miller moths during migration

Warmer weather could impact miller moths during migration

April 22, 2026
Warmer weather could impact miller moths during migration
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Technology|Travel|World

In Mexico, flagship Mayan tourist train leaves trail of broken pledges

Deep in Mexico's Maya jungle, brilliant white lights blaze improbably in the wilderness: a maintenance depot for a flagship multi-

April 22, 2026
In Mexico, flagship Mayan tourist train leaves trail of broken pledges
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

TE misses quarterly revenue estimates, flags price hikes due to Iran war

Electronic equipment maker TE Connectivity missed quarterly Wall Street expectations on Wednesday and warned it may have to pass higher raw-material costs on

April 22, 2026
TE misses quarterly revenue estimates, flags price hikes due to Iran war
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

GE Vernova lifts 2026 outlook as AI boom fuels power equipment demand

GE Vernova on Wednesday raised its annual forecasts for revenue and adjusted core profit margin, betting on surging demand from data centers and grid infrastructure

April 22, 2026
GE Vernova lifts 2026 outlook as AI boom fuels power equipment demand
Education|Environment|Health|Science

It’s a sing-off! Myth-busting about birds and sex when it comes to defending the nest

Males aren’t the only angry birds defending their territory. A clever test finds which songbirds step up to fight off intruders and the role monogamy plays.

April 22, 2026
It’s a sing-off! Myth-busting about birds and sex when it comes to defending the nest
Environment|Health|Science

HEPA air purifiers may boost brain power in adults over 40 – new research

The gain isn’t huge, but it’s a notable improvement – similar to what people experience when they start exercising more.

April 22, 2026
HEPA air purifiers may boost brain power in adults over 40 – new research
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Rotavirus cases in children are rising – but a highly effective vaccine has slashed hospitalizations from the virus by 80% in 2 decades

As rotavirus spreads this season, doctors worry that falling vaccination rates may endanger kids.

April 22, 2026
Rotavirus cases in children are rising – but a highly effective vaccine has slashed hospitalizations from the virus by 80% in 2 decades
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|World

Once punished for weaving, this Mexican artisan uses her loom for LGBTQ+ resistance

Xaneri Merino, a transgender woman and artisan from southern Mexico, was once punished for weaving in her Indigenous community, where men are largely barred from weaving

April 22, 2026
Once punished for weaving, this Mexican artisan uses her loom for LGBTQ+ resistance
Business|Economy|Environment|Travel|World

The fee you didn’t know you were paying to leave a country

The fee you didn’t know you were paying to leave a country

April 22, 2026
The fee you didn’t know you were paying to leave a country
Americas|Business|Economy|Election|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Tables turn as Republicans face gas-price attacks they once used on Democrats

Tom Barrett tapped into voter frustration over high gas prices as part of his successful 2024 run for Congress in Michigan.

April 22, 2026
Tables turn as Republicans face gas-price attacks they once used on Democrats
Business|Economy|Environment|Political

Thailand can borrow $15.55 billion by October without raising debt ceiling, minister says

Thailand's government has room to borrow up to 500 billion baht ($15.55 billion) by October without raising the public debt ceiling, its finance minister said on

April 22, 2026
Thailand can borrow $15.55 billion by October without raising debt ceiling, minister says
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Peru pipeline rupture followed years of regulator warnings, documents show

A pipeline rupture that crippled Peru's energy grid in March followed years of documented warnings from regulators to pipeline operator TGP about

April 22, 2026
Peru pipeline rupture followed years of regulator warnings, documents show
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Iran war conflict could create systemic gas demand destruction, says top sector official

The natural gas demand destruction currently resulting from the Iran war as governments implement measures to mitigate the crisis risks becoming

April 22, 2026
Iran war conflict could create systemic gas demand destruction, says top sector official
Education|Environment|Health|Science|World

Climate doom and gloom? Try laughing instead. Activists embrace joy in the fight to save Earth

Across the world, groups of activists, teachers and psychologists are tackling one of the world’s most daunting problems — human-caused climate change — with laughter, dancing, hugs and most especially joy

April 22, 2026
Climate doom and gloom? Try laughing instead. Activists embrace joy in the fight to save Earth
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Travel

Exploring barefoot trails on 2 continents as a way to connect with nature this Earth Day

Barefoot trails located around the world invite visitors to get close to nature in a different way

April 22, 2026
Exploring barefoot trails on 2 continents as a way to connect with nature this Earth Day
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

The Iran war could drive up costs for petroleum-derived products like clothes and crayons

The Iran war’s most tangible and immediate effect for many people outside the Middle East has been spiking gasoline prices

April 22, 2026
The Iran war could drive up costs for petroleum-derived products like clothes and crayons
Environment|Science|World

An intense marine heat wave has California in its crosshairs, with impacts set for land and sea

An intense marine heat wave has California in its crosshairs, with impacts set for land and sea

April 22, 2026
An intense marine heat wave has California in its crosshairs, with impacts set for land and sea
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Japex aims to quadruple oil and gas output in 10 years, eyes US expansion

Japan Petroleum Exploration said on Wednesday it plans to quadruple its oil and gas output over the next decade, investing 1.16 trillion yen ($7.3 billion)

April 22, 2026
Japex aims to quadruple oil and gas output in 10 years, eyes US expansion
Business|Education|Environment|Food|Science

Researchers have spent decades breeding better potatoes for chips, and their work isn't done

There’s a surprising amount of science in a bag of potato chips

April 22, 2026
Researchers have spent decades breeding better potatoes for chips, and their work isn't done
Business|Environment|Health|Technology

Ford to recall over 140,000 US vehicles over damaged wires

Ford is recalling 140,201 Ranger vehicles in the U.S. as damaged wires can create an electrical short and cause a fire in the A-pillar area, increasing the risk of injury or a crash, the U.S.

April 22, 2026
Ford to recall over 140,000 US vehicles over damaged wires
Business|Economy|Environment|World

How the Iran war oil and gas supply shock compares with past disruptions

The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have caused the biggest oil supply disruption on record by daily output lost, though

April 22, 2026
How the Iran war oil and gas supply shock compares with past disruptions
Business|Economy|Environment|World

UK's Senior expects 2026 performance above expectations on stronger aerospace demand

Aerospace and defence supplier Senior Plc on Wednesday said it expects its 2026 performance to be "comfortably better" than prior expectations after strong demand in the first

April 22, 2026
UK's Senior expects 2026 performance above expectations on stronger aerospace demand
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

USTR Greer urges US allies to pay more for critical minerals, FT reports

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has told American allies they must pay more for critical minerals sourced from outside China, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. 

April 22, 2026
USTR Greer urges US allies to pay more for critical minerals, FT reports
Environment|Science|World

Ukraine says some Russian missiles fly near Chornobyl, risking major accident

Russia has repeatedly launched drones and missiles on a flight path near the disused Chornobyl nuclear plant during attacks on Ukraine, elevating the risk

April 22, 2026
Ukraine says some Russian missiles fly near Chornobyl, risking major accident
Environment|Health|Science

In the US, where people breathe increasingly dirty air, one small city stands out

In the US, where people breathe increasingly dirty air, one small city stands out

April 22, 2026
In the US, where people breathe increasingly dirty air, one small city stands out
Asia|Crime|Environment|Health|Interview|World

Back home, Hong Kong fire victim gathers memories from the ashes

Dorz Cheung was at work when one of Hong Kong's deadliest fires broke out in November.

April 22, 2026
Back home, Hong Kong fire victim gathers memories from the ashes
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Japan exports rise for seventh month as AI demand blunts Mideast risks for now

Japan's exports rose for a seventh straight month led by demand tied to artificial intelligence that has for now blunted the impact of trade disruptions

April 22, 2026
Japan exports rise for seventh month as AI demand blunts Mideast risks for now
Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

South32 cuts Australia manganese outlook on cyclone impact, flags Middle East risks

Diversified miner South32 cut its full‑year forecast on Wednesday for its Australia Manganese unit after wet-season rainfall and Tropical Cyclone Narelle disrupted operations, and

April 22, 2026
South32 cuts Australia manganese outlook on cyclone impact, flags Middle East risks
Economy|Environment|Health|World

Tiny Pacific nations face tough choices on food, fuel posed by Iran war

Far-flung Pacific nations are reeling from the impact of a global fuel crisis as authorities scramble to manage energy supplies while families must

April 22, 2026
Tiny Pacific nations face tough choices on food, fuel posed by Iran war
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

GM delays next-gen EV truck program, Crain's Detroit reports

General Motors is indefinitely delaying its next-generation full-size electric truck program, including the GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado, which was set to start in

April 22, 2026
GM delays next-gen EV truck program, Crain's Detroit reports
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Anthropic's Mythos model accessed by unauthorized users, Bloomberg News reports

A small group of unauthorized users has accessed Anthropic's new Mythos AI model, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing documentation and a person familiar with the matter.

April 22, 2026
Anthropic's Mythos model accessed by unauthorized users, Bloomberg News reports
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

US transportation secretary seeks $10 billion for air traffic control overhaul

U.S.

April 22, 2026
US transportation secretary seeks $10 billion for air traffic control overhaul
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Meta breaks ground on over $1 billion data center in Oklahoma's Tulsa

Meta Platforms said on Tuesday it has begun construction on a new data center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a project valued at more than $1 billion, as the Facebook-parent races to build

April 22, 2026
Meta breaks ground on over $1 billion data center in Oklahoma's Tulsa
Business|Economy|Environment|Travel|World

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

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

April 22, 2026
United Airlines echoes industry caution as Iran war fuel surge squeezes margins
Entertainment|Environment|Science|Sports|Travel

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

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

April 22, 2026
Video shows moment family reels in rare 10-foot great white shark
Business|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

Florida wildfire strands Amtrak passengers for over 24 hours

Florida wildfire strands Amtrak passengers for over 24 hours

April 22, 2026
Florida wildfire strands Amtrak passengers for over 24 hours
Environment|Health|Travel|US

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

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

April 22, 2026
Stray dog search prompts Blue Ridge Parkway closures, draws welfare concerns
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US forces board a sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, the Pentagon says

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

April 21, 2026
US forces board a sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, the Pentagon says
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

College students save man trapped in apartment fire

College students save man trapped in apartment fire

April 22, 2026
College students save man trapped in apartment fire
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science

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

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

April 22, 2026
Federal judge strikes down some Trump administration actions that have slowed clean energy projects
Economy|Education|Environment|Travel|World

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

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

April 21, 2026
Pope criticizes colonization of Africa's minerals as he arrives in Equatorial Guinea
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

US judge blocks Trump administration actions stymieing wind, solar projects

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

April 21, 2026
US judge blocks Trump administration actions stymieing wind, solar projects
Environment|Health|Science

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

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

April 22, 2026
Santa Rosa's Safari West bottle‑feeds baby giraffe goat milk from Coke bottle to keep it alive
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political

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

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

April 22, 2026
Bay Area marijuana growing business still awaiting policy changes to ease industry woes
Crime|Education|Environment|Science

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

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

April 22, 2026
4 birds still missing after break-in at Marysville falconry facility
Economy|Environment|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|Science|Sports|US|Videos

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

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

April 22, 2026
Fish struggle in Jordan River as low runoff leaves water dangerously shallow
Business|Environment|Food|Lifestyle|Science

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

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

April 22, 2026
This farmer credits homemade 'Hobbit Hole' greenhouse with saving crops from freeze
Education|Environment

Water rushes into elementary school amid severe storm flooding

Water rushes into elementary school amid severe storm flooding

April 22, 2026
Water rushes into elementary school amid severe storm flooding
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle

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

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

April 22, 2026
Burlington residents face flooding as Fox River overflows into homes, parks
Economy|Environment|Europe|World

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

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

April 21, 2026
Ukraine completes Druzhba pipeline repairs, hoping to unlock blocked EU loan
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

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

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

April 21, 2026
First commercial fusion plant nears construction in US, Commonwealth CEO says
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Science|Technology|US|World

Sullivan & Cromwell law firm apologizes for AI 'hallucinations' in court filing

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

April 21, 2026
Sullivan & Cromwell law firm apologizes for AI 'hallucinations' in court filing
Business|Economy|Environment|Travel

Alaska Air says fares hold as fuel surge tests earnings

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

April 21, 2026
Alaska Air says fares hold as fuel surge tests earnings
Economy|Environment|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

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

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

April 21, 2026
Mideast crises divide Europe as it grapples with rising fuel costs and policy toward Israel
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US announces ceasefire extension with Iran

U.S.

April 21, 2026
US announces ceasefire extension with Iran
Business|Crime|Environment|Technology

A well site explosion triggers a large fire and evacuations in Texas, but no injuries

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

April 21, 2026
A well site explosion triggers a large fire and evacuations in Texas, but no injuries
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Farmer delays own recovery to help neighbors rebuild

Farmer delays own recovery to help neighbors rebuild

April 21, 2026
Farmer delays own recovery to help neighbors rebuild
Business|Crime|Environment|Sports|Travel

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

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

April 21, 2026
Video captures plane striking power line before hard landing near Salinas Airport
Crime|Environment|Health|Political

Could marijuana odor lead to fines in Arizona?

Could marijuana odor lead to fines in Arizona?

April 21, 2026
Could marijuana odor lead to fines in Arizona?
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Tesla California registrations slide as incentives fade, industry body says

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

April 21, 2026
Tesla California registrations slide as incentives fade, industry body says
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Goldman Sachs maintains 2026 copper price, surplus forecasts

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

April 21, 2026
Goldman Sachs maintains 2026 copper price, surplus forecasts
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science

Northeast flower and fruit farmers grapple with whiplash weather

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

April 21, 2026
Northeast flower and fruit farmers grapple with whiplash weather
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

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

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

March 29, 2026
Like ‘driving to San Francisco and back, every week’: In rural America, cancer patients face tall hurdles to get care
Environment|Science|Technology

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

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

April 21, 2026
The forecast is just the beginning: Sign up for the CNN Weather newsletter
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Research at Chernobyl and Fukushima shows how radioactive materials move in the environment

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

April 21, 2026
Research at Chernobyl and Fukushima shows how radioactive materials move in the environment
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

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

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

April 21, 2026
Japan, Mexico agree on energy cooperation as Iran war disrupts supplies
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Nigeria's Dangote taps Honeywell to expand plastics and detergent petrochems

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

April 21, 2026
Nigeria's Dangote taps Honeywell to expand plastics and detergent petrochems
Economy|Environment|Europe|World

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

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

April 21, 2026
EU weighs more US jet fuel, cleaner aviation amid Iran war strains
Business|Economy|Environment|World

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

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

April 21, 2026
War in Iran is causing biggest energy crisis in history, IEA says
Crime|Environment|Political|US

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

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

April 21, 2026
Protesters urge Gov. Evers to intervene in beagle rescue at Dane County farm
Business|Environment|Food|Lifestyle

Consumers are lost at sea as seafood sustainability grows more complex

What makes seafood sustainable

April 21, 2026
Consumers are lost at sea as seafood sustainability grows more complex
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

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

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

April 21, 2026
Data centers don’t have to be a burden on local communities – and can even support them by generating power and repurposing waste heat
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

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

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

April 21, 2026
Hurricanes devastated Florida’s East Coast – then seagrass made an unexpected comeback
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

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

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

April 21, 2026
As the planet warms, scientists burn homes to figure out how to best protect them in wildfires
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health

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

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

April 21, 2026
Signs of economic instability emerge in Oakland County, one of Michigan’s wealthiest
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

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

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

April 21, 2026
Umbilical cord blood may hold clues for a child’s risk of developing Type 1 diabetes
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

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

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

April 21, 2026
Placebo effect can work as well as real medicine – but your body may need permission to use it
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

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

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

April 21, 2026
France's Engie discussing refund for US offshore wind projects with Trump administration
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Russia cuts oil output in April, sources say

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

April 21, 2026
Russia cuts oil output in April, sources say
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Russia to halt Kazakhstan's oil flows to Germany via Druzhba, sources say

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

April 21, 2026
Russia to halt Kazakhstan's oil flows to Germany via Druzhba, sources say
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

Equifax profit jumps on US mortgage strength, maintains revenue outlook

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

April 21, 2026
Equifax profit jumps on US mortgage strength, maintains revenue outlook
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology

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

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

April 21, 2026
Sweden's Einride to deploy 75 electric trucks for Amazon's US freight network
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

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

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

April 21, 2026
Spring’s first meteor shower takes place this week. Here’s how to watch
Africa|Economy|Environment|Political|Travel|World

Highlights of Pope Leo XIV's trip to Africa

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

April 10, 2026
Highlights of Pope Leo XIV's trip to Africa
Business|Environment|World

Oil spills from the Iran war are visible from space

Oil spills from the Iran war are visible from space

April 21, 2026
Oil spills from the Iran war are visible from space
Business|Economy|Environment|World

US firm in key Congo minerals deal overstated its mining experience, documents and sources show

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

April 21, 2026
US firm in key Congo minerals deal overstated its mining experience, documents and sources show
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Canadian military aims to show it can go it alone in the Arctic

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

April 21, 2026
Canadian military aims to show it can go it alone in the Arctic
Asia|Economy|Environment|Political|World

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

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

April 21, 2026
China flexes energy leverage as the Philippines, US start annual war games
Environment|Health|Interview|Political|Science|World

Chornobyl first responder says few survive 40 years on

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

April 21, 2026
Chornobyl first responder says few survive 40 years on
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

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

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

April 21, 2026
Volkswagen to cut capacity further by one million cars, CEO tells Manager Magazin
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Biofuels back in vogue as Iran war triggers oil price surge

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

April 21, 2026
Biofuels back in vogue as Iran war triggers oil price surge
Business|Economy|Environment|Travel|World

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

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

April 21, 2026
Iran war fuel hike adds $100 to long-haul flight cost, study says
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Technology|World

Germany's big carmakers used to lead the race in China, but now they're 'for the parents'

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

April 21, 2026
Germany's big carmakers used to lead the race in China, but now they're 'for the parents'
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Technology

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

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

April 21, 2026
Apple's new CEO is a product perfectionist taking on the AI age
Economy|Environment|Political|US|World

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

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

April 21, 2026
Gulf worries US-Iran talks may cement Tehran's 'golden' grip on Hormuz
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

EPA, DOJ file complaint over Potomac River after sewage leak

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

April 21, 2026
EPA, DOJ file complaint over Potomac River after sewage leak
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|US|World

Louisiana community is struggling to understand after man killed 8 children

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

April 20, 2026
Louisiana community is struggling to understand after man killed 8 children
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

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

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

April 21, 2026
China’s energy fortress was built to withstand just this type of oil shock
Crime|Environment|Health|Political|World

Justice Department files complaint against Washington and its sewage authority for massive spill

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

April 21, 2026
Justice Department files complaint against Washington and its sewage authority for massive spill
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Chile, US to sign mining and security agreements

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

April 20, 2026
Chile, US to sign mining and security agreements
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology

Texas environmental network plans to protest SpaceX analyst meetings

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

April 21, 2026
Texas environmental network plans to protest SpaceX analyst meetings
Economy|Environment|Political|World

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

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

April 20, 2026
The Latest: Pakistan prepares for upcoming peace talks despite US seizure of Iranian cargo ship
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump cites defense production act to sign energy-related memorandums

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

April 21, 2026
Trump cites defense production act to sign energy-related memorandums
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|US

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

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

April 21, 2026
US low-cost airlines seek temporary tax relief to address soaring fuel costs
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Trading Day: Cooling off, but still optimistic

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

April 21, 2026
Trading Day: Cooling off, but still optimistic
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Tanker arrives at Golden Pass Texas facility for inaugural LNG export

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

April 21, 2026
Tanker arrives at Golden Pass Texas facility for inaugural LNG export
Crime|Environment|Political|US

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

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

April 21, 2026
Animal welfare protesters converge on Wisconsin governor's office seeking release of beagles
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

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

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

April 21, 2026
Don’t just plant trees, plant forests to restore biodiversity for the future
Business|Economy|Environment|World

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

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

April 20, 2026
Oil prices rise 6% on fears of US-Iran ceasefire collapse
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Mother and 6 children killed in explosion and fire at central Pennsylvania home

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

April 20, 2026
Mother and 6 children killed in explosion and fire at central Pennsylvania home
Crime|Environment|Travel|US|World

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

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

April 20, 2026
Search is on for 6 from a ship that overturned near the Northern Marianas during a typhoon
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Family opens basement to strangers seeking shelter during tornado

Family opens basement to strangers seeking shelter during tornado

April 21, 2026
Family opens basement to strangers seeking shelter during tornado
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Travel

Pilot in deadly plane crash in Pasco County identified: PSO

Pilot in deadly plane crash in Pasco County identified: PSO

April 21, 2026
Pilot in deadly plane crash in Pasco County identified: PSO
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

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

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

April 20, 2026
USA Rare Earth buys Brazil's Serra Verde for $2.8 billion, extending takeover spree
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

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

U.S.

April 20, 2026
Trump says energy chief 'wrong,' expects lower gas prices as soon as Iran war ends
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Hyundai faces challenge replacing lost Middle East sales, CEO says

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

April 20, 2026
Hyundai faces challenge replacing lost Middle East sales, CEO says
Arts|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

West Coast Falconry faces heartbreak after birds go missing

West Coast Falconry faces heartbreak after birds go missing

April 20, 2026
West Coast Falconry faces heartbreak after birds go missing
Arts|Crime|Environment|Technology

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

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

April 20, 2026
Police deploy new tool to measure illegal exhaust noise during Car Week
Education|Environment|Science|World

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

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

April 20, 2026
Chimpanzees in Uganda are in a ‘civil war,’ and researchers are unsure how it will end
Asia|Environment|Science|World

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

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

April 20, 2026
Earthquake sets off brief tsunami alert and a megaquake advisory in northern Japan
Education|Environment|Science

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

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

April 20, 2026
University of Maryland students transform the campus golf course into a living environmental laboratory
Crime|Education|Environment|World

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

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

April 20, 2026
Winston-Salem park shooting: Multiple victims, suspects identified and located as two schools remain on secure lockdown
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

APS rescues over 40 animals from poor conditions at illegal organization

APS rescues over 40 animals from poor conditions at illegal organization

April 20, 2026
APS rescues over 40 animals from poor conditions at illegal organization
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle

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

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

April 20, 2026
'We could smell it immediately': Neighbors recount tense night with gas explosion threat
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Israeli ministers celebrate reestablishment of settlement in West Bank

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

April 20, 2026
Israeli ministers celebrate reestablishment of settlement in West Bank
Crime|Environment|Health|Science|Travel

Flight crew rescues hiker with head injury from Virginia mountain

Flight crew rescues hiker with head injury from Virginia mountain

April 20, 2026
Flight crew rescues hiker with head injury from Virginia mountain
Environment|Science|World

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

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

April 20, 2026
Tsunami advisory lifted after Japan earthquake but warnings for potential stronger quake issued
Environment|Science|Sports|Technology|World

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

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

April 20, 2026
We designed the turf for soccer’s biggest World Cup ever – here’s how we created the same playing experience across 3 countries
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political

Neighbors demand road safety changes after pedestrian and biker deaths

Neighbors demand road safety changes after pedestrian and biker deaths

April 20, 2026
Neighbors demand road safety changes after pedestrian and biker deaths
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political

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

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

April 20, 2026
Walk honors mothers lost to childbirth, raises awareness for health disparities
Business|Economy|Environment|World

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

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

April 20, 2026
US to host further G20 talks on war's impact on food and fertilizer
Business|Economy|Environment|World

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

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

April 20, 2026
US homebuilders brace for another challenging year as war, tariffs hurt margins
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science|World

When oil prices spike, where does the money go?

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

April 20, 2026
When oil prices spike, where does the money go?
Environment|Science|Technology|World

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

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

April 20, 2026
Japan eases back tsunami warning after magnitude 7.7 quake, no immediate reports of casualties, damage
Economy|Environment|Science|World

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

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

April 20, 2026
Turkey says COP31 will push for more global action under its presidency
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

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

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

April 20, 2026
Merz touts Brazil's potential on critical metals, says Germany can supply technology
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

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

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

April 20, 2026
Tesla's energy storage division to pick up slack as car margins drop and credits fade
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|US

Wildfire survivors who lost their homes could face another blow from taxes on settlement payouts

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

April 20, 2026
Wildfire survivors who lost their homes could face another blow from taxes on settlement payouts
Arts|Crime|Election|Environment|Finance|Food|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

With no end in sight to their deployment, National Guard troops roam Washington

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

April 20, 2026
With no end in sight to their deployment, National Guard troops roam Washington
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Tuapse port kills one

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

April 20, 2026
Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Tuapse port kills one
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Indonesia, Toyota in talks on potential bioethanol project

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

April 20, 2026
Indonesia, Toyota in talks on potential bioethanol project
Environment|World

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

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

April 20, 2026
Some residents in New Zealand's capital urged to evacuate due to further flood risk
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle

Wisconsin authorities put total arrests from clashes at beagle breeding facility at about 25

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

April 20, 2026
Wisconsin authorities put total arrests from clashes at beagle breeding facility at about 25
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

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

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

April 19, 2026
Funky-smelling Bradford pear tree among 30 invasive species getting banned in New Jersey
Africa|Arts|Economy|Environment|Political|World

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

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

April 19, 2026
Pope urges Angola to heal divisions at events drawing 130,000
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Allies fear a rushed US–Iran framework deal could backfire, leaving technical deadlock

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

April 19, 2026
Allies fear a rushed US–Iran framework deal could backfire, leaving technical deadlock
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

IMF, World Bank meetings show limits in mitigating shocks, reliance on US for solutions

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

April 19, 2026
IMF, World Bank meetings show limits in mitigating shocks, reliance on US for solutions
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Chernobyl's radioactive landscape is a testament to nature’s resilience and survival spirit

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

April 19, 2026
Chernobyl's radioactive landscape is a testament to nature’s resilience and survival spirit
Crime|Environment|Health|Political|Science|US

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

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

April 19, 2026
Hundreds trying to storm Wisconsin beagle research facility met with rubber bullets, pepper spray
Africa|Environment|Political|Travel|World

Pope Leo XIV challenges Angola's leaders while delivering a message of encouragement for its people

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

April 18, 2026
Pope Leo XIV challenges Angola's leaders while delivering a message of encouragement for its people
Business|Environment|Finance|Travel|US|World

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

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

April 19, 2026
US Coast Guard spots overturned vessel near Saipan during search for missing ship with 6 on board
Environment

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

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

April 19, 2026
People living along Des Plaines River prepare for flooding with more rain in the forecast
Crime|Environment|Health|Political

Activists break into Wisconsin animal breeding facility ahead of scheduled protest

Activists break into Wisconsin animal breeding facility ahead of scheduled protest

April 19, 2026
Activists break into Wisconsin animal breeding facility ahead of scheduled protest
Business|Economy|Environment|US

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

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

April 19, 2026
Senate votes to end ban on mining in Boundary Waters after Sen. Tina Smith's hourslong speech
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|World

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

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

April 19, 2026
Video shows moment car runs red light, kills driver and dog in West Philadelphia crash
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

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

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

April 19, 2026
Cocaine, heroin, firearms and jewelry seized in Southeast Michigan police investigation
Environment|World

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

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

April 18, 2026
Powerful winds and reported tornadoes rip through the Midwest, leaving heavy damage but no deaths
Economy|Environment|Political|Travel|World

Pope Leo, in Angola, decries 'despots' who exploit resources, make false promises

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

April 18, 2026
Pope Leo, in Angola, decries 'despots' who exploit resources, make false promises
Environment|Science|US|World

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

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

April 17, 2026
Storm-weary central US braces for one more day of possibly severe weather after tornado outbreak
Business|Environment|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science

You can put beef tallow and salmon sperm on your face. But should you?

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

April 18, 2026
You can put beef tallow and salmon sperm on your face. But should you?
Arts|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|Health|MidEast|Opinion|Political|Sports|Technology|World

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

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

April 18, 2026
A US citizen said she was illegally held by ICE. Surveillance video, the DHS and a million-dollar lawsuit say otherwise
Economy|Environment|Health|Science

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

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

April 18, 2026
Record US drought sparks worries about fires, water supply and food prices
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel

The Lyrid meteor shower is visible now and peaking soon. Here's how to spot it

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

April 18, 2026
The Lyrid meteor shower is visible now and peaking soon. Here's how to spot it
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Some tankers cross Strait of Hormuz before shots fired, ship-tracking data shows

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

April 18, 2026
Some tankers cross Strait of Hormuz before shots fired, ship-tracking data shows
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

How 50 days of the Iran war led to the loss of $50 billion worth of oil

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

April 17, 2026
How 50 days of the Iran war led to the loss of $50 billion worth of oil
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|World

US renews Russian oil waiver after pressure from countries dealing with Iran war price shocks

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

April 18, 2026
US renews Russian oil waiver after pressure from countries dealing with Iran war price shocks
Americas|Environment|Sports|US

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

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

April 18, 2026
A mid-April snowstorm coats Coors Field as Dodgers-Rockies series gets off to frosty start
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Australia extends relaxed fuel standards to bolster supply

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

April 18, 2026
Australia extends relaxed fuel standards to bolster supply
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

The Latest: Trump and Iran’s top diplomat say the Strait of Hormuz is fully open

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

April 17, 2026
The Latest: Trump and Iran’s top diplomat say the Strait of Hormuz is fully open
Business|Economy|Environment|World

World Bank launches new strategy to help small states tackle challenges

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

April 18, 2026
World Bank launches new strategy to help small states tackle challenges
Environment|Health|Science|World

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

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

April 18, 2026
Watchdog group sues USDA over food safety records related to Ohio train disaster
Environment|Health|US|World

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

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

April 18, 2026
2 Alaska-based soldiers injured in encounter with brown bear during training exercise
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

US Energy Department restores funding to carbon removal projects

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

April 18, 2026
US Energy Department restores funding to carbon removal projects
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Traffic and trepidation in the Persian Gulf could keep gasoline prices from dropping quickly

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

April 18, 2026
Traffic and trepidation in the Persian Gulf could keep gasoline prices from dropping quickly
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Oil settles down 9% after Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open

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

April 17, 2026
Oil settles down 9% after Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open
Environment|Science|Travel|US

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

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

April 18, 2026
1 million bees make for bumper-to-buzzer traffic on a Tennessee highway ramp
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

EU to push for jet fuel diversification as Iran war threatens supply

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

April 17, 2026
EU to push for jet fuel diversification as Iran war threatens supply
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World

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

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

April 18, 2026
New oil and gas lease sale set for Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, amid litigation
Environment|Health|MidEast|Political|World

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

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

April 17, 2026
In final moments before truce, Israeli strike kills Lebanese man's family
Business|Economy|Environment|Travel|World

Air Canada to cut four NY-bound flights as fuel prices soar due to Iran conflict

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

April 17, 2026
Air Canada to cut four NY-bound flights as fuel prices soar due to Iran conflict
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

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

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

April 17, 2026
US buyers redirect imported fertilizer overseas as Iran war drives up global prices
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|World

Wildfires used to 'go to sleep' at night. Climate change has them burning overtime

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

April 18, 2026
Wildfires used to 'go to sleep' at night. Climate change has them burning overtime
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Canada Post taking steps to stop home mail delivery

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

April 17, 2026
Canada Post taking steps to stop home mail delivery
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

The Supreme Court hands a win to oil and gas companies fighting environmental lawsuits in Louisiana

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

April 17, 2026
The Supreme Court hands a win to oil and gas companies fighting environmental lawsuits in Louisiana
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Indian oil refiners lining up oil cargoes to meet local demand, official says

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

April 17, 2026
Indian oil refiners lining up oil cargoes to meet local demand, official says
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Lifestyle|Technology|Travel|US|World

Air traffic control applicants top 8,000 in 13 hours, transportation secretary says

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

April 17, 2026
Air traffic control applicants top 8,000 in 13 hours, transportation secretary says
Business|Crime|Environment|US

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

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

April 17, 2026
Explosive devices found in home of Maryland man during illegal deer hunting investigation
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

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

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

April 17, 2026
Child survives 60-foot fall from Worcester apartment building window: "That kid had guardian angels"
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Russian billionaire says drone attacks affect nitrogen fertiliser trade

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

April 17, 2026
Russian billionaire says drone attacks affect nitrogen fertiliser trade
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Travel

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

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

April 17, 2026
Woman survives rollover crash after hitting 9-foot gator on Florida road
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Spain's far-right Vox party secures first regional coalition deal with conservatives

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

April 17, 2026
Spain's far-right Vox party secures first regional coalition deal with conservatives
Economy|Environment|Opinion|Sports

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

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

April 17, 2026
‘Right to race’ laws and the battle over America’s local racetracks
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Technology

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

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

April 17, 2026
Takeaways from AP-Grist reporting on federal support for rural renewable energy
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

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

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

April 17, 2026
Ancient teeth reveal clues to the environment humans’ early ancestors evolved in millions of years ago
Business|Economy|Environment|World

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

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

April 17, 2026
Cheboygan business owners brace for the worst as dam water levels continue rising
Environment|Science|World

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

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

April 17, 2026
The stunning underwater world that’s at risk as the Iran war drags on
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|US

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

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

April 17, 2026
Vigil held for hit-and-run victim in Makiki as family pleads for answers
Economy|Education|Environment|Health

More than a dozen traveling preschools to close across Hawaii

More than a dozen traveling preschools to close across Hawaii

April 17, 2026
More than a dozen traveling preschools to close across Hawaii
Environment|Science

Scientists decipher the geological history of the Grand Canyon

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

April 17, 2026
Scientists decipher the geological history of the Grand Canyon
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Argentina wheat threatened by high urea fertilizer prices due to Iran war

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

April 17, 2026
Argentina wheat threatened by high urea fertilizer prices due to Iran war
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Political

Sri Lanka's Energy Minister resigns

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

April 17, 2026
Sri Lanka's Energy Minister resigns
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Investors give peace a chance

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

April 17, 2026
Investors give peace a chance
Business|Environment|Technology

RTX's GTF Advantage engine certified by European authorities

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

April 17, 2026
RTX's GTF Advantage engine certified by European authorities
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Health

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

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

April 17, 2026
Tomatoes are having a moment. You might not like the reason
Crime|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

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

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

April 17, 2026
The attack on Sam Altman exposed a dark underbelly of the anti-AI movement
Asia|Crime|Environment|World

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

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

April 17, 2026
South Koreans breathe sighs of relief as escaped wolf is returned to zoo safely
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Travel|World

Jet fuel supplies are lagging. What does that mean for airlines and travelers?

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

April 17, 2026
Jet fuel supplies are lagging. What does that mean for airlines and travelers?
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Global leftist leaders gather in Spain to mobilise against far right

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

April 17, 2026
Global leftist leaders gather in Spain to mobilise against far right
Business|Environment|Health|Technology|World

Robotic legs help elderly Hong Kong fire survivors climb back for belongings

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

April 17, 2026
Robotic legs help elderly Hong Kong fire survivors climb back for belongings
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|Travel

Airline adding bunk beds for economy travelers but bans snacks, smells and cuddling

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

April 17, 2026
Airline adding bunk beds for economy travelers but bans snacks, smells and cuddling
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Panama Canal downplays report of $4 million 'line-jumping' auction payment amid higher traffic

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

April 17, 2026
Panama Canal downplays report of $4 million 'line-jumping' auction payment amid higher traffic
Asia|Crime|Environment|World

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

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

April 17, 2026
Eight people killed in helicopter crash in Indonesia's West Kalimantan, authorities say
Economy|Environment|Political|World

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

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

April 17, 2026
Less than a year after being fired, former FEMA chief is set to be reinstalled by Trump
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Science|Technology|US

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

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

April 17, 2026
Lawmakers gathered quietly to talk about AI. Angst and fears of 'destruction' followed
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

A 10-day ceasefire agreed on by Israel and Lebanon goes into effect

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

April 16, 2026
A 10-day ceasefire agreed on by Israel and Lebanon goes into effect
Environment|Science|World

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

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

April 15, 2026
More dangerous storms loom for the central US as parts of the region also grapple with historic flooding
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

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

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

April 17, 2026
NiSource signs long-term power deal with Alphabet, expands Amazon agreement
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

California gasoline stocks fall to record lows as Hormuz disruption bites

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

April 17, 2026
California gasoline stocks fall to record lows as Hormuz disruption bites
Economy|Environment|Health|World

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

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

April 17, 2026
Haiti hunger crisis deepens as almost 6 million face acute food insecurity
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump administration restores funding to Manhattan subway project after NY sues

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

April 17, 2026
Trump administration restores funding to Manhattan subway project after NY sues
Crime|Environment|Sports|Technology

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

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

April 17, 2026
Drone violations of restricted airspace at Colorado Rockies games prompt warning from authorities
Economy|Education|Environment|World

Bangladesh considers partial online classes amid energy crisis

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

March 31, 2026
Bangladesh considers partial online classes amid energy crisis
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Technology

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

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

March 31, 2026
NHTSA opens probe into about 75,000 Nissan Frontier trucks over fuel leak concerns
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Land management company EagleRock discloses revenue rise in US IPO filing

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

April 17, 2026
Land management company EagleRock discloses revenue rise in US IPO filing
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

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

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

April 17, 2026
Valero partially restarts Port Arthur, Texas refinery after blast, sources say
Business|Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World

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

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

March 31, 2026
Israel to destroy 'all houses' near Lebanon border, defence minister says
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

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

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

March 31, 2026
EU may revive 2022 energy crisis measures in response to Iran war
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

European power companies plot US expansion despite past struggles

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

March 31, 2026
European power companies plot US expansion despite past struggles
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Finance|Political|World

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

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

March 31, 2026
Brazil's Lula announces Alckmin as running mate for 2026 election
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

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

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

March 31, 2026
GM idles Detroit EV plant, temporarily laying off 1,300 workers
Arts|Business|Education|Environment|Technology|World

LaGuardia controller staffing may have violated procedures on night of collision, document shows

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

March 31, 2026
LaGuardia controller staffing may have violated procedures on night of collision, document shows
Asia|Economy|Environment|World

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

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

March 31, 2026
Indonesian forest loss surges by 66% in 2025, driven by Prabowo's self-sufficiency drive, report shows
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

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

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

March 31, 2026
WTI, June Brent crude futures settle down on reports that Iran may be ready to end war
Business|Crime|Environment|Technology

NTSB faults Ford driver assistance system in fatal US crashes

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

March 31, 2026
NTSB faults Ford driver assistance system in fatal US crashes
Business|Economy|Environment|World

US exempts Gulf of Mexico drillers from endangered species rules

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

March 31, 2026
US exempts Gulf of Mexico drillers from endangered species rules
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|World

Incredible images from the Sony World Photography Awards 2026 unveiled

Incredible images from the Sony World Photography Awards 2026 unveiled

April 17, 2026
Incredible images from the Sony World Photography Awards 2026 unveiled
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Asia barters for scarce energy as Iran crisis throttles supplies

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

March 31, 2026
Asia barters for scarce energy as Iran crisis throttles supplies
Business|Education|Election|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Interview|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political

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

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

April 15, 2026
Why Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon prayer services challenge traditional notions of separation of church and state – but might be blessed by the Roberts Supreme Court
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

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

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

March 31, 2026
China set to extend fuel export ban with small exemptions, sources say
Business|Environment|Food|World

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

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

April 01, 2026
New Zealand's Fonterra admits 'grass-fed' label may mislead shoppers after Greenpeace lawsuit
Business|Economy|Environment|World

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

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

April 01, 2026
New BP CEO Meg O'Neill starts off by promising consistency, staff note shows
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Coca-Cola plans to invest $1 billion in South Africa through 2030

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

April 01, 2026
Coca-Cola plans to invest $1 billion in South Africa through 2030
Business|Environment|Technology|World

How an Indian LPG tanker escaped Hormuz via an unusual route

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

March 31, 2026
How an Indian LPG tanker escaped Hormuz via an unusual route
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Australian leader urges using public transport, says war's effects will last months

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

April 01, 2026
Australian leader urges using public transport, says war's effects will last months
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

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

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

April 01, 2026
EU announces a further $2.3 million in humanitarian aid for Cuba
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

A war meant to break Iran could leave Tehran stronger, and Gulf exposed

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

April 01, 2026
A war meant to break Iran could leave Tehran stronger, and Gulf exposed
Business|Economy|Election|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Sen. Warren calls for greater transparency into Federal Reserve nominee's financial holdings

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

April 17, 2026
Sen. Warren calls for greater transparency into Federal Reserve nominee's financial holdings
Environment|Science|US|World

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

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

April 16, 2026
Severe storms continue to produce heavy rain, lightning and flooding across parts of US
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Codelco, Anglo pursue twin environmental approvals for shared Chile copper pit

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

April 16, 2026
Codelco, Anglo pursue twin environmental approvals for shared Chile copper pit
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

First new planned US nuclear reactors likely to get government loans, energy chief says

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

April 16, 2026
First new planned US nuclear reactors likely to get government loans, energy chief says
Business|Economy|Environment|Travel|World

Lufthansa grounds planes, Nigerian carriers threaten to stop flying as Iran war strains show

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

April 16, 2026
Lufthansa grounds planes, Nigerian carriers threaten to stop flying as Iran war strains show
Arts|Business|Environment|Political|US|World

Judge faults Trump for 'brazen' bid to continue ballroom construction

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

April 16, 2026
Judge faults Trump for 'brazen' bid to continue ballroom construction
Business|Economy|Environment

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

The heads of the U.S.

