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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

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Trump signs order authorizing oil pipeline project partially reviving Keystone XL

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May 01, 2026

Trump signs order authorizing oil pipeline project partially reviving Keystone XL

US House passes farm bill after scrapping pesticide language opposed by MAHA

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May 01, 2026

US House passes farm bill after scrapping pesticide language opposed by MAHA

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Beagle farm break-in: Activist to stand trial, dogs to be sold

May 01, 2026

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Fact check: Amid spike, prominent Republicans make false claims about gas prices

May 01, 2026

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USGS report finds hundreds of thousands of metric tons of lithium oxide in Maine, New Hampshire

May 01, 2026

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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

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Residents rally against plan to house federal inmates in neighborhood

May 01, 2026

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Neighbors honored for heroically saving bedridden woman from house fire

May 01, 2026

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Proposed mega data center draws concerns over 'heat island effect'

May 01, 2026

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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

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Riverfront workshops use rain barrels to protect the Great Lakes and reduce backyard flooding

May 01, 2026

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Dog rescued after 44 hours under tornado rubble reunites with owner

May 01, 2026

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Police arrest man accused of running a meth lab inside a Michigan State University building

May 01, 2026

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Officials ask residents to reduce water usage further ahead of dry summer

May 01, 2026

Stray dog on Blue Ridge Parkway injured after 'aggressive behavior,' NPS says

May 01, 2026

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Chicago grain futures fall on oil retreat, improved US weather outlook

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April 30, 2026

Chicago grain futures fall on oil retreat, improved US weather outlook

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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

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Governor Polis signs bill banning pet stores from selling dogs and cats

May 01, 2026

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Colorado to crack down on "highly problematic," contaminated marijuana products

April 30, 2026

Education|Environment

Oysters raised by students added to oyster reef

April 30, 2026

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

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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

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A celestial double feature in May — two full moons

April 30, 2026

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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

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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

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

15-year-old catches record-breaking golden rainbow trout in West Virginia

April 30, 2026

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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

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

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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

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

Atlanta teens, advocates call for plan to prevent youth violence as summer approaches

April 30, 2026

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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

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‘Oil is literally falling from the sky’: Russian town fears environmental disaster after Ukrainian drone strikes on refinery

April 30, 2026

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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This company says nuclear fusion could finally power the grid — and soon

April 30, 2026

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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

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

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Kansas City man accused of high-speed chase in stolen SUV, fleeing into floodwater

April 30, 2026

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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City of Birmingham works to improve walkability with $10 million grant easing pedestrian frustration

April 30, 2026

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"

April 30, 2026

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

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

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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

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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

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Goose eggs reportedly smashed with hammer at shopping center

April 30, 2026

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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

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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

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

April 30, 2026

Environment|Science|US|World

Tornado devastates Texas town on sixth straight day of severe storms

April 29, 2026

Environment

5 years after Caldor Fire, hundreds of dead and unstable trees in Grizzly Flats remain a threat

April 30, 2026

Crime|Environment|Health|US

Dog survives 44 hours in rubble after EF-4 tornado levels homes in Enid

April 30, 2026

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

April 30, 2026

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

April 30, 2026

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

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Takeaways: Supreme Court signals it will side with Trump on Haitian and Syrian migrants

April 29, 2026

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

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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

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

April 29, 2026

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Service members help former National Guardsman recover after Enid tornado

April 29, 2026

Education|Environment|Health

Advocates demand answers as hundreds of graves collapse at a Milwaukee County cemetery after floods

April 29, 2026

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

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

April 29, 2026

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

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

April 29, 2026

Crime|Education|Environment|Health

Camp Mystic owners apologize for deadly flood plan failures and push to reopen over Texas lawmakers’ objections

