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Families suffer as Ukrainian engineers can no longer keep up with repairing infrastructure

Residents of Kyiv are struggling through a harsh winter as months of Russian drone and missile strikes have left hundreds of thousands without heat or electricity

Data centers told to pitch in as storms and cold weather boost power demand

The government directed data centers to turn on backup generation in parts of the US. Expanding distributed generation could improve grid resilience.

China to ban hidden door handles on cars starting 2027

China has moved to ban hidden door handles on cars, commonly seen on Tesla vehicles, starting next year

Why China is building so many coal plants despite its solar and wind boom

China has significantly increased its coal power capacity, reviving concerns about its climate-changing carbon emissions

MAHA has reshaped health policy. Now it's working on environmental rules

MAHA activists who want to hold corporations accountable for harming Americans’ health have found an unlikely ally in a Republican-led Environmental Protection Agency that has traditionally supported big businesses and less regulation

Families mourn those killed in a Congo mine landslide as some survivors prepare to return

A landslide last week killed at least 200 people in eastern Congo at a rebel-controlled coltan mine and families of the deceased are mourning their lost loved ones

Robotaxi pioneer Waymo gets $16 billion injection to accelerate its expansion plans

Robotaxi pioneer Waymo has raised another $16 billion to help fuel its ambition for its fleet of self-driving cars to provide rides throughout the world

Gas explosion in New Hampshire sparks a fire at a mental health facility

Three firefighters were injured when a natural gas leak caused an explosion and fire at a New Hampshire mental health center, but the building’s tenants and clients all evacuated safely

Trump’s attempts to kill offshore wind aren’t working

Trump’s attempts to kill offshore wind aren’t working

Southern US enters a second week of biting cold and prolonged outages

People in North Carolina are digging out from a foot or more of snow and Florida farmers need their frozen plants to thaw before they can assess the damage

Yet another judge rejects Trump effort to block offshore wind, saying NY project can resume

A federal judge has ruled that an offshore wind project aimed at powering 600,000 New York homes can resume construction

'People's voices are important': OKC residents celebrate victory over proposed ICE facility

'People's voices are important': OKC residents celebrate victory over proposed ICE facility

Gold Star family pushes for new state license plate

Gold Star family pushes for new state license plate

Engineers monitor rare ice buildup on Pittsburgh's three rivers

Engineers monitor rare ice buildup on Pittsburgh's three rivers

Video shows dramatic rescue of cat from 100-foot-tall tree

Video shows dramatic rescue of cat from 100-foot-tall tree

Crews free worker trapped in elevated sand hopper

Crews free worker trapped in elevated sand hopper

Collar cams offer a bear's eye view into the lives of grizzlies on Alaska's desolate North Slope

Researchers at Washington State University and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game are using collar cams to study a remote population of grizzly bears on Alaska's North Slope

San Francisco Bay Area rattled by series of early morning earthquakes

A series of small earthquakes rattled the San Francisco Bay Area in an area that’s had a lot of seismic activity in recent months

Kid e-biker gang on trail allegedly assaults man and his daughter

Kid e-biker gang on trail allegedly assaults man and his daughter

‘It's the silent killer’: Father raising awareness after son's carbon monoxide death

‘It's the silent killer’: Father raising awareness after son's carbon monoxide death

Fire crews rescue dog from a nearly 30-foot-deep well days after it went missing

Fire crews rescue dog from a nearly 30-foot-deep well days after it went missing

The Novel Refuge bookstore seeks to help refugee families turn a new chapter

The Novel Refuge bookstore seeks to help refugee families turn a new chapter

Punxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, forecasting 6 more weeks of wintry weather

Punxsutawney Phil’s handlers say he’s seen his shadow and is therefore predicting six more weeks of winter weather

The Latest: Groundhog Punxsutawney Phil predicts 6 more weeks of winter

Punxsutawney Phil, the legendary groundhog that lives in a tree stump in rural Pennsylvania, has issued the most highly anticipated weather forecast of the season: six more weeks of winter

School teaching young students that kindness is always in season

School teaching young students that kindness is always in season

What to know after a deadly landslide in eastern Congo kills at least 200 miners

A landslide last week collapsed tunnels at a major coltan mining site in eastern Congo, leaving at least 200 people dead

Japan retrieves rare earth-rich mud from seabed to lower reliance on China

A Japanese research vessel has successfully drilled and retrieved deep-sea sediment containing rare earth minerals from the seabed near a remote island, Japan’s government announced Monday as the country seeks to reduce its reliance on China

Suspending family-based immigrant visas weakens US families and the economy

Family reunification is often framed as a cost, but evidence shows it functions as social infrastructure that supports work, well-being and economic stability.

What did the groundhog see? Punxsutawney Phil’s winter prediction is in

What did the groundhog see? Punxsutawney Phil’s winter prediction is in

Trump claims blue states have less-reliable, more expensive electricity. Here’s the reality

Trump claims blue states have less-reliable, more expensive electricity. Here’s the reality

Pollution of a sacred river is leaving Delhi without water

The Yamuna River, a holy site for millions and a source of about 40% of Delhi’s water supply, is now so polluted that it is often covered in toxic foam and cannot be treated, triggering widespread shortages.

Right-wing populist Laura Fernández claims victory in Costa Rica’s elections. Here’s what to know.

Right-wing populist Laura Fernández claims victory in Costa Rica’s elections. Here’s what to know.

More frigid temperatures expected in much of US after a weekend of heavy snow

Forecasters warned that dangerous extra-cold conditions will persist for a huge swath of the U.S. from the Gulf Coast into New England

NASCAR's Clash postponed to Wednesday due to historic snowfall in North Carolina

A bomb cyclone over North Carolina has forced NASCAR to reschedule its preseason exhibition to Wednesday night

14 people have died during dangerous cold snap in NYC, Mayor Mamdani says

14 people have died during dangerous cold snap in NYC, Mayor Mamdani says

As Susan Collins awaits, a generational divide splits Maine Democrats in pivotal Senate race

As Susan Collins awaits, a generational divide splits Maine Democrats in pivotal Senate race

Aerial lidar mapping can reveal archaeological sites while overlooking Indigenous peoples and their knowledge

Aerial lidar raises ethical questions because it can collect data remotely without the knowledge or consent of Indigenous and descendant populations that are on the ground.