April 17, 2026
Trump's energy leaders to hold call with CEOs on Iran war, source says
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

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

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

April 16, 2026
Airflow products maker Madison Air valued at $15.7 billion as shares rise on NYSE debut
Environment

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

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

April 17, 2026
Cheboygan Dam water levels continue to rise; residents urged to prepare for evacuation
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US Senate narrowly overturns Minnesota mining ban, sending bill to Trump

The U.S.

April 16, 2026
US Senate narrowly overturns Minnesota mining ban, sending bill to Trump
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

REalloys, U.S. Critical Materials sign MoU to build domestic rare earth supply chain

Rare earths developers REalloys and U.S.

April 01, 2026
REalloys, U.S. Critical Materials sign MoU to build domestic rare earth supply chain
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

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

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

March 31, 2026
Russian oil tanker begins discharging cargo in Cuba's Matanzas terminal
Economy|Environment|Health|World

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

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

April 16, 2026
Hospitals overwhelmed and communities destroyed: Lebanon reels from Israel’s unprecedented attacks
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Shell in advanced talks with Venezuela for more gas areas, sources say

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

April 01, 2026
Shell in advanced talks with Venezuela for more gas areas, sources say
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

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

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

April 01, 2026
Christians in Lebanon's south fear expanding war will reach their towns
Business|Economy|Environment|World

US Gulf Coast tanker market tightens as Asia seeks to replace lost supply

Oil tanker availability along the U.S.

April 01, 2026
US Gulf Coast tanker market tightens as Asia seeks to replace lost supply
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US farmers to plant less corn as Iran war spikes fertilizer prices

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

April 01, 2026
US farmers to plant less corn as Iran war spikes fertilizer prices
Economy|Environment|Finance|World

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

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

April 01, 2026
IEA, IMF and World Bank to coordinate response to Middle East war's impact
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

SpaceX’s orbital data centers could face same hurdles as Microsoft’s abandoned undersea project

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

April 02, 2026
SpaceX’s orbital data centers could face same hurdles as Microsoft’s abandoned undersea project
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Microsoft, Chevron and Engine No. 1 sign exclusive deal for power supply

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

April 01, 2026
Microsoft, Chevron and Engine No. 1 sign exclusive deal for power supply
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Oil slides after Trump says US will end its war on Iran soon

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

April 01, 2026
Oil slides after Trump says US will end its war on Iran soon
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Two-thirds of Americans want quick end to Iran war even if goals unachieved, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

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

April 01, 2026
Two-thirds of Americans want quick end to Iran war even if goals unachieved, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Business|Environment|World

Fire hits LPG station near residential area of Indonesia's Bekasi regency, 12 injured, agency says

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

April 02, 2026
Fire hits LPG station near residential area of Indonesia's Bekasi regency, 12 injured, agency says
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Australia to offer businesses $693 million in cheap loans to ease fuel cost pressure

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

April 02, 2026
Australia to offer businesses $693 million in cheap loans to ease fuel cost pressure
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Europe has 'maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left,' energy agency head warns

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

April 16, 2026
Europe has 'maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left,' energy agency head warns
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Iran war puts Middle East Dubai oil benchmark under stress as prices soar

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

April 01, 2026
Iran war puts Middle East Dubai oil benchmark under stress as prices soar
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Travel

Woman shares story behind viral video of mama bear wrangling cubs

Woman shares story behind viral video of mama bear wrangling cubs

April 17, 2026
Woman shares story behind viral video of mama bear wrangling cubs
Crime|Environment|US

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

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

April 17, 2026
Man escapes waist-deep floodwater after rideshare gets stuck under bridge
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|US

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

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

April 02, 2026
Auto industry group calls for scrapping US gas tax, adopting vehicle fee
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump says US has plenty of jet fuel for Europe, market disagrees

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

April 02, 2026
Trump says US has plenty of jet fuel for Europe, market disagrees
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Indonesia earthquake damages buildings, but tsunami alerts have been lifted

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

April 02, 2026
Indonesia earthquake damages buildings, but tsunami alerts have been lifted
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Humpback whale 'Timmy' struggles to escape shallow waters off Germany

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

March 29, 2026
Humpback whale 'Timmy' struggles to escape shallow waters off Germany
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Automakers unveil new EVs for US market despite sales downturn

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

April 01, 2026
Automakers unveil new EVs for US market despite sales downturn
Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

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

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

April 02, 2026
Australian growers shift to less fertiliser-intensive crops as Iran war costs surge
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Tesla's China-made EV sales rise for second straight quarter

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

April 02, 2026
Tesla's China-made EV sales rise for second straight quarter
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

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

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

April 17, 2026
Santa Cruz County groups plan straw bale tiny home village to address housing crisis
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Europe|Science|Technology|World

Stellantis, Microsoft sign five-year partnership for AI push

Stellantis and Microsoft said on Thursday they agreed to a five‑year strategic partnership to co-develop artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity and engineering

April 16, 2026
Stellantis, Microsoft sign five-year partnership for AI push
Crime|Education|Environment|Health

After days of wrenching testimony about camp deaths, judge says Camp Mystic’s flood site must remain untouched

After days of wrenching testimony about camp deaths, judge says Camp Mystic’s flood site must remain untouched

April 16, 2026
After days of wrenching testimony about camp deaths, judge says Camp Mystic’s flood site must remain untouched
Environment|Europe|World

Storm batters Greece, killing one, flooding homes and disrupting travel

A man died and dozens of homes were flooded after heavy rain and gale-force winds battered Greece, leaving authorities rushing to repair damage on Thursday.

April 02, 2026
Storm batters Greece, killing one, flooding homes and disrupting travel
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

How this woman and her pup are helping domestic violence survivors

How this woman and her pup are helping domestic violence survivors

April 16, 2026
How this woman and her pup are helping domestic violence survivors
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Canada's February trade deficit surges to a six-month high on gold imports

Canada's merchandise trade deficit came in much wider than expected in February, data showed on Thursday, as a surge in gold purchases abroad pushed

April 02, 2026
Canada's February trade deficit surges to a six-month high on gold imports
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Russia's Primorsk oil terminal lost 40% of storage to drone attacks, satellite images show

Russia's Baltic Sea port of Primorsk, one of country's largest export gateways, lost at least 40% of its storage facilities in Ukrainian drone attacks last month, U.S. commercial

April 02, 2026
Russia's Primorsk oil terminal lost 40% of storage to drone attacks, satellite images show
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

BP names Carol Howle as deputy CEO, to oversee portfolio review, strategy

BP named Carol Howle as deputy chief executive on Thursday and said she would oversee the company's ongoing portfolio review and strategy development.

April 02, 2026
BP names Carol Howle as deputy CEO, to oversee portfolio review, strategy
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

Senate Republicans send Trump resolution to lift mining ban near Boundary Waters Canoe Area

Congressional Republicans are sending President Donald Trump a resolution for his signature that would lift a federal ban on mining near Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

April 16, 2026
Senate Republicans send Trump resolution to lift mining ban near Boundary Waters Canoe Area
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Rivian beats quarterly delivery estimates as EV demand stabilizes

Rivian Automotive exceeded analysts' expectations for first-quarter vehicle deliveries, indicating stabilized demand for its SUVs and R1T pickup trucks

April 02, 2026
Rivian beats quarterly delivery estimates as EV demand stabilizes
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Trump speech unleashes more pain on US consumers with $5 gasoline, record diesel in sight

U.S.

April 02, 2026
Trump speech unleashes more pain on US consumers with $5 gasoline, record diesel in sight
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Fuel tanker that rerouted from Cuba now discharging in Venezuela, data and source say

A fuel tanker that according to ship tracking services loaded a Russia-origin cargo originally bound for Cuba began discharging on Thursday at an independently-owned terminal in

April 02, 2026
Fuel tanker that rerouted from Cuba now discharging in Venezuela, data and source say
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology

Tesla deliveries mark weakest quarter in a year, inventory swells

Tesla kicked off 2026 with its weakest quarterly deliveries in a year, missing Wall Street expectations as fading U.S. incentives and intensifying global

April 02, 2026
Tesla deliveries mark weakest quarter in a year, inventory swells
Asia|Economy|Environment|Political|World

China calls for promoting Middle East ceasefire in talks with EU, Germany

China on Thursday repeated calls for a ceasefire in the Middle East and safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz in conversations with Western counterparts, widening its

April 02, 2026
China calls for promoting Middle East ceasefire in talks with EU, Germany
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political|World

Expelled from camp, Palestinian refugees now face Iranian rockets

The sight and sound of Iranian rockets arcing overhead have become near-daily for the Palestinian Ghanem family, expelled by the Israeli military

April 02, 2026
Expelled from camp, Palestinian refugees now face Iranian rockets
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Amazon must negotiate with Staten Island warehouse workers, NLRB says

Amazon must negotiate with a labor union representing some 5,000 workers at a company warehouse on Staten Island, the National Labor Relations

April 03, 2026
Amazon must negotiate with Staten Island warehouse workers, NLRB says
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Near-term oil prices hit record premium over later deliveries after Trump vows more attacks on Iran

U.S. crude oil futures for immediate delivery next month hit their largest-ever premium over the second-month contract on

April 02, 2026
Near-term oil prices hit record premium over later deliveries after Trump vows more attacks on Iran
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Fed's Logan says US oil producers unlikely to provide near-term relief for consumers

By Michael S.

April 02, 2026
Fed's Logan says US oil producers unlikely to provide near-term relief for consumers
Education|Environment|Health|Science|World

Meet Yuji, the Mexican baby monkey finding comfort in a plush companion

Yuji, a 6-week-old patas monkey, wakes up every day clinging to a stuffed dog

April 16, 2026
Meet Yuji, the Mexican baby monkey finding comfort in a plush companion
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

World anxious to open Hormuz Strait while Trump and Iran trade threats

Dozens of countries sought ways to restart vital energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday after U.S.

April 02, 2026
World anxious to open Hormuz Strait while Trump and Iran trade threats
Business|Economy|Environment|World

US crude jumps more than 11%, Brent nearly 8% after Trump vows more attacks on Iran

U.S. oil prices settled more than 11% higher and Brent soared nearly 8% on Thursday in volatile

April 02, 2026
US crude jumps more than 11%, Brent nearly 8% after Trump vows more attacks on Iran
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Oil giants show early interest in US Gulf deepwater field stake, sources say

European energy majors TotalEnergies and Shell are among companies eyeing a majority stake in one of the U.S.

April 03, 2026
Oil giants show early interest in US Gulf deepwater field stake, sources say
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Australians cancel Easter travel as worries mount over fuel crisis

Every Easter, Sydney retiree Elsa Ucak is one of the millions of Australians

April 03, 2026
Australians cancel Easter travel as worries mount over fuel crisis
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

North American farmers pinch pennies on farm machinery as profitless growing season approaches

Farm machinery salespeople are wrapping up a dismal season of farm shows across North America as farmers gear up for spring planting without much

April 03, 2026
North American farmers pinch pennies on farm machinery as profitless growing season approaches
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|World

World food price rise set to continue if Iran war lasts, FAO says

World food prices climbed in March to their highest level since September last year and could rise further if the Middle East conflict that pushed

April 03, 2026
World food price rise set to continue if Iran war lasts, FAO says
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump says US can take Strait of Hormuz with more time

President Donald Trump on Friday said the U.S. can open the Strait of Hormuz with a little more time, as pressure mounts for his administration to find a quick resolution to a war

April 03, 2026
Trump says US can take Strait of Hormuz with more time
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US Interior Department to reduce staff through deferred resignation, early retirement

The U.S. Department of the Interior will offer employees new opportunities to leave the agency as part of a plan to improve efficiency, it said in a statement on Thursday.

April 03, 2026
US Interior Department to reduce staff through deferred resignation, early retirement
Environment|Health|Political|Science

US agencies to monitor drinking water for microplastics, pharmaceuticals

The U.S.

April 03, 2026
US agencies to monitor drinking water for microplastics, pharmaceuticals
Business|Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World

Italy's Meloni visits Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE amid Gulf tensions, energy worries

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni flew to Saudi Arabia on Friday for a previously unannounced trip that will also include meetings in

April 03, 2026
Italy's Meloni visits Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE amid Gulf tensions, energy worries
Environment|Science|Travel|World

Kazakhstan releases endangered saker falcons in Saudi-backed restoration drive

With a loud thwack of their wings, the falcons took flight, quickly soaring high above the rocky desert landscape of Altyn-Emel National Park

April 03, 2026
Kazakhstan releases endangered saker falcons in Saudi-backed restoration drive
Economy|Environment|Political|Travel|World

Stick to Easter travel, Australians told, though hundreds of petrol stations dry

Australians were urged to maintain their travel plans for Easter weekend although hundreds of petrol stations, mostly in rural areas, were without power on Saturday, as the Iran

April 04, 2026
Stick to Easter travel, Australians told, though hundreds of petrol stations dry
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Lucid misses first-quarter vehicle delivery estimates on supplier disruptions

Lucid Group missed expectations for first-quarter vehicle deliveries on Friday, hurt by a temporary sales halt and recall tied to an unauthorized supplier change.

April 04, 2026
Lucid misses first-quarter vehicle delivery estimates on supplier disruptions
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Russian oil terminals under attack unable to accept shipments for second week, sources say

Russia's Baltic oil export hubs at Ust-Luga and Primorsk remain unable to handle shipments after a series of Ukrainian drone attacks, prompting the country's refineries to find

April 04, 2026
Russian oil terminals under attack unable to accept shipments for second week, sources say
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Russia evacuates 198 more staff from Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant, agencies report

Russia's state nuclear company Rosatom evacuated a further 198 of its staff from Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant on Saturday, Russian news agencies reported.

April 04, 2026
Russia evacuates 198 more staff from Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant, agencies report
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Five EU countries call for windfall tax on energy companies

Five European Union countries are calling for a windfall tax on energy companies' profits in reaction to rising fuel prices due to the Iran war, according

April 04, 2026
Five EU countries call for windfall tax on energy companies
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Slovak PM says EU should drop sanctions on Russian oil and gas to boost energy security

The European Union should end sanctions on Russian oil and gas imports, take steps to restore Druzhba oil pipeline flows and end the war in Ukraine to tackle the energy

April 04, 2026
Slovak PM says EU should drop sanctions on Russian oil and gas to boost energy security
Business|Economy|Environment|World

ISS recommends vote against BP board's move to scrap some climate reporting

Influential proxy adviser Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) has recommended a vote against the BP board's move to revoke some previous company-

April 04, 2026
ISS recommends vote against BP board's move to scrap some climate reporting
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Taiwan says it has assurances over LNG supplies from 'major' country

Taiwan has received supply assurances from the energy minister of a "major" liquefied natural gas-producing country, the island's economy minister said on Saturday,

April 04, 2026
Taiwan says it has assurances over LNG supplies from 'major' country
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|MidEast|World

India makes first Iranian oil buy in seven years with no payment problems

Indian refiners have purchased Iranian oil amid the Middle East conflict that has disrupted supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, the oil ministry said on Saturday.

April 04, 2026
India makes first Iranian oil buy in seven years with no payment problems
Crime|Environment|Europe|World

Ships near Italy rescue 32 migrants, 71 lost at sea, charities say

Two merchant vessels near the Italian coast recovered the bodies of two migrants and rescued 32 survivors from a boat trying to cross to Europe from Libya on Easter weekend,

April 05, 2026
Ships near Italy rescue 32 migrants, 71 lost at sea, charities say
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Iran accuses UN nuclear watchdog of inaction, warns of risk from attacks

Inaction by the UN nuclear watchdog "emboldens aggression" against nuclear facilities such as the Bushehr power plant, Iran's atomic energy chief Mohammad Eslami said on

April 06, 2026
Iran accuses UN nuclear watchdog of inaction, warns of risk from attacks
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

South Korea's Lee says country must balance risk as Hormuz disruptions threaten oil supplies

South Korea must accept a degree of risk in importing crude oil from the Middle East amid blockages of the Strait of Hormuz, President Lee Jae Myung said on Monday.

April 06, 2026
South Korea's Lee says country must balance risk as Hormuz disruptions threaten oil supplies
Environment|Science|Technology|World

US nuclear power regulator phases out agency-led commando drills at plants

The U.S. nuclear power regulator voted last week to phase out agency-led security

April 06, 2026
US nuclear power regulator phases out agency-led commando drills at plants
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Striking JBS workers to return to Colorado plant on promise of talks

Workers of the world's largest meat company, JBS, agreed to return to work at a beef plant in Greely,

April 05, 2026
Striking JBS workers to return to Colorado plant on promise of talks
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Astronomers measure the mind-blowing power and speed of black hole jets for the first time

Scientists for the first time have measured the instantaneous mind-blowing power of jets blasting from a black hole

April 16, 2026
Astronomers measure the mind-blowing power and speed of black hole jets for the first time
Americas|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

A lost icon: The American chestnut and its central place in the eastern landscape

The American chestnut is a singular, iconic tree of the eastern United States

April 16, 2026
A lost icon: The American chestnut and its central place in the eastern landscape
Africa|Economy|Environment|Travel|World

Pope Leo XIV delivers stark words in Cameroon

Pope Leo has strong words for "those who manipulate religion... for their own military, economic and political gain."

April 16, 2026
Pope Leo XIV delivers stark words in Cameroon
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

NY Fed says March supply chain pressures highest since start of 2023

Supply chain pressures heated up in March to levels last seen at the start of 2023, data released by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said on Monday.

April 06, 2026
NY Fed says March supply chain pressures highest since start of 2023
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Hormuz closure divides the fortunes of Middle Eastern oil states

The Strait of Hormuz's closure and the resulting surge in global oil prices have handed financial windfalls to Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia,

April 06, 2026
Hormuz closure divides the fortunes of Middle Eastern oil states
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology

Investors press Amazon, Microsoft and Google on water, power use in US data centers

April 06, 2026
Investors press Amazon, Microsoft and Google on water, power use in US data centers
Business|Environment|Technology|Travel

Ford recalls over 420,000 vehicles in US over windshield wiper failure

Ford Motor is recalling 422,613 vehicles in the U.S. over a failure of the windshield wiper, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday.

April 07, 2026
Ford recalls over 420,000 vehicles in US over windshield wiper failure
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|World

Trump wants fees for Hormuz just like Iran - is that legal?

President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States would charge 20% on cargoes for use of the Strait of Hormuz after a ceasefire with Iran broke down amid a dispute over

April 07, 2026
Trump wants fees for Hormuz just like Iran - is that legal?
Environment|Health|Opinion|Science|Technology

Washington DC’s 240 million-gallon sewage spill is a symptom of nationwide trouble

The largest sewage spill in US history wasn’t the first, and it won’t be the last.

April 16, 2026
Washington DC’s 240 million-gallon sewage spill is a symptom of nationwide trouble
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

HVAC firm Madison Air raises $2.2 billion in US IPO

Indoor air systems provider Madison Air Solutions said on Wednesday it had raised $2.23 billion in the biggest U.S. initial public offering so far this year.

April 16, 2026
HVAC firm Madison Air raises $2.2 billion in US IPO
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Chile's Kast unveils slew of reforms including corporate tax rate cut

Chile's new president, Jose Antonio Kast, unveiled on Wednesday details of a long-awaited reform package that includes cuts to the corporate tax rate,

April 16, 2026
Chile's Kast unveils slew of reforms including corporate tax rate cut
Environment|Europe|Health|World

German rescuers plan to use air cushions to save Timmy the stranded whale

Germans are preparing a rescue operation for a sick humpback whale stranded off the Baltic Sea coast

April 16, 2026
German rescuers plan to use air cushions to save Timmy the stranded whale
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Malaysia's Petronas to supply excess fuel to Australia as leaders vow closer energy ties

Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Thursday that state energy firm Petronas would give priority to providing Australia with its excess fuel

April 16, 2026
Malaysia's Petronas to supply excess fuel to Australia as leaders vow closer energy ties
Education|Environment|Health

Spoiled food found at Denver elementary school concerns parents

Spoiled food found at Denver elementary school concerns parents

April 16, 2026
Spoiled food found at Denver elementary school concerns parents
Education|Environment|Health

Sacramento parents fight move to replace grass with artificial turf at elementary school

Sacramento parents fight move to replace grass with artificial turf at elementary school

April 16, 2026
Sacramento parents fight move to replace grass with artificial turf at elementary school
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Australia refinery fire worsens fuel supply crunch amid Iran war

A fire at the largest of Australia's two oil refineries has hit petrol production, company and government officials said

April 16, 2026
Australia refinery fire worsens fuel supply crunch amid Iran war
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|World

Danish Refugee Council warns 4 million more face displacement as aid drops

Over 4 million people are set to be newly displaced around the world by the end of next year as donors step back from providing life-saving aid, the Danish Refugee Council

April 16, 2026
Danish Refugee Council warns 4 million more face displacement as aid drops
Business|Economy|Environment

US judge rejects Trump administration bid to block Hawaii climate lawsuit

A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit seeking to stop Hawaii from suing fossil fuel companies in state court over climate change,

April 16, 2026
US judge rejects Trump administration bid to block Hawaii climate lawsuit
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Can Iran legally impose tolls on the Strait of Hormuz?

Tehran has sought to tighten its grip over the Strait of Hormuz by charging tolls on vessels to ensure safe passage, in conjunction with Iran's Islamic

April 16, 2026
Can Iran legally impose tolls on the Strait of Hormuz?
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance

US ESG shareholder resolutions plunge in face of Republican pressure, report says

Shareholders have filed 184 proposals promoting environmental, social and governance themes at U.S. companies so far this proxy season, a new study found, about

April 16, 2026
US ESG shareholder resolutions plunge in face of Republican pressure, report says
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Iran war brings US close to net crude exporter for first time since World War Two

The U.S. nearly turned into a net crude exporter last week for the first time since World War Two as shipments surged close to

April 16, 2026
Iran war brings US close to net crude exporter for first time since World War Two
Business|Economy|Environment

Brazil's free cooking gas program threatened by energy price spike ahead of election

Surging energy prices could scupper a popular Brazilian program that provides free cooking gas to around 50 million people,

April 07, 2026
Brazil's free cooking gas program threatened by energy price spike ahead of election
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

FAA proposes to hire 2,300 air traffic controllers in budget request

The Federal Aviation Administration said Monday it is proposing to hire 2,300 air traffic controller trainees as it works to address a persistent

April 06, 2026
FAA proposes to hire 2,300 air traffic controllers in budget request
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|US|World

Trump's shipping waiver does not boost oil flows within US; fuel exports soar

U.S.

April 07, 2026
Trump's shipping waiver does not boost oil flows within US; fuel exports soar
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Phillips 66 faces $900 million loss as Iran crisis lifts oil prices

U.S. refiner Phillips 66 said on Monday its first-quarter results were hit by a sharp increase in commodity prices, leaving it with nearly $900 million in

April 07, 2026
Phillips 66 faces $900 million loss as Iran crisis lifts oil prices
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

US crude premiums climb to record levels as Asia, Europe compete for supply

Spot premiums for U.S.

April 06, 2026
US crude premiums climb to record levels as Asia, Europe compete for supply
Business|Economy|Environment|World

China's Xi urges faster development of new energy system as Middle East war continues

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for accelerated planning and construction of a new energy system to safeguard the country's

April 06, 2026
China's Xi urges faster development of new energy system as Middle East war continues
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Science|Technology

Chinese pigs fed new menu as Beijing weans farmers off US soy

At the edge of one of the many pig farms spread across the vast, unbroken floodplains of Taizhou, a two-hour drive northwest of

April 07, 2026
Chinese pigs fed new menu as Beijing weans farmers off US soy
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

LG Energy Solution flags Q1 operating loss on weak EV demand

South Korean battery maker LG Energy Solution (LGES) said on Tuesday it expects to post a first-quarter operating loss of 208 billion won ($138.16 million), as weaker demand

April 07, 2026
LG Energy Solution flags Q1 operating loss on weak EV demand
Business|Economy|Environment|World

IEA chief: current oil and gas crisis worse than 1973, 1979, 2022 together

The current oil and gas crisis triggered by the blockade of the Strait of

April 07, 2026
IEA chief: current oil and gas crisis worse than 1973, 1979, 2022 together
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

Middle East war means 'all roads' lead to higher prices, slower growth, IMF chief says

The war in the Middle East will lead to higher inflation and slower global growth, the head of the International Monetary Fund told Reuters on Monday,

April 07, 2026
Middle East war means 'all roads' lead to higher prices, slower growth, IMF chief says
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Artemis II moon crew flies farther than humans have ever gone before

The four astronauts of NASA's Artemis II mission flew deeper into space on Monday than any humans before them, as they cruised through a

April 06, 2026
Artemis II moon crew flies farther than humans have ever gone before
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Deere settles US right-to-repair lawsuit with $99 million fund, repair commitments

U.S. agriculture equipment maker Deere on Monday agreed to pay $99 million into a settlement fund for farms and farmers that are part of a class action over costs and access to

April 07, 2026
Deere settles US right-to-repair lawsuit with $99 million fund, repair commitments
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|US|World

Oil surges on US blockade of Iran

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Oil futures jumped back over $100 at the open in Asia on Monday, the dollar fell and stocks were down as U.S.-Iran talks

April 13, 2026
Oil surges on US blockade of Iran
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|World

Heads of IEA, IMF, World Bank to meet next Monday to discuss energy crisis

The leaders of the International Energy Agency, the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank will discuss the energy crisis triggered by the Iran war next Monday, IEA

April 07, 2026
Heads of IEA, IMF, World Bank to meet next Monday to discuss energy crisis
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Iran has attacked Saudi Arabia's Jubail petrochemical complex, IRGC says

Iran on Tuesday attacked Saudi Arabia's Jubail petrochemical complex, the heart of the kingdom's downstream sector, its Revolutionary Guards said, the latest evidence of Tehran's

April 07, 2026
Iran has attacked Saudi Arabia's Jubail petrochemical complex, IRGC says
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance

US lawmakers press Bessent on LNG ships that are taking tax credit

A group of Democratic U.S. senators on Tuesday pressed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on whether enormous tankers that ship liquefied natural gas

April 07, 2026
US lawmakers press Bessent on LNG ships that are taking tax credit
Business|Economy|Environment|Travel

Bourbon demand is down and tariffs aren't helping. But distillers keep building

Like many whiskey distillers, Heaven Hill Brands is rolling back bourbon production this year, as demand lags.

April 07, 2026
Bourbon demand is down and tariffs aren't helping. But distillers keep building
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

World Bank's Banga sees some degree of lower growth, higher inflation due to war

World Bank President Ajay Banga said on Tuesday the war in the Middle East would result in some degree of slower growth in the global economy and

April 07, 2026
World Bank's Banga sees some degree of lower growth, higher inflation due to war
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Energy facilities and shipping hit during US-Israeli war on Iran

The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and Tehran's retaliatory attacks on Gulf neighbours have damaged major energy facilities and disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which

March 19, 2026
Energy facilities and shipping hit during US-Israeli war on Iran
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Brent settles down on economic worries, US crude up ahead of Trump deadline for Iran

Oil prices settled mixed on Tuesday, with Brent down on worries that high energy prices could slow economic growth, while U.S. crude closed at its

April 07, 2026
Brent settles down on economic worries, US crude up ahead of Trump deadline for Iran
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Physical oil prices hit record highs near $150 a barrel as Hormuz crisis worsens

By Alex Lawler LONDON, April 7 - European and Asian refiners are paying record high prices of near $150 a barrel for some crude oil grades, far exceeding prices for paper futures, highlighting the

April 07, 2026
Physical oil prices hit record highs near $150 a barrel as Hormuz crisis worsens
Business|Economy|Environment|Food

Could more cattle cause record beef prices to drop? Ranchers say it's not that simple

It’s never been so expensive for Americans to buy a steak or hamburger, but cutting those costs requires ranchers to raise more cattle, and that’s not an easy ask

April 16, 2026
Could more cattle cause record beef prices to drop? Ranchers say it's not that simple
Education|Environment|Science|Sports|Technology

Floodwaters inundate Wisconsin streets, trapping drivers, as Midwest rebuilds after storms

Floodwaters from record rainfall in Wisconsin have inundated streets, trapping drivers and forcing officials to close sections of a highway

April 15, 2026
Floodwaters inundate Wisconsin streets, trapping drivers, as Midwest rebuilds after storms
Arts|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Opinion|Political|Science|Technology

How Trump’s repeated efforts to fire Federal Reserve Chair Powell harm the economy – and make battling inflation harder

Politicians have long coveted control over monetary policy. Good economic governance requires that they don’t get it.

April 16, 2026
How Trump’s repeated efforts to fire Federal Reserve Chair Powell harm the economy – and make battling inflation harder
Economy|Environment|Health

Arizona utility agrees not to cut off power for nonpayment when it’s 95 degrees Fahrenheit or above

Arizona’s largest utility has agreed not to cut off electrical service to customers for nonpayment while forecasted high temperatures are 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius) or above

April 16, 2026
Arizona utility agrees not to cut off power for nonpayment when it’s 95 degrees Fahrenheit or above
Business|Economy|Environment|World

European buyers hold talks to ship Canadian LNG via Panama Canal to diversify supply

European buyers, including Germany's Uniper, are exploring the possibility of purchasing liquefied natural gas from Canada's Pacific coast and

April 16, 2026
European buyers hold talks to ship Canadian LNG via Panama Canal to diversify supply
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Bessent supports IMF quota revamp, wants World Bank financing for critical minerals

U.S.

April 16, 2026
Bessent supports IMF quota revamp, wants World Bank financing for critical minerals
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Permian-focused EagleRock plans rare US oil and gas IPO, sources say

EagleRock, a company that collects royalties and fees from oil and gas production on the land it controls in the Permian Basin, is

April 16, 2026
Permian-focused EagleRock plans rare US oil and gas IPO, sources say
Business|Environment|Political|World

Trump issues several pipeline permits for US-Canada oil transportation

U.S.

April 16, 2026
Trump issues several pipeline permits for US-Canada oil transportation
Business|Economy|Environment|World

World Bank launches 'Water Forward' programme to tackle global water stress

The World Bank and other top development lenders launched a new global initiative dubbed Water Forward on Wednesday, aimed at improving secure water access for a billion

April 16, 2026
World Bank launches 'Water Forward' programme to tackle global water stress
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Iran war puts US companies in wait-and-see mode, Fed report says

U.S. businesses and households still adjusting to the Trump administration's tariff policies also are reeling from a surge in energy prices due to the Iran war, a

April 16, 2026
Iran war puts US companies in wait-and-see mode, Fed report says
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology

Ford's advanced EV-and-tech chief to leave the company 

Doug Field, a Tesla and Apple veteran who has led Ford Motor's electric-vehicle and technology efforts for nearly five years, is leaving the automaker. 

April 16, 2026
Ford's advanced EV-and-tech chief to leave the company 
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Madison Air raises $2.2 billion in US IPO

Indoor air systems provider Madison Air Solutions said on Wednesday it had raised $2.23 billion in its U.S. initial public offering.

April 16, 2026
Madison Air raises $2.2 billion in US IPO
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Nuclear reactor developer X‑Energy targets $7.5 billion valuation in US IPO

Amazon-backed X-Energy is targeting a valuation of up to $7.51 billion in its initial public offering in the United States, the nuclear reactor developer said on

April 16, 2026
Nuclear reactor developer X‑Energy targets $7.5 billion valuation in US IPO
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

From falling U.S. wealth to Indian factory closures, oil shock raises global recession risk

Kevin Kelly is in a tough spot.

April 07, 2026
From falling U.S. wealth to Indian factory closures, oil shock raises global recession risk
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Panama authorizes First Quantum to process stockpiled material from shuttered copper mine

Panama's government formally approved on Tuesday for Canada's First Quantum Minerals to remove, process and export stockpiled ore at its shuttered

April 08, 2026
Panama authorizes First Quantum to process stockpiled material from shuttered copper mine
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Chicago jet fuel tops $5 a gallon, as refiner maintenance adds to war-related price surge

Chicago has become the most expensive U.S. jet fuel market, with prices topping $5 per gallon, as the disruptions caused by the Iran war have combined with

April 08, 2026
Chicago jet fuel tops $5 a gallon, as refiner maintenance adds to war-related price surge
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US|World

Trump agrees to two-week Iran ceasefire, drops threat to destroy 'whole civilization'

U.S.

April 07, 2026
Trump agrees to two-week Iran ceasefire, drops threat to destroy 'whole civilization'
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology

Stellantis in advanced talks to develop Opel EV with China's Leapmotor, sources say

Stellantis is in advanced talks with Leapmotor to jointly develop an Opel-branded electric SUV that would use the Chinese automaker's technology and be produced at

April 08, 2026
Stellantis in advanced talks to develop Opel EV with China's Leapmotor, sources say
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Soaring costs, fuel shortage fears drive Pakistan to electric motorbikes

Days after Iran effectively blocked shipping through the Strait of Hormuz following the start of U.S. and Israeli

April 07, 2026
Soaring costs, fuel shortage fears drive Pakistan to electric motorbikes
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Major reaction to news of Iran ceasefire

The U.S. and Iran have confirmed a two-week ceasefire following mediation by Pakistan. U.S.

April 08, 2026
Major reaction to news of Iran ceasefire
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

World Bank expects stronger exports to lift Western Balkans growth to average 3.1% in 2026-27

Economic growth for six Western Balkans countries is projected to increase to 3.1% on average in 2026 and 2027 on stronger exports and public investment after a slowdown

April 08, 2026
World Bank expects stronger exports to lift Western Balkans growth to average 3.1% in 2026-27
Business|Environment|Technology|World

Chinese electric truck maker Windrose makes first US delivery

Chinese electric truck startup Windrose said it had made the first delivery of its long‑haul electric heavy truck in the United States, marking a key step in its global

April 08, 2026
Chinese electric truck maker Windrose makes first US delivery
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Asian stocks exodus fuels largest emerging market outflows since 2020, IIF data shows

Foreign investors pulled $70.3 billion from emerging market assets in March, the biggest outflow since the pandemic rout in March 2020, data from a global

April 08, 2026
Asian stocks exodus fuels largest emerging market outflows since 2020, IIF data shows
Business|Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World

'A lot of work to do' to reopen Strait of Hormuz, UK's Starmer says on Gulf trip

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday there was still a lot of work to do to reopen the Strait of Hormuz following the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, speaking during

April 08, 2026
'A lot of work to do' to reopen Strait of Hormuz, UK's Starmer says on Gulf trip
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

General Motors recalls over 270,000 cars in US over rearview camera issue

General Motors is recalling 271,770 cars in the U.S. over an issue with the rearview camera, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Wednesday. 

April 08, 2026
General Motors recalls over 270,000 cars in US over rearview camera issue
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Exxon signals lower Q1 profit despite higher oil, gas revenue from Iran war price spikes

Exxon Mobil signaled on Wednesday that first quarter earnings could decline from the previous quarter, with an expected multi-billion dollar hit related to

April 08, 2026
Exxon signals lower Q1 profit despite higher oil, gas revenue from Iran war price spikes
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Wealthy nations slashed development aid in 2025 for second year in row, debt group says

By Colleen Goko JOHANNESBURG, April 8 (Retuers) - Wealthy nations slashed their development aid in 2025, probably by record-breaking amounts, a debt group said, ahead of data set to be released on

April 08, 2026
Wealthy nations slashed development aid in 2025 for second year in row, debt group says
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US carmakers say proposed EU rules could block large pickup trucks from Europe

U.S. carmakers say rules under consideration by Brussels could keep full-size pickup trucks including the Ford F-150, the Chevy Silverado and the

April 08, 2026
US carmakers say proposed EU rules could block large pickup trucks from Europe
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political

Protests over high fuel costs clog Dublin, other Irish cities for second day

Protesters calling for further government help to lower the cost of fuel clogged up busy thoroughfares and motorways with parked

April 08, 2026
Protests over high fuel costs clog Dublin, other Irish cities for second day
Business|Economy|Environment|World

IMF, World Bank and UN food agency say war is increasing food prices, insecurity

The World Bank, International Monetary Fund and the U.N.

