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Baltimore brings out sharpshooters to reduce deer population

Baltimore brings out sharpshooters to reduce deer population

Baltimore brings out sharpshooters to reduce deer population
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Once deemed the riskiest asteroid ever observed, asteroid 2024 YR4’s path is now clearer

Once deemed the riskiest asteroid ever observed, asteroid 2024 YR4’s path is now clearer

Once deemed the riskiest asteroid ever observed, asteroid 2024 YR4’s path is now clearer
Americas|Environment|Europe|Science

Mad River ice jam still stuck

Mad River ice jam still stuck

Mad River ice jam still stuck
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political

In a time of war with Iran, Americans unite in aggravation over sticker shock at the gas pump

It seems that a country divided on many fronts is finding common ground at the gas pumps

In a time of war with Iran, Americans unite in aggravation over sticker shock at the gas pump
Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Satellite-driven research helps oyster farmers choose sites with more confidence

Satellite-driven research helps oyster farmers choose sites with more confidence

Satellite-driven research helps oyster farmers choose sites with more confidence
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Astrophysicists trace the origin of valuable metals in space, from colliding stars to merging galaxies

Gold and platinum are found in space, created when two stars collide. Astrophysicists can even trace this process further back, to the merger of galaxies.

Astrophysicists trace the origin of valuable metals in space, from colliding stars to merging galaxies
Arts|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle

Photographer finds purpose in Southwest Florida's nature

Photographer finds purpose in Southwest Florida's nature

Photographer finds purpose in Southwest Florida's nature
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Opinion

Gifts from top 50 US philanthropists jumped to $22.4B in 2025 − Mike Bloomberg, Bill Gates and the estate of Paul Allen lead a list of the biggest givers

Three philanthropy scholars size up the latest data on gifts from the country’s biggest philanthropists.

Gifts from top 50 US philanthropists jumped to $22.4B in 2025 − Mike Bloomberg, Bill Gates and the estate of Paul Allen lead a list of the biggest givers
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|US|Videos

'That’s the kind of town we are': Community steps up for Michigan tornado victims

'That’s the kind of town we are': Community steps up for Michigan tornado victims

'That’s the kind of town we are': Community steps up for Michigan tornado victims
Arts|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle

Art piece remembers familiar tree lost during winter storm

Art piece remembers familiar tree lost during winter storm

Art piece remembers familiar tree lost during winter storm
Business|Education|Environment|Food|Lifestyle|Travel

Michigan farm giving visitors a hands-on look at Michigan maple syrup tapping

Michigan farm giving visitors a hands-on look at Michigan maple syrup tapping

Michigan farm giving visitors a hands-on look at Michigan maple syrup tapping
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Michael Bloomberg, biggest donor of 2025, tops Philanthropy 50 list for third year in a row

Michael Bloomberg tops a new list of America’s biggest donors, after giving billions to a wide range of causes

Michael Bloomberg, biggest donor of 2025, tops Philanthropy 50 list for third year in a row
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|World

Off-duty firefighter uses gear, garden hose to knock down house fire

Off-duty firefighter uses gear, garden hose to knock down house fire

Off-duty firefighter uses gear, garden hose to knock down house fire
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle

For the Love of Paws cat rescue destroyed by fire; 11 cats killed

For the Love of Paws cat rescue destroyed by fire; 11 cats killed

For the Love of Paws cat rescue destroyed by fire; 11 cats killed
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

A man's battle with life-changing alpha gal syndrome and his push for awareness

A man's battle with life-changing alpha gal syndrome and his push for awareness

A man's battle with life-changing alpha gal syndrome and his push for awareness
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Mother, daughter reject millions as data center land dispute continues

Mother, daughter reject millions as data center land dispute continues

Mother, daughter reject millions as data center land dispute continues
Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|World

Colorado mountain town mystery surrounds arson and death investigation near trailhead

Colorado mountain town mystery surrounds arson and death investigation near trailhead

Colorado mountain town mystery surrounds arson and death investigation near trailhead
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Why cloud service outages ripple across the internet – and the economy

It makes sense for companies and organizations to outsource key internet services, but with those services in the hands of a few corporations, failures have a wide impact.

