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Illegal miners extract billions in Amazon gold despite Brazil crackdown, Greenpeace finds

Billions of dollars worth of gold is still being extracted illegally from Brazil's Amazon rainforest, a study by

Illegal miners extract billions in Amazon gold despite Brazil crackdown, Greenpeace finds
Business|Economy|Environment

District court denies California parks department bid to stop Sable Offshore pipeline

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District court denies California parks department bid to stop Sable Offshore pipeline
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Blue Origin rocket explodes on launchpad in a setback for bid to catch Musk's SpaceX

An uncrewed Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on a Florida launchpad during a test on Thursday, in a major setback for Jeff Bezos’ space

Blue Origin rocket explodes on launchpad in a setback for bid to catch Musk's SpaceX
Economy|Environment|Political|US|World

Trump's room to maneuver narrows as US, Iran close in on framework deal

President Donald Trump finds himself in a bind as he seeks to end the war against Iran: he is under pressure to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and get

Trump's room to maneuver narrows as US, Iran close in on framework deal
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They were trapped looking for gold in a flooded cave. How were they found and will they be rescued?

They were trapped looking for gold in a flooded cave. How were they found and will they be rescued?

They were trapped looking for gold in a flooded cave. How were they found and will they be rescued?
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What to know about Manhattanhenge, NYC's sunset spectacle

New York City residents and visitors are treated to a phenomenon twice a year known as Manhattanhenge, when the setting sun aligns with the Manhattan street grid and sinks below the horizon framed in a canyon of skyscrapers

What to know about Manhattanhenge, NYC's sunset spectacle
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Explosion and fire at a Dallas apartment building kills at least 3 people, including a child

A fire official says a huge fire has destroyed a two-story apartment building in Dallas and killed a child and at least two other people

Explosion and fire at a Dallas apartment building kills at least 3 people, including a child
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Crews recover the remains of 6 of the 9 workers missing after Washington chemical tank rupture

Crews have recovered the remains of six of nine workers who were missing after a chemical tank ruptured at at paper mill in Washington state, officials said Thursday

Crews recover the remains of 6 of the 9 workers missing after Washington chemical tank rupture
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US Federal Trade Commission probes rising fertilizer prices

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US Federal Trade Commission probes rising fertilizer prices
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Chemical tank fatally implodes at a paper and packaging plant in Washington state

At least one person has died, nine people were injured and nine others remain unaccounted for after a large vat of chemical treatment product, including hazardous materials, imploded at a paper and packaging facility in Washington state, fire officials said.

Chemical tank fatally implodes at a paper and packaging plant in Washington state
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How a tank rupture disrupted life in a tight-knit Washington town that has lived with pulp mills for generations

How a tank rupture disrupted life in a tight-knit Washington town that has lived with pulp mills for generations

How a tank rupture disrupted life in a tight-knit Washington town that has lived with pulp mills for generations
Environment|Travel|World

Conditions of 4 climbers who fell on Mount McKinley unknown as rescuers try to reach them

Rescuers are trying to reach four climbers who fell on Alaska’s Mount McKinley, North America’s tallest peak, the National Park Service said Thursday

Conditions of 4 climbers who fell on Mount McKinley unknown as rescuers try to reach them
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Brazil rare earths miner Viridis to sell to US, European buyers, not China, CEO says

Australian rare earths miner Viridis Mining and Minerals is in advanced discussions with potential offtake buyers in Europe and the U.S. for its

Brazil rare earths miner Viridis to sell to US, European buyers, not China, CEO says
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Cheniere signs $4.69 billion deal with Bechtel to expand LNG export capacity

Cheniere Energy Partners said on Thursday it signed a contract with Bechtel Corp for engineering, procurement and construction of the first phase of its Sabine Pass LNG expansion

Cheniere signs $4.69 billion deal with Bechtel to expand LNG export capacity
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Cuba sees higher risk of US military aggression as talks stall

Cuba's Deputy Foreign Minister Josefina Vidal sees the risk of U.S. military aggression against the island growing as negotiations between the nations

Cuba sees higher risk of US military aggression as talks stall
Environment

'Hit so hard': Storm damage in Henderson County stirs memories of Helene, official says

'Hit so hard': Storm damage in Henderson County stirs memories of Helene, official says

'Hit so hard': Storm damage in Henderson County stirs memories of Helene, official says
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Canada's South Bow flags need for 'durable' US permit before Keystone XL pipeline restart

Canadian pipeline operator South Bow needs proof that a U.S. presidential permit is "durable" before proceeding with a partial revival of the Keystone XL oil

Canada's South Bow flags need for 'durable' US permit before Keystone XL pipeline restart
Economy|Environment|Opinion|Political|World

Trump administration pledges $100M in aid for Cuba, but only if Catholic or other faith-based groups distribute it

The timing of the offer was thorny because it coincided with the US indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro.

