SEC moves to repeal rule that requires companies to report greenhouse gas emissions and climate risk
NJ governor sends state police to set up protest zone outside contested immigration detention center
US adult cigarette smoking rate hits another all-time low
Robinson learns of World Cup berth on golf course, Roldan during club meeting, Reyna in parking lot
Brewers pitcher Abner Uribe suspended 1 game for actions against the Cardinals
US judge orders removal of Trump's name from Kennedy Center
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‘Exploding oil.’ What the heck is Trump talking about?
‘Exploding oil.’ What the heck is Trump talking about?
May 27, 2026Environment
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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
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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
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
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
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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
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
Business|Economy|Environment|Health
Correction: Southern California-Chemical Tan story
In a story published May
May 25, 2026
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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
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
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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
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NTSB wants FAA to revise runway safety assessments during heavy rainfall
The U.S.
May 27, 2026
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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
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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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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'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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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
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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
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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
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
Business|Environment|World
BP ousts chairman over ‘serious concerns’ about his conduct
BP ousts chairman over ‘serious concerns’ about his conduct
May 26, 2026
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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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
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Science
Archaeologists uncover graves and artifacts at former asylum
Archaeologists uncover graves and artifacts at former asylum
May 26, 2026
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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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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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
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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
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
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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
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
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Minnesota DNR proposes walleye bag limit change
Minnesota DNR proposes walleye bag limit change
May 22, 2026
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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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
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
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
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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