Why cloud service outages ripple across the internet – and the economy
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Mining the ocean floor: 5 deep-sea sources of critical minerals essential to technology, and the fragile marine life at risk

Critical minerals are found in several forms in the ocean, from potato-size nodules to brine pools. They are also in some of the least understood parts of our planet.

Mining the ocean floor: 5 deep-sea sources of critical minerals essential to technology, and the fragile marine life at risk
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Taking to social media to complain about hot subway rides? You're not alone, study says

A new study in the journal Nature Cities shows that as temperatures rise aboveground, the number of subway riders reporting uncomfortable heat belowground increases

Taking to social media to complain about hot subway rides? You're not alone, study says
Environment|Science|Technology

Trump has undermined the agency tasked with making sure America never has another nuclear meltdown

Trump has undermined the agency tasked with making sure America never has another nuclear meltdown

Trump has undermined the agency tasked with making sure America never has another nuclear meltdown
Africa|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

UN peacekeepers defy South Sudan military's order to leave opposition-held town

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan says it will not comply with a government order to shut down its base in Akobo, an opposition stronghold near the Ethiopian border where tens of thousands of refugees have fled

UN peacekeepers defy South Sudan military's order to leave opposition-held town
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Why emergency oil releases won’t fix this crisis

Why emergency oil releases won’t fix this crisis

Why emergency oil releases won’t fix this crisis
Arts|Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World

15 years after Fukushima meltdown, an innkeeper makes radiation surveys to revitalize her hometown

Tomoko Kobayashi reopened her inn in northeastern Fukushima to bring a sense of normal life back to her deserted hometown five years after the nuclear disaster

15 years after Fukushima meltdown, an innkeeper makes radiation surveys to revitalize her hometown
Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World

Trump says Iran war could be over soon, but oil disruption would trigger harsher US strikes

U.S. President Donald Trump says the war against Iran could be short-lived

Trump says Iran war could be over soon, but oil disruption would trigger harsher US strikes
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political

A partial government shutdown has hit the Department of Homeland Security. Here’s what that means

A partial government shutdown has hit the Department of Homeland Security. Here’s what that means

A partial government shutdown has hit the Department of Homeland Security. Here’s what that means
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

What we know on the 10th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 10th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 10th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
Economy|Education|Environment|Science

For frigid East it may be hard to fathom, but the US had its second-warmest winter on record

Federal meteorologists say the continental United States just had its second-warmest winter on record, even as many endure bitter cold

For frigid East it may be hard to fathom, but the US had its second-warmest winter on record
Business|Economy|Environment|World

War in Iran has US gas prices spiking. Drilling for more oil here won’t fix things

War in Iran has US gas prices spiking. Drilling for more oil here won’t fix things

War in Iran has US gas prices spiking. Drilling for more oil here won’t fix things
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Trump administration starts to panic over rapidly rising oil costs

Trump administration starts to panic over rapidly rising oil costs

Trump administration starts to panic over rapidly rising oil costs
Environment|Science|Technology

New observations show the aftermath of a spacecraft intentionally colliding with an asteroid

New observations show the aftermath of a spacecraft intentionally colliding with an asteroid

New observations show the aftermath of a spacecraft intentionally colliding with an asteroid
Business|Environment|Health

A Virginia boater is suing a Washington utility for the Potomac River sewage spill

A Virginia boater is suing DC Water, saying its negligence led to a massive sewage leak into the Potomac River

A Virginia boater is suing a Washington utility for the Potomac River sewage spill
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science

US is less prone to oil price shocks than in past decades

Oil prices affect the US economy differently than in past decades. Nowadays, the US is less reliant on oil imports and uses less oil to produce more economic output.

