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Pentagon locked down, some floors evacuated due to ‘hazardous materials incident’

Multiple floors and corridors inside the Pentagon have been locked down and others are being evacuated, three sources familiar and the local fire department said. A Pentagon spokesman told CNN that systems within the Pentagon “have detected an air quality issue necessitating precautionary measures until we determine its significance.”

June 11, 2026
Pentagon locked down, some floors evacuated due to ‘hazardous materials incident’
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Sports

Going fishing? Officials confirm carp from Utah Lake are safe to eat after 20 years

Going fishing? Officials confirm carp from Utah Lake are safe to eat after 20 years

June 12, 2026
Going fishing? Officials confirm carp from Utah Lake are safe to eat after 20 years
Business|Environment|Food|Science

Regenerative farming helps this farmer use less water during dry year

Regenerative farming helps this farmer use less water during dry year

June 12, 2026
Regenerative farming helps this farmer use less water during dry year
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Health

After a historically dry 2025 monsoon, local farm hoping for a bounce-back

After a historically dry 2025 monsoon, local farm hoping for a bounce-back

June 12, 2026
After a historically dry 2025 monsoon, local farm hoping for a bounce-back
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

After facing closure, Idaho Reptile Zoo keeps rescuing animals and educating families

After facing closure, Idaho Reptile Zoo keeps rescuing animals and educating families

June 12, 2026
After facing closure, Idaho Reptile Zoo keeps rescuing animals and educating families
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

USDA cuts U.S. winter wheat harvest outlook after Plains drought

The U.S.

June 11, 2026
USDA cuts U.S. winter wheat harvest outlook after Plains drought
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Longtime researcher celebrates his final butterfly release at Jefferson Farm

Longtime researcher celebrates his final butterfly release at Jefferson Farm

June 11, 2026
Longtime researcher celebrates his final butterfly release at Jefferson Farm
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World

Brazil reports drop in Amazon deforestation rates, pushing back on US tariff accusations

Brazilian officials have announced a significant drop in deforestation rates

June 11, 2026
Brazil reports drop in Amazon deforestation rates, pushing back on US tariff accusations
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Technology

Girls Only Construction Camp in Florida preps students for a growing industry

Girls Only Construction Camp in Florida preps students for a growing industry

June 11, 2026
Girls Only Construction Camp in Florida preps students for a growing industry
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

El Nino conditions are present, US forecaster says

El Nino conditions are present and expected to strengthen into the Northern Hemisphere winter of 2026–27, the U.S. Climate Prediction Center said on Thursday.

June 11, 2026
El Nino conditions are present, US forecaster says
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Israel sends West Bank settlement funding plan to security cabinet

Israel's cabinet on Thursday referred a plan to allocate 1 billion shekels ($339.7 million) for the establishment of new settlements in the occupied West Bank to the

June 11, 2026
Israel sends West Bank settlement funding plan to security cabinet
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Massive tree falls on van full of kids during strong storms

Massive tree falls on van full of kids during strong storms

June 11, 2026
Massive tree falls on van full of kids during strong storms
Environment|Europe|Health|Travel|World

Italian beach bans umbrellas for people between the ages of 10 and 65

Italian beach bans umbrellas for people between the ages of 10 and 65

June 11, 2026
Italian beach bans umbrellas for people between the ages of 10 and 65
Environment|Science|World

El Niño is here and rapidly strengthening. Here’s what it means for your weather

El Niño is here and rapidly strengthening. Here’s what it means for your weather

June 11, 2026
El Niño is here and rapidly strengthening. Here’s what it means for your weather
Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

Neighbors come together to restore Goat Island

Neighbors come together to restore Goat Island

June 11, 2026
Neighbors come together to restore Goat Island
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Here’s how we find out how strong tornadoes were

Here’s how we find out how strong tornadoes were

June 11, 2026
Here’s how we find out how strong tornadoes were
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

US screwworm cases test months of federal preparation

The U.S. government is fast-tracking drugs and accelerating grant funding in its multi-agency strategy to beat back the New World screwworm, a parasite

June 11, 2026
US screwworm cases test months of federal preparation
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

EU curbs on Chinese inverters risk slowing solar rollout over security fears

The European Union's ban on public funding for Chinese-made solar inverters could affect more than a fifth of new

June 11, 2026
EU curbs on Chinese inverters risk slowing solar rollout over security fears
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Volkswagen to reduce workforce by 19,000 by end of year, CEO says

Volkswagen is pressing ahead with sweeping job cuts and cost reductions in Germany as planned, shrinking its workforce by 19,000 by the end of the year, CEO Oliver Blume is

June 11, 2026
Volkswagen to reduce workforce by 19,000 by end of year, CEO says
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

World Bank cuts global growth outlook to 2.5%, warns of drop to 1.3% if war fallout spreads to markets

The World Bank on Thursday cut its global growth forecast for 2026 to 2.5% due to the war in the Middle East, and said growth could slow to just 1.3%

June 11, 2026
World Bank cuts global growth outlook to 2.5%, warns of drop to 1.3% if war fallout spreads to markets
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Drone use poised to soar as FAA homes in on rule change allowing pilots to fly them out of sight

Allowing people to fly drones beyond their line of sight could greatly expand commercial applications.

June 11, 2026
Drone use poised to soar as FAA homes in on rule change allowing pilots to fly them out of sight
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

El Nino is here and scientists fear it'll be big, bad and costly with heat, floods, droughts, fires

U.S. meteorologists say an El Nino has formed

June 11, 2026
El Nino is here and scientists fear it'll be big, bad and costly with heat, floods, droughts, fires
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

How the development of solar and wind farms on the Tibetan Plateau is affecting local communities

China’s national government policies on energy and economic development are changing pastoral life on the Tibetan Plateau.

June 11, 2026
How the development of solar and wind farms on the Tibetan Plateau is affecting local communities
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

How Pennsylvania towns are protecting themselves from the noise, heat and utility costs of massive data centers

Communities across the state are demanding to know how proposed data centers would affect their electric and water bills, landscapes and quality of life.

June 11, 2026
How Pennsylvania towns are protecting themselves from the noise, heat and utility costs of massive data centers
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

Dozens of girls emerge from drain after wandering into tunnel while on school trip in Rockland County

Dozens of girls emerge from drain after wandering into tunnel while on school trip in Rockland County

June 11, 2026
Dozens of girls emerge from drain after wandering into tunnel while on school trip in Rockland County
Education|Environment|Health|Science

Garlic mustard is on the Prohibited Plant List in Massachusetts. Here's why.

Garlic mustard is on the Prohibited Plant List in Massachusetts. Here's why.

June 11, 2026
Garlic mustard is on the Prohibited Plant List in Massachusetts. Here's why.
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Americans wary of AI-driven data center boom, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows

Just one-in-three Americans approve of the fast pace of data-center construction that supports artificial intelligence and most

June 11, 2026
Americans wary of AI-driven data center boom, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows
Americas|Crime|Environment|Health|Science|US

Flesh-eating screwworm has reached the US — a comeback driven by organized crime

Flesh-eating screwworm has reached the US — a comeback driven by organized crime

June 11, 2026
Flesh-eating screwworm has reached the US — a comeback driven by organized crime
Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

BHP workers vote for strike action at Australian iron ore export hub

BHP workers at Port Hedland in Western Australia voted in favour of strike action, two unions said on Thursday, risking disruptions to iron ore shipments

June 11, 2026
BHP workers vote for strike action at Australian iron ore export hub
Asia|Business|Crime|Environment|Political|World

Two killed in attacks by armed men in India's restive Manipur state, police say

At least two people from the Kuki community were killed in attacks by armed men in India's restive state of Manipur on Thursday, two senior police

June 11, 2026
Two killed in attacks by armed men in India's restive Manipur state, police say
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

India monsoon slows; below-average rain seen over next two weeks

India is expected to receive below-average rainfall over the next two weeks, especially in central and northern regions, as "western disturbances" have

June 11, 2026
India monsoon slows; below-average rain seen over next two weeks
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Technology|US

Ford to recall more than 548,000 US vehicles over defective center console

Ford is recalling 548,463 vehicles in the United States over an issue with the center console, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Thursday.

June 11, 2026
Ford to recall more than 548,000 US vehicles over defective center console
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Honda recalls over 1 million US vehicles due to defective tyre kit, NHTSA says

Honda Motor America is recalling 1,049,883 vehicles in the United States due to a defect in the tyre repair kit, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on

June 11, 2026
Honda recalls over 1 million US vehicles due to defective tyre kit, NHTSA says
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|World

Kiel Institute cuts 2027 German growth forecast as energy shock weighs

Germany's economy is expected to recover more slowly than expected as higher energy prices linked to the Iran war weigh on households, companies and

June 11, 2026
Kiel Institute cuts 2027 German growth forecast as energy shock weighs
Arts|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Political|Sports|Travel|World

Mexico City installed a chandelier in its metro for the World Cup. Then came the crush of memes

Chandelier and lamps reminiscent of “Harry Potter” or “Titanic” have been installed in Mexico City's busy Hidalgo metro station

June 11, 2026
Mexico City installed a chandelier in its metro for the World Cup. Then came the crush of memes
Business|Environment|Science|World

Philippine town seeks immediate airlift of food to ease hunger in quake-hit villages

The mayor of a quake-hit southern Philippine town is pleading for air force helicopters to transport food to stave off hunger in places isolated by landslides

June 11, 2026
Philippine town seeks immediate airlift of food to ease hunger in quake-hit villages
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|Travel|World

G7 summit at Swiss-French border brings tight security in case violent protests occur

French and Swiss authorities are imposing pandemic-like border restrictions as the G7 summit begins

June 11, 2026
G7 summit at Swiss-French border brings tight security in case violent protests occur
Business|Economy|Environment|Sports|World

Vietnam's Vingroup forges ahead with 'world's largest stadium' despite demand doubts

Vietnam's Vingroup is accelerating construction in Hanoi of what it says will be the world's largest stadium, betting that future demand will emerge

June 11, 2026
Vietnam's Vingroup forges ahead with 'world's largest stadium' despite demand doubts
Economy|Education|Environment|World

UNHCR says fewer people displaced worldwide in 2025 but long-term refugee crisis persists

The number of people displaced worldwide by conflict and persecution fell in 2025 for the first time in a decade, but levels of refugees facing long-

June 11, 2026
UNHCR says fewer people displaced worldwide in 2025 but long-term refugee crisis persists
Business|Economy|Environment|World

UAW reaches deal with Dauch Corp after 10-day strike

The United Auto Workers has reached a deal with axle supplier Dauch Corp after a 10-day strike against the company at its Three Rivers, Michigan, plant,

June 11, 2026
UAW reaches deal with Dauch Corp after 10-day strike
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Reactor reboot at world's largest nuclear plant highlights flaws in Japan's radioactive waste plans

A reactor at the world’s largest nuclear power plant in Japan has resumed operations

June 11, 2026
Reactor reboot at world's largest nuclear plant highlights flaws in Japan's radioactive waste plans
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Sports|Travel|World

Carney says opening of Canada-US bridge may take 'a little longer'

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney says a new bridge across the Detroit River that U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to block may take longer to open than anticipated

June 10, 2026
Carney says opening of Canada-US bridge may take 'a little longer'
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|World

Prosecutor casts Palisades arson suspect as dejected loner, angry at society

A federal prosecutor told jurors on Wednesday that 30-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht - feeling lonely and dejected over a breakup, and angry at society

June 10, 2026
Prosecutor casts Palisades arson suspect as dejected loner, angry at society
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|World

Venezuela deploys troops against illegal miners in key gold belt

Venezuela has deployed troops to target illegal groups controlling key gold deposits, according to local residents and human rights activists, as the government seeks to attract

June 11, 2026
Venezuela deploys troops against illegal miners in key gold belt
Crime|Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|US|World

US military says none of its warships struck in Strait of Hormuz

No U.S. warships have been struck in the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. military said on Wednesday, after Iran's state media said initial reports indicated U.S. ships near the strait

June 11, 2026
US military says none of its warships struck in Strait of Hormuz
Environment|Political|Travel|US

‘Residual algae’ coats part of newly opened Reflecting Pool

‘Residual algae’ coats part of newly opened Reflecting Pool

June 11, 2026
‘Residual algae’ coats part of newly opened Reflecting Pool
Environment

Search expands for a teenage girl swept into the ocean in Southern California

A search has expanded for a teenage girl swept away by a big wave at a Southern California beach

June 11, 2026
Search expands for a teenage girl swept into the ocean in Southern California
Education|Environment|Health|Sports

Teens rescue man after kayak overturns in pond: "His head kept on going under"

Teens rescue man after kayak overturns in pond: "His head kept on going under"

June 11, 2026
Teens rescue man after kayak overturns in pond: "His head kept on going under"
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political

Carriage horse collapses, dies in Central Park, renewing calls to ban industry

Carriage horse collapses, dies in Central Park, renewing calls to ban industry

June 11, 2026
Carriage horse collapses, dies in Central Park, renewing calls to ban industry
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Travel

South Florida beachgoers annoyed by smelly "tsunami" of seaweed. Cities try to rake it, but it keeps coming back

South Florida beachgoers annoyed by smelly "tsunami" of seaweed. Cities try to rake it, but it keeps coming back

June 11, 2026
South Florida beachgoers annoyed by smelly "tsunami" of seaweed. Cities try to rake it, but it keeps coming back
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|World

US announces additional $20 million for Ebola response

The U.S.

June 10, 2026
US announces additional $20 million for Ebola response
Business|Crime|Environment|Lifestyle

Prosecutors paint Palisades Fire suspect as a premeditated arsonist in opening statements

Prosecutors in the federal trial of the man accused of sparking last year’s deadly Palisades Fire have laid out a narrative for jurors of a premeditated arsonist who tried to cover his tracks

June 10, 2026
Prosecutors paint Palisades Fire suspect as a premeditated arsonist in opening statements
Business|Environment|Europe|World

Albania protests swell as opposition to Kushner resort persists

Thousands took to the streets of Albania's capital Tirana on Wednesday in the largest demonstration yet against the development of a

June 11, 2026
Albania protests swell as opposition to Kushner resort persists
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|US

FBI seizing evidence at California plant where chemical tank overheated and forced evacuations

Federal authorities served a search warrant on Wednesday at a Southern California aerospace facility where a chemical tank overheated last month, forcing 50,000 residents to evacuate because authorities feared an explosion

June 10, 2026
FBI seizing evidence at California plant where chemical tank overheated and forced evacuations
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

GM may ditch LFP batteries for future EVs

General Motors may scrap plans to use a lower-cost, iron-based battery chemistry that many automakers are using to cut electric-vehicle

June 11, 2026
GM may ditch LFP batteries for future EVs
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Life after death: From burned trees to bleached corals, how dead organisms live on as the building blocks of new life

The dead remains of foundation species can boost or deter how well future generations are able to grow and thrive.

June 11, 2026
Life after death: From burned trees to bleached corals, how dead organisms live on as the building blocks of new life
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Technology

Nashville residents rally against data centers while Metro Council weighs a moratorium

Nashville residents rally against data centers while Metro Council weighs a moratorium

June 11, 2026
Nashville residents rally against data centers while Metro Council weighs a moratorium
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|World

Climate change makes once-rare coastal floods more likely, study says

New research shows that extreme floods in coastal areas are becoming more common as climate change causes sea levels to rise

June 11, 2026
Climate change makes once-rare coastal floods more likely, study says
Business|Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Fire crews prepare for red flag warning as PG&E plans power shutoffs

Fire crews prepare for red flag warning as PG&E plans power shutoffs

June 11, 2026
Fire crews prepare for red flag warning as PG&E plans power shutoffs
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Lifeguards help rescue swimmer who collapsed on beach

Lifeguards help rescue swimmer who collapsed on beach

June 11, 2026
Lifeguards help rescue swimmer who collapsed on beach
Environment|Health

Legionella case confirmed at nursing facility; residents restricted from showers, tap water

Legionella case confirmed at nursing facility; residents restricted from showers, tap water

June 11, 2026
Legionella case confirmed at nursing facility; residents restricted from showers, tap water
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Political|World

Colombia leftist Cepeda will accept election result, does not rule out protests

Colombian leftist presidential hopeful Ivan Cepeda told Reuters he will recognize the results of a runoff vote this month even if

June 10, 2026
Colombia leftist Cepeda will accept election result, does not rule out protests
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Qcells starts cell production at Georgia factory in milestone for US solar

Qcells, the U.S. solar arm of Korea's Hanwha, has started making solar cells at its Cartersville, Georgia factory, the company said on Tuesday, a milestone for the United States'

June 10, 2026
Qcells starts cell production at Georgia factory in milestone for US solar
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Musk's xAI accused of illegally firing engineer who raised safety concerns

A former engineer at Elon Musk's xAI who now heads a think tank focused on AI safety filed a lawsuit claiming he was fired from the SpaceX subsidiary for raising

June 10, 2026
Musk's xAI accused of illegally firing engineer who raised safety concerns
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Deadly Indonesia floods wiped out at least 7% of rare orangutan population, report says

Deadly floods and landslides in Indonesia's Sumatra last year have wiped out at least 7% of the total population of the critically endangered Tapanuli

June 10, 2026
Deadly Indonesia floods wiped out at least 7% of rare orangutan population, report says
Business|Environment|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel

Love nature? Got $28 million? A Swarovski family trust is selling this private island in Venice lagoon

Love nature? Got $28 million? A Swarovski family trust is selling this private island in Venice lagoon

June 10, 2026
Love nature? Got $28 million? A Swarovski family trust is selling this private island in Venice lagoon
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Technology|US

Honda America recalls more than 880,000 vehicles over rear suspension components failure

Honda Motor America has recalled 880,514 vehicles in the United States over the failure of rear suspension components in the vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety

June 10, 2026
Honda America recalls more than 880,000 vehicles over rear suspension components failure
Environment|Health|Science|Travel|World

An ancient whale graveyard in the Indian Ocean teems with life

Scientists have unearthed marine communities thriving on a millions-year-old whale graveyard

June 10, 2026
An ancient whale graveyard in the Indian Ocean teems with life
Business|Environment|Health|Science|World

Ebola testing stalled in three Congo labs due to shortages, says WHO

Three laboratories in Democratic Republic of Congo have run out of supplies to test for Ebola, the World Health Organization said, as the outbreak of the

June 10, 2026
Ebola testing stalled in three Congo labs due to shortages, says WHO
Business|Education|Environment|Finance|Science|Technology|World

An underground detector in China unveils its first major findings about mysterious ghost particles

A massive underground detector aimed at understanding the mysterious ghost particles in our universe has released its first major findings

June 10, 2026
An underground detector in China unveils its first major findings about mysterious ghost particles
Business|Crime|Environment|Science|Technology

Google and Meta denied new trial in youth social media addiction case

A California state court judge has denied motions by Meta Platforms and Google's YouTube seeking a new trial after a jury found the companies liable for designing

June 10, 2026
Google and Meta denied new trial in youth social media addiction case
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Novelis restarts production at New York plant key to Ford trucks

Novelis said on Wednesday it had restarted production at its Oswego, New York facility, a plant key to Ford's F-150 pickup truck line, months after two fires halted operations.

June 10, 2026
Novelis restarts production at New York plant key to Ford trucks
Business|Environment|Political|US|World

FAA says proposed Trump arch in Washington would need red obstruction lights

A U.S. agency said Wednesday that President Donald Trump's proposed 250-foot (76 m) tall Independence Arch would need red safety lights but does not

June 10, 2026
FAA says proposed Trump arch in Washington would need red obstruction lights
Business|Economy|Environment|World

OPEC oil output lowest since at least 2000 as US blockade squeezes Iran, Reuters survey shows

OPEC oil output in May hit its lowest in more than two decades, a Reuters survey found, as a U.S. naval blockade cut Iran's exports and Iran's effective

June 10, 2026
OPEC oil output lowest since at least 2000 as US blockade squeezes Iran, Reuters survey shows
Economy|Education|Environment|Political

California spends less than 0.5% of its state-controlled funds on homelessness

California’s leaders have repeatedly promised to tackle homelessness. But they don’t consistently make it a high priority for using state funds, researchers found.

June 10, 2026
California spends less than 0.5% of its state-controlled funds on homelessness
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

National Science Foundation cuts mean researchers like me are losing grants – but impacts extend far beyond academia

As the National Science Foundation starts giving out fewer grants, people worldwide will potentially lose out from potential research findings that could help improve their lives.

June 10, 2026
National Science Foundation cuts mean researchers like me are losing grants – but impacts extend far beyond academia
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Life on the edge of Musk's Starbase brings fortunes and fractures

By David Jeans STARBASE, Texas, June 10 - The last time SpaceX launched a rocket in South Texas, charter boat captain Eddie Reyes was bobbing in a pontoon boat less than 2 miles from the pad with a

June 10, 2026
Life on the edge of Musk's Starbase brings fortunes and fractures
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Ukraine will face summer power shortages after Russian attacks, think tank says

Ukraine, whose energy system has been under constant Russian attack, will face power shortages and consumer outages in the summer months despite imports and strong output

June 10, 2026
Ukraine will face summer power shortages after Russian attacks, think tank says
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump Media and TAE Technologies will not spin off Truth Social

Trump Media and Technology and TAE Technologies said on Wednesday that they had decided against spinning off Truth Social and certain other TMTG media assets into a new publicly

June 10, 2026
Trump Media and TAE Technologies will not spin off Truth Social
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

How cuts to CDC are dismantling its capacity to protect Americans’ health

In a survey of more than 600 CDC workers, 99% said the Trump administration’s cuts to the agency have made it less able to protect the public’s health.

June 10, 2026
How cuts to CDC are dismantling its capacity to protect Americans’ health
Environment|Health|Science|Sports|World

Volatile summer weather threatens to turn World Cup into test of heat

The World Cup will kick off on Thursday under familiar North American summer threats: extreme heat, suffocating humidity and thunderstorms

June 10, 2026
Volatile summer weather threatens to turn World Cup into test of heat
Africa|Crime|Environment|Travel|World

More than 1,300 migrants have died trying to reach the Spanish coast in 2026, says NGO

More than 1,300 migrants have died trying to reach the Spanish coast in the first five months of 2026, according to an advocacy group that tracks crossings from Africa along

June 10, 2026
More than 1,300 migrants have died trying to reach the Spanish coast in 2026, says NGO
Economy|Environment|Health|World

Iran war ripple effects are increasing risks of acute hunger for millions, World Food Programme chief says

Iran war ripple effects are increasing risks of acute hunger for millions, World Food Programme chief says

June 10, 2026
Iran war ripple effects are increasing risks of acute hunger for millions, World Food Programme chief says
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Israel is tightening its grip on east Jerusalem with evictions and demolitions

For decades, Israel has worked to expand the Jewish presence in annexed east Jerusalem

June 10, 2026
Israel is tightening its grip on east Jerusalem with evictions and demolitions
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Travel|World

Fear of Ukrainian drones empties the guesthouses in Latvia's Land of Blue Lakes

At Birdwhistles Guesthouse, in a rustic two-storey wooden barn in the Latvian forest 50 km from the Russian border, all eight

June 10, 2026
Fear of Ukrainian drones empties the guesthouses in Latvia's Land of Blue Lakes
Asia|Economy|Environment|Political|World

China, Taiwan spar over legality of coast guard patrols east of island

China and Taiwan sparred on Wednesday over the legality of Chinese coast guard patrols to the east of the island, after the government in Taipei said merchant ships

June 10, 2026
China, Taiwan spar over legality of coast guard patrols east of island
Economy|Environment|Health|World

Cuba's revolutionary generation pushed to breaking point by US blockade

When Sagrado Armando Garcia, an 85-year-old former government bureaucrat, collapsed in his home, his son couldn't get him to the hospital

June 10, 2026
Cuba's revolutionary generation pushed to breaking point by US blockade
Arts|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Videos

Aftershocks complicate Philippine recovery from quake that killed 45 and displaced thousands

Aftershocks are rocking the southern Philippines days after a powerful earthquake that left at least 45 people dead and 17 others missing

June 10, 2026
Aftershocks complicate Philippine recovery from quake that killed 45 and displaced thousands
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Science|World

Rescuers race to reach trapped after powerful quake in southern Philippines

Rescuers searched the rubble on Tuesday of a collapsed building in the southern Philippine city of General Santos, the

June 09, 2026
Rescuers race to reach trapped after powerful quake in southern Philippines
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Travel|World

Pumice clogs island shores after Papua New Guinea eruption, stoking fears of food shortage

Thick rafts of volcanic

June 10, 2026
Pumice clogs island shores after Papua New Guinea eruption, stoking fears of food shortage
Arts|Economy|Environment|Political|Technology

Nevada is set to have one of nation’s premier races for governor as Democrats seek to reclaim seat

Republican Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo will face Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford in a battle to hold onto his seat in November

June 09, 2026
Nevada is set to have one of nation’s premier races for governor as Democrats seek to reclaim seat
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Copper edges down as macro concerns weigh on tariff support

Copper edged lower on Wednesday morning, as volatility in the Middle East conflict and macroeconomic concerns offset continued price support from U.S. tariff

June 10, 2026
Copper edges down as macro concerns weigh on tariff support
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Solar power hits new milestones in the US even as Trump boosts coal over clean energy

Even as President Donald Trump boosts coal over clean energy, solar power is hitting new milestones in the U.S. and remains the leading source of new power

June 10, 2026
Solar power hits new milestones in the US even as Trump boosts coal over clean energy
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

OpenAI weighs leasing Ohio data center with Nvidia backing, The Information reports (June 9)

OpenAI is in talks to lease a proposed 10-gigawatt data center campus on federal and private land in Ohio, in a deal that could include financial backing from Nvidia, The

June 10, 2026
OpenAI weighs leasing Ohio data center with Nvidia backing, The Information reports (June 9)
Environment|Europe|Science|World

May was the world's second-hottest on record, EU scientists say

The world has just experienced the second-hottest May since records began, as climate change and the developing El Niño weather pattern conspired to push

June 10, 2026
May was the world's second-hottest on record, EU scientists say
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Finance|Political

Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton will face off in California governor’s race

The November race to determine California’s next governor will pit a Democrat promising to cement the state’s status as a stronghold of liberal policies against a Republican pledging to dramatically reverse course

June 10, 2026
Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton will face off in California governor’s race
Business|Environment|Europe|World

Brussels presses Albania as Kushner resort threatens to flout EU environmental law

The European Commission has urged Albania to act without delay to ensure it is aligned with EU environmental legislation if it wants to accede to the bloc, a Commission

June 09, 2026
Brussels presses Albania as Kushner resort threatens to flout EU environmental law
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

GM to offer EV owners ability to sell power to US electricity grid

General Motors is releasing a software update that allows some U.S. electric-vehicle owners to pipe power back to the electric grid,

June 10, 2026
GM to offer EV owners ability to sell power to US electricity grid
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Technology

Musk’s xAI, SpaceX hit with class action over data center ‘nuisance’

Elon Musk’s xAI and SpaceX have been sued by Mississippi residents who say a power plant fueling nearby data centers is blasting “omnipresent and

June 10, 2026
Musk’s xAI, SpaceX hit with class action over data center ‘nuisance’
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Colombia passes law to track cattle and keep deforestation-linked beef out of supply chains

Colombia has enacted a law aimed at preventing cattle linked to deforestation from entering beef supply chains by connecting livestock traceability, land ownership and forest monitoring systems

June 10, 2026
Colombia passes law to track cattle and keep deforestation-linked beef out of supply chains
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Rising fuel prices hit US farms as Iran war drags on

High energy costs are squeezing grain and soybean growers across the U.S. farm belt, as the Iran war chokes fuel supplies through

June 10, 2026
Rising fuel prices hit US farms as Iran war drags on
Business|Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

‘Hey, this box stinks’: the weird work of intercepting trafficked wildlife in Alaska

Chris Andrews is a wildlife inspector for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

June 10, 2026
‘Hey, this box stinks’: the weird work of intercepting trafficked wildlife in Alaska
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle

Rancher offers reward as Utah County deputies work to solve cattle theft

Rancher offers reward as Utah County deputies work to solve cattle theft

June 10, 2026
Rancher offers reward as Utah County deputies work to solve cattle theft
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Oil prices fall to seven-week low as Iran and Israel halt attacks

Oil prices fell about 3% to a seven-week low on Tuesday after Iran and Israel said they had halted attacks on each other following an appeal from U.S.

June 09, 2026
Oil prices fall to seven-week low as Iran and Israel halt attacks
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Oil inventories headed toward multi-decade lows, US EIA warns

Oil stockpiles in the world's largest economies are headed toward the lowest levels since at least 2003 as inventories are drawn down at a record pace due

June 09, 2026
Oil inventories headed toward multi-decade lows, US EIA warns
Business|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle

Family carries on father's mission to restore historic 1929 Mack fire truck

Family carries on father's mission to restore historic 1929 Mack fire truck

June 10, 2026
Family carries on father's mission to restore historic 1929 Mack fire truck
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Food|Lifestyle|Travel

Crawfish season winds down after unpredictable year in Louisiana

Crawfish season winds down after unpredictable year in Louisiana

June 10, 2026
Crawfish season winds down after unpredictable year in Louisiana
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle

Sorrento Fire could've been 'completely different' if not for aerial attack, crews said

Sorrento Fire could've been 'completely different' if not for aerial attack, crews said

June 10, 2026
Sorrento Fire could've been 'completely different' if not for aerial attack, crews said
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

FDA OKs first new sunscreen ingredient in more than 25 years

Federal health regulators have signed off on the first new sunscreen ingredient for the U.S. market in more than 25 years

June 09, 2026
FDA OKs first new sunscreen ingredient in more than 25 years
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|World

Trump approval stays near record low as most Americans expect higher gas prices

President Donald Trump's approval rate held near the lowest levels of his political career in recent days as most Americans said they expected gasoline

June 09, 2026
Trump approval stays near record low as most Americans expect higher gas prices
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World

Candidates for UN's top job urge its renewal and bolstering human rights

Several candidates running to be the next head of the United Nations called for a strengthening of human rights and respect for international law and

June 09, 2026
Candidates for UN's top job urge its renewal and bolstering human rights
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

FDA approves new sunscreen ingredient used for years in Europe and Asia

FDA approves new sunscreen ingredient used for years in Europe and Asia

June 09, 2026
FDA approves new sunscreen ingredient used for years in Europe and Asia
Crime|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Salt Lake City lawsuit is latest against DHS' plan to use giant warehouses to detain immigrants

Salt Lake City and its county have filed a lawsuit seeking to block the Department of Homeland Security’s plan to open a giant warehouse in the city that would be used to detain up to 10,000 immigrants

June 09, 2026
Salt Lake City lawsuit is latest against DHS' plan to use giant warehouses to detain immigrants
Business|Economy|Environment|World

IMF approves $163 million in new funding for Papua New Guinea

The International Monetary Fund's Executive Board approved reviews of Papua New Guinea's lending arrangements, unlocking about $163 million in combined disbursements, the fund said

June 09, 2026
IMF approves $163 million in new funding for Papua New Guinea
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Strongest earthquake in nearly 150 years hits off Cuba, shakes Mexico, Florida

A historically strong earthquake struck off Cuba's northwest coast on Monday, according to official reports, shaking parts of Cuba, Mexico and Florida that are

June 09, 2026
Strongest earthquake in nearly 150 years hits off Cuba, shakes Mexico, Florida
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

US judge scraps Trump policy restricting wind, solar tax breaks

A U.S. judge vacated a Trump administration policy implemented last year that made it harder for wind and solar energy projects to claim federal tax subsidies,

June 09, 2026
US judge scraps Trump policy restricting wind, solar tax breaks
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US leads record rise in spending on nuclear arsenals, campaign group says

Spending on nuclear weapons by the world's nine nuclear-armed states rose by almost a fifth in 2025 to $119 billion, a report by the International

June 09, 2026
US leads record rise in spending on nuclear arsenals, campaign group says
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

New York state's electricity reserves are shrinking, grid operator says

Electricity supplies in New York have shrunk over the last five years, leaving one of the most populous U.S. states at risk of falling short of the energy

June 09, 2026
New York state's electricity reserves are shrinking, grid operator says
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Fashion and Beauty

Philadelphia student creates thrift store to keep clothes out of landfills, promote sustainable fashion

Philadelphia student creates thrift store to keep clothes out of landfills, promote sustainable fashion

June 09, 2026
Philadelphia student creates thrift store to keep clothes out of landfills, promote sustainable fashion
Environment|Science|Travel

Why did thousands of squid wash up on a Massachusetts beach? Harbormaster explains "completely natural process."

Why did thousands of squid wash up on a Massachusetts beach? Harbormaster explains "completely natural process."

June 09, 2026
Why did thousands of squid wash up on a Massachusetts beach? Harbormaster explains "completely natural process."
Business|Environment|Health|Technology

Stellantis recalls over 1 million US vehicles over power steering defect, NHTSA says

Chrysler-parent Stellantis is recalling 1,076,999 vehicles in the U.S. due to a defect in the power steering system that could increase the risk of fire, the U.S.

June 09, 2026
Stellantis recalls over 1 million US vehicles over power steering defect, NHTSA says
Asia|Environment|Political|World

Philippines takes diplomatic action against China over floating structure in South China Sea

The Philippines' foreign ministry has undertaken appropriate diplomatic action against China in connection with the "illegal presence" of a floating structure in a disputed

June 09, 2026
Philippines takes diplomatic action against China over floating structure in South China Sea
Environment|Food|Health|Science

Summer berries can be full of pesticides. Learn the best ways to wash them

Summer berries can be full of pesticides. Learn the best ways to wash them

June 09, 2026
Summer berries can be full of pesticides. Learn the best ways to wash them
Arts|Environment|Science|Sports|Technology|World

Soccer-Climate cost of expanded World Cup under scrutiny as emissions set to soar

The World Cup kicks off on Thursday as a celebration of goals, drama and global fandom, but it is also expected to carry a climate cost more than

June 09, 2026
Soccer-Climate cost of expanded World Cup under scrutiny as emissions set to soar
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

BASF to focus on creating value as No. 1 rank slips

BASF will not push to defend its years-long top rank among the world's largest chemical companies by revenues to instead focus on creating value amid

June 09, 2026
BASF to focus on creating value as No. 1 rank slips
Business|Economy|Environment

BP names heads for two main businesses after revamp

BP said on Tuesday that company veteran Gordon Birrell will lead its upstream unit and Richard Harding will serve as interim head of downstream, as part of a previously announced

June 09, 2026
BP names heads for two main businesses after revamp
Arts|Environment|Sports|Travel|World

In Mexico, soccer is played wherever space permits

Across World Cup co-host Mexico, soccer pitches are laid out wherever communities can find the space.

June 09, 2026
In Mexico, soccer is played wherever space permits
Asia|Crime|Education|Environment|World

Wild black bear in Japan captured after multi-day hunt grips nation's attention

The Japanese city of Utsunomiya captured a wild black bear on Tuesday after a dramatic multi-day search

June 09, 2026
Wild black bear in Japan captured after multi-day hunt grips nation's attention
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Embraer sees revenue boost from electric aircraft subsidiary

Brazilian planemaker Embraer expects electric aircraft subsidiary Eve to contribute $1 billion to $1.5 billion of revenue per year after its production

June 09, 2026
Embraer sees revenue boost from electric aircraft subsidiary
Environment

Who is allowed to walk on the beach? It depends on where you live

Both legally and practically speaking, getting to the water’s edge isn’t as straightforward as it might seem – or as many people might like.