April 08, 2026
IMF, World Bank and UN food agency say war is increasing food prices, insecurity
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Ex-Rio Tinto CEO's deep-sea mining firm to merge with Odyssey in $1 billion deal

A deep-sea mining firm led by former Rio Tinto CEO Tom Albanese will merge with Odyssey Marine Exploration in a $1 billion all-stock deal aimed at building one

April 08, 2026
Ex-Rio Tinto CEO's deep-sea mining firm to merge with Odyssey in $1 billion deal
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Camp Mystic security guard says an early evacuation order could have saved lives

The security guard at Camp Mystic the night of last year’s deadly flood has acknowledged that if there was a general evacuation order early in the storm, lives could've been saved

April 16, 2026
Camp Mystic security guard says an early evacuation order could have saved lives
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment

Berkshire-owned PacifiCorp utility wins ruling that could reduce Oregon wildfire damages

An appeals court on Wednesday ruled in favor of Berkshire Hathaway's PacifiCorp unit over a series of Oregon wildfires in 2020, saying a trial judge erred in

April 08, 2026
Berkshire-owned PacifiCorp utility wins ruling that could reduce Oregon wildfire damages
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Mother bear and cubs take up residence under New Jersey's family's home

Mother bear and cubs take up residence under New Jersey's family's home

April 16, 2026
Mother bear and cubs take up residence under New Jersey's family's home
Environment|Health|Science

Nature puts heat on blast as scorching temperatures take aim at eastern US

A long-lasting weather pattern is blasting hot air across the eastern United States

April 15, 2026
Nature puts heat on blast as scorching temperatures take aim at eastern US
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Allbirds, a former Wall Street darling fallen on hard times, looks to AI for its future

Allbirds, the eco-friendly shoe brand that was once a Wall Street darling and found its way onto the feet of tech CEOs and movie stars, is pivoting to artificial intelligence

April 16, 2026
Allbirds, a former Wall Street darling fallen on hard times, looks to AI for its future
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Oil tankers steer clear of Hormuz ahead of US blockade

Two Iranian-linked tankers exited the Gulf on Monday as other vessels began avoiding the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. said

April 13, 2026
Oil tankers steer clear of Hormuz ahead of US blockade
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science

Mount Holyoke’s corpse flower blooms again, drawing crowds to its ‘rotting flesh’ stench

Crowds gathered at Mount Holyoke College’s Talcott Greenhouse to witness the rare bloom of “Pangy,” a corpse flower known for its powerful odor resembling decaying flesh

April 15, 2026
Mount Holyoke’s corpse flower blooms again, drawing crowds to its ‘rotting flesh’ stench
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Lifestyle|World

Las Vegas business owners, drivers lament ongoing impact of high gas prices

Las Vegas business owners, drivers lament ongoing impact of high gas prices

April 16, 2026
Las Vegas business owners, drivers lament ongoing impact of high gas prices
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Carmakers navigating the costly and tricky transition to battery storage systems

Carmakers and battery companies facing a weak U.S. market for electric vehicles are scrambling to repurpose battery factories

April 15, 2026
Carmakers navigating the costly and tricky transition to battery storage systems
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Japan offers $10 billion support to help Asian neighbours secure oil

Japan said on Wednesday it would establish a financial framework worth about $10 billion to help Asian countries procure energy

April 15, 2026
Japan offers $10 billion support to help Asian neighbours secure oil
Asia|Business|Environment|Political|World

China moves to block entrance to disputed South China Sea shoal, images show

China is employing ships and a barrier to tighten control of the entrance to the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea amid

April 15, 2026
China moves to block entrance to disputed South China Sea shoal, images show
Africa|Crime|Environment|Science|World

Kenyan court fines and jails Chinese man in ant-smuggling case

A Kenyan court on Wednesday ordered a Chinese man to pay a fine of 1 million shillings ($7,746) and gave him a 12-month jail term for trying to smuggle

April 15, 2026
Kenyan court fines and jails Chinese man in ant-smuggling case
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Technology

BYD shuns price war in South Africa to build EV brand

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD is deliberately avoiding a price war in South Africa as competition ramps up in the continent's second biggest

April 15, 2026
BYD shuns price war in South Africa to build EV brand
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

UN development chief says $6 billion investment could save 32 million people from war-induced poverty

Investing just $6 billion into targeted cash payments or energy subsidies to offset energy prices sent soaring by the war in the

April 15, 2026
UN development chief says $6 billion investment could save 32 million people from war-induced poverty
Africa|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Why is Sudan at war, and what is the impact?

The war in Sudan entered its fourth year on April 15 overshadowed by other regional and global turmoil, despite having created what the United Nations calls the world's worst

April 15, 2026
Why is Sudan at war, and what is the impact?
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Europe facing jet fuel crunch sees record inflows from US, Nigeria

Europe is seeing record inflows of jet fuel from the United States and Nigeria, data from Kpler and LSEG showed, as it seeks to shore up supplies due to

April 15, 2026
Europe facing jet fuel crunch sees record inflows from US, Nigeria
Environment|Science

Large tornado spotted in Minnesota

A full week of dangerous weather is looming for the central US, with multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms that will unleash destructive hail and winds and a few tornadoes, as captured by storm chaser Brandon Clement.

April 14, 2026
Large tornado spotted in Minnesota
Business|Environment|Travel|World

Parts of Northern Marianas could be without power for weeks after super typhoon

An official says some hard hit areas of the Northern Marianas could be without power and water for weeks after the Pacific Ocean islands were battered by a super typhoon

April 15, 2026
Parts of Northern Marianas could be without power for weeks after super typhoon
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle

Arizona town facing water issues as city implements severe restrictions

Arizona town facing water issues as city implements severe restrictions

April 16, 2026
Arizona town facing water issues as city implements severe restrictions
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

IMF cautions countries against broad fuel subsidies to deal with war-driven energy shock

The war in the Middle East has intensified strains on an already fragile global fiscal situation, with higher interest rates and rising energy prices

April 15, 2026
IMF cautions countries against broad fuel subsidies to deal with war-driven energy shock
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Woman and CU Boulder students building new app to foster pets during times of crisis

Woman and CU Boulder students building new app to foster pets during times of crisis

April 16, 2026
Woman and CU Boulder students building new app to foster pets during times of crisis
Business|Crime|Environment|Health

Brothers sue landlord, say carbon monoxide poisoning left them with permanent brain damage

Brothers sue landlord, say carbon monoxide poisoning left them with permanent brain damage

April 16, 2026
Brothers sue landlord, say carbon monoxide poisoning left them with permanent brain damage
Business|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Backyard beekeeper loses hive as warm winter impacts bees, honey production

Backyard beekeeper loses hive as warm winter impacts bees, honey production

April 16, 2026
Backyard beekeeper loses hive as warm winter impacts bees, honey production
Business|Economy|Environment|World

BHP's incoming CEO met with Chinalco boss in China this week

BHP Group's incoming CEO, Brandon Craig, met with the chairman of Chinalco in Beijing this week and discussed further cooperation, the Chinese aluminium giant said on

April 09, 2026
BHP's incoming CEO met with Chinalco boss in China this week
Environment|Technology

The data center boom meets resistance in Maine as lawmakers pass a yearlong freeze

Maine’s legislature has passed the nation’s first statewide moratorium on energy-hungry data centers

April 15, 2026
The data center boom meets resistance in Maine as lawmakers pass a yearlong freeze
Economy|Environment|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UK to call for toll-free Strait of Hormuz, wants Lebanon in ceasefire deal

British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will say on Thursday that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which carries around a fifth of the world's oil and gas, must be toll-free,

April 09, 2026
UK to call for toll-free Strait of Hormuz, wants Lebanon in ceasefire deal
Business|Environment|Political|World

Iran says peace talks would be 'unreasonable' following Israeli strikes

Israel pounded Lebanon with its heaviest strikes yet on Wednesday, killing

April 08, 2026
Iran says peace talks would be 'unreasonable' following Israeli strikes
Economy|Environment|Political|World

As Trump claims victory, Iran emerges bruised but powerful with leverage over Hormuz

Nearly six weeks of war in Iran have ended, for now, with President Donald Trump claiming victory, but the U.S.-Iran ceasefire locks in a harsh reality: an

April 08, 2026
As Trump claims victory, Iran emerges bruised but powerful with leverage over Hormuz
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Italy pledges emergency funds to reopen rail, motorway after landslide on key Adriatic corridor

Italy's government moved on Thursday to limit disruption from a major landslide that cut rail and motorway links along a key north-south transport corridor, declaring a state

April 09, 2026
Italy pledges emergency funds to reopen rail, motorway after landslide on key Adriatic corridor
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Tesla is developing a new smaller, cheaper EV, sources say

Tesla is developing an all-new smaller, cheaper electric SUV, four people familiar with the matter told Reuters.

April 09, 2026
Tesla is developing a new smaller, cheaper EV, sources say
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Political|Sports

Woman's handmade tribute honors 58 fallen Vietnam sailors

Woman's handmade tribute honors 58 fallen Vietnam sailors

April 15, 2026
Woman's handmade tribute honors 58 fallen Vietnam sailors
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Political|World

Over 1 million Sudanese refugees in Chad face drastic aid cuts, UN says

More than a million Sudanese refugees face drastic cuts in life-saving aid such as food and water unless donors fill a funding shortfall of over $400 million,

April 09, 2026
Over 1 million Sudanese refugees in Chad face drastic aid cuts, UN says
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Iran war doubles Russia's main oil revenue to $9 billion in April, Reuters calculations show

Russia will see revenue from its biggest single oil tax double to $9 billion in April due to the oil and gas crisis triggered by the U.S. and Israeli attack on Iran,

April 09, 2026
Iran war doubles Russia's main oil revenue to $9 billion in April, Reuters calculations show
Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|US

'It was light because the whole room was gone': Family survives tornado as it tore through home

'It was light because the whole room was gone': Family survives tornado as it tore through home

April 15, 2026
'It was light because the whole room was gone': Family survives tornado as it tore through home
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Kia delays launch of software-focused cars, unveils big hike to investment plans

South Korea's Kia Corp said on Thursday it had delayed plans to build "software-defined vehicles" by about one year to 2028, and announced a

April 09, 2026
Kia delays launch of software-focused cars, unveils big hike to investment plans
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology

Polestar CEO talks up used-car market as higher fuel prices spur shift to cheaper EVs

Polestar CEO Michael Lohscheller said on Thursday used-car sales were exceeding those of new vehicles, as a jump in gasoline and diesel prices

April 09, 2026
Polestar CEO talks up used-car market as higher fuel prices spur shift to cheaper EVs
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Chevron sees Iran war oil boost, warns hedging to weigh

Chevron said on Thursday it expected first-quarter upstream earnings to rise between $1.6 billion and $2.2 billion from the previous quarter, fueled by higher oil

April 09, 2026
Chevron sees Iran war oil boost, warns hedging to weigh
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Technology

US faces demand to restore $350 million in federal funding to help power Puerto Rico

Nearly 200 organizations are urging the Trump administration and Puerto Rico’s governor to restore $350 million in federal funding that was meant to finance the installation of rooftop solar and battery systems for 12,000 low-income families across the U.S. territory

April 15, 2026
US faces demand to restore $350 million in federal funding to help power Puerto Rico
Crime|Environment|Political|World

Israel approves dozens of new settlements in West Bank, watchdog says

Israel has approved the establishment of dozens of new Jewish settlements in the West Bank, an Israeli watchdog group

April 09, 2026
Israel approves dozens of new settlements in West Bank, watchdog says
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Allbirds shares soar on a very 2026 pivot to AI

Allbirds shares soar on a very 2026 pivot to AI

April 15, 2026
Allbirds shares soar on a very 2026 pivot to AI
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology

VW to stop making its top electric vehicle in the US 

Volkswagen said on Thursday it will end production of the ID.4 electric SUV out of its Tennessee plant this month, citing a challenging time for the U.S.

April 09, 2026
VW to stop making its top electric vehicle in the US 
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

IMF's Georgieva expects war to trigger demand for up to $50 billion in Fund support

International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday said the global lender expected near-term demand for IMF financial support to rise

April 09, 2026
IMF's Georgieva expects war to trigger demand for up to $50 billion in Fund support
Business|Environment|Political|Technology|World

US House to vote on aviation safety bill next week

The U.S.

April 09, 2026
US House to vote on aviation safety bill next week
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Tesla's lower-cost EV plan seen boosting volume, risking margins

Tesla investors said the company's plan to develop a smaller, lower-cost EV, which was reported exclusively by Reuters, might boost volumes and address slowing

April 09, 2026
Tesla's lower-cost EV plan seen boosting volume, risking margins
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Oil pares gains to close up 1% as Israel plans peace talks with Lebanon

Oil prices closed up 1% but settled below $100 for the second straight session on Thursday in volatile trading as a fragile Middle East ceasefire held

April 09, 2026
Oil pares gains to close up 1% as Israel plans peace talks with Lebanon
Business|Economy|Environment|Travel|World

American Airlines, Alaska Air hike checked baggage fees amid soaring fuel prices

American Airlines and Alaska Air said on Thursday they are hiking checked baggage fees, as carriers seek to pass on soaring jet fuel costs linked to escalating tensions in the

April 09, 2026
American Airlines, Alaska Air hike checked baggage fees amid soaring fuel prices
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US-Iran ceasefire: what we know

Here is what we know following Tuesday evening's dramatic reversal by U.S. President Donald Trump of his threats to attack Iran's civilian infrastructure. 

April 08, 2026
US-Iran ceasefire: what we know
Education|Environment|Health|Science|World

Scientists stunned as chimpanzees turn on friends in killing spree

For two decades, researchers observed members of the Ngogo chimpanzee group of Kibale National Park in Uganda spend their days eating fruits and leaves, resting,

April 10, 2026
Scientists stunned as chimpanzees turn on friends in killing spree
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

USA Rare Earth considers building French magnet plant

USA Rare Earth is considering building a magnet plant in France, its CEO said on Thursday, after agreeing to pay 40 million euros ($47 million) for a stake

April 09, 2026
USA Rare Earth considers building French magnet plant
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump says Iran should not charge fees to tankers going through Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump said on Thursday Iran should not charge fees to tankers going through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been blockaded since the

April 10, 2026
Trump says Iran should not charge fees to tankers going through Strait of Hormuz
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

How a retired cranberry bog helped change the game for wetland restoration

The largest restored wetlands in Massachusetts now cover hundreds of acres of what used to be cranberry farms

April 15, 2026
How a retired cranberry bog helped change the game for wetland restoration
Africa|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political|World

Israel seeks Lebanon talks after bombardments threaten Iran truce

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday he is seeking direct talks

April 09, 2026
Israel seeks Lebanon talks after bombardments threaten Iran truce
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Saudi Arabia says attacks cut oil output and East-West Pipeline flow

Attacks on Saudi energy facilities have cut the kingdom's oil production capacity by around 600,000 barrels per day and

April 10, 2026
Saudi Arabia says attacks cut oil output and East-West Pipeline flow
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Australia, Singapore leaders pledge closer energy ties to tackle global supply shock

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese held talks in Singapore on Friday with counterpart Lawrence Wong, in which they vowed

April 10, 2026
Australia, Singapore leaders pledge closer energy ties to tackle global supply shock
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

EPA may ease regulation of chemical plastic recycling, and environmentalists worry

The Environmental Protection Agency is reconsidering whether facilities that recycle plastic chemically should be held to the same strict air pollution standards as incinerators

April 15, 2026
EPA may ease regulation of chemical plastic recycling, and environmentalists worry
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

EU and US near critical minerals deal to combat Chinese control, Bloomberg News reports

The European Union and Washington are closing in on an agreement to coordinate on producing and securing critical minerals, Bloomberg News reported on Friday. 

April 10, 2026
EU and US near critical minerals deal to combat Chinese control, Bloomberg News reports
Entertainment|Environment|Science|World

Runaway wolf in South Korea inspires meme coin and presidential concern

A wolf that escaped from its enclosure in a South Korean zoo has spent three days on the loose, captivating the public, spawning a cryptocurrency meme coin and even

April 10, 2026
Runaway wolf in South Korea inspires meme coin and presidential concern
Business|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Travel

Storm chaser captures video of tornado in southern Minnesota

Storm chaser captures video of tornado in southern Minnesota

April 15, 2026
Storm chaser captures video of tornado in southern Minnesota
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Indonesia's Prabowo calls for criminal charges against firms resisting forest crackdown

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto ordered prosecutors on Friday to file criminal charges against companies that refuse to cooperate with a task force he launched to

April 10, 2026
Indonesia's Prabowo calls for criminal charges against firms resisting forest crackdown
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Health|MidEast|Political|World

World Food Programme warns Lebanon facing food security crisis due to Iran war

Lebanon is facing a food security crisis due to Israel's offensive against militant group Hezbollah, which has disrupted supplies of goods and pushed

April 10, 2026
World Food Programme warns Lebanon facing food security crisis due to Iran war
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Lithium bulls set to gatecrash Chile's copper party

Chile is set to break with precedent and open its annual global copper gathering next week with a day of panels devoted

April 10, 2026
Lithium bulls set to gatecrash Chile's copper party
Business|Economy|Environment|US|World

Glencore buys 45% stake in South Carolina aluminium recycling plant

Glencore on Friday said it acquired a 45% stake in an aluminium recycling and remelting plant near Charleston, South Carolina, strengthening the London-listed miner's position in

April 10, 2026
Glencore buys 45% stake in South Carolina aluminium recycling plant
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Estonia says detaining Russia's tankers in Baltic Sea is too risky

NATO member Estonia will refrain from detaining Russia's "shadow fleet" vessels in the Baltic Sea, worried that seizing oil tankers

April 10, 2026
Estonia says detaining Russia's tankers in Baltic Sea is too risky
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Big Tech puts financial heft behind next-gen nuclear power as AI demand surges

Big Tech is reshaping the funding landscape for new nuclear technologies as it seeks to bolster electricity supply for power-hungry AI data centers, inking deals

April 10, 2026
Big Tech puts financial heft behind next-gen nuclear power as AI demand surges
Business|Economy|Environment|World

After years of war with Russia, Ukraine's farmers are hit by Iran conflict

Mykola Maliienko, who farms the rich, black soil of central Ukraine and exports crops

April 10, 2026
After years of war with Russia, Ukraine's farmers are hit by Iran conflict
Environment|Health|Science

Salty drinking water could be increasing your blood pressure – people living in coastal areas are most at risk

As sea levels rise, increasing amounts of salt water are leaking into freshwater supplies worldwide.

April 15, 2026
Salty drinking water could be increasing your blood pressure – people living in coastal areas are most at risk
Education|Environment|Science

Your local fishing hole is getting browner, changing which fish species thrive and which ones struggle

People who are trying to fish – or manage the ecosystems – in darker waters may need to adapt to different water conditions.

April 15, 2026
Your local fishing hole is getting browner, changing which fish species thrive and which ones struggle
Business|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Hyundai to recall over 294,000 US vehicles over seat belt anchor defect

Hyundai Motor America is recalling 294,128 vehicles in the U.S. due to a defect that could cause seat belt anchors to detach, the U.S.

April 10, 2026
Hyundai to recall over 294,000 US vehicles over seat belt anchor defect
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Oil ends lower ahead of U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks, posts steepest weekly loss since 2022

Oil futures settled lower on Friday and posted their biggest weekly decline since 2022 ahead of talks between Iran and the U.S. aimed at securing a

April 10, 2026
Oil ends lower ahead of U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks, posts steepest weekly loss since 2022
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump says US will have Strait of Hormuz 'open fairly soon'

President Donald Trump told reporters on Friday that the U.S. will have the Strait of Hormuz "open fairly soon" but did not elaborate

April 11, 2026
Trump says US will have Strait of Hormuz 'open fairly soon'
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance

What the Trump tax breaks giveth, the gasoline pump taketh away

U.S.

April 10, 2026
What the Trump tax breaks giveth, the gasoline pump taketh away
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Artemis II moon mission unifies politically divided Americans in wonder

NASA's Artemis II mission, the world's first astronaut voyage to the moon in over half a century, has captivated Americans young and

April 09, 2026
Artemis II moon mission unifies politically divided Americans in wonder
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Rio Tinto's US boron assets draw interest from bidders, Bloomberg News reports

Rio Tinto's U.S. assets that produce the critical mineral boron have drawn interest from more than a dozen potential bidders and could be valued as much as $2 billion, Bloomberg

April 11, 2026
Rio Tinto's US boron assets draw interest from bidders, Bloomberg News reports
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|MidEast|Political|US|World

US blockade of Iran will be major military endeavor, experts say

A U.S. naval blockade of Iran is a major, open-ended military endeavor that could trigger fresh retaliation from Tehran and put tremendous strain on an

April 13, 2026
US blockade of Iran will be major military endeavor, experts say
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Middle East war to cut growth, deliver cascading impact, World Bank chief says

The war in the Middle East will have a cascading impact on the global economy, even if a ceasefire announced by U.S.

April 11, 2026
Middle East war to cut growth, deliver cascading impact, World Bank chief says
Education|Environment|Science

Massive pile of melting snow reveals crushed DPW car in Massachusetts. Why the city says vehicles were buried on purpose.

Massive pile of melting snow reveals crushed DPW car in Massachusetts. Why the city says vehicles were buried on purpose.

April 15, 2026
Massive pile of melting snow reveals crushed DPW car in Massachusetts. Why the city says vehicles were buried on purpose.
Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel|US

After pileup, Colorado tourist town of Georgetown opened community center, restaurants to I-70 travelers

After pileup, Colorado tourist town of Georgetown opened community center, restaurants to I-70 travelers

April 15, 2026
After pileup, Colorado tourist town of Georgetown opened community center, restaurants to I-70 travelers
Environment|Political|World

Flotilla carrying activists and aid for Palestinians in Gaza sets sail from Spain

Dozens of boats carrying activists and aid for Palestinians in Gaza have set sail from the northeastern Spanish city of Barcelona

April 15, 2026
Flotilla carrying activists and aid for Palestinians in Gaza sets sail from Spain
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Irish police move to break blockade of oil refinery by protesters angry at fuel prices

Irish police took action to clear protesters blockading the country's only oil refinery on Saturday after a senior government minister said protests over surging fuel

April 11, 2026
Irish police move to break blockade of oil refinery by protesters angry at fuel prices
Business|Economy|Environment|World

South Korea close to securing oil supplies from Kazakhstan, minister says

South Korea is close to securing crude oil supplies from Kazakhstan, the industry minister said on

April 12, 2026
South Korea close to securing oil supplies from Kazakhstan, minister says
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Iran aims to restore majority of refining capability within two months, oil ministry official says

Iran expects to restore most damaged refining and distribution facilities to 70–80% of their pre-attack capacity within one to two months, a senior oil official said, as

April 12, 2026
Iran aims to restore majority of refining capability within two months, oil ministry official says
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Economic shock of Middle East war to cast shadow over IMF, World Bank meetings

Top finance officials from around the world will convene in Washington this week under the shadow of the war in the Middle East, which has delivered a

April 12, 2026
Economic shock of Middle East war to cast shadow over IMF, World Bank meetings
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Philippines says any energy deals with China must respect its sovereignty

The Philippines said on Sunday that any decision to pursue oil and gas cooperation with China would be made strictly in line with its constitution and respect its

April 12, 2026
Philippines says any energy deals with China must respect its sovereignty
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Lifestyle|Technology

Audi Q5 vs BMW X3, an Edmunds luxury SUV comparison

The Audi Q5 and BMW X3 are among the most popular options for shoppers interested in a small luxury SUV

April 15, 2026
Audi Q5 vs BMW X3, an Edmunds luxury SUV comparison
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology|US|World

US FTC in settlement talks with ad companies in boycott probe, WSJ reports

The U.S.

April 13, 2026
US FTC in settlement talks with ad companies in boycott probe, WSJ reports
Crime|Environment|Health|US|World

Pileup of about 70 vehicles on Interstate 70 in Colorado sends 8 to the hospital

Officials say crashes involving about 70 vehicles have bottlenecked a section of a snowy Colorado highway and sent eight people to the hospital

April 15, 2026
Pileup of about 70 vehicles on Interstate 70 in Colorado sends 8 to the hospital
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Oil whiplash: Iran war shock to flip market to deficit in 2026, analysts say

The sharp hit to global oil production from the Iran war is poised to flip the oil market into a supply deficit this year, analysts say, a huge

April 11, 2026
Oil whiplash: Iran war shock to flip market to deficit in 2026, analysts say
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets

GFL nears deal to buy Secure Waste for over $4.3 billion, Bloomberg News reports

Waste management company GFL Environmental is nearing a deal to acquire Canada's Secure Waste Infrastructure in a deal valued at over C$6 billion ($4.33 billion), Bloomberg News

April 13, 2026
GFL nears deal to buy Secure Waste for over $4.3 billion, Bloomberg News reports
Business|Environment|Political|World

US, Indonesia discussing proposal allowing US military overflight in Indonesian airspace, defence ministry says

Indonesia and the United States are discussing a proposal to give U.S. military aircraft access over Indonesian

April 13, 2026
US, Indonesia discussing proposal allowing US military overflight in Indonesian airspace, defence ministry says
Africa|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Millions of people in Sudan surviving on one meal a day as food crisis deepens, NGOs say

Millions of people in Sudan are surviving on just one meal a day, as the country's food crisis deepens and threatens to spread, according to a report

April 13, 2026
Millions of people in Sudan surviving on one meal a day as food crisis deepens, NGOs say
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Russia calls for joint food reserves with BRICS to counter Middle East crisis risks

Russia, the world's largest wheat exporter, should create joint food reserves with fellow BRICS members and former Soviet neighbours to counter the risks

April 13, 2026
Russia calls for joint food reserves with BRICS to counter Middle East crisis risks
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Volkswagen's first-quarter deliveries drop 4% on weak China, US

Volkswagen reported a 4% fall in global deliveries in the first three months of 2026, as weak demand in China and the U.S. weighed on the German automaker.

April 13, 2026
Volkswagen's first-quarter deliveries drop 4% on weak China, US
Business|Environment|MidEast|World

Diplomatic push underway on Hormuz fertiliser proposal, UN says, as shortages bite

A diplomatic push is under way on a U.N.-led proposal to ensure safe passage for fertiliser shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, the U.N. said on

April 13, 2026
Diplomatic push underway on Hormuz fertiliser proposal, UN says, as shortages bite
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Baker Hughes to sell Waygate unit to Hexagon for about $1.45 billion

Baker Hughes said on Monday it will sell its unit, Waygate Technologies, to Sweden-based Hexagon for about $1.45 billion in cash, as the

April 13, 2026
Baker Hughes to sell Waygate unit to Hexagon for about $1.45 billion
Asia|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Spanish premier urges China to take bigger role in multipolar order

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday said China should take on a more substantial role with issues including climate change, security, defense and the fight

April 13, 2026
Spanish premier urges China to take bigger role in multipolar order
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Medical scans and chips: the hidden fallout of the Iran war for China

Medical scans and chips: the hidden fallout of the Iran war for China

April 15, 2026
Medical scans and chips: the hidden fallout of the Iran war for China
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

China weighs curbs on exports of solar manufacturing equipment to US

Chinese officials have held initial talks with providers of equipment to make solar panels as they consider limiting exports of the most advanced technology

April 15, 2026
China weighs curbs on exports of solar manufacturing equipment to US
Africa|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|World

Countries pledge nearly $1.8 billion to ease Sudan hunger crisis

An international conference to raise funding commitments for Sudan has produced pledges of more than 1.5 billion euros ($1.77 billion)

April 15, 2026
Countries pledge nearly $1.8 billion to ease Sudan hunger crisis
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology

Bezos-backed EV firm Slate Auto raises $650 million

Electric vehicle company Slate Auto on Monday said it has raised $650 million in a Series C funding round, as the Jeff Bezos-backed firm gears up to deliver its first vehicles

April 13, 2026
Bezos-backed EV firm Slate Auto raises $650 million
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|World

Venezuela hopes to lure back international miners, but it's a risky business

Venezuela's https://www.reuters.com/world/venezuela/ effort to attract foreign investors to develop its gold, iron and

April 13, 2026
Venezuela hopes to lure back international miners, but it's a risky business
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

Colombia to control hippo population through euthanasia

Colombia will launch a plan in the second half of 2026 to control its invasive hippopotamus population, including euthanizing an initial 80 animals, Environment Minister

April 13, 2026
Colombia to control hippo population through euthanasia
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Oil prices jump 4% on US blockade of Iran after talks break down

Oil prices climbed about 4% on Monday after the U.S. military began a blockade nL6N40V09S of ships leaving Iran's ports, drawing threatened retaliation

April 13, 2026
Oil prices jump 4% on US blockade of Iran after talks break down
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

From Boston to Denver, US drivers cut back as Iran war pushes fuel costs higher

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April 11, 2026
From Boston to Denver, US drivers cut back as Iran war pushes fuel costs higher
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science|Technology

AI-boosted hacks with Anthropic’s Mythos could have dire consequences for banks

Anthropic's Mythos, a new AI model the company and cybersecurity experts warn could supercharge complex cyberattacks, poses significant challenges

April 14, 2026
AI-boosted hacks with Anthropic’s Mythos could have dire consequences for banks
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Surging petrol prices drive record EV sales in Europe in March

High petrol prices in Europe steered car buyers towards EVs in a record-beating March, and led to the first month of global EV sales growth this year, data by

April 14, 2026
Surging petrol prices drive record EV sales in Europe in March
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Texas attorney general probes Lululemon over potential 'forever chemicals' in its activewear

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into athleisure brand Lululemon over the potential presence of "forever chemicals" in its activewear, he said on

April 13, 2026
Texas attorney general probes Lululemon over potential 'forever chemicals' in its activewear
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Protracted Hormuz crisis could trigger agrifood catastrophe, UN food agency says

A prolonged crisis in the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a global agrifood catastrophe by disrupting fertiliser and energy exports, driving up food prices and squeezing crop

April 13, 2026
Protracted Hormuz crisis could trigger agrifood catastrophe, UN food agency says
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Japan naphtha-dependent firms flag supply issues despite government assurances

Japanese companies whose output is dependent on naphtha or naphtha-based products are halting orders or slashing production

April 15, 2026
Japan naphtha-dependent firms flag supply issues despite government assurances
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Iran to allocate part of oil revenues for reconstruction after attacks, minister says

Iranian oil sales in recent weeks have been favourable and part of the revenue will be allocated to repairing damage to industry caused by wartime attacks, Iran's oil

April 14, 2026
Iran to allocate part of oil revenues for reconstruction after attacks, minister says
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Pope says he will continue to speak out against war after Trump attack

Pope Leo told Reuters on Monday that he plans to continue speaking out against

April 13, 2026
Pope says he will continue to speak out against war after Trump attack
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Under pressure: Tracking the pain in G7 government debt

The world's major economies have seen their debt levels surge in recent years, while ever-

April 14, 2026
Under pressure: Tracking the pain in G7 government debt
Environment|Science|World

Tornado threat ramps up across central US a day after destructive tornadoes in Kansas

Tornado threat ramps up across central US a day after destructive tornadoes in Kansas

April 14, 2026
Tornado threat ramps up across central US a day after destructive tornadoes in Kansas
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Philippines seeks US extension on waiver to buy Russian oil

The Philippines' Secretary of Energy Sharon Garin on Tuesday said the country has asked the United States to extend a waiver to purchase Russian oil and petroleum products

April 14, 2026
Philippines seeks US extension on waiver to buy Russian oil
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

China Evergrande's billionaire boss falls from circles of power to fraud plea

Mingling with power brokers at centenary celebrations of the Chinese Communist Party on July 1, 2021, a beaming Hui Ka Yan betrayed no sign of the pressure

April 14, 2026
China Evergrande's billionaire boss falls from circles of power to fraud plea
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Spain, China pledge closer ties in the face of threats to world order

Europe and China must forge closer ties to counter threats to multilateralism, Spanish Premier Pedro Sanchez said on Tuesday after meeting Chinese

April 14, 2026
Spain, China pledge closer ties in the face of threats to world order
Business|Environment|Travel|World

Delta Air Lines scales back sustainable fuel and net-zero targets, Bloomberg News Reports

Delta Air Lines quietly removed two key environmental targets from its sustainability webpage late last week, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday.

April 14, 2026
Delta Air Lines scales back sustainable fuel and net-zero targets, Bloomberg News Reports
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Election|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Food|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

Trump's voting restrictions bill may fail, but parts live on in 23 states

The SAVE America Act looks set to die in Congress, but 23 mostly Republican-led U.S. states have recently changed their voting procedures to mirror key aspects of

April 14, 2026
Trump's voting restrictions bill may fail, but parts live on in 23 states
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Industry group cuts global steel demand forecast for 2026 due to Iran war

The World Steel Association on Tuesday cut its forecast for global crude steel demand this year, partly due to the Iran war slashing consumption in the

April 14, 2026
Industry group cuts global steel demand forecast for 2026 due to Iran war
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War-weary markets filter out noise

By Mike Dolan April 14 - What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Markets are clinging to hopes that there will be an eventual breakthrough in

April 14, 2026
War-weary markets filter out noise
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Jet fuel shock from Iran war worsens crisis for global airlines

Air travel's worst crisis in years lurched deeper on Tuesday as Qantas Airways warned of spiralling costs,

April 14, 2026
Jet fuel shock from Iran war worsens crisis for global airlines
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Travel|World

Cuba's top destinations deserted, without power or fuel under US sanctions

The sun is setting in Pálpite, a small town on the edge of Cuba's vast Zapata Swamp, when suddenly the road swarms with activity.

April 14, 2026
Cuba's top destinations deserted, without power or fuel under US sanctions
Economy|Environment|Political|World

US, Iran may resume talks this week despite port blockade

Talks to end the Iran war could resume in Pakistan over the next two days, U.S.

April 14, 2026
US, Iran may resume talks this week despite port blockade
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Global satellite internet companies at a glance

Amazon.com said on Tuesday it would buy satellite company Globalstar in an $11.57 billion deal, as it looks to take on bigger rival SpaceX's Starlink.

April 14, 2026
Global satellite internet companies at a glance
Business|Economy|Environment

US solar and wind contract prices rose sharply in first quarter

U.S. solar and wind contract prices rose sharply in the first quarter as project developers faced tariffs, labor shortages and permitting challenges amid soaring demand for power

April 14, 2026
US solar and wind contract prices rose sharply in first quarter
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Health

Camp Mystic director breaks down in court saying he wished he had more information before catastrophic flood

Camp Mystic director breaks down in court saying he wished he had more information before catastrophic flood

April 14, 2026
Camp Mystic director breaks down in court saying he wished he had more information before catastrophic flood
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Stagflation in EU is worst scenario, we are not yet there -Eurogroup chair

Stagflation in Europe as a result of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran is the worst case scenario and we are not yet there, the chairman of euro zone finance ministers

April 14, 2026
Stagflation in EU is worst scenario, we are not yet there -Eurogroup chair
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Super Typhoon Sinlaku pounds remote US islands in the Pacific Ocean with ferocious winds

A super typhoon steadily battered a pair of remote U.S. islands in the Pacific Ocean with ferocious winds and relentless rains

April 14, 2026
Super Typhoon Sinlaku pounds remote US islands in the Pacific Ocean with ferocious winds
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Fertiliser shortages due to Iran war are a key worry for developing world, UN agency says

Fertiliser shortages due to the Iran war are a pressing concern for developing countries and gains from rising oil and gas prices for developing

April 14, 2026
Fertiliser shortages due to Iran war are a key worry for developing world, UN agency says
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Amazon's $11.6 billion Globalstar deal will not fix rocket launch bottleneck, analysts say

Amazon's $11.6 billion deal to buy Globalstar bolsters its space ambitions with satellites and wireless airwaves, but will not fix the crippling shortage of rocket

April 14, 2026
Amazon's $11.6 billion Globalstar deal will not fix rocket launch bottleneck, analysts say
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Iran war promises green edge for Asia as plastic packaging runs short

An 'eco-friendly' range of paper tubes and pouches touted by Yonwoo, a South Korean maker of packaging for cosmetics, has

April 15, 2026
Iran war promises green edge for Asia as plastic packaging runs short
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

US solar cell maker Suniva investing $350 million in South Carolina expansion

U.S. solar manufacturer Suniva said on Tuesday it will invest $350 million in a South Carolina cell factory, with production starting in early 2027.

April 14, 2026
US solar cell maker Suniva investing $350 million in South Carolina expansion
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

US truckers' diesel spending hits record high on Middle East conflict

The more than 3 million U.S. truckers who move goods for everything from grocery stores to factories to construction sites

April 14, 2026
US truckers' diesel spending hits record high on Middle East conflict
Economy|Environment|Europe|World

War spurs EU plan for electricity tax cuts, faster shift from fossil fuels, draft shows

The European Union plans to reduce electricity taxes and expand clean technologies faster to cut consumers' exposure to soaring oil and gas prices, as

April 15, 2026
War spurs EU plan for electricity tax cuts, faster shift from fossil fuels, draft shows
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

NAACP sues Musk's xAI, alleging illegal operation of gas turbines

The largest U.S. civil rights group on Tuesday sued xAI and a subsidiary, claiming they illegally operated more than two dozen gas turbines in Mississippi to power its

April 15, 2026
NAACP sues Musk's xAI, alleging illegal operation of gas turbines
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Chilean copper miner Codelco, contractors fined after deadly mine collapse

Chilean state copper miner Codelco was fined by labor authorities after last year's deadly collapse at its El Teniente mine, while three contractors whose

April 13, 2026
Chilean copper miner Codelco, contractors fined after deadly mine collapse
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China Evergrande founder pleads guilty to fraud in Shenzhen court

The founder of China Evergrande Group, the world's most indebted property developer, pleaded guilty to eight charges including misuse of funds, fundraising

April 14, 2026
China Evergrande founder pleads guilty to fraud in Shenzhen court
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US

New York mayor names East Harlem as first site for city-run grocery store

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday named East Harlem as the first site for a city-run grocery store, choosing a neighborhood where the

April 15, 2026
New York mayor names East Harlem as first site for city-run grocery store
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology|World

Volkswagen faces Q1 charge after halting EV production in Tennessee, analysts say

Volkswagen is expected to take a hit to first-quarter earnings from the decision to end production of its ID.4 electric SUV at the German carmaker's Tennessee plant,

April 15, 2026
Volkswagen faces Q1 charge after halting EV production in Tennessee, analysts say
Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

OpenAI unveils GPT-5.4-Cyber a week after rival's announcement of AI model

OpenAI on Tuesday unveiled GPT-5.4-Cyber, a variant of its latest flagship model fine-tuned specifically for defensive cybersecurity work, following rival Anthropic's announcement

April 15, 2026
OpenAI unveils GPT-5.4-Cyber a week after rival's announcement of AI model
Economy|Environment|Technology

Maine legislature approves first US moratorium on big data centers

Maine lawmakers have passed a bill that could make it the first U.S. state to put a moratorium on new

April 15, 2026
Maine legislature approves first US moratorium on big data centers
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Japan manufacturers' confidence dips most in three years on Middle East concerns: Reuters Poll

Japanese manufacturers' confidence posted its biggest month-on-month drop in more than three years in April, dampened by surging oil prices and supply-

April 15, 2026
Japan manufacturers' confidence dips most in three years on Middle East concerns: Reuters Poll
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Finance

Theater group says Paramount, Warner Bros merger 'harmful' to industry

Paramount Skydance's proposed purchase of Warner Bros Discovery will consolidate too much power in one company and cause harm to consumers and the

April 14, 2026
Theater group says Paramount, Warner Bros merger 'harmful' to industry
Business|Economy|Environment

In apparent flub, Energy Secretary Wright says US heading 'in the wrong direction'

Energy Secretary Chris Wright raised eyebrows Tuesday after saying the country “looks like we’re going in the wrong direction” in remarks hailing a new natural gas pipeline project

April 15, 2026
In apparent flub, Energy Secretary Wright says US heading 'in the wrong direction'
Environment|Science|US|World

Severe storms accompanied by tornadoes damage communities from the Plains to the Midwest

A day after severe storms damaged communities in the Plains and the Midwest, forecasters are warning that storms could bring giant hail, tornadoes and severe wind gusts to the regions again

April 14, 2026
Severe storms accompanied by tornadoes damage communities from the Plains to the Midwest
Business|Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|US

Camp Mystic official testifies that deaths still haven't officially been reported to state agency

The medical officer for the Texas summer camp where 27 girls were killed in a flood last year has testified that she still has not officially reported the deaths to the state health agency that regulates camps

April 15, 2026
Camp Mystic official testifies that deaths still haven't officially been reported to state agency
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Bike program pays commuters to ditch their cars

Bike program pays commuters to ditch their cars

April 15, 2026
Bike program pays commuters to ditch their cars
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King Charles to address joint meeting of Congress and meet privately with Trump on US state visit

King Charles to address joint meeting of Congress and meet privately with Trump on US state visit

April 15, 2026
King Charles to address joint meeting of Congress and meet privately with Trump on US state visit
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump again rejects Colorado amid accusations of playing politics with disaster aid

President Donald Trump has again denied a request from Colorado’s governor to help people affected by wildfires and flooding

April 15, 2026
Trump again rejects Colorado amid accusations of playing politics with disaster aid
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Political

Esparto fireworks explosion arraignments delayed as victims' families voice frustration

Esparto fireworks explosion arraignments delayed as victims' families voice frustration

April 15, 2026
Esparto fireworks explosion arraignments delayed as victims' families voice frustration
Crime|Education|Environment|US|World

Teen rescued after being kidnapped near bus stop, suspect arrested

Teen rescued after being kidnapped near bus stop, suspect arrested

April 15, 2026
Teen rescued after being kidnapped near bus stop, suspect arrested
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Lifestyle|Political|World

Ben & Jerry's co-founder wants the company to be independent once more

As Ben & Jerry’s celebrated its annual Free Cone Day on Tuesday, one of the brand’s co-founders was focused on a different sort of freedom

April 15, 2026
Ben & Jerry's co-founder wants the company to be independent once more
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

What if Texas’ destructive Tax Day storm had centered on inner Houston instead? It’s why cities should plan for the improbable

Computer models of the storm hitting different areas show how much damage is possible, yet flood maps still focus on where flooding is most likely instead.