Millions of Delhi residents lost water for days. Some say it’s still toxic

Millions of Delhi residents lost water for days. Some say it’s still toxic

Punxsutawney Phil prepares to issue his Groundhog Day weather verdict from Gobbler's Knob

Punxsutawney Phil is set to deliver his annual weather forecast and predict either six more weeks of winter or an early spring

A chatbot entirely powered by humans, not artificial intelligence? This Chilean community shows why

About 50 members of a community outside Chile’s capital spent Saturday trying their best to power an entirely human-operated chatbot that could answer questions and make silly pictures on command, in a message to highlight the environmental toll and water usage of artificial intelligence data centers in the region

More anti-ICE protests underway nationwide after judge declines to immediately halt Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota

More anti-ICE protests underway nationwide after judge declines to immediately halt Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota

Snow hits the Carolinas as low temps compound power outage woes elsewhere from last weekend's ice

A “bomb cyclone” that brings heavy snow to parts of the Carolinas and ushers in frigid temperature to much of East Coast Saturday is likely to persist into Sunday

Diver details rescue operation after vehicle goes off Parkway East into Monongahela River

Diver details rescue operation after vehicle goes off Parkway East into Monongahela River

Coast Guard suspends search for people missing from fishing vessel that sank off Massachusetts

The U.S. Coast Guard has announced that the search for survivors on a commercial fishing vessel that sank off the coast of Massachusetts with seven aboard has been suspended

Sidewalk blocked off after ice chunks fall from buildings

Sidewalk blocked off after ice chunks fall from buildings

Power outages hit Ukraine and Moldova as Kyiv struggles against the winter cold

Emergency power cuts have hit several Ukrainian cities and neighboring Moldova

NASCAR delays preseason race at Bowman Gray Stadium to Monday

NASCAR has postponed the preseason exhibition race at Bowman Gray Stadium until Monday night because of ice and snow in the Winston-Salem area of North Carolina

A former Sierra Club Foundation director sues over internal racism that he says hinders its mission

A former Sierra Club Foundation employee is suing the nonprofit, alleging that normal workplace interactions got twisted into an unfair harassment complaint to force him out after he called out racial discrimination internally

See February’s full snow moon light up the sky

See February’s full snow moon light up the sky

Mine collapses in eastern Congo, leaving at least 200 dead

Rebel authorities in eastern Congo say at least 200 people were killed in a landslide at coltan mines

After Mexico bans vapes, cartels tighten their grip on a booming market

Organized crime in Mexico is tightening its grip on the vape market, a $1.5 billion industry

San Jose mayor, a frequent Newsom critic, jumps into the California governor's race

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is jumping into the race to replace Gavin Newsom as governor of California

Nearly 90-year-old couple survives for days at home without power using fireplace for warmth

Nearly 90-year-old couple survives for days at home without power using fireplace for warmth

Newborn calf struggling in deep freeze brought indoors to curl up on couch

A Kentucky family battling extreme cold temperatures on their farm over the weekend opened their home to a newborn calf that was struggling in the deep freeze

Possibly abandoned dog found safe after six days in cold, snow, police say

Possibly abandoned dog found safe after six days in cold, snow, police say

Milwaukee tenant sees sewage backup in kitchen sink

Milwaukee tenant sees sewage backup in kitchen sink

Carney says he expects Trump to ‘respect Canadian sovereignty’ after Alberta separatists meet with US officials

Carney says he expects Trump to ‘respect Canadian sovereignty’ after Alberta separatists meet with US officials

Scientists marvel at a Galapagos seabird that wandered 3,000 miles to California

Scientists on a research vessel off the California coast are marveling at a rare find — a waved albatross was spotted soaring over the Pacific

Australia’s hottest towns hit 120F in a grueling heat wave: ‘It’s just damn hot’

Australia’s hottest towns hit 120F in a grueling heat wave: ‘It’s just damn hot’

Thousands face another arctic blast without power as East Coast preps for a storm

Frustrations are bubbling up for the tens of thousands that have been without power for nearly a week in the U.S. South as a new storm looms

A separatist group is asking for Trump’s help to split from Canada. Here’s what we know

A separatist group is asking for Trump’s help to split from Canada. Here’s what we know

What a reporter found when she returned to Cuba after last trip 3 years ago

Caribbean correspondent Dánica Coto has returned to Cuba after more than three years

Most snow in years, blizzard conditions possible in parts of Southeast from powerful bomb cyclone

Most snow in years, blizzard conditions possible in parts of Southeast from powerful bomb cyclone

Trump claims Putin agreed to temporary halt in energy attacks on Ukraine, but terms are unclear

Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to U.S. President Donald Trump's request to pause attacks on Ukraine's power grid for a week

Kristi Noem treated FEMA as an adversary. Then came a massive winter storm

Kristi Noem treated FEMA as an adversary. Then came a massive winter storm

Florida braces for frost and possible snow flurries as winter storms hit other parts of the US

Massive blankets of snow and ice are expected in parts of the U.S. this weekend, with frost and snow flurries possible in Florida

Dog lost for 6 days during snowstorm and sub-zero temperatures rescued in Beaver County

Dog lost for 6 days during snowstorm and sub-zero temperatures rescued in Beaver County

Polar bears in Norway’s Arctic are getting fatter and healthier, despite melting sea ice

Polar bears in Norway’s Arctic are getting fatter and healthier, despite melting sea ice

Cubans scramble to survive as US vise on island tightens in push to oust government

Cubans are hustling to become more self-sufficient as the U.S. government tightens its economic noose over the communist-run island in a move experts say is meant to force a popular uprising and usher in a new government