June 09, 2026
Who is allowed to walk on the beach? It depends on where you live
Africa|Environment|Health|Science|World

Congo's Ebola outbreak rises to over 100 deaths out of 550 cases as conflict slows response

At least 100 people have died from Ebola less than a month after authorities declared an outbreak of the disease in eastern Congo

June 09, 2026
Congo's Ebola outbreak rises to over 100 deaths out of 550 cases as conflict slows response
Business|Economy|Education|Environment

Home insurance and the unraveling of Florida communities

Florida’s current approach to insurance is forcing those who can least afford it to bear the cost of the climate crisis. But different approaches are available.

June 09, 2026
Home insurance and the unraveling of Florida communities
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Firefighters face a higher risk of skin cancer – nano fabrics with tiny, rough fibers can help keep them safer

The risk to firefighters isn’t just from breathing wildfire smoke – it’s also in the chemicals that get on their clothes and filter through to their skin.

June 09, 2026
Firefighters face a higher risk of skin cancer – nano fabrics with tiny, rough fibers can help keep them safer
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Rare footage of Mediterranean great white shark captured by ghost diver

Rare footage of Mediterranean great white shark captured by ghost diver

June 09, 2026
Rare footage of Mediterranean great white shark captured by ghost diver
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

How high-tech walls are helping elephants thrive at Zoo Atlanta

How high-tech walls are helping elephants thrive at Zoo Atlanta

June 09, 2026
How high-tech walls are helping elephants thrive at Zoo Atlanta
Asia|Business|Education|Environment|World

Japanese city captures bear that caused fear and school closures

A wandering bear that scared residents of a Japanese city just north of Tokyo has been captured after several days of panic during which all schools were closed

June 09, 2026
Japanese city captures bear that caused fear and school closures
Crime|Education|Environment|World

Japanese city closes nearly 100 schools after bear sightings as post-hibernation attacks rise

Japanese city closes nearly 100 schools after bear sightings as post-hibernation attacks rise

June 09, 2026
Japanese city closes nearly 100 schools after bear sightings as post-hibernation attacks rise
Environment|Europe|Science|Technology|Travel

Italian commuters find a moment of peace on a cable-guided ferry sketched by Leonardo da Vinci

Dubbed "Leonardo's Ferry," a cable-guided vessel offers commuters a peaceful five-minute ride across northern Italy's Adda River

June 09, 2026
Italian commuters find a moment of peace on a cable-guided ferry sketched by Leonardo da Vinci
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science

What screwworm means for your beef prices

What screwworm means for your beef prices

June 09, 2026
What screwworm means for your beef prices
Arts|Celebrity|Crime|Economy|Election|Entertainment|Environment|Political|US

The rise and fall of 'The Hills' star Spencer Pratt's improbable campaign for Los Angeles mayor

Spencer Pratt’s improbable rise from reality television personality to national political sensation ended when he failed to qualify for the runoff to challenge Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass

June 09, 2026
The rise and fall of 'The Hills' star Spencer Pratt's improbable campaign for Los Angeles mayor
Environment|Health|Science|US|World

US confirms new screwworm cases, as ranchers brace for spread

The U.S. confirmed three additional cases of New World screwworm on Monday, raising the total number of cases to five since the first domestic screwworm infestation

June 08, 2026
US confirms new screwworm cases, as ranchers brace for spread
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle

Woman honored for dedication to local cemetery, helping Girl Scouts

Woman honored for dedication to local cemetery, helping Girl Scouts

June 09, 2026
Woman honored for dedication to local cemetery, helping Girl Scouts
Business|Crime|Environment|Health|Travel

Pilot circling above helped first responders find plane crash site

Pilot circling above helped first responders find plane crash site

June 09, 2026
Pilot circling above helped first responders find plane crash site
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Travel

Dead juvenile humpback whale draws crowds in Pacific Grove

Dead juvenile humpback whale draws crowds in Pacific Grove

June 09, 2026
Dead juvenile humpback whale draws crowds in Pacific Grove
Environment|Health|Science|Sports|Technology

'Community-wide kind of testing': Wastewater testing monitors pathogens during College World Series

'Community-wide kind of testing': Wastewater testing monitors pathogens during College World Series

June 09, 2026
'Community-wide kind of testing': Wastewater testing monitors pathogens during College World Series
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Travel|US|World

US carriers spent $6.5B on fuel in April; global profit forecast is cut nearly in half

New government data released Monday shows U.S. airlines spent nearly $6.5 billion on jet fuel in April

June 09, 2026
US carriers spent $6.5B on fuel in April; global profit forecast is cut nearly in half
Business|Environment|Lifestyle|Political

Vance adds a chicken coop to the vice president's residence, along with a dozen baby chicks

Vice President JD Vance has added a chicken coop, along with a dozen baby chicks, to his residence at the U.S. Naval Observatory

June 09, 2026
Vance adds a chicken coop to the vice president's residence, along with a dozen baby chicks
Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Travel|World

Bay Area Filipino community worried after 7.8 quake strikes southern Philippines

Bay Area Filipino community worried after 7.8 quake strikes southern Philippines

June 09, 2026
Bay Area Filipino community worried after 7.8 quake strikes southern Philippines
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology|World

Airline chiefs slam engine makers for delays at industry summit

 Commercial jet enginemakers faced renewed pressure from airline CEOs on Monday, as

June 08, 2026
Airline chiefs slam engine makers for delays at industry summit
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Albania's Rama vows to push on with Kushner-linked luxury resort despite protests

Albania will plough on with a luxury resort planned by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner on a remote stretch of Balkan coast despite persistent

June 08, 2026
Albania's Rama vows to push on with Kushner-linked luxury resort despite protests
Environment|Health

Local DJ hands out 1,600 water bottles to unhoused residents as temperatures rise

Local DJ hands out 1,600 water bottles to unhoused residents as temperatures rise

June 09, 2026
Local DJ hands out 1,600 water bottles to unhoused residents as temperatures rise
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Ukrainian strikes set off fires at oil facilities in Russia and Crimea

Ukrainian forces have struck oil facilities in Russia and occupied Ukraine as part of their campaign to impose economic costs on Moscow

June 08, 2026
Ukrainian strikes set off fires at oil facilities in Russia and Crimea
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel

Filmmakers capture the deepest part of Lake Superior as part of new documentary

Filmmakers capture the deepest part of Lake Superior as part of new documentary

June 09, 2026
Filmmakers capture the deepest part of Lake Superior as part of new documentary
Business|Economy|Environment|Travel|World

Ivanka Trump plans a luxury resort on a protected beach. Locals and conservationists aren’t thrilled.

Ivanka Trump plans a luxury resort on a protected beach. Locals and conservationists aren’t thrilled.

June 06, 2026
Ivanka Trump plans a luxury resort on a protected beach. Locals and conservationists aren’t thrilled.
Environment|Europe|World

'Short, sharp and more strategic': the EU's new approach to climate talks

The EU wants to target fewer, clearer goals at the world's annual climate summit in November, building alliances in advance to avoid a repeat of last year's

June 08, 2026
'Short, sharp and more strategic': the EU's new approach to climate talks
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Political

Los Angeles trial begins for man accused of sparking the deadly Palisades Fire

A federal trial has begun in Los Angeles for the man accused of sparking last year’s deadly Palisades Fire

June 08, 2026
Los Angeles trial begins for man accused of sparking the deadly Palisades Fire
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Dozens killed after deadly 7.8 magnitude earthquake hits southern Philippines

Dozens killed after deadly 7.8 magnitude earthquake hits southern Philippines

June 08, 2026
Dozens killed after deadly 7.8 magnitude earthquake hits southern Philippines
Environment|Science|Sports|Technology

This Colorado farm grew the World Cup’s perfect pitch

FIFA picked Green Valley Turf in Platteville to grow natural grass turf for three of the sixteen World Cup sites. The challenge? The grass must grow indoors without direct sunlight.

June 08, 2026
This Colorado farm grew the World Cup’s perfect pitch
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Travel

1 woman's mission unites a community to restore historic veterans cemetery for America's 250th birthday

1 woman's mission unites a community to restore historic veterans cemetery for America's 250th birthday

June 08, 2026
1 woman's mission unites a community to restore historic veterans cemetery for America's 250th birthday
Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Nashville Zoo fights proposed data center next door, citing risks to rare animals

Nashville Zoo fights proposed data center next door, citing risks to rare animals

June 08, 2026
Nashville Zoo fights proposed data center next door, citing risks to rare animals
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Ötzi the Iceman is long dead, but some of his ancient microbes are still alive

Ötzi the Iceman is long dead, but some of his ancient microbes are still alive

June 08, 2026
Ötzi the Iceman is long dead, but some of his ancient microbes are still alive
Environment|World

Kenya police fire tear gas, arrest ex chief justice at national park protest

Riot police fired tear gas to disperse scores of protesters rallying on Monday against plans to build on part of a national park in

June 08, 2026
Kenya police fire tear gas, arrest ex chief justice at national park protest
Business|Economy|Environment|Travel|World

LATAM Brasil trims capacity plans on fuel costs, cuts seen into third quarter

LATAM Airlines' Brazilian unit is expected to trim capacity by about 3% in July compared with its initial plans for the

June 08, 2026
LATAM Brasil trims capacity plans on fuel costs, cuts seen into third quarter
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Why Iranian, Houthi threats to Red Sea shipping matter more for oil now

Iran has warned that its campaign to throttle global energy markets could be expanded from the Strait of Hormuz to the vital Red Sea route if U.S. attacks continue, a threat that

June 08, 2026
Why Iranian, Houthi threats to Red Sea shipping matter more for oil now
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|World

A gender reveal mishap sparked a deadly wildfire. Who’s being held accountable is unusual

A gender reveal mishap sparked a deadly wildfire. Who’s being held accountable is unusual

June 08, 2026
A gender reveal mishap sparked a deadly wildfire. Who’s being held accountable is unusual
Environment|Science|Travel|World

Tropical Storm Boris forms off Mexico's southern Pacific coast and brings flooding threat

Tropical Storm Boris has formed and is expected to bring heavy rain to parts of southern Mexico's Pacific coast

June 08, 2026
Tropical Storm Boris forms off Mexico's southern Pacific coast and brings flooding threat
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Upcoming telescopes could shed light on dark matter – astronomers are looking for these ‘fingerprints’ of the elusive substance

Scientists study small galaxies to look for hints of dark matter in the universe.

June 08, 2026
Upcoming telescopes could shed light on dark matter – astronomers are looking for these ‘fingerprints’ of the elusive substance
Environment|Health|Science|Travel

How to stay safe while traveling during extreme heat

Make sure to take precautions when traveling during extreme summer heat

June 08, 2026
How to stay safe while traveling during extreme heat
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Soaring fertilizer prices dim Brazilian farmers' edge over US rivals

June 8 - Brazil's cheap, abundant land has long helped the country's farmers create vast, low-cost farms,

June 08, 2026
Soaring fertilizer prices dim Brazilian farmers' edge over US rivals
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science

'They're betting our herd': Texas ranchers question USDA as screwworm returns

Like many ranchers in South Texas, Susan Storey said nightmarish screwworm outbreaks were among her first childhood memories.

June 08, 2026
'They're betting our herd': Texas ranchers question USDA as screwworm returns
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

5 ways data centers endanger their local communities and the country as a whole

Even as they create and enable expansive virtual worlds, data centers are physical buildings in real communities around the nation and the globe.

June 08, 2026
5 ways data centers endanger their local communities and the country as a whole
Environment|Science|Sports|Travel|World

In Mexico City, axolotl salamanders are everywhere before the World Cup — except in the wild

One of the first things visitors arriving in Mexico City for the World Cup are likely to see is the wide grin of an axolotl, with the salamander unique

June 08, 2026
In Mexico City, axolotl salamanders are everywhere before the World Cup — except in the wild
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Mauritius has not received US proposal on Chagos Islands

Mauritius said on Monday that it had not received any proposal from the Trump administration on the Chagos Islands, after the Telegraph reported that the White House was

June 08, 2026
Mauritius has not received US proposal on Chagos Islands
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Powerful Philippine quake leaves at least 32 feared dead, survivors recount fear

The death toll in a powerful 7.8‑magnitude earthquake off the southern Philippine island of Mindanao on Monday has

June 08, 2026
Powerful Philippine quake leaves at least 32 feared dead, survivors recount fear
Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Fragments of Ukrainian drone found in Moldova, ministry says

A Ukrainian drone crossed into Moldova early on Monday and fragments of it showing traces of an explosion were found in a field near the eastern village of Lopatna, not

June 08, 2026
Fragments of Ukrainian drone found in Moldova, ministry says
Education|Environment|Science|World

Japanese city suspends 94 schools after first-ever bear sighting

The Japanese city of Utsunomiya has suspended all 94 of the primary and middle schools that it operates on Monday after its first-ever bear sighting, a municipal official

June 08, 2026
Japanese city suspends 94 schools after first-ever bear sighting
Business|Economy|Environment|Travel|World

FAA lifts brief ground stop at San Francisco International Airport

The U.S.

June 08, 2026
FAA lifts brief ground stop at San Francisco International Airport
Asia|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Israel says Iran launched missiles at it in first such bombardment since fragile ceasefire

Israel says Iran has launched missiles at it in the first such bombardment since a fragile ceasefire took effect in early April, complicating mediation efforts for a deal to end the war

June 07, 2026
Israel says Iran launched missiles at it in first such bombardment since fragile ceasefire
Business|Economy|Environment|Travel|World

Global airlines slash 2026 profit forecast on fuel shock from Iran war

The global airline industry nearly halved its 2026 profit forecast on Sunday, citing

June 07, 2026
Global airlines slash 2026 profit forecast on fuel shock from Iran war
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

US troops, families adjust to new normal of Iran war

Fourteen weeks after President Donald Trump ordered an attack on Iran, the U.S. military is adjusting to an unusual state of conflict that is not full-

June 07, 2026
US troops, families adjust to new normal of Iran war
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Russian drone hits nuclear-fuel storage facility near Chornobyl, Ukraine says

Russian forces deliberately struck a storage facility for spent nuclear fuel near Ukraine's Chornobyl power plant, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday, in an "

June 07, 2026
Russian drone hits nuclear-fuel storage facility near Chornobyl, Ukraine says
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Interview|Lifestyle|US|Videos

From unfilled gas tanks to fewer frills, retailers see US consumers rethink their spending

U.S. consumers haven’t stopped spending since the Iran war drove up fuel prices

June 06, 2026
From unfilled gas tanks to fewer frills, retailers see US consumers rethink their spending
Crime|Education|Environment|Travel|World

Missing American student found dead in Japan after dayslong search

Missing American student found dead in Japan after dayslong search

June 06, 2026
Missing American student found dead in Japan after dayslong search
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

High fuel costs to trigger airline failures and consolidation, industry chief says

Soaring jet fuel prices driven by conflict in the Middle East are likely to push more airlines into bankruptcy and spur more sector consolidation this

June 07, 2026
High fuel costs to trigger airline failures and consolidation, industry chief says
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Screwworm border closure fuels beef boom in Mexico, gloom in Texas

Lubbock Feeders has been fattening cattle in West Texas since Dwight Eisenhower was U.S. president.

June 06, 2026
Screwworm border closure fuels beef boom in Mexico, gloom in Texas
Environment|Europe|Political|Travel|World

Pope urges leaders to stop dividing as he meets migrants, youth in Spain

Pope Leo on Saturday urged global leaders to stop dividing their electorates with "sterile simplifications," calling on them to listen

June 06, 2026
Pope urges leaders to stop dividing as he meets migrants, youth in Spain
Crime|Environment|Health|Sports|Technology

Colorado team uses sonar, underwater drone to recover drowning victims and evidence

Colorado team uses sonar, underwater drone to recover drowning victims and evidence

June 07, 2026
Colorado team uses sonar, underwater drone to recover drowning victims and evidence
Arts|Crime|Environment|Health|Sports|Technology|World

World Cup fans may need more than an hour to go through security at Boston Stadium

World Cup fans may need more than an hour to go through security at Boston Stadium

June 07, 2026
World Cup fans may need more than an hour to go through security at Boston Stadium
Business|Education|Environment|Science

Where do the fish at the New England Aquarium in Boston come from? They're not plucked from the ocean.

Where do the fish at the New England Aquarium in Boston come from? They're not plucked from the ocean.

June 07, 2026
Where do the fish at the New England Aquarium in Boston come from? They're not plucked from the ocean.
Crime|Education|Environment|Travel|World

The US college student missing in Japan has been found dead. Here’s a timeline of key moments in the case

The US college student missing in Japan has been found dead. Here’s a timeline of key moments in the case

June 06, 2026
The US college student missing in Japan has been found dead. Here’s a timeline of key moments in the case
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World

Colombia's presidential runoff could impact the future of the Amazon rainforest and fossil fuels

Colombia’s presidential runoff between Iván Cepeda, an ally of President Gustavo Petro, and lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella, who has been endorsed by U.S. President Donald Trump, could have major implications for the Amazon rainforest, fossil fuel development and Indigenous communities

June 06, 2026
Colombia's presidential runoff could impact the future of the Amazon rainforest and fossil fuels
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Science|Technology

Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders and Sam Altman are all talking about public ownership in AI

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has met with Sen. Bernie Sanders to discuss public ownership in AI companies — a meeting that highlighted the tension between AI powerhouses and policymakers

June 06, 2026
Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders and Sam Altman are all talking about public ownership in AI
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Health|Science|US|World

Second Texas screwworm case confirmed as outbreak fears grow

A second case of the flesh-eating screwworm parasite was confirmed in Texas by the U.S.

June 06, 2026
Second Texas screwworm case confirmed as outbreak fears grow
Economy|Election|Environment|Health|Political

Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in race for California governor

Democrat Xavier Becerra has advanced to the general election for California governor after pitching himself as an experienced choice to lead the nation’s most populous state

June 06, 2026
Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in race for California governor
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Anthropic urges AI labs to pause development, warns humans risk losing control

Anthropic is calling on major artificial intelligence labs to consider a coordinated and verifiable pause in development, warning that rapid advances in the

June 05, 2026
Anthropic urges AI labs to pause development, warns humans risk losing control
Economy|Environment|Food|Health|World

UN food agency says millions are being pushed into hunger by Iran war

The U.N. food agency says millions of people are being pushed into acute hunger by the Iran war, as it warned would happen if the conflict escalated and oil prices remained high

June 06, 2026
UN food agency says millions are being pushed into hunger by Iran war
Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World

East Asia’s tallest tree is the ‘Heaven Sword,’ an environmental guardian

East Asia’s tallest tree is the ‘Heaven Sword,’ an environmental guardian

June 06, 2026
East Asia’s tallest tree is the ‘Heaven Sword,’ an environmental guardian
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Science

Texas governor wants to speed up work on a fly-breeding factory to fight a cattle parasite

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is concerned that a new factory isn’t expected to start work for more than a year on mitigating the New World screwworm fly infestation in his state

June 06, 2026
Texas governor wants to speed up work on a fly-breeding factory to fight a cattle parasite
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US

Limited interest in latest oil and gas lease sale for Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

Two corporations bid on a handful of leases during the latest oil and gas lease sale in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

June 05, 2026
Limited interest in latest oil and gas lease sale for Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|Sports|World

Protests in Mexico City capitalize on World Cup celebrations to pressure government

A range of social movements in Mexico are capitalizing on impending FIFA World Cup celebrations next week to put pressure on authorities and make demands

June 06, 2026
Protests in Mexico City capitalize on World Cup celebrations to pressure government
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

Texas ranchers on edge after screwworm parasite detected in calf

The quiet Texas cattle town of La Pryor has become ground zero in the fight against screwworm after the first U.S. case in decades was detected

June 05, 2026
Texas ranchers on edge after screwworm parasite detected in calf
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Russia's Rosatom says Ukrainian drone hit engineers demining areas around Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Russia's nuclear energy corporation Rosatom said on Friday that a Ukrainian drone had deliberately struck engineers demining an area around the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear

June 05, 2026
Russia's Rosatom says Ukrainian drone hit engineers demining areas around Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Business|Economy|Environment|World

'Albania is not for sale', protesters say over Kushner-linked luxury resort near a protected wetland

Thousands of Albanians took to the streets of Tirana late on Thursday in the largest protest this week against a plan by a company linked to

June 05, 2026
'Albania is not for sale', protesters say over Kushner-linked luxury resort near a protected wetland
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science

USDA expects to contain screwworm case in Texas, Rollins says

U.S.

June 04, 2026
USDA expects to contain screwworm case in Texas, Rollins says
Business|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Oklahoma prepares for potential spread of screwworm pest

Oklahoma prepares for potential spread of screwworm pest

June 06, 2026
Oklahoma prepares for potential spread of screwworm pest
Environment|Interview|Opinion|Science|Technology

Why a leading AI company wants the world to slow down on the technology

Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark explains a need for an option to pause or slow AI advancement, as the technology could eventually build newer versions of itself, with enormous implications for the world.

June 05, 2026
Why a leading AI company wants the world to slow down on the technology
Crime|Environment|Travel|World

National Park Service ranger dies after falling into a crevasse on Alaska's Mount McKinley

The National Park Service says a ranger in Alaska fell into a crevasse and died on North America's tallest mountain

June 06, 2026
National Park Service ranger dies after falling into a crevasse on Alaska's Mount McKinley
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle

Police find 'explosive materials' at landscaping company

Police find 'explosive materials' at landscaping company

June 06, 2026
Police find 'explosive materials' at landscaping company
Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Energy Department says advanced nuclear reactor first to reach critical milestone

The Energy Department says a small nuclear reactor under development at a national lab has reached a crucial milestone that could allow it to produce electricity in the next few years

June 06, 2026
Energy Department says advanced nuclear reactor first to reach critical milestone
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Food|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

A federal judge strikes down Trump administration immigration policy affecting 39 countries

A federal judge has struck down a Trump administration policy enacted after the shooting of two National Guard members that made it harder for immigrants from dozens of countries to stay and enter the country

June 05, 2026
A federal judge strikes down Trump administration immigration policy affecting 39 countries
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle

12 boats destroyed in fire at Cottage Park Yacht Club in Winthrop, Massachusetts

12 boats destroyed in fire at Cottage Park Yacht Club in Winthrop, Massachusetts

June 06, 2026
12 boats destroyed in fire at Cottage Park Yacht Club in Winthrop, Massachusetts
Environment|Science|Sports|Technology|World

Inside the 6-year process of turning American football fields into World Cup pitches

Inside the 6-year process of turning American football fields into World Cup pitches

June 06, 2026
Inside the 6-year process of turning American football fields into World Cup pitches
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Study warns biodiversity loss could trigger wave of debt crises

Financial markets are underestimating the economic risks of biodiversity loss, potentially exposing countries to sovereign debt crises and sharply higher

June 05, 2026
Study warns biodiversity loss could trigger wave of debt crises
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Oil prices fall on mounting hopes for de-escalation in US-Iran War

Oil prices fell on Friday as traders gained confidence that renewed conflict between the U.S. and Iran was growing less likely.

June 05, 2026
Oil prices fall on mounting hopes for de-escalation in US-Iran War
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology|US

Texas grid flags risks as data centers, crypto sites fail voltage tests

Several large data centers and crypto facilities planning to connect to the Texas power grid ahead of peak summer demand have failed key reliability tests, raising

June 05, 2026
Texas grid flags risks as data centers, crypto sites fail voltage tests
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|World

Companies to add 40 million barrels of oil to US SPR after Iran war ends, energy secretary says

Companies that borrowed oil from the U.S.

June 05, 2026
Companies to add 40 million barrels of oil to US SPR after Iran war ends, energy secretary says
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science|World

Global oil inventories depleted, next price spike could roil economies, markets

Global oil inventories are running dangerously low as a deal to re-open tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has

June 05, 2026
Global oil inventories depleted, next price spike could roil economies, markets
Environment|Health|Travel

Brooklyn man stuck in cave for hours in upstate New York recounts ordeal: "I couldn't pull myself out"

Brooklyn man stuck in cave for hours in upstate New York recounts ordeal: "I couldn't pull myself out"

June 05, 2026
Brooklyn man stuck in cave for hours in upstate New York recounts ordeal: "I couldn't pull myself out"
Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

ICE will no longer report deaths of detainees who have recently been released from custody

Immigration and Customs Enforcement will no longer report the deaths of detainees who have been released from custody, in a change that could obscure the human cost of the Trump administration's mass detention policies

June 05, 2026
ICE will no longer report deaths of detainees who have recently been released from custody
Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle

Helene's impact on homelessness in North Carolina will take time to resolve, advocate says

Helene's impact on homelessness in North Carolina will take time to resolve, advocate says

June 05, 2026
Helene's impact on homelessness in North Carolina will take time to resolve, advocate says
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Gazan fishermen patch up dinghies with door frames to keep themselves afloat

In a Gaza workshop, a group of men patch up pleasure dinghies with reclaimed fibreglass, wood and door frames pulled from the rubble, racing to get the boats

June 05, 2026
Gazan fishermen patch up dinghies with door frames to keep themselves afloat
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

70-year-old accused of trying to drown injured 21-year-old at Massachusetts beach after residency dispute

70-year-old accused of trying to drown injured 21-year-old at Massachusetts beach after residency dispute

June 05, 2026
70-year-old accused of trying to drown injured 21-year-old at Massachusetts beach after residency dispute
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World

Auction of oil drilling rights in Alaska wildlife refuge draws tepid response

The Trump administration's Friday auction of oil and gas leases in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge attracted only $3.7 million in winning bids for five

June 05, 2026
Auction of oil drilling rights in Alaska wildlife refuge draws tepid response
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Building more renewable energy sources means rethinking land use for agriculture and conservation

Generating solar power requires a lot of land – but which land should it be? And what else can be done on that land?

June 05, 2026
Building more renewable energy sources means rethinking land use for agriculture and conservation
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Finance

How businesses with ties to Jeffrey Epstein saw norms – and even share prices – suffer

The more Epstein-connected directors a company had, no matter its size, the more likely it was to have governance problems.

June 05, 2026
How businesses with ties to Jeffrey Epstein saw norms – and even share prices – suffer
Economy|Environment|Political|US|World

Trump, campaigning for Republicans in Wisconsin, vows quick end to Iran war

U.S.

June 05, 2026
Trump, campaigning for Republicans in Wisconsin, vows quick end to Iran war
Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Methane rocket fuel is easier to handle and convenient but, as Blue Origin saw, it can be very explosive

A physical chemist outlines the promises and risks associated with methane fuel and describes why SpaceX and Blue Origin use it in their superheavy rockets.

June 05, 2026
Methane rocket fuel is easier to handle and convenient but, as Blue Origin saw, it can be very explosive
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Peru's presidential runoff may hinge on small gold miners seeking continued loose regulations

The results of Peru's presidential election on Sunday could hinge on the votes of small, artisanal gold miners who benefit from loose

June 05, 2026
Peru's presidential runoff may hinge on small gold miners seeking continued loose regulations
Business|Economy|Environment|World

US oil exports surge, draining domestic crude inventories toward rock bottom

At the prairie town that calls itself the pipeline crossroads of the world, some 400 oil storage tanks sprawled across Cushing

June 05, 2026
US oil exports surge, draining domestic crude inventories toward rock bottom
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Sika targets growth from China renovation market, global data centres

Sika sees growth opportunities in China's renovation market and infrastructure construction in the U.S., the Swiss construction chemicals manufacturer's CEO Thomas Hasler said in an

June 05, 2026
Sika targets growth from China renovation market, global data centres
Africa|Environment|Health|Travel|World

Truck breakdown in Niger strands passengers and leaves at least 49 dead in the Sahara Desert

At least 49 people have died of thirst after a truck broke down in the Sahara Desert in northern Niger

June 05, 2026
Truck breakdown in Niger strands passengers and leaves at least 49 dead in the Sahara Desert
Asia|Environment|Health|Travel|World

Family questions rescue efforts for Sherpa guide found alive on Everest

A Sherpa guide who survived a week on Mount Everest's slopes is recovering in a Nepal hospital

June 05, 2026
Family questions rescue efforts for Sherpa guide found alive on Everest
Business|Environment|Science|Sports

Fishermen prepared for the longest red snapper season in recent memory. A court order stopped it

A federal judge in Washington has blocked a plan to loosen rules for fishing red snapper in the Atlantic, halting what was expected to be the longest recreational snapper season in years

June 05, 2026
Fishermen prepared for the longest red snapper season in recent memory. A court order stopped it
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|World

Bhutan to give cash incentives to families for more babies

The tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is worried about its declining population and has announced cash incentives to families to produce more children.

June 05, 2026
Bhutan to give cash incentives to families for more babies
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Thailand to join UN maritime arbitration with Cambodia, halts other two-way talks

Thailand said on Friday it will join a U.N. arbitration process chosen by Cambodia to resolve a festering maritime boundary dispute, but put on hold for

June 05, 2026
Thailand to join UN maritime arbitration with Cambodia, halts other two-way talks
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

JP Morgan upgrades Tesla to 'neutral', sees robotics driving long-term growth

J.P.

June 05, 2026
JP Morgan upgrades Tesla to 'neutral', sees robotics driving long-term growth
Crime|Economy|Environment|Political|Sports

With World Cup, Atlanta seeks to show how it has moved on from 1990s notoriety

When Atlanta hosted the 1996 Olympics, police were accused of arresting homeless people by the thousands.

June 05, 2026
With World Cup, Atlanta seeks to show how it has moved on from 1990s notoriety
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Sports

Many soccer fans will be drinking alcohol and watching the World Cup. In heat, doing that is risky

Popping a cold beer — or two or three — while watching sports at home, at a bar or during a live game is an age-old tradition

June 05, 2026
Many soccer fans will be drinking alcohol and watching the World Cup. In heat, doing that is risky
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

World food prices slip in May, still near three-year high, FAO says

World food prices slipped in May from a revised April level, with vegetable oil prices falling for the first time this year while cereals and sugar

June 05, 2026
World food prices slip in May, still near three-year high, FAO says
Economy|Environment|Health|World

Middle East conflict pushing millions into hunger, WFP says

The Middle East conflict is pushing millions of people closer to hunger, as rising fuel and transport costs drive up food prices while funding

June 05, 2026
Middle East conflict pushing millions into hunger, WFP says
Australia|Crime|Environment|World

Australian cockroach kingpin caught with 100,000 illegal insects in record bug bust

Australian officials say they confiscated more than 100,000 illegal live cockroaches from a breeder in May in the country's largest-ever seizure of exotic invertebrates

June 05, 2026
Australian cockroach kingpin caught with 100,000 illegal insects in record bug bust
Africa|Environment|Europe|Travel|World

Pope Leo's visiting Europe's migration hot spots. Catholics hope he'll ease political tensions

Pope Leo XIV will visit two flashpoints of migration from Africa to Europe over less than a month starting on June 11

June 05, 2026
Pope Leo's visiting Europe's migration hot spots. Catholics hope he'll ease political tensions
Business|Environment|Finance|Health|Sports|US|World

FIFA prohibits fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup stadiums

FIFA has made a late change of policy to bar World Cup fans from bringing refillable water bottles into the tournament's 16 stadiums across North America

June 04, 2026
FIFA prohibits fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup stadiums
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

China's solar majors charge into batteries as panel sales falter

China's major solar panel manufacturers are ramping up higher-margin battery exports to boost revenue as growth in photovoltaic (PV)

June 05, 2026
China's solar majors charge into batteries as panel sales falter
Economy|Environment|Political|US|World

Water begins refilling Reflecting Pool after Trump's renovation to repaint it 'American flag blue'

President Donald Trump has announced that water has begun refilling the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

June 04, 2026
Water begins refilling Reflecting Pool after Trump's renovation to repaint it 'American flag blue'
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science

US races to contain flesh-eating parasite screwworm, reports no further cases

Following the first confirmation of screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, on a U.S. farm in decades, federal and

June 04, 2026
US races to contain flesh-eating parasite screwworm, reports no further cases
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|US|World

US says it is ramping up emergency assistance in Bolivia amid protests

U.S.

June 05, 2026
US says it is ramping up emergency assistance in Bolivia amid protests
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump directs hundreds of millions of dollars to support coal using emergency powers

President Donald Trump said on Thursday he is directing hundreds of millions of dollars to support U.S. coal power plants and to

June 04, 2026
Trump directs hundreds of millions of dollars to support coal using emergency powers
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science

What to know about the New World screwworm fly and its reappearance in the US

The New World screwworm fly is threatening the $113 billion U.S. cattle industry for the first time in more than a half century

June 05, 2026
What to know about the New World screwworm fly and its reappearance in the US
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump announces $700 million in new support for struggling coal industry

President Donald Trump is again seeking to boost the struggling U.S. coal industry

June 04, 2026
Trump announces $700 million in new support for struggling coal industry
Business|Environment|Technology|World

United issued safety bulletin to pilots after plane struck light pole near Newark airport

United Airlines issued a safety bulletin to pilots on approaches at Newark airport after a Boeing 767 aircraft struck a light pole on the New Jersey

June 05, 2026
United issued safety bulletin to pilots after plane struck light pole near Newark airport
Crime|Environment|Travel|World

Alabama family pleads for return of son missing on family trip in Japan

Alabama family pleads for return of son missing on family trip in Japan

June 04, 2026
Alabama family pleads for return of son missing on family trip in Japan
Environment|Science|Technology|US

Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration's attempt to dismantle Boulder's NCAR lab

Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration's attempt to dismantle Boulder's NCAR lab

June 05, 2026
Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration's attempt to dismantle Boulder's NCAR lab
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

The Dow leaps to a record as oil prices ease and US stocks outside of AI rally

Wall Street rallied after falling oil prices and yields in the bond market eased the pressure on U.S. stocks

June 04, 2026
The Dow leaps to a record as oil prices ease and US stocks outside of AI rally
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Couple charged after keeping hundreds of 'street rats' in home, court docs say

Couple charged after keeping hundreds of 'street rats' in home, court docs say

June 05, 2026
Couple charged after keeping hundreds of 'street rats' in home, court docs say
Business|Economy|Environment|Health

Tyco agrees to $10 million settlement with Wisconsin over PFAS water contamination

The manufacturer of firefighting foam that contaminated the water supply in northeast Wisconsin with PFAS chemicals for decades has agreed to a $10 million settlement with the state

June 05, 2026
Tyco agrees to $10 million settlement with Wisconsin over PFAS water contamination
Environment|Health|Science|World

Wildfires are making the US smoggy again, reversing progress on cleaner air, study finds

A new study finds that smoke from larger wildfires is reversing more than a decade of American improvements in smog

June 05, 2026
Wildfires are making the US smoggy again, reversing progress on cleaner air, study finds
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Technology|Travel

Deputy involved in crash with teen scooter operator

Deputy involved in crash with teen scooter operator

June 05, 2026
Deputy involved in crash with teen scooter operator
Environment|Health|Science

Wildfires are reversing America’s progress on ozone pollution, the main ingredient in smog

The number of ozone-related premature deaths due to wildfires is also rising.

