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As a major heat wave grips the eastern US, here’s how to stay safe – and the heat stroke warning signs to watch for

A public health researcher explains the signs to watch for that someone is developing heat exhaustion or heat stroke, and what to do.

Fireworks, heat and drought put this July 4th at high risk for wildfires

Every year, the number of human-caused fires spikes on July 4, and many of them are related to fireworks. When trees and grasses are dry and the temperature high, the risk rises even more.

3 children killed after boat capsizes during storm on Geneva Lake

3 children killed after boat capsizes during storm on Geneva Lake

Massive raw sewage discharge into Hudson River prompts health advisory in NYC and Westchester County

Massive raw sewage discharge into Hudson River prompts health advisory in NYC and Westchester County

First American pope marks July 4 on migrant island with plea for ‘compassion and generosity’

First American pope marks July 4 on migrant island with plea for ‘compassion and generosity’

Extreme heat wave in its final stretch and could fuel storms during July 4 celebrations

Extreme heat wave in its final stretch and could fuel storms during July 4 celebrations

The Seine used to be a toxic mess. Now it’s the hottest new swim spot in Paris

The Seine used to be a toxic mess. Now it’s the hottest new swim spot in Paris

A child can drown in seconds. Doctors want more families to be prepared

Doctors and others are sounding an alarm: More U.S. children have been drowning in recent years

Skip a trip to the ER while celebrating the Fourth of July

Skip a trip to the ER while celebrating the Fourth of July

3 dead and others rescued after boat capsizes on Wisconsin lake amid storms

Three people died and seven others were rescued after a boat capsized on a Wisconsin lake during a strong storm

Trump hails US exceptionalism before veering into darkly political speech to usher in America 250

President Donald Trump has ushered in the 250th anniversary of American independence with soaring rhetoric about American exceptionalism before veering into a darkly political speech with warnings about communism

Trump pardons 11, most for violating Clean Air Act

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Trump pardons former Abramoff partner, 9 people convicted of violating vehicle emissions controls

President Donald Trump on Friday pardoned 11 people, including a former business partner of Washington lobbyist Jack Abramoff and nine people identified by the White House as having helped people bypass emissions control systems on vehicles

‘Extremely high’ rates of heat-related ER visits, CDC says, with more coming Saturday

‘Extremely high’ rates of heat-related ER visits, CDC says, with more coming Saturday

What we know about Trump’s July Fourth fireworks event

What we know about Trump’s July Fourth fireworks event

Eastern US power grid operator orders emergency curbs as electricity use nears record

U.S. power grid operator PJM, the nation's largest covering much of the East Coast and Midwest, on Friday ordered customers in emergency electricity-reduction

Fallout from Venezuela's earthquakes turns political as opposition leader Machado seeks return

The fallout from Venezuela’s powerful twin quakes has evolved into a major test for acting President Delcy Rodríguez, sending her scrambling to prevent the humanitarian disaster from becoming a political one in the face of fierce public criticism and efforts by the Venezuelan opposition leader to return from exile

Trump administration’s interpretation of slavery under George Washington can be reinstalled

A federal court has given President Donald Trump's administration permission to reinstall interpretive panels that critics say whitewash the history of slavery at the site of President George Washington's home in Philadelphia

Start time for Mexico's game against England at the World Cup unchanged despite weather concerns

The World Cup match between Mexico and England on Sunday will remain at the original scheduled time despite concerns about a potential afternoon thunderstorm

Trump pardons 11 people, including several for Clean Air Act violations

Trump pardons 11 people, including several for Clean Air Act violations

Oil prices little changed as US-Iran peace efforts hold

Oil prices were little changed for the week as traders held on to hopes for a successful outcome from attempts to secure peace

Wildfire southwest of Denver forces thousands to evacuate and destroys more than 160 structures

A wildfire burning southwest of Denver forced the evacuation of thousands of residents and destroyed more than 160 structures as erratic winds pushed the blaze across two Colorado counties

Diarrhea-causing parasite that can contaminate raw produce causing misery across several states

Diarrhea-causing parasite that can contaminate raw produce causing misery across several states

A California farmer is giving away tons of nectarines that he's not allowed to sell

A California farmer has been giving away free nectarines this week amid a legal dispute with a food market and distributing company claiming exclusive rights over the variety of white nectarine he grows

Australian officials ask fans to respect the privacy of Neil, a 1-ton seal who respects nothing

Neil, a 2,200-pound elephant seal, has returned to his birthplace on the Australian coast, causing quite a stir

Tesla rolls out robotaxi service in Miami

Tesla said on Friday its robotaxi was available in Miami, as the electric vehicle maker looks to expand its autonomous ride-hailing operations.

Americans hit the roads for July 4 despite high gasoline prices

Americans are revving up for the Fourth of July holiday, undeterred by gasoline prices that remain elevated and well above historical levels.

Eastern heat on July 4 threatens World Cup players and fans

Forecasters say the hottest World Cup tournament match so far this year could hit Saturday afternoon, during the knockout round game between France and Paraguay in Philadelphia

Daring rescue mission launches to save a 3,200-pound NASA observatory from an untimely end

Daring rescue mission launches to save a 3,200-pound NASA observatory from an untimely end

Why is premium gas so expensive? More Americans are filling their cars with it

Why is premium gas so expensive? More Americans are filling their cars with it

Colorado brothers launch startup to improve geolocation, keep firefighters safe

Colorado brothers launch startup to improve geolocation, keep firefighters safe

Tribes hope Farm Bill can feed more people and preserve Indigenous culture

Dawn and Cassius Spears would like to expand their farm’s reach beyond their farm stand, but it’s challenging

Iran prepares for dayslong funeral for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war

Iran is preparing for the dayslong funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

As America turns 250, museums and parks fight to preserve the country’s troubled history 

A few minutes' walk from Philadelphia's Independence Hall, where the nation's founding ideals were debated and declared, another part of the

A new plan to keep the Reflecting Pool clean – including annual purge of ‘nasty’ muck

A new plan to keep the Reflecting Pool clean – including annual purge of ‘nasty’ muck

Cossacks guard petrol stations in Russian resort as anger grows over fuel shortages

Cossacks have been called in to keep order at petrol stations in a Russian holiday resort as authorities face growing anger over nationwide fuel shortages

Tropical Storm Maysak hits southern China's Hainan, flights and ferries suspended

Tropical Storm Maysak lashed southern China's island province of Hainan on Friday, making landfall with maximum winds near its centre of 23 metres per second (51 mph) and

Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that's falling back to Earth

A three-armed spacecraft is rushing to the rescue of a NASA telescope that’s in danger of crashing back to Earth

Why we have so many ways to measure hot weather

Why we have so many ways to measure hot weather

Tesla sales soar 25% in sign its troubles may be easing

Tesla sales soar 25% in sign its troubles may be easing

This pass high in the Swiss Alps is home to a James Bond car chase scene and a vintage steam railway

Train enthusiasts are celebrating the 100th anniversary of a historic Swiss railway as vintage steam locomotives ferry tourists through the stunning Alpine scenery as part of the celebration

Trump to visit Mount Rushmore to mark U.S. 250th celebrations

President Donald Trump on Friday travels to Mount Rushmore, the granite mountain in South Dakota where the heads of four American presidents are carved,

Venezuelans are rushing to identify the bodies of their loved ones as earthquake deaths multiply

The rush is on across Venezuela’s north coast to identify loved ones before it’s too late

At least 3,700 excess deaths reported during heatwave in France, Belgium and Netherlands

France, the Netherlands and Belgium have recorded 3,700 excess deaths during the June heatwave that sent temperatures soaring across Europe, with authorities warning that the

BHP workers approve Pilbara labour deal, unions cite lingering concerns

Workers at BHP's South Flank and Mining Area C iron ore operations in Western Australia have voted to approve a new labour agreement, unions said on Friday, while noting that many

Venezuela's interim leader angrily defends earthquake response

Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez has defended her government's response to last week's devastating earthquakes

Egg producers will pay $3.3M and donate 53 million eggs to settle price-fixing claims

The U.S. Justice Department and 17 states have reached settlement agreements with three major egg producers over allegations of that the companies illegally colluded in a multiyear scheme to raises prices

Heat records broken from DC to Boston, more to come Friday

Heat records broken from DC to Boston, more to come Friday

Canada advances Alberta pipeline to Pacific Coast to expand oil exports beyond the US

Canada moved to advance a Pacific Coast pipeline from Alberta as Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks to diversify oil exports beyond the United States while easing separatist tensions and preserving environmental protections on British Columbia’s northern coast

Brazil implements new regulations for meat exports to EU, Globo Rural reports

Brazil's Agriculture Ministry has started to implement new inspection procedures on the production of meat and meat derivatives to address trade requirements from the

Judge seeks stronger Trump assurances on plans for DC golf course project

A federal judge is demanding firmer commitments from the Trump administration regarding plans to renovate a historic golf course in Washington, D.C. U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes expressed concern Thursday over President Donald Trump's recent social media statements about starting renovations on the East Potomac Golf Links

Finding freedom from the heat on July 4th will be a challenge in eastern US

Gaining freedom from the heat will be a challenge this Independence Day in the eastern U.S., and it's already starting ahead of the holiday weekend

Blackstone's QTS terminates Digital Gateway data center project in Virginia

Blackstone's QTS said on Thursday it had terminated its planned Digital Gateway data center project in Virginia and withdrawn the associated filings after years of planning and

Why Denver stopped treating sidewalk repair as a DIY project – lessons for other cities and homeowners

New legislation in Denver created a program to build, repair and maintain sidewalks throughout the city.

How record heat and monumental fireworks could spark miserable air quality for July Fourth

How record heat and monumental fireworks could spark miserable air quality for July Fourth

Energy Dept. directs data centers to use backup generators during heat wave, freeing up power for AC

Energy Dept. directs data centers to use backup generators during heat wave, freeing up power for AC

Los Angeles-area gas appliance ban upheld by US appeals court

A divided federal appeals court on Thursday upheld a ban covering four Los Angeles-area counties on

Maine couple spots a bear chasing a moose calf and helps it escape

A Maine couple had an unexpected wildlife encounter while heading out for a day of fishing

Venezuelan security guard pulled alive from building basement 8 days after twin quakes

Rescuers have pulled a 43-year-old security guard alive from a collapsed basement, ending a grueling dayslong operation that became a symbol of hope after the devastation of twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela eight days earlier

Missouri jury sides with Enfamil maker Mead Johnson in case over preterm baby formula

A jury in St.

Tesla launches six-seater Model Y L in US to boost sales

Tesla on Thursday launched a six-seater long wheelbase version of its best-selling Model Y SUV in the U.S., aiming to boost sales of its electric vehicles after the removal of a key

Soccer-Fans keep up World Cup spirit in extreme Philly heat

World Cup fans are being confronted with punishing temperatures in Philadelphia this week, as a heat dome threatened to add extra

Trump wins court reprieve from restoring slavery, climate park exhibits

A U.S. appeals court on Thursday lifted a judge's order requiring President Donald Trump's administration to reinstall dozens of exhibits that it removed

'They left me no other option': Reedley farmer gives 125,000+ pounds of nectarines away amid lawsuit

'They left me no other option': Reedley farmer gives 125,000+ pounds of nectarines away amid lawsuit

Wimbledon kept its courts lush green as other London lawns browned in record heat

Grass in much of London turned brown last week amid a record heat wave that made Britain and the rest of Europe sizzle

New Denver rules target neglected properties, offering neighbors hope for long-standing "Poop House"

New Denver rules target neglected properties, offering neighbors hope for long-standing "Poop House"

Florida man charged after severely neglected pig found

Florida man charged after severely neglected pig found

Man pulled from rubble in ‘miraculous’ rescue 8 days after devastating Venezuela earthquakes

Man pulled from rubble in ‘miraculous’ rescue 8 days after devastating Venezuela earthquakes

Venezuelans dig by hand as fuel shortages stall rescue efforts

Nearly a week after twin earthquakes devastated La Guaira, citizens continue to dig their friends and family out of the rubble by hand without heavy machinery, as government response falters and outrage grows over a nation rich in oil but starved of gasoline. CNN's Isa Soares speaks with families and US volunteers on the ground in Venezuela.

America 250: Eight decades after Pearl Harbor, DNA technology brings a sailor home

America 250: Eight decades after Pearl Harbor, DNA technology brings a sailor home

As Venezuelan morgues fill and the death toll slowly rises, questions remain about how many are truly gone

As Venezuelan morgues fill and the death toll slowly rises, questions remain about how many are truly gone

Trump administration aims to cut regulations on US commercial fishing

The Trump administration moved to slash commercial fishing regulations from coast to coast on Thursday, including reopening New England waters to scallop

Europe targets shadow fleet tankers falsely using Cameroon flag, sources say

Europe is taking tougher action against tankers falsely using Cameroon's flag registry to transport Russian oil, including boarding

Families of 7 killed in Esparto fireworks explosion hold vigil one year later, continue push for justice

Families of 7 killed in Esparto fireworks explosion hold vigil one year later, continue push for justice

How FIFA World Cup leftovers are helping feed thousands of families

How FIFA World Cup leftovers are helping feed thousands of families

Shark attack on Alabama teen inspires the start of a national alert system

Lulu Gribbin survived a near-fatal shark attack in 2024

Firefighters prepare to assist autistic patients with new tools and training

Firefighters prepare to assist autistic patients with new tools and training

Hundreds of animals seized in drug bust surrendered

Hundreds of animals seized in drug bust surrendered

A waterless AI data center? A big experiment is under way in rural Utah

A waterless AI data center? A big experiment is under way in rural Utah

Retired police officer catches rare albino rattlesnake

Retired police officer catches rare albino rattlesnake

Firefighters killed as wildfires rage across the West

Three firefighters were killed battling the fast-moving Snyder Fire on the Utah-Colorado border as wildfires scorch tens of thousands of acres across the Western United States, prompting Utah to restrict July 4 fireworks amid extreme fire danger.

Why New Jersey’s balcony solar bill is a huge deal for renters

Why New Jersey’s balcony solar bill is a huge deal for renters

Ring camera captures Aspen Acres Fire engulfing family's property in Colorado

Ring camera footage shows the Aspen Acres Fire engulfing a family's property in Colorado. Joseph Armeanio, who shared the video with CNN, said he was away from the home at the time. The fire started early Monday and has since grown to more than 23,000 acres, the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office said.