April 14, 2026
What if Texas’ destructive Tax Day storm had centered on inner Houston instead? It’s why cities should plan for the improbable
Arts|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Artemis II moonshot reflects a spacefaring vision present in Jules Verne’s 19th-century novel

Going to the Moon isn’t just about science. Novelist Jules Verne predicted some of the societal ramifications modern lunar missions are creating today.

April 11, 2026
Artemis II moonshot reflects a spacefaring vision present in Jules Verne’s 19th-century novel
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health

New federal figures reveal 1 in 3 US households struggle to pay energy bills, but the reality is likely even worse

Households once confident they could afford energy costs are at risk of falling behind on their bills and are making hard trade-offs to keep the lights on.

April 14, 2026
New federal figures reveal 1 in 3 US households struggle to pay energy bills, but the reality is likely even worse
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|US

'It was like a war zone': Ottawa couple recalls sheltering from Monday night tornado

'It was like a war zone': Ottawa couple recalls sheltering from Monday night tornado

April 14, 2026
'It was like a war zone': Ottawa couple recalls sheltering from Monday night tornado
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Lifestyle|MidEast|Science|Technology|Travel|World

War intensifies uncertainty for makers of the ultimate in bling, luxury watches

The annual luxury watch fair “Watches and Wonders” opens this week in Switzerland, with the Iran war casting new doubt over an industry that had hoped to rebound from tariff turmoil and a contracting market over the last two years

April 14, 2026
War intensifies uncertainty for makers of the ultimate in bling, luxury watches
Environment|Health|Science

Antibiotics can trigger bacteria to release bubbles of inflammation tinder, making it harder to treat infection

Bacteria don’t quietly die when exposed to antibiotics – they actively respond in ways that in turn change how your body responds to infection.

April 14, 2026
Antibiotics can trigger bacteria to release bubbles of inflammation tinder, making it harder to treat infection
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Economists are putting a price on the Iran war fallout in Asia. It doesn’t look good.

Economists are putting a price on the Iran war fallout in Asia. It doesn’t look good.

April 14, 2026
Economists are putting a price on the Iran war fallout in Asia. It doesn’t look good.
Arts|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|US

Camp Mystic official says he didn't see flood warnings issued the day before storm hit

The director of the Texas summer camp where 27 campers and counselors were killed by a devastating flood in 2025 said he did not see early federal and state warnings sent the day before the storm hit and that staff had no meetings about the pending danger

April 14, 2026
Camp Mystic official says he didn't see flood warnings issued the day before storm hit
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Monster typhoon in the Pacific Ocean is bearing down on group of remote US islands

A super typhoon with dangerous winds is taking aim at several remote U.S. islands in the Pacific Ocean

April 13, 2026
Monster typhoon in the Pacific Ocean is bearing down on group of remote US islands
Arts|Business|Crime|Election|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|Technology|Travel|US|World

Swalwell's exit shakes up a chaotic California governor's race

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell’s abrupt exit from the race for California governor left his rivals scrambling to lock down his former supporters in a crowded contest with no clear leader

April 13, 2026
Swalwell's exit shakes up a chaotic California governor's race
Crime|Education|Environment

Alleged white supremacist pleads guilty in fire at Tennessee center that trained civil rights icons

A man linked to white supremacist movements has pleaded guilty to setting a fire that destroyed part of a historic social justice center in Tennessee

April 14, 2026
Alleged white supremacist pleads guilty in fire at Tennessee center that trained civil rights icons
Business|Economy|Environment

Takeaways from AP and Lee's report on how soybean farmers were impacted by tariffs, Iran war

Midwest soybean farmers are facing an array of compounding issues

April 14, 2026
Takeaways from AP and Lee's report on how soybean farmers were impacted by tariffs, Iran war
Business|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle

Tree service surprises teen mentee on 14th birthday

Tree service surprises teen mentee on 14th birthday

April 14, 2026
Tree service surprises teen mentee on 14th birthday
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

'It's been tough': Farmers concerned about low snowpack

'It's been tough': Farmers concerned about low snowpack

April 14, 2026
'It's been tough': Farmers concerned about low snowpack
Americas|Environment|Science|Travel|US

California ski resort extends its season after a major spring snowstorm

A major spring snowstorm briefly closed a key Northern California interstate and extended the ski season at Mammoth Mountain

April 14, 2026
California ski resort extends its season after a major spring snowstorm
Environment|Science

What is a severe thunderstorm?

What is a severe thunderstorm?

April 14, 2026
What is a severe thunderstorm?
Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Big Sur hikers recount discovery of woman found dead near hot springs

Big Sur hikers recount discovery of woman found dead near hot springs

April 14, 2026
Big Sur hikers recount discovery of woman found dead near hot springs
Environment|Health|Science

Experts discuss health risks of harmful algal blooms in Southwest Florida

Experts discuss health risks of harmful algal blooms in Southwest Florida

April 14, 2026
Experts discuss health risks of harmful algal blooms in Southwest Florida
Business|Economy|Environment

Hosting solar can be a lifeline for farmers. But overcoming local opposition is tough

Local opposition to solar has long been an obstacle for green energy developers in the United States, but some communities are working to reverse local restrictions

April 13, 2026
Hosting solar can be a lifeline for farmers. But overcoming local opposition is tough
Business|Economy|Environment

Already under financial pressure, Midwest soybean farmers are squeezed further by tariffs, Iran war

Midwest soybean farmers are facing an array of compounding issues

April 13, 2026
Already under financial pressure, Midwest soybean farmers are squeezed further by tariffs, Iran war
Economy|Environment|Political|Technology|World

How the US Navy could blockade Iran’s ports and sweep mines from the Strait of Hormuz

How the US Navy could blockade Iran’s ports and sweep mines from the Strait of Hormuz

April 13, 2026
How the US Navy could blockade Iran’s ports and sweep mines from the Strait of Hormuz
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science

Iran war has some US water utilities facing a fluoride shortage

Some U.S. water utilities are reporting that the Middle East war is disrupting their ability to maintain recommended fluoride levels in the drinking water

April 13, 2026
Iran war has some US water utilities facing a fluoride shortage
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Small businesses frustrated over repeated power outages, leading to thousands in losses

Small businesses frustrated over repeated power outages, leading to thousands in losses

April 13, 2026
Small businesses frustrated over repeated power outages, leading to thousands in losses
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|US

Residents demand action as feral hog sightings, damage increase

Residents demand action as feral hog sightings, damage increase

April 13, 2026
Residents demand action as feral hog sightings, damage increase
Arts|Crime|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Incarcerated artists showcase talents at Carytown Spring Artisan Market

Incarcerated artists showcase talents at Carytown Spring Artisan Market

April 13, 2026
Incarcerated artists showcase talents at Carytown Spring Artisan Market
Environment|Health|Science

Gray whales are dying in San Francisco Bay at an alarming rate – this isn’t normal

In the past, the gray whale population recovered fairly quickly. But data on baby whales show that isn’t happening, and a new study finds an alarmingly high mortality rate.

April 13, 2026
Gray whales are dying in San Francisco Bay at an alarming rate – this isn’t normal
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

How a new mapping tool helps Florida planners protect wildlife corridors as the state grows

A new mapping tool allows local governments, conservation groups and landowners to understand how their land-use decisions affect wildlife and natural resources.

April 13, 2026
How a new mapping tool helps Florida planners protect wildlife corridors as the state grows
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

Cannabis legalization spurs innovation, but not always in ways that benefit patients or public health

Legal recreational cannabis use comes with an increase in innovation – but tends to focus on what marketers and businesses are interested in, rather than health benefits and risks.

April 13, 2026
Cannabis legalization spurs innovation, but not always in ways that benefit patients or public health
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political

District school boards have become political hotbeds for book bans and more – here’s what they actually do

School boards have gained attention for taking on controversial issues, such as transgender students participating in sports, but much of their work is administrative.

April 13, 2026
District school boards have become political hotbeds for book bans and more – here’s what they actually do
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

The 'really rewarding' reason active-duty soldiers are spending free time renovating this home

The 'really rewarding' reason active-duty soldiers are spending free time renovating this home

April 13, 2026
The 'really rewarding' reason active-duty soldiers are spending free time renovating this home
Business|Environment|Health|Political|World

A baby born in a tent on a Beirut roadside struggles to survive, her family displaced by war

A newborn baby struggles in a tent along Beirut’s waterfront

April 13, 2026
A baby born in a tent on a Beirut roadside struggles to survive, her family displaced by war
Economy|Environment|Travel|World

An underwater bus in Havana becomes the ride that matters during Cuba's fuel crisis

In Havana, a special underwater bus has become essential as Cuba faces its worst energy crisis in decades

April 13, 2026
An underwater bus in Havana becomes the ride that matters during Cuba's fuel crisis
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political

At 100 days rally, Mamdani celebrates and charts a course toward city-run grocery stores

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani rallied to celebrate 100 days in office, boosting his early accomplishments and charting future goals as he pledged to lead with a relentless focus on the city’s working-class

April 13, 2026
At 100 days rally, Mamdani celebrates and charts a course toward city-run grocery stores
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle

Commercial salmon fishing to open in California for the first time since 2022 as population rebounds

Waters off the coast of California will soon be open to commercial salmon fishing for the first time since 2022

April 13, 2026
Commercial salmon fishing to open in California for the first time since 2022 as population rebounds
Environment|Science|Technology|World

NASA already has next Artemis flight in its sights following astronauts' triumphant moon flyby

With NASA's lunar comeback a galactic-sized smash, the space agency already has the next Artemis flight in its sights

April 12, 2026
NASA already has next Artemis flight in its sights following astronauts' triumphant moon flyby
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Dulaney High School community gathers as alum Reid Wiseman makes historic return from space

Dulaney High School community gathers as alum Reid Wiseman makes historic return from space

April 12, 2026
Dulaney High School community gathers as alum Reid Wiseman makes historic return from space
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Travel

A 23-story hotel in exclusive Miami locale vanishes in seconds with implosion

A hotel at one of Miami’s most exclusive locations has been demolished to make way for something even bigger

April 12, 2026
A 23-story hotel in exclusive Miami locale vanishes in seconds with implosion
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Years of drought has major energy port of Corpus Christi, Texas, wrestling with water crisis

The Texas city of Corpus Christi is facing a severe water crisis because of a prolonged drought, and it is a threat not just to residential use but also to the refineries and petrochemical plants in a major energy port

April 12, 2026
Years of drought has major energy port of Corpus Christi, Texas, wrestling with water crisis
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Why reopening the Strait of Hormuz won’t be enough to solve shipping woes and high oil prices

Why reopening the Strait of Hormuz won’t be enough to solve shipping woes and high oil prices

April 12, 2026
Why reopening the Strait of Hormuz won’t be enough to solve shipping woes and high oil prices
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|World

Haitians cut back on already scarce food and ask how they'll survive rising fuel prices

Haitians are struggling with rising oil prices due to the conflict in Iran

April 12, 2026
Haitians cut back on already scarce food and ask how they'll survive rising fuel prices
Environment|Travel|World

Cruise companies to Alaska are avoiding a popular excursion to Tracy Arm after a massive landslide

For years, a popular part of many cruises in southeast Alaska has been sailing up Tracy Arm, a long, narrow fjord marked by steep mountains, glittering waterfalls and calving glaciers

April 12, 2026
Cruise companies to Alaska are avoiding a popular excursion to Tracy Arm after a massive landslide
Environment

Trump wants to cover a White House office building with ‘magic paint.’ Experts advise against it

Trump wants to cover a White House office building with ‘magic paint.’ Experts advise against it

April 12, 2026
Trump wants to cover a White House office building with ‘magic paint.’ Experts advise against it
Economy|Environment|US|World

Trump approves disaster requests for at least 7 states. Others await aid decisions

President Donald Trump has approved major disaster declarations for seven states

April 12, 2026
Trump approves disaster requests for at least 7 states. Others await aid decisions
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

Tribal gas stations offer a reprieve from high prices during Iran war

Gas prices are still rising due to the Iran war but drivers are saving by fueling up at tribally owned gas stations

April 11, 2026
Tribal gas stations offer a reprieve from high prices during Iran war
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Irish police clear demonstrators to reopen refinery as fuel protest causes chaos

Police removed protesters and reopened Ireland’s only oil refinery as a fifth day of disruptive demonstrations over soaring gas prices has left many gas pumps dry and threatened to cripple transportation across the country

April 11, 2026
Irish police clear demonstrators to reopen refinery as fuel protest causes chaos
Environment

Boulders falling shut down Kamehameha Highway near Waimea Bay, none hurt

Boulders falling shut down Kamehameha Highway near Waimea Bay, none hurt

April 11, 2026
Boulders falling shut down Kamehameha Highway near Waimea Bay, none hurt
Environment|Science|US|Videos|World

Over a month’s worth of rain has fallen on parts of Hawaii as a storm threatens flooding

Over a month’s worth of rain has fallen on parts of Hawaii as a storm threatens flooding

April 08, 2026
Over a month’s worth of rain has fallen on parts of Hawaii as a storm threatens flooding
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|World

Gap between rich and poor nations is growing even wider, UN report says

The gap between rich and poor nations is growing even wider as actions agreed to by many countries last year, including overhauling the major global financial institutions, remain unfulfilled promises

April 11, 2026
Gap between rich and poor nations is growing even wider, UN report says
Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Artemis II astronauts splash down off California’s coast after a historic journey around the moon

Artemis II astronauts splash down off California’s coast after a historic journey around the moon

April 11, 2026
Artemis II astronauts splash down off California’s coast after a historic journey around the moon
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Developer of Massachusetts offshore wind farm sues to stop turbine manufacturer from walking away

The developer of a major Massachusetts offshore wind farm is suing its turbine manufacturer seeking to force it to stay with the project

April 11, 2026
Developer of Massachusetts offshore wind farm sues to stop turbine manufacturer from walking away
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Technology|US|World

Five people charged with murder in deadly Northern California fireworks warehouse explosion

Authorities say five people have been charged with murder in a deadly Northern California explosion at a fireworks warehouse that killed seven people

April 10, 2026
Five people charged with murder in deadly Northern California fireworks warehouse explosion
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Science

IU biology researcher sentenced, deported for smuggling E. coli DNA from China

IU biology researcher sentenced, deported for smuggling E. coli DNA from China

April 11, 2026
IU biology researcher sentenced, deported for smuggling E. coli DNA from China
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US and Iran prepare for high-level talks as Israel and Hezbollah trade more fire

With the ceasefire in Iran still shaky, U.S. and Iranian negotiators are heading to Pakistan for high-level talks with Iranian officials

April 10, 2026
US and Iran prepare for high-level talks as Israel and Hezbollah trade more fire
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health

'David versus Goliath mentality': Man wins $70 million lawsuit against Tyson Farms

'David versus Goliath mentality': Man wins $70 million lawsuit against Tyson Farms

April 11, 2026
'David versus Goliath mentality': Man wins $70 million lawsuit against Tyson Farms
Economy|Environment|World

Neighbors helping neighbors: Iowa farmers step up after Nebraska wildfires

Neighbors helping neighbors: Iowa farmers step up after Nebraska wildfires

April 11, 2026
Neighbors helping neighbors: Iowa farmers step up after Nebraska wildfires
Arts|Environment|Health|Political|Science

Lawmaker uses satirical 'Spinachgate' video to address water pollution and cancer concerns

Lawmaker uses satirical 'Spinachgate' video to address water pollution and cancer concerns

April 11, 2026
Lawmaker uses satirical 'Spinachgate' video to address water pollution and cancer concerns
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Family moves to keep Powhatan rural, permanently protects 134 acres for Virginia wildlife

Family moves to keep Powhatan rural, permanently protects 134 acres for Virginia wildlife

April 11, 2026
Family moves to keep Powhatan rural, permanently protects 134 acres for Virginia wildlife
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|World

Fence installed at prison cliff after inmate's fatal fall

Fence installed at prison cliff after inmate's fatal fall

April 11, 2026
Fence installed at prison cliff after inmate's fatal fall
Crime|Environment|Lifestyle

'Goats on the run': Police help reunite lost goats with owner

'Goats on the run': Police help reunite lost goats with owner

April 11, 2026
'Goats on the run': Police help reunite lost goats with owner
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|World

Man's body found after fire burns home in Maine

Man's body found after fire burns home in Maine

April 11, 2026
Man's body found after fire burns home in Maine
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

Worsening ocean heat waves are 'supercharging' hurricane damage, study finds

Marine heat waves are supercharging the damage caused by hurricanes and tropical cyclones across the globe

April 11, 2026
Worsening ocean heat waves are 'supercharging' hurricane damage, study finds
Crime|Environment|Lifestyle

Stray dog shootings in Alabama shine light on county with no animal control

Stray dog shootings in Alabama shine light on county with no animal control

April 11, 2026
Stray dog shootings in Alabama shine light on county with no animal control
Environment|Science|Technology

Climate change is outpacing evolution. Scientists are using DNA to catch up

As climate change outpaces the ability of ecosystems to adapt, scientists are turning to conservation genomics to guide restoration

April 10, 2026
Climate change is outpacing evolution. Scientists are using DNA to catch up
Business|Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

FAA investigates close call on LAX taxiway just weeks after LaGuardia runway crash

A Frontier Airlines jet nearly collided with two trucks that crossed in front of it Wednesday night at Los Angeles International Airport

April 10, 2026
FAA investigates close call on LAX taxiway just weeks after LaGuardia runway crash
Business|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Sports

MacIntyre gives middle-finger salute as firm, fast Augusta National bites back at the Masters

The opening round of the Masters on Thursday provided a glimpse of just how difficult a dry, fast Augusta National can play

April 10, 2026
MacIntyre gives middle-finger salute as firm, fast Augusta National bites back at the Masters
Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|US

Beaver 'arrested' in Toms River after gnawing on residents' nerves

Beaver 'arrested' in Toms River after gnawing on residents' nerves

April 10, 2026
Beaver 'arrested' in Toms River after gnawing on residents' nerves
Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Alpha-gal syndrome from Lone Star tick bites "an emerging public health concern in Massachusetts"

Alpha-gal syndrome from Lone Star tick bites "an emerging public health concern in Massachusetts"

April 10, 2026
Alpha-gal syndrome from Lone Star tick bites "an emerging public health concern in Massachusetts"
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Lifestyle|MidEast|Political|US|World

How Vance is navigating peace talks with Iran — and his own political future

How Vance is navigating peace talks with Iran — and his own political future

April 10, 2026
How Vance is navigating peace talks with Iran — and his own political future
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

I found a new meteor shower, and it comes from an asteroid getting broken down by the Sun

A newly identified meteor shower reveals that intense heat is fragmenting a previously unknown asteroid as it passes too close to the Sun.

April 10, 2026
I found a new meteor shower, and it comes from an asteroid getting broken down by the Sun
Environment|Science|World

Kilauea eruption episode 44 fountains for over 8 hours; tephra chunks falling in nearby areas

Kilauea eruption episode 44 fountains for over 8 hours; tephra chunks falling in nearby areas

April 10, 2026
Kilauea eruption episode 44 fountains for over 8 hours; tephra chunks falling in nearby areas
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science

Tobacco is still one of the world’s top killers – here are the key obstacles to enacting generational smoking bans

A few US towns have banned cigarette sales to anyone born after a specific date, and several states are considering this path. A psychologist explains why such measures often face stiff resistance.

April 10, 2026
Tobacco is still one of the world’s top killers – here are the key obstacles to enacting generational smoking bans
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Gaza marks 6 months of a ceasefire that may offer lessons for the Iran war

Friday marks six months since the ceasefire in Gaza took effect, but progress remains limited

April 10, 2026
Gaza marks 6 months of a ceasefire that may offer lessons for the Iran war
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology|World

China's car exports surge as expectations grow for EV pivot on Iran war energy shock

The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers says Chinese exports of passenger cars have accelerated in March

April 10, 2026
China's car exports surge as expectations grow for EV pivot on Iran war energy shock
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Irish fuel protests enter fourth day as government seeks to head off shortages, open blocked roads

Protests over high fuel prices in Ireland have entered a fourth day, sparking concerns about fuel shortages and emergency services as demonstrators clogged roads and blocked access to refining and distribution sites around the country

April 10, 2026
Irish fuel protests enter fourth day as government seeks to head off shortages, open blocked roads
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Citizen 'Frog Patrol' helps amphibians survive a dangerous road journey in Poland

Hundreds of volunteers have joined a "Frog Patrol" initiative in a forest near the Polish capital of Warsaw to help amphibians survive road crossings during their spring mating rituals

April 10, 2026
Citizen 'Frog Patrol' helps amphibians survive a dangerous road journey in Poland
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Travel|World

Pope's Africa trip takes him to a source of growth for the church, and critical challenges

Pope Leo XIV is making a long and ambitious odyssey across four African countries -- Algeria, Angola, Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea

April 10, 2026
Pope's Africa trip takes him to a source of growth for the church, and critical challenges
Business|Economy|Environment|World

The Iran truce may be too late for many African countries

The Iran truce may be too late for many African countries

April 10, 2026
The Iran truce may be too late for many African countries
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Why NASA sent ‘organ chips’ of the Artemis II crew into space

Why NASA sent ‘organ chips’ of the Artemis II crew into space

April 10, 2026
Why NASA sent ‘organ chips’ of the Artemis II crew into space
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Beijing calculates its next steps in Iran ceasefire ahead of Trump's trip to China

With a fragile ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran holding for now, China is considering its role in helping find a durable endgame to the war in the Middle East

April 10, 2026
Beijing calculates its next steps in Iran ceasefire ahead of Trump's trip to China
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Sports|Travel

Spooner, Wisconsin is home to one of the largest musky hatcheries in the world

Spooner, Wisconsin is home to one of the largest musky hatcheries in the world

April 10, 2026
Spooner, Wisconsin is home to one of the largest musky hatcheries in the world
Crime|Environment|Health|Interview|US|Videos

DNR officer's extrication by Minnesota Air Rescue Team caught on video

DNR officer's extrication by Minnesota Air Rescue Team caught on video

April 10, 2026
DNR officer's extrication by Minnesota Air Rescue Team caught on video
Business|Environment|Science|World

Trump administration proposes gutting rules targeting coal plant ash that threatens groundwater

The Environmental Protection Agency has gutted rules that target waste from burning coal

April 10, 2026
Trump administration proposes gutting rules targeting coal plant ash that threatens groundwater
Business|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

'Bench Bunny' overpopulation causes property damage and ongoing frustration for residents

'Bench Bunny' overpopulation causes property damage and ongoing frustration for residents

April 10, 2026
'Bench Bunny' overpopulation causes property damage and ongoing frustration for residents
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Elderly man and woman rescued from partially submerged car

Elderly man and woman rescued from partially submerged car

April 10, 2026
Elderly man and woman rescued from partially submerged car
Arts|Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Cadets recount how ROTC leader and members subdued gunman who targeted them at Old Dominion

Army ROTC cadets who subdued the gunman attacking their classroom at Virginia's Old Dominion University last month are recounting dramatic details publicly for the first time

April 10, 2026
Cadets recount how ROTC leader and members subdued gunman who targeted them at Old Dominion
Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

An Omaha sinkhole went viral. Hundreds of others fall under the radar.

Video of a sinkhole that swallowed two vehicles in Omaha, Nebraska captured attention around the world, but hundreds of others happen with little notice

April 09, 2026
An Omaha sinkhole went viral. Hundreds of others fall under the radar.
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|US

Maryland settles with owner and operator of ship that crashed into Baltimore's Key Bridge

Maryland officials have announced a settlement with the owner and operator of the massive cargo ship that crashed into a Baltimore bridge two years ago, causing its deadly collapse

April 09, 2026
Maryland settles with owner and operator of ship that crashed into Baltimore's Key Bridge
Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|US

Horse reunited with owner after being rescued from flooded creek

Horse reunited with owner after being rescued from flooded creek

April 10, 2026
Horse reunited with owner after being rescued from flooded creek
Education|Environment|Science|World

The world's oldest octopus fossil isn't an octopus after all, scientists say

Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative

April 09, 2026
The world's oldest octopus fossil isn't an octopus after all, scientists say
Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Charley the cow saved from slaughter after community comes together to help

Charley the cow saved from slaughter after community comes together to help

April 09, 2026
Charley the cow saved from slaughter after community comes together to help
Americas|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Argentina approves Milei's bill that eases protections for glaciers despite environmental backlash

Argentina's Congress has approved a bill that eases glacier protections to boost mining investments

April 09, 2026
Argentina approves Milei's bill that eases protections for glaciers despite environmental backlash
Environment|Science|World

The first predictions for hurricane season are in and El Niño’s fingerprints are all over it

The first predictions for hurricane season are in and El Niño’s fingerprints are all over it

April 09, 2026
The first predictions for hurricane season are in and El Niño’s fingerprints are all over it
Business|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle

Kentucky couple makes special wheelchairs to help people with disabilities explore outdoors

Kentucky couple makes special wheelchairs to help people with disabilities explore outdoors

April 09, 2026
Kentucky couple makes special wheelchairs to help people with disabilities explore outdoors
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

Toxic dust from California’s shrinking Salton Sea is harming children’s lung growth – our study tracked the impact in 700 kids

A new study reveals how the lake bed’s toxic dust impairs lung development in children living nearby.

April 03, 2026
Toxic dust from California’s shrinking Salton Sea is harming children’s lung growth – our study tracked the impact in 700 kids
Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Travel

New Yorkers flock to Manhattan park for lovable woodcocks' bobbing strut

American woodcocks continue to attract onlookers in a New York City park

April 09, 2026
New Yorkers flock to Manhattan park for lovable woodcocks' bobbing strut
Environment|Health|Science

It’s OK to love all the bees (the honey bees, too)

The accusations you might have heard about nonnative honey bees aren’t backed up by evidence. In fact, there are plenty of ways bees make the world a better place.

April 09, 2026
It’s OK to love all the bees (the honey bees, too)
Business|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

City offers help replacing Colorado lawns with drought-tolerant alternatives​ as drought restrictions tighten

City offers help replacing Colorado lawns with drought-tolerant alternatives​ as drought restrictions tighten

April 09, 2026
City offers help replacing Colorado lawns with drought-tolerant alternatives​ as drought restrictions tighten
Environment|Science|World

These two iconic polar species have been driven to endangered status by a warming planet

These two iconic polar species have been driven to endangered status by a warming planet

April 09, 2026
These two iconic polar species have been driven to endangered status by a warming planet
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Japanese town sours on the crowds coming to see cherry blossoms and Mount Fuji

A viral photo of snow-capped Mount Fuji, a red pagoda and cherry blossoms has brought many tourists to a peaceful Japanese town

April 09, 2026
Japanese town sours on the crowds coming to see cherry blossoms and Mount Fuji
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

States are struggling to meet their clean energy goals. Data centers are to blame

Nevada's largest utility company says it may not meet its 2030 clean energy goals due to the demands from data centers

April 09, 2026
States are struggling to meet their clean energy goals. Data centers are to blame
Asia|Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World

Australia moves to shore up fuel supplies as it prepares for extended disruptions

Australia has agreed to underwrite two companies buying fuel at inflated prices, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese warning of extended supply disruptions even if the Iran ceasefire holds

April 09, 2026
Australia moves to shore up fuel supplies as it prepares for extended disruptions
Business|Economy|Environment

Oregon appellate ruling in PacifiCorp case could jeopardize $1 billion in wildfire victim damages

An Oregon appeals court has sided with PacifiCorp in a ruling that could possibly jeopardize over $1 billion in damages for victims of the state's devastating 2020 wildfires

April 09, 2026
Oregon appellate ruling in PacifiCorp case could jeopardize $1 billion in wildfire victim damages
Arts|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|US|World

Former Fort Bragg employee charged with leaking classified information to journalist

Former Fort Bragg employee charged with leaking classified information to journalist

April 09, 2026
Former Fort Bragg employee charged with leaking classified information to journalist
Business|Crime|Environment|Health|US

Parking garage collapses in Grays Ferry, Philadelphia; 1 dead, search for 2 others underway

Parking garage collapses in Grays Ferry, Philadelphia; 1 dead, search for 2 others underway

April 09, 2026
Parking garage collapses in Grays Ferry, Philadelphia; 1 dead, search for 2 others underway
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

‘It really bent your mind’: The life-altering phenomenon astronauts experience in space

‘It really bent your mind’: The life-altering phenomenon astronauts experience in space

April 09, 2026
‘It really bent your mind’: The life-altering phenomenon astronauts experience in space
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science|US|World

'Climate change is kicking our butts.' March smashes heat records for continental US

March has been the hottest month on record for the continental United States in 132 years, according to federal weather data

April 08, 2026
'Climate change is kicking our butts.' March smashes heat records for continental US
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

San Joaquin County seniors, veterans get free public rides through local nonprofit

San Joaquin County seniors, veterans get free public rides through local nonprofit

April 09, 2026
San Joaquin County seniors, veterans get free public rides through local nonprofit
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Health|Science

Oyster farmers question the reopening of bays after oil spill

Oyster farmers question the reopening of bays after oil spill

April 09, 2026
Oyster farmers question the reopening of bays after oil spill
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Weber State students show local residents innovative ways to cut energy use, lower bills

Weber State students show local residents innovative ways to cut energy use, lower bills

April 09, 2026
Weber State students show local residents innovative ways to cut energy use, lower bills
Education|Environment|Science

Reclaiming the Range: Northern Colorado's 11-year journey to restore the west's most iconic species

Reclaiming the Range: Northern Colorado's 11-year journey to restore the west's most iconic species

April 09, 2026
Reclaiming the Range: Northern Colorado's 11-year journey to restore the west's most iconic species
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Mexico’s president weighs fracking to curb reliance on US natural gas

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has announced plans to tap into unconventional natural gas deposits to reduce reliance on foreign energy

April 08, 2026
Mexico’s president weighs fracking to curb reliance on US natural gas
Business|Environment|Sports|World

Fire breaks out at Rio de Janeiro Olympic Park; no injuries reported

A fire has broken out at Rio de Janeiro's Olympic Park velodrome, prompting a major emergency response

April 08, 2026
Fire breaks out at Rio de Janeiro Olympic Park; no injuries reported
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

City honors 11-year-old girl, woman for saving child from drowning

City honors 11-year-old girl, woman for saving child from drowning

April 08, 2026
City honors 11-year-old girl, woman for saving child from drowning
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Sports

Masters in bloom: More than azaleas and dogwood make up golf's most beautiful garden

Everyone knows about the azaleas and dogwoods at Augusta National during the Masters

April 08, 2026
Masters in bloom: More than azaleas and dogwood make up golf's most beautiful garden
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World

Zeldin tells climate skeptics to 'celebrate vindication' after repeal of baseline climate rule

The head of the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday defended his decision to repeal the legal determination that serves as the basis for federal rules to slow climate change

April 08, 2026
Zeldin tells climate skeptics to 'celebrate vindication' after repeal of baseline climate rule
Education|Environment|Science|Sports

Michigan DNR reports finding 15-pound walleye in Muskegon River

Michigan DNR reports finding 15-pound walleye in Muskegon River

April 08, 2026
Michigan DNR reports finding 15-pound walleye in Muskegon River
Arts|Entertainment|Environment|Sports|Travel

Walking this golf course is now a botanist’s dream

Walking this golf course is now a botanist’s dream

April 08, 2026
Walking this golf course is now a botanist’s dream
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle

Woman fights off offender after being groped on CTA Red Line train in the Loop

Woman fights off offender after being groped on CTA Red Line train in the Loop

April 08, 2026
Woman fights off offender after being groped on CTA Red Line train in the Loop
Environment

Flood risk continues through Friday as a storm system brings numerous rounds of rain to the islands

Flood risk continues through Friday as a storm system brings numerous rounds of rain to the islands

April 08, 2026
Flood risk continues through Friday as a storm system brings numerous rounds of rain to the islands
Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Habitat loss from development pushes more black bears into the city

Habitat loss from development pushes more black bears into the city

April 08, 2026
Habitat loss from development pushes more black bears into the city
Environment|Science|Technology

High-altitude balloons set to fly over the ArkLaTex

High-altitude balloons set to fly over the ArkLaTex

April 08, 2026
High-altitude balloons set to fly over the ArkLaTex
Environment|Science|Technology|US|World

Fireball spotted in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware traveled at 30,000 mph before disintegrating, NASA says

Fireball spotted in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware traveled at 30,000 mph before disintegrating, NASA says

April 08, 2026
Fireball spotted in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware traveled at 30,000 mph before disintegrating, NASA says
Economy|Environment|World

'I'm going there.' Oil drilling fuels a migrant surge in isolated city in Brazil's Amazon

Exploratory oil drilling off the coast of Brazil's Amazon rainforest are reshaping life in Oiapoque, a small city in the poor state of Amapa that is receiving thousand of migrants looking for work

April 08, 2026
'I'm going there.' Oil drilling fuels a migrant surge in isolated city in Brazil's Amazon
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Takeaways from AP’s story on how oil drilling is fueling a migrant surge in Brazil's Amazon

Exploratory oil drilling off the coast of Brazil’s Amazon rainforest is reshaping life in Oiapoque, a small city in the poor state of Amapa that is receiving thousand of migrants looking for work

April 08, 2026
Takeaways from AP’s story on how oil drilling is fueling a migrant surge in Brazil's Amazon
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

In an uncertain environment for corporate giving, Liberty Mutual Foundation launches $600M endowment

Tariff-driven uncertainty, rising costs and tax law changes have prompted many companies to reconsider their strategies

April 08, 2026
In an uncertain environment for corporate giving, Liberty Mutual Foundation launches $600M endowment
Environment|Science

City animals act in the same brazen ways around the world

Cities breed smart wildlife because it takes savvy to survive there.

April 08, 2026
City animals act in the same brazen ways around the world
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political

Philadelphia’s 40-year history of protecting undocumented immigrants began with churches hiding refugees from El Salvador

A historian explores how religious congregations, activists and city officials have supported undocumented immigrants in Philadelphia over the past 40 years.

April 08, 2026
Philadelphia’s 40-year history of protecting undocumented immigrants began with churches hiding refugees from El Salvador
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Water conservation works, but climate change is outpacing it: Phoenix, Denver and Las Vegas offer a glimpse of the future

Cities have the best chance of reducing water use when people actively participate in water conservation, but even that might not be enough in the future.

April 08, 2026
Water conservation works, but climate change is outpacing it: Phoenix, Denver and Las Vegas offer a glimpse of the future
Environment|Health|Science|World

Mutual aid and self-sufficiency are key to life near USSR’s contaminated nuclear test zone in Kazakhstan

When I talk about my anthropological fieldwork, many Americans are shocked to learn that “living on a nuclear test site” is even a logical statement.

April 08, 2026
Mutual aid and self-sufficiency are key to life near USSR’s contaminated nuclear test zone in Kazakhstan
Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Artemis II astronauts channel Apollo 8 with a striking Earthset photo

The Artemis II astronauts are now forever intertwined with Apollo 8

April 07, 2026
Artemis II astronauts channel Apollo 8 with a striking Earthset photo
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Political|US

Sen. Elissa Slotkin sits down with Trump voters in Iowa while campaigning for Democrats

Michigan U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin is in Iowa to support Democratic congressional candidates and gather insights on how Democrats could win over President Donald Trump's supporters

April 08, 2026
Sen. Elissa Slotkin sits down with Trump voters in Iowa while campaigning for Democrats
Americas|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Hundreds of Cuban women rally against US energy blockade as crisis deepens

Hundreds of Cuban women have gathered in Havana to decry a U.S. energy embargo and other measures imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump that are strangling the Caribbean island

April 07, 2026
Hundreds of Cuban women rally against US energy blockade as crisis deepens
Crime|Education|Environment|Health

Texas officials investigating hundreds of complaints against Camp Mystic amid license renewal bid

Texas health regulators have told Camp Mystic’s owners they are investigating hundreds of complaints following last year’s deadly floods that killed 27 girls

April 08, 2026
Texas officials investigating hundreds of complaints against Camp Mystic amid license renewal bid
Business|Environment|Technology|Travel|World

Travelers will face limits on how many chargers they can carry as airlines try to reduce fire risks

Travelers will soon face restrictions on how many portable chargers they can carry on a flight as airlines continue to try to reduce the risk of another lithium battery fire aboard their jets

April 08, 2026
Travelers will face limits on how many chargers they can carry as airlines try to reduce fire risks
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|Travel|US

Delta joins the growing list of US airlines raising checked bag fees as jet fuel costs soar

Delta Air lines is joining a growing list of U.S. carriers raising checked bag fees

April 08, 2026
Delta joins the growing list of US airlines raising checked bag fees as jet fuel costs soar
Environment|Science|World

A Super El Niño is coming. Here’s how a hotter ocean could change the weather near you

A Super El Niño is coming. Here’s how a hotter ocean could change the weather near you

April 08, 2026
A Super El Niño is coming. Here’s how a hotter ocean could change the weather near you
Business|Celebrity|Crime|Economy|Education|Election|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|MidEast|Political

Tanner Horner pleads guilty in killing of 7-year-old Athena Strand, case moves to sentencing phase

Tanner Horner pleads guilty in killing of 7-year-old Athena Strand, case moves to sentencing phase

April 08, 2026
Tanner Horner pleads guilty in killing of 7-year-old Athena Strand, case moves to sentencing phase
Education|Environment|Health|Technology

School buses stocked with lifesaving kits

School buses stocked with lifesaving kits

April 08, 2026
School buses stocked with lifesaving kits
Economy|Environment|Science

Why the Persian Gulf has more oil and gas than anywhere else on Earth

For sheer abundance and ease of production of oil and natural gas, it simply doesn’t get any better than the Persian Gulf region.