Trump administration pledges $100M in aid for Cuba, but only if Catholic or other faith-based groups distribute it
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Newly declassified FBI documents detail UFO sighting by officers — and one of them filmed it

Newly declassified FBI documents detail UFO sighting by officers — and one of them filmed it

Newly declassified FBI documents detail UFO sighting by officers — and one of them filmed it
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Video shows deer breaking into Minnesota Montessori school

Video shows deer breaking into Minnesota Montessori school

Video shows deer breaking into Minnesota Montessori school
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San Joaquin County warns of invasive pest threat to Northern California wine industry

San Joaquin County warns of invasive pest threat to Northern California wine industry

San Joaquin County warns of invasive pest threat to Northern California wine industry
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Camp Mystic health officer may practice nursing again under limited Texas license, board says

Camp Mystic health officer may practice nursing again under limited Texas license, board says

Camp Mystic health officer may practice nursing again under limited Texas license, board says
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Kansas farmers face tough wheat season amid drought, rising costs

Kansas farmers face tough wheat season amid drought, rising costs

Kansas farmers face tough wheat season amid drought, rising costs
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America’s pile of emergency oil is shrinking fast

America’s pile of emergency oil is shrinking fast

America’s pile of emergency oil is shrinking fast
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At least 4 hurt after large explosion destroys Dallas apartment building, DFR says

At least 4 hurt after large explosion destroys Dallas apartment building, DFR says

At least 4 hurt after large explosion destroys Dallas apartment building, DFR says
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

EU says jet fuel market to get tighter if Hormuz situation does not improve

The market for jet fuel in the European Union could get tighter if the situation in the Strait of Hormuz does not improve within weeks, said the European Commission on

EU says jet fuel market to get tighter if Hormuz situation does not improve
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A rare blue micromoon rises this weekend

Get set for a rare blue micromoon this weekend

A rare blue micromoon rises this weekend
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Bat in the house? Here’s how to remove it safely

A bat biologist walks through the steps for persuading a bat to leave your home, and what to do when a whole family decides to roost in your attic.

Bat in the house? Here’s how to remove it safely
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Food

Tyson Foods taps board member to succeed veteran King as CEO

U.S. meatpacker Tyson Foods said on Thursday that board member and former Procter & Gamble executive Jeff Schomburger will take over as CEO from

Tyson Foods taps board member to succeed veteran King as CEO
Africa|Arts|Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|MidEast|World

Baton Rouge to Melbourne: Iran war and rising prices upend jet fuel trade

From Antwerp to the Seychelles, Baton Rouge to Melbourne, or New York to Namibia, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has upended

Baton Rouge to Melbourne: Iran war and rising prices upend jet fuel trade
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It’s not just high gas prices – inflation is now spreading through the US economy

A key challenge for the Federal Reserve is that higher gas prices are inflationary, but they also reduce households’ spending power and dampen growth.

It’s not just high gas prices – inflation is now spreading through the US economy
Education|Environment|Science

Massive marine predator crowned T. rex of the ocean and ‘a true terror of its time’

Massive marine predator crowned T. rex of the ocean and ‘a true terror of its time’

Massive marine predator crowned T. rex of the ocean and ‘a true terror of its time’
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Xpeng projects quarterly revenue below estimates on weak EV demand

Electric vehicle maker Xpeng on Thursday forecast second-quarter revenue below market expectations, underscoring a prolonged slowdown in demand and stiff competition in the Chinese

Xpeng projects quarterly revenue below estimates on weak EV demand
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Federal regulator pauses review of Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern's $85 billion merger

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Federal regulator pauses review of Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern's $85 billion merger
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UN chief eyes leadership cuts as part of reform push

The United Nations aims to reduce and abolish senior leadership positions over the next two years as part of its reforms, its Secretary-General said on

UN chief eyes leadership cuts as part of reform push
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SDPOA demands immediate action on patrol staffing shortages after deadly Islamic Center attack

SDPOA demands immediate action on patrol staffing shortages after deadly Islamic Center attack

SDPOA demands immediate action on patrol staffing shortages after deadly Islamic Center attack
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Mother struggles after inflatable display damages car during windstorm

Mother struggles after inflatable display damages car during windstorm

Mother struggles after inflatable display damages car during windstorm
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'It wasn't even a close call' | Former prosecutor explains why no one was charged in Harambe's death

'It wasn't even a close call' | Former prosecutor explains why no one was charged in Harambe's death

'It wasn't even a close call' | Former prosecutor explains why no one was charged in Harambe's death
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Pennsylvania moms can get free support from other moms through text message service

Pennsylvania moms can get free support from other moms through text message service