Russian fuel crisis prompts rush for Chinese electric cars

A Moscow car dealership is struggling to keep up with demand for new electric vehicles from China as drivers look to sidestep a

Firefighters battle blazes in southern France after European heatwave

Two thousand firefighters were battling several wildfires fanned by strong winds along France's Mediterranean coast on Thursday, as the region grappled

This air conditioning strategy is the sweet spot for saving energy and money, experts say

Some of us have been told it's more energy-efficient and cost-effective to turn off our air conditioning when we leave home for work

Heat adds to strains on areas with data centers, raising the temperature on AI debates

Extreme heat like the weather sweeping the eastern U.S. drives up energy demands for data centers, adding to their strain on power grids and worsening air quality for surrounding areas

French government to face no-confidence vote over heatwave handling

French Green party lawmakers on Thursday filed a no-confidence motion against the government over its handling of a severe heatwave in late June, as the country braces for a

Albanian police use teargas to disperse anti-graft demonstrators

Albanian police used water cannons and teargas on Thursday to disperse anti-government protesters in front of parliament who threw eggs and flour at police

Northern Nigeria hunger reaches worst levels in nearly a decade, WFP says

More than 17 million people across nine conflict-hit states in northern Nigeria face severe hunger, the U.N. food agency said on Thursday, warning that violence and funding

Heat wave caused some 480 excess deaths in Netherlands, health authorities say

Last week's unprecedented heat wave led to around 480 excess deaths in the Netherlands, Dutch health authorities said on Thursday.

Albanian police use tear gas and pepper spray as Tirana protest turns violent

Albanian police clashed with protesters in Tirana during a demonstration against government corruption and a luxury development linked to Jared Kushner, son-in-law of U.S. President Donald Trump

Goal of higher voter turnout remains elusive in California as changes have extended ballot counting

California has enacted many changes over the years that were intended to boost voter turnout

Supreme Court bars states from protecting consumers if federal agencies won’t

A case involving the potential dangers of glyphosate, the active ingredient in the weed killer Roundup, relates to broader efforts to protect consumers.

Tesla's China-made EV sales rise 24.4% year on year in June

Tesla's China-made electric vehicle sales rose for an eighth month in June, supported by an extended recovery in the U.S. automaker's European sales.

25 of America’s most beautiful places

25 of America’s most beautiful places

Trump administration’s $46 billion 'smart wall' races ahead on the US-Mexico border

The United States is rapidly building what it calls a “smart wall” on the Mexico border, combining tall steel fencing with advanced technology like sensors and cameras

Heat waves are getting hotter. Can you guess why?

CNN News Central's Sara Sidner speaks with Ashley Ward, director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke University's Nicholas Institute, about what's causing the world's heat waves to grow more intense.

Verisk estimates over $10 billion in economic losses from Venezuela earthquake

Catastrophe and risk modeling firm Verisk said on Thursday it expects economic losses from the Venezuelan earthquake to exceed $10 billion.

Beijing identifies pilot killed in crash into city's tallest building

The pilot killed when a plane crashed into Beijing's tallest building last Friday was a 66-year-old man surnamed Liu, Beijing's Chaoyang district government said on

In Mojave Desert, startup JetZero builds novel plane to take on Airbus and Boeing

Inside a cavernous aircraft hangar in the Mojave Desert, JetZero is building a full-size demonstrator of what could be a 200-plus-seat jet, a

Bayer fuels break-up talk as Roundup placed in separate business

Bayer said on Thursday it was consolidating its U.S.

Trump biofuel goals hit reality as US plants lag

President Donald Trump's effort to boost production of bio-based diesel and deliver on promises to farmers and rural communities is

US beef prices stay red-hot for summer cookouts

U.S. grill masters and home chefs face sizzling beef prices for summer cookouts as drought and wildfires have discouraged ranchers from expanding cattle

Amazon vows action against India delivery partner after fire probe concludes

Amazon said on Thursday it will take "appropriate action" against a third-party delivery partner in India once a police investigation into a fire that

India's capital announces permanent anti-pollution curbs for toxic winter months

The government of India's national capital territory of Delhi has announced a spate of measures to curb air pollution during winter, months ahead of the

Kyrgyzstan asks neighbours for help with fuel supplies as Russian shortages bite

Kyrgyzstan asked Kazakhstan, Belarus, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan to help ensure stable fuel supplies late on Wednesday, amid concerns

Russian fuel frustration rises as crisis bites

In Russia's grain belt, farmers fret they will be unable to harvest their crops as a fuel crisis sparked by Ukraine's drone attacks on oil refineries and

Net-zero champion Europe snared by climate change on its doorstep

The June heatwave that broke a series of temperature records in Europe has focused minds on the urgency of adapting to global

Young survivors of Venezuela quakes run shelters as search drags on

The command center hums with activity as radios crackle to life, medical staff stop in to say hello and supplies are

China's Inner Mongolia bets on solar and wind but coal stays close

China's Inner Mongolia is expanding both renewable energy and coal use

Federal audit finds Puerto Rico awaiting billions of dollars nearly a decade after deadly hurricane

Lawmakers have released a federal audit that found that only 25% of some $14 billion in federal funds obligated for Puerto Rico’s power grid after Hurricane Maria razed it almost a decade ago has reached the U.S. territory

UPS never required detailed inspection of part that failed before engine flew off plane that crashed

UPS never required the detailed inspections needed to spot the problem that allowed an engine to fly off one of its planes before it crashed and killed 15 people last fall even after Boeing recommended it years earlier

Sightings of humpback whales surge in Rio de Janeiro, fueling demand for whale-watching trips

Humpback whales are increasingly spotted off Rio de Janeiro as their population recovers from past commercial whaling

Fast-moving wildfires scorch thousands of acres across the West, and there’s more danger ahead

Fast-moving wildfires scorch thousands of acres across the West, and there’s more danger ahead

Extraordinary heat in US Northeast arrives to clash with Fourth of July revelry

Multiday warnings of extreme heat have landed in New York, Boston and Philadelphia

Trump visits newly built Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota's Badlands

President Donald Trump visited the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota on Wednesday

Venezuelan medics fear earthquake aftermath will trigger widening medical crisis

With far more dead than living people taken from the rubble a week after Venezuela’s devastating twin earthquakes, doctors say the biggest dangers now facing survivors were untreated wounds and infectious diseases

US nuclear power regulator proposes changing rule protecting people from radiation

The U.S. nuclear power regulator on Wednesday proposed changes to a rule protecting people from radiation, the latest proposal pushed by the Trump

Venezuelans scour collapsed buildings by hand while government machinery stands unused

Venezuelans scour collapsed buildings by hand while government machinery stands unused

CDC urges people to prevent mosquito bites as West Nile virus season hits a strong, early start

West Nile virus season is off to its earliest and worst start since 2004

Teen has emergency surgery after unknowingly swallowing wire bristle during backyard barbecue

Teen has emergency surgery after unknowingly swallowing wire bristle during backyard barbecue

‘The greatest cosmic movie ever made’: Historic telescope kicks off an unprecedented survey

‘The greatest cosmic movie ever made’: Historic telescope kicks off an unprecedented survey

A giraffe named Gracie escaped in Texas. No one can seem to find her

An escaped giraffe has managed to stay a few steps ahead of a private ranch owner and local officials in Texas Hill Country for nearly two weeks

Gas plants for US data centers to be major source of climate change-linked emissions, report says

Dozens of planned gas plants to directly power data centers in the United States could emit as much greenhouse gas annually as Australia or France,

Fed's Warsh vows to 'disappoint' anyone who thinks he will tolerate inflation above 2%

Germany's top diplomat says EU-Mercosur deal still has issues to resolve

Germany's foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, said on Wednesday there were still "issues" to resolve before the European Union's trade agreement with

Trump honors Theodore Roosevelt in North Dakota, debuts new Air Force One

President Donald Trump dedicated a museum honoring Theodore Roosevelt on Wednesday, invoking the Republican president's legacy and linking

From Kansas to New York, historic heatwave bakes US ahead of July 4 holiday

By Brad Brooks, P.J.

Punishing heat wave hits eastern US, with a preview of what’s to come

Punishing heat wave hits eastern US, with a preview of what’s to come

Did the milk expire? California bans 'sell by' food labels to cut food waste

California is making food labels less confusing by banning "sell by" dates

Largest US power grid details price spikes, warns on record demand

PJM, the largest U.S. electric grid operator, on Wednesday detailed price spikes and warnings of massive transmission line congestion as it braced for

Local companies step up to help mom living with end-stage kidney disease

Local companies step up to help mom living with end-stage kidney disease

USDA announces $500 million in funding to expand US domestic fertilizer production

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced $500 million in new funding on Wednesday to expand domestic fertilizer production after the Iran war drove up prices.

Spotless uniforms, stalled cranes: Inside Venezuela’s faltering quake rescue effort

Many Venezuelan earthquake survivors across northern La Guaira state, in Caracas and surrounding regions are asking the same question

Woman spends decades rescuing homeless animals at shelter she helped build

Woman spends decades rescuing homeless animals at shelter she helped build

Tesla European registrations climb in June

Tesla registrations rose across several European markets in June, data showed on Wednesday, extending a recovery in the U.S. electric vehicle

Extreme heat tests cattle, but preparation helps producers stay ahead

Extreme heat tests cattle, but preparation helps producers stay ahead

What is the most American animal?

What is the most American animal?

Scientists say they have built a cell from scratch for the first time

Scientists say they have built a cell from scratch for the first time

When your local reflecting pool or pond turns green with algae, don’t reach for chemicals – nature has better solutions

As the national conversation shifts to political finger-pointing, an important environmental question deserves careful scrutiny: What is the best approach to maintain urban water quality?

French government seen facing no-confidence vote over heatwave handling

French Green party lawmakers have announced plans to file a no-confidence motion against the government over its handling of a severe heatwave in late June, as the country

At least 5 people killed in fire in Antwerp apartment tower, Belgian police say

At least 5 people were killed in a fire in a 10-storey apartment tower in the Belgian city of Antwerp on

As deportation protections end, Haitians confront fear and uncertainty

Uthy spent seven years in medical school training to become a doctor

Baby mink rescued from Sonoma County backyard

Baby mink rescued from Sonoma County backyard

A marine heat wave caused seabird deaths off California. El Nino could worsen the die-off

Many seabirds are starving to death as a marine heat wave lingers off California and fish seek deeper, cooler waters

Unchecked AI progress may pose catastrophic risks, UN panel warns

Developments in artificial intelligence are outpacing scientific understanding and government policy, meaning there are no guarantees the technology

“We’re not prepared”: As Venezuela shakes, years of mismanagement come into focus

As families wait in agony for news of loved ones trapped beneath the rubble, Venezuela’s devastating earthquake is exposing the human cost of a country unprepared for disaster. CNN's Isa Soares reports from Caracas.

Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries plunge Russia into a summer fuel crisis

Lines are growing at Russian gas stations -- and so is the frustration and uncertainty as several months of Ukrainian attacks have set oil refineries ablaze and choked supplies for motorists across the vast country

Iran insists on keeping control over Hormuz, senior Iranian sources say

Iran is determined to win international recognition of its control over the Strait of Hormuz and ability to levy

Chevrolet Bolt vs. Nissan Leaf, an Edmunds $30,000 EV comparison

The Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Bolt EV are formidable rivals for the title of America’s most affordable electric vehicle

Spain attributes over 1,000 excess deaths to heat in second-hottestJune ever

Spain recorded 1,029 excess deaths last month attributable to heat, official data showed on Wednesday, as a five-day heatwave with temperatures surpassing 40 degrees Celsius

UN report sees enormous potential benefits and big risks from AI

The rapid development of AI offers huge potential benefits to countries and people around the world, but also poses big risks, 40 leading scientists and experts

Powerful storm hits Romania, one person killed

A powerful storm tore through the Romanian capital Bucharest and 20 counties on Wednesday, killing one person and damaging dozens of homes and vehicles, emergency

Two dead after wildfire guts house in northern Greece

Two people died after a wildfire gutted a house in a forested settlement in northern Greece, the fire brigade said.

Beijing plane crash clouds China's low-altitude flights, uncovers safety gaps

An unexplained crash by a tiny plane into Beijing's tallest building and silence from regulators have cast a chilling effect on the low-altitude flights sector and uncovered

Myanmar set to restart contentious $3.6 billion dam project backed by China

Myanmar's new government aims to complete within roughly eight years a contentious

Hospitals in Europe are gearing up for the next heat wave armed with lessons from this one

Hospitals in the Paris region are urgently upgrading their defenses against heat waves

Global oceans break June temperature record with fears they’re headed into ‘uncharted territory’

Global oceans break June temperature record with fears they’re headed into ‘uncharted territory’

Democratic socialists oust another House incumbent and other takeaways from Colorado’s primaries

Democratic socialists oust another House incumbent and other takeaways from Colorado’s primaries

Bayer seeks US duties on Chinese-made glyphosate, angering farmers

Bayer on Tuesday asked Washington to impose duties on glyphosate, the chemical used in the company's weedkiller Roundup, imported from China, saying it was being

KKR to buy EDF's renewable power assets in US, Canada for $4.2 billion

Private equity firm KKR said on Tuesday it will buy the operations and assets of EDF's North American renewable energy unit in the U.S. and Canada for $4.2 billion.

US issues emergency order for PJM Interconnection as heatwave looms

The U.S. Department of Energy on Tuesday declared an emergency across the nation's largest power grid, citing soaring demand and supply risks as extreme heat grips the region.

Trump administration seeks to stomp out all fires quickly, reviving policy that has been discredited

The deaths of three firefighters in Colorado are casting a spotlight on the Trump administration’s creation of a new federal fire agency and its revival of a previously discredited policy to stomp out all wildfires quickly

Aid groups warn Venezuela’s healthcare system is near its limit after earthquakes

Aid groups are warning that Venezuela's healthcare system is at its breaking point nearly a week after two powerful earthquakes hit the South American country

Forecasters cite 'dangerous' conditions as heat scorches Midwest while on its way to the East

It's a hot one for millions of people in the Midwest and Great Lakes states

Rescuers in Venezuela pluck child alive from collapsed building six days after twin quakes

Jordanian emergency workers in Venezuela, which was hit by devastating twin earthquakes last week, rescued a child early on Tuesday, the only reported 

Airbnb must face Los Angeles lawsuit alleging price gouging during 2025 wildfires

Airbnb must face a lawsuit by the city of Los Angeles, which accused the home rental company of price gouging during the January 2025 wildfires in southern

South Bow, Bridger to develop new oil pipeline from Wyoming to Cushing, Oklahoma

Canada's South Bow and U.S.-based Bridger Pipeline plan to jointly develop a new oil pipeline from Guernsey, Wyoming, to Cushing

Tesla Q2 deliveries expected to rebound as Europe sales recover

Tesla is expected to report a 5% rise in vehicle deliveries on Thursday for the second quarter.