US is less prone to oil price shocks than in past decades
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Alaska’s glacial lakes are expanding, increasing the risk of destructive outburst floods

Scientists mapped the evolution of 140 glacial lakes in Alaska and found a way to tell how much larger and destructive they can get as their glaciers melt.

Alaska’s glacial lakes are expanding, increasing the risk of destructive outburst floods
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health

Salinas transitional housing opens after past developer funding misuse allegations

Salinas transitional housing opens after past developer funding misuse allegations

Salinas transitional housing opens after past developer funding misuse allegations
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump administration criticizes court rulings slowing immigration agenda in Supreme Court appeal

The Trump administration is criticizing lower court judges who have slowed its efforts to strip legal protections from a broad swath of migrants living in the U.S. It's asking the Supreme Court to clear the way for moves that could expose thousands more people to deportation

Trump administration criticizes court rulings slowing immigration agenda in Supreme Court appeal
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Westbrook mom collects, donates feminine products to Maine girls

Westbrook mom collects, donates feminine products to Maine girls

Westbrook mom collects, donates feminine products to Maine girls
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Environment

Developers share new plans to transform former Six Flags

Developers share new plans to transform former Six Flags

Developers share new plans to transform former Six Flags
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Tracking gas and oil prices as war with Iran escalates

Tracking gas and oil prices as war with Iran escalates

Tracking gas and oil prices as war with Iran escalates
Americas|Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

3 people hospitalized after car is torn in half in high-speed crash

3 people hospitalized after car is torn in half in high-speed crash

3 people hospitalized after car is torn in half in high-speed crash
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Iran war sends shockwaves through African fuel market and economies

Rising global oil prices triggered by the Iran war are increasing economic pressures across Africa, where most countries rely heavily on imported petroleum products

Iran war sends shockwaves through African fuel market and economies
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Political

Once a beacon of cheap homes, Nevada has become a symbol of America's struggle with high costs

Many voters are frustrated by rising prices for essentials like housing

Once a beacon of cheap homes, Nevada has become a symbol of America's struggle with high costs
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Europe|Travel|World

Glasgow building fire closes Scotland's busiest train station and disrupts rail services

A fire next to Glasgow Central Station has disrupted rail services across Scotland

Glasgow building fire closes Scotland's busiest train station and disrupts rail services
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

He used to live in 'Tent City.' Now, he's trying to get others into rehab

He used to live in 'Tent City.' Now, he's trying to get others into rehab

He used to live in 'Tent City.' Now, he's trying to get others into rehab
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Hims & Hers Health and Novo Nordisk end lawsuit over weight loss medications, enter collaboration

Hims & Hers Health has agreed to stop selling compound versions of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy and other weight-loss drugs, ending for now a patent lawsuit

Hims & Hers Health and Novo Nordisk end lawsuit over weight loss medications, enter collaboration
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|World

Man turns a church shoe drive into a mission to help people around the world

Man turns a church shoe drive into a mission to help people around the world

Man turns a church shoe drive into a mission to help people around the world
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Interview|Lifestyle

Q&A: Activists, 'sister-friends' Gloria Steinem and Leymah Gbowee channel their bond into a new book

They call themselves “sister-friends.”

Q&A: Activists, 'sister-friends' Gloria Steinem and Leymah Gbowee channel their bond into a new book
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

As Iran war shakes energy system, some see powerful argument for renewable energy

The Iran war is shaking the global energy system and with it Earth's climate future

As Iran war shakes energy system, some see powerful argument for renewable energy
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Abandoned Pennsylvania mines and waste-heat recycling could make the state’s massive new data centers far more sustainable

In Pennsylvania, new data centers could require enough electricity to power 11 million homes.