June 05, 2026
Wildfires are reversing America’s progress on ozone pollution, the main ingredient in smog
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World

U.S. revokes endangered species listing for Permian Basin lizard, resolves Texas attorney general lawsuit

The Trump administration agreed to strip endangered species protection from a lizard whose habitat overlapped the largest oil-producing region in the United

June 05, 2026
U.S. revokes endangered species listing for Permian Basin lizard, resolves Texas attorney general lawsuit
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

'Record-setting' $101M award granted in horrific North Carolina wall collapse

'Record-setting' $101M award granted in horrific North Carolina wall collapse

June 05, 2026
'Record-setting' $101M award granted in horrific North Carolina wall collapse
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Gas engine maker Innio jumps 23% in Nasdaq debut as investors bet on data center boom

Innio's shares closed up 23% on Thursday in a strong start for the gas engine manufacturer, as a red-hot streak of new listings from AI infrastructure-linked

June 04, 2026
Gas engine maker Innio jumps 23% in Nasdaq debut as investors bet on data center boom
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports|US

Louisville marks 10 years since Muhammad Ali’s death with citywide Day of Compassion

Louisville marks 10 years since Muhammad Ali’s death with citywide Day of Compassion

June 05, 2026
Louisville marks 10 years since Muhammad Ali’s death with citywide Day of Compassion
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Louisville Zoo announces birth of 3 tiger cubs, the first in decades

Louisville Zoo announces birth of 3 tiger cubs, the first in decades

June 05, 2026
Louisville Zoo announces birth of 3 tiger cubs, the first in decades
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|World

'It's terrifying': Couple recall moments shooting happened at high school graduation

'It's terrifying': Couple recall moments shooting happened at high school graduation

June 05, 2026
'It's terrifying': Couple recall moments shooting happened at high school graduation
Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Original Walmart site set to receive historical marker

Original Walmart site set to receive historical marker

June 05, 2026
Original Walmart site set to receive historical marker
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment

Revolutionary War-era cannons recovered from Savannah River return home after restoration

Revolutionary War-era cannons recovered from Savannah River return home after restoration

June 04, 2026
Revolutionary War-era cannons recovered from Savannah River return home after restoration
Crime|Environment|Travel|US|Videos

What it's like to go inside New York City's dank, dangerous, bug-filled sewers

A former urban explorer says the most unpleasant part of exploring New York City’s sewer system was the cockroaches, not the rats, smells or ever-present dangers

June 04, 2026
What it's like to go inside New York City's dank, dangerous, bug-filled sewers
Business|Education|Environment|Food|Health|Lifestyle

Clair Community Garden teaches kids to grow food while feeding families in need

Clair Community Garden teaches kids to grow food while feeding families in need

June 04, 2026
Clair Community Garden teaches kids to grow food while feeding families in need
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology

Walmart investors reject AI workplace report as automation expands in the US

By Nicholas P.

June 04, 2026
Walmart investors reject AI workplace report as automation expands in the US
Business|Environment|Health|Political|Science

Screwworm fly detected in Texas decades after cattle threat was largely eradicated in US

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed that the New World screwworm fly has arrived in south Texas

June 04, 2026
Screwworm fly detected in Texas decades after cattle threat was largely eradicated in US
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle

More than 50 Colorado drivers run over screws that fell off truck on Highway 285

More than 50 Colorado drivers run over screws that fell off truck on Highway 285

June 04, 2026
More than 50 Colorado drivers run over screws that fell off truck on Highway 285
Education|Environment|Science

Fossil reveals bizarre gliding creature that hunted birds 120 million years ago

Fossil reveals bizarre gliding creature that hunted birds 120 million years ago

June 04, 2026
Fossil reveals bizarre gliding creature that hunted birds 120 million years ago
Entertainment|Environment|Political|World

Buffalo named Donald Trump for his golden locks is a sensation at a Bangladesh zoo

A rare albino buffalo named after U.S. President Donald Trump for his distinctive blond tuft is drawing crowds at a Bangladesh zoo

June 03, 2026
Buffalo named Donald Trump for his golden locks is a sensation at a Bangladesh zoo
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Sports

Minneapolis mulls closing Minnehaha Off-Leash Dog Park after discovering it sits on sacred tribal land

Minneapolis mulls closing Minnehaha Off-Leash Dog Park after discovering it sits on sacred tribal land

June 04, 2026
Minneapolis mulls closing Minnehaha Off-Leash Dog Park after discovering it sits on sacred tribal land
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Political|Science|Technology

Researchers say this new Trump rule could destroy American science as we know it. They’re fighting back

Researchers say this new Trump rule could destroy American science as we know it. They’re fighting back

June 04, 2026
Researchers say this new Trump rule could destroy American science as we know it. They’re fighting back
Crime|Environment|Health|Opinion|Political|Science

For Black women in abusive relationships, gun-control loopholes can engender deadly disparities

Guns are what make violent partners so dangerous. And in the US, Black women get less protection from laws meant to keep firearms out of abusers’ hands.

June 04, 2026
For Black women in abusive relationships, gun-control loopholes can engender deadly disparities
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

Hungary reports African swine fever in domestic pigs for first time

Hungarian authorities ordered the culling of 3,000 pigs on a farm after African swine fever was reported in domestic pigs for the first time in the country, the National

June 04, 2026
Hungary reports African swine fever in domestic pigs for first time
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World

Brunei's sultan announces cabinet shake-up, appoints sons as ministers

Brunei's ruler announced a major cabinet reshuffle on Thursday, creating new key portfolios and appointing two of his younger sons as ministers, in a sign of

June 04, 2026
Brunei's sultan announces cabinet shake-up, appoints sons as ministers
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Fossil fishes buried in the desert reveal a missing chapter in marine history

A team of researchers worked grueling, hot hours in the desert to understand the history of life in Earth’s oceans after a major extinction event.

June 04, 2026
Fossil fishes buried in the desert reveal a missing chapter in marine history
Arts|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|World

Coloradans are getting squeezed by credit cards while trying to navigate high costs

About a third of Americans report using high-interest credit cards for everyday expenses as costs continue to rise.

June 04, 2026
Coloradans are getting squeezed by credit cards while trying to navigate high costs
Business|Education|Environment|Finance|Science

Bison restoration efforts and grazing rights hinge on one question: Are bison wildlife?

Approximately 400,000 bison roam the North American landscape today, of which nearly 90% are considered livestock.

June 04, 2026
Bison restoration efforts and grazing rights hinge on one question: Are bison wildlife?
Business|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Sherpa guide missing for a week on Mount Everest rescued while crawling to base camp

A Sherpa guide was found crawling to base camp on Mount Everest a week after he went missing

June 04, 2026
Sherpa guide missing for a week on Mount Everest rescued while crawling to base camp
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Europe|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Amazon unveils new AI warehouse robot in $12 billion Europe push

Amazon on Thursday unveiled an upgraded AI-powered mobile robot for its warehouses that can respond to conversational prompts, as part of a €10

June 04, 2026
Amazon unveils new AI warehouse robot in $12 billion Europe push
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

US Senate faces tough vote on nationwide E15 gasoline sales expansion

Supporters of a long-stalled push to expand nationwide sales of higher-ethanol E15 gasoline are pursuing an uphill

June 04, 2026
US Senate faces tough vote on nationwide E15 gasoline sales expansion
Environment|Health|Travel|World

Sherpa rescued after going missing on Everest with no food, oxygen

A Nepali Sherpa guide has been rescued from Everest after surviving about a week on the slopes of the world's highest mountain without food or oxygen in a

June 04, 2026
Sherpa rescued after going missing on Everest with no food, oxygen
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology|Travel|World

Global airline chiefs to confront Iran war fuel shock at industry summit

Global airline bosses gathering in Rio de Janeiro this weekend will be searching for answers to the industry's biggest crisis since the

June 04, 2026
Global airline chiefs to confront Iran war fuel shock at industry summit
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Advent, ADIA-backed gas engine maker Innio raises $2.43 billion in US IPO

Gas engine manufacturer Innio said on Wednesday it has raised $2.43 billion in its U.S. initial public offering, as investors flock to companies powering the AI boom.

June 04, 2026
Advent, ADIA-backed gas engine maker Innio raises $2.43 billion in US IPO
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump plans $700 million in new coal support, White House official says

U.S.

June 04, 2026
Trump plans $700 million in new coal support, White House official says
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science

Flesh-eating New World screwworm detected in Texas calf, USDA says, signaling major threat to food production

Flesh-eating New World screwworm detected in Texas calf, USDA says, signaling major threat to food production

June 04, 2026
Flesh-eating New World screwworm detected in Texas calf, USDA says, signaling major threat to food production
Business|Crime|Environment|Health|Sports|World

One dead and another injured after train strikes semi-truck in Iowa

A train has struck a semi-truck in eastern Iowa, killing one person and injuring another

June 04, 2026
One dead and another injured after train strikes semi-truck in Iowa
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

SpaceX wins Texas tax breaks for chip project, ahead of record IPO

SpaceX secured tax incentives on Wednesday for its proposed Terafab chip manufacturing project in Grimes County, Texas,

June 03, 2026
SpaceX wins Texas tax breaks for chip project, ahead of record IPO
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|US

Flesh-eating screwworm confirmed in Texas calf as parasite crosses border from Mexico

New World screwworm, a parasitic fly that eats warm-blooded animals alive, has been found in a calf in

June 03, 2026
Flesh-eating screwworm confirmed in Texas calf as parasite crosses border from Mexico
Business|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|World

Canadian government endorses a plan to move whales from shuttered Marineland park to US and Spain

The Canadian government has endorsed a plan to move the last remaining captive whales from a shuttered theme park and zoo in Ontario to aquariums in the U.S. and Spain

June 04, 2026
Canadian government endorses a plan to move whales from shuttered Marineland park to US and Spain
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran, in a rebuke of Trump

The House for the first time has approved a war powers resolution that would halt the U.S. military action against Iran

June 04, 2026
House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran, in a rebuke of Trump
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Oklahoma's attorney general sues to block aluminum smelter after Trump endorses rival

Oklahoma's attorney general has filed a lawsuit seeking to block Emirates Global Aluminum (EGA) and Century Aluminum from building the largest U.S. aluminum

June 04, 2026
Oklahoma's attorney general sues to block aluminum smelter after Trump endorses rival
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology

TransAlta to buy Blackstone-backed Colorado gas-fired plants for $1 billion

Canadian power producer TransAlta Corp said on Wednesday it will acquire two natural gas-fired peaking facilities near Denver, Colorado, from Blackstone for about $1 billion,

June 04, 2026
TransAlta to buy Blackstone-backed Colorado gas-fired plants for $1 billion
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Finance|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|Travel|US|World

Fatal Virginia crash raises questions about bus safety and the records of the driver and company

A commercial bus crash in Virginia that killed five people and injured dozens of others has raised questions about the driver, the company that employed him and the overall safety of the industry

June 04, 2026
Fatal Virginia crash raises questions about bus safety and the records of the driver and company
Environment|Science|Technology

The oceans are in deep trouble. The Trump administration is ditching a vital deep-sea monitoring system

The oceans are in deep trouble. The Trump administration is ditching a vital deep-sea monitoring system

June 04, 2026
The oceans are in deep trouble. The Trump administration is ditching a vital deep-sea monitoring system
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Ukrainian drones hit St. Petersburg oil terminal before city hosts Russian economic forum

Ukrainian long-range drones have struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg, setting it ablaze, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

June 03, 2026
Ukrainian drones hit St. Petersburg oil terminal before city hosts Russian economic forum
Environment|Science|Technology

Radio scans find no alien tech from the latest interstellar comet

The group leading the charge in the search for extraterrestrial life has given the all clear

June 04, 2026
Radio scans find no alien tech from the latest interstellar comet
Crime|Education|Environment|Health

42 dogs improperly euthanized at animal shelter, state says

42 dogs improperly euthanized at animal shelter, state says

June 04, 2026
42 dogs improperly euthanized at animal shelter, state says
Education|Environment|Health|Sports|Travel

Woman takes on a 40-mile high-altitude Andes trek to raise money for prostate cancer research

Woman takes on a 40-mile high-altitude Andes trek to raise money for prostate cancer research

June 04, 2026
Woman takes on a 40-mile high-altitude Andes trek to raise money for prostate cancer research
Business|Environment|Travel|World

Albanians protest over Kushner-linked luxury resort on pristine coastline

Thousands of Albanians took to the streets of Tirana on Tuesday night protesting against a development planned by a company linked with Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared

June 03, 2026
Albanians protest over Kushner-linked luxury resort on pristine coastline
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World

Five countries elected to UN Security Council; Germany misses out

The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday elected Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago and Zimbabwe to the 15-member U.N.

June 03, 2026
Five countries elected to UN Security Council; Germany misses out
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

It’s a fight for two lives: a mother is trying to survive for her unborn daughter

It’s a fight for two lives: a mother is trying to survive for her unborn daughter

June 04, 2026
It’s a fight for two lives: a mother is trying to survive for her unborn daughter
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Community reels after police say driver with revoked license hits three pedestrians, killing one

Community reels after police say driver with revoked license hits three pedestrians, killing one

June 04, 2026
Community reels after police say driver with revoked license hits three pedestrians, killing one
Business|Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|Technology

Squirrels hungry for three cars' plant-based parts caused $30,000 in damage, man says

Squirrels hungry for three cars' plant-based parts caused $30,000 in damage, man says

June 04, 2026
Squirrels hungry for three cars' plant-based parts caused $30,000 in damage, man says
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|US

Community helps victims rebuild lives after apartment explosion

Community helps victims rebuild lives after apartment explosion

June 04, 2026
Community helps victims rebuild lives after apartment explosion
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Tesla rolls out unsupervised robotaxis in Austin

Tesla said on Wednesday it was rolling out its unsupervised robotaxis in the Austin Metro area in Texas, as the electric-vehicle maker looks to speed up its autonomous ride-hailing

June 03, 2026
Tesla rolls out unsupervised robotaxis in Austin
Arts|Education|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Cannons lost underwater during the American Revolution will soon go on display at a Georgia museum

Georgia's oldest city is welcoming a truckload of historical treasures from the earlier period of U.S. history

June 03, 2026
Cannons lost underwater during the American Revolution will soon go on display at a Georgia museum
Americas|Environment|Science|World

Tropical Storm Amanda is the first of the Pacific hurricane season, meteorologists say

The National Hurricane Center says the first tropical storm of the Pacific season has formed

June 03, 2026
Tropical Storm Amanda is the first of the Pacific hurricane season, meteorologists say
Education|Environment|Health

Students connect with horses to boost reading skills

Students connect with horses to boost reading skills

June 04, 2026
Students connect with horses to boost reading skills
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Energy, water use and pollution of AI and data centers rival most countries

According to a United Nations University report, the environmental footprint of data centers already rivals some of the world’s largest countries

June 03, 2026
Energy, water use and pollution of AI and data centers rival most countries
Environment|Health|Science

FWC testing for algae following fish kill at Laishley Park Marina in Punta Gorda, Florida

FWC testing for algae following fish kill at Laishley Park Marina in Punta Gorda, Florida

June 03, 2026
FWC testing for algae following fish kill at Laishley Park Marina in Punta Gorda, Florida
Business|Economy|Election|Environment|Health|Political

MAHA candidate beats Trump's choice in Republican primary for Iowa governor

Businessman Zach Lahn's win in Iowa’s Republican gubernatorial primary over President Donald Trump's pick is a rare electoral setback for Trump

June 03, 2026
MAHA candidate beats Trump's choice in Republican primary for Iowa governor
Education|Environment|Health|Science

A diet of royal jelly isn't the only thing that makes a queen bee

Scientists have identified a group of worker honeybees that are specially adapted to build their queen’s home within the hive

June 03, 2026
A diet of royal jelly isn't the only thing that makes a queen bee
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

USA Rare Earth finalizes deals for up to $1.6 billion in funding under CHIPS Act

USA Rare Earth said on Wednesday it has signed agreements with the U.S.

June 03, 2026
USA Rare Earth finalizes deals for up to $1.6 billion in funding under CHIPS Act
Arts|Education|Environment|Science|Travel|World

Indonesian parrot, seen once in a century, reappears in mountain forest

For the past century, the Blue-fronted Lorikeet was one of Indonesia's most elusive birds, known only from a 2014 photographic record and a handful of museum

June 03, 2026
Indonesian parrot, seen once in a century, reappears in mountain forest
Asia|Environment|Political|Science|World

Philippines probes possible new structure at disputed Scarborough Shoal

A special Philippine task force said on Wednesday that it is investigating reports of an alleged new structure on the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea,

June 03, 2026
Philippines probes possible new structure at disputed Scarborough Shoal
Business|Economy|Environment|Travel|World

Strain grows on shipping industry with vessels stuck inside Hormuz

Even if the U.S. and Iran agreed to halt the war and open the Strait of Hormuz, ships trapped in the Gulf will be unable to leave without safety assurances,

June 03, 2026
Strain grows on shipping industry with vessels stuck inside Hormuz
Education|Environment|Health|Science

Multiple teachers diagnosed with breast cancer at Uxbridge, Massachusetts high school, prompting investigation

Multiple teachers diagnosed with breast cancer at Uxbridge, Massachusetts high school, prompting investigation

June 03, 2026
Multiple teachers diagnosed with breast cancer at Uxbridge, Massachusetts high school, prompting investigation
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology

Fiat to start sales of Grizzly SUV and Grizzly Fastback in second half of the year

Fiat will start sales of its Grizzly mid-sized SUV and Grizzly Fastback model in the second half of this year in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, with plans to expand to

June 03, 2026
Fiat to start sales of Grizzly SUV and Grizzly Fastback in second half of the year
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|US

When private equity firms buy mobile home parks, rent increases leave residents with few affordable options in rural areas

It is far easier and cheaper to keep someone housed in a mobile home park than to build a new subsidized unit for them.

June 03, 2026
When private equity firms buy mobile home parks, rent increases leave residents with few affordable options in rural areas
Environment|Health|Science|Sports

PFAS in ski wax: Despite bans, these forever chemicals linger in wax rooms, study shows – so does their health risk

New research offers a cautionary tale about the difficulty of removing ‘forever chemicals’ from the environment.

June 03, 2026
PFAS in ski wax: Despite bans, these forever chemicals linger in wax rooms, study shows – so does their health risk
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

How Cubans keep going, despite US pressure and fuel blockade

Felicia de la Caridad Alvarez, a resident of Old Havana, knows a thing or two about survival.

June 03, 2026
How Cubans keep going, despite US pressure and fuel blockade
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|World

EU could lose 1.3 million jobs due to energy price surge linked to Iran war, Commission says

European automotive, construction, metals, chemicals and transport sectors could lose up to 1.3 million jobs this year as a result of a surge in energy prices caused by

June 03, 2026
EU could lose 1.3 million jobs due to energy price surge linked to Iran war, Commission says
Business|Environment|Lifestyle|Technology

Electric SUV showdown: Edmunds compares the revamped Toyota bZ to the Tesla Model Y

Electric SUVs are becoming the default choice for many car buyers, shifting the question from whether to go electric to which model fits everyday life best

June 03, 2026
Electric SUV showdown: Edmunds compares the revamped Toyota bZ to the Tesla Model Y
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|World

Videos showing groups of people entering NYC sewers at night baffle residents and investigators

A series of bizarre sightings of people popping in and out of New York’s vast, subterranean sewer system in recent days has the whole city wondering what exactly is going on

June 03, 2026
Videos showing groups of people entering NYC sewers at night baffle residents and investigators
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Technology

Ford to recall nearly 420,000 US vehicles over seat-belt issue, NHTSA says

Ford Motor will recall 419,967 vehicles in the U.S. as seat belts that do not retract or extend properly can fail to restrain occupants as intended, increasing the risk of injury in

June 03, 2026
Ford to recall nearly 420,000 US vehicles over seat-belt issue, NHTSA says
Education|Environment|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Ultraprocessed food scientists say Americans are ‘fed up’ with industry and government inaction

Ultraprocessed food scientists say Americans are ‘fed up’ with industry and government inaction

June 03, 2026
Ultraprocessed food scientists say Americans are ‘fed up’ with industry and government inaction
Arts|Australia|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

Australian judges weigh Indigenous activist’s bid to prosecute King Charles for genocide

Three Australian appeals court judges have reserved their decision on whether an activist can prosecute King Charles III for alleged genocide of Australia’s Indigenous people

June 03, 2026
Australian judges weigh Indigenous activist’s bid to prosecute King Charles for genocide
Asia|Business|Crime|Environment|World

Fire in Delhi hotel kills at least 21, police say

At least 21 people were killed in a fire at a hotel in Delhi on Wednesday, police said, in one of the worst such incidents in the national capital in recent years.

June 03, 2026
Fire in Delhi hotel kills at least 21, police say
Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Finance|Political

California governor's primary pitted experience against promises of change

Two Democrats and a Republican are leading in early returns in California’s crowded primary in the race to replace Gov. Gavin newsom

June 02, 2026
California governor's primary pitted experience against promises of change
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Google must let UK publishers opt out of AI search under new rules

Britain has imposed new conduct requirements on Google's search services, including allowing publishers to stop their content being used to power the U.S. tech giant's AI features,

June 03, 2026
Google must let UK publishers opt out of AI search under new rules
Asia|Business|Environment|Lifestyle|World

Tropical storm Jangmi batters Japan, cuts power to 60,000 homes

Severe tropical storm Jangmi ripped across Japan on Wednesday, with fierce winds and torrential rain disrupting transport and businesses, and knocking out power for tens of

June 03, 2026
Tropical storm Jangmi batters Japan, cuts power to 60,000 homes
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Cave rescuers investigating ‘knocking response’ in search for two missing men

Rescuers in Laos say they are investigating a possible “knocking response” deep inside a flooded cave network where two men are believed to remain trapped. The response sounds came as rescuers rappelled down a newly discovered vertical shaft that may provide a safer entry into a flooded cave and lead to a chamber where the men could be.

June 01, 2026
Cave rescuers investigating ‘knocking response’ in search for two missing men
Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Swiss voters look set to reject plan to limit population at 10 million, poll shows

Swiss voters look set to reject a referendum proposal to cap the country's population at 10 million people, according to an opinion poll published on Wednesday.

June 03, 2026
Swiss voters look set to reject plan to limit population at 10 million, poll shows
Economy|Election|Environment|Finance|Political

Democrat Josh Turek and GOP's Ashley Hinson to compete for pivotal US Senate seat in Iowa

Iowa state Rep. Josh Turek won Tuesday’s Democratic primary for U.S. Senate and will next try to flip the seat currently held by GOP Sen. Joni Ernst, who is retiring

June 02, 2026
Democrat Josh Turek and GOP's Ashley Hinson to compete for pivotal US Senate seat in Iowa
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

BlackRock's Atlas freezes $1 billion in Brazil renewables investments

Atlas Renewable Energy, one of South America's largest clean power generators, has put plans for $1 billion in new investments in

June 03, 2026
BlackRock's Atlas freezes $1 billion in Brazil renewables investments
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Cambodia turns to obscure UN process to resolve maritime dispute with Thailand

Cambodia is betting on a little-used UN arbitration process known as "compulsory conciliation" to resolve a long-running maritime boundary dispute with Thailand and unlock

June 03, 2026
Cambodia turns to obscure UN process to resolve maritime dispute with Thailand
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|World

Bolivia's defense minister resigns as anti-government protests intensify

Bolivia's defense minister stepped down on Tuesday after a month of anti-government protests, two government sources said, marking the highest-level

June 03, 2026
Bolivia's defense minister resigns as anti-government protests intensify
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Japan's govt finalises $19 billion extra budget to subsidise surging fuel costs

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government on Wednesday finalised a $19 billion supplementary budget for this fiscal year to cushion the impact of rising energy

June 03, 2026
Japan's govt finalises $19 billion extra budget to subsidise surging fuel costs
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

Bayer says no plans to restructure despite litigation threat

Bayer has no plans to spin off Monsanto, a representative said on Tuesday, even as the company faces an avalanche of lawsuits over its

June 03, 2026
Bayer says no plans to restructure despite litigation threat
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Scientists lose critical climate record as ocean observatory will go dark under Trump funding cuts

The Trump administration is dismantling a $386 million network of more than 900 ocean sensors funded by the National Science Foundation

June 03, 2026
Scientists lose critical climate record as ocean observatory will go dark under Trump funding cuts
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

CopperTech Metals reports revenue surge in US IPO filing

CopperTech Metals reported a jump in revenue in its filing for U.S. initial public offering on Tuesday, as it looks to capitalize on the Trump administration's policy push for

June 03, 2026
CopperTech Metals reports revenue surge in US IPO filing
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Sports|Travel

NHL's Dallas Stars plan move to suburbs in 5 years, with NBA's Mavs also leaving downtown then

The Dallas Stars are planning to move north, out of downtown and to the suburb of Plano in five years

June 03, 2026
NHL's Dallas Stars plan move to suburbs in 5 years, with NBA's Mavs also leaving downtown then
Environment|Science|World

A strong El Nino may be imminent. Climate change will make its effects worse

The El Nino weather pattern is forming, and is expected to cause extreme weather around the world this year, the WMO said on Tuesday.

June 02, 2026
A strong El Nino may be imminent. Climate change will make its effects worse
Arts|Entertainment|Environment|Sports|World

Artist suing FIFA over destruction of Dallas whale mural before World Cup

An artist has filed a federal lawsuit against soccer's international governing body over the destruction of his giant mural of swimming whales on a building in Dallas as it prepares to host World Cup matches

June 03, 2026
Artist suing FIFA over destruction of Dallas whale mural before World Cup
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Bangladesh's foreign minister defeats Cyprus' ambassador to be UN General Assembly president

Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has won a hotly contested race to be the next president of the 193-member United Nations General Assembly

June 03, 2026
Bangladesh's foreign minister defeats Cyprus' ambassador to be UN General Assembly president
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Community supports grieving family after triple homicide

Community supports grieving family after triple homicide

June 03, 2026
Community supports grieving family after triple homicide
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

'Savvy's Stuffies': Girl's ER visit sparks effort to support kids in difficult situations

'Savvy's Stuffies': Girl's ER visit sparks effort to support kids in difficult situations

June 03, 2026
'Savvy's Stuffies': Girl's ER visit sparks effort to support kids in difficult situations
Business|Economy|Environment|Political

New York sues over the Trump administration's deal to end an offshore wind project

New York’s attorney general is suing the Trump administration over one of its deals to end an offshore wind project

June 02, 2026
New York sues over the Trump administration's deal to end an offshore wind project
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

US picks Louisiana, Oklahoma rare earth projects for $134 million funding

The U.S. Department of Energy said on Tuesday it has selected projects in Louisiana and Oklahoma for $134 million in funding to extract rare earth elements from waste streams.

June 02, 2026
US picks Louisiana, Oklahoma rare earth projects for $134 million funding
Business|Environment|Health|Science

A lot of ‘recycled’ plastic is being burned overseas – and causing widespread pollution linked to health problems

As more countries ban waste imports, plastic waste generators like the US will need to find better solutions. A few states are putting more responsibility on producers.

June 03, 2026
A lot of ‘recycled’ plastic is being burned overseas – and causing widespread pollution linked to health problems
Business|Economy|Environment|World

The Trump admin paid a French company $1 billion to not build offshore wind farms. Blue states are suing

The Trump admin paid a French company $1 billion to not build offshore wind farms. Blue states are suing

June 03, 2026
The Trump admin paid a French company $1 billion to not build offshore wind farms. Blue states are suing
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Union at Colombia's Ecopetrol launches 24-hour strike over labor talks

The main union at Colombia's state-run oil company Ecopetrol launched a 24-hour strike on Tuesday, protesting what it called a deadlock in negotiations

June 02, 2026
Union at Colombia's Ecopetrol launches 24-hour strike over labor talks
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science|Technology|US

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket to return to flight before year ends, CEO says

Blue Origin will return its New Glenn rocket to flight before the year ends, CEO Dave Limp said late on Monday, days after one of the rockets exploded, damaging the

June 02, 2026
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket to return to flight before year ends, CEO says
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science

Flesh-eating screwworm detected 25 miles from US border in Mexico, USDA says

A parasitic fly that eats warm-blooded animals alive and could cause millions of dollars in economic damage was found in Mexico within 25 miles of the

June 02, 2026
Flesh-eating screwworm detected 25 miles from US border in Mexico, USDA says
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US

US lawmakers propose ending 12% excise tax on heavy-duty trucks

Two U.S. senators on Tuesday proposed ending the 12% federal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks, saying it could boost sales of newer, cleaner models.

June 02, 2026
US lawmakers propose ending 12% excise tax on heavy-duty trucks
Business|Economy|Environment

US states sue Trump administration over deal to scrap offshore wind project

Seven U.S. states led by New York sued the Trump administration and a French energy firm on Tuesday for canceling a major offshore wind lease off the coast of New

June 02, 2026
US states sue Trump administration over deal to scrap offshore wind project
Business|Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Stolen horses leave nurse heartbroken

Stolen horses leave nurse heartbroken

June 03, 2026
Stolen horses leave nurse heartbroken
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Rescuers search for new ways into cave in Laos where two men feared trapped

Rescuers search for new ways into cave in Laos where two men feared trapped

June 01, 2026
Rescuers search for new ways into cave in Laos where two men feared trapped
Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Frederiksen set to start a third term as Danish prime minister thanks to firm position on Greenland

Mette Frederiksen is set to begin a third term as Denmark’s prime minister by leading a center-left coalition of four parties

June 02, 2026
Frederiksen set to start a third term as Danish prime minister thanks to firm position on Greenland
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|Technology|Travel|US|World

Putin's 'Davos' haunted by war and stagnation despite the swank of influencers

A right-wing U.S. influencer, a serving U.S. official and a German retail billionaire are due to attend President Vladimir Putin's "

June 02, 2026
Putin's 'Davos' haunted by war and stagnation despite the swank of influencers
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|US

USA Rare Earth to invest $1.2 billion in South Carolina facility to boost domestic supply

USA Rare Earth said on Tuesday it will invest $1.2 billion to build a magnet manufacturing and rare earth metals facility in South Carolina, as it expands domestic production

June 02, 2026
USA Rare Earth to invest $1.2 billion in South Carolina facility to boost domestic supply
Environment|Science|Technology

NOAA celebrates 50 years of 'riding a roller coaster through a washing machine'

NOAA celebrates 50 years of 'riding a roller coaster through a washing machine'

June 02, 2026
NOAA celebrates 50 years of 'riding a roller coaster through a washing machine'
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Pints of Science' at New World Tampa blends beer and brainpower at monthly minglings

Pints of Science' at New World Tampa blends beer and brainpower at monthly minglings

June 02, 2026
Pints of Science' at New World Tampa blends beer and brainpower at monthly minglings
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Iran studying deal to halt war, as Trump says talks going on continuously

Iran is reviewing a proposed agreement with the U.S. to halt their war but has not communicated with Washington for a few days,

June 02, 2026
Iran studying deal to halt war, as Trump says talks going on continuously
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|World

Extreme weather can whip up anxiety. A safety plan can help

Hurricanes, wildfires and other extreme weather events can cause anxiety that lasts even after they're over

June 02, 2026
Extreme weather can whip up anxiety. A safety plan can help
Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Political

Democrats don’t get why they’ve lost most working class voters

Class-war rhetoric from Democratic candidates jams working-class voters into a prefabricated progressive agenda, an expert on rural and working-class communities argues.

June 02, 2026
Democrats don’t get why they’ve lost most working class voters
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Letting private companies use Cold War-era plutonium could set a dangerous precedent, senator says

Letting private companies use Cold War-era plutonium could set a dangerous precedent, senator says

June 02, 2026
Letting private companies use Cold War-era plutonium could set a dangerous precedent, senator says
Crime|Education|Environment|Health

5-year-old boy dies from injuries suffered by falling tree in Kansas City, Missouri

5-year-old boy dies from injuries suffered by falling tree in Kansas City, Missouri

June 02, 2026
5-year-old boy dies from injuries suffered by falling tree in Kansas City, Missouri
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political|World

UN warns funding cuts could worsen Rohingya crisis in Bangladesh

The U.N. refugee agency warned on Tuesday that declining humanitarian funding could significantly worsen conditions for around 1.2 million Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh,

June 02, 2026
UN warns funding cuts could worsen Rohingya crisis in Bangladesh
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Lifestyle|Travel

Sticker shock meets gridlock: LA motorists keep driving at any price

If you thought soaring pump prices since the onset of the Iran war might help clear the notoriously clogged highways of Los Angeles, think again.