April 08, 2026
Why the Persian Gulf has more oil and gas than anywhere else on Earth
Environment

Albuquerque Fire Rescue expands fleet with new UTVs, type 3 engine

Albuquerque Fire Rescue expands fleet with new UTVs, type 3 engine

April 08, 2026
Albuquerque Fire Rescue expands fleet with new UTVs, type 3 engine
Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health

Stockton has become dumping ground for abandoned dogs, animal rescues say

Stockton has become dumping ground for abandoned dogs, animal rescues say

April 08, 2026
Stockton has become dumping ground for abandoned dogs, animal rescues say
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Lexington community still healing 1 year after fatal gas explosion

Lexington community still healing 1 year after fatal gas explosion

April 08, 2026
Lexington community still healing 1 year after fatal gas explosion
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

California gas prices turn residents to Amtrak

California gas prices turn residents to Amtrak

April 08, 2026
California gas prices turn residents to Amtrak
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

RobCo Wildlife Rescue gives injured backyard bunnies a second chance

RobCo Wildlife Rescue gives injured backyard bunnies a second chance

April 08, 2026
RobCo Wildlife Rescue gives injured backyard bunnies a second chance
Environment

Environmental groups urge appeals court panel to lift halt on closing Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz'

Environmental groups have asked a federal appellate court panel to lift its temporary halt on closing an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades

April 07, 2026
Environmental groups urge appeals court panel to lift halt on closing Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz'
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Deere & Co agrees to pay $99 million to settle 'right to repair' lawsuit

Deere & Co. has agreed to pay $99 million as part of a settlement that would resolve a class action lawsuit accusing the farm equipment giant of monopolizing repair services

April 07, 2026
Deere & Co agrees to pay $99 million to settle 'right to repair' lawsuit
Crime|Environment|Travel|US|Videos

Flooding strands drivers and prompts more than a dozen rescues over the holiday weekend

Flooding strands drivers and prompts more than a dozen rescues over the holiday weekend

April 07, 2026
Flooding strands drivers and prompts more than a dozen rescues over the holiday weekend
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|US

Motorcycle crash ends in flames near kids; far West Side residents urge need for speed bumps

Motorcycle crash ends in flames near kids; far West Side residents urge need for speed bumps

April 07, 2026
Motorcycle crash ends in flames near kids; far West Side residents urge need for speed bumps
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Uber driver finds python left behind by passengers who attended Philadelphia reptile show

Uber driver finds python left behind by passengers who attended Philadelphia reptile show

April 07, 2026
Uber driver finds python left behind by passengers who attended Philadelphia reptile show
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health

Black-led nonprofits didn't see the lasting funding boosts promised after 2020's racial reckoning

New research reveals that financial gains for many Black-led nonprofits after George Floyd’s murder were short-lived

April 07, 2026
Black-led nonprofits didn't see the lasting funding boosts promised after 2020's racial reckoning
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Stopgap measures aren't enough to halt rising prices as the world scrambles for more oil

Global leaders have been scrambling to contain the rising cost of oil and gasoline since the start of the Iran war

April 01, 2026
Stopgap measures aren't enough to halt rising prices as the world scrambles for more oil
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Red lights are flashing on the scarcity of oil

Red lights are flashing on the scarcity of oil

April 07, 2026
Red lights are flashing on the scarcity of oil
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Vietnam elects Communist Party chief as president, echoing China's power structure

Vietnam has unanimously elected Communist Party leader To Lam as president, consolidating his control over both party and state

April 07, 2026
Vietnam elects Communist Party chief as president, echoing China's power structure
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump widens threat to all of Iran's power plants and bridges as his deadline for a deal approaches

President Donald Trump has expanded his threat against Iran to include all power plants and bridges as his Tuesday ultimatum approaches

April 06, 2026
Trump widens threat to all of Iran's power plants and bridges as his deadline for a deal approaches
Crime|Education|Environment|Technology|Travel

Car shell suspended on rock face above British Columbia highway in apparent prank

Authorities in British Columbia have urged people to stay away from a rock face above a highway in the Canadian province where a Volkswagen Beetle shell was suspended in an apparent prank by engineering students

April 07, 2026
Car shell suspended on rock face above British Columbia highway in apparent prank
Business|Entertainment|Environment|Sports

Rays are victorious in return to Tropicana Field after Hurricane Milton tore off the roof in 2024

With cowbells ringing in the stands, Bryan Baker was fired up after striking out Pete Crow-Armstrong to give the Tampa Bay Rays a triumphant return to Tropicana Field

April 07, 2026
Rays are victorious in return to Tropicana Field after Hurricane Milton tore off the roof in 2024
Business|Crime|Environment|Sports|Travel

Analysis by avalanche experts questions decisions by guides on deadly California backcountry trip

An investigation has found that nine backcountry skiers killed in the deadliest avalanche in modern California history were being guided through dangerous terrain when safer routes were available

April 07, 2026
Analysis by avalanche experts questions decisions by guides on deadly California backcountry trip
Environment|Health|Science

How does spider venom damage human cells? Researchers uncover the killer mechanism of recluse spider toxin

Not all spider venoms are created equal. Some are harmless to people, while others can be quite dangerous.

April 07, 2026
How does spider venom damage human cells? Researchers uncover the killer mechanism of recluse spider toxin
Business|Economy|Environment|Sports|US|World

Winter weather forecasts force Mets, Guardians and White Sox to move up Tuesday starts to afternoon

The anticipation of winter weather has forced the New York Mets, Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox to change scheduled night games to afternoon starts on Tuesday

April 07, 2026
Winter weather forecasts force Mets, Guardians and White Sox to move up Tuesday starts to afternoon
Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Political

DeSantis signs Florida law to label groups as terrorists and expel student supporters

Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a law allowing Florida leaders to label groups as domestic or foreign terrorist organizations

April 07, 2026
DeSantis signs Florida law to label groups as terrorists and expel student supporters
Economy|Environment|Food|Science

Hormuz closure threatens the global food supply – why grocery price hikes are coming

Fertilizer is more expensive and in shorter supply. Without the right amounts of fertilizer at specific times, yields drop, food prices increase and food shortages result.

April 06, 2026
Hormuz closure threatens the global food supply – why grocery price hikes are coming
Americas|Economy|Environment|Political|World

2 US lawmakers visiting Cuba denounce island's 'economic bombing' under energy blockade

Two U.S. lawmakers are calling for a permanent solution to Cuba’s crises after witnessing the effects of a U.S. energy blockade during an official visit to the island

April 06, 2026
2 US lawmakers visiting Cuba denounce island's 'economic bombing' under energy blockade
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Travel

Man foraging 100 percent of his food for an entire year

Man foraging 100 percent of his food for an entire year

April 06, 2026
Man foraging 100 percent of his food for an entire year
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health

Family fights state over oil leaking into their home

Family fights state over oil leaking into their home

April 06, 2026
Family fights state over oil leaking into their home
Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Iowa State develops AI tool to help farmers identify and remove pests

Iowa State develops AI tool to help farmers identify and remove pests

April 06, 2026
Iowa State develops AI tool to help farmers identify and remove pests
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

Tampa Bay marinas, boaters feeling gas price pains

Tampa Bay marinas, boaters feeling gas price pains

April 06, 2026
Tampa Bay marinas, boaters feeling gas price pains
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Lifestyle|Technology

App helping restaurants cut waste while giving diners deals

App helping restaurants cut waste while giving diners deals

April 06, 2026
App helping restaurants cut waste while giving diners deals
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|US

If fuel prices don't come back down, seafood prices could go up in Maine and the US

If fuel prices don't come back down, seafood prices could go up in Maine and the US

April 06, 2026
If fuel prices don't come back down, seafood prices could go up in Maine and the US
Business|Economy|Environment

Low-voltage utility elections face surge of attention as electricity bills rise

Skyrocketing power demand from massive data centers and rising household electric bills are injecting a wave of attention into who is getting elected to watch over electric utilities

April 06, 2026
Low-voltage utility elections face surge of attention as electricity bills rise
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

A freakishly dry spring is literally changing the landscape in Colorado

A freakishly dry spring is literally changing the landscape in Colorado

April 06, 2026
A freakishly dry spring is literally changing the landscape in Colorado
Environment|Europe|Science|World

After harsh winter, Ukrainians find joy in releasing bats rescued from war

Children and volunteers gathered at a nature park on the edge of Kyiv to release bats into the night sky

April 06, 2026
After harsh winter, Ukrainians find joy in releasing bats rescued from war
Environment|Health|Science|World

A gray whale that swam 20 miles up a Washington state river is found dead

A juvenile gray whale that swam 20 miles up a river in Washington state has been found dead

April 06, 2026
A gray whale that swam 20 miles up a Washington state river is found dead
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

As 4 astronauts aim to make history at the moon, Trump recommends slashing NASA’s budget

As 4 astronauts aim to make history at the moon, Trump recommends slashing NASA’s budget

April 06, 2026
As 4 astronauts aim to make history at the moon, Trump recommends slashing NASA’s budget
Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|US

Video shows fox attacking woman

Video shows fox attacking woman

April 06, 2026
Video shows fox attacking woman
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

Annual Easter celebration brings families to Maryland Zoo

Annual Easter celebration brings families to Maryland Zoo

April 06, 2026
Annual Easter celebration brings families to Maryland Zoo
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Mourning for dinosaurs, 65 million years too late

Mourning for dinosaurs, 65 million years too late

April 05, 2026
Mourning for dinosaurs, 65 million years too late
Environment|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Pope Leo urges those who ‘unleash wars’ to choose peace in his first Easter message

Pope Leo urges those who ‘unleash wars’ to choose peace in his first Easter message

April 05, 2026
Pope Leo urges those who ‘unleash wars’ to choose peace in his first Easter message
Economy|Environment|Health|World

Aid groups warn Iran war is hindering food and medicine from reaching millions

Aid groups are warning that the war in the Middle East has upended their ability to get food and medicine to millions in need and that more people will suffer if the violence continues

April 05, 2026
Aid groups warn Iran war is hindering food and medicine from reaching millions
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Sports

Workers plan to halt strike at major US meatpacking plant and resume negotiations

Workers at one of the nation’s largest meatpacking plants plan to return to work next week and halt a three-week strike in order to resume negotiations with the plant's owner

April 05, 2026
Workers plan to halt strike at major US meatpacking plant and resume negotiations
Business|Crime|Environment|US|World

Southern California wildfire mostly contained as officials lift many evacuation orders

A smoky wildfire in Southern California that broke out Friday morning was mostly under control Saturday afternoon

April 04, 2026
Southern California wildfire mostly contained as officials lift many evacuation orders
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Health|World

The global oil crisis is turning into an everything crisis

The global oil crisis is turning into an everything crisis

April 04, 2026
The global oil crisis is turning into an everything crisis
Business|Environment|Science|World

Floods, landslides triggered by heavy rain in Afghanistan leave 77 dead in 10 days, authorities say

The Afghanistan Disaster Management Authority says widespread flooding, landslides and lightning strikes triggered by heavy rain and storms across the country have left 77 people dead and 137 injured over the past 10 days

April 04, 2026
Floods, landslides triggered by heavy rain in Afghanistan leave 77 dead in 10 days, authorities say
Environment|Health|Political|Science|World

Death toll from Afghan quake rises, including 8 members of refugee family returned from Iran

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake has struck northern Afghanistan, killing at least eight members of a refugee family near Kabul

April 04, 2026
Death toll from Afghan quake rises, including 8 members of refugee family returned from Iran
Education|Environment|Science

Fossils from China show complex life evolved millions of years earlier than once thought

Fossils from China show complex life evolved millions of years earlier than once thought

April 04, 2026
Fossils from China show complex life evolved millions of years earlier than once thought
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|World

European ministers call for profit caps on energy companies as Iran war drives price surge

Finance ministers from five European Union member states are urging the bloc to introduce a windfall tax on energy companies as surging oil and gas prices raise inflation fears

April 04, 2026
European ministers call for profit caps on energy companies as Iran war drives price surge
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|US

Crews battle fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California that's forced some to evacuate

Crews are battling a smoky and fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California that has forced some residents to evacuate and a community college to temporarily close its doors

April 04, 2026
Crews battle fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California that's forced some to evacuate
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

The Latest: US A-10 attack aircraft was hit by Iranian air defense forces, says Iran’s state media

One crew member has been recued after an American aircraft was shot down in Iran

April 03, 2026
The Latest: US A-10 attack aircraft was hit by Iranian air defense forces, says Iran’s state media
Business|Environment

Trump administration to rejoin offshore drilling agencies separated after 2010 Gulf oil spill

The Trump administration said Friday it is rejoining two agencies that were split up in the aftermath of the 2010 Gulf oil spill

April 04, 2026
Trump administration to rejoin offshore drilling agencies separated after 2010 Gulf oil spill
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|World

‘I’m not dying here’: Father of 3 describes rescue from flash flooding

‘I’m not dying here’: Father of 3 describes rescue from flash flooding

April 04, 2026
‘I’m not dying here’: Father of 3 describes rescue from flash flooding
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Dog survives bear attack while guarding family's chickens

Dog survives bear attack while guarding family's chickens

April 04, 2026
Dog survives bear attack while guarding family's chickens
Americas|Arts|Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Political

Mother accused of forcing unneeded medical treatments on son, warrant says

Mother accused of forcing unneeded medical treatments on son, warrant says

April 04, 2026
Mother accused of forcing unneeded medical treatments on son, warrant says
Crime|Environment|US

New Jersey state troopers rescue bear cub from highway ditch

State police troopers came to the rescue of a bear cub found in a ditch along the side of a major interstate highway in northern New Jersey

April 04, 2026
New Jersey state troopers rescue bear cub from highway ditch
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Travel

United Airlines raises bag fees amid rising fuel costs and introduces tiered premium fares

United Airlines is raising checked bag fees starting Friday

April 03, 2026
United Airlines raises bag fees amid rising fuel costs and introduces tiered premium fares
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Raw dairy farm recalls some cheese products as FDA investigates E. coli outbreak

A California producer of raw milk and cheese products is recalling some of its products under pressure from federal officials

April 03, 2026
Raw dairy farm recalls some cheese products as FDA investigates E. coli outbreak
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Opinion|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

Why one Las Vegas newspaper just stopped printing its rival

The Las Vegas Review-Journal will no longer print its rival the Las Vegas Sun for the first time in decades, sharpening a longtime legal dispute between the southern Nevada newspapers

April 03, 2026
Why one Las Vegas newspaper just stopped printing its rival
Education|Environment

Schools awarded $1.5M FEMA grant for safe room

Schools awarded $1.5M FEMA grant for safe room

April 03, 2026
Schools awarded $1.5M FEMA grant for safe room
Environment|Science|Technology|World

NASA releases stunning first images of Earth taken by the Artemis II astronauts

NASA releases stunning first images of Earth taken by the Artemis II astronauts

April 03, 2026
NASA releases stunning first images of Earth taken by the Artemis II astronauts
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology

What a surprisingly strong March jobs report means in the face of war

What a surprisingly strong March jobs report means in the face of war

April 03, 2026
What a surprisingly strong March jobs report means in the face of war
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Why Americans give: New research finds 5 distinct profiles for generosity

Different kinds of Americans are generous in different ways.

April 03, 2026
Why Americans give: New research finds 5 distinct profiles for generosity
Arts|Economy|Environment|Europe|Food|Interview

Fast food consumption is soaring in the cradle of haute cuisine. Quelle horreur!

Fast food consumption is soaring in the cradle of haute cuisine. Quelle horreur!

April 03, 2026
Fast food consumption is soaring in the cradle of haute cuisine. Quelle horreur!
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Massachusetts heart transplant recipient's foundation offers underserved communities improved access to health care

Massachusetts heart transplant recipient's foundation offers underserved communities improved access to health care

April 03, 2026
Massachusetts heart transplant recipient's foundation offers underserved communities improved access to health care
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Travel

Despite soaring jet fuel prices, air fares aren’t up that much. But they will be

Despite soaring jet fuel prices, air fares aren’t up that much. But they will be

April 03, 2026
Despite soaring jet fuel prices, air fares aren’t up that much. But they will be
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

The Latest: Hegseth asks US Army’s top uniformed officer to step down during Iran war

The U.S. Army’s top uniformed officer has been asked to step down by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

April 02, 2026
The Latest: Hegseth asks US Army’s top uniformed officer to step down during Iran war
Business|Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World

No sign of war winding down in Mideast as Friday dawns with attacks across region

There has been little sign Friday of the war in the Mideast winding down as Israel says it faced incoming fire from Iran, and Kuwait and Bahrain also reported being under attack

April 02, 2026
No sign of war winding down in Mideast as Friday dawns with attacks across region
Environment|Health|Science|US

EPA moves to designate microplastics and pharmaceuticals as contaminants in drinking water

The Environmental Protection Agency proposed Thursday to include microplastics and pharmaceuticals on a list of contaminants in drinking water for the first time, a step that could eventually lead to new limits on those substances for water utilities

April 03, 2026
EPA moves to designate microplastics and pharmaceuticals as contaminants in drinking water
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

EPA claims ‘major win’ on drinking water safety, but regulations may be years away

EPA claims ‘major win’ on drinking water safety, but regulations may be years away

April 03, 2026
EPA claims ‘major win’ on drinking water safety, but regulations may be years away
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Tesla sales rise after brutal year of Musk boycotts but still fall short of expectations

Sales of Tesla vehicles rose in the last three months after a brutal year of boycotts over Elon Musk’s politics but still fell short of expectations

April 02, 2026
Tesla sales rise after brutal year of Musk boycotts but still fall short of expectations
Business|Economy|Environment

Skyrocketing diesel costs impact fishing industry on the Central Coast

Skyrocketing diesel costs impact fishing industry on the Central Coast

April 03, 2026
Skyrocketing diesel costs impact fishing industry on the Central Coast
Crime|Economy|Environment|Travel|World

Train carrying more than 100 passengers slams into garbage truck in South Carolina, officials say

Train carrying more than 100 passengers slams into garbage truck in South Carolina, officials say

April 03, 2026
Train carrying more than 100 passengers slams into garbage truck in South Carolina, officials say
Crime|Economy|Environment|Finance|US

Property owner fined $50K for 'illegally pruning trees' cited by insurer

Property owner fined $50K for 'illegally pruning trees' cited by insurer

April 03, 2026
Property owner fined $50K for 'illegally pruning trees' cited by insurer
Crime|Education|Environment|Health

School leader using new wastewater testing results to warn about drugs

School leader using new wastewater testing results to warn about drugs

April 03, 2026
School leader using new wastewater testing results to warn about drugs
Crime|Environment|Health|Political

Inspection finds dozens of violations of detention standards at a major immigration camp in Texas

An inspection at the nation’s largest immigration detention facility found dozens of violations of national standards that potentially exposed detainees to excessive force, disease, and other unsafe conditions

April 03, 2026
Inspection finds dozens of violations of detention standards at a major immigration camp in Texas
Education|Environment|Science

How we came to be: Scientists get first look at the evolution of early complex animals

Scientists have discovered fossils in China that reveal a crucial transition from simple to complex life on Earth

April 02, 2026
How we came to be: Scientists get first look at the evolution of early complex animals
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Meet the weather observer helping NWS for almost 50 years

Meet the weather observer helping NWS for almost 50 years

April 03, 2026
Meet the weather observer helping NWS for almost 50 years
Environment|Science

Eagles in Omaha: How the raptors are adapting to suburban environments

Eagles in Omaha: How the raptors are adapting to suburban environments

April 03, 2026
Eagles in Omaha: How the raptors are adapting to suburban environments
Arts|Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|US

'Burning sage to cleanse the house': Family escapes to safety after home catches fire

'Burning sage to cleanse the house': Family escapes to safety after home catches fire

April 03, 2026
'Burning sage to cleanse the house': Family escapes to safety after home catches fire
Environment|Europe|World

Saharan dust storm turns Greek sky red as winds and flooding leave 1 person dead

A late winter rainstorm that lashed southern Greece over the last 24 hours turned the sky a surreal red, felled trees and resulted in the death of one man

April 02, 2026
Saharan dust storm turns Greek sky red as winds and flooding leave 1 person dead
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Travel

Gas station shocks drivers with prices near $10 a gallon

Gas station shocks drivers with prices near $10 a gallon

April 02, 2026
Gas station shocks drivers with prices near $10 a gallon
Environment|Science|World

World's oldest known tortoise still very much alive despite rumor to the contrary

Reports of the death of Jonathan, the world’s oldest living land animal, have been greatly exaggerated

April 02, 2026
World's oldest known tortoise still very much alive despite rumor to the contrary
Crime|Environment|Health

Residents blast city response after home explosion leaves woman critically injured

Residents blast city response after home explosion leaves woman critically injured

April 02, 2026
Residents blast city response after home explosion leaves woman critically injured
Business|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Magic mushroom-infused products appear in Colorado gas stations – what public health officials want consumers to know

Hallucinogenic chocolate bars were removed from six Denver-area gas stations.

March 17, 2026
Magic mushroom-infused products appear in Colorado gas stations – what public health officials want consumers to know
Economy|Education|Environment|Health

Doctors prescribing books to help children traumatized by Minnesota ICE surge

Doctors prescribing books to help children traumatized by Minnesota ICE surge

April 02, 2026
Doctors prescribing books to help children traumatized by Minnesota ICE surge
Economy|Education|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology

From Artemis II to ‘Project Hail Mary’, spaceflight captures audiences when it centers on people because human space travel is hazardous

Space is extremely dangerous, but people can still do more than robotic explorers can – in terms of technical achievements and inspiring public interest.

March 27, 2026
From Artemis II to ‘Project Hail Mary’, spaceflight captures audiences when it centers on people because human space travel is hazardous
Arts|Education|Environment|Health|Opinion|Political

Irresponsible parental gun ownership could become a factor in custody disputes

Evolving views about parental gun ownership and liability will likely have ramifications in custody battles.

April 02, 2026
Irresponsible parental gun ownership could become a factor in custody disputes
Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|US

Residents say postal workers won't deliver mail on their street due to turkey takeover

Residents say postal workers won't deliver mail on their street due to turkey takeover

April 02, 2026
Residents say postal workers won't deliver mail on their street due to turkey takeover
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Sunken warship found off Danish coast after 225 years in ‘remarkable’ discovery

Sunken warship found off Danish coast after 225 years in ‘remarkable’ discovery

April 02, 2026
Sunken warship found off Danish coast after 225 years in ‘remarkable’ discovery
Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

A scenic escape along Louisiana’s Creole Nature Trail

A scenic escape along Louisiana’s Creole Nature Trail

April 02, 2026
A scenic escape along Louisiana’s Creole Nature Trail
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Better urban design could help save Florida’s threatened Big Cypress fox squirrel

The Big Cypress fox squirrel is losing its habitat to urban and suburban development. But a few design changes could help to save this and other species.

April 02, 2026
Better urban design could help save Florida’s threatened Big Cypress fox squirrel
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Bypass the Strait of Hormuz with nuclear explosives? The US studied that in Panama and Colombia in the 1960s

For decades, the US seriously pursued the idea of ‘peaceful nuclear explosions.’

April 02, 2026
Bypass the Strait of Hormuz with nuclear explosives? The US studied that in Panama and Colombia in the 1960s
Economy|Environment|Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Europe didn’t want an Iran war, yet Trump is saddling it with the consequences

Europe didn’t want an Iran war, yet Trump is saddling it with the consequences

April 02, 2026
Europe didn’t want an Iran war, yet Trump is saddling it with the consequences
Business|Economy|Environment

Dizzying US fuel prices are determined by factors largely outside of a gas station's control

U.S. gas prices are climbing fast, and drivers are paying the highest pump prices since 2022 as the Iran war shakes oil markets

April 02, 2026
Dizzying US fuel prices are determined by factors largely outside of a gas station's control
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

‘Like relying on a drug dealer:’ The world’s dependence on oil and gas has exposed a dangerous vulnerability

‘Like relying on a drug dealer:’ The world’s dependence on oil and gas has exposed a dangerous vulnerability

April 02, 2026
‘Like relying on a drug dealer:’ The world’s dependence on oil and gas has exposed a dangerous vulnerability
Environment|Science|Travel|World

How a seabird native to Hawaii has adapted to life in Honolulu's concrete jungle

A seabird native to Hawaii is flourishing in the middle of Honolulu's concrete towers, traffic-clogged roads and Waikiki hotels

April 02, 2026
How a seabird native to Hawaii has adapted to life in Honolulu's concrete jungle
Business|Economy|Environment|World

$200 oil isn’t as crazy as it sounds

$200 oil isn’t as crazy as it sounds

April 02, 2026
$200 oil isn’t as crazy as it sounds
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World

New Zealand and Cook Islands sign a defense pact, easing tensions over a China deal

New Zealand and Cook Islands have signed a defense and security pact, easing over a year of tension between them

April 02, 2026
New Zealand and Cook Islands sign a defense pact, easing tensions over a China deal
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

New funding transforms lives by expanding electricity access across Africa

Expanding electricity access is transforming lives across Africa, from Nairobi’s informal settlements to rural fishing communities in western Kenya

April 02, 2026
New funding transforms lives by expanding electricity access across Africa
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Earthquake off Indonesia topples buildings, kills 1 person and sets off small tsunami

An undersea magnitude 7.4 earthquake toppled buildings in parts of northern Indonesia, sent people fleeing from their homes, killed at least one person and generated a small tsunami

April 02, 2026
Earthquake off Indonesia topples buildings, kills 1 person and sets off small tsunami
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump says US forces will 'finish the job' soon in first prime-time speech since starting Iran war

President Donald Trump says U_S_ forces will “finish the job” in Iran soon as “core strategic objectives are nearing completion.”

April 01, 2026
Trump says US forces will 'finish the job' soon in first prime-time speech since starting Iran war
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|US|World

The Latest: Trump addresses the nation on the US war effort in Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump’s prime-time address at 9 p.m. EDT offers an update on the progress made toward achieving his goals in the war with Iran, which are to destroy the country’s missile production and Navy, ensure its proxies can no longer destabilize the region and guarantee Iran does not obtain a nuclear weapon

April 01, 2026
The Latest: Trump addresses the nation on the US war effort in Iran
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|World

Activist's group accused of 'terrorist attack' in collision with Antarctic krill trawler

An activist ship operated by the Captain Paul Watson Foundation struck a Norwegian krill trawler in Antarctic waters, raising accusations by its owner that it amounted to a “terroristic attack” against legal fishing activities

April 01, 2026
Activist's group accused of 'terrorist attack' in collision with Antarctic krill trawler
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|Travel

Artemis launch, flipping voters, fed-up drivers: Catch up on the day’s stories

Artemis launch, flipping voters, fed-up drivers: Catch up on the day’s stories

April 02, 2026
Artemis launch, flipping voters, fed-up drivers: Catch up on the day’s stories
Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Watch D.O.G.S. program brings mentorship and safety to school

Watch D.O.G.S. program brings mentorship and safety to school

April 02, 2026
Watch D.O.G.S. program brings mentorship and safety to school
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Technology

Brief fire causes evacuation but no injuries at historic Detroit college building

Fire caused the evacuation of a historic building owned by Wayne State University in Detroit

April 02, 2026
Brief fire causes evacuation but no injuries at historic Detroit college building
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Garbage truck driver punched, kicked teen after mother tried to pass his vehicle, lawsuit says

Garbage truck driver punched, kicked teen after mother tried to pass his vehicle, lawsuit says

April 02, 2026
Garbage truck driver punched, kicked teen after mother tried to pass his vehicle, lawsuit says
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Louisiana residents should look out for stinging caterpillars falling from trees

Louisiana residents should look out for stinging caterpillars falling from trees

April 02, 2026
Louisiana residents should look out for stinging caterpillars falling from trees
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Foster parent specializes in being "bonus mom" to teens

Foster parent specializes in being "bonus mom" to teens

April 02, 2026
Foster parent specializes in being "bonus mom" to teens
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Aluminum spool falls from crane onto worker, killing him at warehouse

Aluminum spool falls from crane onto worker, killing him at warehouse

April 02, 2026
Aluminum spool falls from crane onto worker, killing him at warehouse
Business|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Sports|Technology|World

Porsche SUV splits entirely in half after slamming into tree in wild Dunwoody crash

Porsche SUV splits entirely in half after slamming into tree in wild Dunwoody crash

April 02, 2026
Porsche SUV splits entirely in half after slamming into tree in wild Dunwoody crash
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|US|World

Record low Colorado mountain snow won't bode well for water in the drought-stricken US West

Hydrologists working high in the Rocky Mountains have measured what they say is Colorado’s driest winter of snow moisture on record

April 01, 2026
Record low Colorado mountain snow won't bode well for water in the drought-stricken US West
Business|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Business owner sentenced after returning false ashes to grieving pet owners

Business owner sentenced after returning false ashes to grieving pet owners

April 02, 2026
Business owner sentenced after returning false ashes to grieving pet owners
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Sports|Travel

More than 3,000 adult trout stocked in Huron River & Spring Mill Pond in Southeast Michigan

More than 3,000 adult trout stocked in Huron River & Spring Mill Pond in Southeast Michigan

April 02, 2026
More than 3,000 adult trout stocked in Huron River & Spring Mill Pond in Southeast Michigan
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Small-town Iowa newspapers on the chopping block

Small-town Iowa newspapers on the chopping block

April 02, 2026
Small-town Iowa newspapers on the chopping block
Business|Economy|Environment|Opinion|Science

Trump’s ‘God Squad’ pits energy vs. endangered species, but it’s a false choice – protecting wildlife can be good for business

The committee voted to exempt some oil and gas operations from the Endangered Species Act in the name of national security.

March 28, 2026
Trump’s ‘God Squad’ pits energy vs. endangered species, but it’s a false choice – protecting wildlife can be good for business
Arts|Crime|Environment|Political|Science

Judge tosses lawsuit filed by parents of 'Cop City' protester who was killed by troopers

A federal judge has dismissed a civil rights lawsuit filed by the parents of an environmental activist who was killed while protesting the construction of an Atlanta-area police and firefighter training center that critics dubbed “Cop City.”

April 01, 2026
Judge tosses lawsuit filed by parents of 'Cop City' protester who was killed by troopers
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|US

Metro Transit driver being praised as hero after rescuing man from burning car in Minneapolis

Metro Transit driver being praised as hero after rescuing man from burning car in Minneapolis

April 01, 2026
Metro Transit driver being praised as hero after rescuing man from burning car in Minneapolis
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

General Motors temporarily laying off 1,300 workers at Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit

General Motors temporarily laying off 1,300 workers at Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit

April 01, 2026
General Motors temporarily laying off 1,300 workers at Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit
Americas|Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Europe

Family seeks closure as Kenosha PD makes arrest in decades-old cold case

Family seeks closure as Kenosha PD makes arrest in decades-old cold case

April 01, 2026
Family seeks closure as Kenosha PD makes arrest in decades-old cold case
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Winter’s alarmingly low snowpack offers a glimpse of the changing rhythm of water in the western US

Streamflows the West relies on for drinking water and farms used to follow a fairly predictable arc as winter snow melted. Rising temperatures are changing that.

April 01, 2026
Winter’s alarmingly low snowpack offers a glimpse of the changing rhythm of water in the western US
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

DHS pauses new immigrant warehouse purchases amid review of Noem-era contracts

Homeland Security is pausing plans to buy new warehouses for immigrant detention as it reviews contracts signed under former secretary Kristi Noem

April 01, 2026
DHS pauses new immigrant warehouse purchases amid review of Noem-era contracts
Arts|Education|Environment|Opinion|Science|Travel

You’re not going to be alone in national parks this summer – enjoy the company

Being in public parks and natural environments with other visitors is a powerful opportunity to enhance enjoyment rather than detract from it.

April 01, 2026
You’re not going to be alone in national parks this summer – enjoy the company
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science

Warming winters lead to more nitrate pollution in the drinking water near farms

Pollution levels in Iowa's water have been abnormally high this winter

April 01, 2026
Warming winters lead to more nitrate pollution in the drinking water near farms
Business|Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

20-year sentence for Baltimore pet crematorium owner who gave sand instead of ashes

20-year sentence for Baltimore pet crematorium owner who gave sand instead of ashes

April 01, 2026
20-year sentence for Baltimore pet crematorium owner who gave sand instead of ashes
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

‘I’m done’: Rideshare drivers on the brink of quitting over higher gas prices

‘I’m done’: Rideshare drivers on the brink of quitting over higher gas prices

April 01, 2026
‘I’m done’: Rideshare drivers on the brink of quitting over higher gas prices
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Lifestyle|Technology

Five of the best used EVs you can get for dirt cheap, according to Edmunds

Used electric vehicles can still be found at a bargain price, regardless of the federal tax credit

April 01, 2026
Five of the best used EVs you can get for dirt cheap, according to Edmunds
Crime|Environment|MidEast|Political|World

Trump’s threats of targeting water plants in Iran, a potential war crime, alarm Gulf allies

Trump’s threats of targeting water plants in Iran, a potential war crime, alarm Gulf allies

April 01, 2026
Trump’s threats of targeting water plants in Iran, a potential war crime, alarm Gulf allies
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US consumer confidence inches up despite soaring gas prices brought on by war in Iran

U.S. consumer confidence inched higher in March despite soaring energy prices brought on by the war in Iran

March 31, 2026
US consumer confidence inches up despite soaring gas prices brought on by war in Iran
Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Finance|Political

A messy California governor's race raises Democratic fears of potential loss

Democrats have run California for years

April 01, 2026
A messy California governor's race raises Democratic fears of potential loss
Environment|Health|World

This small city has the world’s worst air

This small city has the world’s worst air

April 01, 2026
This small city has the world’s worst air
Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Oil and gas prices won't immediately return to normal even if the Iran war ends, the EU warns

The European Union's energy commissioner says skyrocketing oil and gas prices in Europe as a result of the ongoing Iran war won’t return to normal levels any time soon, even if peace is declared tomorrow

April 01, 2026
Oil and gas prices won't immediately return to normal even if the Iran war ends, the EU warns
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Environmental groups accuse Mexico of lying about origins of oil spill in the Gulf

Environmentalist groups say Mexico’s government lied about the origins of a massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, accusations authorities promptly denied

April 01, 2026
Environmental groups accuse Mexico of lying about origins of oil spill in the Gulf
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Nevada lithium mine clears major hurdle despite conservationists' worries for rare wildflower

A federal judge ruled against conservation groups in their efforts to block a proposed lithium-boron mining project in Nevada

April 01, 2026
Nevada lithium mine clears major hurdle despite conservationists' worries for rare wildflower
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump plans to move Forest Service headquarters to Utah and shutter research sites

The Trump administration says it will be moving U.S. Forest Service headquarters from the nation's capital to Utah as part of a broad overhaul

April 01, 2026
Trump plans to move Forest Service headquarters to Utah and shutter research sites
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|Travel|World

FAA reduces SFO arrivals, setting up delays amid runway work and safety concerns

Travelers should expect delays when they fly through San Francisco International Airport after the Federal Aviation Administration this week cut a third of its arrivals because of safety concerns and runway construction

April 01, 2026
FAA reduces SFO arrivals, setting up delays amid runway work and safety concerns
Environment|Science

The long shadow of Paul Ehrlich’s ‘Population Bomb’ is evident in anti-immigration efforts today

In the 1960s and ’70s, his arguments also resonated on the left, including with the head of a powerful environmental group.

March 26, 2026
The long shadow of Paul Ehrlich’s ‘Population Bomb’ is evident in anti-immigration efforts today
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political

Judge rules that HUD effort to change criteria for homeless funding is unlawful

A federal judge in Rhode Island has ruled that the Trump administration's effort to change the criteria for using tens of millions of dollars in funding to aid homeless people was unlawful

April 01, 2026
Judge rules that HUD effort to change criteria for homeless funding is unlawful
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Sanctioned Russian tanker docks in Cuba after US allows passage despite energy blockade

A Russian oil tanker has reached Cuba with a huge shipment, easing a dire fuel shortage after months without deliveries

March 31, 2026
Sanctioned Russian tanker docks in Cuba after US allows passage despite energy blockade
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

Trump officials exempt oil and gas drilling in the Gulf from endangered species rules

Trump administration officials are exempting oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico from the Endangered Species Act

March 31, 2026
Trump officials exempt oil and gas drilling in the Gulf from endangered species rules
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US stocks move higher on hopes for an end to war with Iran, but it’s been a volatile month

US stocks move higher on hopes for an end to war with Iran, but it’s been a volatile month

March 31, 2026
US stocks move higher on hopes for an end to war with Iran, but it’s been a volatile month
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science|World

Latin America’s generational shift: What’s causing record-low birth rates across the region?

Latin America’s generational shift: What’s causing record-low birth rates across the region?

April 01, 2026
Latin America’s generational shift: What’s causing record-low birth rates across the region?
Environment|Political|Science|US|World

Only 50 of these whales are left in existence. Trump’s ‘God Squad’ just chose oil drilling over protecting them

Only 50 of these whales are left in existence. Trump’s ‘God Squad’ just chose oil drilling over protecting them

March 31, 2026
Only 50 of these whales are left in existence. Trump’s ‘God Squad’ just chose oil drilling over protecting them
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science|Technology

April’s full pink moon rose in the night sky this week

April’s full pink moon rose in the night sky this week

April 01, 2026
April’s full pink moon rose in the night sky this week
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

How sea mines threaten global trade, and how navies detect them

The Iranian government uses the threat of sea mines to control access to the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow sea lane that is vital to the global economy.