April 29, 2026

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

April 29, 2026

Economy|Environment|Health|World

A lifeline for Haiti could soon be severed by the US Supreme Court

April 29, 2026

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

April 29, 2026

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

April 27, 2026

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

April 29, 2026

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

Neighbors breathe sigh of relief after explosives removed from home

April 29, 2026

Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Resident recounts damage to home after juvenile allegedly starts fire in nearby grass

April 29, 2026

Campaign launched to save SF Golden Gate Park's last public pianos from vandalism, weather

April 29, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Farmers face tough choices to keep permanent crops alive during the statewide drought emergency

April 29, 2026

Business|Education|Environment|Science|Sports

DNR begins stocking 20 million fish across more than 1,000 Michigan lakes and streams

April 29, 2026

Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Extinct butterfly at San Francisco Presidio being replaced with close relative

April 29, 2026

Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Technology

Digital checkouts surpass traditional books at libraries as funding questions loom

April 29, 2026

Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

Dollywood to educate visitors about black bears with new BearWise signs

April 29, 2026

Father shares memories of family he lost in house fire, reacts to report on 911 coverage gaps

April 29, 2026

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

How does rain affect local strawberry farms?

April 29, 2026

'You can lose someone at any second': Wife of man killed in Pewaukee lightning strike warns others ahead of severe weather

April 29, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Technology

More residents turning to e-bikes as gas prices remain high

April 29, 2026

Arts|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

The unexpected pelicans of Colorado hold a special meaning for an award-winning wildlife photographer

April 29, 2026

Environment

Westminster looking to fill every pothole in the city during Pothole Palooza

April 29, 2026

Education|Environment

Bison ranch fights to preserve a nearly extinct American icon

April 28, 2026

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

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

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

April 28, 2026

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

April 28, 2026

Crime|Environment|Science

5 bald eagles found dead in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, prompting DNR investigation

April 28, 2026

Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|US

Car slams into home on Detroit's west side, bursts into flames

April 28, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Affordable housing opens for single parents pursuing college degrees

April 28, 2026

Crime|Environment|US

Neighbors jump in to evacuate 28 horses as brush fire spreads

April 28, 2026

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

April 28, 2026

Crime|Environment|US

Firefighters rush to fuel truck fire, possible hazmat situation

April 28, 2026

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

April 28, 2026

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

Local groups create reusable menstrual pads to help families in need

April 28, 2026

Environment|Health

Neighborhood goes weekend without potable water after construction site mistake

April 28, 2026

Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

New owner of "tulip house" carries on tradition, finds new meaning behind the bulbs

April 28, 2026

Education|Environment|Health|Science

Anglers reel in invasive species at 2026 Southwest Florida Invasive Freshwater Fish Roundup

April 28, 2026

13 surviving sloths from Sloth World delivered to Central Florida Zoo in Sanford

April 28, 2026

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

Hospital nurses voice concern over HR-1 cuts

April 28, 2026

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

April 27, 2026

Arts|Education|Environment|Sports

Where baseball history lives: Community pushes to preserve Municipal Stadium

April 27, 2026

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

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

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

A Supreme Court case over pesticides is bringing out the ‘MAHA moms’ — and threats of consequences for the midterms

April 27, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|World

Giant fossil fuel companies made about $12,000 in the time it took you to read this headline

April 27, 2026

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

April 27, 2026

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

April 26, 2026

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

April 26, 2026

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

April 26, 2026

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

Business|Environment|Health|Science

What does Bayer's US Supreme Court case mean for the thousands of Roundup lawsuits?

The U.S.

April 26, 2026

What does Bayer's US Supreme Court case mean for the thousands of Roundup lawsuits?

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

April 26, 2026

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

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

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

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

Homes destroyed, pets lost and precious memories burned to ashes in Georgia wildfires

April 25, 2026

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

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

April 24, 2026

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

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?

