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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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%

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

India monsoon slows; below-average rain seen over next two weeks
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|Travel|World

What to know about the growing opposition to Trump family-linked resort in Albania

A massive coastal development project linked to Jared Kushner is facing resistance in Albania

What to know about the growing opposition to Trump family-linked resort in Albania
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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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-

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

‘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

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"

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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