June 02, 2026
Sticker shock meets gridlock: LA motorists keep driving at any price
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political

Philadelphia man among over 35,000 former federal workers waiting for full retirement benefits

Philadelphia man among over 35,000 former federal workers waiting for full retirement benefits

June 02, 2026
Philadelphia man among over 35,000 former federal workers waiting for full retirement benefits
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

UN urges the world to ready for extreme heat risk from El Nino

The United Nations weather agency forecast on Tuesday a moderate or possibly a strong El Nino that could drive up global temperatures and increase the

June 02, 2026
UN urges the world to ready for extreme heat risk from El Nino
Arts|Entertainment|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

'Love my woke pope': Why Leo's first encyclical went viral and how it speaks to his papal approach

Pope Leo XIV has issued a manifesto calling for robust regulation of artificial intelligence

June 02, 2026
'Love my woke pope': Why Leo's first encyclical went viral and how it speaks to his papal approach
Asia|Crime|Environment|World

A bear injures 4 people in a residential area of Japan as attacks rise

A bear has injured four people in a Japanese residential area in the latest case of attacks by the animals in the region

June 02, 2026
A bear injures 4 people in a residential area of Japan as attacks rise
Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|Health|World

Australia orders Amazon, eBay, others to not sell banned magnetic toys

Australia's competition watchdog has sent takedown requests to Amazon, eBay, Kogan and Fruugo after finding listings for banned magnetic chess-style toys whose magnets can cause

June 02, 2026
Australia orders Amazon, eBay, others to not sell banned magnetic toys
Americas|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Meteor as heavy as an elephant causes widespread speculation across New England

NASA says a fireball as heavy as an elephant caused the double boom that rang out over New England

June 02, 2026
Meteor as heavy as an elephant causes widespread speculation across New England
Asia|Environment|Science|World

8 crested ibises released in Japanese town decades after extinction in Japan

Eight crested ibises have been released into the wild in a north-central Japanese town, decades after going extinct in the country

June 01, 2026
8 crested ibises released in Japanese town decades after extinction in Japan
Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

Australia says its wheat output will be shrunk by Iran war costs, dry weather

Australia's upcoming wheat harvest will be the smallest in three years, as high fertiliser costs and dry conditions in some areas reduce planting and yields, the

June 02, 2026
Australia says its wheat output will be shrunk by Iran war costs, dry weather
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Duke Energy exploring tech partnerships to offset nuclear expansion risks

Duke Energy, one of the largest U.S. electric utilities, said on Monday it has talked to hyperscalers about the prospect of building new

June 02, 2026
Duke Energy exploring tech partnerships to offset nuclear expansion risks
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology

US PJM proposes raising minimum capitalization to $2 million for market participants

U.S. grid operator PJM Interconnection on Monday said it has proposed raising its minimum capitalization threshold to $2 million for wholesale electricity market participants to

June 02, 2026
US PJM proposes raising minimum capitalization to $2 million for market participants
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

GE Vernova loses renewed bid to end work on New England wind farm

A Massachusetts judge on Monday declined to lift an order that forced turbine supplier GE Vernova to continue work on the largest offshore wind farm in New

June 02, 2026
GE Vernova loses renewed bid to end work on New England wind farm
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science

Wyoming’s ‘Path of the Pronghorn’ is a signature away from protections sought for a quarter century

Wyoming is close to designating a migration corridor for pronghorn, a move conservation biologist Joel Berger has long supported

June 01, 2026
Wyoming’s ‘Path of the Pronghorn’ is a signature away from protections sought for a quarter century
Environment|Sports|Travel

Athletics pitchers struggle in their temporary hitter-friendly home ballpark

Yankees manager Aaron Boone had just finished a successful road series but still felt a bit exasperated after New York took two of three games against the Athletics in the minor league stadium that torments pitchers and fielders alike

June 02, 2026
Athletics pitchers struggle in their temporary hitter-friendly home ballpark
Environment|Science|Travel

Emergency fish salvage in place at reservoir on Colorado's Eastern Plains

Emergency fish salvage in place at reservoir on Colorado's Eastern Plains

June 02, 2026
Emergency fish salvage in place at reservoir on Colorado's Eastern Plains
Business|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Boy's lemonade stand helps veteran recover from surgery

Boy's lemonade stand helps veteran recover from surgery

June 02, 2026
Boy's lemonade stand helps veteran recover from surgery
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Kīlauea eruption episode 48 begins early Monday morning

Kīlauea eruption episode 48 begins early Monday morning

June 02, 2026
Kīlauea eruption episode 48 begins early Monday morning
Business|Economy|Environment|MidEast|World

Still too risky to move seafarers out of Gulf, U.N. agency boss says

Despite the current ceasefire between the United States and Iran, it remains too risky to move the thousands of sailors stuck in the Gulf

June 01, 2026
Still too risky to move seafarers out of Gulf, U.N. agency boss says
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Tesla May registrations jump in several European markets as recovery continues

New registrations of Tesla cars rose across several European markets in May, continuing a recovery in the U.S. electric vehicle maker's

June 01, 2026
Tesla May registrations jump in several European markets as recovery continues
Business|Economy|Environment|World

US crude exports hit record high in May as Iran war tightens global oil supplies

U.S. crude exports climbed to a record 5.6 million barrels per day in May as the Middle East crisis pushed up demand for the

June 01, 2026
US crude exports hit record high in May as Iran war tightens global oil supplies
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Technology|Travel|World

McDonald's unveils new corporate strategy to make stores 'easier to run'

McDonald’s is set to announce a new corporate strategy at a worldwide gathering for franchisees and suppliers in Las Vegas, the company said in a statement on

June 02, 2026
McDonald's unveils new corporate strategy to make stores 'easier to run'
Arts|Environment|Health|Travel|World

Hikers complete 75-mile Sonoran Desert walk to bear witness migrant deaths, pushing immigration policy change

Hikers complete 75-mile Sonoran Desert walk to bear witness migrant deaths, pushing immigration policy change

June 02, 2026
Hikers complete 75-mile Sonoran Desert walk to bear witness migrant deaths, pushing immigration policy change
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Travel

Moms create hiking group to get kids outdoors and build friendships

Moms create hiking group to get kids outdoors and build friendships

June 02, 2026
Moms create hiking group to get kids outdoors and build friendships
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Iran eyes limited US deal to relieve economic strain and buy time

Iran is pushing for a limited interim agreement with the United States in a bid to ease mounting economic pressure and stabilise the situation at home, while

June 01, 2026
Iran eyes limited US deal to relieve economic strain and buy time
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Climate summits are falling short of what the planet needs, EU climate chief says

The outcomes of most of the United Nations' recent COP climate summits have fallen short of the more ambitious action scientists say is needed to address climate change,

June 01, 2026
Climate summits are falling short of what the planet needs, EU climate chief says
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Travel

Family wants to 'save Florida farmers' with coffee farming

Family wants to 'save Florida farmers' with coffee farming

June 01, 2026
Family wants to 'save Florida farmers' with coffee farming
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Rare blue micromoon dances through Massachusetts sky

Rare blue micromoon dances through Massachusetts sky

June 01, 2026
Rare blue micromoon dances through Massachusetts sky
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|US|World

Judge postpones civil trial over deadly collapse of Baltimore's Key Bridge after late settlements

A federal judge has agreed to postpone a civil trial over the 2024 collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge after a flurry of last-minute settlements resolved most of the remaining claims

June 01, 2026
Judge postpones civil trial over deadly collapse of Baltimore's Key Bridge after late settlements
Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports|Technology

Tulsa marks 105 years since the Race Massacre that destroyed Black Wall Street

Tulsa marks 105 years since the Race Massacre that destroyed Black Wall Street

June 01, 2026
Tulsa marks 105 years since the Race Massacre that destroyed Black Wall Street
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

JetBlue flags higher fuel costs as Iran conflict drags on

U.S. carrier JetBlue raised its second-quarter fuel costs forecast on Monday as shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz entered a fourth month, driving up jet

June 01, 2026
JetBlue flags higher fuel costs as Iran conflict drags on
Business|Environment|Food|Lifestyle|Travel

Family transforms Helene-ravaged property into community farm

Family transforms Helene-ravaged property into community farm

June 01, 2026
Family transforms Helene-ravaged property into community farm
Economy|Education|Environment|Science

Federal flood insurance carries 2 moral hazards – which you face depends largely on how wealthy you are

Subsidized insurance makes waterfront property seem safer than it is for wealthier buyers, while many low-income homeowners face repeat disasters with no help.

June 01, 2026
Federal flood insurance carries 2 moral hazards – which you face depends largely on how wealthy you are
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

BYD snaps longest streak of sales declines

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD snapped its longest streak of declining sales in May, despite weakening domestic demand and intensifying competition continuing to weigh

June 01, 2026
BYD snaps longest streak of sales declines
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

'The hole in your heart is never going to be replaced': Family of man killed in workplace accident speaks, seeking answers

'The hole in your heart is never going to be replaced': Family of man killed in workplace accident speaks, seeking answers

June 01, 2026
'The hole in your heart is never going to be replaced': Family of man killed in workplace accident speaks, seeking answers
Economy|Education|Environment|Technology

Maps are powerful political tools shaping a nation’s past, present and future – counter maps allow everyday people to reclaim the narrative

From who gets to vote to how people travel and where taxpayer dollars are funneled, politicians and urban planners wield maps to control public imagination.

June 01, 2026
Maps are powerful political tools shaping a nation’s past, present and future – counter maps allow everyday people to reclaim the narrative
Asia|Environment|World

Rescuers search for alternative route to reach 2 missing in a flooded Laos cave

Rescue workers in Laos are searching for an alternative way into a flooded cave where two people have been trapped for nearly two weeks

June 01, 2026
Rescuers search for alternative route to reach 2 missing in a flooded Laos cave
Environment|Europe|Science|Travel|World

Venice’s growing flamingo population finds refuge in recovering wetlands

Flamingos are flocking to the Venetian Lagoon in record numbers as ecological efforts restore damaged wetlands

May 31, 2026
Venice’s growing flamingo population finds refuge in recovering wetlands
Asia|Environment|Health|Videos|World

Rescue divers react after trapped villagers free themselves from Laos cave

EXCLUSIVE: A days-long rescue mission in Laos came to an extraordinary end as four villagers crawled out of a flooded cave where they had been trapped for over a week. CNN was the only team on the ground to witness the rescue effort, as the survivors were sent off in ambulances to receive medical care.

May 31, 2026
Rescue divers react after trapped villagers free themselves from Laos cave
Asia|Crime|Environment|Health|World

Watch: First survivor is safely out of flooded cave in Laos, rescue diver says

One survivor was safely guided out of a remote cave in Laos after villagers became trapped there over a week ago. Specialist cave divers on a multinational team are racing to free them.

May 29, 2026
Watch: First survivor is safely out of flooded cave in Laos, rescue diver says
Crime|Environment|Health|Political|World

Rights groups sue over conditions at largest US immigration detention center

Civil rights groups have filed a lawsuit over alleged human rights abuses at the United States' largest immigration detention center in El Paso, Texas, where three

May 31, 2026
Rights groups sue over conditions at largest US immigration detention center
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Russia says Ukrainian drone struck Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Kyiv denies

Russia's state nuclear energy company Rosatom said on Saturday a Ukrainian drone had struck the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Europe's largest, causing no

May 30, 2026
Russia says Ukrainian drone struck Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Kyiv denies
Asia|Crime|Economy|Environment|World

Laos cave rescue ends unexpectedly after villagers free themselves

Laos cave rescue ends unexpectedly after villagers free themselves

May 30, 2026
Laos cave rescue ends unexpectedly after villagers free themselves
Environment|Science|Travel|World

Dead gray whale found in water off California coast

Dead gray whale found in water off California coast

May 30, 2026
Dead gray whale found in water off California coast
Environment|Europe|Travel|World

Austrian protesters shut vital motorway connecting Germany to Italy

Thousands of local residents shut down Austria's Brenner motorway on Saturday, a vital north-south corridor through the Alps between Germany and Italy,

May 30, 2026
Austrian protesters shut vital motorway connecting Germany to Italy
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|US

Investigators probe deadly Dallas blast as data shows natural gas leaks persist

Investigators probe deadly Dallas blast as data shows natural gas leaks persist

May 30, 2026
Investigators probe deadly Dallas blast as data shows natural gas leaks persist
Environment|Science|Technology

A violent volcanic eruption may have revealed a new weapon to tackle a potent planet-heating gas

A violent volcanic eruption may have revealed a new weapon to tackle a potent planet-heating gas

May 30, 2026
A violent volcanic eruption may have revealed a new weapon to tackle a potent planet-heating gas
Economy|Environment|Political|World

What to watch for in the US-Iran memo to end the war

What to watch for in the US-Iran memo to end the war

May 30, 2026
What to watch for in the US-Iran memo to end the war
Americas|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine keeps up assault on Russian oil sites as Kyiv expects more strikes

Ukrainian drone strikes have caused fires at Russian oil facilities, according to Russian officials

May 30, 2026
Ukraine keeps up assault on Russian oil sites as Kyiv expects more strikes
Asia|Environment|Health|Science|World

A visual guide to the Laos cave rescue

A visual guide to the Laos cave rescue

May 30, 2026
A visual guide to the Laos cave rescue
Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|World

Four more villagers freed from flooded cave in Laos

Four more villagers freed from flooded cave in Laos

May 29, 2026
Four more villagers freed from flooded cave in Laos
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Travel|World

Rescuers free 4 men who had been trapped in a flooded Laos cave, search for 2 still missing

Rescue workers in Laos have safely evacuated four villagers trapped in a flooded cave for 10 days

May 30, 2026
Rescuers free 4 men who had been trapped in a flooded Laos cave, search for 2 still missing
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Rescuers pull four from flooded cave in Laos, two still missing

Rescuers pulled four people from a flooded cave in Laos on Saturday, Thai volunteer rescuers said, hours after another man was brought out late on Friday.

May 30, 2026
Rescuers pull four from flooded cave in Laos, two still missing
Environment|Health|Sports|Travel|World

3 climbers who fell near treacherous pass on Alaska’s Mount McKinley are dead; 1 rescued

A Latvian mountaineering group says three climbers on Alaska’s Mount McKinley who fell near a treacherous pass on North America’s tallest peak have died

May 30, 2026
3 climbers who fell near treacherous pass on Alaska’s Mount McKinley are dead; 1 rescued
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment

How a chemical tank disaster struck at the heart of a Washington state mill town

A chemical tank failure at a paper mill in Washington state this past week has struck at the heart of a historic mill town

May 30, 2026
How a chemical tank disaster struck at the heart of a Washington state mill town
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

As Ebola scourges Congo, experts warn of link to eating wild animals

For many in Congo and elsewhere in Central and West Africa, there is no shame in craving wild meat, a key part of the culture

May 30, 2026
As Ebola scourges Congo, experts warn of link to eating wild animals
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

California air regulators update a key climate program, sparking pushback from environmentalists

California air regulators have updated a key climate program Friday

May 30, 2026
California air regulators update a key climate program, sparking pushback from environmentalists
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US general meets Cuban military officials at edge of Guantanamo Bay

The top U.S. general overseeing forces in Latin America held a rare meeting on Friday with senior Cuban military officials at the perimeter of U.S.

May 30, 2026
US general meets Cuban military officials at edge of Guantanamo Bay
Arts|Business|Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|World

A trivia champ, 2 brothers and a helpful grandfather were among victims of Washington tank collapse

Crews have recovered another victim from a massive chemical tank rupture at a paper mill in Washington state

May 30, 2026
A trivia champ, 2 brothers and a helpful grandfather were among victims of Washington tank collapse
Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel|US

An eclectic, off-grid Hawaii haven, 3 dead men and a suspect caught on surveillance video

Residents of Hawaii's remote and eclectic Puna district are grappling with the shocking killings of three men who were drawn to the area for its off-grid and laid-back lifestyle

May 30, 2026
An eclectic, off-grid Hawaii haven, 3 dead men and a suspect caught on surveillance video
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science

Flesh-eating screwworm found within 31 miles of US border, says USDA

A devastating parasitic fly that eats warm-blooded animals alive and could cause millions of dollars in economic damage to the U.S. economy has been

May 30, 2026
Flesh-eating screwworm found within 31 miles of US border, says USDA
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

To travel far on cloudy days, pigeons listen to their gut

To travel far on cloudy days, pigeons listen to their gut

May 29, 2026
To travel far on cloudy days, pigeons listen to their gut
Environment|Health|Science|US|World

California warns of wild mushroom poisoning outbreak after 50 cases and four deaths

California warns of wild mushroom poisoning outbreak after 50 cases and four deaths

May 30, 2026
California warns of wild mushroom poisoning outbreak after 50 cases and four deaths
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Blue Origin investigates rocket explosion as public is warned about possible wreckage washing ashore

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin is assessing damage to its Florida launch pad after a rocket exploded during a test firing

May 29, 2026
Blue Origin investigates rocket explosion as public is warned about possible wreckage washing ashore
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

SEC moves to repeal rule that requires companies to report greenhouse gas emissions and climate risk

In the latest action to undo Biden-era regulations on climate change, the Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed repealing a rule that requires some public companies to report their greenhouse gas emissions and the risks they face from global warming

May 30, 2026
SEC moves to repeal rule that requires companies to report greenhouse gas emissions and climate risk
Economy|Environment|Health|Science

US adult cigarette smoking rate hits another all-time low

The cigarette smoking rate among U.S. adults dropped to another all-time low last year

May 30, 2026
US adult cigarette smoking rate hits another all-time low
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

IMF, World Bank, others warn Middle East war is straining energy supplies

The heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, World Bank and World Trade Organization warned on Friday that the war in the Middle East was straining

May 30, 2026
IMF, World Bank, others warn Middle East war is straining energy supplies
Asia|Environment|Travel|World

Rescuers evacuate the first of 5 villagers found trapped in a cave in Laos; 2 still missing

Rescue divers in Laos have safely evacuated the first of five villagers trapped in a cave for over a week due to floodwaters

May 29, 2026
Rescuers evacuate the first of 5 villagers found trapped in a cave in Laos; 2 still missing
Business|Environment|Health|World

Rescuers pull first trapped person from flooded Laos cave

A team of specialist divers said they pulled one man from a flooded cave in central Laos on Friday, as four more people remained trapped with two others still missing.

May 29, 2026
Rescuers pull first trapped person from flooded Laos cave
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Oil falls on hopes for US-Iran ceasefire agreement

Oil futures fell more than 2% on Friday, closing out their steepest weekly decline since early April as traders awaited word that the U.S., Israel and Iran

May 29, 2026
Oil falls on hopes for US-Iran ceasefire agreement
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Lifestyle|US|World

Tomatoes become latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze

Prices for tomatoes are up 40% over the past year, the biggest increase tracked among products in the Consumer Price Index

May 29, 2026
Tomatoes become latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

GM-LG battery company delays return of laid-off workers to Ohio plant

A battery plant partly owned by General Motors is delaying the return of hundreds of workers in northeast Ohio amid continued weak demand for electric cars.

May 29, 2026
GM-LG battery company delays return of laid-off workers to Ohio plant
Arts|Election|Environment|Political|US|World

In California redistricting, pro-MAGA town likely to get a gay, liberal congressman

Huntington Beach, the right-leaning California city that banned the Pride flag from City Hall and elected a city council of MAGA

May 29, 2026
In California redistricting, pro-MAGA town likely to get a gay, liberal congressman
Economy|Environment|Europe|Health|Science|World

Record-breaking heat and dry spring leave parts of England without water

Thousands of households in southeast England were left without water or facing low pressure during a record-breaking heatwave

May 29, 2026
Record-breaking heat and dry spring leave parts of England without water
Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political

Colorado voted to end forced prison labor in 2018 – so why are incarcerated people in the state still working for less than $2 an hour?

Many jails and prisons are dependent on incarcerated labor to keep costs low.

May 29, 2026
Colorado voted to end forced prison labor in 2018 – so why are incarcerated people in the state still working for less than $2 an hour?
Americas|Education|Environment|Science|World

Inca child mummy returned to indigenous community in Argentina

The mummy of a child from the Inca period, discovered frozen in 1905 on a mountain in northwestern Argentina, has been returned to an indigenous

May 29, 2026
Inca child mummy returned to indigenous community in Argentina
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Vietnam's To Lam warns of three global crises, sets out solutions

The world is beset with multiple risks and uncertainty that countries must confront squarely, To

May 29, 2026
Vietnam's To Lam warns of three global crises, sets out solutions
Arts|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|MidEast|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|US|World

When ICE ramped up enforcement, US-born workers didn’t see any economic gains

Contrary to the belief that an immigration crackdown would lead to more jobs for US-born workers, ICE enforcement hasn’t produced economic gains for Americans.

May 29, 2026
When ICE ramped up enforcement, US-born workers didn’t see any economic gains
Business|Crime|Environment|Health|World

‘One of a kind’ grandfather dies in Washington chemical tank rupture

Search crews are expected to navigate treacherous circumstances as they continue efforts to recover nine people, who are presumed dead, a day after a deadly chemical tank rupture at a paper plant in Washington state killed at least two people and injured others.

May 28, 2026
‘One of a kind’ grandfather dies in Washington chemical tank rupture
Business|Economy|Education|Environment

A rare bipartisan housing victory faces a bigger problem – Americans still can’t afford housing

If signed into law, the legislation would be the first major housing bill to pass in decades.

May 29, 2026
A rare bipartisan housing victory faces a bigger problem – Americans still can’t afford housing
Environment|Europe|US|World

Chicago mayor sees Pope Leo XIV as key ally on social justice, migration after Vatican meeting

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has cast Pope Leo XIV as a global ally on social justice, migration and reparations after meeting the Chicago-born pontiff at the Vatican

May 29, 2026
Chicago mayor sees Pope Leo XIV as key ally on social justice, migration after Vatican meeting
Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Iran’s nuclear stockpile — a key part of negotiations to end the war and a focus of Trump’s — explained

Iran’s nuclear stockpile — a key part of negotiations to end the war and a focus of Trump’s — explained

May 29, 2026
Iran’s nuclear stockpile — a key part of negotiations to end the war and a focus of Trump’s — explained
Australia|Environment|Political|Sports|World

Olympics-Arrests made as police clear protest camp at 2032 stadium site

Police in Brisbane made five arrests on Friday as they cleared a protest camp from the city park where the main stadium for the 2032 Olympics will be built. 

May 29, 2026
Olympics-Arrests made as police clear protest camp at 2032 stadium site
Australia|Economy|Election|Environment|Political|World

Australia's embattled Liberals tap former PM Abbott as party president, reinforcing rightward shift

Australia's struggling opposition Liberal Party installed former Prime Minister Tony Abbott, a pugnacious social conservative and campaigner against

May 29, 2026
Australia's embattled Liberals tap former PM Abbott as party president, reinforcing rightward shift
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

Lucid to recall over 2,000 vehicles in US due to drive power issues

Electric vehicle maker Lucid is recalling 2,039 vehicles in the U.S. due to a loss of drive power that increases the risk of a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety

May 29, 2026
Lucid to recall over 2,000 vehicles in US due to drive power issues
Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

BHP electrical workers to vote on strike at key Australian iron ore export hub

Hundreds of BHP electrical workers at Port Hedland in Western Australia will vote on a potential strike action, a union said on Friday,

May 29, 2026
BHP electrical workers to vote on strike at key Australian iron ore export hub
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Blue Origin rocket explodes on the launch pad during an engine-firing test

A rocket belonging to Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin has exploded during a test at the launch pad

May 29, 2026
Blue Origin rocket explodes on the launch pad during an engine-firing test
Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

Electrical workers threaten strike at BHP iron ore port by end of June

Electrical workers at BHP's Port Hedland bulk export port in Western Australia may take strike action by end of the financial year on June 30, a union group said on Friday.

May 29, 2026
Electrical workers threaten strike at BHP iron ore port by end of June
Crime|Economy|Environment|World

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

May 29, 2026
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

A U.S.

May 29, 2026
District court denies California parks department bid to stop Sable Offshore pipeline
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

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

May 29, 2026
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

May 29, 2026
Trump's room to maneuver narrows as US, Iran close in on framework deal
Business|Environment|Health|Travel|World

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?

May 28, 2026
They were trapped looking for gold in a flooded cave. How were they found and will they be rescued?
Education|Environment|Science|Travel|World

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

May 29, 2026
What to know about Manhattanhenge, NYC's sunset spectacle
Business|Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|World

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

May 29, 2026
Explosion and fire at a Dallas apartment building kills at least 3 people, including a child
Business|Crime|Environment|World

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

May 29, 2026
Crews recover the remains of 6 of the 9 workers missing after Washington chemical tank rupture
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US Federal Trade Commission probes rising fertilizer prices

The U.S.

May 29, 2026
US Federal Trade Commission probes rising fertilizer prices
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health

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.

May 28, 2026
Chemical tank fatally implodes at a paper and packaging plant in Washington state
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology|World

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

May 28, 2026
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

May 29, 2026
Conditions of 4 climbers who fell on Mount McKinley unknown as rescuers try to reach them
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|World

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

May 29, 2026
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

May 28, 2026
Cheniere signs $4.69 billion deal with Bechtel to expand LNG export capacity
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

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

May 29, 2026
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

May 29, 2026
'Hit so hard': Storm damage in Henderson County stirs memories of Helene, official says
Business|Environment|World

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

May 29, 2026
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.

May 29, 2026
Trump administration pledges $100M in aid for Cuba, but only if Catholic or other faith-based groups distribute it
Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

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

May 29, 2026
Newly declassified FBI documents detail UFO sighting by officers — and one of them filmed it
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|US

Video shows deer breaking into Minnesota Montessori school

Video shows deer breaking into Minnesota Montessori school

May 29, 2026
Video shows deer breaking into Minnesota Montessori school
Business|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

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

May 29, 2026
San Joaquin County warns of invasive pest threat to Northern California wine industry
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political

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

May 29, 2026
Camp Mystic health officer may practice nursing again under limited Texas license, board says
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle

Kansas farmers face tough wheat season amid drought, rising costs

Kansas farmers face tough wheat season amid drought, rising costs

May 29, 2026
Kansas farmers face tough wheat season amid drought, rising costs
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

America’s pile of emergency oil is shrinking fast

America’s pile of emergency oil is shrinking fast

May 28, 2026
America’s pile of emergency oil is shrinking fast
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle

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

May 29, 2026
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

May 28, 2026
EU says jet fuel market to get tighter if Hormuz situation does not improve
Environment|Science|Technology|World

A rare blue micromoon rises this weekend

Get set for a rare blue micromoon this weekend

May 28, 2026
A rare blue micromoon rises this weekend
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What to do if a bat gets in your 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.

May 28, 2026
What to do if a bat gets in your house: Here’s how to remove it safely
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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

May 28, 2026
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

May 28, 2026
Baton Rouge to Melbourne: Iran war and rising prices upend jet fuel trade
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science|Technology|World

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.

May 28, 2026
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’

May 28, 2026
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

May 28, 2026
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

The U.S.

May 28, 2026
Federal regulator pauses review of Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern's $85 billion merger
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

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

May 28, 2026
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

May 28, 2026
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

May 28, 2026
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

May 28, 2026
'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

May 28, 2026
Pennsylvania moms can get free support from other moms through text message service
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Protesters confront Box Elder County commissioners who approved Stratos Project data center

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

May 28, 2026
Protesters confront Box Elder County commissioners who approved Stratos Project data center
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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

May 28, 2026
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

May 29, 2026
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

May 29, 2026
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

May 29, 2026
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

May 29, 2026
Dealership’s viral bird tenants have officially moved out
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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

May 29, 2026
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

May 28, 2026
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

May 28, 2026
Chevron files request to acquire offshore Greek block, energy ministry says
Environment|World

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

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

May 27, 2026
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

May 28, 2026
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

May 27, 2026
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

May 28, 2026
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

May 28, 2026
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

May 28, 2026
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

May 28, 2026
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

May 28, 2026
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.

May 28, 2026
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

May 28, 2026
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

May 28, 2026
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

May 27, 2026
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

May 28, 2026
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

May 28, 2026
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

May 28, 2026
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

May 28, 2026
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

May 27, 2026
9 missing after Washington paper mill tank rupture and officials say there's no hope of survivors
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Political|Science|US|World

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

May 28, 2026
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

May 27, 2026
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

May 28, 2026
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

May 28, 2026
Scientists newly identify species of tiny, blue octopus that fits in the palm of your hand
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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.

May 26, 2026
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.”

May 27, 2026
The Latest: Trump convened his Cabinet as talks to end Iran war remain in flux
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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

May 27, 2026
Oil settles 5% lower as investors await updates on US-Iran peace deal talks
Arts|Crime|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

How Arizona finds the home of human remains

How Arizona finds the home of human remains

May 28, 2026
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

May 28, 2026
California man accused of stealing 1,000 gallons of diesel in series of fuel thefts
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DoorDash driver caught on camera stealing tips from server working a Memorial Day double shift

DoorDash driver caught on camera stealing tips from server working a Memorial Day double shift

May 28, 2026
DoorDash driver caught on camera stealing tips from server working a Memorial Day double shift
Crime|Environment|Health

1 dead, 3 others injured after SUV veers off road and crashes into river, CHP says

1 dead, 3 others injured after SUV veers off road and crashes into river, CHP says

May 28, 2026
1 dead, 3 others injured after SUV veers off road and crashes into river, CHP says
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Peru presidential candidates' mining plans cast doubt on investment, industry leader says

The president of Peru's National Society of Mining, Petroleum and Energy (SNMPE) on Tuesday warned that opposing mining policies from the two presidential

May 27, 2026
Peru presidential candidates' mining plans cast doubt on investment, industry leader says
Asia|Environment|World

Rescue teams find five trapped in Laos cave, search for two more continues

Five people who had been trapped inside a cave in Laos for about a week were found alive on Wednesday, as dozens of

May 27, 2026
Rescue teams find five trapped in Laos cave, search for two more continues
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Trump's domestic shipping waiver has not cut gasoline prices by much, data shows

President Donald Trump’s waivers allowing foreign-flagged ships to move oil and fuel between U.S. ports have had little impact on

May 27, 2026
Trump's domestic shipping waiver has not cut gasoline prices by much, data shows
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Boeing increasing 737 production after consulting FAA

Boeing is increasing 737 production to 47 jets a month, up from 42, after consulting with the Federal Aviation Administration, Boeing CEO Kelly

May 27, 2026
Boeing increasing 737 production after consulting FAA
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Royal Caribbean scraps Mexico water park after environmental backlash

Cruise company ​Royal Caribbean has abandoned its plan to build a large water park on Mexico's southern Caribbean coast after authorities denied environmental permits

May 27, 2026
Royal Caribbean scraps Mexico water park after environmental backlash
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Former Canadian minister to quit seat over environmental concerns, shrinking Carney's government

Former Canadian cabinet minister Steven Guilbeault said on Wednesday he plans to step down from his seat in parliament, citing his desire to fight for environmental

May 27, 2026
Former Canadian minister to quit seat over environmental concerns, shrinking Carney's government
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Community honors Nicole Amor, Minnesota soldier killed in Kuwait, with memorial stone

Community honors Nicole Amor, Minnesota soldier killed in Kuwait, with memorial stone

May 27, 2026
Community honors Nicole Amor, Minnesota soldier killed in Kuwait, with memorial stone
Economy|Environment|World

Puerto Rico governor announces emergency to fight worsening coastal erosion

Puerto Rico’s governor has announced a state of emergency following critical coastal erosion along the U.S. territory’s north coast

May 27, 2026
Puerto Rico governor announces emergency to fight worsening coastal erosion
Environment|Health|Science|World

WHO urges ceasefire in Congo to contain Ebola as cases surge

(Corrects paragraph 5 to state that North and South Kivu provinces are partially controlled by M23 rebels, not that North Kivu is held by M23 and South Kivu is controlled by the Alliance Fleuve Congo;

May 27, 2026
WHO urges ceasefire in Congo to contain Ebola as cases surge
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Canada turns from US to Europe as Iran war propels aluminium higher

Canada is pushing more of its aluminium towards Europe to make the most of higher premiums on offer, after its neighbour the United States

May 27, 2026
Canada turns from US to Europe as Iran war propels aluminium higher
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Stocks eke out record closing highs, oil slides as markets eye US-Iran peace progress

Wall Street stocks showed little conviction on Wednesday, inching to all-time closing highs, while crude oil prices retreated as investors assessed

May 27, 2026
Stocks eke out record closing highs, oil slides as markets eye US-Iran peace progress
Business|Economy|Environment|World

COSCO products tanker leaving Strait of Hormuz, oil traffic still limited

An oil products tanker operated by Chinese shipping group COSCO was in the process of crossing through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, after two crude

May 27, 2026
COSCO products tanker leaving Strait of Hormuz, oil traffic still limited
Business|Economy|Environment|US

Exxon wins shareholder backing for legal move to Texas

Exxon Mobil shareholders on Wednesday approved the company's plan to redomicile in Texas, marking a win for the top U.S. oil producer after

May 27, 2026
Exxon wins shareholder backing for legal move to Texas
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

A warmer world creates bigger and more damaging hailstones, study says

A new study says the size and damage from hailstones will increase in a warming world

May 27, 2026
A warmer world creates bigger and more damaging hailstones, study says
Business|Environment|Sports|Travel|World

Climbers meet in Nepal to discuss the challenges of scaling Mount Everest

Climbers and officials have met in Kathmandu to discuss the risks of scaling Mount Everest

May 27, 2026
Climbers meet in Nepal to discuss the challenges of scaling Mount Everest
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Political|World

Bolivia clears path to send troops onto streets to calm protests

Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz on Wednesday took steps toward potentially declaring a state of emergency as anti-government protests have escalated in the early months of

May 27, 2026
Bolivia clears path to send troops onto streets to calm protests
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science|Technology|World

Defence-driven demand powers surge in US listings by mining firms

There has been a surge in mining companies seeking U.S. listings this year, but even more striking is the change in language as firms explicitly target

May 27, 2026
Defence-driven demand powers surge in US listings by mining firms
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Nuclear firm Newcleo to list on Nasdaq in a deal valuing it at $2.4 billion

Nuclear energy company Newcleo has entered an agreement to list on the Nasdaq stock exchange through a merger with NewHold Investment Corp III, the firm

May 27, 2026
Nuclear firm Newcleo to list on Nasdaq in a deal valuing it at $2.4 billion
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance

Chevron shareholders reject proposal for independent board chair

Chevron shareholders rejected a proposal that would have required an independent board chair separate from the CEO role, according to preliminary voting

May 27, 2026
Chevron shareholders reject proposal for independent board chair
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

AI is replacing humans in responding to some surveys – but simulated opinions are not the same as public opinion

AI models can simulate the answers thousands of people would provide to a survey, but the results aren’t a reliable measure of what real people would actually say.

May 27, 2026
AI is replacing humans in responding to some surveys – but simulated opinions are not the same as public opinion
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Blackout risks are rising – why neighboring power grids can’t just send extra electricity where it’s needed

Western states are figuring out how to make electricity-sharing work, but it isn’t easy. Texas learned that the hard way.

May 27, 2026
Blackout risks are rising – why neighboring power grids can’t just send extra electricity where it’s needed
Education|Environment|Sports|Travel

Record-breaking 71-pound blue catfish caught in West Virginia

Record-breaking 71-pound blue catfish caught in West Virginia

May 27, 2026
Record-breaking 71-pound blue catfish caught in West Virginia
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Battery maker ProLogium to list on Nasdaq in $3.8 billion SPAC deal

Taiwanese battery maker ProLogium Technology will go public in New York through a merger with blank-check vehicle Translational Development Acquisition Corp in a $3.8 billion deal,

May 27, 2026
Battery maker ProLogium to list on Nasdaq in $3.8 billion SPAC deal
Environment|Science|Travel|World

In the lowest place on Earth, a sea is rapidly dying — and no one can agree how to save it

In the lowest place on Earth, a sea is rapidly dying — and no one can agree how to save it

May 27, 2026
In the lowest place on Earth, a sea is rapidly dying — and no one can agree how to save it
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

‘Exploding oil.’ What the heck is Trump talking about?

‘Exploding oil.’ What the heck is Trump talking about?