April 25, 2026

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

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

'Million-dollar tip' leads former musician to olive oil glory

April 25, 2026

Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Idaho couple donates 330 acre 'oasis' to land trust to create a nature preserve instead of subdivisions

April 25, 2026

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

April 25, 2026

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Curiosity rover detects building blocks of life in first-ever experiment on Mars

April 25, 2026

Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Golden effort: Corner man dedicates years to cleaning up his community

April 25, 2026

Business|Environment|Health|Political

Missouri governor signs restrictions on THC products into law

April 25, 2026

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

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

April 24, 2026

Crime|Environment|Health

Massive dead snake found along side of Wisconsin highway

April 24, 2026

How the Supreme Court will have a major impact on the economy this spring

April 24, 2026

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle

Giant wooden troll unveiled at Museum of Danish America in Elk Horn

April 24, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

April 24, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

Firefighter heard ‘stop stop stop’ before deadly LaGuardia collision – but didn’t know who the warning was for, NTSB finds

April 24, 2026

Education|Entertainment|Environment

San Francisco school cleans up for Earth Day with inspiration from Pixar film 'Hoppers'

April 24, 2026

Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

'He was such a light': Parents of Sussex boy run over by school bus speak about their son

April 24, 2026

Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Hawaii family found a lifeline in Phoenix

April 24, 2026

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

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

April 24, 2026

Business|Education|Environment|Travel|World

Teen launches Saipan relief mission after Category 5 typhoon

April 24, 2026

Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Environment

Port to consider moving forward with proposed $256M Navy SEAL Museum on San Diego waterfront

April 24, 2026

Esparto explosions: Devastating Pyrotechnics owner in Yolo County after arrest at Disney World

April 24, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Lifestyle

Rain and heat threaten strawberry crops

April 24, 2026

Business|Crime|Environment

Thieves destroy nearly 75 fire hydrants to steal metal parts, putting lives at risk

April 24, 2026

Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Ferndale Rat Patrol ramping up efforts to help residents combat chronic rodent problems

April 24, 2026

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

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

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'

France investigates suspected tampering with weather sensors after Polymarket bets

April 24, 2026

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

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

April 23, 2026

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

April 23, 2026

‘They are going to be rejected again’: NASA chief faces grilling on Trump’s budget proposal

April 23, 2026

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

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

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.

April 23, 2026

Environment|Science|Technology

Bats master the dark with sound. WPI engineers hope their drones do the same in dangerous situations.

April 23, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

April 23, 2026

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

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

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

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

Two year closure was his idea, says Trump’s new Kennedy Center leader, defending dramatic move

April 23, 2026

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'

April 23, 2026

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

April 23, 2026

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

April 23, 2026

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

April 23, 2026

Milwaukee Common Council votes to rename Cesar Chavez Drive after abuse allegations

April 23, 2026

Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|Travel

'It was all a miracle’ Man rescued after days lost in wilderness

April 23, 2026

Arts|Economy|Education|Environment

Brighton City Council votes to demolish century-old historic landmark despite community pushback

April 23, 2026

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

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

April 22, 2026

$28 billion and counting: Europe tallies the cost of another energy crisis

April 22, 2026

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

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"

April 22, 2026

Environment|Science|Technology|World

This small sea area between Europe and Africa is the site of 124 shipwrecks, archaeologists find

April 22, 2026

Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Warmer weather could impact miller moths during migration

April 22, 2026

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

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

April 22, 2026

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

April 22, 2026

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

April 22, 2026

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

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

April 22, 2026

Business|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

Florida wildfire strands Amtrak passengers for over 24 hours

April 22, 2026

Environment|Health|Travel|US

Stray dog search prompts Blue Ridge Parkway closures, draws welfare concerns

April 22, 2026

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

April 22, 2026

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

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

April 22, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political

Bay Area marijuana growing business still awaiting policy changes to ease industry woes

April 22, 2026

Crime|Education|Environment|Science

4 birds still missing after break-in at Marysville falconry facility

April 22, 2026

Fish struggle in Jordan River as low runoff leaves water dangerously shallow

April 22, 2026

Business|Environment|Food|Lifestyle|Science

This farmer credits homemade 'Hobbit Hole' greenhouse with saving crops from freeze