March 31, 2026
How sea mines threaten global trade, and how navies detect them
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|World

Monthslong meditation on impermanence at a remote California Zen retreat meets a real-life fire

A fire destroyed the main meditation hall at Tassajara Mountain Zen Center in Central California, as monks neared the end of a long retreat

April 01, 2026
Monthslong meditation on impermanence at a remote California Zen retreat meets a real-life fire
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Children find skeletal remains in South Carolina while playing near a creek, investigators say

Children find skeletal remains in South Carolina while playing near a creek, investigators say

April 01, 2026
Children find skeletal remains in South Carolina while playing near a creek, investigators say
Africa|Environment|Political|World

A South African politician goes snorkeling in a giant pothole to highlight city management failures

A veteran South African politician is campaigning for mayor of Johannesburg by snorkeling in a giant, water-filled trench

March 31, 2026
A South African politician goes snorkeling in a giant pothole to highlight city management failures
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|US|World

Thousands gave. Now thousands will be helped through Giving Machine donations

Thousands gave. Now thousands will be helped through Giving Machine donations

April 01, 2026
Thousands gave. Now thousands will be helped through Giving Machine donations
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment

Massive sphere art exhibit in Salt Lake City draws attention to Great Salt Lake

Massive sphere art exhibit in Salt Lake City draws attention to Great Salt Lake

April 01, 2026
Massive sphere art exhibit in Salt Lake City draws attention to Great Salt Lake
Crime|Environment|US

Man accused of setting multiple grass fires in Oklahoma says he 'misses being a firefighter'

Man accused of setting multiple grass fires in Oklahoma says he 'misses being a firefighter'

April 01, 2026
Man accused of setting multiple grass fires in Oklahoma says he 'misses being a firefighter'
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Things to know about Rice's whale, a rare species at risk from Trump plans for more Gulf drilling

One of the world’s rarest whales, the Rice's whale, is in the way of the Trump administration's desire to expand oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico

March 31, 2026
Things to know about Rice's whale, a rare species at risk from Trump plans for more Gulf drilling
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|US

Man jailed after sewage leaked into county waterway

Man jailed after sewage leaked into county waterway

April 01, 2026
Man jailed after sewage leaked into county waterway
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|Travel

Nashville International Airport announces a $40 million renovation to improve passenger flow

Nashville International Airport announces a $40 million renovation to improve passenger flow

April 01, 2026
Nashville International Airport announces a $40 million renovation to improve passenger flow
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment

Jury can't reach verdict in corruption trial of 2 ex-FirstEnergy executives in $60M bribery scandal

A jury has deadlocked in the trial of two fired FirstEnergy Corp. executives charged for their roles in Ohio's $60 million bribery scandal

March 31, 2026
Jury can't reach verdict in corruption trial of 2 ex-FirstEnergy executives in $60M bribery scandal
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Travel|World

Afghan authorities say 14 more people die as a result of extreme weather and flooding

Afghan authorities say that flooding in many parts of the country has killed a further 14 people in the past 24 hours

March 31, 2026
Afghan authorities say 14 more people die as a result of extreme weather and flooding
Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Technology|World

Fed is watching energy price spikes, but Chair Powell says bank is limited in what it can do

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says it's important to closely monitor inflation amid a spike in energy prices from the Iran war as the average price for for gasoline nears $4 a gallon in the U.S. But he also said Monday, addressing students at Harvard University, that there isn't a lot Fed policymakers could do

March 30, 2026
Fed is watching energy price spikes, but Chair Powell says bank is limited in what it can do
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Humpback whale stranded again as its odyssey off the Baltic Sea coast stretches on

A humpback whale that has become stranded repeatedly off Germany’s Baltic Sea coast in recent days has got stuck again, less than a day after swimming free

March 31, 2026
Humpback whale stranded again as its odyssey off the Baltic Sea coast stretches on
Environment|Science|Technology

How California’s war on smog and its ambitious car pollution rules made everyone’s air cleaner

The Clean Air Act gave California the authority to issue tough pollution standards for vehicles, with EPA approval. The Trump administration is now trying to stop it.

March 31, 2026
How California’s war on smog and its ambitious car pollution rules made everyone’s air cleaner
Education|Environment|Health|Science

Ticks are the backyard threat southwestern Pennsylvania homeowners keep ignoring

A University of Pittsburgh researcher is studying why Pennsylvania residents who regularly encounter ticks still underestimate their risk of Lyme disease.

March 31, 2026
Ticks are the backyard threat southwestern Pennsylvania homeowners keep ignoring
Environment|Science|Technology|US|World

High winds cause power outages and property destruction as wild March weather blows in

Powerful winds and extreme weather have knocked out power, damaged property, and fueled wildfires across parts of the United States

March 14, 2026
High winds cause power outages and property destruction as wild March weather blows in
Business|Environment|Lifestyle

Power outages disrupt storm preparations for Hawaii residents

Power outages disrupt storm preparations for Hawaii residents

March 15, 2026
Power outages disrupt storm preparations for Hawaii residents
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US Energy secretary directs oil company to restore operations off California

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright has directed a Texas-based oil and gas company to restore operations in waters off southern California that were damaged by a 2015 oil spill, invoking the Defense Production Act

March 15, 2026
US Energy secretary directs oil company to restore operations off California
Environment|Technology|Travel

Minnesota braces for major winter storm; significant number of flights canceled or delayed at MSP Airport

Minnesota braces for major winter storm; significant number of flights canceled or delayed at MSP Airport

March 15, 2026
Minnesota braces for major winter storm; significant number of flights canceled or delayed at MSP Airport
Americas|Business|Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

'Fully engulfed in flames': Investigation underway after North Carolina home explodes

'Fully engulfed in flames': Investigation underway after North Carolina home explodes

March 15, 2026
'Fully engulfed in flames': Investigation underway after North Carolina home explodes
Business|Economy|Environment|Travel|World

Jet fuel prices are rising. That could make summer flights more expensive

Airline ticket prices are starting to climb as carriers respond to rising jet fuel costs tied to the war in Iran

March 14, 2026
Jet fuel prices are rising. That could make summer flights more expensive
Business|Environment|Health|Science|World

Ruptured pipe that leaked millions of gallons of raw waste into the Potomac is back in operation

The massive sewage pipe that ruptured and leaked millions of gallons of raw waste into the Potomac River has returned to operation after the completion of emergency repairs

March 14, 2026
Ruptured pipe that leaked millions of gallons of raw waste into the Potomac is back in operation
Environment|World

Indigenous women tour Ecuador oil field as warning against Amazon drilling expansion

About 30 Indigenous women from seven Amazon nationalities have traveled to Ecuador’s northern oil region to witness the environmental impacts of decades of oil and gas extraction

March 14, 2026
Indigenous women tour Ecuador oil field as warning against Amazon drilling expansion
Business|Environment|Technology|Travel|US|World

Passengers face hours-long delays across DC-area airports after equipment malfunction at air traffic control center

Passengers face hours-long delays across DC-area airports after equipment malfunction at air traffic control center

March 14, 2026
Passengers face hours-long delays across DC-area airports after equipment malfunction at air traffic control center
Business|Environment|Technology

Offshore wind project targeted by Trump administration starts sending power to the New England grid

An offshore wind project targeted by the Trump administration has begun sending power to New England’s electric grid

March 14, 2026
Offshore wind project targeted by Trump administration starts sending power to the New England grid
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|Travel|World

A strong chemical smell forces a 1-hour flight halt at 4 major DC-area airports

A strong chemical smell has forced a temporary halt to flights at four major airports near Washington, D.C. The FAA says air traffic controllers cannot manage traffic safely during the incident

March 14, 2026
A strong chemical smell forces a 1-hour flight halt at 4 major DC-area airports
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US eases some Russian oil sanctions but crude prices stay high

The U.S. is temporarily easing part of its sanctions measures on Russian oil, a reflection of global worries about sharply higher oil prices due to the Iran war

March 13, 2026
US eases some Russian oil sanctions but crude prices stay high
Environment|Science|World

US forecasts blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome and atmospheric river all at once

The United States is getting slammed by a stretch of weather extremes, from flooding rain to record heat and late-season snow

March 13, 2026
US forecasts blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome and atmospheric river all at once
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Case against man prosecutors say sold gun to Old Dominion shooter provides new details on the attack

Case against man prosecutors say sold gun to Old Dominion shooter provides new details on the attack

March 14, 2026
Case against man prosecutors say sold gun to Old Dominion shooter provides new details on the attack
Environment|Health|Science

EPA moves to weaken pollution limits on chemical used to sterilize medical equipment

The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed weakening air pollution limits for a chemical used to sterilize medical equipment

March 14, 2026
EPA moves to weaken pollution limits on chemical used to sterilize medical equipment
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump signs executive orders aimed at addressing home affordability concerns ahead of midterms

President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders that aim to make housing and mortgages more affordable

March 14, 2026
Trump signs executive orders aimed at addressing home affordability concerns ahead of midterms
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

'We're out here trying to educate folks': Florida enforces new mooring rules to protect waterways

'We're out here trying to educate folks': Florida enforces new mooring rules to protect waterways

March 14, 2026
'We're out here trying to educate folks': Florida enforces new mooring rules to protect waterways
Business|Economy|Environment|World

California farmers concerned over fertilizer shortage as Iran war disrupts shipments

California farmers concerned over fertilizer shortage as Iran war disrupts shipments

March 14, 2026
California farmers concerned over fertilizer shortage as Iran war disrupts shipments
Crime|Education|Environment|US

Baltimore firefighters get special training to better handle wildfires

Baltimore firefighters get special training to better handle wildfires

March 14, 2026
Baltimore firefighters get special training to better handle wildfires
Crime|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Sports

Ahwatukee residents say foul balls from nearby school are causing damage and safety concerns

Ahwatukee residents say foul balls from nearby school are causing damage and safety concerns

March 13, 2026
Ahwatukee residents say foul balls from nearby school are causing damage and safety concerns
Environment|Science|Travel

Raucous bird tornado touches down as snow geese make annual flight to Arctic

Thousands of snow geese touch down at a Pennsylvania reservoir each spring, turning sunrise into a loud, swirling liftoff that draws big crowds

March 13, 2026
Raucous bird tornado touches down as snow geese make annual flight to Arctic
Economy|Environment|Health|Science

Top FDA drug official is trying to hire a friend who's seeking a bold new warning on antidepressants

The Food and Drug Administration is reviewing a request for new warnings on antidepressant drugs, and that's presenting an unusual conflict of interest at the agency

March 05, 2026
Top FDA drug official is trying to hire a friend who's seeking a bold new warning on antidepressants
Economy|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology

In its hunt for critical minerals, the US is misconstruing what is and is not America’s

There’s a growing interest in mining the ocean seabed for minerals essential to technology. But whose minerals are they? A Law of the Sea scholar explains.

March 13, 2026
In its hunt for critical minerals, the US is misconstruing what is and is not America’s
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

How sewage treatment plants could handle food waste, sparing landfills and the climate

Rather than generating climate-warming emissions and wasting nutrients and energy, food waste can become a resource if processed in sewage treatment plants.

March 13, 2026
How sewage treatment plants could handle food waste, sparing landfills and the climate
Economy|Environment|Technology|US

Exclusive: ‘Rescuers were flying blind’: Inside the crucial $200,000 contract Kristi Noem’s team let lapse

Exclusive: ‘Rescuers were flying blind’: Inside the crucial $200,000 contract Kristi Noem’s team let lapse

March 13, 2026
Exclusive: ‘Rescuers were flying blind’: Inside the crucial $200,000 contract Kristi Noem’s team let lapse
Environment|Health|Sports|World

Paralympians ski in shorts and T-shirts, and some ask: Shouldn’t these Games be earlier?

At this month’s Milan Cortina Paralympics, some athletes competed in shorts, T-shirts and even tank tops

March 13, 2026
Paralympians ski in shorts and T-shirts, and some ask: Shouldn’t these Games be earlier?
Environment|Europe|Science|World

All but 2 of Austria's 96 glaciers have retreated over last 2 years

Alpine monitors are reporting that all but two of Austria’s 96 glaciers have retreated over the last two years and say such a “dramatic development” highlights the impact of climate change

March 13, 2026
All but 2 of Austria's 96 glaciers have retreated over last 2 years
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Iran is escalating the war by attacking ships along a key oil route. Here’s what we know.

Iran is escalating the war by attacking ships along a key oil route. Here’s what we know.

March 11, 2026
Iran is escalating the war by attacking ships along a key oil route. Here’s what we know.
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Iran war disrupts energy supplies as Iran's new leader resolves to keep fighting

Iran’s secretive new leader has issued his first public statements, resolving to keep fighting

March 12, 2026
Iran war disrupts energy supplies as Iran's new leader resolves to keep fighting
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Iran war and rising fuel costs could boost Panama Canal traffic, administrator says

The Panama Canal's administrator says the war in the Middle East and higher fuel prices make the canal more appealing for shippers

March 13, 2026
Iran war and rising fuel costs could boost Panama Canal traffic, administrator says
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

China positions itself as force for global stability at its annual Congress

China is signaling it will stay focused on technology and economic growth, even as U.S. tensions with Iran rise

March 12, 2026
China positions itself as force for global stability at its annual Congress
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

The Latest: Crude oil hits $100 a barrel as Iran vows to keep fighting after 6,000 US airstrikes

Iran’s new supreme leader vowed to keep attacking the country's Gulf Arab neighbors and using its threat of closing the Strait of Hormuz as leverage

March 12, 2026
The Latest: Crude oil hits $100 a barrel as Iran vows to keep fighting after 6,000 US airstrikes
Business|Economy|Environment|World

A war waged by the world’s wealthiest nation is hitting the wallets of those who can least afford it

A war waged by the world’s wealthiest nation is hitting the wallets of those who can least afford it

March 13, 2026
A war waged by the world’s wealthiest nation is hitting the wallets of those who can least afford it
Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

When GPS lies at sea: How electronic warfare is threatening ships and their crews

In addition to watching out for missile and drone attacks, mariners in conflict zones need to be on guard for GPS spoofing and other cyberattacks. The stakes are high and mariners are ill-prepared.

March 13, 2026
When GPS lies at sea: How electronic warfare is threatening ships and their crews
Environment|Science|Technology

A wildflower in California reveals a newly documented evolutionary process

A wildflower in California reveals a newly documented evolutionary process

March 13, 2026
A wildflower in California reveals a newly documented evolutionary process
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Trump administration sues California over the state's nation-leading vehicle-emission rules

The Trump administration is suing California over the state's nation-leading vehicle emission standards

March 13, 2026
Trump administration sues California over the state's nation-leading vehicle-emission rules
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Oil jumps to $100 per barrel and stocks sink worldwide with no clear end in sight for the Iran war

Worries about the war with Iran sent oil prices back to $100 per barrel and stocks sinking worldwide

March 12, 2026
Oil jumps to $100 per barrel and stocks sink worldwide with no clear end in sight for the Iran war
Crime|Education|Environment

Neighbors say deadly dog attack that killed beloved cat follows years of complaints

Neighbors say deadly dog attack that killed beloved cat follows years of complaints

March 13, 2026
Neighbors say deadly dog attack that killed beloved cat follows years of complaints
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Arkansas Game and Fish Commission seeks public help to protect endangered species

Arkansas Game and Fish Commission seeks public help to protect endangered species

March 13, 2026
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission seeks public help to protect endangered species
Crime|Environment|Lifestyle

Deputies rescue Wisconsin man from burning car on interstate

Deputies rescue Wisconsin man from burning car on interstate

March 13, 2026
Deputies rescue Wisconsin man from burning car on interstate
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump bragged about low gas prices. The Iran conflict has him doing an about-face

Oil and gas prices have spiked with the war in Iran

March 13, 2026
Trump bragged about low gas prices. The Iran conflict has him doing an about-face
Business|Economy|Environment|Political

Senate passes bipartisan housing bill to improve access and affordability

In a rare bipartisan effort for a deeply divided Congress, the Senate has passed a broad bill to make U.S. housing more accessible and affordable

March 12, 2026
Senate passes bipartisan housing bill to improve access and affordability
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Family of Vietnam War veteran killed in accident while mowing lawn speaks

Family of Vietnam War veteran killed in accident while mowing lawn speaks

March 13, 2026
Family of Vietnam War veteran killed in accident while mowing lawn speaks
Environment|Travel

An iconic Oregon waterfall was put up for sale on Redfin. Lawmakers approved the money to buy it

The state of Oregon may soon have some new public property: A spectacular waterfall, beloved by generations, that was recently put up for sale on Redfin

March 13, 2026
An iconic Oregon waterfall was put up for sale on Redfin. Lawmakers approved the money to buy it
Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Nearly 200-year-old mystery surrounding sign embedded in tree revealed to be unsolvable

Nearly 200-year-old mystery surrounding sign embedded in tree revealed to be unsolvable

March 13, 2026
Nearly 200-year-old mystery surrounding sign embedded in tree revealed to be unsolvable
Africa|Environment|World

Landslides in southern Ethiopia leave at least 50 people dead and 125 missing

An official says at least 50 people have died and 125 others are missing after landslides hit three districts in southern Ethiopia following a week of heavy rains

March 12, 2026
Landslides in southern Ethiopia leave at least 50 people dead and 125 missing
Business|Economy|Environment|World

With the Strait of Hormuz choked by war, the Panama Canal reaps the benefits

With the Strait of Hormuz choked by war, the Panama Canal reaps the benefits

March 13, 2026
With the Strait of Hormuz choked by war, the Panama Canal reaps the benefits
Business|Economy|Environment

Largest housing affordability package in a generation passes in the Senate

Largest housing affordability package in a generation passes in the Senate

March 13, 2026
Largest housing affordability package in a generation passes in the Senate
Environment|Travel

Residents call for federal support to stabilize coastline after winter storms

Residents call for federal support to stabilize coastline after winter storms

March 13, 2026
Residents call for federal support to stabilize coastline after winter storms
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Winter heat wave sends temperatures into the 90s in Southern California

With spring still a week away, Southern California is seeing a burst of summerlike heat, and forecasters warn that it raises the risk of heat illness

March 12, 2026
Winter heat wave sends temperatures into the 90s in Southern California
Environment|News|Science|US

Tracking destructive and deadly tornadoes in the US, in maps and charts

Tracking destructive and deadly tornadoes in the US, in maps and charts

July 02, 2024
Tracking destructive and deadly tornadoes in the US, in maps and charts
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|US

House on the verge of falling down a hill

House on the verge of falling down a hill

March 12, 2026
House on the verge of falling down a hill
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Senior forced to crawl up stairs after apartment elevator breaks: 'It's not humane'

Senior forced to crawl up stairs after apartment elevator breaks: 'It's not humane'

March 12, 2026
Senior forced to crawl up stairs after apartment elevator breaks: 'It's not humane'
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Oil soars above $100 after Iran says Strait of Hormuz will remain shut

Oil soars above $100 after Iran says Strait of Hormuz will remain shut

March 12, 2026
Oil soars above $100 after Iran says Strait of Hormuz will remain shut
Arts|Education|Environment|World

Smithsonian museum will revamp its slavery exhibit after artifact loan runs out

The National Museum of African American History and Culture is removing a rare slave ship timber from its “Slavery and Freedom” exhibit and returning it to South Africa

March 12, 2026
Smithsonian museum will revamp its slavery exhibit after artifact loan runs out
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Elderly couple identified as the 2 killed in Indiana during suspected tornado touchdown

Elderly couple identified as the 2 killed in Indiana during suspected tornado touchdown

March 12, 2026
Elderly couple identified as the 2 killed in Indiana during suspected tornado touchdown
Environment|Science|World

El Niño could be here soon, bringing wild weather and a hotter climate

El Niño could be here soon, bringing wild weather and a hotter climate

March 10, 2026
El Niño could be here soon, bringing wild weather and a hotter climate
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance

A successful USDA program that has supported more than 533,000 affordable rental homes in rural America is getting phased out

Hundreds of thousands of rural families could lose their affordable homes as mortgages the program supported expire by 2050.

March 12, 2026
A successful USDA program that has supported more than 533,000 affordable rental homes in rural America is getting phased out
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Drivers wonder if they should go electric as the war spikes gas prices

Oil and gasoline prices are rising as the war in Iran intensifies and other global conflicts affect supply

March 12, 2026
Drivers wonder if they should go electric as the war spikes gas prices
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Constant technology changes throw seniors a curve – and add to caregivers’ load

As devices get smarter, families and communities bear a heavier burden of technology caregiving for older adults.

March 12, 2026
Constant technology changes throw seniors a curve – and add to caregivers’ load
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

We study pandemics, and the resurgence of measles is a grim sign of what’s coming

Controlling the spread of many infections, including measles, depends on trust in public health, which is eroding.

March 12, 2026
We study pandemics, and the resurgence of measles is a grim sign of what’s coming
Arts|Crime|Education|Environment|Europe|MidEast|Political|Sports|World

Outdated intel likely led US to carry out deadly strike on Iranian elementary school, AP sources say

Outdated intelligence has likely led to the United States carrying out a deadly missile strike on an elementary school in Iran that killed over 165 people, many of them children, in the opening hours of the conflict, according to a U.S. official and a second person briefed on findings of a preliminary U

March 12, 2026
Outdated intel likely led US to carry out deadly strike on Iranian elementary school, AP sources say
Environment|US|World

Tornado kills 2 in Indiana as dangerous storms make their final push

Tornado kills 2 in Indiana as dangerous storms make their final push

March 11, 2026
Tornado kills 2 in Indiana as dangerous storms make their final push
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|World

Ships identify themselves as Chinese around Strait of Hormuz during Iran war to avoid attacks

Some commercial ships near or in the Strait of Hormuz and in the Persian Gulf have declared themselves as China-linked since the Iran war began, marine traffic data show, as their operators try to reduce risks of being targeted in attacks

March 12, 2026
Ships identify themselves as Chinese around Strait of Hormuz during Iran war to avoid attacks
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Gas is just the start: What else the Iran war could soon cost you

Gas is just the start: What else the Iran war could soon cost you

March 12, 2026
Gas is just the start: What else the Iran war could soon cost you
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

This drone manufacturer wants to protect Africa’s power, mining and oil assets

This drone manufacturer wants to protect Africa’s power, mining and oil assets

September 09, 2025
This drone manufacturer wants to protect Africa’s power, mining and oil assets
Environment|Science|US|World

Say goodbye to spring — a major weather pattern shift is coming

Say goodbye to spring — a major weather pattern shift is coming

March 12, 2026
Say goodbye to spring — a major weather pattern shift is coming
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Silicone wristbands can help scientists track people’s exposure to pollutants like ‘forever chemicals’

From wearable samplers to passive environmental monitoring, new research is changing how scientists observe chemical exposure – without invasive sampling.

March 09, 2026
Silicone wristbands can help scientists track people’s exposure to pollutants like ‘forever chemicals’
Business|Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World

Iran targets busiest international airport as top UN body demands halt to attacks on Gulf neighbors

Iran targeted the world’s busiest international airport Wednesday and attacked commercial ships as U.S. and Israeli strikes rocked Tehran, while the United Nations’ most powerful body demanded a halt to the Islamic Republic’s strikes on its Gulf neighbors that threaten global oil supplies

March 11, 2026
Iran targets busiest international airport as top UN body demands halt to attacks on Gulf neighbors
Environment|Health|Science|Travel|World

A red fox stows away on a cargo ship, traveling from England to the US

This stowaway truly was sly as a fox

March 12, 2026
A red fox stows away on a cargo ship, traveling from England to the US
Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Wealthy nations pledge record release of emergency oil reserves in a bid to calm surging prices

The International Energy Agency has agreed to release the largest volume of emergency oil reserves in its history, in a bid to counter the effects on energy markets of the war in the Middle East

March 11, 2026
Wealthy nations pledge record release of emergency oil reserves in a bid to calm surging prices
Crime|Environment|Health|Political|World

What we know on the 12th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 12th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

March 11, 2026
What we know on the 12th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
Crime|Environment|Health|Political|US|World

Tornadoes kill 2 in northwestern Indiana and raze buildings in Kankakee, Illinois

Tornadoes have killed at least two people in northwest Indiana and leveled buildings in Kankakee, Illinois

March 11, 2026
Tornadoes kill 2 in northwestern Indiana and raze buildings in Kankakee, Illinois
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Blistering summerlike temps are coming to Los Angeles

Southern California is seeing a burst of summerlike heat, and forecasters warn that it raises the risk of heat illness

March 12, 2026
Blistering summerlike temps are coming to Los Angeles
Environment|Science|Technology

Old NASA science satellite plunges back to Earth

An old NASA science satellite is no more

March 12, 2026
Old NASA science satellite plunges back to Earth
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle

Georgia police rescue runaway tortoise near school

Georgia police rescue runaway tortoise near school

March 12, 2026
Georgia police rescue runaway tortoise near school
Business|Environment|Finance|Health|Technology|Travel

A service dog named Alfred sparked a Lyft settlement in Minnesota with nationwide reach

Lyft has agreed to protect the rights of blind and disabled riders to travel with service animals under a Minnesota settlement that applies nationwide

March 12, 2026
A service dog named Alfred sparked a Lyft settlement in Minnesota with nationwide reach
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

A civil rights lawyer will lead the billionaire eBay founder's philanthropy for more inclusive AI

There’s a new leader at billionaire eBay founder Pierre Omidyar’s philanthropic firm

March 12, 2026
A civil rights lawyer will lead the billionaire eBay founder's philanthropy for more inclusive AI
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Boutique hosts fashion show to support child abuse survivors

Boutique hosts fashion show to support child abuse survivors

March 12, 2026
Boutique hosts fashion show to support child abuse survivors
Education|Environment|Science|Travel|US

First recorded sighting of once near-extinct swan species

First recorded sighting of once near-extinct swan species

March 12, 2026
First recorded sighting of once near-extinct swan species
Environment|Science|World

King penguins are the rare species benefiting from a warming world. But that could change

King penguins are adapting to climate change in a way that seems to help them breed successfully, which is unusual

March 12, 2026
King penguins are the rare species benefiting from a warming world. But that could change
Education|Environment|Science

DNA from a tiny but mighty insect could help reveal the timeline for prehistoric humans

DNA from a tiny but mighty insect could help reveal the timeline for prehistoric humans

March 11, 2026
DNA from a tiny but mighty insect could help reveal the timeline for prehistoric humans
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Spelman College students developing AI tool designed to help people talk to their plants

Spelman College students developing AI tool designed to help people talk to their plants

March 11, 2026
Spelman College students developing AI tool designed to help people talk to their plants
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Oil built the Persian Gulf. Desalinated water keeps it alive. War could threaten both

As the Iran war widens, experts say the Middle East’s real strategic weak point may be water — not oil

March 08, 2026
Oil built the Persian Gulf. Desalinated water keeps it alive. War could threaten both
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Fishermen want a voice in the science that controls their future

Fishermen want a voice in the science that controls their future

March 11, 2026
Fishermen want a voice in the science that controls their future
Environment|Food|Health|Science

A surprising percentage of produce from the nation’s largest supplier contains ‘forever’ pesticides

A surprising percentage of produce from the nation’s largest supplier contains ‘forever’ pesticides

March 11, 2026
A surprising percentage of produce from the nation’s largest supplier contains ‘forever’ pesticides
Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political

'Social workers showed up with donuts, but no housing:' Homeless encampment closures raising eyebrows

'Social workers showed up with donuts, but no housing:' Homeless encampment closures raising eyebrows

March 11, 2026
'Social workers showed up with donuts, but no housing:' Homeless encampment closures raising eyebrows
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Meet the goats helping kids build confidence at school

Meet the goats helping kids build confidence at school

March 11, 2026
Meet the goats helping kids build confidence at school
Economy|Education|Environment|Science

Universities survived Trump’s 2025 funding freeze, but the money still isn’t flowing to researchers

The Trump administration is leaning away from dramatic funding cuts and settlements with universities, and more toward standard tactics to try to limit funding.

March 11, 2026
Universities survived Trump’s 2025 funding freeze, but the money still isn’t flowing to researchers
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Fat cells burn energy to make heat – making them the next frontier of weight loss therapies

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy aid in weight loss by suppressing appetite. Researchers are looking next at how the body expends energy – including through fat.

March 11, 2026
Fat cells burn energy to make heat – making them the next frontier of weight loss therapies
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Do you really need a water filter? Here's what experts say

Most tap water in the U.S. is safe to drink

March 11, 2026
Do you really need a water filter? Here's what experts say
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

When will prices at the pump start to fall?

When will prices at the pump start to fall?

March 11, 2026
When will prices at the pump start to fall?
Education|Environment|Science

Why do mountaintops stay snowy?

The answer has to do with the air we breathe and that bright white snowpack, as an atmospheric scientist in Colorado explains.

March 09, 2026
Why do mountaintops stay snowy?
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

Bird losses are accelerating across North America, particularly in farming regions where agriculture is most intensive

Farming areas that use lots of fertilizers and pesticides stood out for the swift and accelerating decline of their bird populations.

March 11, 2026
Bird losses are accelerating across North America, particularly in farming regions where agriculture is most intensive
Economy|Environment|Technology

Virginia has a data center boon. Officials debate whether it's time to scrap its tax breaks

Virginia senators are pushing to curtail a 5.3% tax break for data centers

March 11, 2026
Virginia has a data center boon. Officials debate whether it's time to scrap its tax breaks
Environment|Science|World

At least 2 people killed as dangerous storms tear through central US with tornadoes and huge hail

At least 2 people killed as dangerous storms tear through central US with tornadoes and huge hail

March 11, 2026
At least 2 people killed as dangerous storms tear through central US with tornadoes and huge hail
Economy|Environment|US

House Republicans sweat Iran’s costs as they struggle to push economic agenda

House Republicans sweat Iran’s costs as they struggle to push economic agenda

March 11, 2026
House Republicans sweat Iran’s costs as they struggle to push economic agenda
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Japan marks 15 years since tsunami disaster as Takaichi pushes more nuclear energy use

Japan is marking the 15th anniversary of the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster on its northeastern coast as the government pushes for atomic energy use

March 11, 2026
Japan marks 15 years since tsunami disaster as Takaichi pushes more nuclear energy use
Business|Education|Environment|Travel|Videos

Tornado tears through Kankakee, Illinois

Video from Kankakee, Illinois, shows a tornado moving through the city, accompanied by strong gusts of wind that sent debris flying near a highway.

March 11, 2026
Tornado tears through Kankakee, Illinois
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

That purple Hawaii vacation lei likely came from Thailand, and some lawmakers want to change that

Flower garlands are synonymous with Hawaii

March 11, 2026
That purple Hawaii vacation lei likely came from Thailand, and some lawmakers want to change that
Environment|Science|US|World

Towering lava fountains of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano trigger park and highway closures

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano is shooting lava fountains up to 1,000 feet, and falling ash and volcanic fragments are forcing temporary closures on the Big Island

March 11, 2026
Towering lava fountains of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano trigger park and highway closures
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political|Sports|World

What we know on the 11th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 11th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

March 10, 2026
What we know on the 11th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
Business|Economy|Environment|Opinion|World

Why shadow tankers are the only ships still moving through the Strait of Hormuz

Despite Iranian threats to destroy any ships that pass through a key maritime route, some ships are still doing so.

March 11, 2026
Why shadow tankers are the only ships still moving through the Strait of Hormuz
Africa|Americas|Asia|Australia|Economy|Education|Environment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Food|Health|Interview|MidEast|Opinion|Political|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|Travel|US|Videos|World

Ronda Rousey says her double-comeback bout with Gina Carano is the biggest fight in MMA right now

Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano say their meeting on May 16 is the biggest fight that can be made in mixed martial arts, and they’re both thrilled to end their lengthy retirements for the long-awaited showdown

March 11, 2026
Ronda Rousey says her double-comeback bout with Gina Carano is the biggest fight in MMA right now
Environment|Science|Technology

NASA spacecraft makes an uncontrolled plunge back to Earth

NASA spacecraft makes an uncontrolled plunge back to Earth

March 11, 2026
NASA spacecraft makes an uncontrolled plunge back to Earth
Business|Crime|Environment|US|World

Massive fire breaks out aboard scrap metal barge on Delaware Bay

A massive fire has broken out on a barge carrying scrap metal on the Delaware Bay and was still burning by the evening

March 10, 2026
Massive fire breaks out aboard scrap metal barge on Delaware Bay
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Human waste backing up in basements is a gut-churning sign of US infrastructure problems

A major sewer pipe collapse has dumped hundreds of millions of gallons of sewage into the Potomac River, highlighting a nationwide problem involving failing infrastructure

March 10, 2026
Human waste backing up in basements is a gut-churning sign of US infrastructure problems
Business|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|US|World

Mother’s home birth experience highlights challenges with rising trend

Mother’s home birth experience highlights challenges with rising trend

March 11, 2026
Mother’s home birth experience highlights challenges with rising trend
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|World

How the Iran war and surging oil prices are affecting consumers at the gas pump and beyond

As the price of crude oil swings sharply, consumers are feeling the effects of the Iran war and its damage to worldwide energy production

March 10, 2026
How the Iran war and surging oil prices are affecting consumers at the gas pump and beyond
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

What Americans think about the war in Iran, according to recent polls

Americans are divided along party lines on U.S. military action against Iran, according to polls conducted since the war began, with most polls showing opposition is higher than support

March 10, 2026
What Americans think about the war in Iran, according to recent polls
Crime|Education|Environment

Historic elementary school suffers "extensive damage" in fire

Historic elementary school suffers "extensive damage" in fire

March 11, 2026
Historic elementary school suffers "extensive damage" in fire
Economy|Environment|Health|Science

Baltimore brings out sharpshooters to reduce deer population

Baltimore brings out sharpshooters to reduce deer population

March 11, 2026
Baltimore brings out sharpshooters to reduce deer population
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Once deemed the riskiest asteroid ever observed, asteroid 2024 YR4’s path is now clearer

Once deemed the riskiest asteroid ever observed, asteroid 2024 YR4’s path is now clearer

March 10, 2026
Once deemed the riskiest asteroid ever observed, asteroid 2024 YR4’s path is now clearer
Americas|Environment|Europe|Science

Mad River ice jam still stuck

Mad River ice jam still stuck

March 10, 2026
Mad River ice jam still stuck
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political

In a time of war with Iran, Americans unite in aggravation over sticker shock at the gas pump

It seems that a country divided on many fronts is finding common ground at the gas pumps

March 10, 2026
In a time of war with Iran, Americans unite in aggravation over sticker shock at the gas pump
Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Satellite-driven research helps oyster farmers choose sites with more confidence

Satellite-driven research helps oyster farmers choose sites with more confidence

March 10, 2026
Satellite-driven research helps oyster farmers choose sites with more confidence
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Astrophysicists trace the origin of valuable metals in space, from colliding stars to merging galaxies

Gold and platinum are found in space, created when two stars collide. Astrophysicists can even trace this process further back, to the merger of galaxies.

March 10, 2026
Astrophysicists trace the origin of valuable metals in space, from colliding stars to merging galaxies
Arts|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle

Photographer finds purpose in Southwest Florida's nature

Photographer finds purpose in Southwest Florida's nature

March 10, 2026
Photographer finds purpose in Southwest Florida's nature
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Opinion

Gifts from top 50 US philanthropists jumped to $22.4B in 2025 − Mike Bloomberg, Bill Gates and the estate of Paul Allen lead a list of the biggest givers

Three philanthropy scholars size up the latest data on gifts from the country’s biggest philanthropists.

March 10, 2026
Gifts from top 50 US philanthropists jumped to $22.4B in 2025 − Mike Bloomberg, Bill Gates and the estate of Paul Allen lead a list of the biggest givers
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|US|Videos

'That’s the kind of town we are': Community steps up for Michigan tornado victims

'That’s the kind of town we are': Community steps up for Michigan tornado victims

March 10, 2026
'That’s the kind of town we are': Community steps up for Michigan tornado victims
Arts|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle

Art piece remembers familiar tree lost during winter storm

Art piece remembers familiar tree lost during winter storm

March 10, 2026
Art piece remembers familiar tree lost during winter storm
Business|Education|Environment|Food|Lifestyle|Travel

Michigan farm giving visitors a hands-on look at Michigan maple syrup tapping

Michigan farm giving visitors a hands-on look at Michigan maple syrup tapping

March 10, 2026
Michigan farm giving visitors a hands-on look at Michigan maple syrup tapping
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Michael Bloomberg, biggest donor of 2025, tops Philanthropy 50 list for third year in a row

Michael Bloomberg tops a new list of America’s biggest donors, after giving billions to a wide range of causes

March 10, 2026
Michael Bloomberg, biggest donor of 2025, tops Philanthropy 50 list for third year in a row
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|World

Off-duty firefighter uses gear, garden hose to knock down house fire

Off-duty firefighter uses gear, garden hose to knock down house fire

March 10, 2026
Off-duty firefighter uses gear, garden hose to knock down house fire
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle

For the Love of Paws cat rescue destroyed by fire; 11 cats killed

For the Love of Paws cat rescue destroyed by fire; 11 cats killed

March 10, 2026
For the Love of Paws cat rescue destroyed by fire; 11 cats killed
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

A man's battle with life-changing alpha gal syndrome and his push for awareness

A man's battle with life-changing alpha gal syndrome and his push for awareness

March 10, 2026
A man's battle with life-changing alpha gal syndrome and his push for awareness
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Mother, daughter reject millions as data center land dispute continues

Mother, daughter reject millions as data center land dispute continues

March 10, 2026
Mother, daughter reject millions as data center land dispute continues
Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|World

Colorado mountain town mystery surrounds arson and death investigation near trailhead

Colorado mountain town mystery surrounds arson and death investigation near trailhead

March 10, 2026
Colorado mountain town mystery surrounds arson and death investigation near trailhead
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Why cloud service outages ripple across the internet – and the economy

It makes sense for companies and organizations to outsource key internet services, but with those services in the hands of a few corporations, failures have a wide impact.

March 10, 2026
Why cloud service outages ripple across the internet – and the economy
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Mining the ocean floor: 5 deep-sea sources of critical minerals essential to technology, and the fragile marine life at risk

Critical minerals are found in several forms in the ocean, from potato-size nodules to brine pools. They are also in some of the least understood parts of our planet.