May 27, 2026
‘Exploding oil.’ What the heck is Trump talking about?
Environment|Health|Science|Travel|World

Hantavirus cases from cruise outbreak rise to 13 following new case in Spain, WHO says

The number of cases of Hantavirus linked to a cruise ship at the centre of an outbreak has increased to 13, the head of the World Health Organization

May 27, 2026
Hantavirus cases from cruise outbreak rise to 13 following new case in Spain, WHO says
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Fed's Logan: world may need to cut use of oil and natural gas 

The world may need to find a way to get by on less oil and gas if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed much longer due to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, Dallas Federal Reserve

May 27, 2026
Fed's Logan: world may need to cut use of oil and natural gas 
Business|Economy|Environment|World

China allows fresh urea exports amid Iran war-fuelled fertiliser crisis, sources say

China has issued export quotas for urea fertiliser, sources with direct knowledge of the matter said, a move that could help ease soaring global prices for one of the world's most

May 27, 2026
China allows fresh urea exports amid Iran war-fuelled fertiliser crisis, sources say
Africa|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science|World

In Congo displacement camp, fighting Ebola with sand, oatmeal and one thermometer but no water

There is one handwashing station and one infrared thermometer to fight the Ebola epidemic in this camp for 10,000 displaced people in Bunia, a city at the heart of the outbreak in eastern Congo

May 27, 2026
In Congo displacement camp, fighting Ebola with sand, oatmeal and one thermometer but no water
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

SpaceX's Starship test strengthens IPO case, though hurdles remain

SpaceX's upgraded Starship launch on Friday delivered enough progress to keep the momentum intact behind Elon Musk's $1.75 trillion IPO, while

May 27, 2026
SpaceX's Starship test strengthens IPO case, though hurdles remain
Asia|Environment|World

Cave divers race to free 7 trapped underground in Laos as conditions worsen. What to know

Cave divers race to free 7 trapped underground in Laos as conditions worsen. What to know

May 26, 2026
Cave divers race to free 7 trapped underground in Laos as conditions worsen. What to know
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|World

Chemical tank rupture in Washington state causes one death, multiple injuries

A chemical tank imploded and ruptured at a Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility in the U.S. state of Washington on Tuesday, resulting in one death and nine injuries, while nine others

May 27, 2026
Chemical tank rupture in Washington state causes one death, multiple injuries
Business|Crime|Environment|Health

Chemical tank implosion in Washington state kills 1 and leaves 9 missing

Authorities have confirmed that one person died and 9 others remain unaccounted for after a chemical tank imploded at a pulp and paper mill in Washington state

May 26, 2026
Chemical tank implosion in Washington state kills 1 and leaves 9 missing
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Southern California officials lift all evacuation orders for residents near damaged chemical tank

Officials have lifted evacuation orders for final 16,000 residents near a damaged chemical tank in California

May 26, 2026
Southern California officials lift all evacuation orders for residents near damaged chemical tank
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets

BlackRock sees merit in large scale mining M&A

BlackRock would back consolidation among large miners because it would open the sector to generalist investors at a scale that would make it

May 27, 2026
BlackRock sees merit in large scale mining M&A
Environment|Science|Travel|World

Russia's Putin gifts four Amur tigers to Kazakhstan ahead of visit

Russia has handed Kazakhstan four Amur tigers, two of them cubs, to help the country restore its numbers of the animals, President Vladimir Putin said in an

May 27, 2026
Russia's Putin gifts four Amur tigers to Kazakhstan ahead of visit
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Evacuation orders lifted in California chemical tank emergency after worst-case explosion risk eliminated

Evacuation orders lifted in California chemical tank emergency after worst-case explosion risk eliminated

May 24, 2026
Evacuation orders lifted in California chemical tank emergency after worst-case explosion risk eliminated
Business|Environment|Europe|Finance|World

BP ousts Chair Albert Manifold citing governance and conduct issues

BP's board on Tuesday ousted Chair Albert Manifold and expressed serious concerns about his governance standards, oversight and conduct in the latest leadership

May 26, 2026
BP ousts Chair Albert Manifold citing governance and conduct issues
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Canada and Germany make liquefied natural gas deal as Carney looks to diversify from US

A person familiar with the matter says Canada has reached a deal to export liquefied natural gas to Germany from a planned Pacific Coast terminal

May 27, 2026
Canada and Germany make liquefied natural gas deal as Carney looks to diversify from US
Business|Economy|Environment|Health

Correction: Southern California-Chemical Tan story

In a story published May

May 25, 2026
Correction: Southern California-Chemical Tan story
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The Trump administration is working on a deal to give weapons-grade plutonium to energy companies

The Trump administration is working on a deal to give weapons-grade plutonium to energy companies

May 27, 2026
The Trump administration is working on a deal to give weapons-grade plutonium to energy companies
Environment|Europe|Health|World

Exceptionally early heat wave shatters records and brings deaths in Europe

A spring heat wave is scorching parts of Western Europe, breaking temperature records and triggering government warnings

May 26, 2026
Exceptionally early heat wave shatters records and brings deaths in Europe
Business|Economy|Environment|World

US and Thailand speed LNG talks as war hits Qatar exports, sources say

The U.S. and Thailand are in talks on new long-term supply of U.S.-produced liquefied natural gas, two sources said on Tuesday, negotiations that have

May 27, 2026
US and Thailand speed LNG talks as war hits Qatar exports, sources say
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

NTSB wants FAA to revise runway safety assessments during heavy rainfall

The U.S.

May 27, 2026
NTSB wants FAA to revise runway safety assessments during heavy rainfall
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Tanker reports external explosion off Oman coast, crew safe, UKMTO says

United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said on Tuesday that a tanker had reported an external explosion on the vessel's port side, close to the waterline, 60 nautical

May 26, 2026
Tanker reports external explosion off Oman coast, crew safe, UKMTO says
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Iran says new US strikes violate ceasefire

Iran said on Tuesday the United States had violated a ceasefire by striking targets near the contested Strait of Hormuz, potentially complicating efforts to bring the war to a close

May 26, 2026
Iran says new US strikes violate ceasefire
Arts|Environment|Europe|Sports|World

Sabalenka's necklaces sparkle in the sun during French Open win. Gauff, Osaka, Sinner advance

Aryna Sabalenka’s diamonds sparkled in the sunshine when she won her first-round match at the heat-soaked French Open

May 26, 2026
Sabalenka's necklaces sparkle in the sun during French Open win. Gauff, Osaka, Sinner advance
Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

Changes to Yosemite's reservation system lead to 'chaos' in park over holiday weekend

Changes to Yosemite's reservation system lead to 'chaos' in park over holiday weekend

May 27, 2026
Changes to Yosemite's reservation system lead to 'chaos' in park over holiday weekend
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Rat sightings inspire woman to develop community tracking map

Rat sightings inspire woman to develop community tracking map

May 27, 2026
Rat sightings inspire woman to develop community tracking map
Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World

Iran condemns US strikes as a show of 'bad faith' and begins restoring internet after long shutdown

Iran has denounced the most recent U.S. strikes as a sign of bad faith as negotiations press on toward a possible deal to end the war

May 26, 2026
Iran condemns US strikes as a show of 'bad faith' and begins restoring internet after long shutdown
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Dollar climbs as US strikes on Iran dent ceasefire optimism

The dollar edged higher against major currencies including the euro and yen on Tuesday, after renewed U.S. strikes on Iran dented optimism for a near-term

May 26, 2026
Dollar climbs as US strikes on Iran dent ceasefire optimism
Environment|World

Solemn 75-mile walk honors migrants who died crossing the Sonoran Desert into the US

Solemn 75-mile walk honors migrants who died crossing the Sonoran Desert into the US

May 27, 2026
Solemn 75-mile walk honors migrants who died crossing the Sonoran Desert into the US
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

US-Iran talks are heating up again. But the danger isn’t over for gas prices

US-Iran talks are heating up again. But the danger isn’t over for gas prices

May 26, 2026
US-Iran talks are heating up again. But the danger isn’t over for gas prices
Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

US picks potential partners for using Cold War-era plutonium as fuel

The U.S. said on Tuesday it had chosen five companies, including Oklo, to enter advanced talks over potentially using its Cold War-era plutonium as a

May 26, 2026
US picks potential partners for using Cold War-era plutonium as fuel
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|US

'I have to for my daughter': Grieving mom watches lifeguards return to South Haven

'I have to for my daughter': Grieving mom watches lifeguards return to South Haven

May 26, 2026
'I have to for my daughter': Grieving mom watches lifeguards return to South Haven
Environment|Political|Science|World

Remnants of Assad's chemical weapons program recovered, Syrian official says

Syria's transitional leadership has located remnants of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's clandestine chemical weapons program, including raw

May 26, 2026
Remnants of Assad's chemical weapons program recovered, Syrian official says
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Oil giant BP ousts new chairman over 'conduct' and shares slide

BP has ousted its chairman over what it called serious concerns related to “important governance standards, oversight and conduct.”

May 26, 2026
Oil giant BP ousts new chairman over 'conduct' and shares slide
Business|Economy|Environment

Christmas tree farm fights back after pipeline company cuts down hundreds of trees, owner refuses NDA

Christmas tree farm fights back after pipeline company cuts down hundreds of trees, owner refuses NDA

May 26, 2026
Christmas tree farm fights back after pipeline company cuts down hundreds of trees, owner refuses NDA
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Energy shock persistence to decide ECB's next move, Sleijpen says

The persistence of energy price shocks will be a key factor guiding the European Central Bank's next policy decision, Dutch central bank chief

May 26, 2026
Energy shock persistence to decide ECB's next move, Sleijpen says
Business|Environment|Health|World

Hidden tunnels, fake doors: China probes mining tragedy that killed 82

Unmarked tunnels, missing trackers and fake doors have been uncovered during an initial probe into the deadliest mining tragedy in China in over

May 26, 2026
Hidden tunnels, fake doors: China probes mining tragedy that killed 82
Business|Economy|Environment|World

BP ousts Chair Manifold over governance and conduct issues

BP has removed Chairman Albert Manifold with immediate effect, it said on Tuesday, citing governance standards, oversight and conduct issues just months after he was appointed to

May 26, 2026
BP ousts Chair Manifold over governance and conduct issues
Environment|Health|Sports|World

Casper Ruud says sweltering conditions made him feel like a ‘zombie’ as he reaches French Open 2nd round

Casper Ruud says sweltering conditions made him feel like a ‘zombie’ as he reaches French Open 2nd round

May 26, 2026
Casper Ruud says sweltering conditions made him feel like a ‘zombie’ as he reaches French Open 2nd round
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|World

Supreme Court rejects Florida's bid to sue Western states over truck licenses for immigrants

The Supreme Court has rejected Florida’s long shot attempt to sue California and Washington over the issuance of commercial driver licenses to truckers who don’t speak English and are not authorized to be in the United States

May 26, 2026
Supreme Court rejects Florida's bid to sue Western states over truck licenses for immigrants
Environment|Health|Science|World

‘Mind-bogglingly crazy’: Europe’s deadly, early heatwave is smashing records

‘Mind-bogglingly crazy’: Europe’s deadly, early heatwave is smashing records

May 26, 2026
‘Mind-bogglingly crazy’: Europe’s deadly, early heatwave is smashing records
Business|Environment|World

BP ousts chairman over ‘serious concerns’ about his conduct

BP ousts chairman over ‘serious concerns’ about his conduct

May 26, 2026
BP ousts chairman over ‘serious concerns’ about his conduct
Economy|Education|Environment|Science

California’s salmon fishery is reopening after a population crash led to a 3-year closure, but that doesn’t mean all is well

Salmon have faced a boom-bust cycle for years. Making their recovery last longer will require some big changes, including how hatcheries produce fish.

May 26, 2026
California’s salmon fishery is reopening after a population crash led to a 3-year closure, but that doesn’t mean all is well
Africa|Crime|Environment|World

Argentina seizes 700 trafficked marine animals shipped from Kenya

Argentine authorities have seized more than 700 marine animals trafficked from Kenya in a major wildlife trafficking bust at Buenos Aires’ Ezeiza International Airport

May 26, 2026
Argentina seizes 700 trafficked marine animals shipped from Kenya
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

The US is seeing stronger storms, so why are droughts getting worse?

Even though annual precipitation is rising nationally, the landscape is drying out more rapidly. That’s changing the water cycle.

May 26, 2026
The US is seeing stronger storms, so why are droughts getting worse?
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political

From the San Luis Valley to Vail, Latino labor powers every sector of Colorado’s economy

Latinos were the first Coloradans, and yet they are portrayed by the administration as intruders in an era of immigration enforcement.

May 26, 2026
From the San Luis Valley to Vail, Latino labor powers every sector of Colorado’s economy
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

How natural selection helps design antennas, cancer treatments and adhesives

When people harness the logic of natural selection, they can often find efficient and effective ways to solve complex problems.

May 26, 2026
How natural selection helps design antennas, cancer treatments and adhesives
Business|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Should AIs be required to report a human user contemplating violence?

Human therapists have a legal duty to warn authorities and potential targets when patients say they plan to harm someone. The same can – in theory – be required of AI chatbots .

May 26, 2026
Should AIs be required to report a human user contemplating violence?
Crime|Environment|World

Sheep theft ruins Eid festivities for Palestinian shepherd

Palestinian shepherd Sameeha Rasheed was planning for the sacred ritual of sacrificing her family's sheep for the Eid al-Adha holiday, one

May 26, 2026
Sheep theft ruins Eid festivities for Palestinian shepherd
Economy|Environment|Science

Releasing cool water protects fish in the Grand Canyon. That comes at cost to hydropower

Federal officials are considering cool water releases for the third consecutive year at Glen Canyon Dam in Northern Arizona this summer to safeguard the humpback chub, a federally protected fish

May 26, 2026
Releasing cool water protects fish in the Grand Canyon. That comes at cost to hydropower
Arts|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Shutting down federal bee labs threatens bees, beekeepers and the US food system

When honey bees get sick, their beekeepers turn to the nation’s premier bee research and disease diagnosis lab for help. That crucial resource is now disappearing.

May 26, 2026
Shutting down federal bee labs threatens bees, beekeepers and the US food system
Environment|Health|World

Seven die in France from causes relating to heat wave

Seven people have died in France directly or indirectly due to a heat wave, Junior Energy Minister Maud Bregeon said on Tuesday, which has become the hottest day in May

May 26, 2026
Seven die in France from causes relating to heat wave
Economy|Environment|Health|Travel|World

Search continues for 7 villagers trapped in a flooded cave in Laos

A search operation for seven villagers trapped inside a flooded cave in central Laos has entered its seventh day as rescuers encounter difficult terrain and weather in their bid to reach the group

May 26, 2026
Search continues for 7 villagers trapped in a flooded cave in Laos
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Australia's Element 25 reviews US project as it looks to renegotiate GM, Stellantis contracts

Manganese producer Element 25 said on Tuesday it is reviewing its project execution plan for the production of high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate (HPMSM) in Louisiana, U.S.,

May 26, 2026
Australia's Element 25 reviews US project as it looks to renegotiate GM, Stellantis contracts
Asia|Environment|World

'Not far away': rescue team confident of reaching 7 trapped for days in Laos cave

A rescue team racing to save seven people trapped for days in a cave in Laos is getting closer to reaching them, the head of the operation said, after breaking through 15 m (16

May 26, 2026
'Not far away': rescue team confident of reaching 7 trapped for days in Laos cave
Australia|Environment|Sports|World

Olympics-Brisbane stadium protesters defy eviction threats as construction looms

A coalition of environmentalists and Indigenous Australian activists camping in the city park where the main stadium for the 2032 Olympics will be built is

May 26, 2026
Olympics-Brisbane stadium protesters defy eviction threats as construction looms
Economy|Environment|Science|Travel|World

A year after glacier collapse, Blatten residents rebuild lives in Swiss Alps

Hotel Momentum stands above Switzerland's Loetschen Valley as a symbol of recovery, a year after a

May 26, 2026
A year after glacier collapse, Blatten residents rebuild lives in Swiss Alps
Business|Economy|Environment|World

A warning to critical minerals buyers: avoid butter mountains, aluminium floods

Western governments, currently ploughing tens of billions of dollars into critical minerals in an effort to break their reliance on China, could look to

May 26, 2026
A warning to critical minerals buyers: avoid butter mountains, aluminium floods
Asia|Business|Crime|Environment|World

Philippines ends rescue efforts as hope fades for victims of building collapse

Lea Casilao and her husband usually began each day exchanging text messages: "Good morning" from her, and his usual reply of "Good

May 26, 2026
Philippines ends rescue efforts as hope fades for victims of building collapse
Environment|Europe|Health|Sports|World

Parts of Europe swelter in record May heat as deaths at amateur sports events spur warnings

Europe is baking under unseasonal heat that is shattering temperature records and prompting government warnings after deaths were reported at amateur sports events in France

May 25, 2026
Parts of Europe swelter in record May heat as deaths at amateur sports events spur warnings
Business|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle

Bakersfield son turns Memorial Day into a tribute that spans generations

Bakersfield son turns Memorial Day into a tribute that spans generations

May 26, 2026
Bakersfield son turns Memorial Day into a tribute that spans generations
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|US|World

Atlanta metro downpour leads to massive fish kill on the Chattahoochee River

Atlanta metro downpour leads to massive fish kill on the Chattahoochee River

May 26, 2026
Atlanta metro downpour leads to massive fish kill on the Chattahoochee River
Environment|Europe|Sports|World

Heat wave at French Open impacts the clay courts and sends fans to sprinklers

Tennis players at the French Open say they haven’t experienced conditions this hot at Roland Garros since the 2024 Paris Olympics

May 25, 2026
Heat wave at French Open impacts the clay courts and sends fans to sprinklers
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|US|World

Overheating chemical tank in California no longer at risk of exploding, fire officials say

Firefighters contending with a dangerously overheating industrial tank of a hazardous chemical in Southern California have eliminated the possibility of the tank exploding after a

May 25, 2026
Overheating chemical tank in California no longer at risk of exploding, fire officials say
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Carney says Alberta vote on separation could become 'dangerous bluff'

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Monday that Alberta's planned vote on potentially breaking away from the rest of Canada, while not binding,

May 25, 2026
Carney says Alberta vote on separation could become 'dangerous bluff'
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Science

Archaeologists uncover graves and artifacts at former asylum

Archaeologists uncover graves and artifacts at former asylum

May 26, 2026
Archaeologists uncover graves and artifacts at former asylum
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Pope calls for robust regulation of AI in manifesto that ponders the future of humanity

Pope Leo XIV has called for robust regulation of artificial intelligence and for its developers to work for the common good rather than profit

May 25, 2026
Pope calls for robust regulation of AI in manifesto that ponders the future of humanity
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|World

Korean War veteran laid to rest in Pittsburgh 76 years after his death

Korean War veteran laid to rest in Pittsburgh 76 years after his death

May 25, 2026
Korean War veteran laid to rest in Pittsburgh 76 years after his death
Business|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|US

Child donates allowance, pens heartfelt letter to Capron Park Zoo amid financial struggles

Child donates allowance, pens heartfelt letter to Capron Park Zoo amid financial struggles

May 26, 2026
Child donates allowance, pens heartfelt letter to Capron Park Zoo amid financial struggles
Environment|Science|Technology|World

With AI manifesto, Leo joins pantheon of popes who urged world to change

Catholic popes have been urging global leaders to address social justice issues for 135 years across some two dozen major documents that many of the

May 25, 2026
With AI manifesto, Leo joins pantheon of popes who urged world to change
Education|Environment|Science

Why did T. rex have tiny arms? A new study may finally have the answer

Why did T. rex have tiny arms? A new study may finally have the answer

May 25, 2026
Why did T. rex have tiny arms? A new study may finally have the answer
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Freshman recognized for creating disaster communication packs after Helene

Freshman recognized for creating disaster communication packs after Helene

May 25, 2026
Freshman recognized for creating disaster communication packs after Helene
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Why a small church lets people take a shower there for free

Why a small church lets people take a shower there for free

May 25, 2026
Why a small church lets people take a shower there for free
Africa|Economy|Environment|Food|World

Iran war poses new threat to harvests in hunger-stricken Sudan

Farmers across Sudan say the hike in global fuel and fertilizer costs resulting from the Iran conflict will

May 25, 2026
Iran war poses new threat to harvests in hunger-stricken Sudan
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Russia says magnetic mines found on tanker at Ust-Luga port

Several magnetic mines had been detected on a tanker in Russia's Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga, Russia's Investigative Committee said on Monday.

May 25, 2026
Russia says magnetic mines found on tanker at Ust-Luga port
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Technology

You’ve been trying to get around Amazon – but it’s not that easy

For shoppers tying to avoid Amazon, its expansion into shipping and logistics for thousands of companies makes that choice more difficult.

May 25, 2026
You’ve been trying to get around Amazon – but it’s not that easy
Environment|Sports|Travel|World

Everest operators must vet climbers better, says ascent record holder

Mount Everest expedition operators must focus on the experience and knowledge of climbers to lower risks and minimise deaths on the mountain, a British

May 25, 2026
Everest operators must vet climbers better, says ascent record holder
Environment|Science|Travel|World

Cave diving is fraught with danger, but the reward is sights like nothing else on Earth

Cave diving is fraught with danger, but the reward is sights like nothing else on Earth

May 25, 2026
Cave diving is fraught with danger, but the reward is sights like nothing else on Earth
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Colorado black bears found under family home safely relocated

Colorado black bears found under family home safely relocated

May 25, 2026
Colorado black bears found under family home safely relocated
Asia|Environment|World

Flooding kills at least nine in China's Chongqing, state media says

The death toll from flooding in southwestern China's Chongqing has risen to nine and 11 people are missing following torrential rain in the municipality, state broadcaster

May 25, 2026
Flooding kills at least nine in China's Chongqing, state media says
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Rising seas will swallow New Orleans. People need to start relocating now, scientists say

Rising seas will swallow New Orleans. People need to start relocating now, scientists say

May 25, 2026
Rising seas will swallow New Orleans. People need to start relocating now, scientists say
Business|Economy|Environment|World

India turns to Latin American, African oil after Hormuz disruption

Indian refiners turned to imports from Latin America and Africa after supplies from the Middle East were disrupted as the Israeli-U.S. war on Iran

May 25, 2026
India turns to Latin American, African oil after Hormuz disruption
Business|Environment|Europe|Technology

Ferrari's Luce leads bold leap into uncertain electric era

As its sports car rivals tap the brakes on a shift to EVs, Ferrari will take a leap into an uncertain era on Monday with the launch of its first fully-

May 25, 2026
Ferrari's Luce leads bold leap into uncertain electric era
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Global tensions set to stalk Singapore's flagship defence summit

War in Iran, strained U.S. commitments in Asia and rising tensions over

May 25, 2026
Global tensions set to stalk Singapore's flagship defence summit
Business|Environment|Health|Political|Science|World

Southern California chemical tank has a crack that could possibly lower risk of explosion

Authorities are bracing for the possibility that a damaged chemical tank at a facility in Southern California could leak or explode

May 24, 2026
Southern California chemical tank has a crack that could possibly lower risk of explosion
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

'Potential crack' in California chemical tank may prevent explosion, fire official says

Experts trying to prevent a tank holding a highly toxic and flammable chemical from exploding in Southern California found a "potential crack" in the container that might

May 25, 2026
'Potential crack' in California chemical tank may prevent explosion, fire official says
Economy|Education|Environment|Technology

Rocklin Unified eyes electric future amid high gas prices

Rocklin Unified eyes electric future amid high gas prices

May 25, 2026
Rocklin Unified eyes electric future amid high gas prices
Arts|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Sports|World

Tearful Kostyuk reaches French Open 2nd round and speaks of missile attack back home in Ukraine

Marta Kostyuk’s first-round win at the French Open becomes one of her toughest matches after she finds out beforehand that a missile almost hit her parents’ home in Ukraine

May 24, 2026
Tearful Kostyuk reaches French Open 2nd round and speaks of missile attack back home in Ukraine
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

High school honors 90-year-old janitor with surprise birthday celebration

High school honors 90-year-old janitor with surprise birthday celebration

May 25, 2026
High school honors 90-year-old janitor with surprise birthday celebration
Business|Education|Environment|Food|Science|Technology

Professor, team get $1.8M grant to turn surplus sweet potatoes into plant-based milk

Professor, team get $1.8M grant to turn surplus sweet potatoes into plant-based milk

May 25, 2026
Professor, team get $1.8M grant to turn surplus sweet potatoes into plant-based milk
Economy|Environment|World

Authorities investigate safety lapses after China coal mine blast kills at least 82

Authorities in northern China are investigating a coal mine operator for safety lapses after an explosion killed at least 82 people

May 24, 2026
Authorities investigate safety lapses after China coal mine blast kills at least 82
Asia|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|World

In a city of high-rises, ‘cardboard grannies’ collect waste for cash

In a city of high-rises, ‘cardboard grannies’ collect waste for cash

May 24, 2026
In a city of high-rises, ‘cardboard grannies’ collect waste for cash
Asia|Business|Crime|Environment|World

At least one dead in Philippine building collapse, 21 people missing

At least one person was confirmed dead after a building under construction collapsed in the Philippines on Sunday, authorities said

May 24, 2026
At least one dead in Philippine building collapse, 21 people missing
Business|Environment|World

China lowers death toll in Shanxi coal mine disaster to 82

The chaos in the aftermath of China's worst mine disaster in 17 years led to a revision in the death toll to 82 killed, local officials said at a press conference late on

May 24, 2026
China lowers death toll in Shanxi coal mine disaster to 82
Business|Environment|Health|Science

California seeks novel solution as chemical tank heats up, risking catastrophe

Firefighters trying to keep a tank of hazardous chemicals in California from exploding or leaking brought in outside experts to help prevent a catastrophe, the incident commander

May 24, 2026
California seeks novel solution as chemical tank heats up, risking catastrophe
Business|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Officials race to cool down tank containing toxic chemical as 50,000 residents remain under evacuation order in California

Officials race to cool down tank containing toxic chemical as 50,000 residents remain under evacuation order in California

May 23, 2026
Officials race to cool down tank containing toxic chemical as 50,000 residents remain under evacuation order in California
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Southern California chemical tank at risk of exploding as 40,000 residents are ordered to evacuate

Authorities are bracing for the possibility that a damaged chemical tank at a facility in Southern California could leak or explode

May 23, 2026
Southern California chemical tank at risk of exploding as 40,000 residents are ordered to evacuate
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Little girl rescued after rattlesnake bite in Northern Colorado inspired by park rangers who saved her

Little girl rescued after rattlesnake bite in Northern Colorado inspired by park rangers who saved her

May 24, 2026
Little girl rescued after rattlesnake bite in Northern Colorado inspired by park rangers who saved her
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

40,000 people under evacuation orders for a chemical tank leak in Southern California

About 40,000 people are under evacuation orders and schools have shut down in Southern California due to a hazardous chemical leak

May 23, 2026
40,000 people under evacuation orders for a chemical tank leak in Southern California
Environment|Health

An entire load of garbage was dumped on street to put out a fire caused by batteries

An entire load of garbage was dumped on street to put out a fire caused by batteries

May 23, 2026
An entire load of garbage was dumped on street to put out a fire caused by batteries
Americas|Business|Crime|Environment|World

1 person has died after blast at New York City shipyard that also injured 36 people, officials say.

One person has died after blast Friday at a New York City shipyard, officials say

May 23, 2026
1 person has died after blast at New York City shipyard that also injured 36 people, officials say.
Asia|Environment|World

China’s worst coal mining blast in over a decade kills 82

China’s worst coal mining blast in over a decade kills 82

May 23, 2026
China’s worst coal mining blast in over a decade kills 82
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

Deadliest coal mine explosion in China in years kills at least 82 people, local officials say

Chinese local officials say that a gas explosion at a coal mine in northern Shanxi province has killed at least 82 people

May 23, 2026
Deadliest coal mine explosion in China in years kills at least 82 people, local officials say
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Ukrainian drone attack triggers fire at a Russian oil terminal

A Ukrainian drone attack has caused a fire at a Russian oil terminal, according to officials in Russia’s Krasnodar region

May 23, 2026
Ukrainian drone attack triggers fire at a Russian oil terminal
Environment|Science|World

Climate change threatens global plant species as habitats shrink

Some of the plants that make familiar landscapes recognizable may not survive by century's end

May 23, 2026
Climate change threatens global plant species as habitats shrink
Environment|Science|US|World

Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes Hawaii’s Big Island; USGS assessing Kilauea volcano

An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 struck near Honaunau-Napoopoo on the Big Island of Hawaii late on Friday and the state's volcano observatory was assessing the Kilauea volcano, the

May 23, 2026
Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes Hawaii’s Big Island; USGS assessing Kilauea volcano
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|World

Some of China's deadliest coal mine accidents

A gas explosion at Liushenyu coal mine in China's northern Shanxi province late on Friday killed at least 90 people, making it China's worst coal mine disaster in over 16

May 23, 2026
Some of China's deadliest coal mine accidents
Environment|Science|World

Wildfire season is off to a historic start and it could get worse

Wildfire season is off to a historic start and it could get worse

May 23, 2026
Wildfire season is off to a historic start and it could get worse
Crime|Environment|Europe|Health|World

Pope Leo meets families of youth lost to illegal toxic waste dumping in Italy's 'Land of Fires'

Pope Leo XIV has visited families near Naples affected by illegal toxic dumping linked to the mafia

May 23, 2026
Pope Leo meets families of youth lost to illegal toxic waste dumping in Italy's 'Land of Fires'
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

EU must reform, consolidate, use joint debt to cope with spending needs, IMF says

European Union countries will face large bills for defence, energy and pensions in the next 15 years, the International Monetary Fund told EU finance

May 23, 2026
EU must reform, consolidate, use joint debt to cope with spending needs, IMF says
Environment|Europe|Health|World

Pope Leo decries 'dizzying' profits earned by companies that pollute

Pope Leo on Saturday called out companies who seek "dizzying" profits at the cost of environmental pollution, on a visit to an area

May 23, 2026
Pope Leo decries 'dizzying' profits earned by companies that pollute
Environment|Health|Science|Technology|World

Thousands evacuated in Southern California due to failing chemical tank

Officials ordered tens of thousands of people to evacuate their homes in the Los Angeles suburb of Garden Grove on Friday due to a failing chemical tank that was

May 23, 2026
Thousands evacuated in Southern California due to failing chemical tank
Asia|Business|Environment|Health|World

At least 90 dead in China's worst coal mine disaster in over 16 years

At least 90 people were killed in a gas explosion at a coal mine in China's northern province of Shanxi, the country's deadliest mining accident since at least 2009.

May 23, 2026
At least 90 dead in China's worst coal mine disaster in over 16 years
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Blue Origin to expand Florida campus with new $600 million facility

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Friday announced a $600 million expansion of Blue Origin's Rocket Park campus in Cape Canaveral.

May 23, 2026
Blue Origin to expand Florida campus with new $600 million facility
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Stocks climb, yields dip as investors focus on some progress in US-Iran talks

Major stock indexes rose and Treasury yields eased on Friday as investors weighed the likelihood of a near-term deal to

May 22, 2026
Stocks climb, yields dip as investors focus on some progress in US-Iran talks
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science

Legal fight could delay a proposed $7B settlement for lawsuits in Roundup cancer claims

A proposed $7.25 billion settlement over claims that Roundup weedkiller causes cancer now faces potential delays

May 23, 2026
Legal fight could delay a proposed $7B settlement for lawsuits in Roundup cancer claims
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

Wall Street keeps rising, even as U.S. households keep getting more discouraged

The split between Wall Street and most U.S. households keeps growing wider

May 22, 2026
Wall Street keeps rising, even as U.S. households keep getting more discouraged
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

Memorial Day weekend could be costly and chaotic whether you’re on the road, in the sky or just staying home

Memorial Day weekend could be costly and chaotic whether you’re on the road, in the sky or just staying home

May 23, 2026
Memorial Day weekend could be costly and chaotic whether you’re on the road, in the sky or just staying home
Business|Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World

US Secretary of State Rubio sees progress in Iran talks, more work to be done

The United States has seen some progress towards a deal with Iran but more work is required, Secretary of State Marco

May 22, 2026
US Secretary of State Rubio sees progress in Iran talks, more work to be done
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Foxes, snakes, ticks, and more: Experts share what to do if you encounter animals amid increased wildlife activity

Foxes, snakes, ticks, and more: Experts share what to do if you encounter animals amid increased wildlife activity

May 23, 2026
Foxes, snakes, ticks, and more: Experts share what to do if you encounter animals amid increased wildlife activity
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Iran's intensified closure of Strait of Hormuz piles misery on stranded sailors

Iran's publication of a new map asserting its control over the Strait of Hormuz risks extending an already punishing ordeal for thousands of

May 22, 2026
Iran's intensified closure of Strait of Hormuz piles misery on stranded sailors
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Fashion and Beauty|Technology

Shein to buy apparel retailer Everlane

U.S. apparel brand Everlane said on Friday it had reached an agreement to be acquired by online retailer Shein, giving the fast-fashion company ownership of a brand known for

May 22, 2026
Shein to buy apparel retailer Everlane
Business|Economy|Environment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Everlane shoppers come unraveled over sale to Shein

Everlane shoppers come unraveled over sale to Shein

May 21, 2026
Everlane shoppers come unraveled over sale to Shein
Environment|Political|Travel|World

An all-women Senate delegation is heading to the Arctic to reassure US allies

A bipartisan group of senators is departing for a tour of Arctic nations to reassure U

May 22, 2026
An all-women Senate delegation is heading to the Arctic to reassure US allies
Business|Environment|Technology|Travel|World

Waymo pauses driverless car service in Atlanta and Texas ahead of potentially dangerous storms

Waymo has suspended driverless car services in Atlanta and Texas after one of its vehicles was stranded by flooding during heavy rains that will likely also hinder travel in a large swath of the U

May 22, 2026
Waymo pauses driverless car service in Atlanta and Texas ahead of potentially dangerous storms
Business|Economy|Environment|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Chinese fast-fashion juggernaut Shein to buy eco-friendly Everlane in an unlikely fit

Everlane, which bucked the fast-fashion industry by promising affordable ethically sourced and sustainable clothing, is being acquired by the king of fast-fashion Shein, founded in China

May 22, 2026
Chinese fast-fashion juggernaut Shein to buy eco-friendly Everlane in an unlikely fit
Environment|Sports|Travel|World

Everest record-holder Kami Rita Sherpa urges limit on climbers as crowds swell on the peak

A renowned Mount Everest guide who scaled the peak a record 32nd time this week says there's an urgent need to limit climbers on the summit

May 22, 2026
Everest record-holder Kami Rita Sherpa urges limit on climbers as crowds swell on the peak
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Travel

New York LaGuardia runway reopens after repairs

New York's LaGuardia airport has reopened a runway that had been closed because of a sinkhole on Wednesday, snarling flights for the busy Memorial Day travel

May 22, 2026
New York LaGuardia runway reopens after repairs
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Carney stresses importance of Alberta after separation vote announcement

Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday stressed Alberta's importance to Canada, a day after the oil-rich province announced a non-binding referendum on whether its residents

May 22, 2026
Carney stresses importance of Alberta after separation vote announcement
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Trafigura plans to withdraw LME copper stocks ahead of US tariff ruling, sources say

Commodity trader Trafigura plans to take large amounts of copper from London Metal Exchange warehouses in New Orleans, two industry

May 22, 2026
Trafigura plans to withdraw LME copper stocks ahead of US tariff ruling, sources say
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Cuba needs a long-term solution to its energy crisis

Short-term humanitarian aid won’t go far in alleviating Cuba’s long-term energy crisis.

May 22, 2026
Cuba needs a long-term solution to its energy crisis
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Technology

Today’s bans on DIY repairs of everything from cell phones to tractors grew out of Hollywood’s fear of videotaping

Efforts to use technology to police copyright evolved into companies using copyright law to lock people out of repairing their own devices.

May 22, 2026
Today’s bans on DIY repairs of everything from cell phones to tractors grew out of Hollywood’s fear of videotaping
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

San Francisco's "canine court" expected to reopen amid growing backlog of cases

San Francisco's "canine court" expected to reopen amid growing backlog of cases

May 22, 2026
San Francisco's "canine court" expected to reopen amid growing backlog of cases
Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Sports

Minnesota DNR proposes walleye bag limit change

Minnesota DNR proposes walleye bag limit change

May 22, 2026
Minnesota DNR proposes walleye bag limit change
Crime|Environment|Health|US

Residents of Philadelphia apartment in disbelief after woman dies of heat-related illness: "I am sick about it"

Residents of Philadelphia apartment in disbelief after woman dies of heat-related illness: "I am sick about it"

May 22, 2026
Residents of Philadelphia apartment in disbelief after woman dies of heat-related illness: "I am sick about it"
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Explosion at MOL's Tiszaujvaros petrochemical plant in Hungary kills one

A pipeline explosion at Hungarian oil and gas group MOL's petrochemical plant in Tiszaujvaros that killed one person and

May 22, 2026
Explosion at MOL's Tiszaujvaros petrochemical plant in Hungary kills one
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Health|Science

A proposed additive ban could change New York’s pizza and bagels, some say for the better

New York City's iconic pizzerias and bagel shops may soon be forced to update their long-standing baking practices after state lawmakers moved to ban a common additive

May 22, 2026
A proposed additive ban could change New York’s pizza and bagels, some say for the better
Environment|Food|Science

Rice feeds billions of people – but its role in fueling climate change is growing

There are ways to reduce emissions without sacrificing yield. A new study shows how, and looks at a technique billed as ‘climate-friendly’ that makes emissions worse.

May 22, 2026
Rice feeds billions of people – but its role in fueling climate change is growing
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Tesla to recall over 14,500 Model Y SUVs in US over missing weight certification label

Tesla is recalling 14,575 Model Y SUVs in the U.S., over a missing certification label with weight specifications, the U.S.

May 22, 2026
Tesla to recall over 14,500 Model Y SUVs in US over missing weight certification label
Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Political

Trump won over more Latino voters in 2024. Can he keep them?