April 22, 2026

Education|Environment

Water rushes into elementary school amid severe storm flooding

April 22, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle

Burlington residents face flooding as Fox River overflows into homes, parks

April 22, 2026

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

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

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

Farmer delays own recovery to help neighbors rebuild

April 21, 2026

Business|Crime|Environment|Sports|Travel

Video captures plane striking power line before hard landing near Salinas Airport

April 21, 2026

Crime|Environment|Health|Political

Could marijuana odor lead to fines in Arizona?

April 21, 2026

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

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

Like ‘driving to San Francisco and back, every week’: In rural America, cancer patients face tall hurdles to get care

March 29, 2026

Environment|Science|Technology

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April 21, 2026

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

April 21, 2026

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

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

April 21, 2026

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

April 21, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

April 21, 2026

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

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

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

April 21, 2026

Pilot in deadly plane crash in Pasco County identified: PSO

April 21, 2026

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

West Coast Falconry faces heartbreak after birds go missing

April 20, 2026

Arts|Crime|Environment|Technology

Police deploy new tool to measure illegal exhaust noise during Car Week

April 20, 2026

Education|Environment|Science|World

Chimpanzees in Uganda are in a ‘civil war,’ and researchers are unsure how it will end

April 20, 2026

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

April 20, 2026

Crime|Education|Environment|World

Winston-Salem park shooting: Multiple victims, suspects identified and located as two schools remain on secure lockdown

April 20, 2026

Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

APS rescues over 40 animals from poor conditions at illegal organization

April 20, 2026

Business|Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle

'We could smell it immediately': Neighbors recount tense night with gas explosion threat

April 20, 2026

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

April 20, 2026

Environment|Science|World

Tsunami advisory lifted after Japan earthquake but warnings for potential stronger quake issued

April 20, 2026

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

April 20, 2026

Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political

Walk honors mothers lost to childbirth, raises awareness for health disparities

April 20, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Funky-smelling Bradford pear tree among 30 invasive species getting banned in New Jersey

April 19, 2026

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

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

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

April 19, 2026

Crime|Environment|Health|Political

Activists break into Wisconsin animal breeding facility ahead of scheduled protest

April 19, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|US

Senate votes to end ban on mining in Boundary Waters after Sen. Tina Smith's hourslong speech

April 19, 2026

Video shows moment car runs red light, kills driver and dog in West Philadelphia crash

April 19, 2026

Cocaine, heroin, firearms and jewelry seized in Southeast Michigan police investigation

April 19, 2026

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

April 17, 2026

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?

A US citizen said she was illegally held by ICE. Surveillance video, the DHS and a million-dollar lawsuit say otherwise

April 18, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

April 17, 2026

Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Child survives 60-foot fall from Worcester apartment building window: "That kid had guardian angels"

April 17, 2026

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

April 17, 2026

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

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

April 17, 2026

Environment|Science|World

The stunning underwater world that’s at risk as the Iran war drags on

April 17, 2026

Vigil held for hit-and-run victim in Makiki as family pleads for answers

April 17, 2026

Economy|Education|Environment|Health

More than a dozen traveling preschools to close across Hawaii

April 17, 2026

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

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

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

April 17, 2026

Crime|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

The attack on Sam Altman exposed a dark underbelly of the anti-AI movement

April 17, 2026

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

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

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

April 17, 2026

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

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

April 15, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

April 17, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

April 17, 2026

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

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

April 16, 2026

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

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

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

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

Woman shares story behind viral video of mama bear wrangling cubs

April 17, 2026

Crime|Environment|US

Man escapes waist-deep floodwater after rideshare gets stuck under bridge

April 17, 2026

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

Santa Cruz County groups plan straw bale tiny home village to address housing crisis

April 17, 2026

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

April 16, 2026

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

April 16, 2026

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

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

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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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

April 16, 2026

Education|Environment|Health

Sacramento parents fight move to replace grass with artificial turf at elementary school

April 16, 2026

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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

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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

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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

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

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

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

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

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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

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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

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

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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

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

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

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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

Can Iran charge fees for ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz?