9-year-old recovering after serious playground accident

9-year-old recovering after serious playground accident

Pig Sanctuary seeks animal caretaker for its rescued residents

Pig Sanctuary seeks animal caretaker for its rescued residents

It’s about to get so cold, Florida’s Gulf Coast beaches could see snowflakes

It’s about to get so cold, Florida’s Gulf Coast beaches could see snowflakes

Anger and anguish spread across Cuba as it learns of Trump's tariff threat on those who provide oil

Massive power outages in Cuba mean that many people are unaware that U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on any country that sells or supplies oil to the Caribbean island

Freezing reptile dubbed 'Lizard in a blizzard' is rescued after being buried in Rhode Island snow

Wildlife officials say a large exotic lizard was found buried in the snow in Rhode Island

Homeless housing project looks for volunteers to help with finishing touches

Homeless housing project looks for volunteers to help with finishing touches

World creeps closer to eradicating human Guinea worm cases, with just 10 last year: Carter Center

The Carter Center says there were only 10 reported cases of Guinea worm infections confined to three countries in 2025

'Making movie magic': Louisville earns national recognition as top city for filmmakers

'Making movie magic': Louisville earns national recognition as top city for filmmakers

Popular social media influencer supports his community through the current winter storm

Popular social media influencer supports his community through the current winter storm

Oklahoma City ICE detention center proposal halted after community opposition

Oklahoma City ICE detention center proposal halted after community opposition

Groundhog Day Forecasts: Punxsutawney Phil Has Competition

Groundhog Day Forecasts: Punxsutawney Phil Has Competition

Judge calls Justice Department's statements on slavery exhibit display 'dangerous' and 'horrifying'

A federal judge warned Justice Department lawyers that they were making “dangerous" and “horrifying” statements when they said the Trump Administration can decide what part of history to display at National Park Service sites

Trump’s threatened tariffs over oil to Cuba put Mexico in a bind

Trump’s threatened tariffs over oil to Cuba put Mexico in a bind

Oversalting your sidewalk or driveway harms local streams and potentially even your drinking water – 3 tips to deice responsibly

Excess road and sidewalk salt flows into storm drains and ultimately into area streams and rivers, affecting fish and other aquatic organisms.

How fire, people and history shaped the South’s iconic longleaf pine forests

One of North America’s richest ecosystems, sustained and shaped by Native peoples before European contact, nearly disappeared. A recovery is underway.

Repeated government lying, warned Hannah Arendt, makes it impossible for citizens to think and to judge

When officials lie time and again, people don’t know what to trust. And when this happens, citizens cannot deliberate, approve or dissent coherently, because a shared world no longer exists.

Family identifies 16-year-old girl killed in sledding incident; investigation underway

Family identifies 16-year-old girl killed in sledding incident; investigation underway

17-month-old K9 helps locate missing Michigan teen

17-month-old K9 helps locate missing Michigan teen

Colorado ski resorts got some welcome snowfall from Winter Storm Fern, but not enough to turn a dry and warm winter around

Ski resorts in Colorado can make snow, but it only goes so far.

Bald eagle recuperating while wildlife officers look for person who shot it: "We want somebody to come forward"

Bald eagle recuperating while wildlife officers look for person who shot it: "We want somebody to come forward"

Doomsday Clock 2026: Scientists set new time

Doomsday Clock 2026: Scientists set new time

Have you seen her? NOAA needs help finding entangled whale

Have you seen her? NOAA needs help finding entangled whale

Horse manure haulers accuse municipalities of steering business to competitor

Horse manure haulers accuse municipalities of steering business to competitor

'Doomsday Clock' moves closer to midnight over threats from nuclear weapons, climate change and AI

A science-oriented advocacy group moved its “Doomsday Clock” to 85 seconds to midnight, saying the Earth is closer than ever to destruction

Amazon to close most Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh stores in days

Amazon is closing almost all of its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh locations in days as it narrows its focus on food delivery and its grocery chain, Whole Foods Market

Volunteers rescue cold-stunned sea turtles as Texas coast temperatures plummet

Volunteers rescue cold-stunned sea turtles as Texas coast temperatures plummet

A bomb cyclone is more likely to impact parts of the East Coast this weekend. Here are the updated scenarios

A bomb cyclone is more likely to impact parts of the East Coast this weekend. Here are the updated scenarios

Frost quakes cause loud booms, light shaking when bitterly cold temperatures persist

Meteorologists say that water rapidly freezing in the soil amid bitterly cold temperatures can make a startling noise and even cause small vibrations

Scientists say AI is one of the biggest concerns in new Doomsday Clock time

Created in 1947 by atomic scientists, the Doomsday Clock represents how close humanity may be to destruction. On Tuesday, scientists set a new time, arguing that countries are failing to heed their dire warnings.

Mountain lion roams posh San Francisco neighborhood before being captured

A 77-pound mountain lion caused a stir as it wandered through San Francisco’s Pacific Heights neighborhood

Cold snap raises concerns for mango growers

Cold snap raises concerns for mango growers

'Maybe a beach chair, a yoga mat': Drivers rush to use space savers as parking ban lifted

'Maybe a beach chair, a yoga mat': Drivers rush to use space savers as parking ban lifted

Report of kids playing on frozen lake in Colorado Springs prompts search from local crews

Report of kids playing on frozen lake in Colorado Springs prompts search from local crews

Private jet that crashed in Bangor had history of cold-weather risks

Private jet that crashed in Bangor had history of cold-weather risks

Woman spends hours clearing snow for neighbors, showing Oklahoma Standard persists through cold

Woman spends hours clearing snow for neighbors, showing Oklahoma Standard persists through cold

UPS retires fleet of MD-11 aircraft involved in deadly Kentucky crash

UPS says it has retired its fleet of McDonnell Douglas MD-11 cargo planes just months after one crashed in Louisville, killing 15 people

WATCH: Mesa seniors turn plastic bags into lifesaving mats for unhoused community

WATCH: Mesa seniors turn plastic bags into lifesaving mats for unhoused community

Insane doorbell camera captures ice storm devastating tree canopy as residents rally together

Insane doorbell camera captures ice storm devastating tree canopy as residents rally together

Trump executive order seeks to speed up rebuilding of homes destroyed by Los Angeles wildfires