President Donald Trump made inroads with Latino voters in 2024, earning support that helped propel him to a second term in the White House

May 22, 2026
Trump won over more Latino voters in 2024. Can he keep them?
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Barclays keeps $100 Brent oil forecast for 2026 but risks skew higher

Barclays is maintaining its 2026 average Brent crude oil price forecast at $100 a barrel though risks are skewing higher, the bank said in a note on Friday.

May 22, 2026
Barclays keeps $100 Brent oil forecast for 2026 but risks skew higher
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Housing squeeze in Swiss boom region fuels support for population cap

Since 1990, the population in the Swiss village of Knonau has more than doubled, driven by an economic boom in one of the country's most business

May 22, 2026
Housing squeeze in Swiss boom region fuels support for population cap
Environment|Sports|Travel|World

Briton makes record Everest climb by foreigner, two die on mountain

A Briton improved his own Everest record on Friday and notched his 20th ascent to the world’s highest peak, as two Indian climbers died on the mountain,

May 22, 2026
Briton makes record Everest climb by foreigner, two die on mountain
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

India's job engine strains as Iran war hits remittances and trade

The war in the Middle East is squeezing two pillars of Indian employment, forcing Gulf-based workers home and crushing demand for the country's

May 22, 2026
India's job engine strains as Iran war hits remittances and trade
Business|Economy|Environment

Puerto Rico governor promises to alleviate power and water shortages

Puerto Rico Gov. Jenniffer González is pledging to boost the amount of electric energy available to power the U.S. territory as chronic outages persist

May 22, 2026
Puerto Rico governor promises to alleviate power and water shortages
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|US

US lawmakers propose making daylight saving time permanent, again

Daylight saving time would stay in effect year-round under a U.S.

May 22, 2026
US lawmakers propose making daylight saving time permanent, again
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Waymo suspends freeway rides, pauses Atlanta operations amid safety fixes

Alphabet's Waymo said on Thursday it has suspended its robotaxi service on freeways in the United States and paused its operations in Atlanta, Georgia as it updates software to

May 22, 2026
Waymo suspends freeway rides, pauses Atlanta operations amid safety fixes
Environment|Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Greenlanders demonstrate against Trump as US diplomats open new consulate

The U.S. opening of a larger diplomatic hub in Greenland on Thursday was met by demonstrators opposed to President Donald Trump's ambition for greater influence

May 22, 2026
Greenlanders demonstrate against Trump as US diplomats open new consulate
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Canada falling short on defense spending, F-35 review, Pentagon official says

The U.S. decision to suspend planned biannual defense talks with Canada follows deepening concern that Ottawa is failing to take steps to become a "

May 22, 2026
Canada falling short on defense spending, F-35 review, Pentagon official says
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology|US|World

The most powerful rocket ever built is now even bigger and more powerful. But will it work?

The most powerful rocket ever built is now even bigger and more powerful. But will it work?

May 21, 2026
The most powerful rocket ever built is now even bigger and more powerful. But will it work?
Business|Economy|Environment

Newsom's office warns Californians to avoid Chevron this holiday weekend, citing high gas prices

California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office is warning people to avoid buying gas from Chevron stations over Memorial Day weekend because of the high price at the pump

May 22, 2026
Newsom's office warns Californians to avoid Chevron this holiday weekend, citing high gas prices
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

China oil import cut, higher US exports wrongfoot market bulls

As prices for physical crude oil hit all-time highs of over $160 per barrel last month, analysts and traders alike rushed

May 22, 2026
China oil import cut, higher US exports wrongfoot market bulls
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Dying star resembles a billowing crystal ball in new telescope photo

A dying star has never looked so lovely

May 22, 2026
Dying star resembles a billowing crystal ball in new telescope photo
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Travel

Do Jackson Hole’s busiest trails create a wildlife ‘sacrifice zone’? Study finds coexistence.

Researchers have found that wildlife near Jackson, Wyoming, coexists with heavy human recreation

May 22, 2026
Do Jackson Hole’s busiest trails create a wildlife ‘sacrifice zone’? Study finds coexistence.
Arts|Economy|Environment

Trump ups Reflecting Pool renovation projections to ‘less than $20 million’ amid court fight

Trump ups Reflecting Pool renovation projections to ‘less than $20 million’ amid court fight

May 22, 2026
Trump ups Reflecting Pool renovation projections to ‘less than $20 million’ amid court fight
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Devon snaps up prime Delaware Basin acreage for $2.6 billion after Coterra merger

Shale producer Devon Energy on Thursday said it has acquired 16,300 net undeveloped acres in the core of the Delaware Basin in New Mexico for about

May 21, 2026
Devon snaps up prime Delaware Basin acreage for $2.6 billion after Coterra merger
Africa|Environment|Health|Political|World

Ebola case confirmed in rebel-held Congo area far from outbreak's epicentre

A case of Ebola has been confirmed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's South Kivu province, hundreds of kilometres from the

May 21, 2026
Ebola case confirmed in rebel-held Congo area far from outbreak's epicentre
Business|Economy|Environment|US

US House panel votes to advance rail safety legislation

The U.S.

May 22, 2026
US House panel votes to advance rail safety legislation
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Memorial Day: Higher fuel prices have some Americans scaling back their travel plans

Higher fuel prices and other inflationary pressures are making most forms of travel more expensive as Memorial Day kicks off the summer season in the U.S. Industry forecasts show millions of people still plan to get away during the holiday weekend and over the summer

May 21, 2026
Memorial Day: Higher fuel prices have some Americans scaling back their travel plans
Environment|Science|World

Atlantic hurricane season forecast to be milder than normal thanks to El Nino

Meteorologists predict a developing El Nino could dampen the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season, but it won't eliminate storms

May 21, 2026
Atlantic hurricane season forecast to be milder than normal thanks to El Nino
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Science|Technology|US

Trump eases refrigerant rule in a bid to address surging grocery costs

The Trump administration is loosening a federal rule that requires grocery stores and air-conditioning companies to reduce greenhouse gases used in cooling equipment

May 21, 2026
Trump eases refrigerant rule in a bid to address surging grocery costs
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Board of Peace envoy warns UN that Gaza division risks becoming permanent

The Board of Peace's lead envoy for Gaza warned the U.N.

May 21, 2026
Board of Peace envoy warns UN that Gaza division risks becoming permanent
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Asteroid mission captures rarely seen perspective of Mars during close flyby

Asteroid mission captures rarely seen perspective of Mars during close flyby

May 22, 2026
Asteroid mission captures rarely seen perspective of Mars during close flyby
Crime|Environment|Technology|Travel|US

Minnesota Air Rescue Team completes 1st nighttime hoist​ rescue, saving BWCA canoers

Minnesota Air Rescue Team completes 1st nighttime hoist​ rescue, saving BWCA canoers

May 22, 2026
Minnesota Air Rescue Team completes 1st nighttime hoist​ rescue, saving BWCA canoers
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

Trump to delay Biden-era refrigerant rules in push to ease costs

The Trump administration intends to delay compliance with two Biden-era rules governing refrigerants as part of a broader effort

May 21, 2026
Trump to delay Biden-era refrigerant rules in push to ease costs
Environment|Health|Science|World

Visualizing the Ebola outbreak in maps and charts

Visualizing the Ebola outbreak in maps and charts

May 21, 2026
Visualizing the Ebola outbreak in maps and charts
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Travel|US

More than 200 Coloradans buried in Lafayette Cemetery missing from city records

More than 200 Coloradans buried in Lafayette Cemetery missing from city records

May 22, 2026
More than 200 Coloradans buried in Lafayette Cemetery missing from city records
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|MidEast|Political|World

UN gravely concerned by an Afghan Taliban law that has provisions on child marriage

The United Nations has criticized a new Afghan law on separation in marriage, saying it entrenches discrimination against women and girls

May 21, 2026
UN gravely concerned by an Afghan Taliban law that has provisions on child marriage
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Whale heat signatures in San Francisco Bay being tracked to prevent ship collisions

Whale heat signatures in San Francisco Bay being tracked to prevent ship collisions

May 22, 2026
Whale heat signatures in San Francisco Bay being tracked to prevent ship collisions
Business|Environment

A decade after Standing Rock protests, contentious segment of Dakota Access oil pipeline gets OK

Federal officials have given final approval for a controversial segment of the Dakota Access oil pipeline that crosses the Missouri River

May 21, 2026
A decade after Standing Rock protests, contentious segment of Dakota Access oil pipeline gets OK
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

The Manatee Whisperer: Why Tampa Bay manatees are thriving during drought

The Manatee Whisperer: Why Tampa Bay manatees are thriving during drought

May 21, 2026
The Manatee Whisperer: Why Tampa Bay manatees are thriving during drought
Business|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Reptile sanctuary begins cleanup after fire kills 22 animals, displaces more than 140 in Des Moines

Reptile sanctuary begins cleanup after fire kills 22 animals, displaces more than 140 in Des Moines

May 21, 2026
Reptile sanctuary begins cleanup after fire kills 22 animals, displaces more than 140 in Des Moines
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Oil prices close 2% lower on uncertain prospects for US-Iran deal

Oil prices were volatile on Thursday, ultimately settling about 2% lower as uncertainty over prospects for resolving the U.S.-Israeli

May 21, 2026
Oil prices close 2% lower on uncertain prospects for US-Iran deal
Business|Economy|Environment|World

US moves closer to prohibitive tariffs on Russian palladium

The United States has moved closer to slapping prohibitive tariffs on imports of Russian palladium after the Department of Commerce made a final determination on a

May 21, 2026
US moves closer to prohibitive tariffs on Russian palladium
Environment|Science|Travel|World

A third of National Park island home to rare wildlife has burned in spate of Southern California wildfires

A third of National Park island home to rare wildlife has burned in spate of Southern California wildfires

May 21, 2026
A third of National Park island home to rare wildlife has burned in spate of Southern California wildfires
Crime|Environment|Europe|Travel|World

Bodies of Italian divers located in sea cave

The bodies of four missing Italian scuba divers who died last week have been found in the deepest part of the Maldives sea cave they were exploring. CNN's Barbie Latza Nadeau has the latest on the recovery efforts.

May 20, 2026
Bodies of Italian divers located in sea cave
Economy|Environment|Political|US

Former Detroit Mayor Duggan cites toxic political climate, suspending his run for Michigan governor

Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan says he is suspending his campaign for Michigan governor, citing an increasingly “toxic” political climate due to President Donald Trump’s war with Iran and skyrocketing gas prices

May 21, 2026
Former Detroit Mayor Duggan cites toxic political climate, suspending his run for Michigan governor
Environment|Science|World

Thank El Niño for NOAA’s latest forecast for Atlantic hurricane season

Thank El Niño for NOAA’s latest forecast for Atlantic hurricane season

May 21, 2026
Thank El Niño for NOAA’s latest forecast for Atlantic hurricane season
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Hurricane forecasts have improved dramatically, saving lives, but federal cuts threaten to stretch NOAA resources to breaking point

A hurricane scientist explains the technology forecasters rely on to keep people safe and help communities all along the Atlantic coast know when to evacuate.

May 19, 2026
Hurricane forecasts have improved dramatically, saving lives, but federal cuts threaten to stretch NOAA resources to breaking point
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Science|Technology

Trump is rolling back Biden-era regulations on refrigerants. But it’s unlikely to save consumers money

Trump is rolling back Biden-era regulations on refrigerants. But it’s unlikely to save consumers money

May 21, 2026
Trump is rolling back Biden-era regulations on refrigerants. But it’s unlikely to save consumers money
Crime|Education|Environment|Technology|Travel

Aircraft from Vance Air Force Base makes emergency belly landing in Kansas

Aircraft from Vance Air Force Base makes emergency belly landing in Kansas

May 21, 2026
Aircraft from Vance Air Force Base makes emergency belly landing in Kansas
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Fishing boats worldwide stuck dockside as diesel prices surge on Iran war

Captain Chris Welch of Kennebunk, Maine, is catching

May 21, 2026
Fishing boats worldwide stuck dockside as diesel prices surge on Iran war
Crime|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Police investigate decapitated animals left outside Holy Sepulchre Cemetery

Police investigate decapitated animals left outside Holy Sepulchre Cemetery

May 21, 2026
Police investigate decapitated animals left outside Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

United Nations' top court says right to strike is protected by a key labor treaty

The United Nations’ top court has issued a landmark advisory opinion that says the right to strike is protected by a cornerstone labor treaty

May 21, 2026
United Nations' top court says right to strike is protected by a key labor treaty
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Critical Metals inks 15-year Greenland rare earth deal with REalloys

Critical Metals said on Thursday it has signed a 15-year binding offtake agreement with REalloys for rare earth concentrate from its Tanbreez project in Greenland.

May 21, 2026
Critical Metals inks 15-year Greenland rare earth deal with REalloys
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology

Deere keeps full-year profit target unchanged, taking sheen off quarterly earnings beat

Farm equipment maker Deere left its full-year profit forecast unaltered, despite topping second-quarter profit estimates on Thursday, as it battles stubbornly

May 21, 2026
Deere keeps full-year profit target unchanged, taking sheen off quarterly earnings beat
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Oil market could hit 'red zone' in July-August, IEA chief says

The start of peak summer fuel demand combined with the lack of new oil exports from the Middle

May 21, 2026
Oil market could hit 'red zone' in July-August, IEA chief says
Crime|Education|Environment|World

From the Archives: Remembering EF-5 tornado that ripped through Moore, killing 25 people in 2013

From the Archives: Remembering EF-5 tornado that ripped through Moore, killing 25 people in 2013

May 21, 2026
From the Archives: Remembering EF-5 tornado that ripped through Moore, killing 25 people in 2013
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Neighbors in Miami-Dade report 20 cars broken into or stolen overnight: "The airbags were pulled out of my car"

Neighbors in Miami-Dade report 20 cars broken into or stolen overnight: "The airbags were pulled out of my car"

May 21, 2026
Neighbors in Miami-Dade report 20 cars broken into or stolen overnight: "The airbags were pulled out of my car"
Arts|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|Science|Technology

Nonprofit fraud: Amid high-profile prosecutions, an accountant explains what’s really going on

The responsibility for policing nonprofits generally falls to state attorneys general, rather than federal authorities.

May 21, 2026
Nonprofit fraud: Amid high-profile prosecutions, an accountant explains what’s really going on
Education|Environment|Health|Technology|World

Video shows lightning strike near Massachusetts family: "Sounded like a bomb was going off"

Video shows lightning strike near Massachusetts family: "Sounded like a bomb was going off"

May 22, 2026
Video shows lightning strike near Massachusetts family: "Sounded like a bomb was going off"
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

How bushmeat, burial rites and disinformation make the DRC an Ebola hotspot

How bushmeat, burial rites and disinformation make the DRC an Ebola hotspot

May 21, 2026
How bushmeat, burial rites and disinformation make the DRC an Ebola hotspot
Economy|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology

SpaceX is poised to go public and test the latest version of its massive Starship rocket amidst criticism about its environmental impact

SpaceX is poised to test its latest, most powerful rocket and to become a publicly traded company, all while under pressure from environmentalists.

May 21, 2026
SpaceX is poised to go public and test the latest version of its massive Starship rocket amidst criticism about its environmental impact
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science

The US Constitution and laws do not protect oil companies from being sued over the harm they cause to the climate

Calls for the Supreme Court to give fossil fuel companies immunity from liability for climate-related damage misreads the Constitution, precedent and the role of courts.

May 21, 2026
The US Constitution and laws do not protect oil companies from being sued over the harm they cause to the climate
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology

Stellantis launches $70 billion business plan to 2030 including 60 new models

Stellantis set out a new 60 billion euro ($70 billion) business plan on Thursday that includes 60 new car models by 2030 - from combustion engine to fully

May 21, 2026
Stellantis launches $70 billion business plan to 2030 including 60 new models
Business|Environment|Science|Travel|World

Record 274 climbers scale Mount Everest in a single day from Nepali side

A record number of 274 climbers scaled Mount Everest on Wednesday, a hiking official said, the highest number ever to reach the world's tallest peak on

May 21, 2026
Record 274 climbers scale Mount Everest in a single day from Nepali side
Arts|Business|Crime|Environment|Europe|Lifestyle|Technology|World

Paris appeals court finds Airbus, Air France guilty of corporate manslaughter over 2009 crash

A Paris appeals court on Thursday found Airbus and Air France guilty of corporate manslaughter over

May 21, 2026
Paris appeals court finds Airbus, Air France guilty of corporate manslaughter over 2009 crash
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Extreme weather is a menace to homes. Here’s how you can protect your investment

Extreme weather is a menace to homes. Here’s how you can protect your investment

May 21, 2026
Extreme weather is a menace to homes. Here’s how you can protect your investment
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Americans brace for pricey summer travel with fuel costs near multi-year highs

Soaring gasoline prices and a looming fuel crunch from the Iran war are not stopping American travelers from taking to the road as the U.S. summer driving

May 21, 2026
Americans brace for pricey summer travel with fuel costs near multi-year highs
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Vitol moves to open Mexico fuel terminal years after bribery scandal, document shows

Vitol, one of the world's biggest commodities traders, has held talks with service providers and is seeking permits to operate

May 21, 2026
Vitol moves to open Mexico fuel terminal years after bribery scandal, document shows
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Euro zone growth set to slow in 2026 as Middle East conflict fuels inflation

The euro zone economy will slow in 2026 after war in the Middle East triggered the second energy shock in less than five years with the severity of

May 21, 2026
Euro zone growth set to slow in 2026 as Middle East conflict fuels inflation
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Wealthy countries' climate finance hit record high in 2024, OECD says

Developed countries provided a record $136.7 billion to help poorer countries cope with climate change in 2024, the OECD said on Thursday.

May 21, 2026
Wealthy countries' climate finance hit record high in 2024, OECD says
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Ukrainian drones strike Russia's Syzran oil refinery, Kyiv says

Ukrainian drones struck Russia's Rosneft-owned Syzran oil refinery in Samara region overnight, Ukrainian military and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday.

May 21, 2026
Ukrainian drones strike Russia's Syzran oil refinery, Kyiv says
Environment|Health|Science|World

Heat wave empties roads and markets in north India as some farmers turn to nighttime work

A heat wave has gripped large parts of India with roads and markets emptying during afternoons

May 21, 2026
Heat wave empties roads and markets in north India as some farmers turn to nighttime work
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Ukraine says its drones hit another refinery deep inside Russia as long-range strikes escalate

Ukrainian drones have struck another Russian refinery, igniting a fire and producing massive black smoke

May 21, 2026
Ukraine says its drones hit another refinery deep inside Russia as long-range strikes escalate
Business|Economy|Environment

Australian far right party proposes Norway-style oil fund and state oil company

Australian populist party Pauline Hanson’s One Nation said it wanted to create a Norway-style sovereign wealth fund and for the government to take a share

May 21, 2026
Australian far right party proposes Norway-style oil fund and state oil company
Arts|Environment|Science|Travel

Hawaii and Florida top list of best US beaches for 2026, according to ‘Dr. Beach’

Hawaii and Florida top list of best US beaches for 2026, according to ‘Dr. Beach’

May 21, 2026
Hawaii and Florida top list of best US beaches for 2026, according to ‘Dr. Beach’
Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Australia's Arafura approves $1.6 billion rare earths project

Arafura Rare Earths said on Thursday it had approved the development of its $1.6 billion Nolans project in Australia's Northern Territory, which is set to be the

May 21, 2026
Australia's Arafura approves $1.6 billion rare earths project
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

US energy storage additions hit a first-quarter record, report shows

U.S. energy storage developers installed 9.7 gigawatt-hours of new capacity in the first quarter of 2026, marking a record high for the quarter, an industry report showed on

May 21, 2026
US energy storage additions hit a first-quarter record, report shows
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Australia's Ionic Rare Earths inks deal with US-based Nth Cycle to boost output outside China

Australia's Ionic Rare Earths said on Thursday it has agreed to work with U.S.-based critical mineral refining firm Nth Cycle to improve rare earths production outside China.

May 21, 2026
Australia's Ionic Rare Earths inks deal with US-based Nth Cycle to boost output outside China
Environment|Science|Technology

San Francisco turns to AI to avoid collisions between ships and whales searching for food

Climate change is pushing starving gray whales into the San Francisco Bay in unusual numbers, where ship strikes killed at least 40% of the 21 whales found dead last year

May 20, 2026
San Francisco turns to AI to avoid collisions between ships and whales searching for food
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

New surgeon general’s advisory raises alarm about screen time risks for kids and teens

New surgeon general’s advisory raises alarm about screen time risks for kids and teens

May 21, 2026
New surgeon general’s advisory raises alarm about screen time risks for kids and teens
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

AT&T sues California in bid to stop offering traditional phone service

AT&T on Wednesday filed suit against California officials seeking a court order declaring it does not have to continue offering traditional copper

May 21, 2026
AT&T sues California in bid to stop offering traditional phone service
Environment|Political|Science|World

UN backs world court climate opinion; U.S. among few to oppose

The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday voted 141-8 to adopt a resolution backing a world court opinion that countries have a legal

May 21, 2026
UN backs world court climate opinion; U.S. among few to oppose
Business|Environment|Travel|US

Sinkhole shuts down runway at New York LaGuardia airport

A sinkhole on Wednesday forced the closure of one of the runways at New York's LaGuardia airport, prompting cancellations and delays and ongoing emergency

May 21, 2026
Sinkhole shuts down runway at New York LaGuardia airport
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets

NextEra to buy Quantum-backed energy firm Caliber, set up US shale JV, sources say

NextEra Energy has agreed to buy U.S. oil and gas investment firm Caliber Resource Partners for $1.3 billion and has separately set up a joint venture with

May 21, 2026
NextEra to buy Quantum-backed energy firm Caliber, set up US shale JV, sources say
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump says willing to wait for a few days to get 'right answer' on Iran peace deal

U.S.

May 20, 2026
Trump says willing to wait for a few days to get 'right answer' on Iran peace deal
Environment|Political|World

UN votes to support strong action on climate change despite US efforts to thwart the effort

The U.N. General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to support strong action to prevent climate change despite recent diplomatic efforts by the United States to have the measure withdrawn

May 21, 2026
UN votes to support strong action on climate change despite US efforts to thwart the effort
Education|Environment|Health

Eastern US sweats through another hot day before rain, cold move in

Wednesday has been another hot day across the eastern U.S. That comes a day after several spots broke daily heat records

May 20, 2026
Eastern US sweats through another hot day before rain, cold move in
Americas|Business|Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle

Deputy rescues kitten from Bayside Bridge in Florida: PCSO

Deputy rescues kitten from Bayside Bridge in Florida: PCSO

May 21, 2026
Deputy rescues kitten from Bayside Bridge in Florida: PCSO
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

House passes housing affordability bill that softens institutional investor ban

House passes housing affordability bill that softens institutional investor ban

May 21, 2026
House passes housing affordability bill that softens institutional investor ban
Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Colorado gardeners and researchers embrace wet weather amid ongoing drought concerns

Colorado gardeners and researchers embrace wet weather amid ongoing drought concerns

May 21, 2026
Colorado gardeners and researchers embrace wet weather amid ongoing drought concerns
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|US

‘Looked like the devil had come to town’: Meade County woman loses family home in wildfires

‘Looked like the devil had come to town’: Meade County woman loses family home in wildfires

May 21, 2026
‘Looked like the devil had come to town’: Meade County woman loses family home in wildfires
Business|Environment|Technology

US group says Starbucks plastic cups marked recyclable end up in trash

Starbucks' plastic single-use cups it often serves in U.S. cafes are not as recyclable as the company claims, an environmental nonprofit group said on Wednesday

May 20, 2026
US group says Starbucks plastic cups marked recyclable end up in trash
Environment|Science|Technology

Neptune's mysterious moon Nereid may be an original, study shows

Neptune's mysterious, far-flung moon Nereid may be the last of the planet's original companions

May 21, 2026
Neptune's mysterious moon Nereid may be an original, study shows
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Foster mom gets honored for her years of dedicated service

Foster mom gets honored for her years of dedicated service

May 21, 2026
Foster mom gets honored for her years of dedicated service
Crime|Environment|World

Judge bars certain evidence from the trial of the man accused of sparking the deadly Palisades Fire

A federal judge has ruled that attorneys for the man accused of sparking last year’s deadly Palisades Fire in and around Los Angeles can’t introduce evidence or arguments at his arson trial about alleged negligence by the fire department in responding to an earlier blaze

May 20, 2026
Judge bars certain evidence from the trial of the man accused of sparking the deadly Palisades Fire
Business|Crime|Environment

Truck swept away in Oklahoma floodwaters

Truck swept away in Oklahoma floodwaters

May 21, 2026
Truck swept away in Oklahoma floodwaters
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Plastic bags don't go in the recycling bin. What should you do instead?

You may have heard that recycling plastic grocery bags can jam up machinery, but what might not be as well known is that there are other ways to get rid of the stuff

May 20, 2026
Plastic bags don't go in the recycling bin. What should you do instead?
Arts|Environment|Travel

Sites tied to equality movements join list of America’s most endangered historic places

The National Trust for Historic Preservation has released its annual list of the most endangered historic places in the United States

May 20, 2026
Sites tied to equality movements join list of America’s most endangered historic places
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

New Minnesota-built technology aims to better protect pilots fighting fires

New Minnesota-built technology aims to better protect pilots fighting fires

May 20, 2026
New Minnesota-built technology aims to better protect pilots fighting fires
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Several Twin Cities police departments considering the use of drones as first responders

Several Twin Cities police departments considering the use of drones as first responders

May 20, 2026
Several Twin Cities police departments considering the use of drones as first responders
Business|Environment|Technology|World

Volvo Cars faces Thai legal threat after fresh EX30 fires

Two new battery-

May 20, 2026
Volvo Cars faces Thai legal threat after fresh EX30 fires
Environment|Health|Opinion|Science

EPA is sidelining its independent chemical referee – and that endangers public health

The move reshapes how future assessments of chemical dangers will be carried out, and if they’ll be ignored, delayed or understated to benefit industry.

May 20, 2026
EPA is sidelining its independent chemical referee – and that endangers public health
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Solar activity follows an 11-year cycle – here’s how it controls eruptions and solar flares

The Sun is a complex physical body. It generates incredible amounts of heat and a strong, often tangled, magnetic field.

May 20, 2026
Solar activity follows an 11-year cycle – here’s how it controls eruptions and solar flares
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Single Gen Z women outpace Gen Z men to homeownership despite overall decline in first-time buyers

Single Gen Z women are outpacing the men of their generation when it comes to buying a home

May 20, 2026
Single Gen Z women outpace Gen Z men to homeownership despite overall decline in first-time buyers
Asia|Environment|World

Chinese personnel swim, use boats to evacuate people in flood-hit areas

Rescue workers used boats or swam through floodwaters to evacuate people in waterlogged areas across central and southwest China on Wednesday after torrential rain killed

May 20, 2026
Chinese personnel swim, use boats to evacuate people in flood-hit areas
Business|Economy|Environment

'Am I out?' Drought and rising costs from Iran war deepen pain for US farmers

Scott Irlbeck crouched in a field of stunted wheat plants in a parched stretch of West Texas and slipped his hand into a crack wide

May 20, 2026
'Am I out?' Drought and rising costs from Iran war deepen pain for US farmers
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Hormuz closure could trigger 'agrifood shock', price crisis within a year, FAO warns

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is the beginning of a "systemic agrifood shock" that could trigger a severe global food price crisis within six to 12 months, the United

May 20, 2026
Hormuz closure could trigger 'agrifood shock', price crisis within a year, FAO warns
Americas|Crime|Education|Environment|US|World

Slain security guard of California mosque engaged gunmen in shootout, hailed as hero

The security guard slain at the Islamic Center of San Diego was hailed on Tuesday as a fallen hero who

May 19, 2026
Slain security guard of California mosque engaged gunmen in shootout, hailed as hero
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Science

Kansas farmers pulled by weather extremes and growing costs, wheat crop could be worst since 1972

Amid a punishing drought, tariffs and the high cost of fertilizers, farming wheat has become more uncertain as farmers in western Kansas are feeling the impact in their major wheat producing region

May 20, 2026
Kansas farmers pulled by weather extremes and growing costs, wheat crop could be worst since 1972
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Memorial Day sticker shock: Gas prices near all-time highs

Memorial Day sticker shock: Gas prices near all-time highs

May 20, 2026
Memorial Day sticker shock: Gas prices near all-time highs
Crime|Environment|Science|Travel|World

Five cave divers slipped beneath the waves in the Maldives. Why didn’t they resurface?

Five cave divers slipped beneath the waves in the Maldives. Why didn’t they resurface?

May 20, 2026
Five cave divers slipped beneath the waves in the Maldives. Why didn’t they resurface?
Business|Crime|Environment|Travel|World

Finnish divers recover remaining 2 bodies of Italians from underwater cave in Maldives

Divers have recovered the last two bodies of four Italians who died deep inside an underwater cave in the Maldives

May 20, 2026
Finnish divers recover remaining 2 bodies of Italians from underwater cave in Maldives
Business|Environment|Science|Travel|World

Last two bodies of Italian divers killed in scuba diving accident recovered, Maldives says

The last two bodies of the Italian divers killed in the Maldives' deadliest-ever diving accident have been recovered, a

May 20, 2026
Last two bodies of Italian divers killed in scuba diving accident recovered, Maldives says
Business|Environment|Health|Science|Technology|World

Hyundai to recall over 54,000 vehicles in US over fire risk, NHTSA says

Hyundai Motor is recalling 54, 337 vehicles in the U.S. over a fire risk linked to the overheating of hybrid power control unit, the U.S.

May 20, 2026
Hyundai to recall over 54,000 vehicles in US over fire risk, NHTSA says
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

China's Chery hopes to enter US market at 'suitable' time

China's largest car exporter, Chery, is considering entering the U.S. market at a suitable time, an executive overseeing its international business said on Wednesday,

May 20, 2026
China's Chery hopes to enter US market at 'suitable' time
Crime|Environment|US

More than 17,000 under evacuation orders as Southern California wildfire threatens homes

More than 17,000 people are under evacuation orders as a wildfire continues to threaten suburban homes in Southern California

May 19, 2026
More than 17,000 under evacuation orders as Southern California wildfire threatens homes
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology

Europe EV sales leap as Iran war pushes up petrol pump prices

Demand for electric vehicles in Europe has surged as high fuel prices linked to the Iran war propel sales of

May 20, 2026
Europe EV sales leap as Iran war pushes up petrol pump prices
Asia|Environment|World

Torrential rain and floods batter China, killing at least 12 and forcing mass evacuations

Torrential rain and floods have hit parts of China, killing at least 12 people and forcing tens of thousands to evacuate

May 20, 2026
Torrential rain and floods batter China, killing at least 12 and forcing mass evacuations
Environment|Food|Health|Science

2026 ‘Dirty Dozen’ produce: Nearly 100% tested positive for pesticides, including ‘forever chemicals’

2026 ‘Dirty Dozen’ produce: Nearly 100% tested positive for pesticides, including ‘forever chemicals’

March 24, 2026
2026 ‘Dirty Dozen’ produce: Nearly 100% tested positive for pesticides, including ‘forever chemicals’
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Two humpback whales set records swimming between Australia and Brazil

Two humpback whales have made record-breaking crossings between Australia and Brazil

May 20, 2026
Two humpback whales set records swimming between Australia and Brazil
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

US nuclear power pact with Saudi Arabia lacks strict guardrails, letter says

A proposed U.S. pact with Saudi Arabia on its development of nuclear power lacks the strictest guardrails that Democratic lawmakers had urged,

May 20, 2026
US nuclear power pact with Saudi Arabia lacks strict guardrails, letter says
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Sports|World

An outcry erupts as a whale mural beloved by many in Dallas is replaced with art for the World Cup

The painting over of a giant mural in Dallas of swimming whales to make way for art related to the upcoming World Cup matches has spurred an outcry

May 20, 2026
An outcry erupts as a whale mural beloved by many in Dallas is replaced with art for the World Cup
Business|Environment|Food|Health|Lifestyle

Jell-O is jiggling its way toward more natural ingredients

Jell-O is getting a line of products made without synthetic colors or artificial sweeteners to meet increasing consumer demand for natural ingredients

May 20, 2026
Jell-O is jiggling its way toward more natural ingredients
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Sharks used as ocean sensors to aid hurricane research

Sharks used as ocean sensors to aid hurricane research

May 20, 2026
Sharks used as ocean sensors to aid hurricane research
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Puppy rescued from hoarding case battles parvovirus

Puppy rescued from hoarding case battles parvovirus

May 20, 2026
Puppy rescued from hoarding case battles parvovirus
Business|Crime|Environment|Science|Technology

Driver intentionally drove Cybertruck into lake to use vehicle's "Wade Mode", police say

Driver intentionally drove Cybertruck into lake to use vehicle's "Wade Mode", police say

May 20, 2026
Driver intentionally drove Cybertruck into lake to use vehicle's "Wade Mode", police say
Environment|Health|Science|World

Argentines hunting for source of hantavirus outbreak trap rats in southernmost city

Argentine investigators searching for the source of a deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise last month were trapping rodents in the forests surrounding the southernmost city of Ushuaia

May 20, 2026
Argentines hunting for source of hantavirus outbreak trap rats in southernmost city
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Finance

Cook County Sheriff's Office finds $1.5 million worth of laptops in stolen trailer

Cook County Sheriff's Office finds $1.5 million worth of laptops in stolen trailer

May 20, 2026
Cook County Sheriff's Office finds $1.5 million worth of laptops in stolen trailer
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Here's why a large number of gas stations have closed in Bay Area

Here's why a large number of gas stations have closed in Bay Area

May 20, 2026
Here's why a large number of gas stations have closed in Bay Area
Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Technology

Cyclists may soon have to share bike lanes with DoorDash delivery robots

Cyclists may soon have to share bike lanes with DoorDash delivery robots

May 20, 2026
Cyclists may soon have to share bike lanes with DoorDash delivery robots
Business|Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Woman dies after falling in uncovered manhole in Manhattan

Woman dies after falling in uncovered manhole in Manhattan

May 20, 2026
Woman dies after falling in uncovered manhole in Manhattan
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Residents come together to fundraise for understaffed fire district

Residents come together to fundraise for understaffed fire district

May 20, 2026
Residents come together to fundraise for understaffed fire district
Crime|Environment|Technology

Driver survives terrifying close call with falling steel beam under ramp

Driver survives terrifying close call with falling steel beam under ramp

May 20, 2026
Driver survives terrifying close call with falling steel beam under ramp
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|US

Firefighters free woman pinned by large stone

Firefighters free woman pinned by large stone

May 20, 2026
Firefighters free woman pinned by large stone
Crime|Environment|Health|Travel

Driver dies after car plunges more than 400 feet off cliff

Driver dies after car plunges more than 400 feet off cliff

May 20, 2026
Driver dies after car plunges more than 400 feet off cliff
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle

Homeowner shares fears after tree crashes onto property during high winds

Homeowner shares fears after tree crashes onto property during high winds

May 20, 2026
Homeowner shares fears after tree crashes onto property during high winds
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science|Technology|US|Videos

NTSB probes why a UPS jet lost an engine and crashed on takeoff

NTSB probes why a UPS jet lost an engine and crashed on takeoff

May 19, 2026
NTSB probes why a UPS jet lost an engine and crashed on takeoff
Education|Entertainment|Environment

9-year-old using love of outdoors to inspire other kids to protect wildlife

9-year-old using love of outdoors to inspire other kids to protect wildlife

May 20, 2026
9-year-old using love of outdoors to inspire other kids to protect wildlife
Environment|Science|World

The worst climate future is less likely, but the best one is slipping away, scientists say

Both the old best and worst case future scenarios in the fight against climate change are being jettisoned by the world’s top scientists as they prepare the next series of huge United Nations reports

May 19, 2026
The worst climate future is less likely, but the best one is slipping away, scientists say
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|US

Man's cat dies from rat poison as pest control concerns grow

Man's cat dies from rat poison as pest control concerns grow

May 20, 2026
Man's cat dies from rat poison as pest control concerns grow
Environment|Europe|Political|World

Palestinians in Gaza mark anniversary of 1948 mass uprooting and say today's catastrophe is worse

Millions of Palestinians are marking the 78th anniversary of the Nakba

May 15, 2026
Palestinians in Gaza mark anniversary of 1948 mass uprooting and say today's catastrophe is worse
Education|Environment|Science|World

Maldives investigates if Italian divers went too deep in fatal cave dive

Maldivian authorities are investigating multiple possible factors behind the deaths of five Italian divers in a deepwater

May 18, 2026
Maldives investigates if Italian divers went too deep in fatal cave dive
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Parents, kids ride ‘bike bus’ to school for fitness, fun and safety

Parents, kids ride ‘bike bus’ to school for fitness, fun and safety

May 19, 2026
Parents, kids ride ‘bike bus’ to school for fitness, fun and safety
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Self-censorship, more stress, tougher recruiting – we asked US researchers how the Trump administration’s science policies have affected them

What do US researchers make of all the Trump administration science-related policy changes? A survey of 280 academic scientists asked them.