Iran wants to charge fees for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz as part of its proposals to end the war with Israel and the United States after blocking most traffic

April 07, 2026

Can Iran charge fees for ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz?

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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'

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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

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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

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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

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

'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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

April 16, 2026

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

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

Las Vegas business owners, drivers lament ongoing impact of high gas prices

April 16, 2026

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

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

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

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

April 16, 2026

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

April 16, 2026

Business|Crime|Environment|Health

Brothers sue landlord, say carbon monoxide poisoning left them with permanent brain damage

April 16, 2026

Business|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Backyard beekeeper loses hive as warm winter impacts bees, honey production

April 16, 2026

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

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

Woman's handmade tribute honors 58 fallen Vietnam sailors

April 15, 2026

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

April 15, 2026

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

April 15, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

Storm chaser captures video of tornado in southern Minnesota

April 15, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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.

April 15, 2026

Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel|US

After pileup, Colorado tourist town of Georgetown opened community center, restaurants to I-70 travelers

April 15, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

Medical scans and chips: the hidden fallout of the Iran war for China

April 15, 2026

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

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

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

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

April 14, 2026

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

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

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

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

Business|Economy|Environment|Travel|World

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

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

April 14, 2026

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

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

Business|Environment|Finance|World

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bike program pays commuters to ditch their cars

April 15, 2026

King Charles to address joint meeting of Congress and meet privately with Trump on US state visit

April 15, 2026

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

Esparto fireworks explosion arraignments delayed as victims' families voice frustration

April 15, 2026

Crime|Education|Environment|US|World

Teen rescued after being kidnapped near bus stop, suspect arrested

April 15, 2026

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

April 14, 2026

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.

April 14, 2026

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

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

April 14, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Science

'It's been tough': Farmers concerned about low snowpack

April 14, 2026

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?

April 14, 2026

Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Big Sur hikers recount discovery of woman found dead near hot springs

April 14, 2026

Environment|Health|Science

Experts discuss health risks of harmful algal blooms in Southwest Florida

April 14, 2026

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

April 13, 2026

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

April 13, 2026

Residents demand action as feral hog sightings, damage increase

April 13, 2026

Arts|Crime|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Incarcerated artists showcase talents at Carytown Spring Artisan Market

April 13, 2026

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

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

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

The 'really rewarding' reason active-duty soldiers are spending free time renovating this home

April 13, 2026

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

April 12, 2026

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

April 12, 2026

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

April 12, 2026

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

April 11, 2026

Environment|Science|US|Videos|World

Over a month’s worth of rain has fallen on parts of Hawaii as a storm threatens flooding

April 08, 2026

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

April 11, 2026

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

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

April 11, 2026

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

April 11, 2026

Economy|Environment|World

Neighbors helping neighbors: Iowa farmers step up after Nebraska wildfires

April 11, 2026

Arts|Environment|Health|Political|Science

Lawmaker uses satirical 'Spinachgate' video to address water pollution and cancer concerns

April 11, 2026

Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Family moves to keep Powhatan rural, permanently protects 134 acres for Virginia wildlife

April 11, 2026

Fence installed at prison cliff after inmate's fatal fall

April 11, 2026

Crime|Environment|Lifestyle

'Goats on the run': Police help reunite lost goats with owner

April 11, 2026

Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|World

Man's body found after fire burns home in Maine

April 11, 2026

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

April 11, 2026

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

April 10, 2026

Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Alpha-gal syndrome from Lone Star tick bites "an emerging public health concern in Massachusetts"

April 10, 2026

How Vance is navigating peace talks with Iran — and his own political future

April 10, 2026

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

April 10, 2026

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

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

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

April 10, 2026

Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Why NASA sent ‘organ chips’ of the Artemis II crew into space