Bloom Energy, Brookfield expand AI infrastructure power partnership to $25 billion

Bloom Energy and Brookfield said on Tuesday they had expanded their partnership to finance power projects for AI infrastructure, boosting their funding framework

Train derailment prompts nearby residents to shelter in place

Train derailment prompts nearby residents to shelter in place

Teen's Storm Smart program teaches hundreds of students hurricane preparedness

Teen's Storm Smart program teaches hundreds of students hurricane preparedness

Venezuelans deported by the US hours before the deadly earthquake struck are missing

Venezuelans deported by the US hours before the deadly earthquake struck are missing

Questions about ban popping at stands more than fireworks sales

Questions about ban popping at stands more than fireworks sales

Cuba's top diplomat says talks with United States showing 'no progress'

Cuba's foreign minister said on Tuesday that talks initiated earlier this year with long-time foe the United States had stalled, leaving

Top cases decided during the US Supreme Court's term

The U.S.

US energy chief exhorts data center backers to push back against opponents

U.S.

The smell of death lingers in Venezuela’s ruined streets as overwhelmed hospitals race to save lives

The smell of death lingers in Venezuela’s ruined streets as overwhelmed hospitals race to save lives

Milwaukee Brewers, Forward Latino unite for Venezuelan emergency relief effort in wake of deadly earthquakes

Milwaukee Brewers, Forward Latino unite for Venezuelan emergency relief effort in wake of deadly earthquakes

'We don't have anywhere to go': Mother speaks out after fireworks destroy home, 13 people homeless

'We don't have anywhere to go': Mother speaks out after fireworks destroy home, 13 people homeless

Joby, Toyota announce joint venture for air taxi production

Joby Aviation and Toyota Motor announced a joint venture on Tuesday to produce the air taxi maker's S4 series, as it looks to secure government approval to deploy its commercial

Heatwave tests Ukraine soldiers in Soviet-era tank

As a record-breaking heatwave swept across much of Europe and spilled into Ukraine, the searing temperatures bore down even harder on

US House committee opens investigation into Merck, AbbVie China drug trials

The chair of the U.S.

Fulfilling a promise: Sisters fight through thorns and ticks to reach Korean War veteran uncle's grave

Fulfilling a promise: Sisters fight through thorns and ticks to reach Korean War veteran uncle's grave

Hundreds of thousands of Lebanese head home as fighting eases, many still stranded

Some 400,000 Lebanese uprooted by war have returned to southern Lebanon, with more expected to follow in the coming week, the social affairs minister said

In France, a funeral home is overwhelmed as the heatwave's death toll rises

Undertaker Zouhaier Hertelli is receiving panicked calls from families, retirement homes, and even the police desperately trying to find

US is working on ban targeting Chinese energy inverters, sources say

The Trump administration is drafting a ban on imports of foreign inverters, which connect solar projects and batteries to

How to stay cool in a heat wave even without air conditioning

Heat can be dangerous, but health experts say there are ways to manage the threat

Desert express: UAE launches first national passenger rail network

Desert express: UAE launches first national passenger rail network

Man files complaint after dog dies following Hoover boarding stay

Man files complaint after dog dies following Hoover boarding stay

Woman still has family member missing in Venezuela earthquake rubble

Woman still has family member missing in Venezuela earthquake rubble

Nestle to cut artificial colourings from all products by end-2026

Nestle plans to remove artificial food colourings from all products worldwide by the end of 2026, a senior executive told Reuters on Tuesday,

Regional framework could be set up to monitor rapidly shrinking Caspian Sea, Azerbaijani official says

A legal framework could be drawn up this year on regional cooperation to monitor and seek to adapt to falling water levels in the Caspian Sea, which is shrinking at an

Heavy rains hit Ghana, killing at least 12 in floods

At least 12 people have died after torrential rains flooded large parts of Ghana, including the capital Accra, the Ghana National Fire Service said on

Research about global fishing shows value of detailed environmental data, which the Trump administration seeks to limit

Detailed data is useful for understanding and addressing environmental effects on people’s lives in ways that become difficult or impossible if only the broadest and blurriest picture is developed.

Hottest temperatures in over a decade threatened in parts of eastern US as dangerous heat dome expands and intensifies

Hottest temperatures in over a decade threatened in parts of eastern US as dangerous heat dome expands and intensifies

Ebola outbreak could cost Africa up to $3.6 billion, UN says

The United Nations said on Tuesday that an Ebola outbreak could cost Africa up to $3.6 billion and hundreds of thousands of jobs,

Apartment block collapses in Athens, rescuers search for trapped

Greek rescuers were searching for people trapped after a four-storey apartment block collapsed on Tuesday in the Petralona area of Athens, the fire brigade said.

Venezuela health system strained after earthquakes, WHO says

Venezuela's healthcare system is under significant strain, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, with some hospitals damaged and others missing staff

Bird nests of fibre-optic cables show war's impact on Ukraine

Woven from fibre-optic cable and grass, a small bird's nest found near the front line of the war in Ukraine shows how the more than four-

Why companies are swapping copper for aluminium

The spike in copper prices to a record high earlier this year has added weight to arguments for switching from copper to cheaper and lighter aluminium in a range of sectors

Ferrari and BMW join Tesla, China in switch from copper to cheaper aluminium

Ferrari and BMW are rolling out new models featuring lightweight, cost-effective aluminium

He survived 2 natural disasters in Venezuela's La Guaira. Now he vows never to return

Venezuelan merchant Grian Serrano has twice survived major natural disasters in the same place

3 firefighters killed as wildfires rage across the West, prompting July 4 fireworks restrictions in Utah

3 firefighters killed as wildfires rage across the West, prompting July 4 fireworks restrictions in Utah

A Jefferson for every era, from Lincoln to Trump, and the contradictions that endure

Jon Meacham is among many historians reflecting on the complex legacy of Thomas Jefferson

Alligators injure three, one fatally, in string of attacks in Florida

Alligators injure three, one fatally, in string of attacks in Florida

US drives rise in global emissions as utilities turn back to coal, report shows

The United States accounted for about a third of the rise in global carbon dioxide emissions in 2025, as higher gas prices pushed power producers back to coal, an Energy

Survivors decry slow aid after deadly Venezuela quakes

Frustration rose across Venezuela over a lack of government help in areas struck by deadly twin earthquakes five days ago

US to suspend some duties on phosphate fertilizer from Morocco

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Families of Venezuelans deported from the US and lost in hotel collapse search for loved ones, and for answers

Construction worker Anderson Daniel Salcedo spent three months in U.S. immigration detention before boarding a repatriation flight

Soccer-'Heat dome' threatens sweltering conditions for World Cup fans, players

Extreme heat will greet fans and players this week at the World Cup, as an imposing "heat dome" settles over the central and eastern United States - plus

3 firefighters killed in Western wildfire were trying to shield themselves from flames

Federal officials say the three firefighters killed over the weekend in a Colorado wildfire were part of a specialized crew that goes into remote areas to quickly put out new fires

Warming climate, pollution and unplanned growth push Kashmir’s lakes toward disappearance

Climate-exacerbated heat increases and unpredictable rainfall combined with unplanned urban growth have resulted in nearly half the lakes in the mountainous, India-controlled Jammu and Kashmir region disappearing or becoming highly polluted in the last six decades

US senator asks regulator to reject giant NextEra-Dominion power deal, filing

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Uber, Waymo end robotaxi partnership in Phoenix 

Uber and Alphabet's Waymo have ended their self-driving partnership in Phoenix, Arizona, as the ride-hailing giant prepares to launch a new autonomous vehicle

Trump calls housing bill 'a big yawn,' presses voting curbs

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Echoes of deadly Arizona wildfire with 3 firefighters killed in Colorado-Utah blaze

A wildfire that has killed three firefighters along the Colorado-Utah border is one of the deadliest for firefighters since an Arizona wildfire 13 years ago

Sweltering Midwest heat cancels outdoor plans as cooling centers open and the East braces

A heat wave is gripping the Midwest and is shifting eastward, causing summer camps and outdoor activities to be canceled or delayed

They were the ‘unsung heroes’ of firefighting. Their deaths mark a grim milestone for the new wildland fire service

They were the ‘unsung heroes’ of firefighting. Their deaths mark a grim milestone for the new wildland fire service

Venezuelans search more earthquake ruins as attention turns to humanitarian crisis

With the window for finding survivors shrinking fast, Venezuelans combed through more ruins of buildings toppled by last week’s devastating back-to-back earthquakes

Polestar's US setback leaves owners asking: who will service my car?

When Ryan Rodriguez landed a great deal on a model year 2024 Polestar earlier this month, he did not anticipate the brand would soon be in trouble in the

Trump signs memo making it easier for Americans to fix own vehicles

U.S. President Donald Trump signed a memorandum on Monday supporting Americans' ability to repair their own vehicles. 

Meet the savant eco-artist with autism who proves all trash can become treasure

Meet the savant eco-artist with autism who proves all trash can become treasure

Flooding at Cheney Lake leads to multiple campground closures, evacuations and more

Flooding at Cheney Lake leads to multiple campground closures, evacuations and more

France keeps health emergency plan at highest level in case of another heatwave

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Monday he was keeping the country's health emergency response plan, ORSAN, at its highest level for the coming days in view

The construction failures and risky geography behind Venezuela's quake tragedy

When late Venezuelan leader Hugo Chávez built this coastal housing development bearing his name as part of his socialist

Olathe Fire Department says duplex fire that displaced 13 people started with fireworks

Olathe Fire Department says duplex fire that displaced 13 people started with fireworks

A rare dinosaur fossil from Antarctica is found tucked away in a drawer

Scientists have stumbled on a rare dinosaur fossil from Antarctica tucked in a drawer

Oil settles up on US-Iran strikes; cautious hopes for shipping cap gains

Oil prices settled up more than 1% on Monday after attacks by the U.S. and Iran underscored the fragility of their interim peace deal, while cautious

Residents on other side of Cottonwood Fire now prepare for the worst

Residents on other side of Cottonwood Fire now prepare for the worst

Alligator bites, kills woman swimming in the Little Big Econ River, FWC says

Alligator bites, kills woman swimming in the Little Big Econ River, FWC says

At Men’s Fashion Week in Paris, a brutal heat wave disrupts the fantasy

At Men’s Fashion Week in Paris, a brutal heat wave disrupts the fantasy

Community helps family who lost condo in Cottonwood Fire

Community helps family who lost condo in Cottonwood Fire

Firefighters proceed with caution against Cottonwood Fire amid PDS Red Flag Warning

Firefighters proceed with caution against Cottonwood Fire amid PDS Red Flag Warning

Catholic bishops unite at Nogales border in support of immigrants

Catholic bishops unite at Nogales border in support of immigrants

Italy and Balkans endure heatwave, US also faces soaring temperatures

Italy and the Balkans felt the impact on Monday of a record-breaking heatwave that has caused hundreds of excess deaths and

Retired teacher's dream of a safe home for his son with special needs becomes reality

Retired teacher's dream of a safe home for his son with special needs becomes reality

The full strawberry moon will rise in the night sky this week

The full strawberry moon will rise in the night sky this week

Maker of vinegar on mission to change minds one sour tastebud at a time

Maker of vinegar on mission to change minds one sour tastebud at a time

Heat waves can leave homes dangerously hot – even for young, healthy adults

Heat waves can be dangerous, and the conditions indoors can be worse than outdoors. A study of all the single-family homes in Austin, Texas, shows why.

Artifacts dating back 400,000 years, found in cave, show ‘complex and rich’ pre-human society

Artifacts dating back 400,000 years, found in cave, show ‘complex and rich’ pre-human society

8 principles from human ecology can help AI work for human well-being

Involving families, educators, engineers, designers and policymakers in AI development can help ensure the technology does more good than harm.

UC Berkeley is establishing the Nancy Pelosi Institute to address democracy's challenges

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the University of California, Berkeley, are partnering to form a new nonpartisan academic institute they say will be dedicated to strengthening democracy

Stalled US permits threaten $121 billion in wind and solar investment, report shows

Trump administration policies that have stalled permits for renewable energy projects are putting more than $121 billion of investment at risk and slowing development of wind,

Italy and Balkans endure heatwave, US also faces soaring temperatures

Italy and the Balkans felt the impact on Monday of a record-breaking heatwave that has caused hundreds of excess deaths and

Weekend wars

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Is it over or not?