President Donald Trump says he has signed an executive order that seeks to speed up reconstruction of tens of thousands of homes destroyed by the Los Angeles area wildfires in 2025

Judge rules Massachusetts offshore wind project halted by Trump administration can continue

A federal judge said Tuesday that a nearly completed Massachusetts offshore wind project can continue, as the industry successfully challenges the Trump administration in court

'They were just screaming.' Mom unable to save 3 sons who fell through icy pond in Texas

Authorities say three brothers died in Texas after falling through ice on a pond as a massive winter storm has gripped much of the nation

Video shows flames flying from NASA plane that touched down without landing gear

A NASA research plane has landed without its landing gear in Texas, sending plumes of flame behind it

Detainees at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' say they were punished for seeking legal help

Two former detainees at a Florida immigration center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” testified they faced punishment for seeking legal advice

There are long-lasting, negative effects for children like Liam Ramos who are detained, or watch their parents be deported

Children with a parent or family member who is detained, or are part of a drawn-out immigration court case, are twice as likely to have anxiety as young adults.

PFAS are turning up in the Great Lakes, putting fish and water supplies at risk – here’s how they get there

Some of these ‘forever chemicals’ are toxic at very low levels. They can get into water systems and bioaccumulate in fish, ultimately posing risks to people.

The end of ‘Pax Americana’ and start of a ‘post-American’ era doesn’t necessarily mean the world will be less safe

The US may be stepping back from some engagements on the world stage. That’s not necessarily bad news for the rest of the world, an analyst argues.

Innovations in asthma care can improve the health of Detroiters living with this chronic disease

Detroiters are hospitalized for asthma four times more often than Michigan residents overall. A proactive approach to care can improve symptom management.

Parking space savers in snow not allowed on Baltimore streets, mayor says

Parking space savers in snow not allowed on Baltimore streets, mayor says

What happens if someone moves your space saver in Boston? Not everyone is following "snow etiquette" after storm.

What happens if someone moves your space saver in Boston? Not everyone is following "snow etiquette" after storm.

Eating snow cones or snow cream can be a winter delight, if done safely

Getting outdoors to enjoy simple pleasures is unlikely to be front of mind for people in a 1,300-mile stretch of the United States where a massive weekend storm brought deep snow and bitter cold

Dutch government is ordered to protect residents on Caribbean island of Bonaire from climate change

A court has ordered the Dutch government to draw up a plan to protect residents of the Caribbean island of Bonaire from the devastating effects of climate change

Broken elevator has left some apartment residents stuck inside for months

Broken elevator has left some apartment residents stuck inside for months

Mountain lion spotted in San Francisco neighborhood captured by animal control

Mountain lion spotted in San Francisco neighborhood captured by animal control

Mother drops baby from window in fire

Mother drops baby from window in fire

Worries deepen in US South after days of grappling with snow, ice and widespread outages

Conditions were growing more dire in parts of the South still reeling from subfreezing temperatures and widespread power outages as vehicles got stranded for hours on major highways

Parking lot transforms into impromptu ice rink

Parking lot transforms into impromptu ice rink

It's one storm after another for much of the US, but the next one's path is uncertain

Winter's brutal grip on the U.S. East will continue in the coming days, with subfreezing temperatures reaching into Florida and a potential blizzard threatening the Atlantic coast

'Can't happen fast enough': Marineland Canada's whales approved for move to U.S.

'Can't happen fast enough': Marineland Canada's whales approved for move to U.S.

‘We are reliving the Nakba’: A Palestinian community says it’s being erased as Israeli settler violence intensifies

‘We are reliving the Nakba’: A Palestinian community says it’s being erased as Israeli settler violence intensifies

Layoffs are piling up, heightening worker anxiety. Here are some of the biggest recent job cuts

As layoffs pile up, workers are feeling increasingly anxious about the job market

Common sense and slowing down are the keys to avoiding icy weather accidents

For big parts of the United States, the past few days have brought lots of snow and lots of cold

‘Our first cow’: Farm mourns loss of mama cow after barn collapse, welcomes new calf

‘Our first cow’: Farm mourns loss of mama cow after barn collapse, welcomes new calf

Nurse describes harrowing moment her car slid off roadway, plunged into river

Nurse describes harrowing moment her car slid off roadway, plunged into river

Christa McAuliffe's legacy lives on in New Hampshire 40 years after Space Shuttle Challenger disaster

Christa McAuliffe's legacy lives on in New Hampshire 40 years after Space Shuttle Challenger disaster

Huge landslide leaves Sicilian homes teetering on cliff edge as 1,500 people are evacuated

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni was given an aerial tour of a southern Sicilian town where days of heavy rains triggered a massive landslide

One of the longest cold-air outbreaks in decades is about to get even colder, with record temps as far south as Florida

One of the longest cold-air outbreaks in decades is about to get even colder, with record temps as far south as Florida

Trash piling up on Arivaca property near the border

Trash piling up on Arivaca property near the border

Berkeley residents divided over fire prevention ordinance; no wooden structures within 5 ft of home

Berkeley residents divided over fire prevention ordinance; no wooden structures within 5 ft of home

Tip, DNA leads police to suspect in Florida Memorial University rape

Tip, DNA leads police to suspect in Florida Memorial University rape

Winter drilling program in Alaska petroleum preserve can proceed, judge rules

A federal judge has refused to block a winter oil and gas exploration project in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska that opponents said was improperly analyzed by the federal government

She was supposed to be the first teacher in space. 40 years later, her mission continues

She was supposed to be the first teacher in space. 40 years later, her mission continues

A sea turtle with 3 flippers swims free after Florida rehab, now followed by satellite

A loggerhead sea turtle has returned to the Atlantic Ocean after rehabilitation at a Florida turtle hospital

Two companies made dried milk powder linked to botulism in ByHeart baby formula

Two companies made dried milk powder that could be linked to the outbreak of botulism in ByHeart formula that has sickened dozens of babies

EPA plan would begin rolling back 'good neighbor' rule on downwind pollution from smokestacks

The Trump administration is taking a step toward rolling back a rule that limits smokestack emissions that burden downwind areas in neighboring states

King Charles III's documentary sets out his philosophy for saving the planet

King Charles III is clearly thinking about his legacy

Koala rescued from wildfires in Australia

Residents in Australia rescued a koala as wildfires raged through their farm in the state of Victoria. A record heatwave has sent temperatures soaring and fueled blazes in the country.