April 10, 2026

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

April 10, 2026

DNR officer's extrication by Minnesota Air Rescue Team caught on video

April 10, 2026

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

April 10, 2026

Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Elderly man and woman rescued from partially submerged car

April 10, 2026

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

April 10, 2026

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

April 09, 2026

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

April 09, 2026

Kentucky couple makes special wheelchairs to help people with disabilities explore outdoors

April 09, 2026

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

April 09, 2026

Environment|Science|World

These two iconic polar species have been driven to endangered status by a warming planet

April 09, 2026

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

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

Former Fort Bragg employee charged with leaking classified information to journalist

April 09, 2026

Business|Crime|Environment|Health|US

Parking garage collapses in Grays Ferry, Philadelphia; 1 dead, search for 2 others underway

April 09, 2026

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

‘It really bent your mind’: The life-altering phenomenon astronauts experience in space

April 09, 2026

'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

San Joaquin County seniors, veterans get free public rides through local nonprofit

April 09, 2026

Oyster farmers question the reopening of bays after oil spill

April 09, 2026

Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Weber State students show local residents innovative ways to cut energy use, lower bills

April 09, 2026

Education|Environment|Science

Reclaiming the Range: Northern Colorado's 11-year journey to restore the west's most iconic species

April 09, 2026

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

April 08, 2026

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

April 08, 2026

Arts|Entertainment|Environment|Sports|Travel

Walking this golf course is now a botanist’s dream

April 08, 2026

Woman fights off offender after being groped on CTA Red Line train in the Loop

April 08, 2026

Environment

Flood risk continues through Friday as a storm system brings numerous rounds of rain to the islands

April 08, 2026

Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Habitat loss from development pushes more black bears into the city

April 08, 2026

Environment|Science|Technology

High-altitude balloons set to fly over the ArkLaTex

April 08, 2026

Environment|Science|Technology|US|World

Fireball spotted in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware traveled at 30,000 mph before disintegrating, NASA says

April 08, 2026

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

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

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

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

April 08, 2026

Tanner Horner pleads guilty in killing of 7-year-old Athena Strand, case moves to sentencing phase

April 08, 2026

Education|Environment|Health|Technology

School buses stocked with lifesaving kits

April 08, 2026

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

April 08, 2026

Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health

Stockton has become dumping ground for abandoned dogs, animal rescues say

April 08, 2026

Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Lexington community still healing 1 year after fatal gas explosion

April 08, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

California gas prices turn residents to Amtrak

April 08, 2026

Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

RobCo Wildlife Rescue gives injured backyard bunnies a second chance

April 08, 2026

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

April 07, 2026

Motorcycle crash ends in flames near kids; far West Side residents urge need for speed bumps

April 07, 2026

Uber driver finds python left behind by passengers who attended Philadelphia reptile show

April 07, 2026

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

April 07, 2026

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

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

April 06, 2026

Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health

Family fights state over oil leaking into their home

April 06, 2026

Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Iowa State develops AI tool to help farmers identify and remove pests

April 06, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

Tampa Bay marinas, boaters feeling gas price pains

April 06, 2026

App helping restaurants cut waste while giving diners deals

April 06, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|US

If fuel prices don't come back down, seafood prices could go up in Maine and the US

April 06, 2026

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

April 06, 2026

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

As 4 astronauts aim to make history at the moon, Trump recommends slashing NASA’s budget

April 06, 2026

Video shows fox attacking woman

April 06, 2026

Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

Annual Easter celebration brings families to Maryland Zoo

April 06, 2026

Mourning for dinosaurs, 65 million years too late

April 05, 2026

Environment|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Pope Leo urges those who ‘unleash wars’ to choose peace in his first Easter message

April 05, 2026

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

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

The global oil crisis is turning into an everything crisis

April 04, 2026

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

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