March 10, 2026
Mining the ocean floor: 5 deep-sea sources of critical minerals essential to technology, and the fragile marine life at risk
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Taking to social media to complain about hot subway rides? You're not alone, study says

A new study in the journal Nature Cities shows that as temperatures rise aboveground, the number of subway riders reporting uncomfortable heat belowground increases

March 10, 2026
Taking to social media to complain about hot subway rides? You're not alone, study says
Environment|Science|Technology

Trump has undermined the agency tasked with making sure America never has another nuclear meltdown

Trump has undermined the agency tasked with making sure America never has another nuclear meltdown

March 10, 2026
Trump has undermined the agency tasked with making sure America never has another nuclear meltdown
Africa|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

UN peacekeepers defy South Sudan military's order to leave opposition-held town

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan says it will not comply with a government order to shut down its base in Akobo, an opposition stronghold near the Ethiopian border where tens of thousands of refugees have fled

March 10, 2026
UN peacekeepers defy South Sudan military's order to leave opposition-held town
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Why emergency oil releases won’t fix this crisis

Why emergency oil releases won’t fix this crisis

March 10, 2026
Why emergency oil releases won’t fix this crisis
Arts|Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World

15 years after Fukushima meltdown, an innkeeper makes radiation surveys to revitalize her hometown

Tomoko Kobayashi reopened her inn in northeastern Fukushima to bring a sense of normal life back to her deserted hometown five years after the nuclear disaster

March 10, 2026
15 years after Fukushima meltdown, an innkeeper makes radiation surveys to revitalize her hometown
Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World

Trump says Iran war could be over soon, but oil disruption would trigger harsher US strikes

U.S. President Donald Trump says the war against Iran could be short-lived

March 09, 2026
Trump says Iran war could be over soon, but oil disruption would trigger harsher US strikes
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political

A partial government shutdown has hit the Department of Homeland Security. Here’s what that means

A partial government shutdown has hit the Department of Homeland Security. Here’s what that means

February 13, 2026
A partial government shutdown has hit the Department of Homeland Security. Here’s what that means
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

What we know on the 10th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 10th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

March 09, 2026
What we know on the 10th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
Economy|Education|Environment|Science

For frigid East it may be hard to fathom, but the US had its second-warmest winter on record

Federal meteorologists say the continental United States just had its second-warmest winter on record, even as many endure bitter cold

March 10, 2026
For frigid East it may be hard to fathom, but the US had its second-warmest winter on record
Business|Economy|Environment|World

War in Iran has US gas prices spiking. Drilling for more oil here won’t fix things

War in Iran has US gas prices spiking. Drilling for more oil here won’t fix things

March 10, 2026
War in Iran has US gas prices spiking. Drilling for more oil here won’t fix things
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Trump administration starts to panic over rapidly rising oil costs

Trump administration starts to panic over rapidly rising oil costs

March 10, 2026
Trump administration starts to panic over rapidly rising oil costs
Environment|Science|Technology

New observations show the aftermath of a spacecraft intentionally colliding with an asteroid

New observations show the aftermath of a spacecraft intentionally colliding with an asteroid

March 10, 2026
New observations show the aftermath of a spacecraft intentionally colliding with an asteroid
Business|Environment|Health

A Virginia boater is suing a Washington utility for the Potomac River sewage spill

A Virginia boater is suing DC Water, saying its negligence led to a massive sewage leak into the Potomac River

March 10, 2026
A Virginia boater is suing a Washington utility for the Potomac River sewage spill
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science

US is less prone to oil price shocks than in past decades

Oil prices affect the US economy differently than in past decades. Nowadays, the US is less reliant on oil imports and uses less oil to produce more economic output.

March 10, 2026
US is less prone to oil price shocks than in past decades
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Alaska’s glacial lakes are expanding, increasing the risk of destructive outburst floods

Scientists mapped the evolution of 140 glacial lakes in Alaska and found a way to tell how much larger and destructive they can get as their glaciers melt.

March 10, 2026
Alaska’s glacial lakes are expanding, increasing the risk of destructive outburst floods
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health

Salinas transitional housing opens after past developer funding misuse allegations

Salinas transitional housing opens after past developer funding misuse allegations

March 10, 2026
Salinas transitional housing opens after past developer funding misuse allegations
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump administration criticizes court rulings slowing immigration agenda in Supreme Court appeal

The Trump administration is criticizing lower court judges who have slowed its efforts to strip legal protections from a broad swath of migrants living in the U.S. It's asking the Supreme Court to clear the way for moves that could expose thousands more people to deportation

March 10, 2026
Trump administration criticizes court rulings slowing immigration agenda in Supreme Court appeal
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Westbrook mom collects, donates feminine products to Maine girls

Westbrook mom collects, donates feminine products to Maine girls

March 10, 2026
Westbrook mom collects, donates feminine products to Maine girls
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Environment

Developers share new plans to transform former Six Flags

Developers share new plans to transform former Six Flags

March 09, 2026
Developers share new plans to transform former Six Flags
Americas|Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

3 people hospitalized after car is torn in half in high-speed crash

3 people hospitalized after car is torn in half in high-speed crash

March 09, 2026
3 people hospitalized after car is torn in half in high-speed crash
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Iran war sends shockwaves through African fuel market and economies

Rising global oil prices triggered by the Iran war are increasing economic pressures across Africa, where most countries rely heavily on imported petroleum products

March 09, 2026
Iran war sends shockwaves through African fuel market and economies
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Political

Once a beacon of cheap homes, Nevada has become a symbol of America's struggle with high costs

Many voters are frustrated by rising prices for essentials like housing

March 09, 2026
Once a beacon of cheap homes, Nevada has become a symbol of America's struggle with high costs
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Europe|Travel|World

Glasgow building fire closes Scotland's busiest train station and disrupts rail services

A fire next to Glasgow Central Station has disrupted rail services across Scotland

March 09, 2026
Glasgow building fire closes Scotland's busiest train station and disrupts rail services
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

He used to live in 'Tent City.' Now, he's trying to get others into rehab

He used to live in 'Tent City.' Now, he's trying to get others into rehab

March 09, 2026
He used to live in 'Tent City.' Now, he's trying to get others into rehab
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Hims & Hers Health and Novo Nordisk end lawsuit over weight loss medications, enter collaboration

Hims & Hers Health has agreed to stop selling compound versions of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy and other weight-loss drugs, ending for now a patent lawsuit

March 09, 2026
Hims & Hers Health and Novo Nordisk end lawsuit over weight loss medications, enter collaboration
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|World

Man turns a church shoe drive into a mission to help people around the world

Man turns a church shoe drive into a mission to help people around the world

March 09, 2026
Man turns a church shoe drive into a mission to help people around the world
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Interview|Lifestyle

Q&A: Activists, 'sister-friends' Gloria Steinem and Leymah Gbowee channel their bond into a new book

They call themselves “sister-friends.”

March 09, 2026
Q&A: Activists, 'sister-friends' Gloria Steinem and Leymah Gbowee channel their bond into a new book
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

As Iran war shakes energy system, some see powerful argument for renewable energy

The Iran war is shaking the global energy system and with it Earth's climate future

March 09, 2026
As Iran war shakes energy system, some see powerful argument for renewable energy
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Abandoned Pennsylvania mines and waste-heat recycling could make the state’s massive new data centers far more sustainable

In Pennsylvania, new data centers could require enough electricity to power 11 million homes.

March 09, 2026
Abandoned Pennsylvania mines and waste-heat recycling could make the state’s massive new data centers far more sustainable
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

A reporter in Nashville has been covering ICE arrests in her community. Then she was detained herself

A reporter in Nashville has been covering ICE arrests in her community. Then she was detained herself

March 07, 2026
A reporter in Nashville has been covering ICE arrests in her community. Then she was detained herself
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science

This weekend’s US clock change is a problem, and there’s a deep divide on how to fix it

This is the weekend when clocks move ahead, causing angst, lost sleep and health issues for many

March 06, 2026
This weekend’s US clock change is a problem, and there’s a deep divide on how to fix it
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

New strikes light up the night in Tehran as Israel vows 'many surprises'

Flames rose above an oil storage facility in Tehran as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised “many surprises” for the next phase of the week-old war

March 07, 2026
New strikes light up the night in Tehran as Israel vows 'many surprises'
Environment|Science|World

Authorities search debris after suspected tornadoes kill 6 in Michigan, Oklahoma

Authorities in southern Michigan have searched through rubble and debris in the aftermath of suspected tornadoes that killed four people during powerful storms also blamed for two deaths in Oklahoma

March 07, 2026
Authorities search debris after suspected tornadoes kill 6 in Michigan, Oklahoma
Environment|Science|US|World

Severe storms that spawned destructive tornadoes leave 8 dead across the Central US

Severe storms that spawned destructive tornadoes leave 8 dead across the Central US

March 06, 2026
Severe storms that spawned destructive tornadoes leave 8 dead across the Central US
Business|Environment|Health|Technology

Ford recalls 1.74 million of its cars over rearview display issues

Ford has issued two recalls affecting nearly 1.74 million of its cars in the U.S., due to software issues impacting the vehicles’ rearview camera displays that could increase crash risks

March 08, 2026
Ford recalls 1.74 million of its cars over rearview display issues
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

High school students develop AI wildfire suppression system for global competitio

High school students develop AI wildfire suppression system for global competitio

March 08, 2026
High school students develop AI wildfire suppression system for global competitio
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Woman pleads for safe return of two missing horses

Woman pleads for safe return of two missing horses

March 08, 2026
Woman pleads for safe return of two missing horses
Business|Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|US|World

At least 4 dead, several others injured after multiple tornadoes hit Southwest Michigan, authorities say

At least 4 dead, several others injured after multiple tornadoes hit Southwest Michigan, authorities say

March 08, 2026
At least 4 dead, several others injured after multiple tornadoes hit Southwest Michigan, authorities say
Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle

Community concerned after deer spotted with Halloween bucket stuck on its head

Community concerned after deer spotted with Halloween bucket stuck on its head

March 08, 2026
Community concerned after deer spotted with Halloween bucket stuck on its head
Africa|Environment|World

At least 25 dead in Kenya after heavy rain brings flash floods and flight disruption to Nairobi

At least 25 people are known to have died after heavy rain caused flooding and flight disruption in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi

March 07, 2026
At least 25 dead in Kenya after heavy rain brings flash floods and flight disruption to Nairobi
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Cuba says crews repaired a large power plant that caused a massive outage

Cuban officials say they expect to soon restart a large thermoelectric plant after it shut down earlier in the week and sparked a massive blackout

March 08, 2026
Cuba says crews repaired a large power plant that caused a massive outage
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Trump administration and Democrats at odds over risk to US weapons stockpiles from Iran war

The U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran have raised concerns among Democrats and others about diminishing American stockpiles of certain weapons

March 07, 2026
Trump administration and Democrats at odds over risk to US weapons stockpiles from Iran war
Environment|Science|US|World

This weird winter was one of the warmest — and coldest — on record. It’s a glimpse of our future

This weird winter was one of the warmest — and coldest — on record. It’s a glimpse of our future

March 07, 2026
This weird winter was one of the warmest — and coldest — on record. It’s a glimpse of our future
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Hong Kong firm seeks $2 billion over Panama's takeover of 2 key canal ports

A subsidiary of a Hong Kong-based company that has lost control of two critical ports on the Panama Canal says it is seeking $2 billion of compensation in damages from Panama over its “illegal” takeover of the ports

March 07, 2026
Hong Kong firm seeks $2 billion over Panama's takeover of 2 key canal ports
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political|World

Portland residents near ICE building win court order limiting agents' tear gas use

Affordable housing residents near a federal immigration building in Portland, Oregon, have won a court order limiting federal officers’ use of tear gas during protests at the facility

March 07, 2026
Portland residents near ICE building win court order limiting agents' tear gas use
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

How to help civilians impacted by the Middle East conflict

How to help civilians impacted by the Middle East conflict

March 07, 2026
How to help civilians impacted by the Middle East conflict
Business|Environment|Health|US|World

A wedding proposal and a promotion honored a Coast Guardsman before he died of injuries from mission

A U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer has died after being injured while on a medical evacuation mission off the Washington coast

March 07, 2026
A wedding proposal and a promotion honored a Coast Guardsman before he died of injuries from mission
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|Lifestyle|Stock Markets|US|World

Noem's firing is little comfort to Minneapolis residents struggling to recover from crackdown

A Latino grocery owner in Minnesota says Kristi Noem’s ousting does not undo the damage from the federal immigration crackdown

March 07, 2026
Noem's firing is little comfort to Minneapolis residents struggling to recover from crackdown
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment

Two charged for hazmat explosion at waste facility

Two charged for hazmat explosion at waste facility

March 07, 2026
Two charged for hazmat explosion at waste facility
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Spacecraft's impact changed asteroid's orbit around the sun in a save-the-Earth test, study finds

A new study has found that an asteroid NASA used for target practice a few years ago was nudged into a slightly different route around the sun

March 07, 2026
Spacecraft's impact changed asteroid's orbit around the sun in a save-the-Earth test, study finds
Environment|US|World

National Fire grows to more than 35,000 acres; now 64% contained

National Fire grows to more than 35,000 acres; now 64% contained

March 07, 2026
National Fire grows to more than 35,000 acres; now 64% contained
Business|Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|Political

Windshield barnacle ban ordinance introduced by Philadelphia councilmember

Windshield barnacle ban ordinance introduced by Philadelphia councilmember

March 07, 2026
Windshield barnacle ban ordinance introduced by Philadelphia councilmember
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

A boost for Moscow in the shadow of Iran war: US allows India to buy Russian oil for a month

The U.S. Treasury Department’s decision to allow India to buy Russian oil for 30 days underscores a boost for Moscow's fortunes against the backdrop of the Iran war as Russia's oil export earnings help pay for its own war against Ukraine

March 07, 2026
A boost for Moscow in the shadow of Iran war: US allows India to buy Russian oil for a month
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

GPS jamming is emerging as an increasingly prevalent — and troubling — weapon of war

GPS jamming is emerging as an increasingly prevalent — and troubling — weapon of war

March 06, 2026
GPS jamming is emerging as an increasingly prevalent — and troubling — weapon of war
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

Public health needs steady budgets – and federal funding uncertainty causes real harms, even if the money is later restored

Public health depends on long-term planning, and when that planning is interrupted, some programs never recover.

March 06, 2026
Public health needs steady budgets – and federal funding uncertainty causes real harms, even if the money is later restored
Economy|Environment|World

Venezuela’s fragile environment faces rising risks as US pushes for oil and critical minerals and illegal gold mining spreads

The Orinoco Basin is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. It’s also rich in oil, gold and critical minerals crucial to modern technology.

March 06, 2026
Venezuela’s fragile environment faces rising risks as US pushes for oil and critical minerals and illegal gold mining spreads
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Scientists are trying to solve the mystery of whether global warming is speeding up. A new study says it has the answer

Scientists are trying to solve the mystery of whether global warming is speeding up. A new study says it has the answer

March 06, 2026
Scientists are trying to solve the mystery of whether global warming is speeding up. A new study says it has the answer
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Lifestyle

Maine's catch of lobster declines again as high costs and climate change impact industry

Maine’s catch of lobsters has declined for the fourth straight year as the industry continued to grapple with soaring business costs, inflation and a changing ocean

March 06, 2026
Maine's catch of lobster declines again as high costs and climate change impact industry
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Gulf allies complain US didn't notify them of Iran attacks and ignored their warnings, sources say

Officials say Iran’s retaliatory attacks in the Middle East over strikes from Israel and the U.S. have left some of America’s partners in the Gulf frustrated over a lack of notice or adequate defense

March 06, 2026
Gulf allies complain US didn't notify them of Iran attacks and ignored their warnings, sources say
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Power slowly being restored in western Cuba as crews work at damaged plant

Swaths of Cuba remain without power nearly a day after a massive blackout hit the western part of the island in the latest outage blamed on a fragile electric grid and a lack of fuel

March 05, 2026
Power slowly being restored in western Cuba as crews work at damaged plant
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Demand for minerals to power technology could triple by 2030, UN political chief says

The United Nations political chief says demand for critical minerals that power technology from smartphones to missiles could triple by 2030 and quadruple by 2040

March 06, 2026
Demand for minerals to power technology could triple by 2030, UN political chief says
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Kentwood parents learn English through Literacy Center partnership to better connect with their kids' schools

Kentwood parents learn English through Literacy Center partnership to better connect with their kids' schools

March 06, 2026
Kentwood parents learn English through Literacy Center partnership to better connect with their kids' schools
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Health|Lifestyle

Beyond Meat drops the 'Meat' from its name as it expands to plant-based drinks and snacks

Beyond Meat is dropping “meat” from its name as it moves beyond the struggling market for plant-based burgers, sausages and tenders and expands into new categories like protein drinks

March 06, 2026
Beyond Meat drops the 'Meat' from its name as it expands to plant-based drinks and snacks
Crime|Environment

Attorneys for suspect in Los Angeles' Palisades Fire seek his release based on new evidence

Defense attorneys for the man accused of sparking the deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles are calling for his release in light of new evidence

March 06, 2026
Attorneys for suspect in Los Angeles' Palisades Fire seek his release based on new evidence
Environment|Science|US|World

Millions of Americans under threat of tornadoes as spring storm season kicks in early in the US

Forecasters say the first major storm outbreak ahead of spring is threatening much of the central U.S. They warn strong tornadoes and other forms of severe weather are possible

March 06, 2026
Millions of Americans under threat of tornadoes as spring storm season kicks in early in the US
Environment|Science|Technology|World

The sea is higher than we thought and millions more are at risk, study finds

A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot or about 30 centimeters

March 05, 2026
The sea is higher than we thought and millions more are at risk, study finds
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

US stocks rebound after strong economic updates and as oil prices stop spiking

The U.S. stock market rebounded after oil prices stopped spiking and reports gave encouraging updates on the economy

March 04, 2026
US stocks rebound after strong economic updates and as oil prices stop spiking
Economy|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology|World

Persian Gulf desalination plants could become military targets in regional war

Key sources of drinking water have been targets in past conflicts. And Iranian strikes have already hit close to some.

March 06, 2026
Persian Gulf desalination plants could become military targets in regional war
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Blackout is still on in western Cuba as crews rush to repair damaged thermoelectric plant

Swaths of Cuba remain without power nearly a day after a massive blackout hit the western part of the island in the latest outage blamed on a fragile electric grid and a lack of fuel

March 05, 2026
Blackout is still on in western Cuba as crews rush to repair damaged thermoelectric plant
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Researchers are combining drones and AI to make removing land mines faster and safer

Using drones makes detecting land mines safer. Using AI to fuse data from multiple types of sensors on the drones makes it more efficient.

March 05, 2026
Researchers are combining drones and AI to make removing land mines faster and safer
Economy|Environment|Science

2025 was hotter than it should have been – 5 influences and a dirty surprise offer clues to what’s ahead

Solar cycles, sea ice and rising electricity use all play a role. So does an unhealthy surprise that has been quietly hiding a large amount of global warming – until now.

March 05, 2026
2025 was hotter than it should have been – 5 influences and a dirty surprise offer clues to what’s ahead
Crime|Environment|Health|Technology

They have a nose for finding people. Bloodhounds and their low-tech sniffers help police track

The North Dakota Highway Patrol's newest recruit has floppy ears, four legs and a powerful tool for finding people

March 05, 2026
They have a nose for finding people. Bloodhounds and their low-tech sniffers help police track
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Technology

Trump, tech companies sign voluntary pledge to protect consumers from rising electricity costs

Trump, tech companies sign voluntary pledge to protect consumers from rising electricity costs

March 05, 2026
Trump, tech companies sign voluntary pledge to protect consumers from rising electricity costs
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump says deal on data centers will lower electricity costs, but offers few details

President Donald Trump is pressing big tech to build its own power as AI data centers spark anger over electric bills

March 05, 2026
Trump says deal on data centers will lower electricity costs, but offers few details
Education|Environment|Health|Political|World

Navigating conversations with children about war, conflict and other traumatic events

Experts say adults can help children cope with the latest conflict in the Middle East by making space for conversation, validating their feelings and limiting exposure to frightening or inaccurate information

March 05, 2026
Navigating conversations with children about war, conflict and other traumatic events
Economy|Environment|Travel|World

The Iran war has upended flights across the Middle East. Here's what travelers should know

The U.S. and Israel’s joint war against Iran has already upended travel across the Middle East, stranding hundreds of thousands of people

March 04, 2026
The Iran war has upended flights across the Middle East. Here's what travelers should know
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Sports

Gov. Pritzker tries to downplay concerns about locking in Bears stadium in Illinois over Indiana

Gov. Pritzker tries to downplay concerns about locking in Bears stadium in Illinois over Indiana

March 05, 2026
Gov. Pritzker tries to downplay concerns about locking in Bears stadium in Illinois over Indiana
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

Potholes causing problems for drivers across Massachusetts

Potholes causing problems for drivers across Massachusetts

March 05, 2026
Potholes causing problems for drivers across Massachusetts
Economy|Environment|Health|Science

Baltimore to start killing deer with sharpshooters to bring population to healthy levels

Baltimore to start killing deer with sharpshooters to bring population to healthy levels

March 05, 2026
Baltimore to start killing deer with sharpshooters to bring population to healthy levels
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Europe|Lifestyle|US

Women in Construction Week highlights growing opportunities in the trades

Women in Construction Week highlights growing opportunities in the trades

March 05, 2026
Women in Construction Week highlights growing opportunities in the trades
Americas|Crime|Environment|Lifestyle

'They're everywhere': Chickens overrun Sacramento neighborhood, leaving residents frustrated

'They're everywhere': Chickens overrun Sacramento neighborhood, leaving residents frustrated

March 05, 2026
'They're everywhere': Chickens overrun Sacramento neighborhood, leaving residents frustrated
Education|Environment|Science|World

Scientists find sea levels are already much higher than we thought. That could spell trouble for the future

Scientists find sea levels are already much higher than we thought. That could spell trouble for the future

March 05, 2026
Scientists find sea levels are already much higher than we thought. That could spell trouble for the future
Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Shelter cats take on new responsibilities

Shelter cats take on new responsibilities

March 05, 2026
Shelter cats take on new responsibilities
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

Pier restoration brings hope to community

Pier restoration brings hope to community

March 05, 2026
Pier restoration brings hope to community
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Political

Former employee says he was forced to resign after pointing out a contract that violated city policy

Former employee says he was forced to resign after pointing out a contract that violated city policy

March 04, 2026
Former employee says he was forced to resign after pointing out a contract that violated city policy
Business|Environment|Europe|World

Russia blames Ukrainian sea drones after tanker explodes and sinks in the Mediterranean

Libyan authorities say a Russian-flagged tanker carrying liquefied natural gas exploded and erupted in flames before sinking in the Mediterranean Sea off the North African country's coast

March 04, 2026
Russia blames Ukrainian sea drones after tanker explodes and sinks in the Mediterranean
Economy|Education|Environment|Health

Housing First helps people find permanent homes in Detroit − but HUD plans to divert funds to short-term solutions

Detroit’s homelessness response system could lose millions of dollars in federal funding for permanent supportive housing as the city’s homelessness rates increase.

March 04, 2026
Housing First helps people find permanent homes in Detroit − but HUD plans to divert funds to short-term solutions
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science

When unpaid cooking, cleaning and child care get a dollar value, income inequality in the US shrinks – but the gap has grown since 1965

Women’s unpaid work at home has declined much more than men’s contributions have increased.

March 04, 2026
When unpaid cooking, cleaning and child care get a dollar value, income inequality in the US shrinks – but the gap has grown since 1965
Education|Environment|Health|Science

I study why zebrafish larva prefer to circle left or right, to understand how and why human brains encode right- and left-handedness

Being left- or right-handed – and the paw, eye, fin and wing equivalents – is a product of genes, development and the environment.

March 04, 2026
I study why zebrafish larva prefer to circle left or right, to understand how and why human brains encode right- and left-handedness
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Everything we know on day 4 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

Everything we know on day 4 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

March 03, 2026
Everything we know on day 4 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
Environment|Health|Science

Community "powdered" by dust from quarry, raising health concerns

Community "powdered" by dust from quarry, raising health concerns

March 04, 2026
Community "powdered" by dust from quarry, raising health concerns
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

"Rat lovers" wanted to adopt dozens of rodents surrendered in Massachusetts

"Rat lovers" wanted to adopt dozens of rodents surrendered in Massachusetts

March 04, 2026
"Rat lovers" wanted to adopt dozens of rodents surrendered in Massachusetts
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US

New York’s congestion toll into Manhattan upheld by a federal judge over Trump’s objections

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to halt New York’s first-in-the-nation congestion fee on drivers entering Manhattan

March 04, 2026
New York’s congestion toll into Manhattan upheld by a federal judge over Trump’s objections
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Gasoline and diesel prices spike overnight as anxious drivers fill up tanks

The average price for a gallon of gasoline jumped 11 cents overnight in the U.S. And drivers in Europe waited in line to fill their tanks with fuel

March 03, 2026
Gasoline and diesel prices spike overnight as anxious drivers fill up tanks
Business|Economy|Environment|World

'Not enough to trigger a recession': Nebraska feels oil blowback from Iran-US conflict

'Not enough to trigger a recession': Nebraska feels oil blowback from Iran-US conflict

March 04, 2026
'Not enough to trigger a recession': Nebraska feels oil blowback from Iran-US conflict
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

High-tech snowplows and AI help cities clean up from big storms

Cities across the U.S. have been integrating video monitoring, GPS mapping and artificial intelligence into snow removal operations that once relied almost entirely on manual planning

March 04, 2026
High-tech snowplows and AI help cities clean up from big storms
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Sports

Toddler found alive inside impounded car in Detroit lot; father in custody

Toddler found alive inside impounded car in Detroit lot; father in custody

March 04, 2026
Toddler found alive inside impounded car in Detroit lot; father in custody
Economy|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology

A Plan B for space? On the risks of concentrating national space power in private hands

What does it mean for national security if access to Earth’s orbit depends largely on one company?

March 03, 2026
A Plan B for space? On the risks of concentrating national space power in private hands
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|World

A total lunar eclipse is turning the moon red. Here’s how to watch

A total lunar eclipse is turning the moon red. Here’s how to watch

March 03, 2026
A total lunar eclipse is turning the moon red. Here’s how to watch
Economy|Environment|Food|Health|Science

Investigation finds ‘secretly’ added chemicals of unknown safety in US food supply

Investigation finds ‘secretly’ added chemicals of unknown safety in US food supply

March 03, 2026
Investigation finds ‘secretly’ added chemicals of unknown safety in US food supply
Australia|Environment|Science|World

Crocodile caught in an Australian creek 1,200 miles from its tropical habitat

A crocodile has been caught in an Australian creek on the temperate east coast far from the species' tropical habitat

March 03, 2026
Crocodile caught in an Australian creek 1,200 miles from its tropical habitat
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump pushes back on mounting criticism about his Iran war battle plan as conflict spreads

President Donald Trump is pushing back on criticism that he hasn’t done enough to explain why it was necessary to start a war with Iran now or to articulate his vision for an endgame to the escalating conflict

March 03, 2026
Trump pushes back on mounting criticism about his Iran war battle plan as conflict spreads
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

From doubts about nuke talks to an Air Force One flight, what led up to Trump's order to strike Iran

President Donald Trump says he was not pleased with the way that negotiations with Iran were proceeding

March 03, 2026
From doubts about nuke talks to an Air Force One flight, what led up to Trump's order to strike Iran
Environment|Health|Political|US

Former Trump Cabinet secretary Ryan Zinke won't seek reelection to a Montana US House seat

A Republican lawmaker from Montana who served as interior secretary during President Donald Trump’s first administration says he will not seek reelection to a fifth term

March 03, 2026
Former Trump Cabinet secretary Ryan Zinke won't seek reelection to a Montana US House seat
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Political|Science

Iowa water quality and cancer rates: Atlantic-area grandparents push lawmakers to act on pollution concerns

Iowa water quality and cancer rates: Atlantic-area grandparents push lawmakers to act on pollution concerns

March 03, 2026
Iowa water quality and cancer rates: Atlantic-area grandparents push lawmakers to act on pollution concerns
Americas|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Cuba's president pushes for 'urgent' changes to island's economic and business model

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel says his government should “immediately” focus on implementing urgent transformations to the island’s economic and social model as oil reserves in the Caribbean country dwindle

March 03, 2026
Cuba's president pushes for 'urgent' changes to island's economic and business model
Business|Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

Florida law limiting long-term anchoring in some counties helping to clean up Biscayne Bay

Florida law limiting long-term anchoring in some counties helping to clean up Biscayne Bay

March 03, 2026
Florida law limiting long-term anchoring in some counties helping to clean up Biscayne Bay
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle

Student donates hundreds of dollars to local animal shelter, using talent show prize money

Student donates hundreds of dollars to local animal shelter, using talent show prize money

March 03, 2026
Student donates hundreds of dollars to local animal shelter, using talent show prize money
Business|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Fashion and Beauty|Health|Lifestyle

Man honoring daughter's legacy with free clothing closet

Man honoring daughter's legacy with free clothing closet

March 03, 2026
Man honoring daughter's legacy with free clothing closet
Business|Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|US

Family-owned beehive farm intentionally destroyed by fire

Family-owned beehive farm intentionally destroyed by fire

March 03, 2026
Family-owned beehive farm intentionally destroyed by fire
Environment|Food|Science|Technology

Gene editing and new tree varieties offer hope for Florida’s citrus industry

Gene editing and new tree varieties offer hope for Florida’s citrus industry

March 03, 2026
Gene editing and new tree varieties offer hope for Florida’s citrus industry
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Energy prices surge as tanker disruptions and facility shutdowns rattle global supply

The war in the Mideast is sending shudders through global energy markets

March 02, 2026
Energy prices surge as tanker disruptions and facility shutdowns rattle global supply
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Nonprofit gives monkeys and apes rescued from abuse a second chance at life

Nonprofit gives monkeys and apes rescued from abuse a second chance at life

March 03, 2026
Nonprofit gives monkeys and apes rescued from abuse a second chance at life
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

3D printing shop helps restore historic Winchester home, eyes future of the technology

3D printing shop helps restore historic Winchester home, eyes future of the technology

March 03, 2026
3D printing shop helps restore historic Winchester home, eyes future of the technology
Education|Environment|Food|Health|Science|Technology

Church uses soil-free garden to feed the community

Church uses soil-free garden to feed the community

March 02, 2026
Church uses soil-free garden to feed the community
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Environment|Science

Triceratops skeleton 'Trey' to hit the auction block as dinosaur market soars

A triceratops skeleton that once greeted visitors at a Wyoming museum is heading to an online auction as dinosaur prices keep soaring

March 02, 2026
Triceratops skeleton 'Trey' to hit the auction block as dinosaur market soars
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Gaza's ceasefire had some momentum. Now, some fear a new war will distract the world

Palestinians in Gaza are reacting to a possible shift in the world's attention away from the Israel-Hamas ceasefire to a new regional conflict with Iran

March 02, 2026
Gaza's ceasefire had some momentum. Now, some fear a new war will distract the world
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Malaysia renews Lynas Rare Earths' license for 10 years, orders end to radioactive waste by 2031

Malaysia has renewed Australian miner Lynas Rare Earths’ license for 10 years, but ordered it to stop producing radioactive waste by 2031

March 02, 2026
Malaysia renews Lynas Rare Earths' license for 10 years, orders end to radioactive waste by 2031
Education|Environment|Health

Accessible walks bring the joys of birding to people with mobility and other limitations

People with mobility and other limitations are getting the chance to experience birding through a movement that aims to make the hobby accessible to everyone

March 01, 2026
Accessible walks bring the joys of birding to people with mobility and other limitations
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World

A look at Middle East figures killed by Israel in recent years

Israel has killed multiple senior officials with Iran's armed proxies like Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon since the Hamas-led attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023

March 01, 2026
A look at Middle East figures killed by Israel in recent years
Environment|Science|Travel|World

A prehistoric skeleton found deep in a flooded Mexican cave was likely placed there in a ritual

Archaeologists have found a prehistoric human skeleton deep inside a flooded cave system on Mexico’s Caribbean coast

March 01, 2026
A prehistoric skeleton found deep in a flooded Mexican cave was likely placed there in a ritual
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Oil prices set for swings next week as US-Israel strikes raise supply uncertainty

Oil traders brace for big moves next week as the fallout from U.S. and Israeli strikes on Middle East oil supply stays unclear

March 01, 2026
Oil prices set for swings next week as US-Israel strikes raise supply uncertainty
Environment|Fashion and Beauty|Health|Lifestyle|Science

‘What Black hair product is safe?’ Lead and carcinogens are found in hair extensions used by Black women

‘What Black hair product is safe?’ Lead and carcinogens are found in hair extensions used by Black women

February 28, 2026
‘What Black hair product is safe?’ Lead and carcinogens are found in hair extensions used by Black women
Arts|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Travel|World

Vatican removes salty white film coating Michelangelo's 'The Last Judgment'

Michelangelo’s “The Last Judgement” is getting a facial

February 28, 2026
Vatican removes salty white film coating Michelangelo's 'The Last Judgment'
Arts|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Lifestyle|Opinion|Science|Technology|World

ICE agents said to have posed as police, a tactic some fear could erode trust in real cops

Federal immigration agents arrested a Columbia student after allegedly gaining access to her apartment by posing as police in search of a missing child

February 28, 2026
ICE agents said to have posed as police, a tactic some fear could erode trust in real cops
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology|Travel

Aviation industry is running out of the people who keep planes flying

Aviation industry is running out of the people who keep planes flying

February 28, 2026
Aviation industry is running out of the people who keep planes flying
Business|Crime|Environment|World

LA firefighter says he warned brush fire wasn't out before massive blaze ignited

A Los Angeles firefighter has testified that the ground was still smoldering from a brush fire days before a massive wildfire exploded last year in Pacific Palisades

February 28, 2026
LA firefighter says he warned brush fire wasn't out before massive blaze ignited
Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump raises the possibility of a ‘friendly takeover of Cuba’ coming out of talks with Havana

President Donald Trump says the United States is talking with Cuba and raised the possibility of a “friendly takeover” of the island without explaining what that means

February 28, 2026
Trump raises the possibility of a ‘friendly takeover of Cuba’ coming out of talks with Havana
Crime|Environment|US|Videos

Video, photos show devastation of deadly Iowa house explosion

Video, photos show devastation of deadly Iowa house explosion

February 28, 2026
Video, photos show devastation of deadly Iowa house explosion
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Body camera video shows 19-year-old woman rescued after crash ends in river

Body camera video shows 19-year-old woman rescued after crash ends in river

February 28, 2026
Body camera video shows 19-year-old woman rescued after crash ends in river
Business|Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

911 call sheds light on homeless woman's condition after being lifted up by garbage truck in Louisville

911 call sheds light on homeless woman's condition after being lifted up by garbage truck in Louisville

February 28, 2026
911 call sheds light on homeless woman's condition after being lifted up by garbage truck in Louisville
Environment|Health|Science|World

Injured mother manatee and calf are rescued in Florida and taken to SeaWorld

Officials in Florida say an injured mother manatee and her calf have been rescued from a river and taken to SeaWorld Orlando for rehabilitation

February 28, 2026
Injured mother manatee and calf are rescued in Florida and taken to SeaWorld
Business|Environment|Food|Health|Science

Target will stop selling cereals with synthetic colors by end of May

Target will stop selling cereals containing synthetic colors by the end of May

February 27, 2026
Target will stop selling cereals with synthetic colors by end of May
Business|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

'We're going oh my God please wind stay to your left': Florida brush fires contained

'We're going oh my God please wind stay to your left': Florida brush fires contained

February 28, 2026
'We're going oh my God please wind stay to your left': Florida brush fires contained
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|Health|World

South Africa starts mass cattle vaccination program to halt foot-and-mouth outbreak

South Africa has launched a mass cattle vaccination drive to stem an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease that threatens meat, dairy, and export supplies

February 28, 2026
South Africa starts mass cattle vaccination program to halt foot-and-mouth outbreak
Crime|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|US

North Carolina mom thanks firefighters for saving her and her family during fire: 'They were my angels'

North Carolina mom thanks firefighters for saving her and her family during fire: 'They were my angels'

February 28, 2026
North Carolina mom thanks firefighters for saving her and her family during fire: 'They were my angels'
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Travel

Cars piled up in multiple-vehicle crash on Long Island Expressway in Long Island City; 4 people hurt

Cars piled up in multiple-vehicle crash on Long Island Expressway in Long Island City; 4 people hurt

February 28, 2026
Cars piled up in multiple-vehicle crash on Long Island Expressway in Long Island City; 4 people hurt
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Travel

Human remains found in Colorado county's open space; "Scary to hear in our area," neighbor says

Human remains found in Colorado county's open space; "Scary to hear in our area," neighbor says

February 27, 2026
Human remains found in Colorado county's open space; "Scary to hear in our area," neighbor says
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|World

6-planet parade will grace the night sky on Saturday

6-planet parade will grace the night sky on Saturday

February 27, 2026
6-planet parade will grace the night sky on Saturday
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Tiny recording backpacks reveal bats’ surprising hunting strategy

By listening in on their nightly hunts, scientists discovered that small, fringe-lipped bats are unexpectedly able to efficiently take down prey nearly their own size.

February 27, 2026
Tiny recording backpacks reveal bats’ surprising hunting strategy
Environment|Science|Technology

Nanoparticles and artificial intelligence can help researchers detect pollutants in water, soil and blood

Tiny particles bounce light around in a unique way, a property that researchers are using to detect pollutants in water and soil samples.

February 27, 2026
Nanoparticles and artificial intelligence can help researchers detect pollutants in water, soil and blood
Crime|Economy|Education|Environment

Former Harvard president Summers’ soft landing after Epstein revelations is case study of economics’ trouble with misbehaving men

Despite repeated calls for the university to revoke his tenure, the economist held onto his teaching and academic appointments until he chose to retire.