Pennsylvania moms can get free support from other moms through text message service
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Protesters confront Box Elder County commissioners who approved Stratos Project data center

Protesters confront Box Elder County commissioners who approved Stratos Project data center

Protesters confront Box Elder County commissioners who approved Stratos Project data center
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Energy use forcing rethink of AI chip design, TSMC says

A senior TSMC executive said on Thursday that surging electricity demands from AI are making energy efficiency rather than computing power the main

Energy use forcing rethink of AI chip design, TSMC says
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Pigeons may be navigating with their liver, study suggests

A study details a surprising new way into how pigeons find their way home

Pigeons may be navigating with their liver, study suggests
Economy|Environment

FACT FOCUS: Trump says Obama and Biden spent 'hundreds of millions' on reflecting pool. They did not

President Donald Trump has claimed that the Obama and Biden administrations spent “hundreds of millions of dollars” to fix the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and alleged that renovations he is currently overseeing will be much more economical

FACT FOCUS: Trump says Obama and Biden spent 'hundreds of millions' on reflecting pool. They did not
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Iceland's parliament votes to hold referendum on EU accession talks in August

Iceland's parliament on Thursday voted in favour of holding an August 29 referendum to begin European Union accession talks, supporting the government's two-step plan

Iceland's parliament votes to hold referendum on EU accession talks in August
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Dealership’s viral bird tenants have officially moved out

Dealership’s viral bird tenants have officially moved out

Dealership’s viral bird tenants have officially moved out
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Ohio suspends data center tax break as tech firms face pressure to pay the cost to power AI

Ohio is suspending a tax break that has been critical to its competition with other states to attract the massive new facilities that power and train artificial intelligence chatbots

Ohio suspends data center tax break as tech firms face pressure to pay the cost to power AI
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Australia launches record $1.4B lawsuit against 3M over 'forever chemicals' at defense bases

Australia is suing the U.S. company 3M for over $1.4 billion due to contamination from “forever chemicals” in firefighting foam at defense bases

Australia launches record $1.4B lawsuit against 3M over 'forever chemicals' at defense bases
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Chevron files request to acquire offshore Greek block, energy ministry says

U.S. oil major Chevron has filed an official request to take over a 70% stake from Greece's Helleniq Energy  in an offshore block southwest of Greece, the Greek energy

Chevron files request to acquire offshore Greek block, energy ministry says
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Rescuers hopeful they can pull 5 villagers from flooded Laos cave soon

Rescuers hopeful they can pull 5 villagers from flooded Laos cave soon

Rescuers hopeful they can pull 5 villagers from flooded Laos cave soon
Environment|Health|Science

Happy, who taught researchers that elephants can recognize themselves, is euthanized at Bronx Zoo

A Bronx Zoo elephant who gave researchers new insights and became the crux of a closely watched animal rights case has died

Happy, who taught researchers that elephants can recognize themselves, is euthanized at Bronx Zoo
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Viral fame spares ‘Donald Trump’ buffalo from Eid sacrifice in Bangladesh

A rare albino buffalo in Bangladesh - nicknamed "Donald Trump" for its distinctive blond tuft - has been spared from Eid al-Adha sacrifice after a last-minute government

Viral fame spares ‘Donald Trump’ buffalo from Eid sacrifice in Bangladesh
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Rescuers in Laos say more oxygen needed to save 7 people trapped in cave

The leader of a Thai volunteer group helping to extract seven people trapped in a cave in Laos

Rescuers in Laos say more oxygen needed to save 7 people trapped in cave
Africa|Crime|Education|Environment|World

Kenyan girls' school fire kills 16 students, injures 79

A fire tore through a dormitory at a girls' secondary school in a town in Kenya's Rift Valley overnight, killing at least 16

Kenyan girls' school fire kills 16 students, injures 79
Environment|Science|World

Global temperatures to reach near-record highs in next five years, report finds

Average global temperatures are forecast to reach near-record levels in the next five years, with Arctic temperatures expected to

Global temperatures to reach near-record highs in next five years, report finds
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Think it's hot now? The next five years will smash records, UN says

A new report from the United Nations weather agency gives a three-out-of-four chance that the next five years will average more than 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial temperatures

Think it's hot now? The next five years will smash records, UN says
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

Australia sues 3M for $1.4 billion over PFAS 'forever chemicals' contamination

The Australian government said on Thursday it had launched legal action against 3M over contamination from firefighting foam supplied by the U.S. company

Australia sues 3M for $1.4 billion over PFAS 'forever chemicals' contamination
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Toyota sales drop for third month on declines in China, Middle East

Toyota Motor on Thursday said global vehicle sales fell for a third consecutive month in April, hit by sharp declines in China and the Middle East.