On Greek island of Santorini, winemakers try to adapt to heat and drought

In a vineyard on the Greek island of Santorini, winemaker Yiannis Boutaris gestures to a dried-up ‘kouloura’ vine trained into the shape

Company trying to clean Reflecting Pool is thrust into political storm, hires crisis communications firm

Company trying to clean Reflecting Pool is thrust into political storm, hires crisis communications firm

Chinese EV battery makers pledge to pay suppliers more quickly

Major Chinese electric vehicle battery makers on Monday pledged to pay their suppliers more quickly, as part of wider efforts to ease financial strain across the auto

After 40 years in Congress, Nancy Pelosi to help create institute to train leaders of the future

After 40 years in Congress, Nancy Pelosi to help create institute to train leaders of the future

Malaysia extends search for missing flight MH370 by one year

Malaysia has extended by one year its deal with deep-sea exploration firm Ocean Infinity to conduct an underwater search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370,

Europe's record heat has overwhelmed Paris mortuaries and left families in distress

A record-breaking heat wave has overwhelmed mortuaries in Paris, leaving funeral directors struggling to find space for bodies

Canada backs Greenland mine producing metal crucial to defence industries

Canada has given C$7 million ($4.93 million) in grants to a Greenland molybdenum mining project, a critical metal used in aerospace, energy and defence, Greenland

Grief and optimism clash in scramble to locate survivors 4 days after Venezuela earthquakes

Local and international rescue teams raced against the clock to pull survivors from the rubble in Venezuela four days after two powerful earthquakes shook the northern state of La Guaira

Philippines leads the world in rush to solar as power prices soar

People in the Philippines are flocking to install solar power on rooftops and escape the burden of soaring

Facing China, one Taiwan Coast Guard officer draws strength from the gods

When Yeh Chih-sheng steps aboard Taiwan Coast Guard vessel CG1005 in the choppy waters of the Taiwan Strait, he brings

Venezuela quake death toll nears 1,500 as rescue work goes on

Rescue teams raced on Sunday to find more survivors of the two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela this week, with signs of life bringing

France records around 1,000 additional deaths as extreme heat breaks European records

France has reported around 1,000 additional deaths during last week’s record-breaking heat wave

Ukrainian drones set another Russian oil refinery ablaze as Putin admits fuel shortages

Ukraine has intensified its drone attacks on Russia, setting fire to a major oil refinery in the south and killing at least two people, according to Russian authorities

Capricious, violent, arbitrary: Venezuela's twin quakes

I was lying on my bed, thinking about watching the Brazil soccer game — I can't even remember who they were playing — when the bedframe

From the rubble in Venezuela, an unexpected story of survival cuts through days of tragedy

In the days since two devastating earthquakes, search teams and locals had believed that there were no signs of life under a mountain of concrete in La Guaira, one of the areas that's been hardest hit in Venezuela

3 firefighters killed in Colorado as wildfires stoked by heat, wind rage across the West

Three firefighters have died and two were injured while battling fires on the Colorado-Utah border

Trump says his renovation plans for a golf course will have Washington hosting a 'major' tournament

President Donald Trump surveyed his construction projects around the nation's capital, suggesting his redevelopment of the East Potomac Golf Links could host major tournaments

Conditions improve after widespread flooding and heavy rain kill at least 4 in Kentucky

Conditions improve after widespread flooding and heavy rain kill at least 4 in Kentucky

Heat wave and high humidity will blast much of the eastern US this week, meteorologists say

A heat wave will blast the eastern United States this week

At least 117 dead dogs found in 'horrific scene' at California 'no-kill' shelter

Authorities say the remains of at least 117 dogs were found on the grounds of a California “no-kill“ animal shelter, many of them with gunshot wounds

Mass graves with remains of over 100 dogs found at Northern California animal rescue

Mass graves with remains of over 100 dogs found at Northern California animal rescue

Record heatwave disrupts Europe as France warns death toll to rise

Temperatures hit 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in parts of Europe on Sunday as storms moved into

Aramco oil company helicopter crashes in Saudi Arabia, killing all 14 on board

A helicopter crash in Saudi Arabia has killed all 14 people on board

NASA races to save Swift telescope from falling back to Earth with daring rescue mission

NASA is racing to save its Swift telescope from falling back to Earth with a daring rescue mission

Pope Leo prays for Venezuela quake victims as EU sends emergency aid

Pope Leo on Sunday expressed solidarity with people in Venezuela grappling with the devastating impact of twin earthquakes that struck the country earlier this week.

Venezuelans search for a future as well as survivors after twin quakes pile disaster on years of crisis

Venezuelans search for a future as well as survivors after twin quakes pile disaster on years of crisis

Death toll in Venezuela quake tops 1,400 as rescue efforts intensify

The death toll from Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes rose above 1,400 on Saturday as foreign rescue teams poured into the country and

Ukraine hits two Russian oil refineries overnight

Ukraine hit two Russian oil refineries in the regions of Krasnodar and Yaroslavl overnight, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday, as Kyiv ramps up pressure on

Jury deadlocks in Palisades fire trial

Jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict in the federal trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man accused of starting the deadly Palisades Fire. CNN's Nick Watt reports from outside the courthouse.

Winds hamper crews as fast-moving fire in Utah, the largest in the US, burns through forests

The largest fire in the United States is burning through tinder-dry forest in Utah

US, Mexico inaugurate sterile fly plant in Chiapas in cross-border screwworm fight

By Cassandra Garrison METAPA, Mexico June 27 - Senior Mexican and U.S. officials inaugurated a sterile fly production plant in southern Chiapas on Saturday, a milestone in efforts to contain the New

4 dead amid flooding caused by heavy rains, Kentucky governor says

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says four people have died due to flooding from thunderstorms in that state

Frustration grows in Venezuela as earthquake death toll reaches 1,430

Tensions are high in Venezuela as the death toll rises to 1,430 after two powerful earthquakes struck three days ago

Temperature records shattered in Europe as deadly heatwave moves east

From Scandinavia to the Alps, Europeans endured sweltering conditions on Saturday as a heatwave

Strong earthquake hits Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region, 20 injured

A strong earthquake struck Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region on Saturday, the European Mediterranean

Central Europe sizzles as heat records are smashed in Switzerland, Denmark and Czech Republic

A heat wave is hitting central and eastern Europe, with record temperatures in Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Denmark

Garbage truck breaks loose while being towed, rolls into Dallas home, authorities say

Garbage truck breaks loose while being towed, rolls into Dallas home, authorities say

5.9 magnitude earthquake shakes Pakistan and Afghanistan, no damage reported

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake has struck parts of Pakistan and Afghanistan, causing panic among residents

2 juveniles charged with arson and causing a catastrophe in massive fire

2 juveniles charged with arson and causing a catastrophe in massive fire

The US and Iran have a deal on paper. At sea, the Strait of Hormuz is ‘chaotic’

The US and Iran have a deal on paper. At sea, the Strait of Hormuz is ‘chaotic’

A Reflecting Pool that has long enticed visitors now gains police scrutiny under Trump

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is a popular spot for protests, celebrations, and photos

2 tropical storms pound Japan with floods and landslides, killing 1

Two major storms are pounding Japan, causing landslides and floods

How to help those affected by the earthquakes in Venezuela

How to help those affected by the earthquakes in Venezuela

French city-dwellers swap stifling apartments for cool hotel rooms

As France sweltered under one of the worst heatwaves ever recorded this week, city dwellers scrambled for any escape they could find, with many checking

Catholic bishops call for humane treatment of migrants during US-Mexico border Mass

More than 100 Catholic bishops, nuns, priests and parishioners joined a procession across the U.S.-Mexico border on Friday evening, urging

US safety agency ends power steering probe into 376,000 Tesla EVs

U.S. safety regulators said on Saturday they had closed their probe into Tesla vehicles over power steering loss, in view of a company recall which was carried out last year.

A widespread, searing heat dome settles over the US this week

A widespread, searing heat dome settles over the US this week

Heavy rain pounds western Japan as 2 tropical storms approach

Heavy downpours have triggered flooding in western Japan as two approaching tropical storms added to a seasonal rain front already stuck above the country

People aren’t the only ones hit by heat. What to do if you see wildlife affected by hot temperatures

As Europe scorches under extreme heat, people aren’t the only ones impacted by the high temperatures and humidity

Venezuelans take search for the missing into their own hands as earthquake death toll climbs

Venezuelans took the search for missing loved ones into their own hands in the aftermath of back-to-back earthquakes

Venezuela quake toll tops 900, search intensifies for hundreds trapped

Desperate Venezuelans and rescue teams raced to find survivors on Friday as the death toll from twin earthquakes rose above

Utah declares a state of emergency and restricts fireworks as US largest wildfire grows

Utah is restricting fireworks as the largest wildfire in the nation grows, fueled by dry conditions and gusting winds

Complaint seeks answers on Scouting America's transgender policy after Pentagon deal

A gay rights activist is suing the Defense Department to answer a simple question: Did Scouting America actually ban transgender members in a deal with the Pentagon

Major beef exporters near China quota caps, clouding second-half trade, report says

Australia has already filled its annual beef quota for China and Brazil is close behind, potentially pushing two of the world's largest exporters out of the Chinese

US rights advocates welcome 'Alligator Alcatraz' closure, say systemic worries remain

U.S. immigrants' rights advocates welcomed the announcement by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis of the closure of "Alligator Alcatraz" but also urged

Things to know about Venezuela's powerful earthquakes

The devastating 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes that struck Venezuela late Wednesday have killed at least 920 people and left more than 3,300 injured

10 jurors said Palisades Fire suspect isn't guilty. Now he faces an October retrial

After a deadlocked jury prompted a mistrial, a new federal trial date is set in the arson case against the man accused of sparking one of the most destructive wildfires in California history

Trump says he will repair National Mall reflecting pool after July 4

President Donald Trump said on Friday he would repair the National Mall reflecting pool after July 4, as the landmark remains under heightened security

Appeals court rejects Trump EPA bid to abandon rule restricting deadly soot pollution

A federal appeals court has rejected the Environmental Protection Agency’s attempt to abandon a Biden-era rule that sets tough standards for deadly soot pollution

Gracie the Giraffe, who went missing after wandering off a Texas ranch, is finally found

Gracie the Giraffe has finally been found in Texas

Possible landspout tornado rips through Los Lunas, damaging homes and cars

Possible landspout tornado rips through Los Lunas, damaging homes and cars

700+ dogs missing: Excavations at NorCal animal rescue reveal mass graves, decomposing animals

700+ dogs missing: Excavations at NorCal animal rescue reveal mass graves, decomposing animals

Hundreds more reported bear sightings in Colorado this year due to mild winter, officials say

Hundreds more reported bear sightings in Colorado this year due to mild winter, officials say

US court rejects EPA bid to ease regulations for coal-fired power plants

A U.S. federal appeals court on Friday rejected the Environmental Protection Agency's bid to withdraw Biden-era limits on soot

UN rights chief calls for investigations into US deaths in immigration custody

The United Nations human rights chief on Friday called for independent investigations into deaths of people in U.S.

Coloradan's 100,000-piece military uniform collection tells stories of those who served

Coloradan's 100,000-piece military uniform collection tells stories of those who served

UN agency working to restart Hormuz evacuations after ship attack

The United Nations is working with countries to resume the evacuation of hundreds of ships and thousands of stranded seafarers from the Strait of Hormuz

Europe on high alert as killer heat set to move east and south

Health authorities across Europe were on high alert on Friday as a killer heatwave

'I took action and saved her life': New York student saves neighbor's life

'I took action and saved her life': New York student saves neighbor's life

Congressional panel investigating Epstein subpoenas Leon Black

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Black women's non-profit awards grants to local Southern groups as part of joy-filled tour

Organizations supporting Black women and girls in the American South are receiving a boost this summer

Family of quadriplegic teen displaced after tree crashes into rental

Family of quadriplegic teen displaced after tree crashes into rental

EDF agrees to sell US, Canada unit to KKR

EDF signed an agreement to sell EDF Power Solutions in the United States and Canada to private equity firm KKR, the company said on Friday. 

Chevron eyes more deals to power US data centers

Chevron is exploring additional data center deals across the U.S., including the Midwest, Rockies, and Gulf Coast, following its two-

US diesel refining economics remain firm despite Iran war truce

The U.S. diesel futures crack spread, a measure of profitability for refiners, hit a three-week high as analysts said supply tightness for the product is

The Palisades Fire arson trial ended in a jury deadlock and mistrial. Here’s how the defense undercut the prosecution

The Palisades Fire arson trial ended in a jury deadlock and mistrial. Here’s how the defense undercut the prosecution

How to help those impacted by the Venezuela earthquakes

Two powerful earthquakes have rocked Venezuela, killing at least 188 people and trapping at least 200 in buildings

Flooding leads to road closures across Wichita, police respond to over 400 calls

Flooding leads to road closures across Wichita, police respond to over 400 calls

Tanker transporting ethanol overturns, forcing evacuations

Tanker transporting ethanol overturns, forcing evacuations

Lagos building collapse kills at least nine, authorities say

At least nine people were killed and many others injured on Thursday after a multi-storey building collapsed in Lagos , the state's commissioner for information said on

Falling energy prices won't defuse rising risk of civil unrest in emerging markets

A drop in oil prices after a fragile U.S.-Iran truce has helped ease immediate inflationary pressure

Heat catches Europe’s fashion industry unprepared as models face the sun in fur and wool

Paris Fashion Week Men’s became a test of fashion’s relationship with heat

Nearly 1,500 endangered butterflies set to be released in effort to save species, Minnesota Zoo says

Nearly 1,500 endangered butterflies set to be released in effort to save species, Minnesota Zoo says

Trump clean energy tax credit cutoff drives project rush as prices set to soar

U.S. solar developers have secured federal subsidies for a wave of projects large enough to nearly double current capacity, rushing to beat a July 4 deadline that

Oil prices dive as more tankers move through Strait of Hormuz

Crude prices fell by more than 3% on Friday, on course for steep weekly losses, as oil tankers kept exiting the Strait of Hormuz, easing supply concerns the day after a

Gavin Newsom opposes a California wealth tax. He’s proposing a national billionaire tax instead

Gavin Newsom opposes a California wealth tax. He’s proposing a national billionaire tax instead

Venezuela’s deadly ‘doublet’ earthquakes may have been a single big one. Here’s why it matters

Venezuela’s deadly ‘doublet’ earthquakes may have been a single big one. Here’s why it matters

International aid heads to Venezuela after deadly earthquake

Rescuers, cash and other emergency aid are arriving in Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes shattered areas in and around the capital Caracas and left thousands missing.

Why states are walking back their own climate and energy laws, and what they might do instead

Many steps that are good for clean energy also dovetail with federal priorities, from affordable housing to data centers and rural development.

Japan braces for double storms, torrential rains shut down parts of Taiwan

Japan grappled with transport disruptions on Friday while bracing for more torrential rain and risks from two approaching

Earthquake shifts political ground for Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodriguez

Venezuela's strongest earthquake in over a century is the biggest challenge to Delcy Rodriguez's early leadership but

What is the 'Omega Block' causing Europe's intense heatwave?

The intense heatwave engulfing Western Europe, resulting in more than 50 deaths in France alone, is being sustained by a weather pattern known as an omega

What we know about Venezuela’s biggest earthquake in more than a century

What we know about Venezuela’s biggest earthquake in more than a century

Power outages, fuel bans and no summer camps: Crimea placed under state of emergency as Ukraine steps up pressure on Putin

Power outages, fuel bans and no summer camps: Crimea placed under state of emergency as Ukraine steps up pressure on Putin

The coastal state battered by Venezuela’s earthquakes is no stranger to tragedy

The coastal state battered by Venezuela’s earthquakes is no stranger to tragedy

Hyundai to recall over 96,000 US vehicles over faulty instrument panel display, NHTSA says

Hyundai Motor is recalling 96,300 vehicles in the U.S. over a software error that may cause the instrument panel display to fail, the U.S.