February 27, 2026
Former Harvard president Summers’ soft landing after Epstein revelations is case study of economics’ trouble with misbehaving men
Environment|Science|Technology|World

A total lunar eclipse will turn the moon blood red on Tuesday across several continents

A blood-red moon will soon grace the skies for a total lunar eclipse

February 27, 2026
A total lunar eclipse will turn the moon blood red on Tuesday across several continents
Arts|Entertainment|Environment|Science|Travel|World

Incredible images showcased in Underwater Photographer of the Year 2026 awards

Incredible images showcased in Underwater Photographer of the Year 2026 awards

February 27, 2026
Incredible images showcased in Underwater Photographer of the Year 2026 awards
Crime|Environment|Technology|US|World

Pentagon shoots down US Customs and Border Protection drone with laser system, lawmakers say

Pentagon shoots down US Customs and Border Protection drone with laser system, lawmakers say

February 27, 2026
Pentagon shoots down US Customs and Border Protection drone with laser system, lawmakers say
Environment|Science|World

With only 3 women left, an Amazon tribe faced extinction. An unexpected birth now brings hope

Three women lived for years as the last members of the Akuntsu people, who were decimated by a government-backed push to develop parts of the Amazon rainforest in the 1970s and ‘80s

February 27, 2026
With only 3 women left, an Amazon tribe faced extinction. An unexpected birth now brings hope
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Europe|US

Oregon jury orders PacifiCorp to pay $305M to wildfire victims in latest class-action verdict

An Oregon jury has ordered PacifiCorp to pay $305 million to 16 victims of the state's devastating 2020 wildfires

February 27, 2026
Oregon jury orders PacifiCorp to pay $305M to wildfire victims in latest class-action verdict
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

What to know about Greenpeace and the oil pipeline lawsuit that threatens its future

Greenpeace is fighting for its life in North Dakota, where a lawsuit threatens the environmental group's future with a judgment of hundreds of a millions of dollars in damages awarded to a pipeline company

February 27, 2026
What to know about Greenpeace and the oil pipeline lawsuit that threatens its future
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

Albuquerque company celebrates 30 years of transforming food waste into compost

Albuquerque company celebrates 30 years of transforming food waste into compost

February 27, 2026
Albuquerque company celebrates 30 years of transforming food waste into compost
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

New Colgate Powerhouse mudslide leaves truck stranded, driver without income for weeks

New Colgate Powerhouse mudslide leaves truck stranded, driver without income for weeks

February 27, 2026
New Colgate Powerhouse mudslide leaves truck stranded, driver without income for weeks
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel

'You just kind of go into go mode and just dig': Skiers rescue buried man at Palisades Tahoe

'You just kind of go into go mode and just dig': Skiers rescue buried man at Palisades Tahoe

February 27, 2026
'You just kind of go into go mode and just dig': Skiers rescue buried man at Palisades Tahoe
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Pinterest search trends reveal push for offline and experience-rich parenting

Pinterest search trends reveal push for offline and experience-rich parenting

February 24, 2026
Pinterest search trends reveal push for offline and experience-rich parenting
Environment|Health|Science

Elephant seals at Año Nuevo State Park test positive for avian flu

Elephant seals at Año Nuevo State Park test positive for avian flu

February 27, 2026
Elephant seals at Año Nuevo State Park test positive for avian flu
Business|Crime|Environment|Health|World

'God had him the whole time': Yuba County pipe rupture survivor was unresponsive for 8 minutes, wife says

'God had him the whole time': Yuba County pipe rupture survivor was unresponsive for 8 minutes, wife says

February 27, 2026
'God had him the whole time': Yuba County pipe rupture survivor was unresponsive for 8 minutes, wife says
Economy|Environment|Health|Political

Walz unveils anti-fraud package after Trump administration threatens to halt Medicaid funds

Gov. Tim Walz has denounced the Trump administration’s latest threat to withhold federal funds from Minnesota as another step in a “retribution” campaign

February 27, 2026
Walz unveils anti-fraud package after Trump administration threatens to halt Medicaid funds
Business|Environment|Science

Peregrine falcons thrive in Wisconsin thanks one man's brilliant idea 40 years ago

Peregrine falcons thrive in Wisconsin thanks one man's brilliant idea 40 years ago

February 27, 2026
Peregrine falcons thrive in Wisconsin thanks one man's brilliant idea 40 years ago
Environment

Slow snow cleanup sparks frustration in some communities after historic blizzard

Slow snow cleanup sparks frustration in some communities after historic blizzard

February 27, 2026
Slow snow cleanup sparks frustration in some communities after historic blizzard
Education|Environment|Health|Science

Naples Classical Academy cancels all public-facing events after possible measles exposure

Naples Classical Academy cancels all public-facing events after possible measles exposure

February 27, 2026
Naples Classical Academy cancels all public-facing events after possible measles exposure
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Missouri man pulls mammoth femur from Missouri waterway

Missouri man pulls mammoth femur from Missouri waterway

February 27, 2026
Missouri man pulls mammoth femur from Missouri waterway
Environment|Health|Science

Manatee and calf in distress rescued from Orange River

Manatee and calf in distress rescued from Orange River

February 27, 2026
Manatee and calf in distress rescued from Orange River
Business|Crime|Environment

Fire at an Ohio farm complex kills about 6,000 hogs and smoke is visible for miles

A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles

February 26, 2026
Fire at an Ohio farm complex kills about 6,000 hogs and smoke is visible for miles
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Elderly couple denied hurricane protection grant calls on state for action

Elderly couple denied hurricane protection grant calls on state for action

February 27, 2026
Elderly couple denied hurricane protection grant calls on state for action
Environment|Science|World

Judge orders changes to Columbia and Snake river dam operations to help 'disappearing' salmon

A federal judge in Oregon has ordered narrow changes to hydropower dam operations on the Columbia and Snake rivers in the Pacific Northwest to help salmon

February 26, 2026
Judge orders changes to Columbia and Snake river dam operations to help 'disappearing' salmon
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

More than 500 students learn CPR after Duke-led effort

More than 500 students learn CPR after Duke-led effort

February 27, 2026
More than 500 students learn CPR after Duke-led effort
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health

Pittsburgh nurses are fighting for better staffing ratios — and the research backs them up

As nurses in Pittsburgh and nationwide spotlight staffing shortages, better pay and workplace safety, labor negotiations have intensified. Here’s what’s at stake.

February 25, 2026
Pittsburgh nurses are fighting for better staffing ratios — and the research backs them up
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Concord nonprofit serves daily meals, provides hope for unhoused persons at city parks

Concord nonprofit serves daily meals, provides hope for unhoused persons at city parks

February 27, 2026
Concord nonprofit serves daily meals, provides hope for unhoused persons at city parks
Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|US|World

Human remains discovered by Colorado hiker in Douglas County

Human remains discovered by Colorado hiker in Douglas County

February 27, 2026
Human remains discovered by Colorado hiker in Douglas County
Education|Environment

Students in Colorado school watched from windows as grass fire spread in windy conditions

Students in Colorado school watched from windows as grass fire spread in windy conditions

February 27, 2026
Students in Colorado school watched from windows as grass fire spread in windy conditions
Business|Crime|Environment|Lifestyle

Sinkhole forms in Detroit, damages truck that tried to drive through

Sinkhole forms in Detroit, damages truck that tried to drive through

February 27, 2026
Sinkhole forms in Detroit, damages truck that tried to drive through
Environment|Health|Science

Men in their 50s may be aging faster than women due to toxic ‘forever chemicals’

Men in their 50s may be aging faster than women due to toxic ‘forever chemicals’

February 26, 2026
Men in their 50s may be aging faster than women due to toxic ‘forever chemicals’
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Meet 'Sam': the high-tech system changing how firefighters battle blazes in Ohio

Meet 'Sam': the high-tech system changing how firefighters battle blazes in Ohio

February 27, 2026
Meet 'Sam': the high-tech system changing how firefighters battle blazes in Ohio
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump asks Supreme Court to remove immigration protections for thousands of Syrians

Trump asks Supreme Court to remove immigration protections for thousands of Syrians

February 27, 2026
Trump asks Supreme Court to remove immigration protections for thousands of Syrians
Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Neighbors dig out elderly woman snowed in to help her make medical appointment

Neighbors dig out elderly woman snowed in to help her make medical appointment

February 27, 2026
Neighbors dig out elderly woman snowed in to help her make medical appointment
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli strike kills 2 Palestinians in Gaza, health officials say, the latest deaths as truce stalls

An Israeli strike has killed at least two Palestinians and wounded five others east of Gaza City, according to Fadel Naeem, director of Al-Ahli Hospital, where the casualties arrived

February 26, 2026
Israeli strike kills 2 Palestinians in Gaza, health officials say, the latest deaths as truce stalls
Education|Environment|Health|Opinion|Science

Fewer new moms are dying in Colorado – naloxone might be one reason why

The opioid reversal drug is distributed directly to new moms at many of Colorado’s birthing hospitals.

February 26, 2026
Fewer new moms are dying in Colorado – naloxone might be one reason why
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

How natural hydrogen, hiding deep in the Earth, could serve as a new energy source

Hydrogen demand around the world is projected to grow significantly by 2050. Some of that supply could come from nature itself.

February 26, 2026
How natural hydrogen, hiding deep in the Earth, could serve as a new energy source
Africa|Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Health|Political|World

UN World Food Program head Cindy McCain says she will step down for health reasons

U.N. World Food Program Executive Director Cindy McCain has announced she will step down as the head of the humanitarian organization in three months to focus on her health

February 26, 2026
UN World Food Program head Cindy McCain says she will step down for health reasons
Environment|Health|Science|US

Majority of Americans say government is not protecting them from toxic chemicals

Majority of Americans say government is not protecting them from toxic chemicals

February 26, 2026
Majority of Americans say government is not protecting them from toxic chemicals
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Solar-powered truck charging gains ground on South Africa’s freight corridors

Africa’s push to decarbonize freight is gaining momentum as Cape Town-based Zero Carbon Charge rolls out fully off-grid, solar-powered charging hubs for electric trucks along South Africa’s key N3 corridor

February 26, 2026
Solar-powered truck charging gains ground on South Africa’s freight corridors
Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Toucan seen flying around Sin City has been rescued

A toucan seen flying around the Las Vegas desert has been captured by a bird rescue group

February 26, 2026
Toucan seen flying around Sin City has been rescued
Environment|Health|Science

Bird flu outbreak in California elephant seals prompts officials to cancel popular tours

Researchers have found avian flu in elephant seal pups at California’s Año Nuevo State Park, and officials have stopped seal-watching tours to help limit the spread of the virus

February 26, 2026
Bird flu outbreak in California elephant seals prompts officials to cancel popular tours
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

The Latest: Iran pushes back against Trump ahead of Geneva talks over Tehran’s nuclear program

Iran is pushing back against U.S. President Donald Trump’s pressure tactics ahead of critical talks in Geneva over Tehran’s nuclear program, alternating between calling his remarks lies to saying negotiations may yield an agreement through diplomacy

February 25, 2026
The Latest: Iran pushes back against Trump ahead of Geneva talks over Tehran’s nuclear program
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance

Feds announce $26.5 billion loan for electric power expansion in Georgia and Alabama

Federal energy officials say they will loan a record $26.5 billion federal loan to Georgia Power and Alabama Power to expand electricity supply

February 25, 2026
Feds announce $26.5 billion loan for electric power expansion in Georgia and Alabama
Crime|Economy|Environment|Political|US|World

Rubio defends US ouster of Venezuela's Maduro to Caribbean leaders unsettled by Trump policies

Marco Rubio is visiting the Caribbean, where he's defending the Trump administration’s military operation to capture Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro

February 25, 2026
Rubio defends US ouster of Venezuela's Maduro to Caribbean leaders unsettled by Trump policies
Environment|Health|Science

Takeaways from surgeon general nominee Casey Means’ Senate confirmation hearing

Takeaways from surgeon general nominee Casey Means’ Senate confirmation hearing

February 25, 2026
Takeaways from surgeon general nominee Casey Means’ Senate confirmation hearing
Business|Education|Environment|Health|World

Power outages, piles of snow vexing parts of Northeast in snowstorm aftermath

Power failures and waist-high canyons of snow bedeviled parts of the Northeast in the aftermath of a massive storm that dumped piles on streets and sidewalks from Maryland Maine, even as fresh snowfall coated the region

February 25, 2026
Power outages, piles of snow vexing parts of Northeast in snowstorm aftermath
Crime|Environment|US

Video shows plow driver blast man with snow. He believes it was intentional.

Video shows plow driver blast man with snow. He believes it was intentional.

February 25, 2026
Video shows plow driver blast man with snow. He believes it was intentional.
Business|Economy|Environment|Political

Federal judge in Texas allows lawsuit against California attorney general over ExxonMobil remarks

A federal judge in Texas has ruled that California’s attorney general can face a defamation lawsuit over comments attacking ExxonMobil’s plastics recycling claims

February 25, 2026
Federal judge in Texas allows lawsuit against California attorney general over ExxonMobil remarks
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Utah woman overcomes homelessness, inspires others as mentor at The Other Side Village

Utah woman overcomes homelessness, inspires others as mentor at The Other Side Village

February 25, 2026
Utah woman overcomes homelessness, inspires others as mentor at The Other Side Village
Americas|Crime|Environment|Health|World

Floods ravage southeastern Brazil and kill 46 as rescuers race to find the missing

Floods in Brazil’s Minas Gerais state have killed at least 46 people and forced thousands from their homes

February 25, 2026
Floods ravage southeastern Brazil and kill 46 as rescuers race to find the missing
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health

Court throws out judgment blaming Montana asbestos deaths on BNSF railroad

A federal appeals court has overturned a judge’s finding that BNSF Railway contributed to the deaths of two people in a Montana mining town where thousands have been sickened by asbestos exposure

February 25, 2026
Court throws out judgment blaming Montana asbestos deaths on BNSF railroad
Business|Economy|Environment|Health

Aurora's $1.9 billion infrastructure dilemma: Bridging the gap between rapid growth & public safety

Aurora's $1.9 billion infrastructure dilemma: Bridging the gap between rapid growth & public safety

February 25, 2026
Aurora's $1.9 billion infrastructure dilemma: Bridging the gap between rapid growth & public safety
Environment|Science|US|World

Word of the Week: Where did this ‘nor’easter’ come from?

Word of the Week: Where did this ‘nor’easter’ come from?

February 25, 2026
Word of the Week: Where did this ‘nor’easter’ come from?
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Health|World

Cyprus plans mass livestock vaccination to halt spread of foot-and-mouth disease

Cyprus will vaccinate thousands of goats, sheep, hogs and cows to contain an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease

February 25, 2026
Cyprus plans mass livestock vaccination to halt spread of foot-and-mouth disease
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Acupuncture & avocados: How the Palm Beach Zoo cares for its senior anteater

Acupuncture & avocados: How the Palm Beach Zoo cares for its senior anteater

February 25, 2026
Acupuncture & avocados: How the Palm Beach Zoo cares for its senior anteater
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel

These low-key US mountains offer ways to avoid getting ‘priced out of skiing’

These low-key US mountains offer ways to avoid getting ‘priced out of skiing’

February 25, 2026
These low-key US mountains offer ways to avoid getting ‘priced out of skiing’
Education|Environment|Science

The cost of casting animals as heroes and villains in conservation science

New research shows how these storytelling choices can distort science – and how to move beyond them.

February 25, 2026
The cost of casting animals as heroes and villains in conservation science
Education|Environment|Science

How protecting wilderness could mean purposefully tending it, not just leaving it alone

For decades, wilderness lands have been left largely unaltered by human activity. But those places are still changing, and keeping them wild and special may require action, not inaction.

February 25, 2026
How protecting wilderness could mean purposefully tending it, not just leaving it alone
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Making sense of a chaotic planet: How understanding weather and climate risks depends on supercomputers like NCAR’s

Behind the long-term climate projections that affect our lives sits one of the most remarkable scientific achievements of the modern era.

February 25, 2026
Making sense of a chaotic planet: How understanding weather and climate risks depends on supercomputers like NCAR’s
Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Small, approachable actions are the key to a nonprofit push for greater civic engagement among Gen Z

A well-connected, privately-funded initiative is emphasizing small, approachable actions in its push to improve youth civic engagement

February 25, 2026
Small, approachable actions are the key to a nonprofit push for greater civic engagement among Gen Z
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Swirling beauty of the Milky Way galaxy's heart is captured in a new telescope picture

A telescope in Chile has revealed the swirling splendor of star-forming gases at the heart of our Milky Way galaxy

February 25, 2026
Swirling beauty of the Milky Way galaxy's heart is captured in a new telescope picture
Environment|Science|Travel|World

Massive winter storm slams Northeast, record-breaking amounts of snow in some areas

A bomb cyclone pounded the Northeast with powerful winds and extreme snowfall, knocking out power for some and leading officials to declare travel bans in multiple states. "This kind of wet, heavy and sudden emergency can be a nightmare," says CNN Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir.

February 24, 2026
Massive winter storm slams Northeast, record-breaking amounts of snow in some areas
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|World

‘This is misery for us:’ New home construction stalls after immigration crackdown in Minnesota

‘This is misery for us:’ New home construction stalls after immigration crackdown in Minnesota

February 25, 2026
‘This is misery for us:’ New home construction stalls after immigration crackdown in Minnesota
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Are expensive shampoos worth it? Here's what the experts have to say

Shampoos and conditioners can run from a few dollars to more than $100

February 25, 2026
Are expensive shampoos worth it? Here's what the experts have to say
Americas|Crime|Education|Environment|World

Legal advocates seek to halt CBP policy pressuring unaccompanied children to self-deport

Legal advocates are asking a judge to stop U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents from urging unaccompanied immigrant children to voluntarily deport themselves

February 25, 2026
Legal advocates seek to halt CBP policy pressuring unaccompanied children to self-deport
Environment|Science|World

Power outages, travel troubles and bitter cold plague Northeast in wake of historic bomb cyclone blizzard

Power outages, travel troubles and bitter cold plague Northeast in wake of historic bomb cyclone blizzard

February 24, 2026
Power outages, travel troubles and bitter cold plague Northeast in wake of historic bomb cyclone blizzard
Education|Environment|Travel|World

Northeast US digs out from brutal snowstorm that disrupted flights and canceled school

Millions across the northeastern United States contended with treks to school and work as they dug out from a major storm that blanketed the region with snow, canceled flights, disrupted transit and downed power lines

February 24, 2026
Northeast US digs out from brutal snowstorm that disrupted flights and canceled school
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Political

Pennsylvania residents question police response to student ICE protesters after juveniles detained

Some residents in the Philadelphia suburb of Quakertown are calling for the police chief to resign after a scuffle between police and students protesting ICE policies left several juveniles in custody

February 24, 2026
Pennsylvania residents question police response to student ICE protesters after juveniles detained
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|US|World

House rejects bill requiring aircraft locator systems to prevent midair collisions like last year's

Legislation to require all aircraft flying around busy airports to have key locator systems to prevent midair collisions failed to win approval in the House on Tuesday

February 24, 2026
House rejects bill requiring aircraft locator systems to prevent midair collisions like last year's
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

'I'm trying so hard to keep my family together': Richland mom tackles hoarding cleanup alone

'I'm trying so hard to keep my family together': Richland mom tackles hoarding cleanup alone

February 24, 2026
'I'm trying so hard to keep my family together': Richland mom tackles hoarding cleanup alone
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Interview|Political|Stock Markets|US|Videos

Ex-Los Angeles fire chief sues the city over her firing after the Palisades Fire

The former Los Angeles fire chief has filed a lawsuit against the city, alleging that her ouster was part of an orchestrated effort to smear her conduct and decision-making so Mayor Karen Bass could avoid accountability for the most destructive wildfire in LA history

February 24, 2026
Ex-Los Angeles fire chief sues the city over her firing after the Palisades Fire
Environment|Health|Science

After cancer diagnoses, Massachusetts family seeks answers about landfill contaminated with PFAS

After cancer diagnoses, Massachusetts family seeks answers about landfill contaminated with PFAS

February 24, 2026
After cancer diagnoses, Massachusetts family seeks answers about landfill contaminated with PFAS
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Appeals court questions shifting reasons for Trump's EPA killing clean energy contracts

A federal appeals court is weighing whether the Trump administration unlawfully shut down a $20 billion green bank program and froze money meant for climate nonprofits

February 24, 2026
Appeals court questions shifting reasons for Trump's EPA killing clean energy contracts
Business|Economy|Environment

Florida farmers face billions in losses due to cold weather

Florida farmers face billions in losses due to cold weather

February 24, 2026
Florida farmers face billions in losses due to cold weather
Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel

Ice boaters chase wind and smooth ice on Geneva Lake

Ice boaters chase wind and smooth ice on Geneva Lake

February 24, 2026
Ice boaters chase wind and smooth ice on Geneva Lake
Education|Environment|Europe|Political|Sports|Travel|US

The Latest: Northeast US digs out from brutal snowfall as second storm may near

Neighbors, government workers and a powerful railroad snow-clearing machine nicknamed “Darth Vader” have been digging out from a brutal storm that forecasters are calling the strongest in a decade

February 24, 2026
The Latest: Northeast US digs out from brutal snowfall as second storm may near
Business|Crime|Environment|Political

Democrat quits clean energy firm over Epstein links

Democrat quits clean energy firm over Epstein links

February 24, 2026
Democrat quits clean energy firm over Epstein links
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Interview|Lifestyle|Political|US|Videos

Fire chief to be recognized at State of the Union address for Helene efforts

Fire chief to be recognized at State of the Union address for Helene efforts

February 24, 2026
Fire chief to be recognized at State of the Union address for Helene efforts
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US military boards third oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean

The Pentagon says U.S. military forces have boarded a third sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean Sea in an effort to target illicit oil connected to Venezuela

February 24, 2026
US military boards third oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Video shows man abandoning 2 dog outside Humane Society

Video shows man abandoning 2 dog outside Humane Society

February 24, 2026
Video shows man abandoning 2 dog outside Humane Society
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment

NYC files what it says is a landmark lawsuit against solar panel installation company accused of fraud

NYC files what it says is a landmark lawsuit against solar panel installation company accused of fraud

February 24, 2026
NYC files what it says is a landmark lawsuit against solar panel installation company accused of fraud
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health

FACT FOCUS: A look at Trump's false and misleading claims in his State of the Union speech

President Donald Trump has spent the last year boasting of his accomplishments while mocking the record of his predecessor, Joe Biden

February 24, 2026
FACT FOCUS: A look at Trump's false and misleading claims in his State of the Union speech
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

How an act of kindness inspired a nonprofit that's saving puppies

How an act of kindness inspired a nonprofit that's saving puppies

February 24, 2026
How an act of kindness inspired a nonprofit that's saving puppies
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Novo Nordisk to slash Ozempic and Wegovy list prices by up to 50% for 2027

Novo Nordisk to slash Ozempic and Wegovy list prices by up to 50% for 2027

February 24, 2026
Novo Nordisk to slash Ozempic and Wegovy list prices by up to 50% for 2027
Africa|Environment|Health|World

UN data shows 6.5 million people in Somalia at risk of severe hunger from drought

The United Nations and Somalia's government has said that nearly 6.5 million people in Somalia are facing severe hunger

February 24, 2026
UN data shows 6.5 million people in Somalia at risk of severe hunger from drought
Arts|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|World

Supreme Court fails to deliver for Texas woman who claims Postal Service withheld mail because she is Black

Supreme Court fails to deliver for Texas woman who claims Postal Service withheld mail because she is Black

February 24, 2026
Supreme Court fails to deliver for Texas woman who claims Postal Service withheld mail because she is Black
Education|Environment|Sports|US|World

Boston University hockey team walks to practice in full uniform during blizzard

Boston University hockey team walks to practice in full uniform during blizzard

February 24, 2026
Boston University hockey team walks to practice in full uniform during blizzard
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health

Family fights $3,600 water bill after meter logs 77,000 gallons at vacant home

Family fights $3,600 water bill after meter logs 77,000 gallons at vacant home

February 24, 2026
Family fights $3,600 water bill after meter logs 77,000 gallons at vacant home
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

1 protein to rule them all – why crowning the protein that makes jellyfish glow green as a model can help scientists streamline biology

Researchers have been studying tens of thousands of proteins and even more variations without a yardstick to compare their results.

February 24, 2026
1 protein to rule them all – why crowning the protein that makes jellyfish glow green as a model can help scientists streamline biology
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Spiro secures $50 million from Afreximbank, others to expand Africa battery-swapping network

Financing for Africa's electric mobility sector is surging and reflects growing investor confidence in battery swapping, fast charging and local assembly

February 24, 2026
Spiro secures $50 million from Afreximbank, others to expand Africa battery-swapping network
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Waymo's robotaxis now being dispatched in 10 major U.S. markets with expansion in Texas and Florida

Waymo will begin dispatching its robotaxis in four more cities in Texas and Florida, expanding the territory covered by its fleet of self-driving cars to 10 major U.S. metropolitan markets

February 24, 2026
Waymo's robotaxis now being dispatched in 10 major U.S. markets with expansion in Texas and Florida
Environment

Supreme Court’s Michigan pipeline case is about Native rights and fossil fuels, not just technical legal procedure

The issue in front of the US Supreme Court is seemingly mundane, about federal or state jurisdiction. But it is actually much bigger, encompassing some key questions of the 21st century.

February 24, 2026
Supreme Court’s Michigan pipeline case is about Native rights and fossil fuels, not just technical legal procedure
Asia|Environment|Health|Science

Thai officials say 72 tigers at tourist parks died of canine distemper, allaying bird flu fears

Officials say the deaths of 72 tigers at two tourist parks in northern Thailand are a result of canine distemper and not bird flu

February 24, 2026
Thai officials say 72 tigers at tourist parks died of canine distemper, allaying bird flu fears
Asia|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Aid groups petition Israeli court to let them keep working in Gaza after ban over new rules

Seventeen international aid groups have petitioned Israel’s Supreme Court to allow them to keep working in the Gaza Strip and other Palestinian areas as Israel is set to bar them for refusing to comply with new rules

February 24, 2026
Aid groups petition Israeli court to let them keep working in Gaza after ban over new rules
Environment|Science|World

A bumper berry harvest has New Zealand's weird flightless parrot in a rare mood for romance

New Zealand conservationists have been fighting for years to keep the kakapo, the world’s only flightless parrot, from disappearing, with intensive conservation efforts

February 23, 2026
A bumper berry harvest has New Zealand's weird flightless parrot in a rare mood for romance
Environment|Health|Science

What to know about glyphosate, the herbicide behind a Trump executive order that’s angered MAHA moms

What to know about glyphosate, the herbicide behind a Trump executive order that’s angered MAHA moms

February 24, 2026
What to know about glyphosate, the herbicide behind a Trump executive order that’s angered MAHA moms
Environment|Science

19 years ago, the Supreme Court told EPA it could regulate climate pollution. Trump is trying to undo that

19 years ago, the Supreme Court told EPA it could regulate climate pollution. Trump is trying to undo that

February 24, 2026
19 years ago, the Supreme Court told EPA it could regulate climate pollution. Trump is trying to undo that
Australia|Crime|Environment|Travel|World

Campers sleeping on unmarked graves: The dark history behind an island paradise

Campers sleeping on unmarked graves: The dark history behind an island paradise

February 24, 2026
Campers sleeping on unmarked graves: The dark history behind an island paradise
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

What others can learn from how Minnesota helped its most vulnerable residents during the ICE surge

What others can learn from how Minnesota helped its most vulnerable residents during the ICE surge

February 24, 2026
What others can learn from how Minnesota helped its most vulnerable residents during the ICE surge
Business|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Travel|World

Huge snowstorm in the Northeast forces millions to stay home, disrupts flights and closes schools

A massive snowstorm is pummeling the northeastern United States, forcing millions of people to stay home amid strong wind and blizzard warnings, transportation shutdowns, and school and business closures

February 23, 2026
Huge snowstorm in the Northeast forces millions to stay home, disrupts flights and closes schools
Business|Environment|Finance|Travel|US|World

The Latest: New York City remains under a state of emergency, Mamdani says

A massive snowstorm pummeled the northeast United States from Maryland to Maine, forcing millions of people to stay home amid strong winds and blizzard warnings, transportation shutdowns, and school and business closures

February 23, 2026
The Latest: New York City remains under a state of emergency, Mamdani says
Business|Economy|Environment|Travel|World

US weather, Mexico security concerns and halt of Global Entry take a toll on air travel

Severe winter weather across the northeastern United States, a partial government shutdown and security concerns in parts of western Mexico made air travel challenging Monday

February 23, 2026
US weather, Mexico security concerns and halt of Global Entry take a toll on air travel
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Science

RFK Jr. fought pesticides for years. Now he's backing their production

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is doubling down on his support for an executive order that would aim to boost the production of a controversial weedkiller ingredient called glyphosate, even though it is widening a political fault line for the administration ahead of the midterm elections

February 23, 2026
RFK Jr. fought pesticides for years. Now he's backing their production
Environment|Science|World

For Northeast blizzard, everything was just right to roll up a monster snowfall

Meteorologists say the powerful nor’easter smacking the Northeast is a classic, record-setting blizzard

February 23, 2026
For Northeast blizzard, everything was just right to roll up a monster snowfall
Crime|Education|Environment|Science|US

Human remains thought to be a century old discovered at University of Oklahoma

Human remains thought to be a century old discovered at University of Oklahoma

February 23, 2026
Human remains thought to be a century old discovered at University of Oklahoma
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Supreme Court agrees to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block climate change lawsuits

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block lawsuits seeking to hold the industry liable for billions of dollars in damage linked to climate change

February 23, 2026
Supreme Court agrees to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block climate change lawsuits
Arts|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Truckee community mourns avalanche victims at candlelight vigil

Truckee community mourns avalanche victims at candlelight vigil

February 23, 2026
Truckee community mourns avalanche victims at candlelight vigil
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Science

A horse's neigh may be unique in the animal kingdom. Now scientists know how they do it

A horse's signature whinny comes from a combination of whistling and singing

February 23, 2026
A horse's neigh may be unique in the animal kingdom. Now scientists know how they do it
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel

New Bob Hall Pier designed to withstand hurricanes with innovative engineering

New Bob Hall Pier designed to withstand hurricanes with innovative engineering

February 23, 2026
New Bob Hall Pier designed to withstand hurricanes with innovative engineering
Business|Crime|Environment|US

Plow truck driver nearly impaled by falling tree branch during Massachusetts blizzard

Plow truck driver nearly impaled by falling tree branch during Massachusetts blizzard

February 23, 2026
Plow truck driver nearly impaled by falling tree branch during Massachusetts blizzard
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Astronomers say they have solved one of Saturn’s greatest mysteries

Astronomers say they have solved one of Saturn’s greatest mysteries

February 23, 2026
Astronomers say they have solved one of Saturn’s greatest mysteries
Crime|Environment|Health|Sports|Travel

Truckee mourns backcountry skiers killed in avalanche near Castle Peak

Truckee mourns backcountry skiers killed in avalanche near Castle Peak

February 23, 2026
Truckee mourns backcountry skiers killed in avalanche near Castle Peak
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

A university helps students struggling with food insecurity receive groceries

A university helps students struggling with food insecurity receive groceries

February 23, 2026
A university helps students struggling with food insecurity receive groceries
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

After a tornado destroyed the yard she loved for decades, strangers showed up to rebuild her hope

After a tornado destroyed the yard she loved for decades, strangers showed up to rebuild her hope

February 23, 2026
After a tornado destroyed the yard she loved for decades, strangers showed up to rebuild her hope
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle

Walks with Shawn: How one man's fear became a movement for community and belonging

Walks with Shawn: How one man's fear became a movement for community and belonging

February 23, 2026
Walks with Shawn: How one man's fear became a movement for community and belonging
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US|World

Supreme Court to decide if Colorado city can sue oil companies for climate change

Supreme Court to decide if Colorado city can sue oil companies for climate change

February 23, 2026
Supreme Court to decide if Colorado city can sue oil companies for climate change
Economy|Environment|Health|Technology

Crowdfunded generosity isn’t taxable – but IRS regulations haven’t kept up with the growth of mutual aid

Some Americans are discovering that monetary help they received from friends, neighbors or even strangers may be treated as taxable income.

February 23, 2026
Crowdfunded generosity isn’t taxable – but IRS regulations haven’t kept up with the growth of mutual aid
Business|Environment|Technology|Travel|World

Delta flight returns to Savannah airport after engine trouble sparks grass fire

Delta flight returns to Savannah airport after engine trouble sparks grass fire

February 23, 2026
Delta flight returns to Savannah airport after engine trouble sparks grass fire
Environment|Science|US|World

Blizzard warnings cascade across East Coast as winter storm hits

Snow began falling over parts of the Northeastern U.S. with the onset of an intense winter storm that prompted blizzard warnings throughout the region

February 22, 2026
Blizzard warnings cascade across East Coast as winter storm hits
Education|Environment|Health|Political|World

Zohran Mamdani bans most travel across NYC due to blizzard — and gives in on a snow day for students

Zohran Mamdani bans most travel across NYC due to blizzard — and gives in on a snow day for students

February 22, 2026
Zohran Mamdani bans most travel across NYC due to blizzard — and gives in on a snow day for students
Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|World

Dozens of sharp spikes found at 2 parks, police say

Dozens of sharp spikes found at 2 parks, police say

February 22, 2026
Dozens of sharp spikes found at 2 parks, police say
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Travel

Photos verify wild tale of Hudson River ice rescue after family drove car on frozen surface

Photos verify wild tale of Hudson River ice rescue after family drove car on frozen surface

February 22, 2026
Photos verify wild tale of Hudson River ice rescue after family drove car on frozen surface
Environment|Europe|Health|Travel|World

Display of St. Francis of Assisi's bones confirms enduring appeal of relics for Christians

The bones of St. Francis of Assisi have gone on public display for the first time

February 22, 2026
Display of St. Francis of Assisi's bones confirms enduring appeal of relics for Christians
Business|Economy|Education|Environment

Supreme Court conservatives were united against Biden. Here’s why they split against Trump

Supreme Court conservatives were united against Biden. Here’s why they split against Trump

February 22, 2026
Supreme Court conservatives were united against Biden. Here’s why they split against Trump
Environment|Science|Sports|Travel|World

Why have there been so many skiing deaths in Europe this year?

Why have there been so many skiing deaths in Europe this year?

February 22, 2026
Why have there been so many skiing deaths in Europe this year?
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

Trump virtually eliminated emissions regulations. Here’s what happens to your next car now

Trump virtually eliminated emissions regulations. Here’s what happens to your next car now

February 22, 2026
Trump virtually eliminated emissions regulations. Here’s what happens to your next car now
Business|Environment|Finance|Science|Travel|World

Blizzard warnings expand as blockbuster nor’easter takes aim at New York City, Northeast

Blizzard warnings expand as blockbuster nor’easter takes aim at New York City, Northeast

February 21, 2026
Blizzard warnings expand as blockbuster nor’easter takes aim at New York City, Northeast
Business|Environment|US|World

Blizzard warnings issued from Delaware to Massachusetts as storm threatens East Coast

Blizzard warnings have been issued for New York City, New Jersey, Boston and communities along the East Coast as a late-winter storm approaches

February 21, 2026
Blizzard warnings issued from Delaware to Massachusetts as storm threatens East Coast
Environment|Political|World

Trump approves disaster assistance to DC to help with sewage spill into Potomac River

President Donald Trump has approved emergency assistance to Washington, D.C., to help the city address a sewage system leak that dumped at least 250 million gallons of raw sewage into the Potomac River

February 21, 2026
Trump approves disaster assistance to DC to help with sewage spill into Potomac River
Crime|Environment|Travel|US|World

Crews recover bodies of 9 backcountry skiers days after California avalanche

Authorities say crews have recovered the bodies of nine backcountry skiers who were killed in a California avalanche

February 21, 2026
Crews recover bodies of 9 backcountry skiers days after California avalanche
Crime|Environment|Sports|Travel

Friends buried by an avalanche: The harrowing story of loss and a fight for survival

Friends buried by an avalanche: The harrowing story of loss and a fight for survival

February 21, 2026
Friends buried by an avalanche: The harrowing story of loss and a fight for survival
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

After bankruptcy, solar panel customers say they’re left in the dark

After bankruptcy, solar panel customers say they’re left in the dark

February 20, 2026
After bankruptcy, solar panel customers say they’re left in the dark
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Brazil and India agree to boost cooperation on rare earths

Brazil and India have signed a new deal to cooperate on rare earths and other critical minerals

February 21, 2026
Brazil and India agree to boost cooperation on rare earths
Crime|Environment|Sports|Travel|World

Ski guides in spotlight as investigators probe deadly California avalanche

Legal experts say a criminal investigation announced into whether negligence played a role in a deadly California avalanche could hinge on key decisions by guides leading the ill-fated ski trip

February 21, 2026
Ski guides in spotlight as investigators probe deadly California avalanche
Crime|Environment|Health|Sports|US

Wisconsin resident rescues two ice fishermen from freezing pond

Wisconsin resident rescues two ice fishermen from freezing pond

February 21, 2026
Wisconsin resident rescues two ice fishermen from freezing pond
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Volunteers sleep in tents to raise awareness about homelessness

Volunteers sleep in tents to raise awareness about homelessness

February 21, 2026
Volunteers sleep in tents to raise awareness about homelessness
Environment|Lifestyle|Technology|Travel

Tunnels and fake ‘forests’: How to survive in the world’s harshest climates

Tunnels and fake ‘forests’: How to survive in the world’s harshest climates

February 21, 2026
Tunnels and fake ‘forests’: How to survive in the world’s harshest climates
Environment|Science|Technology

US military airlifts small reactor as Trump pushes to quickly deploy nuclear power

The Pentagon and the Energy Department have airlifted a small nuclear reactor from California to Utah, demonstrating what they say is the potential for the U.S. to quickly deploy nuclear power for military and civilian use

February 21, 2026
US military airlifts small reactor as Trump pushes to quickly deploy nuclear power
Crime|Environment|Sports

Officials work to lower risk of deadly slides to recover bodies of California avalanche victims

Officials are working to lower the risks of more deadly slides in the area where an avalanche struck in California’s Sierra Nevada

February 20, 2026
Officials work to lower risk of deadly slides to recover bodies of California avalanche victims
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Cuba's health care system pushed to the brink by US fuel blockade, Cuban minister says

Cuban officials say a U.S. fuel blockade is pushing Cuba’s health system toward collapse and putting lives at risk

February 20, 2026
Cuba's health care system pushed to the brink by US fuel blockade, Cuban minister says
Africa|Environment|Science|World

These shy, scaly anteaters are the most trafficked mammals in the world

Conservationists are raising the plight of the pangolin, a scaly anteater found in parts of Africa and Asia that is the most trafficked mammal in the world

February 21, 2026
These shy, scaly anteaters are the most trafficked mammals in the world
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|US

PacifiCorp to pay $575M to resolve federal government's claims over wildfires in Oregon, California

PacifiCorp has agreed to pay $575 million to resolve the federal government's claims for damages stemming from six wildfires in Oregon and California

February 21, 2026
PacifiCorp to pay $575M to resolve federal government's claims over wildfires in Oregon, California
Environment|Health|Political|Science|World

Trump administration to stand by tough Biden-era mandates to replace lead pipes

The Trump administration says it supports a strict Biden-era rule that forces cities to replace most lead water pipes within 10 years

February 20, 2026
Trump administration to stand by tough Biden-era mandates to replace lead pipes
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Food|Health|Lifestyle

America is running out of Topo Chico mineral water

America is running out of Topo Chico mineral water

February 20, 2026
America is running out of Topo Chico mineral water
Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel|World

6 close friends on a backcountry ski trip identified as among those killed in devastating avalanche

6 close friends on a backcountry ski trip identified as among those killed in devastating avalanche

February 19, 2026
6 close friends on a backcountry ski trip identified as among those killed in devastating avalanche
Business|Economy|Environment

US audit finds gaps in the FAA's oversight of United Airlines maintenance

A federal government audit says FAA staffing shortages and high employee turnover have hindered the agency's oversight of airplane maintenance at United Airlines

February 20, 2026
US audit finds gaps in the FAA's oversight of United Airlines maintenance
Environment|Science|Travel|World

Galápagos park releases 158 juvenile hybrid tortoises on Floreana to restore the ecosystem

Giant tortoises have returned to Floreana Island in Ecuador's Galapagos archipelago as conservationists release 158 juvenile hybrids to restore the ecosystem

February 20, 2026
Galápagos park releases 158 juvenile hybrid tortoises on Floreana to restore the ecosystem
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Alyce Clarke Award: Hazlehurst teacher finds strength in students after personal loss

Alyce Clarke Award: Hazlehurst teacher finds strength in students after personal loss

February 20, 2026
Alyce Clarke Award: Hazlehurst teacher finds strength in students after personal loss
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment

All truckers and bus drivers will be required to take commercial driver's license tests in English

All truckers and bus drivers will have to take their commercial driver’s license tests in English as the Trump administration expands its aggressive campaign to improve safety in the industry and get unqualified drivers off the road

February 20, 2026
All truckers and bus drivers will be required to take commercial driver's license tests in English
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Science

Trump administration eases limits on coal plants for emitting mercury, other toxins

The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday weakened limits on mercury and other toxic emissions from coal-fired power plants

February 20, 2026
Trump administration eases limits on coal plants for emitting mercury, other toxins