The accidental climate scientist who uncovered an unexpected force of global warming

The accidental climate scientist who uncovered an unexpected force of global warming

New cold snap adds urgency to winter storm recovery across the South

Hundreds of National Guard troops have been mobilized in ice-stricken Mississippi and Tennessee to clear debris and help people stranded in cars and homes still without power as the Southern states brace for another blast of dangerous cold weather

Climate change worsened rains and floods which killed dozens in southern Africa, study shows

Researchers say human-induced climate change worsened recent torrential rains and floods in southern Africa

Bomb cyclone will bring heavy snow and hurricane-force winds to the Southeast. Coastal New England could be in its path, too

Bomb cyclone will bring heavy snow and hurricane-force winds to the Southeast. Coastal New England could be in its path, too

Death Valley landmark Scotty’s Castle is reopening for limited tours after years of flood repairs

Scotty's Castle, built in the 1920s, is tucked away in the desert in Death Valley National Park and was one of the park's biggest attractions

Escape from Washington? Senators look to start new chapters as governors

U.S. senators are increasingly looking to leave Washington for leadership roles in their home states

America is falling behind in the global EV race – that’s going to cost the US auto industry

Electric vehicles are a fast-growing share of auto sales in many countries, and Chinese automakers are benefiting as the US industry pulls back.

Americans want heat pumps – but high electricity prices may get in the way

Many homeowners could save money on their heating bills by installing heat pumps – but not everyone, and not everywhere.

EPA’s new way of evaluating pollution rules hands deregulators a sledgehammer and license to ignore public health

In the world of cost benefit analysis, if an impact isn’t monetized, it doesn’t exist. A former EPA official explains what’s changing now and why it matters.

Colorado has emergency domestic violence shelters in only half its counties, leaving survivors without safe housing options

A lack of shelters and affordable housing means survivors of domestic violence have few places to go.

Elon Musk is betting Tesla’s future isn’t about cars at all

Elon Musk is betting Tesla’s future isn’t about cars at all

Even when people’s rights are ignored, understanding the law can keep protesters engaged

When protesters experience repression and violence, whether or not they have legal education can help determine continued involvement in a protest movement.

A growing nursing shortage is made worse by nurses’ daily challenges of patients and their families rolling their eyes, yelling and striking

Nurses are leaving the profession faster than they’re being replaced – in part due to the emotional and physical toll they endure from disrespectful patients or their loved ones.

Protesters want slavery exhibit restored after removal: "The stories should be told"

Protesters want slavery exhibit restored after removal: "The stories should be told"

Elk Grove firefighters rescue woman after a garage fire

Elk Grove firefighters rescue woman after a garage fire

King Charles reveals his philosophy for protecting the planet in new film

King Charles reveals his philosophy for protecting the planet in new film

96-year-old horticulturist says retirement isn't in his vocabulary

96-year-old horticulturist says retirement isn't in his vocabulary

Bitter cold grips the eastern US as winter storm deaths rise and power outages linger

Three Texas siblings who died in an icy pond are among several dozen deaths in U.S. states gripped by frigid cold

How weather may have impacted a private jet crash with 8 people on board

A private jet carrying eight people crashed on takeoff from Bangor, Maine, Sunday evening, according to the FAA. The cause of the crash is under investigation. The crash came amid a massive snowstorm making its way through the Northeast.

The winter storm is here: freezing temperatures, icy roads, and cities covered in snow

The winter storm is here and two-thirds of the US population is facing this extreme cold. More than half of all Americas will experience subzero wind chills over the next 3 days.

Why Minnesota’s CEOs finally broke their silence

Why Minnesota’s CEOs finally broke their silence

Snow leopard mauls skier in China’s Xinjiang region

Snow leopard mauls skier in China’s Xinjiang region

Australia swelters in a record heat wave as temperatures near 50 C

Parts of Australia have sweltered in record temperatures close to 50 degrees Celsius or 122 Fahrenheit during a prolonged heat wave

Death toll from winter storm and cold rises to over 30 as parts of South could be without power ‘weeks, not days’

Death toll from winter storm and cold rises to over 30 as parts of South could be without power ‘weeks, not days’

Six people died when a business jet trying to take off in Maine crashed in a snowstorm

Six people died when a business jet crashed during takeoff as a snowstorm moved in and visibility diminished in Maine

30 people dead from effects of winter storm as more freezing cold pummels US

Many U.S. residents are facing another night of below-freezing temperatures and no electricity after a massive winter storm dumped more snow in Northeast and left parts of the South coated in ice

Canada gives conditional approval for Marineland to export remaining belugas to the US

Canada’s last captive whales have a received a reprieve from death after the Canadian government conditionally approved a plan to export them to the United States

Mississippi shivers under ice as long recovery looms

Recovery from Mississippi's worst ice storm in more than 30 years could take a week or more

Paralyzing winter storms put a big chill on the US economy, but how much?

Experts say the massive winter storm hitting the American East is taking a multi-billion dollar toll on the U.S. economy

The first refugee to lead the UN refugee agency calls this a 'very difficult moment in history'

The first refugee to lead the U_N_ refugee agency tells The Associated Press that the world faces a “very difficult moment in history.”

Shoveling snow? Over-exertion and cold temps can raise your heart risks

Officials warn that shoveling snow after this weekend's massive storm could be hazardous to your heart

Groundhogs are lousy forecasters but valuable animal engineers – and an important food source

Groundhogs predict spring with the same accuracy as flipping a coin. But they’re vital to their ecosystems, feasting through summer to store enough fat to last through their winter hibernation.