May 19, 2026
Self-censorship, more stress, tougher recruiting – we asked US researchers how the Trump administration’s science policies have affected them
Business|Environment|Science|Sports|Technology

Formula 1 racing shows the hard part of reaching net-zero carbon emissions isn’t the engineering

Many Formula 1 innovations have made their way from the racetrack to regular roads. But technological improvements can only go so far toward limiting greenhouse gas emissions.

May 19, 2026
Formula 1 racing shows the hard part of reaching net-zero carbon emissions isn’t the engineering
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

SpaceX's upgraded Starship V3 ready for debut launch ahead of IPO

SpaceX is poised this week to conduct the 12th uncrewed test flight of its next-generation Starship rocket, the first of a newly

May 19, 2026
SpaceX's upgraded Starship V3 ready for debut launch ahead of IPO
Business|Economy|Environment|MidEast|World

Video and satellite photos show Iran war oil spill on Persian Gulf island

A mysterious attack on an Iranian oil refinery during the Iran war caused an oil spill that affected a nearby Persian Gulf island that’s a protected breeding ground for wildlife

May 19, 2026
Video and satellite photos show Iran war oil spill on Persian Gulf island
Arts|Business|Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

A de-extinction company has hatched live chicks from an artificial eggshell

A biotech company that aims to resurrect lost creatures says it has hatched live chicks in an artificial environment

May 19, 2026
A de-extinction company has hatched live chicks from an artificial eggshell
Environment|Science|World

From ‘ghost sharks’ to ‘death ball’ sponges: Scientists find more than 1,100 wild and unusual ocean species

From ‘ghost sharks’ to ‘death ball’ sponges: Scientists find more than 1,100 wild and unusual ocean species

May 19, 2026
From ‘ghost sharks’ to ‘death ball’ sponges: Scientists find more than 1,100 wild and unusual ocean species
Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Technology|World

How to oil-proof your life

How to oil-proof your life

May 19, 2026
How to oil-proof your life
Crime|Environment|Europe|World

Rescuers search for 3 missing after German building collapse possibly caused by gas explosion

Rescue teams in Germany are searching for three people missing after a building collapsed in the eastern city of Görlitz near the Polish border

May 19, 2026
Rescuers search for 3 missing after German building collapse possibly caused by gas explosion
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

What previous Super El Niños can tell us about the next one

What previous Super El Niños can tell us about the next one

May 19, 2026
What previous Super El Niños can tell us about the next one
Australia|Business|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle

Lettuce introduce you to the live frog found in this grocery store salad bag

An Australian farmer has found a live frog in a bag of lettuce

May 19, 2026
Lettuce introduce you to the live frog found in this grocery store salad bag
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

The best expert-vetted sunscreens of 2026

The best expert-vetted sunscreens of 2026

May 19, 2026
The best expert-vetted sunscreens of 2026
Environment|Science|US|World

Severe storms push east after multi-day outbreak hits the Plains

Severe storms push east after multi-day outbreak hits the Plains

May 17, 2026
Severe storms push east after multi-day outbreak hits the Plains
Business|Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|US|World

Thousands ordered to evacuate as Southern California wildfire threatens homes

Authorities have ordered thousands of people to evacuate as a wind-driven wildfire threatens suburban homes in Southern California

May 19, 2026
Thousands ordered to evacuate as Southern California wildfire threatens homes
Environment|Health|Political|Science|World

Landmark regulations against ‘forever’ toxins removed by Trump administration

Landmark regulations against ‘forever’ toxins removed by Trump administration

May 19, 2026
Landmark regulations against ‘forever’ toxins removed by Trump administration
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

How Cuba reached its breaking point

Cuba is facing severe shortages, economic hardship and growing public frustration as US pressures to overthrow the government mount. CNN's Patrick Oppmann reports from the Cuban Capital.

May 18, 2026
How Cuba reached its breaking point
Environment|Science|US|World

FACT FOCUS: Trump distorts recent revisions of scientific projections of global warming

President Donald Trump blasted the accuracy of scientists' global warming projections in a social media post that itself painted a distorted view of the science, projections and policy of climate change

May 19, 2026
FACT FOCUS: Trump distorts recent revisions of scientific projections of global warming
Environment

New Mexico wildfire sparked by fatal medical plane crash spreads quickly in rural area

A wildfire sparked by the fatal crash of a small medical plane in New Mexico has triggered evacuations for a rural area north of the Capitan Mountains and closures in the Lincoln National Forest

May 19, 2026
New Mexico wildfire sparked by fatal medical plane crash spreads quickly in rural area
Arts|Crime|Education|Environment|Science

Utah Museum and BLM partnership honored for work to recover 100-thousand Indigenous cultural items

Utah Museum and BLM partnership honored for work to recover 100-thousand Indigenous cultural items

May 19, 2026
Utah Museum and BLM partnership honored for work to recover 100-thousand Indigenous cultural items
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Snake bite victim describes 'excruciating pain'

Snake bite victim describes 'excruciating pain'

May 19, 2026
Snake bite victim describes 'excruciating pain'
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Interview

Farmers across Utah County feel the impact after freeze, crop losses

Farmers across Utah County feel the impact after freeze, crop losses

May 19, 2026
Farmers across Utah County feel the impact after freeze, crop losses
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Utah State University works with refugee community to provide affordable food

Utah State University works with refugee community to provide affordable food

May 19, 2026
Utah State University works with refugee community to provide affordable food
Education|Environment

Students train wild mustangs adopted from the Bureau of Land Management

Students train wild mustangs adopted from the Bureau of Land Management

May 19, 2026
Students train wild mustangs adopted from the Bureau of Land Management
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|Technology|World

Explosion at Searsmont lumber mill kills Maine firefighter, leaves multiple in critical condition

Explosion at Searsmont lumber mill kills Maine firefighter, leaves multiple in critical condition

May 19, 2026
Explosion at Searsmont lumber mill kills Maine firefighter, leaves multiple in critical condition
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Environment|US

Spectators describe moments after mid-air collision at air show

Spectators describe moments after mid-air collision at air show

May 19, 2026
Spectators describe moments after mid-air collision at air show
Business|Environment|World

Brazilian court to rule on whether Belo Sun’s Amazon gold mine stays suspended

A Brazilian court is set to rule on the controversial Volta Grande gold mine project in the Amazon, operated by Canadian company Belo Sun

May 19, 2026
Brazilian court to rule on whether Belo Sun’s Amazon gold mine stays suspended
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Graduate inspired by fire chief father to focus on firefighters’ mental health

Graduate inspired by fire chief father to focus on firefighters’ mental health

May 19, 2026
Graduate inspired by fire chief father to focus on firefighters’ mental health
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle

Dealership can’t move sold truck after robin builds nest on tire

Dealership can’t move sold truck after robin builds nest on tire

May 19, 2026
Dealership can’t move sold truck after robin builds nest on tire
Business|Environment|Health

'We need help': Black dust covers town as residents face renewed pollution fears

'We need help': Black dust covers town as residents face renewed pollution fears

May 19, 2026
'We need help': Black dust covers town as residents face renewed pollution fears
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

‘I really, really love this girl’: Reading program creates unlikely friendships across

‘I really, really love this girl’: Reading program creates unlikely friendships across

May 19, 2026
‘I really, really love this girl’: Reading program creates unlikely friendships across
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health

Dog saved by Iowa State vet students and doctors surprises everyone at commencement

Dog saved by Iowa State vet students and doctors surprises everyone at commencement

May 19, 2026
Dog saved by Iowa State vet students and doctors surprises everyone at commencement
Americas|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

A humanitarian aid ship from Mexico docks in Havana as US-Cuba tensions escalate

A ship carrying humanitarian aid from Mexico and Uruguay has arrived in Havana to help ease Cuba’s spiraling crises

May 18, 2026
A humanitarian aid ship from Mexico docks in Havana as US-Cuba tensions escalate
Environment|Science|Technology

Northern California winds topple trees, spread outages and raise wildfire concerns

Northern California winds topple trees, spread outages and raise wildfire concerns

May 19, 2026
Northern California winds topple trees, spread outages and raise wildfire concerns
Crime|Environment|Health|US

Bodycam video shows Osceola deputies wrangle alligator

Bodycam video shows Osceola deputies wrangle alligator

May 19, 2026
Bodycam video shows Osceola deputies wrangle alligator
Economy|Environment|Health|Political

Advocates call for restored funding to address contaminated water in rural California

Advocates call for restored funding to address contaminated water in rural California

May 19, 2026
Advocates call for restored funding to address contaminated water in rural California
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Robot sifter joins volunteers at Klode Park beach to pull plastic from Lake Michigan shoreline

Robot sifter joins volunteers at Klode Park beach to pull plastic from Lake Michigan shoreline

May 19, 2026
Robot sifter joins volunteers at Klode Park beach to pull plastic from Lake Michigan shoreline
Environment|Europe|Political|World

Greenland's prime minister tells Trump's envoy self-determination cannot be negotiated

Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen says a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy to the Arctic, Jeff Landry, was positive but emphasized Greenland's commitment to self-determination

May 18, 2026
Greenland's prime minister tells Trump's envoy self-determination cannot be negotiated
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Decorum on display: how fictional character Atticus Finch inspired change in our courthouse

Decorum on display: how fictional character Atticus Finch inspired change in our courthouse

May 18, 2026
Decorum on display: how fictional character Atticus Finch inspired change in our courthouse
Education|Environment|Technology

KU architecture students build house for community members transitioning out of homelessness

KU architecture students build house for community members transitioning out of homelessness

May 18, 2026
KU architecture students build house for community members transitioning out of homelessness
Economy|Environment|Technology

US House lawmakers propose $130 annual EV fee to pay for road repairs

U.S.

May 18, 2026
US House lawmakers propose $130 annual EV fee to pay for road repairs
Business|Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Authorities seize bison herd, cite owner for animal neglect

Authorities seize bison herd, cite owner for animal neglect

May 18, 2026
Authorities seize bison herd, cite owner for animal neglect
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|US

US Supreme Court turns away Eli Lilly's challenge to whistleblower law

The U.S.

May 18, 2026
US Supreme Court turns away Eli Lilly's challenge to whistleblower law
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

Ebola and hantavirus have Africa talking 'health sovereignty' as donor support fades

A new Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda is highlighting Africa's struggle with reduced international aid

May 18, 2026
Ebola and hantavirus have Africa talking 'health sovereignty' as donor support fades
Environment|Europe|Sports|Travel|World

Italy's foreign minister says divers found bodies of 4 Italians in Maldives sea cave

Italy’s Foreign Ministry says rescuers have found the bodies of four Italian divers inside an underwater cave in the Maldives

May 18, 2026
Italy's foreign minister says divers found bodies of 4 Italians in Maldives sea cave
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Why do ships under attack call this tiny office?

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

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

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

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

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

What are those orange balls on some power lines?

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

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

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

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

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

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

An asteroid discovered days ago will narrowly miss Earth

An asteroid discovered days ago will narrowly miss Earth

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Equinix faces challenge to Cape Town data centres over environmental concerns

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Can coffee thrive in the shadow of the city?

Can coffee thrive in the shadow of the city?

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

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

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

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

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

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

May 17, 2026
Timmy, the stranded humpback whale, found dead off Danish coast
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Maine communities mourn the 27-year-old firefighter killed in a lumber mill explosion

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

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

Humpback whale released after spectacular rescue effort found dead off Denmark

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

May 16, 2026
Humpback whale released after spectacular rescue effort found dead off Denmark
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As global crises multiply, scores of US diplomats say they have been forced out

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Scientists find climate change is reducing oxygen in rivers worldwide

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

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

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

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May 14, 2026
CNN brings you inside Cuba as recent developments worsen the country's energy crisis
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New species of giant dinosaur identified from remains found in Thailand

New species of giant dinosaur identified from remains found in Thailand

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Explosive device safely detonated after being found in critical Alabama reservoir

Explosive device safely detonated after being found in critical Alabama reservoir

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

U.S.

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

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

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

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

CIA chief visits Cuba as Trump urges sweeping changes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Detective works full time to revisit decades-old cold cases

Detective works full time to revisit decades-old cold cases

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Who shops at farmers markets in the US?

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

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

Cuba's electrical grid suffers partial collapse as protests flare

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

US EPA proposes delaying enforcement of Biden vehicle pollution rule

The U.S.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Man charged after allegedly hurling rock at endangered monk seal

Man charged after allegedly hurling rock at endangered monk seal

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

May 14, 2026
Cuba’s energy crisis to worsen as donated Russian oil runs out, minister warns
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Supreme Court revives suit against major logistics company with potentially big effects on industry

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

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

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

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

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

Scientists dig up Southeast Asia's largest dinosaur in Thailand

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parts of Somalia face famine risk for first time since 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Horde of amorous peacocks ruffles feathers in Italian seaside town

Horde of amorous peacocks ruffles feathers in Italian seaside town

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Honda just lost money for the first time in 70 years

Honda just lost money for the first time in 70 years

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The U.S.

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

Protests flare across Havana as power cuts deepen amid US blockade

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

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

Australian court finds grocery giant Coles misled shoppers over discounts

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

US FAA to equip its airport vehicles with transponders

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BP to meet union leaders next week for Whiting refinery negotiations

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hatchery delivers chicks to care home for therapy

Hatchery delivers chicks to care home for therapy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Duck recovering after arrow found through its bill

Duck recovering after arrow found through its bill

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

Procession honors Maine Warden who died in Tuesday plane crash

Procession honors Maine Warden who died in Tuesday plane crash

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Scientists find clues that a new tectonic plate boundary is forming

Scientists find clues that a new tectonic plate boundary is forming

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

Ukraine attacks Russian energy sites - what has been hit?

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

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

Top French court rejects Amazon challenge over French book delivery fees

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

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

Fervo Energy raises $1.89 billion in US IPO

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

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

How has the Iran war affected Middle East states?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

German cabinet agrees to replace green-friendly heating law

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

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

Pemex confirms death of worker injured in explosion at Oaxaca refinery

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

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

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

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

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

Airlines tackle fuel cost surge with price hikes, outlook cuts

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Helsinki's costly cycling push draws crowds - and criticism

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

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

China's fishing fleet raises concerns off Argentina

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The trading arm of Vietnam's state oil company

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

Incoming BHP CEO to consider bolt-on acquisitions for growth

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

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

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

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

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

Global EV demand rises for second month, data shows

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The U.S.

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

Union says BP delaying negotiations following Whiting refinery lockout

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fire reported on natural gas platform off Santa Barbara coast

Fire reported on natural gas platform off Santa Barbara coast

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rare dinosaur species being studied at the Cincinnati Museum Center

Rare dinosaur species being studied at the Cincinnati Museum Center

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Remembering the Virginia leader who helped bring MLK to Peanut Park

Remembering the Virginia leader who helped bring MLK to Peanut Park

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Student rescues woman from burning home

Student rescues woman from burning home

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

Maryland farm fire kills 35,000 chickens, officials say

Maryland farm fire kills 35,000 chickens, officials say

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

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

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

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

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

The U.S.

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

Lobbying battle intensifies as E15 ethanol bill nears US vote

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

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

Great horned owls may help homeowners with rodent control

Great horned owls may help homeowners with rodent control

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

Peach growers struggle after Del Monte cannery closure

Peach growers struggle after Del Monte cannery closure

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

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

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

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

Firefighter creates program to help women break into the fire service

Firefighter creates program to help women break into the fire service

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

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

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

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

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

The U.S.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tesla ups investment in boost to Berlin battery cell production

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Invasive plant threatens livelihoods in Colombia’s largest coastal wetland

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

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

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

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

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

Ecuador's Espinosa joins battle to lead United Nations

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

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

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

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

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

The shadowy network of Chinese oil refineries funding Iran

The shadowy network of Chinese oil refineries funding Iran

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Malaysia searches for 14 missing after migrant boat capsizes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

US state governor pushes for grid reforms as power bills swell

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trump nominates fired FEMA leader to again lead the agency

U.S.

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

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

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

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

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

U.S.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fervo Energy eyes $7.4 billion valuation in upsized US IPO

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Taiwan says it drove away Chinese research ship

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Take a journey from pioneer life to present day at Farmamerica

Take a journey from pioneer life to present day at Farmamerica

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

Police investigating reports of gas being stolen from vehicles

Police investigating reports of gas being stolen from vehicles

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

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

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

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

Community rallies for pet rescue after 23 cats killed in fire

Community rallies for pet rescue after 23 cats killed in fire

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

Bodies retrieved from Indonesian volcano after eruption kills 3 hikers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Venezuela interim president arrives in Netherlands for Esequibo region hearing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Two Singaporeans confirmed dead in Indonesia volcano eruption, bodies retrieved

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

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

Iran war disruptions spark higher costs and lost income in Bangladesh

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Why millions of Americans pay for unfinished electricity projects

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Multiple hikers killed, others rescued after volcano erupts in Indonesia

Multiple hikers killed, others rescued after volcano erupts in Indonesia

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Maryland lawmakers await answers after air base jet fuel spill

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trump releases government UFO files, more expected

At the order of U.S.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A look inside Amazon's drone delivery service in Pontiac

A look inside Amazon's drone delivery service in Pontiac

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

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

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

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

Volcanic eruption on a remote Indonesian island kills 3 hikers

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

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

Russia says radiation levels are normal after fires near Chornobyl

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Russian drones swarm smaller Ukrainian power stations, data shows

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

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

Somalia faces severe malnutrition crisis as WFP warns of aid halt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

US hybrid-car sales soar, along with gas prices

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

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

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

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

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

Trump on Tour

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

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

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

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

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

David Attenborough at 100: Key moments from an extraordinary life

David Attenborough at 100: Key moments from an extraordinary life

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

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

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

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

Some Unilever investors seek ESG reassurances in McCormick food deal

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Death toll rises to 37 in China fireworks factory blast

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

U.S.

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

Father saves his son from falling power lines

Father saves his son from falling power lines

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

Flower shops plan deliveries carefully as gas prices surge

Flower shops plan deliveries carefully as gas prices surge

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

Community rallies to keep Grocery Store open after Fire

Community rallies to keep Grocery Store open after Fire

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

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

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

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

Martin County Fire Rescue gets therapy dog to help with stress

Martin County Fire Rescue gets therapy dog to help with stress

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A couple is working to protect a vital resource in a Texas village

A couple is working to protect a vital resource in a Texas village

May 07, 2026
A couple is working to protect a vital resource in a Texas village
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

A decoy duck carver keeping a tradition alive

A decoy duck carver keeping a tradition alive

May 07, 2026
A decoy duck carver keeping a tradition alive
Arts|Environment|Food

Winery loses almost all of its grapes after late Virginia frost: 'We need you'

Winery loses almost all of its grapes after late Virginia frost: 'We need you'

May 07, 2026
Winery loses almost all of its grapes after late Virginia frost: 'We need you'
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|MidEast|Travel|World

Indian seafarers endured nightly blasts, lack of food in Iran war ordeal

Nightly explosions of drones and missiles terrified Indian sailor Tithi Chiranjeevi after his ship was stranded in Iran for more than a month by the Strait

May 07, 2026
Indian seafarers endured nightly blasts, lack of food in Iran war ordeal
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Cheniere reports Q1 loss but raises 2026 outlook on higher LNG output, margins

Cheniere Energy said on Thursday that Middle East supply disruptions were tightening global LNG markets and increasing competition for flexible U.S

May 07, 2026
Cheniere reports Q1 loss but raises 2026 outlook on higher LNG output, margins
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

Air conditioning battery program for renters could help cities manage grid stress during heat waves

A renter-friendly pilot program in New York City is aiming to reduce strain on the power grid while helping customers with power bills

May 07, 2026
Air conditioning battery program for renters could help cities manage grid stress during heat waves
Arts|Education|Environment|Opinion|Science

Trump’s new ‘Coalie’ mascot and myth of ‘clean, beautiful coal’ have a long history in advertising

Ads from the 19th and 20th centuries shows how the industry has long tried to promote coal as clean and even healthy, despite evidence to the contrary.

May 07, 2026
Trump’s new ‘Coalie’ mascot and myth of ‘clean, beautiful coal’ have a long history in advertising
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Online hate groups sustain their messages by repeating powerful stories or routinely adding new allegations

Repeating harmful ideas online, or regularly making fresh accusations, keeps hate groups alive.

May 07, 2026
Online hate groups sustain their messages by repeating powerful stories or routinely adding new allegations
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Tensions over pro-Israel lobbying group highlight rifts in Democratic primaries

A growing number of Democratic primary challengers are making opposition to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee a campaign issue as they seek to

May 07, 2026
Tensions over pro-Israel lobbying group highlight rifts in Democratic primaries
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Hungry to sell, UAE slips hidden oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz

With their location trackers shut off to avoid Iranian attacks, the United Arab Emirates and buyers have recently sailed several

May 07, 2026
Hungry to sell, UAE slips hidden oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

EV maker Polestar's quarterly loss widens as tariffs, pricing pressure weigh on margins

Sweden's Polestar reported a bigger first-quarter loss on Thursday, as pricing pressure and U.S. tariffs offset stronger sales, sending its

May 07, 2026
EV maker Polestar's quarterly loss widens as tariffs, pricing pressure weigh on margins
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets

Americold forms cold storage joint venture with investment firm EQT

Americold Realty Trust said on Thursday it has formed a joint venture with investment firm EQT's Active Core Infrastructure fund that would focus on cold-storage warehouses in North

May 07, 2026
Americold forms cold storage joint venture with investment firm EQT
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Iran war to accelerate China's shift to electric trucks from diesel

The jump in diesel prices triggered by the Iran war is expected to accelerate electrification of China’s heavy truck fleet this year, analysts

May 07, 2026
Iran war to accelerate China's shift to electric trucks from diesel
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

The Pentagon is delaying wind power development — even on private land

The Pentagon is delaying wind power development — even on private land

May 07, 2026
The Pentagon is delaying wind power development — even on private land
Environment|Science|World

Iraq's historic marshes revive as water returns after years of drought

After years of drought that left large swathes of Iraq's historic marshes cracked and empty, rising water levels are beginning to revive the

May 07, 2026
Iraq's historic marshes revive as water returns after years of drought
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Maersk says energy crunch to persist even if Iran peace deal struck

Shipping group Maersk warned on Thursday that the Iran war had pushed its fuel costs up by nearly $500 million a month and that the

May 07, 2026
Maersk says energy crunch to persist even if Iran peace deal struck
Business|Economy|Environment|World

ASEAN presses for joint response to Iran war fallout as energy crisis weighs

The fallout of the Middle East crisis took centre stage at meetings of the Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN on Thursday, with

May 07, 2026
ASEAN presses for joint response to Iran war fallout as energy crisis weighs
Business|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Lifestyle|World

After the Los Angeles wildfires, clergy crossed denominational lines and forged new bonds

Faith leaders in Southern California are uniting after devastating twin wildfires that hit the region in January 2025 causing unprecedented losses

May 07, 2026
After the Los Angeles wildfires, clergy crossed denominational lines and forged new bonds
Environment|Health|Science

Trump’s new surgeon general pick deepens MAHA-MAGA rift

Trump’s new surgeon general pick deepens MAHA-MAGA rift

May 07, 2026
Trump’s new surgeon general pick deepens MAHA-MAGA rift
Business|Economy|Election|Environment|Political

Republicans once saw Michigan as ripe for a takeover, but the mood is shifting

Michigan Republicans once viewed 2026 as their best chance to reclaim power in the battleground state

May 07, 2026
Republicans once saw Michigan as ripe for a takeover, but the mood is shifting
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|World

‘I am trying to stay alive.’ Jobs at mom-and-pop shops are disappearing

‘I am trying to stay alive.’ Jobs at mom-and-pop shops are disappearing

May 07, 2026
‘I am trying to stay alive.’ Jobs at mom-and-pop shops are disappearing
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|Travel|World

AirAsia bets big on efficiency with order for 150 Airbus A220 jets listed for $19 billion

Budget airline AirAsia has announced an order for 150 Airbus A220-300 jets, valued at about $19 billion at list prices

May 07, 2026
AirAsia bets big on efficiency with order for 150 Airbus A220 jets listed for $19 billion
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Technology

Tech is betting on a former executive in the race for California governor

Tech leaders are betting on a former executive to take the lead in the California governor's race

May 07, 2026
Tech is betting on a former executive in the race for California governor
Environment|Health|Science|Travel|World

Hantavirus is on the rise in Argentina, where a stricken cruise ship began its journey

Officials and experts in Argentina are scrambling to figure out if their country is the source of a deadly hantavirus outbreak that has gripped an Atlantic cruise

May 06, 2026
Hantavirus is on the rise in Argentina, where a stricken cruise ship began its journey
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Hopes for reopening the Strait of Hormuz push Asian shares higher, as oil prices hold above $100

Asian shares are sharply higher, with Tokyo's Nikkei 225 up 6%

May 07, 2026
Hopes for reopening the Strait of Hormuz push Asian shares higher, as oil prices hold above $100
Arts|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|MidEast|Opinion|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|US|Videos|World

Justice Department targets slow immigration judges as Trump pushes faster deportations

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Justice Department is working to remove immigration judges who are slow or not following the law

May 07, 2026
Justice Department targets slow immigration judges as Trump pushes faster deportations
Africa|Business|Environment|Europe|World

European fishing firms reflag ships to tap Indian Ocean tuna quotas, report finds

A new report reveals European companies have taken a third of the Indian Ocean's tropical tuna catch

May 07, 2026
European fishing firms reflag ships to tap Indian Ocean tuna quotas, report finds
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Iran reviewing US proposal to end war, though key demands remain unaddressed

Iran said on Wednesday it was reviewing a U.S. peace proposal that sources said would formally

May 06, 2026
Iran reviewing US proposal to end war, though key demands remain unaddressed
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Basis stays steady as cold and drought threaten crops

Basis bids for hard red winter wheat remained flat in the southern U.S. Plains on Wednesday while merchandisers eyed the risk for cold weather to hurt drought-hit crops.

May 07, 2026
Basis stays steady as cold and drought threaten crops
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

Nutrien posts higher profit as prices rise, flags tight nitrogen supply

Canada's Nutrien reported a rise in first-quarter profit on Wednesday, benefiting from higher sales and prices across its fertilizer segments, with the world's top potash producer

May 07, 2026
Nutrien posts higher profit as prices rise, flags tight nitrogen supply
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

US power grid operator PJM is considering market overhaul

PJM Interconnection, the largest U.S. power grid operator, said on Wednesday it is considering market changes that could reshape how electricity is bought

May 06, 2026
US power grid operator PJM is considering market overhaul
Economy|Environment|Science|Sports

Recreational fishing in the US catches far more fish than previously estimated

Combining more than 15,000 reports from 36 states, researchers estimate that recreational fishing puts $3 billion worth of food on Americans’ tables each year.

May 07, 2026
Recreational fishing in the US catches far more fish than previously estimated
Environment|Science|World

Kilauea Erupts: 46th episode ends after 9 hours of fountaining at Halema’uma’u Summit

Kilauea Erupts: 46th episode ends after 9 hours of fountaining at Halema’uma’u Summit

May 07, 2026
Kilauea Erupts: 46th episode ends after 9 hours of fountaining at Halema’uma’u Summit
Business|Economy|Environment|World

NextDecade sees Middle East conflict boosting long-term LNG ship charters

Ongoing conflict in the Middle East and other disruptions will lead to more companies hiring LNG ships under long-term contracts rather than on the spot

May 06, 2026
NextDecade sees Middle East conflict boosting long-term LNG ship charters
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance

Asheville City Council to decide where to direct $18M+ in Helene recovery funds

Asheville City Council to decide where to direct $18M+ in Helene recovery funds

May 07, 2026
Asheville City Council to decide where to direct $18M+ in Helene recovery funds
Education|Environment|Health|Science

Nebraska 'Drive Thru' gives out free radon, lead, and water testing

Nebraska 'Drive Thru' gives out free radon, lead, and water testing

May 07, 2026
Nebraska 'Drive Thru' gives out free radon, lead, and water testing
Crime|Environment|Political|World

Protester comes down from atop Washington bridge ending 5-day stand against AI and Iran war

A Florida-based activist who camped out atop one of Washington’s bridges for five days has ended his protest vigil

May 06, 2026
Protester comes down from atop Washington bridge ending 5-day stand against AI and Iran war
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment

Marianne Boruch wins $100,000 Jackson Poetry Prize as judges hail human genius in AI age

Marianne Boruch has received the Jackson Poetry Prize for “exceptional talent.”

May 06, 2026
Marianne Boruch wins $100,000 Jackson Poetry Prize as judges hail human genius in AI age
Environment|Science|Travel|World

Huge 2025 tsunami in Alaska fjord was second-highest on record

Tracy Arm Fjord, in southeastern Alaska within the Tongass National Forest, presents a majestic vista, with a narrow sea inlet surrounded by towering granite cliffs,

May 06, 2026
Huge 2025 tsunami in Alaska fjord was second-highest on record
Economy|Environment|Health|World

Bosnian town seeks answers after hundreds test positive for lead in their blood

(Removes reference to "danger threshold" in paragraph 10 and adds WHO recommendation for when exposure should be identified and terminated) By Amel Emric and Daria Sito-Sucic VARES, Bosnia and

May 06, 2026
Bosnian town seeks answers after hundreds test positive for lead in their blood
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US says airline jet fuel costs jumped $1.8 billion or 56% in March

Major U.S. passenger airlines spent just over $5 billion on jet fuel in March, up $1.8 billion or 56% from what they spent in February, the U.S.

May 06, 2026
US says airline jet fuel costs jumped $1.8 billion or 56% in March
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

NY Fed report finds gas price surge hitting lower incomes harder

By Michael S.

May 06, 2026
NY Fed report finds gas price surge hitting lower incomes harder
Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

'I won't know unless I try': Family farm experiments with agrivoltaics for crop production

'I won't know unless I try': Family farm experiments with agrivoltaics for crop production

May 06, 2026
'I won't know unless I try': Family farm experiments with agrivoltaics for crop production
Business|Crime|Environment|Health|Science

Chemical leak sends 10 to hospital: Resident shares what he saw

Chemical leak sends 10 to hospital: Resident shares what he saw

May 06, 2026
Chemical leak sends 10 to hospital: Resident shares what he saw
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

'We could have been killed': Video shows alleged drunk driver crash into family's yard

'We could have been killed': Video shows alleged drunk driver crash into family's yard

May 06, 2026
'We could have been killed': Video shows alleged drunk driver crash into family's yard
Education|Environment|Travel

Heavy snow falls across Colorado

Heavy snow falls across Colorado

May 06, 2026
Heavy snow falls across Colorado
Crime|Environment|Health|US

Rare albino deer fatally struck by vehicle in Farmington Hills, officials say

Rare albino deer fatally struck by vehicle in Farmington Hills, officials say

May 06, 2026
Rare albino deer fatally struck by vehicle in Farmington Hills, officials say
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Microsoft may shelve 2030 clean energy target as AI lifts power use, Bloomberg News reports

Microsoft is considering delaying or abandoning its 2030 goal of matching its entire hourly electricity use with renewable energy purchases, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday,

May 06, 2026
Microsoft may shelve 2030 clean energy target as AI lifts power use, Bloomberg News reports
Education|Environment|Sports|World

Indigenous soccer team makes professional debut in Brazil to score goals and fight prejudice

From a village on the coast of Rio de Janeiro state, Indigenous people have founded a professional soccer team made up solely of players from across

May 06, 2026
Indigenous soccer team makes professional debut in Brazil to score goals and fight prejudice
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Environment|Sports|US

Ted Turner, outspoken founder of CNN, dies at 87

Ted Turner, the brash sportsman and entrepreneur whose ambition and instincts led to a media empire that included groundbreaking news network CNN, has died,

May 06, 2026
Ted Turner, outspoken founder of CNN, dies at 87
Arts|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|Technology|World

Photos show Queens antisemitic vandalism suspects, NYPD says

Photos show Queens antisemitic vandalism suspects, NYPD says

May 06, 2026
Photos show Queens antisemitic vandalism suspects, NYPD says
Americas|Crime|Education|Environment|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|US

Boy killed by falling tree at Melrose, Massachusetts playground spent "last moments laughing and playing tag"

Boy killed by falling tree at Melrose, Massachusetts playground spent "last moments laughing and playing tag"

May 06, 2026
Boy killed by falling tree at Melrose, Massachusetts playground spent "last moments laughing and playing tag"
Business|Environment|Europe|World

Crew rescued after ship with cargo of baking soda sinks off Greece

Greece has rescued all nine crew members of a cargo ship that hit rocks and sank off the South Aegean island of Andros early on Wednesday, a coast guard official said.

May 06, 2026
Crew rescued after ship with cargo of baking soda sinks off Greece
Arts|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health

US violent crime is at its lowest in more than a century – but the funding that helped reduce it is disappearing

A historic drop in violent crime, including the murder rate, is at risk after the cancellation of federal funding for programs that helped make the decline possible.

May 06, 2026
US violent crime is at its lowest in more than a century – but the funding that helped reduce it is disappearing
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Alaska’s near-record landslide tsunami sent a wave 1,580 feet up the fjord walls – and left clues for building a warning system

The tsunami struck just 12 hours after a cruise ship had left the fjord, rattling the tourism industry.

May 06, 2026
Alaska’s near-record landslide tsunami sent a wave 1,580 feet up the fjord walls – and left clues for building a warning system
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Fire is transforming the US West’s public lands – research shows overlooked cost to recreation

Wildfires in Colorado are reshaping landscapes and visitor habits.

May 06, 2026
Fire is transforming the US West’s public lands – research shows overlooked cost to recreation
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Using diesel generators to power the AI revolution would kill hundreds of Americans a year

Using existing backup generators as regular sources of electricity would emit lots of pollution into American skies and endanger people’s health.