Paris Diamond League to go ahead with safety measures amid historic heat wave

The Diamond League track and field meeting in Paris will proceed as planned despite a historic heat wave

Europe’s record-shattering heat wave would have been ‘virtually impossible’ just a few decades ago. Here’s why

Europe’s record-shattering heat wave would have been ‘virtually impossible’ just a few decades ago. Here’s why

NATO allies promised Trump they’d secure the Arctic; they've got work to do

During a frozen morning in Arctic Norway, a group of British and Norwegian soldiers padded softly

Saudi Aramco resumes oil loading at Ras Tanura in boost to supply

Saudi Aramco resumed crude loadings on Friday at its Ras Tanura terminal in the Gulf after a near four-month halt, shipping data showed, as

Global trade in cocaine, methamphetamine is booming, UN drug report shows

The global trade in illicit drugs is booming, with cocaine production and seizures of methamphetamine at an all-time high, a United Nations report showed

On the streets and in hospitals, Venezuelans scramble to save lives after quake

Nearly 24 hours after devastating twin earthquakes in Venezuela, people in the coastal city of La Guaira were still

EU warns Turkey over 'unacceptable' snub of Cyprus in climate summit preparations

The European Union has rebuked Turkey for excluding Cyprus from preparations for this year's U.N. climate summit, as diplomatic

UN halts escort of ships through Hormuz after vessel comes under attack

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IAEA says repairs completed on key power line at Zaporizhzhya nuclear plant

The U.N. nuclear watchdog said on Friday repairs had been completed on a key power line and other energy infrastructure vital for nuclear safety at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhya Nuclear

St. Bernard dogs still roam the Swiss Alps as part of this 'living museum' and its breeding program

St. Bernard dogs walk the same mountain paths their ancestors patrolled for hundreds of years at the Great St. Bernard Pass in the Swiss Alps

Europe's heatwave 'virtually impossible' without climate change, scientists say

The record-breaking heatwave engulfing Western Europe would have been "virtually impossible" without human-caused climate change, which has made this

Europe's extreme heat would be impossible without climate change, scientists say

The record-breaking heat that’s scorching Europe day and night this month would not have been possible without climate change, according to a new study

Venezuela races to rescue hundreds trapped in rubble after major twin earthquakes

Hundreds of people in Venezuela were trapped under rubble and many more remained

Venezuela health minister says around 235 people dead and 4,300 injured in catastrophic earthquakes

Venezuelans searched for survivors beneath collapsed buildings and rescue teams raced to northern areas rocked by a pair of powerful earthquakes that officials say killed around 235 people and left at least 4,300 people injured

Delayed rains bring water shortages to cities and uncertainty to farms across India

Poor rains and a weak monsoon weather system is leading to a water shortage in India's cities and its vast rural regions

Mining behemoth BHP to split President Americas role into two positions

Mining major BHP will split its President Americas role into two positions, President North America and President South America, as part of the executive leadership team changes it

Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says

A top official at the National Park Service says a liner along the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was cut with a sharp knife or razor this month, causing damage to the foam sealant installed as part of a $16 million rehabilitation project

California seeks court order to block reversal of state emission rules

The state of California on Thursday sought a preliminary injunction to block the U.S.

74-year-old man becomes oldest inmate executed in modern Florida history

A 74-year-old man convicted of killing his wife has become the oldest person to be executed in modern Florida times

Native Americans commemorate victory at Little Bighorn with horse races, dance and song

Native American tribes are marking the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Greasy Grass

Latin America's 10 deadliest earthquakes

Two powerful earthquakes that struck the northern coast of Venezuela and capital Caracas on Wednesday claimed at least 188 lives, a toll that could increase as rescue teams comb

Leaders and celebrities react after powerful quakes hit Venezuela

World leaders and Venezuela related celebrities are reacting with offers and solidarity after two powerful earthquakes shook the South American nation on Wednesday, killing at least 164 people, injuring more than 1,000 and trapping many beneath collapsed buildings

BHP-backed I-Pulse wins $250 million US CHIPS award for silicon-carbide semiconductors

Mining giant BHP-backed I-Pulse said on Thursday it had signed an agreement with the U.S.

US Army selects Titan, REalloys to build critical mineral processing sites

Canadian miner Titan Mining and U.S.-based REalloys said on Thursday they were selected by the U.S. Army to develop processing facilities for critical minerals.

Venezuelans in the US rush to send aid to earthquake victims, but Caracas airport is closed

Venezuelan migrants living in the U.S. are rushing to send aid to family and friends stricken by devastating earthquakes in their home country

Paris sets up ban on drinking alcohol in public to deal with heatwave

Parisians will be banned from drinking alcohol in public from midday onwards on Friday in order to try and curb the health issues arising from the heatwave gripping France

Exclusive: Firm that worked on past Reflecting Pool renovation passed on Trump project after deeming it ‘unfeasible’

Exclusive: Firm that worked on past Reflecting Pool renovation passed on Trump project after deeming it ‘unfeasible’

World Bank in talks with Venezuela authorities after major earthquakes

The World Bank Group said on Thursday it is in contact with Venezuelan authorities and assessing how best to support the country after two powerful earthquakes, with thousands

Turkey, Venezuela discuss aid after deadly earthquakes, source says

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan discussed the earthquakes in Venezuela and the country's need for aid in a call with his Venezuelan counterpart Yvan Gil on Thursday, a

Britain, Switzerland break June temperature record as  deadly heatwave grips Europe

The temperature in Britain and Switzerland hit record highs for June on Thursday as large parts of Western Europe were in the

SpaceX plans to build 'Starpipe' natural gas pipeline to fuel Starship rockets

SpaceX plans to begin next month building an eight‑mile (13-km) natural gas pipeline called "Starpipe" to its Texas launch facilities, according to

Oil prices climb 2% after cargo ship hit by projectile near Oman

Oil prices rose more than 2% on Thursday after a cargo vessel was hit by an unknown projectile near Oman, putting an evacuation effort for ships from

Mom's Meals helps feed Iowa's homeless youth

Mom's Meals helps feed Iowa's homeless youth

What does Bayer's US Supreme Court win mean for the thousands of Roundup lawsuits?

The U.S.

Supreme Court ruling blocks thousands of lawsuits against the maker of Roundup weedkiller

The Supreme Court has sided with the maker of Roundup weedkiller, blocking thousands of lawsuits alleging it failed to warn users the product could cause cancer

After Venezuela earthquakes, here are some of the deadliest in Latin America in the last century

Two deadly earthquakes have hit Venezuela on Wednesday

The 2 earthquakes that struck Venezuela are known as a 'doublet.' Here's how they happen

The deadly earthquakes that have struck Venezuela’s northern coast were an event known as a “doublet.”

Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center has closed, governor says

Florida Gov_ Ron DeSantis has announced the closure of the temporary immigration center known as "Alligator Alcatraz."

Albuquerque braces for continued heat as families and construction workers navigate rising temperatures

Albuquerque braces for continued heat as families and construction workers navigate rising temperatures

Tulsa Fire rescue man from storm water ditch at apartment complex

Tulsa Fire rescue man from storm water ditch at apartment complex

Fox found in bathtub after walking through cat door of Pittsburgh home

Fox found in bathtub after walking through cat door of Pittsburgh home

In sweltering French hospital, air-conditioned waiting room offers some relief

In a private hospital just south of Paris, the most

Woman suffers severe burns and heat stroke after falling asleep at community pool

Woman suffers severe burns and heat stroke after falling asleep at community pool

A cat at a shelter is helping dogs find forever homes

A cat at a shelter is helping dogs find forever homes

At least 6 injured, hazmat teams deployed after water plant explosion

At least 6 injured, hazmat teams deployed after water plant explosion

Park Service will drain, repair Reflecting Pool after July Fourth, court filing says

Park Service will drain, repair Reflecting Pool after July Fourth, court filing says

US Supreme Court scales back Roundup cancer suits in win for Bayer

The U.S.

Southern Minnesota lake cruise offers peek at plethora of pelicans

Southern Minnesota lake cruise offers peek at plethora of pelicans

Train service suspended on South Shore Line after derailment near East Chicago

Train service suspended on South Shore Line after derailment near East Chicago

Europe endures another day of record-breaking heat, as countries warn it’s already killed hundreds

Europe endures another day of record-breaking heat, as countries warn it’s already killed hundreds

JPMorgan Chase plans to expand Community Center program, doubling branches in low-income areas

JPMorgan Chase plans to double its "Community Center" branches that focus on low-income neighborhoods

French soccer player drowns in the Rhone River as France swelters in a heat wave

A French soccer player with a second-division club has died from drowning during the heat wave that has gripped France

Supreme Court tosses $1.25 million verdict for man who says Roundup caused his cancer

Supreme Court tosses $1.25 million verdict for man who says Roundup caused his cancer

US Senator warns of administration plan to hastily remove over 500 unaccompanied migrant children

A U.S. senator is warning of a Trump administration plan to remove over 500 children from the country, bypassing legal protections, in a letter sent to U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday

Paris court gives French oil company TotalEnergies 6 months to tighten its climate policies

A Paris court has ruled that energy company TotalEnergies must account for its consumers’ greenhouse gas emissions

Get a load of this: Humans and great apes share similar giggles

A new study suggests humans and great apes have been giggling in similar ways dating back 15 million years

Company revives ancient watering method to help gardeners save water

Company revives ancient watering method to help gardeners save water

Utahns pray for end to Cottonwood Fire as crews continue fighting

Utahns pray for end to Cottonwood Fire as crews continue fighting

Truce brings no relief for displaced from Lebanon's destroyed, occupied towns

A long-awaited ceasefire has brought relative calm to Lebanon, but it hasn't brought peace of mind to Hussein Merhi.

Swedish minister brings baby to EU meeting, a first for the bloc

EU governments' ministers gathered for a long day's discussion of climate change policies on Thursday were surprised by a fresh-faced participant at

I have spent the past 6 months reading hundreds of poems by young people – I was surprised to find hope, not despair

Young poets wrestled with loneliness, fractured families, violence and other challenges – but also showed an unwillingness to surrender to despair.

Students branch out and climb trees to learn up close how to care for them and why they help cities flourish

Cities benefit from trees, which can cool concrete sprawls and improve air quality.

Not cool at school: Europe’s classrooms struggle with the heat

At break time on Wednesday at the Harris Primary Academy Mayflower in Chafford Hundred, just east of London,

Oil prices at pre-war levels on rising Middle East supply

Oil prices were on Thursday at levels last seen before the start of the Iran war, as expectations of rising supply from the Middle East outweighed

Small crates, crematories and an unusual text: How authorities found a dog trainer was responsible for the deaths of 11 dogs

Small crates, crematories and an unusual text: How authorities found a dog trainer was responsible for the deaths of 11 dogs

A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off northern Japan. No tsunami warning is triggered

A powerful earthquake has struck off Japan’s northern coast but there was no danger of a tsunami, the country’s meteorological agency said

AI is plowing through the workplace. This new group wants to help people adapt and have jobs

A new bipartisan nonprofit wants to help Americans who find they're out of work because of AI

Palestinians decry Israeli push for control over ancient West Bank sites

An Israeli bill that would extend civil control over ancient sites in the West Bank has drawn criticism from Palestinians and Israeli rights

Heatwave-hit London climate week spurs calls for faster action

London got a glimpse of the future normal during its eighth annual climate week after an event dedicated to discussing the

Heavy rains from nearby typhoon pound Taiwan, 200 to be evacuated on east coast

Heavy rains from a passing typhoon caused localised flooding in Taipei and parts of southern Taiwan on Thursday, while more than 200 people on the east coast will be

Strikes, soaring costs and M&A await BHP's new CEO Craig

Newly minted BHP CEO Brandon Craig faces a crowded in-tray as he takes mining's top job on July 1, from threatened iron ore

Two major earthquakes strike Venezuela, killing at least 32 and injuring hundreds

Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, killing at least 32 people and injuring 700 after dozens of buildings collapsed

Vietnam urges consumers to save power as heatwave drives record demand

Vietnam's state utility EVN called on firms and households to conserve energy on Thursday to ease the strains on the country's power grid, with intense heat driving

Shiite Muslims collectively mourn to mark Muharram and Ashoura

Shiite Muslims in the U.S. and worldwide have been observing a period of mourning leading to the day of Ashoura, which marks the seventh-century killing of Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad

Venezuela's Rodriguez declares state of emergency after earthquake, does not give figure of dead

Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez on Wednesday declared a state of emergency after strong back-to-back earthquakes and nearly two dozen aftershocks shook the country,

Fortescue becomes latest Australian miner to face sexual harassment class action suit

Australia's Fortescue, the world's fourth-largest iron ore miner, was hit on Thursday with a class action lawsuit alleging the widespread sexual

US says it is mobilizing assistance for Venezuela after earthquakes

The U.S. said late on Wednesday it was in touch with Venezuelan authorities following strong earthquakes and was mobilizing assistance for the South

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela, causing widespread damage

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, causing widespread damage, collapsing buildings and sending panicked residents into the streets

Magnitude 6.9 quake strikes Japan's northeast, no tsunami warning

An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck Japan's northeast coast on Thursday, but no tsunami warning was issued, no injuries were immediately reported and no irregularities were found

How one Indian textile worker copes with extreme heat in factory work and cramped living quarters

One of the groups worst affected by India’s climate-driven extreme summer heat is migrant, blue collar workers whose jobs require them to work in hot factory floors, often for hours without a break

The Latest: Crowd gathers on the National Mall to hear Trump rally for America 250 kickoff

President Donald Trump is on Washington’s National Mall on Wednesday for a campaign-style rally that he hopes gets Americans excited about his presidency and the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations

Lawmakers demand answers as turmoil over Reflecting Pool repair continues

Congressional Democrats are calling for investigations into renovations at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, as the ongoing drama over the president’s problem-plagued, $16 million rehabilitation project continues to roil the capital

Lithium producers bet on battery storage as demand shifts beyond EVs

The lithium industry is growing more optimistic about a market recovery as booming demand for battery storage systems helps offset a slowdown in some

Billionaire Rennert-controlled company settles Peru lead poisoning case for $150 million

A business controlled by the American billionaire Ira Rennert reached a $150 million settlement in the United States with 1,373 Peruvians who claimed they were

Trump White House asks Congress to approve year-round E15 gasoline sales

President Donald Trump's White House asked Congress on Wednesday to pass a law allowing year-round sales of gasoline containing higher volumes of ethanol,

Rural area in Northern California jolted by its biggest quake since 1940

A rural area of Northern California has experienced its strongest earthquake since 1940, but it caused only mild shaking with no immediate reports of major damage

Trump refuses to sign bipartisan housing bill into law. What does that mean for homebuyers, renters?