Toyota sales drop for third month on declines in China, Middle East
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Plans for the Gaza International Stabilization Force are in question as troop pledges stall

An international stabilization force promised for Gaza has yet to materialize three months after it was announced at an event hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump

Plans for the Gaza International Stabilization Force are in question as troop pledges stall
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Some brands say their jeans are eco-friendly. Here's how to find a pair that's actually sustainable

Your jeans have probably passed through cotton farms, dye houses and wash facilities before reaching your closet

Some brands say their jeans are eco-friendly. Here's how to find a pair that's actually sustainable
Environment|Travel|World

Divers find 5 villagers alive in a flooded cave in Laos after more than a week trapped in darkness

Five villagers trapped in a flooded cave in central Laos for over a week have been found alive

Divers find 5 villagers alive in a flooded cave in Laos after more than a week trapped in darkness
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World

Chief Megaron vows to take the legacy of Brazil's indigenous leader Raoni forward

Chief Megaron Txucarramae, a 75-year-old leader of Brazil’s Indigenous Kayapo people, has spent decades defending

Chief Megaron vows to take the legacy of Brazil's indigenous leader Raoni forward
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Bayer sued for allegedly monopolizing US market for GMO corn seeds

Bayer used illegal and anti-competitive practices to monopolize the U.S. market for genetically engineered corn seeds, reaping "hundreds of millions, if not

Bayer sued for allegedly monopolizing US market for GMO corn seeds
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Eleven feared dead in Washington state chemical vat rupture, operation moves to recovery effort

The search for nine people missing after a chemical tank imploded and ruptured a day earlier in Washington state has moved from a rescue to a

Eleven feared dead in Washington state chemical vat rupture, operation moves to recovery effort
Business|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

West Coast chemical emergencies raise questions about the safety of massive industrial tanks

There are millions of chemical tanks around the U.S., and experts say it is exceedingly rare for them to fail

West Coast chemical emergencies raise questions about the safety of massive industrial tanks
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9 missing after Washington paper mill tank rupture and officials say there's no hope of survivors

Crews are resuming the search for nine people presumed killed at a Washington state paper mill where a chemical tank ruptured

9 missing after Washington paper mill tank rupture and officials say there's no hope of survivors
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Fair housing groups file lawsuit arguing a federal rule change removes protections

Fair housing groups have filed a lawsuit over a rule change by the Trump administration that they allege reverses decades of lending protections and opens the door to discrimination against Black people, Latinos and other minorities

Fair housing groups file lawsuit arguing a federal rule change removes protections
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11 presumed dead as recovery efforts resume in Washington chemical tank rupture that sent contamination into Columbia River

11 presumed dead as recovery efforts resume in Washington chemical tank rupture that sent contamination into Columbia River

11 presumed dead as recovery efforts resume in Washington chemical tank rupture that sent contamination into Columbia River
Business|Economy|Environment|Health

California residents evacuated due to chemical tank threat return home but fears remain

Residents were back in their homes near a chemical tank that overheated in Southern California

California residents evacuated due to chemical tank threat return home but fears remain
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Scientists newly identify species of tiny, blue octopus that fits in the palm of your hand

Scientists newly identify species of tiny, blue octopus that fits in the palm of your hand

Scientists newly identify species of tiny, blue octopus that fits in the palm of your hand
Asia|Crime|Environment|World

International expert divers race to rescue seven villagers trapped in Laos cave

Volunteer cave divers demonstrating the “extremely remote and hostile,” environment as they navigating through the cave attempting to rescue seven villagers. They experienced “flood waters, collapsed hazards and high risk of contaminated air quality” while navigating inside the mine. The seven villagers who entered the Lao’s cave on May 20 in search of gold, have been trapped for nearly a week.

International expert divers race to rescue seven villagers trapped in Laos cave
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World

The Latest: Trump convened his Cabinet as talks to end Iran war remain in flux

President Donald Trump convened his Cabinet on Wednesday at a precarious moment for talks aimed at ending the Iran war, saying “things are going very well” days after insisting a settlement was “largely negotiated.”

The Latest: Trump convened his Cabinet as talks to end Iran war remain in flux
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Oil settles 5% lower as investors await updates on US-Iran peace deal talks

Oil prices fell 5% to their lowest level in over a month on Wednesday as investors awaited updates on a framework of a U.S.-Iran deal to end their

Oil settles 5% lower as investors await updates on US-Iran peace deal talks
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How Arizona finds the home of human remains

How Arizona finds the home of human remains

How Arizona finds the home of human remains
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California man accused of stealing 1,000 gallons of diesel in series of fuel thefts

California man accused of stealing 1,000 gallons of diesel in series of fuel thefts

California man accused of stealing 1,000 gallons of diesel in series of fuel thefts