May 06, 2026
Using diesel generators to power the AI revolution would kill hundreds of Americans a year
Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Ride a jet ski through a re-creation of an Alaska mega-tsunami with the help of science

Ride a jet ski through a re-creation of an Alaska mega-tsunami with the help of science

May 06, 2026
Ride a jet ski through a re-creation of an Alaska mega-tsunami with the help of science
Americas|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Venezuela tells UN court that mineral-rich part of Guyana was fraudulently taken in colonial era

Venezuela insists that a mineral-rich region of Guyana was fraudulently taken in the 19th century

May 06, 2026
Venezuela tells UN court that mineral-rich part of Guyana was fraudulently taken in colonial era
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political

Affordability beats other top issues for MAHA voters, poll finds

Even for the "Make America Healthy Again" advocates who helped usher President Donald Trump back to the White House for a second term, affordability will

May 06, 2026
Affordability beats other top issues for MAHA voters, poll finds
Americas|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Venezuela tells the World Court it has no jurisdiction in dispute with Guyana over oil-rich territory

Venezuela told judges at the United Nations' highest court, the World Court, on Wednesday that it rejects its jurisdiction in its century-old

May 06, 2026
Venezuela tells the World Court it has no jurisdiction in dispute with Guyana over oil-rich territory
Environment|Science|World

Study says trees counter half the world's urban heating, but not in the places that need it most

Tree cover globally cools nearly half the warming from built-up cities, but it’s doing it more in richer, cooler areas and less in hotter poorer areas where it’s needed most

May 06, 2026
Study says trees counter half the world's urban heating, but not in the places that need it most
Business|Crime|Environment|World

China to probe deadly fireworks factory blast

Senior Chinese officials took charge of rescue and relief efforts after a fireworks factory explosion killed 26 and

May 06, 2026
China to probe deadly fireworks factory blast
Business|Environment|Europe|World

Eastern Poland forest fire kills pilot, scorches over 200 hectares

A pilot was killed and more than 200 hectares of forest scorched after a firefighting plane crashed while battling a major blaze in eastern Poland's protected Solska Forest,

May 06, 2026
Eastern Poland forest fire kills pilot, scorches over 200 hectares
Environment|Health|Science|Travel|World

Antarctica's tourism boom raises concerns about contamination and disease

A deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship that visited Antarctica has highlighted a growing tourism trend

May 06, 2026
Antarctica's tourism boom raises concerns about contamination and disease
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

BHP CFO says new investors buying in on copper exposure, AI demand

BHP's Chief Financial Officer Vandita Pant said on Wednesday that a new and broader set of investors were buying into the company as AI

May 06, 2026
BHP CFO says new investors buying in on copper exposure, AI demand
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Lynas CEO says US, Europe rules sway buyers from Chinese rare earths

New government regulations in the U.S. and Europe are helping to push customers to buy rare earth

May 06, 2026
Lynas CEO says US, Europe rules sway buyers from Chinese rare earths
Environment|Health|Science|Travel|World

Inside the cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak

Footage obtained by The Associated Press of a cruise ship in a rare-virus outbreak shows deserted decks and medical teams in protective gear as the vessel and its nearly 150 passengers and crew waited another day for help off West Africa

May 05, 2026
Inside the cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Technology

Rivian developing variants of its more affordable R2 EVs

Rivian is working on undisclosed variants of its R2 electric vehicles, the company's CEO said, days after starting volume production of the smaller and

May 06, 2026
Rivian developing variants of its more affordable R2 EVs
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|US|World

China's top envoy meets with Iran's in Beijing as Trump pauses US effort in the Strait

President Donald Trump says he is pausing the U.S. effort to guide stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz to allow time for a deal to end the Iran war, but that the American forces’ blockade of Iranian ports would remain in place

May 05, 2026
China's top envoy meets with Iran's in Beijing as Trump pauses US effort in the Strait
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US gasoline prices top $4.50 a gallon as summer driving season nears

The U.S. national average retail price of gasoline surpassed $4.50 a gallon on Tuesday for the first time since July 2022, data from GasBuddy showed, as the U.S

May 06, 2026
US gasoline prices top $4.50 a gallon as summer driving season nears
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Gasoline costs 50% more in the US than it did before the Iran war

The price of a gallon of regular gasoline climbed 31 cents in the past week, spiking to an average of $4.48 per gallon Tuesday, according to AAA

May 06, 2026
Gasoline costs 50% more in the US than it did before the Iran war
Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|US|World

The Latest: Trump says he has paused effort to guide vessels from the Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump says he has paused the U.S. effort to guide stranded commercial vessels from the Strait of Hormuz to finalize a deal with Iran to end the war

May 05, 2026
The Latest: Trump says he has paused effort to guide vessels from the Strait of Hormuz
Environment|Science|US

Spring plans meet snow in Denver as a late storm could be the season's biggest

People in Colorado and Wyoming are getting out their snow shovels as a late-spring storm could bring Denver’s biggest snowfall of the season

May 06, 2026
Spring plans meet snow in Denver as a late storm could be the season's biggest
Business|Environment|Political|World

Rubio calls Hormuz resolution test for UN, urges against vetoes

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May 05, 2026
Rubio calls Hormuz resolution test for UN, urges against vetoes
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|US

Sister remembers brother who died saving her service dog

Sister remembers brother who died saving her service dog

May 06, 2026
Sister remembers brother who died saving her service dog
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Political|Science|Technology|World

FCC commissioner seeks rigorous review of foreign investment in Warner Bros deal

The sole Democrat on the Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday called for a rigorous review of the foreign ownership interests in a proposed

May 06, 2026
FCC commissioner seeks rigorous review of foreign investment in Warner Bros deal
Environment|Europe|Political|World

Zelenskyy slams Russia's ‘utter cynicism’ as strikes kill 22 in Ukraine before announced ceasefire

Ukrainian authorities say Russian drone and missile strikes during the night and into daylight hours have killed at least 22 people and wounded more than 80 others

May 05, 2026
Zelenskyy slams Russia's ‘utter cynicism’ as strikes kill 22 in Ukraine before announced ceasefire
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

California neighborhood remains without potable water

California neighborhood remains without potable water

May 06, 2026
California neighborhood remains without potable water
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets

Spirit Airlines lawyer says high jet fuel prices left carrier no alternative but to shut down

A judge in the Southern District of New York Bankruptcy Court said on Tuesday that it was "a

May 05, 2026
Spirit Airlines lawyer says high jet fuel prices left carrier no alternative but to shut down
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Are military dolphins working in the Strait of Hormuz? Probably not, but they have been part of the US Navy for decades

Are military dolphins working in the Strait of Hormuz? Probably not, but they have been part of the US Navy for decades

May 06, 2026
Are military dolphins working in the Strait of Hormuz? Probably not, but they have been part of the US Navy for decades
Environment|Health|Science

Brown pelicans starving, dying in Bay Area due to Marine heat wave, wildlife experts warn

Brown pelicans starving, dying in Bay Area due to Marine heat wave, wildlife experts warn

May 06, 2026
Brown pelicans starving, dying in Bay Area due to Marine heat wave, wildlife experts warn
Arts|Environment|Health|Political|Sports

White House East Wing debris dumped at nearby golf course has toxic metals, report says

The National Park Service says debris from the demolition of the White House East Wing that was dumped at a nearby public golf course has tested positive for lead, chromium and other toxic metals

May 06, 2026
White House East Wing debris dumped at nearby golf course has toxic metals, report says
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

White House wants to vet powerful AI models for risks − a computer scientist explains why AI safety is so difficult

Once powerful AI models are released, it’s nearly impossible to keep them from being misused. Minimizing the risk means making safety the top priority in developing the systems.

May 05, 2026
White House wants to vet powerful AI models for risks − a computer scientist explains why AI safety is so difficult
Education|Environment|Science|Travel

Peacocks, prehistoric artifacts, and a lava tube cave await visitors at this roadside stop

Peacocks, prehistoric artifacts, and a lava tube cave await visitors at this roadside stop

May 06, 2026
Peacocks, prehistoric artifacts, and a lava tube cave await visitors at this roadside stop
Business|Economy|Environment|World

G7 in talks to set up permanent unit to oversee critical minerals agenda

The Group of Seven countries are in talks to create a permanent secretariat to ensure initiatives to increase critical mineral

May 05, 2026
G7 in talks to set up permanent unit to oversee critical minerals agenda
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology|World

AirAsia, Airbus set to announce 150-jet order for A220 on Wednesday, sources say

Airbus plans to announce an order on Wednesday for about 150 A220 jets from AirAsia, in a boost for the planemaker's smallest jetliner that has recently lost orders to

May 05, 2026
AirAsia, Airbus set to announce 150-jet order for A220 on Wednesday, sources say
Environment|Science|Travel

Oceanside turns to artificial reef to save its disappearing beach

Oceanside turns to artificial reef to save its disappearing beach

May 06, 2026
Oceanside turns to artificial reef to save its disappearing beach
Crime|Economy|Environment|Science|World

A gold-fueled mining rush scars Brazil’s Amazon, spiking deforestation and mercury risks

Gold prices have surged in recent years, sparking a mining rush in the Amazon that accelerates deforestation and mercury contamination

May 05, 2026
A gold-fueled mining rush scars Brazil’s Amazon, spiking deforestation and mercury risks
Environment|Science|Technology|World

One of the planet’s biggest cities is sinking so rapidly it’s visible from space

One of the planet’s biggest cities is sinking so rapidly it’s visible from space

May 05, 2026
One of the planet’s biggest cities is sinking so rapidly it’s visible from space
Business|Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|US

Large trees crash onto homes during storms in Southeast Michigan

Large trees crash onto homes during storms in Southeast Michigan

May 05, 2026
Large trees crash onto homes during storms in Southeast Michigan
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Brazil pulp giant Suzano set to win full EU nod for $3.4 billion Kimberly-Clark deal, sources say

Brazil's Suzano, the world's largest pulp maker, is set to win unconditional EU antitrust approval for its $3.4 billion joint venture with U.S. consumer

May 05, 2026
Brazil pulp giant Suzano set to win full EU nod for $3.4 billion Kimberly-Clark deal, sources say
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

DuPont lifts forecast as price hikes offset Iran war-driven costs

Industrial materials maker DuPont raised its annual profit and sales forecasts on Tuesday after beating first-quarter estimates, as price increases helped offset

May 05, 2026
DuPont lifts forecast as price hikes offset Iran war-driven costs
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science|Technology|World

France convenes G7 on critical minerals to curb China's grip

France has called an online meeting of G7 countries for Thursday to discuss how to break China's stranglehold on critical materials, Finance Minister Roland Lescure said,

May 05, 2026
France convenes G7 on critical minerals to curb China's grip
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Wall Street regulator moves to scrap Biden-era climate rule

Wall Street's top regulator is crafting regulations to undo a dormant Biden-era

May 05, 2026
Wall Street regulator moves to scrap Biden-era climate rule
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Grain trader ADM raises profit forecast on biofuel demand outlook

Archer-Daniels-Midland shares jumped on Tuesday after the grain trader increased its full-year profit forecast and beat quarterly earnings estimates,

May 05, 2026
Grain trader ADM raises profit forecast on biofuel demand outlook
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Best meteor shower in the Southern Hemisphere peaks tonight

Best meteor shower in the Southern Hemisphere peaks tonight

May 05, 2026
Best meteor shower in the Southern Hemisphere peaks tonight
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|World

Advocate is first to adopt Ridglan Farms beagle after 1,500 relocated from facility

Advocate is first to adopt Ridglan Farms beagle after 1,500 relocated from facility

May 05, 2026
Advocate is first to adopt Ridglan Farms beagle after 1,500 relocated from facility
Environment|Health|Science

Pollen allergies are brutal this year – a doctor explains why, and how to find relief

Two big factors influence the length of the allergy season and how bad people’s allergies will be, and both are expanding.

May 05, 2026
Pollen allergies are brutal this year – a doctor explains why, and how to find relief
Education|Environment|Health|Science|World

Financial strain, lockdowns and fear of infection during disease outbreaks magnify violence against women and girls − new research

Disease outbreaks can make women and girls especially vulnerable to violence, but health surveillance systems do a poor job tracking these trends.

May 05, 2026
Financial strain, lockdowns and fear of infection during disease outbreaks magnify violence against women and girls − new research
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|US

In rural Appalachia, abortion pill offers reproductive choice and privacy − but police may see a crime

A Kentucky woman was arrested for ordering abortion meds online. Her case shows how bad policy can trap people just trying to cope with an unintended pregnancy.

May 05, 2026
In rural Appalachia, abortion pill offers reproductive choice and privacy − but police may see a crime
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Galaxies of life are collecting dust in museums – digitizing microscope slides can uncover billions of fossils for natural history

Pollen, algae, insects, radiolarians – each unique microfossil holds clues to how Earth has changed over millions of years. Combining AI with digital scanners helps researchers piece it all together.

May 05, 2026
Galaxies of life are collecting dust in museums – digitizing microscope slides can uncover billions of fossils for natural history
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Health|World

Weight-loss drugs fuel protein-rich whey craving

Global dairy companies and food producers are investing heavily to meet

May 05, 2026
Weight-loss drugs fuel protein-rich whey craving
Economy|Environment|Health|World

With wood scarce, Gaza carpenters make simple beds from pallets

As Israeli restrictions continue to curb the entry of goods into Gaza, local carpenters are turning to scrap wood and shipping pallets to make much-needed

May 05, 2026
With wood scarce, Gaza carpenters make simple beds from pallets
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Canada-US oil pipeline close to reaching commitment requirement, sources say

A proposed pipeline for carrying Canadian crude oil to the United States is close to securing the minimum commitments from oil

May 05, 2026
Canada-US oil pipeline close to reaching commitment requirement, sources say
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Oil pulls back after hitting a 2026 high on day one of Trump’s plan to unblock Hormuz

Oil pulls back after hitting a 2026 high on day one of Trump’s plan to unblock Hormuz

May 05, 2026
Oil pulls back after hitting a 2026 high on day one of Trump’s plan to unblock Hormuz
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

UN warns of ‘unprecedented’ crisis for seafarers in Persian Gulf as war strands crews at sea

UN warns of ‘unprecedented’ crisis for seafarers in Persian Gulf as war strands crews at sea

May 05, 2026
UN warns of ‘unprecedented’ crisis for seafarers in Persian Gulf as war strands crews at sea
Business|Economy|Environment

California investigates Trump administration's deal to end an offshore wind project

California is investigating one of the Trump administration’s deals to end an offshore wind project

May 05, 2026
California investigates Trump administration's deal to end an offshore wind project
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology|World

Volvo Cars' February-April sales volume down 10% year-on-year

Sweden-based Volvo Cars sold 162,864 cars in the three months through April, down 10% from the same period a year earlier, it said on Tuesday.

May 05, 2026
Volvo Cars' February-April sales volume down 10% year-on-year
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Blast at fireworks factory in China's Hunan kills 26, Xi calls for probe, state media says

A blast at a fireworks factory in China has killed at least 26 people and injured 61, flattening buildings and sending towering clouds of smoke into the sky, and prompting

May 05, 2026
Blast at fireworks factory in China's Hunan kills 26, Xi calls for probe, state media says
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

Australia's central bank ramps up inflation fight with third rate hike this year

Australia's central bank lifted rates for a third time this year on Tuesday, returning borrowing costs to post-pandemic highs and warning that

May 05, 2026
Australia's central bank ramps up inflation fight with third rate hike this year
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Political|US

Abortion pill rulings bring the issue back to the forefront in a midterm election year

Recent court rulings on abortion pill access have reignited a contentious political issue in a midterm year

May 05, 2026
Abortion pill rulings bring the issue back to the forefront in a midterm election year
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US tries to force open the Strait of Hormuz as the UAE comes under attack in a test of Iran truce

The U.S. military says it fired on Iranian forces and sank six small boats as it moved to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

May 04, 2026
US tries to force open the Strait of Hormuz as the UAE comes under attack in a test of Iran truce
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Dominican Republic president halts GoldQuest mining project after protests

The Dominican Republic's President Luis Abinader ordered on Monday the suspension of any activity related to GoldQuest Mining's gold and copper

May 05, 2026
Dominican Republic president halts GoldQuest mining project after protests
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

California probes Trump administration deal to cancel offshore wind lease

California energy officials on Monday opened an investigation into the Trump administration's agreement with an offshore wind company to cancel a planned project off the state's

May 05, 2026
California probes Trump administration deal to cancel offshore wind lease
Environment|Europe|Science|Technology|World

IAEA says drone damaged equipment at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine

The International Atomic Energy Agency said on Monday meteorological monitoring equipment at the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine had been

May 05, 2026
IAEA says drone damaged equipment at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine
Arts|Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|US|World

A United jet narrowly avoided catastrophe when it struck a truck near Newark airport during landing

A United Airlines jet came dangerously close to disaster Sunday when it hit a semitrailer truck and a light pole on the New Jersey turnpike as it came into land at Newark Liberty International Airport

May 05, 2026
A United jet narrowly avoided catastrophe when it struck a truck near Newark airport during landing
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Chevron CEO says shortages in oil supply will begin appearing

Chevron Chairman and CEO Mike Wirth said on Monday that physical shortages in oil supply would begin appearing around the world because of the closure of the

May 05, 2026
Chevron CEO says shortages in oil supply will begin appearing
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Top Trump fundraiser enlisted in new nonprofit for president’s sculpture garden and golf course as legal challenges abound

Top Trump fundraiser enlisted in new nonprofit for president’s sculpture garden and golf course as legal challenges abound

May 05, 2026
Top Trump fundraiser enlisted in new nonprofit for president’s sculpture garden and golf course as legal challenges abound
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology|World

Elon Musk settles SEC lawsuit over Twitter disclosures, $1.5 million fine imposed

Elon Musk settled the U.S.

May 05, 2026
Elon Musk settles SEC lawsuit over Twitter disclosures, $1.5 million fine imposed
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Reuters wins two Pulitzer Prizes for national and beat reporting

Reuters won two Pulitzer Prizes on Monday, one for national reporting for stories on U.S.

May 05, 2026
Reuters wins two Pulitzer Prizes for national and beat reporting
Business|Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|Technology|Travel

United flight collides with truck and light pole as it lands at Newark airport

United flight collides with truck and light pole as it lands at Newark airport

May 04, 2026
United flight collides with truck and light pole as it lands at Newark airport
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|World

California says State Farm violated the law in handling of insurance claims after 2025 LA wildfires

California’s top insurance regulator says the state is seeking millions of dollars in penalties from State Farm after an investigation found the insurance company violated state law while handling claims from the 2025 Los Angeles-area wildfires

May 05, 2026
California says State Farm violated the law in handling of insurance claims after 2025 LA wildfires
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Goldman says global oil stocks approaching eight-year low, depletion speed a concern

Global oil stocks are approaching their lowest level in eight years, Goldman Sachs said on Monday, warning that the speed of depletion was becoming a concern as supplies through the

May 05, 2026
Goldman says global oil stocks approaching eight-year low, depletion speed a concern
Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|US

Dog taken during airman's deployment found dead, owner says, search for suspect ongoing

Dog taken during airman's deployment found dead, owner says, search for suspect ongoing

May 05, 2026
Dog taken during airman's deployment found dead, owner says, search for suspect ongoing
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

More than 100 staff at Brookfield Zoo Chicago go on strike; zoo remains open to the public

More than 100 staff at Brookfield Zoo Chicago go on strike; zoo remains open to the public

May 05, 2026
More than 100 staff at Brookfield Zoo Chicago go on strike; zoo remains open to the public
Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Boys start park cleaning club to 'help the world'

Boys start park cleaning club to 'help the world'

May 05, 2026
Boys start park cleaning club to 'help the world'
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|US

Prosecutors say arson suspect in Los Angeles' Palisades Fire was angry 'at the world'

The man accused of sparking the deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles was upset that he didn’t have plans for New Year’s Eve and told Uber passengers he was angry at the world hours before the initial blaze was sparked

May 04, 2026
Prosecutors say arson suspect in Los Angeles' Palisades Fire was angry 'at the world'
Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Travel

New Hampshire brothers, dog rescued from sinking sailboat in Essex River

New Hampshire brothers, dog rescued from sinking sailboat in Essex River

May 05, 2026
New Hampshire brothers, dog rescued from sinking sailboat in Essex River
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Bystanders help save human trafficking victim, deputies say

Bystanders help save human trafficking victim, deputies say

May 05, 2026
Bystanders help save human trafficking victim, deputies say
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US Justice Dept sues to block Minnesota's climate change lawsuit

The U.S.

May 04, 2026
US Justice Dept sues to block Minnesota's climate change lawsuit
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets

Nitrogen surge to lift CF, Nutrien earnings; Mosaic faces headwinds

Nitrogen-focused fertilizer producers are set to report stronger quarterly earnings as a surge in prices, driven by Middle East gas disruptions, lifts margins, though

May 04, 2026
Nitrogen surge to lift CF, Nutrien earnings; Mosaic faces headwinds
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Oil prices jump 6% as Iran sets UAE oil port ablaze, strikes vessels in Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices jumped about 6% on Monday as Iran stepped up attacks on the United Arab Emirates and ships in the Middle East Gulf over the past 24 hours, the

May 04, 2026
Oil prices jump 6% as Iran sets UAE oil port ablaze, strikes vessels in Strait of Hormuz
Education|Environment|Science

Milwaukee County Zoo celebrates new rhino care center to protect endangered species

Milwaukee County Zoo celebrates new rhino care center to protect endangered species

May 05, 2026
Milwaukee County Zoo celebrates new rhino care center to protect endangered species
Environment

Aldermen challenge new bagged leaf policy

Aldermen challenge new bagged leaf policy

May 05, 2026
Aldermen challenge new bagged leaf policy
Crime|Environment|Lifestyle

Guns to Gardens event turns unwanted firearms into tools

Guns to Gardens event turns unwanted firearms into tools

May 05, 2026
Guns to Gardens event turns unwanted firearms into tools
Environment|Health

'It appears their nutrition has not been correct,' zoo CEO says after second rescued sloth dies

'It appears their nutrition has not been correct,' zoo CEO says after second rescued sloth dies

May 05, 2026
'It appears their nutrition has not been correct,' zoo CEO says after second rescued sloth dies
Environment|Science|World

Earthquake hits southern Mexico, no victims reported

An earthquake of magnitude 5.6 hit southern Mexico on Monday morning, Mexico's National Seismological Institute said, while authorities reported no initial fatalities or

May 04, 2026
Earthquake hits southern Mexico, no victims reported
Business|Environment|World

UAE's Fujairah says fire breaks out at petroleum complex after Iranian drone attack

Authorities in the United Arab Emirates' Fujairah said on Monday that a fire broke out at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone following what they described as a drone attack originating

May 04, 2026
UAE's Fujairah says fire breaks out at petroleum complex after Iranian drone attack
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

New program helps drivers with health conditions safely interact with first responders

New program helps drivers with health conditions safely interact with first responders

May 04, 2026
New program helps drivers with health conditions safely interact with first responders
Environment|US|World

Tribes sue to halt exploratory drilling in Black Hills near sacred ceremonial site

Nine Native American tribes are suing the federal government in a bid to stop exploratory drilling for graphite near a sacred site in the Black Hills of South Dakota

May 04, 2026
Tribes sue to halt exploratory drilling in Black Hills near sacred ceremonial site
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Iran war has put foreign workers in the Gulf at greater risk while raising the cost of going home

The Iran war has made life even more precarious for millions of foreign workers in the Middle East

May 04, 2026
Iran war has put foreign workers in the Gulf at greater risk while raising the cost of going home
Americas|Crime|Environment|Health|Science|World

A second sloth dies after transfer to a central Florida zoo from troubled Sloth World

A second sloth has died after being taken to a central Florida zoo for rehabilitation

May 04, 2026
A second sloth dies after transfer to a central Florida zoo from troubled Sloth World
Economy|Environment|Sports|Technology

Formula 1's electrical revolution is losing its spark and V8 power could return

Four races into Formula 1’s new era and the peak of electrical power’s influence on the sport may already be in the rearview mirror

May 04, 2026
Formula 1's electrical revolution is losing its spark and V8 power could return
Environment|Science|Technology|World

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a plastic trash nightmare. It could also be part of a much bigger, hidden problem

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a plastic trash nightmare. It could also be part of a much bigger, hidden problem

May 04, 2026
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a plastic trash nightmare. It could also be part of a much bigger, hidden problem
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Astronomers believe they've detected an atmosphere around a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto

A new study suggests that a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto harbors a thin, delicate atmosphere

May 04, 2026
Astronomers believe they've detected an atmosphere around a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Tesla posts mixed April sales across Europe but overall rebound stays on track

New registrations of Tesla vehicles extended their recovery in several European markets in April, more than doubling in Sweden, France and

May 04, 2026
Tesla posts mixed April sales across Europe but overall rebound stays on track
Environment|Political|Sports|US

Judge in dispute over Washington golf course tells Trump officials not to cut trees without notice

A federal judge is telling the U.S. government not to cut down more than 10 trees without first providing notice amid a legal dispute at a historic Washington golf course that President Donald Trump plans to renovate

May 04, 2026
Judge in dispute over Washington golf course tells Trump officials not to cut trees without notice
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Former foster youth to deliver keynote address at Cal State San Marcos graduation

Former foster youth to deliver keynote address at Cal State San Marcos graduation

May 04, 2026
Former foster youth to deliver keynote address at Cal State San Marcos graduation
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Don't cut banks' capital requirements, ECB tells governments

Euro zone governments should not lower banks' capital requirements as this would do little to boost credit while demand is weak and the environment is fraught with risks

May 04, 2026
Don't cut banks' capital requirements, ECB tells governments
Arts|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Denmark’s ‘hands-off’ approach to parenting could offer a blueprint for raising more resilient, self-reliant kids

Unstructured play – especially the kind that allows kids to test their limits – can help children become competent, independent adults.

May 04, 2026
Denmark’s ‘hands-off’ approach to parenting could offer a blueprint for raising more resilient, self-reliant kids
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

How balcony solar can help renters and homeowners save money

Small-scale solar panels usable by renters and without rooftop installation can boost renewable energy use and reduce the effects of high electricity prices.

May 04, 2026
How balcony solar can help renters and homeowners save money
Environment|Health|Science|Travel|World

A cruise ship is waiting for help after a suspected outbreak of rare hantavirus onboard killed 3

A Dutch cruise ship with nearly 150 people on board including 17 Americans is waiting for help off Cape Verde after a suspected hantavirus outbreak killed three passengers

May 04, 2026
A cruise ship is waiting for help after a suspected outbreak of rare hantavirus onboard killed 3
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

A quiet Alaska fault is missing the fluids scientists expected – and it’s changing what we know about earthquake zones

Understanding why some faults creep rather than sticking and causing massive earthquakes is important for gauging the future risk of both earthquakes and tsunamis.

May 04, 2026
A quiet Alaska fault is missing the fluids scientists expected – and it’s changing what we know about earthquake zones
Arts|Education|Environment|Health|Political|Science

Is it wrong to pay incarcerated people in jail? This Pennsylvania county says no

A new policy at Allegheny County Jail allows incarcerated people to earn money for their work. The goal is to improve conditions for everyone involved.

May 04, 2026
Is it wrong to pay incarcerated people in jail? This Pennsylvania county says no
Africa|Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Travel|World

A sun-baked Senegal village erupts in color for one of Africa’s biggest dance festivals

Twenty-five dance companies from across Africa have showcased their talent at the African Dance Biennial in Senegal

May 04, 2026
A sun-baked Senegal village erupts in color for one of Africa’s biggest dance festivals
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Power suppliers hesitate as Venezuela seeks grid repairs without payment guarantees

When potential providers and financiers for Venezuela's electric industry, including Siemens Energy and GE

May 04, 2026
Power suppliers hesitate as Venezuela seeks grid repairs without payment guarantees
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|World

US restaurant sales drop as Iran war pushes gasoline prices higher

Several U.S. restaurant chains including Wingstop and Domino's reported weaker-than-expected sales growth in the latest quarter, saying that soaring gasoline

May 04, 2026
US restaurant sales drop as Iran war pushes gasoline prices higher
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political

UK's left-wing Greens seek to topple Labour's London strongholds

In the Labour stronghold of Hackney in east London, human rights lawyer Nadeshda Jayakody is one of many voters switching to the Green

May 04, 2026
UK's left-wing Greens seek to topple Labour's London strongholds
Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Australia, Japan strengthen critical minerals ties

Australia and Japan have beefed up their cooperation around critical minerals amid a state visit by Japan's prime minister, with the countries providing A$1.67 billion ($

May 04, 2026
Australia, Japan strengthen critical minerals ties
Business|Environment|Technology|Travel|World

United jet hits truck and light pole on approach to Newark airport

A United Airlines aircraft on Sunday struck a light pole and a trailer during its final approach to Newark Liberty International Airport, the New

May 04, 2026
United jet hits truck and light pole on approach to Newark airport
Business|Crime|Environment|Health

1,500 beagles will get new lives, warm laps after release from research facility

The first of 1,500 beagles being removed from a Wisconsin dog breeding and research business are adjusting to their new lives as animal welfare groups move them to shelters to prepare them for adoption

May 04, 2026
1,500 beagles will get new lives, warm laps after release from research facility
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Tech billionaire pushes to restore Dungeness crab season for Thanksgiving

Tech billionaire pushes to restore Dungeness crab season for Thanksgiving

May 04, 2026
Tech billionaire pushes to restore Dungeness crab season for Thanksgiving
Business|Environment|Technology

Mayor faces backlash over AI-enhanced cleanup photo

Mayor faces backlash over AI-enhanced cleanup photo

May 04, 2026
Mayor faces backlash over AI-enhanced cleanup photo
Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Families of Shreveport shooting victims say fundraiser money has not reached them

Families of Shreveport shooting victims say fundraiser money has not reached them

May 04, 2026
Families of Shreveport shooting victims say fundraiser money has not reached them
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Sales of used electric vehicles on the rise in Minnesota amid gas price hikes

Sales of used electric vehicles on the rise in Minnesota amid gas price hikes

May 03, 2026
Sales of used electric vehicles on the rise in Minnesota amid gas price hikes
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance

Rising gas prices force Twin Cities Lyft, Uber drivers to reconsider gig work

Rising gas prices force Twin Cities Lyft, Uber drivers to reconsider gig work

May 03, 2026
Rising gas prices force Twin Cities Lyft, Uber drivers to reconsider gig work
Business|Economy|Environment|World

OPEC+ countries agree modest rise in production as Iran retains chokehold on key Strait of Hormuz

Seven countries in the OPEC+ grouping of oil-producing countries — including Saudi Arabia and Russia — say they’ve decided to a modest increase in production starting in June as part of a commitment to “market stability.”

May 03, 2026
OPEC+ countries agree modest rise in production as Iran retains chokehold on key Strait of Hormuz
Business|Environment|Technology

Trump administration cites national security to halt US wind farm projects, FT reports

President Donald Trump's administration has brought U.S. onshore wind development to a halt, citing national security concerns, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.

May 03, 2026
Trump administration cites national security to halt US wind farm projects, FT reports
Business|Economy|Election|Environment|Political|Technology

Backed by tech money, a moderate Democrat from Silicon Valley mounts a bid for California governor

Backed by tech money, a moderate Democrat from Silicon Valley mounts a bid for California governor

May 03, 2026
Backed by tech money, a moderate Democrat from Silicon Valley mounts a bid for California governor
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

ADB launches $70 billion plan for energy, digital infrastructure in Asia-Pacific

The Asian Development Bank on Sunday announced a $70 billion programme to expand energy and digital infrastructure across the Asia-Pacific region by 2035, aiming to strengthen

May 03, 2026
ADB launches $70 billion plan for energy, digital infrastructure in Asia-Pacific
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine hits key Russian oil-loading port and 3 'shadow fleet' tankers

Ukraine has launched a wave of strikes against Russia’s oil export infrastructure, hitting a key loading port on the Baltic Sea and three tankers that Ukraine alleges were illegally used to transport Russian crude

May 03, 2026
Ukraine hits key Russian oil-loading port and 3 'shadow fleet' tankers
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Travel|World

Inside the complex, secretive business of buying ube, the internet’s new favorite food

Inside the complex, secretive business of buying ube, the internet’s new favorite food

May 03, 2026
Inside the complex, secretive business of buying ube, the internet’s new favorite food
Economy|Environment|Political|World

President Trump says he is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war

President Donald Trump says he is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war but expressed skepticism it would be acceptable

May 02, 2026
President Trump says he is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Humpback whale 'Timmy' released in the North Sea after weeks stranded off Germany

A rescue team has released from a barge in the North Sea a humpback whale that had been stranded in shallow waters near Germany since March, witnesses said

May 02, 2026
Humpback whale 'Timmy' released in the North Sea after weeks stranded off Germany
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Bay Area teen's ReCap Project targets medical plastic waste for recycling

Bay Area teen's ReCap Project targets medical plastic waste for recycling

May 03, 2026
Bay Area teen's ReCap Project targets medical plastic waste for recycling
Business|Economy|Environment|Travel

Americans on a budget mourn loss of low-cost Spirit Airlines

U.S. travelers lamented news of the shutdown of Spirit Airlines on Saturday, saying that the closure of the ultra-low-cost carrier eliminates one of the

May 02, 2026
Americans on a budget mourn loss of low-cost Spirit Airlines
Business|Economy|Environment|Travel

Spirit Airlines canceled all flights and is going out of business

Spirit Airlines canceled all flights and is going out of business

May 02, 2026
Spirit Airlines canceled all flights and is going out of business
Business|Economy|Environment

Berkshire CEO Abel says 'we're back to first base' in wildfire litigation

Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel on Saturday welcomed a recent court

May 02, 2026
Berkshire CEO Abel says 'we're back to first base' in wildfire litigation
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Aging better isn’t just about adding more years. Tech to reduce chronic disease is just as important

Aging better isn’t just about adding more years. Tech to reduce chronic disease is just as important

May 02, 2026
Aging better isn’t just about adding more years. Tech to reduce chronic disease is just as important
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

OPEC+ set for another oil output quota hike despite Hormuz closure, sources say

OPEC+ has agreed in principle to raise oil output targets in June, two sources familiar with the group's thinking said on Saturday, but

May 02, 2026
OPEC+ set for another oil output quota hike despite Hormuz closure, sources say
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Did you find an animal nesting near your house? Here's what to do

Spring is when wildlife from birds to deer to alligators nest or bear young, often close to humans

May 02, 2026
Did you find an animal nesting near your house? Here's what to do
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|US|World

Iran standoff could leave Trump worse off than before he went to war

(This May 2 story has been repeated with no changes to the text.)

May 02, 2026
Iran standoff could leave Trump worse off than before he went to war
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science

A bright moon may dim the Eta Aquarid meteor shower made up of Halley's comet debris

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower will soon light the sky with debris from Halley’s comet

May 02, 2026
A bright moon may dim the Eta Aquarid meteor shower made up of Halley's comet debris
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Expensive tortillas, fewer buses: How war in Iran is squeezing Latin America

Expensive tortillas, fewer buses: How war in Iran is squeezing Latin America

May 02, 2026
Expensive tortillas, fewer buses: How war in Iran is squeezing Latin America
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Drone kills 2 in Kherson minibus strike, as Russia claims front-line progress

Two people have been killed after a Russian drone attacked a minibus in Kherson, Ukraine, according to local officials

May 02, 2026
Drone kills 2 in Kherson minibus strike, as Russia claims front-line progress