A sprawling legislative package aimed at lowering the cost of housing and spurring more home construction won broad bipartisan approval from Congress this week, but it’s hit a major roadblock in becoming law

Oil curve points to near-term glut as Hormuz flows rise

A short-term glut has pushed oil futures back to pre-war levels as Middle East exports jump, analysts

Europe swelters under deadly 'Omega' heatwave, more records broken

Western Europe was in the grip of a heatwave on Wednesday that claimed dozens of lives, disrupted power supplies,

Sacramento's cockroach problem is getting worse. Experts say this species is partly to blame

Sacramento's cockroach problem is getting worse. Experts say this species is partly to blame

Dry Creek Fire destroys Homes and Buildings

Dry Creek Fire destroys Homes and Buildings

Family describes moment DUI suspect crashed into home

Family describes moment DUI suspect crashed into home

Economists see El Niño lifting Brazil inflation, central bank survey shows

Economists in Brazil expect the El Niño weather pattern will have a significant impact on inflation this year and next, not all of which has been

Colombia's vote may reshape the Amazon's future as political winds shift across Latin America

Abelardo de la Espriella, set to be Colombia’s president, has intensified debate over the future of the Amazon

Phillips 66 CEO warns of refining, petrochemical earnings volatility from Hormuz disruptions

Phillips 66 CEO Mark Lashier said at the Reuters Global Energy Forum in New York on Wednesday that refining and petrochemical earnings face greater volatility due to uncertainty

Brent settles at lowest since before start of Iran war as more tankers exit Hormuz

The benchmark global oil price declined more than $3 on Wednesday to settle at its lowest level since before the start of the Iran war as supply

Father and Daughter escape from House Fire

Father and Daughter escape from House Fire

Concerns grow over south Minneapolis homeless encampment near child care center

Concerns grow over south Minneapolis homeless encampment near child care center

How young coquí frogs balance the competing demands of growth and fighting disease

A new study tracks how young frogs are trying to avoid a deadly fungal infection.

A year after catastrophic floods, Texas expands warning sirens as communities question whether it's enough

A year after catastrophic floods, Texas expands warning sirens as communities question whether it's enough

Teens invited to "take over" Chicago City Hall during meeting on large teen gatherings

Teens invited to "take over" Chicago City Hall during meeting on large teen gatherings

In a visit to Capitol, Jessie Diggins and other Olympians push for climate change solutions

Olympian Jessie Diggins visited Capitol Hill with her four medals in hand to advocate for clean air, clean water and a healthy planet

What Europe's extreme heat can do to your body

Amid Europe's deadly heat wave, CNN's Laura Paddison looks at the effects of extreme heat on the human body.

Extreme heat is melting national records across Europe, with more coming Thursday

Extreme heat is melting national records across Europe, with more coming Thursday

The most controversial fossil site in human evolution just got even more puzzling

The most controversial fossil site in human evolution just got even more puzzling

Man dies after vehicle crashes into Pittsburgh-area creek

Man dies after vehicle crashes into Pittsburgh-area creek

US says chemical maker Chemours to pay $450M to settle 'forever chemicals' case

The Trump administration has reached a multi-state settlement with chemical giant Chemours Co. over years-long, illegal discharges of synthetic “forever chemicals” used to make products resistant to water, grease and stains

Ukraine’s latest long-range strikes on Russia hit a major natural gas plant and satellite centers

Ukrainian forces have struck a major natural gas processing plant and two key satellite communications centers in Russia

Pfizer dismissed from US states' drug price-fixing lawsuit

Pfizer has been dismissed as a defendant in a sweeping antitrust lawsuit in which most U.S. states accused dozens of drugmakers and executives of fixing prices

Chemours agrees to $450 million settlement with US Justice Department over chemical release

The U.S.

US oil executives see slight output growth, future outlook uncertain, survey says

U.S. oil executives expect domestic oil production to increase slightly at current prices but said geopolitical uncertainties and regulatory issues

Snake rescuer pleads for return of 4 pythons stolen near Oceanside Pier

Snake rescuer pleads for return of 4 pythons stolen near Oceanside Pier

Trump cancels signing of largest housing affordability bill in a generation

Trump cancels signing of largest housing affordability bill in a generation

As Surfside prepares to mourn 5 years since the Champlain Towers collapse, findings detail the deterioration beforehand

As Surfside prepares to mourn 5 years since the Champlain Towers collapse, findings detail the deterioration beforehand

Dangerous heat wave in Europe

Soaring temperatures are fueling one of Western Europe’s worst June heat waves on record. Pau Mosquera reports from Spain.

Texas camp where 28 died in floods files for bankruptcy

The operators of Camp Mystic, where 28 campers and staff members died in catastrophic flooding in Texas last year, filed for bankruptcy protection on Wednesday.

AI is an energy and water hog, here's what you can do to counter that

As the world tries to curb human-caused climate change and not run dry of water, every online query is increasing our environmental footprint and exacerbating the problem

Fact check: Trump’s false and unproven claims about the Reflecting Pool

Fact check: Trump’s false and unproven claims about the Reflecting Pool

Argentina to return two rare maned wolves to the wild

Conservationists will return two maned wolves, rescued after the death of their mother, to the wild next month in Argentina, where the long-legged

Burning throats and persistent headaches: What life is like in Los Angeles neighborhood plagued by a weeklong warehouse fire

Burning throats and persistent headaches: What life is like in Los Angeles neighborhood plagued by a weeklong warehouse fire

When a rip current sucks you out to sea, try not to panic

Rip currents are one of the coast’s greatest dangers and account for the most beach rescues every year

Millions lose food stamps under Trump cuts. Arizona is hardest hit

When Angelica Garcia tried to renew her food stamps this spring, she said she thought she knew the drill.

Jeep Cherokee vs Subaru Forester: Edmunds sizes up hybrid SUVs

The new Jeep Cherokee and the Subaru Forester Wilderness could be appealing if you’re interested in a high-mpg SUV that can help you get out into nature on the weekends

Australia's top export sectors face rising strike threats

Labour unrest has flared up across Australia's resources sector, with its lucrative iron ore mines and ports facing heightened

Australia ramps up bird flu testing as second state reports case

Australian authorities ramped up surveillance and testing of wildlife and livestock on Wednesday after a second state reported a case of the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu

Australia's central bank still has work to do to reduce inflation, deputy governor says

Australia's central bank has work to do to tame "too high" inflation, a top official said on Wednesday, although he added that lower global oil prices stemming from a

US House overwhelmingly backs affordable housing bill

Bipartisan legislation that aims to speed the construction of more affordable housing in the United States was headed to passage in the U.S.

Troubled Reflecting Pool faces fresh scrutiny over vandalism claims and duck deaths

President Donald Trump says six people have been arrested over recent damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

Consolidated Edison CEO says grid equipment must expand for longer heat waves 

Consolidated Edison CEO Tim Cawley, speaking at the  Reuters Global Energy Forum in New York on Tuesday, said the utility must upsize parts of

Rio Tinto sees lithium as fastest-growing division, executive says

Rio Tinto. expects its lithium business to grow faster than its copper, iron ore and other divisions as it works to triple production by 2028 for the

US House passes affordable housing bill, sending it to Trump for enactment

The U.S.

Trains halted across Germany because of communication system problem

A problem with a communications system forced Germany’s railway system to halt all trains, leaving passengers stranded across the country

House gives final approval to bipartisan housing bill aimed at lowering costs

The House has given final approval to a broad bipartisan bill aimed at lowering the cost of housing, with lawmakers in both parties eager to show progress on affordability issues ahead of this year’s midterm elections

Court lifts 250th anniversary deadline for Trump administration to reinstall US park exhibits

President Donald Trump's administration does not need to reinstall dozens of exhibits that it removed from national parks on topics such as slavery and

France records its hottest day ever as Europe withers in early heat wave

France recorded its hottest day ever as an early heat wave gripped Europe

California intends to sue Trump administration over deal to end offshore wind project

California intends to sue the Trump administration over its deal to end an offshore wind project proposed off the state’s central coast

A seismic event bounced off Earth’s core and shifted an island country

A seismic event bounced off Earth’s core and shifted an island country

Trump tests Rust Belt pitch in Pennsylvania amid Iran, inflation pressures

U.S.

Toxic caterpillars infest Berlin's parks

Toxic caterpillars have spread across Berlin's parks and green spaces, causing painful rashes and prompting a major cleanup effort. CNN's Sebastian Shukla reports.

Beloved tortoise reportedly stolen from shop now home safe

Beloved tortoise reportedly stolen from shop now home safe

Rare little brown bat gives Nebraska researchers, conservationists big hope

Rare little brown bat gives Nebraska researchers, conservationists big hope

US announces $17.5 billion in loans for nuclear power supply chain

The U.S.

Trump administration announces $17.5 billion in loans for 10 new large nuclear reactors

The Trump administration is providing $17.5 billion to speed the development of 10 new large nuclear reactors to meet the skyrocketing power demand from massive data centers

Police warn of hog running loose through town

Police warn of hog running loose through town

Tornado spotted in Illinois as severe storms sweep through the Midwest

A tornado was seen near Dix, Illinois, Sunday evening as severe storms swept across the Midwest.

Family says downed tree narrowly missed 18-month-old’s window in overnight storm

Family says downed tree narrowly missed 18-month-old’s window in overnight storm

Sargassum seaweed is trapping endangered green sea turtles along the Texas coast this summer

Sargassum seaweed is trapping endangered green sea turtles along the Texas coast this summer

Russia eyes diesel export ban, fuel imports amid Ukrainian strikes; Crimea restricts public life

Russia is considering a diesel export ban, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Tuesday, while a newspaper reported on possible fuel imports to tackle shortages,

Climate-vulnerable countries push for global funding framework

The world’s most climate-vulnerable nations and a set of major development banks launched a new initiative on Tuesday aimed at unlocking cheaper and more

Oil prices finish 1% lower as investors focus on Hormuz flows after peace talks

Oil prices settled 1% lower on Tuesday as investors kept a close watch on crude flows through the Strait of Hormuz following signs of progress in U.S.

Top auto regulator opens special probe after a Tesla slams into a Texas home, killing a 76-year-old

The top U.S. auto regulator has opened an investigation after a Tesla using an automated driving feature slammed into a Texas home at high speed and killed a 76-year-old woman standing inside

Judge rules government can't stop SNAP dollars from buying candy and sugary drinks

A judge has ruled that the U.S. government cannot stop people enrolled in the biggest food aid program from using benefits to buy candy and soda

Traveling to a heat wave zone: Here’s what tourists need to know

Traveling to a heat wave zone: Here’s what tourists need to know

Most Pittsburgh-area communities are losing residents – here’s why that might be OK

New census data shows population decline is spreading across America. Planning for growth may be actively making things worse.

Dozens drown, schools close, heat records set to be annihilated: Europe has a major heat problem and it’s only getting worse

Dozens drown, schools close, heat records set to be annihilated: Europe has a major heat problem and it’s only getting worse

Woman forced to pay nearly $900 in utility bills owed by home's previous owners

Woman forced to pay nearly $900 in utility bills owed by home's previous owners

Forty drown in France as people seek relief from Europe's heatwave

Forty people have drowned in France over recent days as they sought to cool down to escape record heat, the prime

Bangladesh says $300 billion climate finance goal falls short, calls for more support

Bangladesh called on Tuesday for more funds and faster support for developing countries facing escalating threats from climate change, saying the global climate financing

Donors gave U.S. charities $617 billion in 2025, according to the new Giving USA report

Philanthropic donations in the U.S. rose to $617 billion in 2025, marking a 3% increase from the previous year

Exxon can sue Cuba over property confiscated in 1960, Supreme Court rules

Exxon can sue Cuba over property confiscated in 1960, Supreme Court rules

Video shows Pittsburgh-area officer catching panicked fawn: "Fearlessness of a FIFA World Cup Goaltender"

Video shows Pittsburgh-area officer catching panicked fawn: "Fearlessness of a FIFA World Cup Goaltender"

Investigation underway after officer shoots 16 times at 2 abandoned dogs, killing 1

Investigation underway after officer shoots 16 times at 2 abandoned dogs, killing 1

The health risks of extreme heat

The world is baking under extreme heat, with Europe, Asia and parts of the U.S. all dealing with scorching temperatures.

US states sue California over landmark plastics packaging law

California has been sued by 17 U.S. states, which are seeking to undo a new state law designed to limit the use of single-use plastic and promote recycling.

Watch the first-ever video of a newfound spider’s spring-loaded death trap

Watch the first-ever video of a newfound spider’s spring-loaded death trap

Constellation Energy to supply nuclear power to Walmart facility under 15-year deal

Retail bellwether Walmart has signed a long-term nuclear power purchase agreement with Constellation Energy, the companies said on Tuesday.

US giving grew 3% in 2025, crossing the $600B mark for the first time

Giving that’s associated with the wealthiest Americans – from bequests and foundations to universities and donor-advised funds – fared better than usual.

CNN reporter went into a heat chamber. She lost enough sweat to fill two soda cans

At the University of South Wales, Professor Damian Bailey runs an environmental testing chamber that can alter temperature, altitude, pressure and oxygen levels. CNN’s Senior Climate Reporter Laura Paddison put her body to the test under extreme heat and humidity to understand how these conditions can quickly become deadly and why a warming world is dangerous for us all.

Germany battles aggressive outbreak of poisonous caterpillars

Germany battles aggressive outbreak of poisonous caterpillars

How everyone pays the cost for patents on seeds, and private companies get rich from keeping them secret

When huge companies assert their patents, smaller businesses and public plant breeders are dissuaded from conducting research that might not be illegal at all.

As Native American boarding schools project ends, survivors describe feeling honored and restored

The National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition is wrapping up an oral history project in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Asian refiners see little room for Iranian oil, leaving China as key buyer after US waiver

A temporary U.S. sanctions waiver on Iranian oil sales is unlikely to draw orders from well-stocked Asian refiners,

More vessels transit Hormuz, Qatar-linked LNG tankers return, data show

Three stranded supertankers passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, while seven empty Qatar-linked

Russia, Iran lead surge in gas flaring, dimming global hopes to end the practice

Global gas flaring rose to a six-year high in 2025, driven by increases in Russia and Iran, according to World Bank data, hindering efforts to end by the

UN chief calls on AI firms to come clean on environmental costs

The United Nations called on major artificial intelligence companies on Tuesday to publicly disclose the full environmental cost of their data centres

NatPower, Tesla reach deal on first phase of $5 billion battery storage plan

Independent energy firm NatPower and Tesla said on Tuesday they had reached a deal to build 25 gigawatt hours of battery storage in

AI companies should release environmental impact, commit to clean energy, says UN chief

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is calling on artificial intelligence companies to release information about the carbon, water and land used to power their systems

‘Pure’ New Zealand chases gold as record prices burnish allure

New Zealand is fast-tracking gold projects and courting mining investors as soaring bullion prices revive a sector long in decline,

US opens probe of fatal Tesla crash into Texas home

A U.S. agency said on Monday it was investigating the June 19 crash of a Tesla Model 3 that was reportedly using an advanced driver

Coast Guard helicopter crashes on a training mission in Alaska and four crew members are injured

A Coast Guard helicopter has crashed in southeast Alaska

US gasoline prices tumble for sixth straight week

Diplomacy between the U.S. and Iran has translated into relief at the pump for Americans, data showed on Monday, with gasoline prices falling for a sixth

Senate passes housing bill in bid to ease supply crunch, high costs

The U.S.