Scientists recover the oldest wooden tools from a site in Greece

Scientists say two artifacts found at a lake shore in Greece are the oldest wooden tools uncovered so far

How the polar vortex and warm ocean intensified a major US winter storm

The atmosphere is a complicated place. Warm temperatures in one spot can contribute to brutally cold storms somewhere else.

Indonesian marines among 42 missing in deadly West Java landslide

Nineteen Indonesian marines are among 42 people missing after a landslide in West Java province

How to stay safe in cold weather, according to a doctor

How to stay safe in cold weather, according to a doctor

Man dies while rescuing his family from house fire

Man dies while rescuing his family from house fire

Moms lead effort to delay smartphones for kids

Moms lead effort to delay smartphones for kids

Mysterious dark matter may be better understood through a new map of far-off galaxies

A new high-resolution map of distant galaxies may help scientists understand the mysterious dark matter holding the universe together

When the snow falls, jeep drivers make sure essential workers get to work

When the snow falls, jeep drivers make sure essential workers get to work

Trump administration invests in another US rare earth miner to loosen China's grip on supply

The U.S. is taking a minority stake in an Oklahoma rare earth miner, the latest government investment in the sector as it seeks to minimize its reliance on imports of a material used prevalently in smartphones, robotics, electric vehicles and many other high tech products

Blue Jackets' game against Kings is postponed because of major winter storm

The NHL has postponed the Columbus Blue Jackets’ home game against the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night because of a major winter storm that created dangerous travel conditions across much of the United States

Marine protected areas aren’t in the right places to safeguard dolphins and whales in the South Atlantic

Despite Brazil’s recent expansions of protected areas, research shows that the favorite habitats of whales and dolphins are still threatened by human activities.

Why too much phosphorus in America’s farmland is polluting the country’s water

Plants need phosphorus, and other nutrients, to grow. But soil tests can’t tell if there’s too much.

US hospitality and tourism professors don’t mirror the demographics of the industry they serve

Nearly three-quarters of tourism professors are white, a recent analysis found, and nearly half are white men.

Malaria researchers are getting closer to outsmarting the world’s deadliest parasite

After decades of stalled progress, new vaccines, treatments and genetic tools are helping scientists protect children and save lives worldwide.

Private jet with 8 aboard crashes on takeoff in Maine, FAA says

The Federal Aviation Administration says a private aircraft with eight people on board has crashed on takeoff from Bangor International Airport in Maine

Massive winter storm dumps sleet, freezing rain and snow around much of US

A massive winter storm has dumped sleet, freezing rain and snow across much of the U.S., halting air and road traffic and sending temperatures plunging

Snow and wind pick up in 2nd half of AFC championship game in Denver

The heavy snow and swirling wind moved into the Mile High City for the second half of the AFC championship game Sunday as Denver played New England

Police drone program draws community concern

Police drone program draws community concern

University of Michigan Flint police officer rescues man found buried in snow

University of Michigan Flint police officer rescues man found buried in snow

Store manager helps save homeless woman found frozen outside

Store manager helps save homeless woman found frozen outside

Church doesn't let extreme cold stop its mission to help those in need

Church doesn't let extreme cold stop its mission to help those in need

France detains captain of suspected Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker seized in Mediterranean

The captain of an oil tanker intercepted by the French navy in the Mediterranean Sea is in custody for questioning

Rescuers recover more bodies from landslide in Indonesia, with 72 still missing

Improved weather has helped rescuers in Java, Indonesia, recover more bodies after a landslide killed over two dozen villagers

Crowds bid farewell to Japan’s last pandas before return to China amid souring ties

Crowds bid farewell to Japan’s last pandas before return to China amid souring ties

Thousands of flights canceled as major winter storm moves across the US

Thousands of flights have been canceled for the weekend across the U.S. as a monster storm began wreaking havoc across much of the country

Neighbors spring into action as firefighters battle two-alarm blaze in Northeast Baltimore amid freezing temps

Neighbors spring into action as firefighters battle two-alarm blaze in Northeast Baltimore amid freezing temps

Atlanta airport rolling out new equipment to keep the runways open after the winter storm

Atlanta airport rolling out new equipment to keep the runways open after the winter storm

Gas explosion, fire on top floors of New York City apartment building kills 1, injures 14

Officials say one person was killed and 14 others injured in a gas explosion and fires at the top of a 17-story New York City apartment building

Tracking the potentially historic US winter storm in maps and charts

Tracking the potentially historic US winter storm in maps and charts

Cold and malnutrition claim more victims in Gaza amid winter rains

Cold and malnutrition claim more victims in Gaza amid winter rains

Heavy snow and rainfall kill 61, injure 110 over 3 days in Afghanistan, authorities say

Heavy snow and rainfall over the past three days have killed more than 60 people and injured over 100 across Afghanistan, the country’s disaster management authority says, as authorities in the impoverished country struggle to open roads and gain access to cut-off villages

A teenager’s death on an untamed island has put the spotlight on its inhabitants

A teenager’s death on an untamed island has put the spotlight on its inhabitants

More than half the US threatened with ice, snow and cold in massive winter storm

Forecasters say over half the U.S. population could be affected by snow, ice or bitter cold as a winter storm sweeps across the county

FEMA extends housing aid for Maui wildfire survivors until 2027

U.S. officials have granted an extension for housing assistance to survivors of the 2023 wildfires in Hawaii, according to Gov. Josh Green

Thousands rally against immigration enforcement in subzero Minnesota temperatures

Police have arrested about 100 clergy who were demonstrating against immigration enforcement at Minnesota’s largest airport

King Charles III believes ‘harmony’ can help save the planet. His documentary explains how

King Charles III has teamed up with Amazon Prime to make a film about his vision for saving the planet, 16 years after he wrote a book on the subject

Powdered whole milk could be a culprit in the ByHeart botulism outbreak, tests show

U.S. health officials say testing showed that powdered whole milk used to make ByHeart infant formula could be a source of contamination that led to an outbreak of infant botulism that has sickened dozens of babies

Family of man crushed by a bulldozer in his tent at an Atlanta homeless encampment sues nonprofits

The family of a homeless man who died after a bulldozer crushed his tent has filed a second lawsuit against the nonprofits involved in clearing the encampment