Abandoned Pennsylvania mines and waste-heat recycling could make the state’s massive new data centers far more sustainable
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

A reporter in Nashville has been covering ICE arrests in her community. Then she was detained herself

A reporter in Nashville has been covering ICE arrests in her community. Then she was detained herself

A reporter in Nashville has been covering ICE arrests in her community. Then she was detained herself
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science

This weekend’s US clock change is a problem, and there’s a deep divide on how to fix it

This is the weekend when clocks move ahead, causing angst, lost sleep and health issues for many

This weekend’s US clock change is a problem, and there’s a deep divide on how to fix it
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

New strikes light up the night in Tehran as Israel vows 'many surprises'

Flames rose above an oil storage facility in Tehran as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised “many surprises” for the next phase of the week-old war

New strikes light up the night in Tehran as Israel vows 'many surprises'
Environment|Science|World

Authorities search debris after suspected tornadoes kill 6 in Michigan, Oklahoma

Authorities in southern Michigan have searched through rubble and debris in the aftermath of suspected tornadoes that killed four people during powerful storms also blamed for two deaths in Oklahoma

Authorities search debris after suspected tornadoes kill 6 in Michigan, Oklahoma
Environment|Science|US|World

Severe storms that spawned destructive tornadoes leave 8 dead across the Central US

Severe storms that spawned destructive tornadoes leave 8 dead across the Central US

Severe storms that spawned destructive tornadoes leave 8 dead across the Central US
Business|Environment|Health|Technology

Ford recalls 1.74 million of its cars over rearview display issues

Ford has issued two recalls affecting nearly 1.74 million of its cars in the U.S., due to software issues impacting the vehicles’ rearview camera displays that could increase crash risks

Ford recalls 1.74 million of its cars over rearview display issues
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

High school students develop AI wildfire suppression system for global competitio

High school students develop AI wildfire suppression system for global competitio

High school students develop AI wildfire suppression system for global competitio
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Woman pleads for safe return of two missing horses

Woman pleads for safe return of two missing horses

Woman pleads for safe return of two missing horses
Business|Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|US|World

At least 4 dead, several others injured after multiple tornadoes hit Southwest Michigan, authorities say

At least 4 dead, several others injured after multiple tornadoes hit Southwest Michigan, authorities say

At least 4 dead, several others injured after multiple tornadoes hit Southwest Michigan, authorities say
Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle

Community concerned after deer spotted with Halloween bucket stuck on its head

Community concerned after deer spotted with Halloween bucket stuck on its head

Community concerned after deer spotted with Halloween bucket stuck on its head
Africa|Environment|World

At least 25 dead in Kenya after heavy rain brings flash floods and flight disruption to Nairobi

At least 25 people are known to have died after heavy rain caused flooding and flight disruption in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi

At least 25 dead in Kenya after heavy rain brings flash floods and flight disruption to Nairobi
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Cuba says crews repaired a large power plant that caused a massive outage

Cuban officials say they expect to soon restart a large thermoelectric plant after it shut down earlier in the week and sparked a massive blackout

Cuba says crews repaired a large power plant that caused a massive outage
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Trump administration and Democrats at odds over risk to US weapons stockpiles from Iran war

The U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran have raised concerns among Democrats and others about diminishing American stockpiles of certain weapons

Trump administration and Democrats at odds over risk to US weapons stockpiles from Iran war
Environment|Science|US|World

This weird winter was one of the warmest — and coldest — on record. It’s a glimpse of our future

This weird winter was one of the warmest — and coldest — on record. It’s a glimpse of our future

This weird winter was one of the warmest — and coldest — on record. It’s a glimpse of our future
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Hong Kong firm seeks $2 billion over Panama's takeover of 2 key canal ports

A subsidiary of a Hong Kong-based company that has lost control of two critical ports on the Panama Canal says it is seeking $2 billion of compensation in damages from Panama over its “illegal” takeover of the ports

Hong Kong firm seeks $2 billion over Panama's takeover of 2 key canal ports
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political|World

Portland residents near ICE building win court order limiting agents' tear gas use