Patrols and nanobubbles on display at the Reflecting Pool as Trump looks for a renovation do-over

National Guard members and U.S. Park Police are patrolling the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

Solar manufacturing group seeks US trade probe of cell imports from South Korea

Three solar panel makers urged U.S. officials to investigate cell imports from South Korea, saying firms including Hanwha's Qcells were using them to evade tariffs on Chinese

Senate passes a bipartisan housing bill aimed at increasing supply and lowering prices

The Senate has passed a bipartisan housing bill that aims to bring down home prices and increase supply

BP, Marathon, 7-Eleven, Walmart sued for allegedly using AI to boost California gas prices

Gas station operators including BP, Circle K, Marathon Petroleum, 7-Eleven, Walmart and Albertsons were sued on Monday by California drivers who accused them of

US FAA taps ASI for software overhaul to improve flight schedules, cut delays

The Federal Aviation Administration said on Monday that it has awarded an $875 million, 12-year contract to Air Space Intelligence to overhaul U.S.

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS found to be up to 12 billion years old

Scientists studying the comet 3I/ATLAS have determined that this interstellar visitor is remarkably ancient – formed an estimated 10 to 12 billion years

New York governor announces completion of Smart Path Connect grid project

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Monday the completion of the 100-mile Smart Path Connect transmission project, a major grid upgrade expected to deliver over $438

Tornadoes kill 3 in the Midwest, Plains as storm threat shifts east

Tornadoes kill 3 in the Midwest, Plains as storm threat shifts east

Trump threatens serious criminal penalties for those he says ‘vandalized’ the Reflecting Pool

Trump threatens serious criminal penalties for those he says ‘vandalized’ the Reflecting Pool

Coast Guard rescues two men drifting in open ocean without life jackets

Coast Guard rescues two men drifting in open ocean without life jackets

US proposes to slash costs for energy drillers on federal lands

The Trump administration on Monday proposed looser rules for oil and gas drilling operations on federal lands, including a dramatic cut to clean-up costs for abandoned wells.

US House committee reaches bipartisan deal on social media rules for youth

U.S.

Neighbors concerned after house explosion

Neighbors concerned after house explosion

A fire at a cold-storage warehouse in Los Angeles has been burning for days. Here’s what we know

A fire at a cold-storage warehouse in Los Angeles has been burning for days. Here’s what we know

Bonneville Fire near University of Utah settles overnight, now 5% contained

Bonneville Fire near University of Utah settles overnight, now 5% contained

Wildfire evacuees — some separated from pets — wait for chance to return home

Wildfire evacuees — some separated from pets — wait for chance to return home

Mexico's president seeks to restart oil shipments to Cuba as island's crises deepen

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says her country seeks to restart oil shipments to Cuba soon, a move that could provide much needed relief as the island’s crises deepen given a lack of petroleum

Metro Waste Authority warns of lithium-ion battery fires at landfills

Metro Waste Authority warns of lithium-ion battery fires at landfills

California sues US EPA over sending emissions rules to Congress for potential reversal

The state of California sued the U.S.

At least 18 dead in France, including two children in hot car, as Europe bakes

At least 18 people died in France, including two children left in a hot car, as a heatwave hung over Europe,

Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan dies at 100

Former U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan has died at the age of 100

Pope Leo XIV warns wars are 'fed' faster than people as aid money dries up

Pope Leo XIV says wars are being sustained more easily than people are fed

South Carolina crews rescue combative swimmer at pier

South Carolina crews rescue combative swimmer at pier

Ukraine and Russia exchange deadly strikes, with at least one child killed

A Russian drone strike on Sumy in northeastern Ukraine has killed three family members, including a 13-year-old boy

Monkey hangs around at Mount Dora's Gilbert Park

Monkey hangs around at Mount Dora's Gilbert Park

Storytime helps kids build confidence, gives shelter pets extra love

Storytime helps kids build confidence, gives shelter pets extra love

Nonprofit farm donates 100% of its harvest to fight food insecurity in the Valley

Nonprofit farm donates 100% of its harvest to fight food insecurity in the Valley

Thirteen dead, dozens injured, after blast inside Qatar's Ras Laffan complex

Thirteen people were killed and dozens injured in an explosion at a gas processing facility inside Qatar's massive Ras Laffan industrial

Gazans flee scorching tents for a polluted sea

Residents of the Gaza Strip have been flocking from suffocating tents to the territory's polluted Mediterranean shore to bathe and wash their clothes

France sizzles in punishing heat that is already causing deaths

France is facing a grueling heat wave with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius, or 104 Fahrenheit

Mexico, Italy and others see up to two more months of heat stress than in the 1970s, study says

Mexico, Kenya, Italy and other nations are experiencing anywhere from one to two more months of heat stress than they were several decades ago, new research published Monday says, and some areas even more so

Lake Placid and NYC form exploratory committee to study hosting future Winter Olympics

The state of New York is forming an exploratory committee to consider whether Lake Placid and New York City should bid to co-host a future Winter Games

Deed fraud can cause vulnerable Detroiters to lose their homes – here’s why it’s hard to catch the thieves

Deed fraud is a persistent problem in the Detroit area. Only a fraction of victims get justice.

France restricts public drinking as Europe swelters under a ‘heat-dome driven furnace’ for the second time in two months

France restricts public drinking as Europe swelters under a ‘heat-dome driven furnace’ for the second time in two months

No maps, no insurance: Michigan floods expose lack of information, preparation in many rural areas

Many homeowners hit by devastating Michigan floods had no insurance and no idea they were at risk — underscoring vulnerabilities throughout rural America as climate change causes more extreme weather

Crimea suspends children's summer camps as Ukraine strikes squeeze fuel supplies

Russian-held Crimea, a popular destination for Russians, has suspended tourist activities and children's summer camps until September, its governor said on Monday, owing to

Chevron signs power supply deal with Microsoft for Texas data center

Chevron said on Monday it has signed an agreement with Microsoft to develop a co-located facility that would provide natural-gas fired power to the technology giant's data center

Goldman Sachs says EV surge may cut oil demand by late 2027

Goldman Sachs said accelerating electric vehicle adoption following a Hormuz-related oil supply shock could trim global oil demand by up to 0.32 million barrels per day by late

EV maker Lucid to cut about 18% of US workforce, COO Winterhoff exits

EV maker Lucid Group said on Monday it would cut about 18% of its U.S. workforce and announced COO Marc Winterhoff had left the company, marking its second major executive change

Qatar says gas export terminal blast killed 13 as workers tried to resume operations

Qatar’s energy minister says an explosion killed at least 13 people and injured 66 at a key gas export terminal

In deep-red Idaho, even Republicans break with Trump on farm labor

A statewide survey finds majorities in farm country at odds with the deportation push reshaping their workforce.

Should you swim in Pittsburgh’s rivers? A water researcher breaks down the answer

A newly drafted Pittsburgh Steelers player asked whether the city’s rivers are safe for swimming. A water researcher explains what ‘swimmable’ really means regarding the three rivers.

EU courts Brazil as strategic partner in global race for critical minerals

The European Union is turning to Brazil as a strategic partner in its push to diversify its critical mineral supplies, offering a deal that it

Pope Leo decries leaders who 'feed' wars while millions go hungry

World leaders are "feeding" wars instead of the hungry, Pope Leo said on Monday, telling the U.N. food aid agency that global priorities were badly skewed.

Watch Duty, the fire tracking app used by millions, expands to help monitor dangerous floods

Watch Duty, a free cellphone app that tracks fires, became a vital tool for millions during the 2025 LA fires

Nonprofit takes aim at Colorado's growing mountain pine beetle problem one tree at a time

Nonprofit takes aim at Colorado's growing mountain pine beetle problem one tree at a time

Ford City Mall permanently closing on Monday

Ford City Mall permanently closing on Monday

South Florida wildfire smoke eases, but crews continue battling blazes that have burned more than 20,000 acres

South Florida wildfire smoke eases, but crews continue battling blazes that have burned more than 20,000 acres

Unloved Starmer quits as UK PM after just two years

Keir Starmer was once hailed as the leader who would bring pragmatism and stability to Britain after years of political chaos.

Climate fight will not stall because certain countries drop out, China says

Global cooperation to tackle climate change will not stall because of the absence of certain countries, China's environment minister told a meeting of

Europe braces for prolonged heatwave as temperatures approach 40C

A severe heatwave gripped much of Europe on Sunday, with temperatures nearing 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), prompting nationwide warnings,

Global business leaders back faster electrification shift

MORE THAN 100 COMPANIES INCLUDING NESTLE, UBER URGE GOVERNMENTS TO MAKE ELECTRIFICATION CENTRAL TO ECONOMIC STRATEGY Companies including Nestle and Ikea on

USDA reports three new cases of screwworm, bringing total to 15

The number of U.S. cases of New World screwworm has risen to 15 after three more animals tested positive in Texas, the Department of Agriculture said in a post on social media on

LA Mayor Bass declares emergency to secure resources to help fight warehouse fire

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declared an emergency Saturday to ensure the city gets the resources it needs to fight a large warehouse fire that has sent large plumes of smoke into the air

People caught vandalizing Washington Reflecting Pool to be fully prosecuted, US Attorney Pirro says

People caught vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Washington’s National Mall will be fully prosecuted, U.S.

Heat, wind and drought conditions spark wildfires in US West

Extreme heat and dry, windy conditions are fueling several wildfires in the West, including an uncontained blaze in Utah that forced the evacuation of a small town southwest of Salt Lake City

Mourners gather in Beirut to pay respects to Lebanese conservationist who died after Israeli strike

Mourners have gathered in Beirut to honor Mona Khalil, a Lebanese conservationist who died last week

How a COVID lockdown helped make an award-winning winemaker in South Africa

A woman in South Africa found opportunity in a COVID-19 lockdown in 2020 when she used the suspension of her studies at an agricultural college to plant her own vineyard at her family home

France restricts public alcohol consumption and outdoor sports as heat wave bakes parts of Europe

France is in the grips of a severe heat wave, leading to canceled trains, concerts and sports events

A vengeful arsonist or a convenient scapegoat? What we’ve learned from testimony in the Palisades Fire trial

A vengeful arsonist or a convenient scapegoat? What we’ve learned from testimony in the Palisades Fire trial

AI regulation is a mess, and Anthropic is caught in the crosshairs

AI regulation is a mess, and Anthropic is caught in the crosshairs

Spain swelters in first official heatwave of 2026

Tourists and locals in Madrid struggled to cope with temperatures reaching up to 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) on Sunday as the first official heatwave of

Extreme heat expected again at the Grand Canyon after 3 hikers die in heat-related incidents

Visitors to Grand Canyon National Park are being warned about extreme temperatures early next week

Trump claims vandals will force drainage of algae-plagued Reflecting Pool

Trump claims vandals will force drainage of algae-plagued Reflecting Pool

Trump tries to blame Reflecting Pool woes on vandalism, without offering substantiation

President Donald Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism

Colorado Army National Guard records highest-known hoist rescue ever in Colorado

Colorado Army National Guard records highest-known hoist rescue ever in Colorado

Obama Presidential Center's Black-owned construction companies hope for lasting legacy

Obama Presidential Center's Black-owned construction companies hope for lasting legacy

Parts of the Gulf Coast are under water and more rain is on the way

Parts of the Gulf Coast are under water and more rain is on the way

France bans alcohol consumption at music festivals under red heatwave alert

France said on Saturday that alcohol consumption during the annual Fete de la Musique festivals would be banned on June 21 in the departments or administrative districts

Europe swelters under heatwave, France restricts alcohol consumption

A punishing heatwave sweeping across much of Europe prompted a partial alcohol ban in France, nationwide warnings in Germany and the closure

From New York to Seattle to DC, more cities are picking democratic socialist leaders

From New York to Seattle to DC, more cities are picking democratic socialist leaders

A top banker tried to sway Pope Leo XIV on rare earth mining

The head of Latin America’s top development bank has made a case to Pope Leo XIV about the potential of rare earth mining

Trump claims Reflecting Pool was vandalized and says law enforcement is investigating

Trump claims Reflecting Pool was vandalized and says law enforcement is investigating

3 hikers die of suspected heat-related illness during rising temperatures at Grand Canyon

Federal officials say three hikers have died from apparent heat-related illnesses in the Grand Canyon

Australia vows to rein in any H5N1 birdflu after confirming first case

Australia will do all it can to curb any spread of H5N1 bird flu, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Saturday, as the first mainland infection was

The ‘earthquake gate’ stopping a San Andreas disaster is under its highest stress in 1,000 years

The ‘earthquake gate’ stopping a San Andreas disaster is under its highest stress in 1,000 years

African, Caribbean states back slavery reparations plan at Ghana meeting

African and Caribbean nations on Friday demanded formal apologies from countries that benefited from transatlantic slavery, as well as debt relief and

City warns drivers about fake vehicle boot scam using real parking notices

City warns drivers about fake vehicle boot scam using real parking notices

Nearly 90 tornado warnings issued across Kansas City region in historic year

Nearly 90 tornado warnings issued across Kansas City region in historic year

Mississippi officials closely monitoring fragile Anchor Lake dam in Picayune

Mississippi officials closely monitoring fragile Anchor Lake dam in Picayune

City delays tourism funding as residents voice concerns about overcrowding

City delays tourism funding as residents voice concerns about overcrowding

Firefighters rescue tree climber after getting stuck between trees

Firefighters rescue tree climber after getting stuck between trees

Teen nears completion of bike skills park as part of Eagle Scout project

Teen nears completion of bike skills park as part of Eagle Scout project

93-year-old veteran recounts tornado hitting his longtime Indiana home

93-year-old veteran recounts tornado hitting his longtime Indiana home

Cargo ship's chief engineer charged in 2024 Francis Scott Key bridge collapse in Baltimore

Prosecutors have charged the chief engineer of the cargo ship Dali in connection with the 2024 collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge

California pastor helped launch safe parking sites at churches for homeless residents

California pastor helped launch safe parking sites at churches for homeless residents

At least 30 deaths at Congo camp show Ebola could be spreading fast

At least 30 people have died since the start of May in one camp for

Worker dies after foundation collapses during concrete pour at Dallas apartment building, officials say

Worker dies after foundation collapses during concrete pour at Dallas apartment building, officials say

As grocery stores disappear across Milwaukee, residents face longer trips for fresh food

As grocery stores disappear across Milwaukee, residents face longer trips for fresh food

Colorado artist carves 200-year-old stump into cowboy sculpture

Colorado artist carves 200-year-old stump into cowboy sculpture

Colorado State Patrol fires trooper alleging falsification of taser records, excessive force

Colorado State Patrol fires trooper alleging falsification of taser records, excessive force

Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Philadelphia in 1976 was mysterious and deadly – 50 years later, scientists know the cause but outbreaks continue

The source was a newly discovered bacterium called Legionella pneumophila that can thrive in household pipes, whirlpools, cooling units and outdoor fountains.