Philadelphia sues over removal of slavery exhibit at Independence National Historical Park

Outraged critics are accusing President Donald Trump of “whitewashing history” after the National Park Service removed an exhibit on slavery at Philadelphia’s Independence National Historical Park

Dumpsters fall off truck, snarl traffic on Interstate 95 in Danvers, Massachusetts

Dumpsters fall off truck, snarl traffic on Interstate 95 in Danvers, Massachusetts

California sues the Trump administration over plans to restart oil pipelines along the coast

California Attorney General Rob Bonta is suing the Trump administration for approving an oil company's plans to restart two oil pipelines along the state's coast

Zohran Mamdani’s first NYC snowstorm becomes a major governing test

Zohran Mamdani’s first NYC snowstorm becomes a major governing test

NBA, ACC men, UConn women among college hoops games affected by approaching winter storm

An approaching major winter storm has prompting a shuffling of an NBA game, an NHL game and dozens of college basketball games this weekend

FACT FOCUS: As cold hits, Trump asks, where's global warming? Scientists say it's still here

In social media, President Trump is questioning global warming because of a chilly severe winter storm hitting the U_S_ On Friday, he called the weather nearly unprecedented and labeled scientists “environmental insurrectionists.”

How one Army veteran turned rejection into a thriving company

How one Army veteran turned rejection into a thriving company

Don’t say ‘Watch out for ice’: FEMA warned storm announcements could invite memes

Don’t say ‘Watch out for ice’: FEMA warned storm announcements could invite memes

Trump signs Board of Peace charter

President Donald Trump unveiled his 'Board of Peace' with a signing ceremony at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The President has tasked the group with rebuilding Gaza and tackling global conflicts. The signing ceremony was attended by fewer than 20 countries.

Everyone’s trying to feel good about wearing fur

Everyone’s trying to feel good about wearing fur

When the blockbuster winter storm will arrive in your city

When the blockbuster winter storm will arrive in your city

Community celebrates long-awaited sidewalk construction

Community celebrates long-awaited sidewalk construction

What weather apps sometimes miss about dangerous winter storm conditions

That snowflake icon on your smartphone app might be quick and handy — it just might not be as accurate as a human when the weather gets rough

Floods push crocodiles into Mozambican towns as health concerns rise

Floods in Mozambique have led to a new threat

What you should have in stock when preparing for a winter storm

What you should have in stock when preparing for a winter storm

'Horrifying': Milwaukee officials say no heat and water causes dozens to evacuate apartment

'Horrifying': Milwaukee officials say no heat and water causes dozens to evacuate apartment

Potentially historic winter storm to slam much of the US with destructive ice and heavy snow

Potentially historic winter storm to slam much of the US with destructive ice and heavy snow

Italian expert's manufactured snow will play big role at the Milan Cortina Games

Davide Cerato will play a major role in skiing and snowboarding events at the upcoming Olympics, but he won’t be competing

Malawi rolls out cholera vaccines as rains and floods raise the threat of deadly outbreaks

The southern African nation of Malawi has started a cholera vaccination rollout this week in a bid to stem the threat of a disease that kills tens of thousands of people globally each year

FEMA halts terminations of disaster workers as agency prepares for massive winter storm

FEMA halts terminations of disaster workers as agency prepares for massive winter storm

An ancient forest in Ecuador is the last stand for a tiny hummingbird facing extinction

The Yanacocha Reserve in the Ecuadorian Andes is the last refuge for a tiny hummingbird facing extinction

Why freezing rain has millions at risk of losing power — and heat

Utility companies and state officials are preparing for a forecasted ice storm that could bring down power lines and cause widespread outages

To clear ice and snow, there are rock salt alternatives that are safer for your pets and yard

Winter has its fans, but even those who enjoy playing in the snow probably dislike the chore of clearing up after a big storm that dumps several inches or even feet of snow and ice

Firefighters face attacks, drones and arsonists while battling deadly blazes in Chile

Firefighters and security forces in Chile are battling deadly wildfires that have killed at least 21 people and destroyed vast areas of forests

People in Gaza dig through garbage for things to burn to keep warm — a far cry from Trump's vision

Desperate Palestinians at a garbage dump in a Gaza neighborhood are digging with their bare hands for plastic items to burn to keep warm in the cold and damp winter in the enclave, battered by two years of the Israel-Hamas war

Huge US winter storm to bring crippling snow, sleet and ice from Texas to Boston

A massive winter storm is barreling toward the eastern U.S., threatening to bring severe ice and snow from Texas to Boston

What are ‘exploding trees’? The winter phenomenon may not be what you think

What are ‘exploding trees’? The winter phenomenon may not be what you think

Maine governor questions ‘secret arrests,' sheriff says ICE targeted one of his recruits

Maine Gov. Janet Mills challenged federal immigration officials to provide arrest warrants, real-time numbers and information about detainees amid a sweeping enforcement operation, saying the state has been left in the dark as fear spreads in immigrant communities

Venezuela opens debate on an oil sector overhaul as Trump seeks role for US firms

Venezuela’s legislature is debating a major overhaul of its oil sector, the first since Hugo Chávez's era

NASA and families of fallen astronauts mark 40th anniversary of space shuttle Challenger accident

Families of the astronauts lost in the space shuttle Challenger accident are marking that tragic day 40 years ago

Scientists find unlikely new way to track space junk: sonic booms in the atmosphere

Scientists find unlikely new way to track space junk: sonic booms in the atmosphere

Video shows deer running loose in bank after crashing through window

Video shows deer running loose in bank after crashing through window

How this brutal winter storm is even possible with climate change – and maybe even more likely

How this brutal winter storm is even possible with climate change – and maybe even more likely

Mother of Amazon fulfillment center employee shot, killed at work demands justice

Mother of Amazon fulfillment center employee shot, killed at work demands justice

Utah's first-of-its-kind water reclamation facility transforms toilet water into water plants crave

Utah's first-of-its-kind water reclamation facility transforms toilet water into water plants crave

Nuclear reactor owned by Fukushima plant operator TEPCO to shut down again hours after restart