Affordable housing residents near a federal immigration building in Portland, Oregon, have won a court order limiting federal officers’ use of tear gas during protests at the facility

Portland residents near ICE building win court order limiting agents' tear gas use
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

How to help civilians impacted by the Middle East conflict

How to help civilians impacted by the Middle East conflict

How to help civilians impacted by the Middle East conflict
Business|Environment|Health|US|World

A wedding proposal and a promotion honored a Coast Guardsman before he died of injuries from mission

A U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer has died after being injured while on a medical evacuation mission off the Washington coast

A wedding proposal and a promotion honored a Coast Guardsman before he died of injuries from mission
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|Lifestyle|Stock Markets|US|World

Noem's firing is little comfort to Minneapolis residents struggling to recover from crackdown

A Latino grocery owner in Minnesota says Kristi Noem’s ousting does not undo the damage from the federal immigration crackdown

Noem's firing is little comfort to Minneapolis residents struggling to recover from crackdown
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment

Two charged for hazmat explosion at waste facility

Two charged for hazmat explosion at waste facility

Two charged for hazmat explosion at waste facility
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Spacecraft's impact changed asteroid's orbit around the sun in a save-the-Earth test, study finds

A new study has found that an asteroid NASA used for target practice a few years ago was nudged into a slightly different route around the sun

Spacecraft's impact changed asteroid's orbit around the sun in a save-the-Earth test, study finds
Environment|US|World

National Fire grows to more than 35,000 acres; now 64% contained

National Fire grows to more than 35,000 acres; now 64% contained

National Fire grows to more than 35,000 acres; now 64% contained
Business|Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|Political

Windshield barnacle ban ordinance introduced by Philadelphia councilmember

Windshield barnacle ban ordinance introduced by Philadelphia councilmember

Windshield barnacle ban ordinance introduced by Philadelphia councilmember
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

A boost for Moscow in the shadow of Iran war: US allows India to buy Russian oil for a month

The U.S. Treasury Department’s decision to allow India to buy Russian oil for 30 days underscores a boost for Moscow's fortunes against the backdrop of the Iran war as Russia's oil export earnings help pay for its own war against Ukraine

A boost for Moscow in the shadow of Iran war: US allows India to buy Russian oil for a month
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

GPS jamming is emerging as an increasingly prevalent — and troubling — weapon of war

GPS jamming is emerging as an increasingly prevalent — and troubling — weapon of war

GPS jamming is emerging as an increasingly prevalent — and troubling — weapon of war
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

Public health needs steady budgets – and federal funding uncertainty causes real harms, even if the money is later restored

Public health depends on long-term planning, and when that planning is interrupted, some programs never recover.

Public health needs steady budgets – and federal funding uncertainty causes real harms, even if the money is later restored
Economy|Environment|World

Venezuela’s fragile environment faces rising risks as US pushes for oil and critical minerals and illegal gold mining spreads

The Orinoco Basin is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. It’s also rich in oil, gold and critical minerals crucial to modern technology.

Venezuela’s fragile environment faces rising risks as US pushes for oil and critical minerals and illegal gold mining spreads
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Scientists are trying to solve the mystery of whether global warming is speeding up. A new study says it has the answer

Scientists are trying to solve the mystery of whether global warming is speeding up. A new study says it has the answer

Scientists are trying to solve the mystery of whether global warming is speeding up. A new study says it has the answer
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Lifestyle

Maine's catch of lobster declines again as high costs and climate change impact industry

Maine’s catch of lobsters has declined for the fourth straight year as the industry continued to grapple with soaring business costs, inflation and a changing ocean

Maine's catch of lobster declines again as high costs and climate change impact industry
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Gulf allies complain US didn't notify them of Iran attacks and ignored their warnings, sources say

Officials say Iran’s retaliatory attacks in the Middle East over strikes from Israel and the U.S. have left some of America’s partners in the Gulf frustrated over a lack of notice or adequate defense