Trump’s new acting intel chief Bill Pulte arrives early, eyes firing hundreds

Trump’s new acting intel chief Bill Pulte arrives early, eyes firing hundreds

Sri Lanka battles surge in dengue fever, with more than 44,000 cases so far this year

Sri Lanka is battling the worst outbreak of mosquito-borne dengue fever in years, with more than 44,000 cases and 28 deaths recorded since January, an

Japan-owned vessel passed through Strait of Hormuz on Friday, Japan says

A vessel owned by a Japanese company carrying three Japanese crew members safely passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Friday and exited the Gulf, Japan's Ministry of

Norway to open a consulate in Greenland, supporting Arctic strategy

Norway will open a consulate general in Greenland's capital Nuuk, headed by a Norwegian diplomat, Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said on Friday. U.S.

Southern Brazil, still rebuilding from record floods, prepares for El Nino

Communities rebuilding from devastating floods in southern Brazil two years ago are bracing for an intense El Nino that

Oil prices are falling and stocks are up. Traders worry they’ve gone too far

Oil prices are falling and stocks are up. Traders worry they’ve gone too far

The economic consequences of the peace

A U.S. Iran deal is in place for now but the next few weeks will test whether a more permanent agreement can be reached.

Australia, last continent without H5 bird flu, detects first suspected case

Australia has detected its first suspected mainland case of H5N1 bird flu in a remote part of the country's southwest, authorities said on Friday.

Thousands of baby seals died on two remote sub-Antarctic islands. Scientists now think they know why

Thousands of baby seals died on two remote sub-Antarctic islands. Scientists now think they know why

Tokyo primary school evacuated after fire breaks out, media report

A primary school in northern Tokyo was evacuated on Friday after a fire broke out in the music room on the fourth floor, Japanese media reported.

Ample world inventories may soften El Nino food supply shock

A super El Nino is likely to unsettle global weather and threaten food output in the coming months, but near record world inventories, expectations of

New York mayor, other leaders push to ban horse-drawn carriage rides after Indian teen's death

The death of an Indian teenager in New York's Central Park has intensified calls to ban horse-drawn carriages

Texas's Camp Mystic had no evacuation plans on night of deadly floods, report finds

Camp Mystic, the Christian summer camp for girls in Texas where 28 people were

Tropical storm remnants drench Gulf states after tornadoes hit the Midwest

The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur are battering parts of the southeastern United States with heavy rain, sparking flash flood and tornado warnings along the Gulf Coast

Dali chief engineer reaches deferred prosecution deal over 2024 Key bridge collapse

The chief engineer of the cargo ship Dali that destroyed Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in a March 2024 collision that killed six construction

Five years after a Navajo elder vanished, the man who robbed her was released from prison

Five years to the day Navajo elder Ella Mae Begay disappeared, the man who acknowledged beating her and leaving her on the side of the road is free from prison

Blue material peeling off bottom of Reflecting Pool, days after costly renovation

Blue material peeling off bottom of Reflecting Pool, days after costly renovation

South Dakota man whose life sentence was commuted by Noem now implicated in his niece's death

A South Dakota man whose sentence of life in prison was commuted by former Gov. Kristi Noem is now implicated in the death of his 14-year-old niece

US ICE says detainees at 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center are relocated

Detainees at Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" migrant detention center have been relocated to other facilities, the U.S.

Biggest ever US clean energy project is complete after nearly two decades

The biggest ever U.S. clean energy infrastructure project, an $11 billion wind farm and transmission line in New Mexico, is fully operational after nearly two decades of permitting

Meta signs new AI computing deals with data center firm Crusoe, Bloomberg News reports

Meta Platforms has secured new agreements to get AI computing power from data center developer Crusoe, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, as it strengthens infrastructure

US gas prices dip below $4 for 1st time since March but remain 25% higher than last year

U.S. gas prices have fallen to just below $4 a gallon on average, bringing some relief to drivers who have seen soaring costs amid Washington’s war with Iran

Meta lobbies Congress for protection from child-harm lawsuits

Meta Platforms has lobbied the U.S.

The paint is already peeling in Trump's renovated Washington Reflecting Pool

The paint on Washington's newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Thursday was peeling away from the bottom and into the algae-tinted water,

Federal regulators order grid operators to speed power to energy-hungry AI data centers

Federal regulators have ordered regional grid operators to help large energy users connect more quickly to the nation’s inefficient and aging electric transmission system

Dog tests positive for methamphetamine after visit to dog beach

Dog tests positive for methamphetamine after visit to dog beach

Students transforming homes, lives during week-long service project

Students transforming homes, lives during week-long service project

GKN aerospace factory in California prepares to restart after chemical tank scare

A California aerospace factory operated by GKN Aerospace plans to restart some production, sources and a county health agency said, after halting output in late

Top US energy regulator pushes grids to overhaul data center power rules

The top U.S. energy regulator ordered the country's electric grid operators on Thursday to consider new protocols to quickly connect very large energy

Trump administration ditches plan to close a critical ocean monitoring system after furious bipartisan backlash

Trump administration ditches plan to close a critical ocean monitoring system after furious bipartisan backlash

FIFA hydration breaks have sparked criticism from different groups. But what do they actually do?

FIFA’s new hydration breaks midway through each half were implemented to help players stay cool in the summer heat of Mexico, Canada and the United States, which some experts have warned could be the hottest World Cup in history

With a sledgehammer and a shovel, volunteers raced to save passengers in Texas plane crash

Several motorists who happened across a fiery plane crash on a Texas highway rushed to help — putting their own lives in danger to help those on board escape

Second Moscow refinery attack this week damages units, sparks fires, sources say

A second drone attack this week on Gazpromneft's Moscow refinery has damaged processing units and sparked multiple fires across the site, industry sources said.

Stranded ships have begun transiting the Strait of Hormuz, maritime data company says

Maritime data company Lloyd’s List Intelligence says major shipowners have begun moving vessels through the Strait of Hormuz

An ancient oak tree said to have sheltered legendary Robin Hood has died

The 1,200-year-old Major Oak in Sherwood Forest, linked to the legend of Robin Hood, is believed to have died

Tornado outbreak rakes Midwest amid unusually strong June storm

Tornado outbreak rakes Midwest amid unusually strong June storm

Pastor helped launch safe parking sites at churches for homeless residents

Pastor helped launch safe parking sites at churches for homeless residents

'Without this, I wouldn't be here': 14-year-old survives e-bike crash thanks to helmet

'Without this, I wouldn't be here': 14-year-old survives e-bike crash thanks to helmet

Russian nuclear chief accuses Ukraine of killing Zaporizhzhia power plant worker in drone attack

The head of Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom on Thursday accused Ukraine of killing a key worker in a drone attack near the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia

7 of 14 Oahu beaches tested this weekend failed water quality levels

7 of 14 Oahu beaches tested this weekend failed water quality levels

What pet owners need to know about New World screwworm

Screwworm, a parasitic fly whose flesh-eating larvae feed on living animals, re-entered the U.S.

In Lebanon, first responders salvage memories from debris of destroyed HQ

Rescue workers in the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh said they believed their headquarters, clearly identified as a

Ukraine brings the war to Moscow as huge blasts shake refinery

The blast was so powerful that the huge disc-shaped lid of an oil storage tank was launched into the sky over Moscow like a frisbee.

New discovery may have been Stonehenge prototype

New discovery may have been Stonehenge prototype

How local communities are challenging Big Tech data centers’ noise, pollution and rising electricity bills

Local needs, political tensions and corporate power all get involved in the democratic processes by which Americans govern their communities.

Where nature draws the map – here are 5 ways to look at the US, without state boundaries

State lines are one way to picture the US, but natural history provides another – one that shows the ancient and living connections running across the landscape.

How Founding Father Benjamin Franklin's ideas have helped scientists understand climate change

How Founding Father Benjamin Franklin's ideas have helped scientists understand climate change

The drawer problem: Why so many of us can’t let go of our old electronics, and what we can do about it

People don’t usually plan to hold onto their old devices, but that’s what many end up doing. Better information about recycling and reselling options could change that.

Sunken wreck of WWII ‘hell ship’ used to transport POWs discovered after more than 80 years

Sunken wreck of WWII ‘hell ship’ used to transport POWs discovered after more than 80 years

Quartz countertops are driving a public health crisis in the US – 2 occupational health experts explain the surge of lung transplants and lawsuits

Workers are facing a preventable and incurable lung disease from a material being used to renovate kitchens in millions of American homes.

Waymo recalls nearly 3,900 robotaxis over risk of entering closed construction zones

Alphabet self-driving unit Waymo is recalling nearly 3,900 robotaxis in the U.S. because a software issue could cause the vehicles to enter a closed

Points of Light to unveil new strategy that it hopes will ignite a volunteerism boom

Points of Light plans to unveil a strategy to boost volunteerism in the U.S. next week at its annual conference

UN food agencies seek $202 million to shield 8.8 million people from El Niño

The United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization and World Food Programme on Thursday appealed for $202 million to help protect 8.8 million people across 22 high-risk

Russian attacks could cut Ukraine grain exports by a third

A rise in Russian attacks on Ukrainian seaports and vessels could cut monthly grain shipments by as much as a third and have left terminal operators facing

Eastern Washington wildfire forces evacuations and destroys homes

Officials say high winds drove a wildfire into an eastern Washington neighborhood, forcing the evacuation of about 1,500 people and destroying at least 15 homes

This city had a flooding problem. So it turned to an animal that had been extinct there for 400 years

This city had a flooding problem. So it turned to an animal that had been extinct there for 400 years

Satellite observations detect 'urban pulse' of six global cities

While a city is not a living organism, it behaves very much like one.

Average US gas price drops below $4 - barely

Average US gas price drops below $4 - barely

Los Angeles warehouse fire prompts shelter-in-place orders due to hazardous air

A fire at a massive warehouse has blackened the skies near downtown Los Angeles, prompting a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents due to the risk of hazardous air

Thailand revives $30 billion coast-to-coast corridor to rival Malacca Strait

Chaiyaporn Arunrasamee hunched over his fishing nets, overlooking the waters of the Andaman Sea, where Thailand's government is proposing an

Iran war fuel spikes lift Europe's EV sales again, but growth may not last

Rising fuel prices driven by the Iran war are boosting demand for new and used electric vehicles across

Tropical Cyclone Arthur weakens to a low pressure area along the upper Texas coast

Tropical Storm Arthur has weakened to a low pressure area along the upper Texas coast

New York LaGuardia airport reopens runway after addressing pavement issue

New York's LaGuardia airport said on Thursday it had reopened a runway that was closed the previous evening to address a pavement issue, the second time in less than a month it has

Nippon Steel 'not yet satisfied' with US Steel reforms, Nikkei reports

Nippon Steel has seen positive results from efforts to improve operations at U.S.

Ancient Sherwood Forest oak tree reputed to have sheltered Robin Hood has died

Ancient Sherwood Forest oak tree reputed to have sheltered Robin Hood has died

UN food agencies warn acute hunger will worsen in 13 hot spots as famine risks rise

The United Nations’ food agencies warn that acute hunger is set to worsen across 13 global hot spots in the coming months, calling for urgent action

Trump administration removed dozens of national park exhibits that 'disparage' US

The U.S.

Tropical Storm Arthur forms near Texas coast, life-threatening flooding expected

Tropical Storm Arthur formed near the Texas coast and is expected to bring life-threatening flooding across portions of

Mother and baby escape serious injury after truck slams into home

Mother and baby escape serious injury after truck slams into home

Trump administration to buy back another energy company's offshore wind leases for 4 more projects

The Trump administration says it’s buying back another energy company’s U.S. offshore wind leases for four more wind projects, as it seeks to discourage the expansion of wind energy in favor of fossil fuels

All detainees from immigration facility 'Alligator Alcatraz' have been transferred, DHS says

Detainees at an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades, known as “Alligator Alcatraz,” have been transferred to other facilities, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said, citing concerns related to the hurricane season

Stocks drop, bond yields rise; Fed keeps rates steady but projects hike for later this year

Major stock indexes fell, bond yields rose and the U.S. dollar extended gains on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve held the benchmark interest

How Yuba-Sutter chickens serve on front line against West Nile virus

How Yuba-Sutter chickens serve on front line against West Nile virus

Aurora reservoir water levels only 55% full; Colorado city's storage is well below average

Aurora reservoir water levels only 55% full; Colorado city's storage is well below average

Colorado's first rainwater harvesting pilot moves to water court, researchers look to the practice amid drought

Colorado's first rainwater harvesting pilot moves to water court, researchers look to the practice amid drought

Trump administration to pay $765 million to scrap four more offshore wind leases

The Trump administration on Wednesday said it would pay $765 million to power project developer Invenergy to terminate four wind leases off the coasts of New York, California and

Federal lawsuit filed against New Mexico over military spouse law license transfers

Federal lawsuit filed against New Mexico over military spouse law license transfers

Trump’s Justice Department urges court to throw out pollution lawsuit against Elon Musk’s company

Trump’s Justice Department urges court to throw out pollution lawsuit against Elon Musk’s company

Pet boarding business where 21 animals died in fire operated illegally, official says

Pet boarding business where 21 animals died in fire operated illegally, official says

Kansas Corpse flower is now in bloom for a short time only

Kansas Corpse flower is now in bloom for a short time only

Qantas picks London for first record-breaking non-stop flights

Qantas Airways on Wednesday announced London as the first destination for the world's longest non-stop commercial flight, a roughly 20-hour trip

15 countries in Kenya adopt the Mombasa Declaration to fight illegal fishing

Fifteen countries have adopted the Mombasa Declaration to combat illegal fishing, which experts say costs the global economy up to $50 billion annually