Gulf allies complain US didn't notify them of Iran attacks and ignored their warnings, sources say
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Power slowly being restored in western Cuba as crews work at damaged plant

Swaths of Cuba remain without power nearly a day after a massive blackout hit the western part of the island in the latest outage blamed on a fragile electric grid and a lack of fuel

Power slowly being restored in western Cuba as crews work at damaged plant
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Demand for minerals to power technology could triple by 2030, UN political chief says

The United Nations political chief says demand for critical minerals that power technology from smartphones to missiles could triple by 2030 and quadruple by 2040

Demand for minerals to power technology could triple by 2030, UN political chief says
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Kentwood parents learn English through Literacy Center partnership to better connect with their kids' schools

Kentwood parents learn English through Literacy Center partnership to better connect with their kids' schools

Kentwood parents learn English through Literacy Center partnership to better connect with their kids' schools
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Health|Lifestyle

Beyond Meat drops the 'Meat' from its name as it expands to plant-based drinks and snacks

Beyond Meat is dropping “meat” from its name as it moves beyond the struggling market for plant-based burgers, sausages and tenders and expands into new categories like protein drinks

Beyond Meat drops the 'Meat' from its name as it expands to plant-based drinks and snacks
Crime|Environment

Attorneys for suspect in Los Angeles' Palisades Fire seek his release based on new evidence

Defense attorneys for the man accused of sparking the deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles are calling for his release in light of new evidence

Attorneys for suspect in Los Angeles' Palisades Fire seek his release based on new evidence
Environment|Science|US|World

Millions of Americans under threat of tornadoes as spring storm season kicks in early in the US

Forecasters say the first major storm outbreak ahead of spring is threatening much of the central U.S. They warn strong tornadoes and other forms of severe weather are possible

Millions of Americans under threat of tornadoes as spring storm season kicks in early in the US
Environment|Science|Technology|World

The sea is higher than we thought and millions more are at risk, study finds

A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot or about 30 centimeters

The sea is higher than we thought and millions more are at risk, study finds
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

US stocks rebound after strong economic updates and as oil prices stop spiking

The U.S. stock market rebounded after oil prices stopped spiking and reports gave encouraging updates on the economy

US stocks rebound after strong economic updates and as oil prices stop spiking
Economy|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology|World

Persian Gulf desalination plants could become military targets in regional war

Key sources of drinking water have been targets in past conflicts. And Iranian strikes have already hit close to some.

Persian Gulf desalination plants could become military targets in regional war
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Blackout is still on in western Cuba as crews rush to repair damaged thermoelectric plant

Swaths of Cuba remain without power nearly a day after a massive blackout hit the western part of the island in the latest outage blamed on a fragile electric grid and a lack of fuel

Blackout is still on in western Cuba as crews rush to repair damaged thermoelectric plant
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Researchers are combining drones and AI to make removing land mines faster and safer

Using drones makes detecting land mines safer. Using AI to fuse data from multiple types of sensors on the drones makes it more efficient.

Researchers are combining drones and AI to make removing land mines faster and safer
Economy|Environment|Science

2025 was hotter than it should have been – 5 influences and a dirty surprise offer clues to what’s ahead

Solar cycles, sea ice and rising electricity use all play a role. So does an unhealthy surprise that has been quietly hiding a large amount of global warming – until now.

2025 was hotter than it should have been – 5 influences and a dirty surprise offer clues to what’s ahead
Crime|Environment|Health|Technology

They have a nose for finding people. Bloodhounds and their low-tech sniffers help police track

The North Dakota Highway Patrol's newest recruit has floppy ears, four legs and a powerful tool for finding people

They have a nose for finding people. Bloodhounds and their low-tech sniffers help police track
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Technology

Trump, tech companies sign voluntary pledge to protect consumers from rising electricity costs

Trump, tech companies sign voluntary pledge to protect consumers from rising electricity costs

Trump, tech companies sign voluntary pledge to protect consumers from rising electricity costs
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump says deal on data centers will lower electricity costs, but offers few details

President Donald Trump is pressing big tech to build its own power as AI data centers spark anger over electric bills

Trump says deal on data centers will lower electricity costs, but offers few details
Education|Environment|Health|Political|World

Navigating conversations with children about war, conflict and other traumatic events

Experts say adults can help children cope with the latest conflict in the Middle East by making space for conversation, validating their feelings and limiting exposure to frightening or inaccurate information

Navigating conversations with children about war, conflict and other traumatic events
Economy|Environment|Travel|World

The Iran war has upended flights across the Middle East. Here's what travelers should know

The U.S. and Israel’s joint war against Iran has already upended travel across the Middle East, stranding hundreds of thousands of people

The Iran war has upended flights across the Middle East. Here's what travelers should know
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Sports

Gov. Pritzker tries to downplay concerns about locking in Bears stadium in Illinois over Indiana

Gov. Pritzker tries to downplay concerns about locking in Bears stadium in Illinois over Indiana

Gov. Pritzker tries to downplay concerns about locking in Bears stadium in Illinois over Indiana
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

Potholes causing problems for drivers across Massachusetts

Potholes causing problems for drivers across Massachusetts

Potholes causing problems for drivers across Massachusetts
Economy|Environment|Health|Science

Baltimore to start killing deer with sharpshooters to bring population to healthy levels

Baltimore to start killing deer with sharpshooters to bring population to healthy levels

Baltimore to start killing deer with sharpshooters to bring population to healthy levels
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Europe|Lifestyle|US

Women in Construction Week highlights growing opportunities in the trades

Women in Construction Week highlights growing opportunities in the trades

Women in Construction Week highlights growing opportunities in the trades
Americas|Crime|Environment|Lifestyle

'They're everywhere': Chickens overrun Sacramento neighborhood, leaving residents frustrated

'They're everywhere': Chickens overrun Sacramento neighborhood, leaving residents frustrated

'They're everywhere': Chickens overrun Sacramento neighborhood, leaving residents frustrated
Education|Environment|Science|World

Scientists find sea levels are already much higher than we thought. That could spell trouble for the future

Scientists find sea levels are already much higher than we thought. That could spell trouble for the future

Scientists find sea levels are already much higher than we thought. That could spell trouble for the future
Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Shelter cats take on new responsibilities

Shelter cats take on new responsibilities

Shelter cats take on new responsibilities
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

Pier restoration brings hope to community

Pier restoration brings hope to community

Pier restoration brings hope to community
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Political

Former employee says he was forced to resign after pointing out a contract that violated city policy

Former employee says he was forced to resign after pointing out a contract that violated city policy

Former employee says he was forced to resign after pointing out a contract that violated city policy
Business|Environment|Europe|World

Russia blames Ukrainian sea drones after tanker explodes and sinks in the Mediterranean

Libyan authorities say a Russian-flagged tanker carrying liquefied natural gas exploded and erupted in flames before sinking in the Mediterranean Sea off the North African country's coast

Russia blames Ukrainian sea drones after tanker explodes and sinks in the Mediterranean
Economy|Education|Environment|Health

Housing First helps people find permanent homes in Detroit − but HUD plans to divert funds to short-term solutions

Detroit’s homelessness response system could lose millions of dollars in federal funding for permanent supportive housing as the city’s homelessness rates increase.

Housing First helps people find permanent homes in Detroit − but HUD plans to divert funds to short-term solutions
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science

When unpaid cooking, cleaning and child care get a dollar value, income inequality in the US shrinks – but the gap has grown since 1965

Women’s unpaid work at home has declined much more than men’s contributions have increased.

When unpaid cooking, cleaning and child care get a dollar value, income inequality in the US shrinks – but the gap has grown since 1965
Education|Environment|Health|Science

I study why zebrafish larva prefer to circle left or right, to understand how and why human brains encode right- and left-handedness

Being left- or right-handed – and the paw, eye, fin and wing equivalents – is a product of genes, development and the environment.

I study why zebrafish larva prefer to circle left or right, to understand how and why human brains encode right- and left-handedness
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Everything we know on day 4 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

Everything we know on day 4 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

Everything we know on day 4 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
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Community "powdered" by dust from quarry, raising health concerns

Community "powdered" by dust from quarry, raising health concerns

Community "powdered" by dust from quarry, raising health concerns
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"Rat lovers" wanted to adopt dozens of rodents surrendered in Massachusetts

"Rat lovers" wanted to adopt dozens of rodents surrendered in Massachusetts

"Rat lovers" wanted to adopt dozens of rodents surrendered in Massachusetts
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New York’s congestion toll into Manhattan upheld by a federal judge over Trump’s objections

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to halt New York’s first-in-the-nation congestion fee on drivers entering Manhattan

New York’s congestion toll into Manhattan upheld by a federal judge over Trump’s objections
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Gasoline and diesel prices spike overnight as anxious drivers fill up tanks

The average price for a gallon of gasoline jumped 11 cents overnight in the U.S. And drivers in Europe waited in line to fill their tanks with fuel

Gasoline and diesel prices spike overnight as anxious drivers fill up tanks
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'Not enough to trigger a recession': Nebraska feels oil blowback from Iran-US conflict

'Not enough to trigger a recession': Nebraska feels oil blowback from Iran-US conflict

'Not enough to trigger a recession': Nebraska feels oil blowback from Iran-US conflict
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High-tech snowplows and AI help cities clean up from big storms

Cities across the U.S. have been integrating video monitoring, GPS mapping and artificial intelligence into snow removal operations that once relied almost entirely on manual planning

High-tech snowplows and AI help cities clean up from big storms
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Toddler found alive inside impounded car in Detroit lot; father in custody

Toddler found alive inside impounded car in Detroit lot; father in custody

Toddler found alive inside impounded car in Detroit lot; father in custody
Economy|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology

A Plan B for space? On the risks of concentrating national space power in private hands

What does it mean for national security if access to Earth’s orbit depends largely on one company?

A Plan B for space? On the risks of concentrating national space power in private hands
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A total lunar eclipse is turning the moon red. Here’s how to watch

A total lunar eclipse is turning the moon red. Here’s how to watch

A total lunar eclipse is turning the moon red. Here’s how to watch
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Investigation finds ‘secretly’ added chemicals of unknown safety in US food supply

Investigation finds ‘secretly’ added chemicals of unknown safety in US food supply

Investigation finds ‘secretly’ added chemicals of unknown safety in US food supply
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Crocodile caught in an Australian creek 1,200 miles from its tropical habitat

A crocodile has been caught in an Australian creek on the temperate east coast far from the species' tropical habitat

Crocodile caught in an Australian creek 1,200 miles from its tropical habitat
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Trump pushes back on mounting criticism about his Iran war battle plan as conflict spreads

President Donald Trump is pushing back on criticism that he hasn’t done enough to explain why it was necessary to start a war with Iran now or to articulate his vision for an endgame to the escalating conflict

Trump pushes back on mounting criticism about his Iran war battle plan as conflict spreads
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From doubts about nuke talks to an Air Force One flight, what led up to Trump's order to strike Iran

President Donald Trump says he was not pleased with the way that negotiations with Iran were proceeding

From doubts about nuke talks to an Air Force One flight, what led up to Trump's order to strike Iran
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Former Trump Cabinet secretary Ryan Zinke won't seek reelection to a Montana US House seat

A Republican lawmaker from Montana who served as interior secretary during President Donald Trump’s first administration says he will not seek reelection to a fifth term

Former Trump Cabinet secretary Ryan Zinke won't seek reelection to a Montana US House seat