The world's largest nuclear power plant is shutting down a reactor due to a glitch

Wind gusts cause two semi-trucks to overturn; increased danger for truck drivers

Wind gusts cause two semi-trucks to overturn; increased danger for truck drivers

Big tech is increasingly promising to pay for spiking power costs. But there’s not much to enforce it

Big tech is increasingly promising to pay for spiking power costs. But there’s not much to enforce it

Multiple pelicans found dead at Matlacha park, FWC begins investigation

Multiple pelicans found dead at Matlacha park, FWC begins investigation

Bay Area water buffalo cheese business owner trying to secure permanent home for herd

Bay Area water buffalo cheese business owner trying to secure permanent home for herd

Extreme winter storm threat sparks historic natural gas spike

Extreme winter storm threat sparks historic natural gas spike

Over 100 cats rescued from deplorable conditions at home

Over 100 cats rescued from deplorable conditions at home

Police search for child seen stomping, killing duck; $5,000 reward offered

Police search for child seen stomping, killing duck; $5,000 reward offered

A massive winter storm is coming. Don’t make these mistakes as you prepare

A massive winter storm is coming. Don’t make these mistakes as you prepare

Man reunited with first responders who saved him when massive tree crushed his car

Man reunited with first responders who saved him when massive tree crushed his car

Study shows how earthquake monitors can track space junk through sonic booms

A new study shows how earthquake monitors can better track space junk by tuning into their sonic booms

Greenlanders march to let Trump know: 'We are not for sale'

Crowds marched in Greenland's capital, Nuuk, Saturday sending a message that their country is not for sale as US President Donald Trump pushes for a deal. CNN's Nic Robertson reports.

New information about 'brutal' prison attack. What inmate said after allegedly killing cellmate.

New information about 'brutal' prison attack. What inmate said after allegedly killing cellmate.

America’s next big critical minerals source could be coal mine pollution – if we can agree on who owns it

Coal mines are notorious sources of acid mine drainage, but the orange sludge that threatens water supplies and wildlife also contains valuable rare earth elements.

Hacking the grid: How digital sabotage turns infrastructure into a weapon

The US used a cyberattack to turn off power in Caracas during the raid to seize Maduro. The US grid is also vulnerable to this kind of attack.

Interpol-backed police make nearly 200 arrests in Amazon region gold mining sweep

Police from Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana and Suriname have arrested nearly 200 people in their first-ever joint cross-border operation targeting illegal gold mining in the Amazon

Federal authorities have called those who monitor ICE ‘domestic terrorists.’ Here’s what we know

Federal authorities have called those who monitor ICE ‘domestic terrorists.’ Here’s what we know

One of the most extreme winter storms in years is set to deliver damaging ice and heavy snow to nearly half the US

One of the most extreme winter storms in years is set to deliver damaging ice and heavy snow to nearly half the US

Rescue efforts underway after landslides hit New Zealand campground and house with 2 confirmed dead

Landslides have hit a house and a campground in New Zealand, killing at least two people while emergency crews are trying to rescue people buried in rubble

Inflation fears are high. A new poll shows one group is particularly worried

Economic stress is widespread across the United States, but for Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders and Native Hawaiians, anxiety about costs and affordability is particularly high

Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge's warrant, memo says

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo obtained by The Associated Press reveals that the agency allows immigration officers to forcibly enter homes to make arrests without a judicial warrant

Trump to meet with Zelenskyy as Ukraine endures a bitter winter after Russian attacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says about 4,000 buildings in Kyiv remain without heating, and nearly 60% of the city is without power following days of Russian attacks on Ukraine’s power grid

Home schooling family just steps away from proposed Kennewick sex offender housing speaks

Home schooling family just steps away from proposed Kennewick sex offender housing speaks

Why does Trump want Greenland and why is it so important?

Why does Trump want Greenland and why is it so important?

Discovered: An outline of a hand that’s at least 67,800 years old

Discovered: An outline of a hand that’s at least 67,800 years old

$99 lung cancer scan helps woman detect disease early

$99 lung cancer scan helps woman detect disease early

Trump's threats challenge Europe's security and prosperity, EU chief says ahead of summit

President Donald Trump's threats to annex Greenland and impose tariffs continue to raise concerns in Europe

Lake effect storm brings 20+ inches of snow to the Southtowns

Lake effect storm brings 20+ inches of snow to the Southtowns

Executive says ICE is "evicted" from local offices, hasn't been paying rent

Executive says ICE is "evicted" from local offices, hasn't been paying rent

From poop to potting soil: Stock Show turns animal bedding into compost

From poop to potting soil: Stock Show turns animal bedding into compost

Despite its steep environmental costs, AI might also help save the planet

Artificial intelligence systems have big environmental costs but are also finding ways to save energy and water, cut emissions and make businesses more efficient.

Waukesha family searches for beloved missing dog amid dangerously cold temperatures

Waukesha family searches for beloved missing dog amid dangerously cold temperatures

Federal immigration enforcement near schools disrupts attendance, traumatizes students and damages their academic performance

While federal immigrant agents need to produce a judicial warrant to enter a classroom, they can freely operate in public spaces at and around schools.

Antibiotic resistance could undo a century of medical progress – but four advances are changing the story

Antibiotics transformed health care for the better, but their diminishing effectiveness may soon be its undoing. Researchers are studying ways to fight back against resistance.

Edmunds tests the BMW X5 and Mercedes GLE seeking the better luxury plug-in SUV

If practicality, fuel economy, and premium amenities are all high on the list of priorities for your next vehicle purchase, a luxury plug-in hybrid sport-utility vehicle might be just what you’re looking for

As fires in Chile burn, a mobile clinic fights to save furry survivors

Veterinarians and volunteers in Chile are racing to help animals affected by devastating fires

Israel's settler movement takes victory lap as a sparse outpost becomes a settlement within a month

Israeli settlers are celebrating the inauguration of a new settlement in the West Bank on land where Israel and the U.S. once hoped to build a hospital for Palestinian children

FACT FOCUS: Trump highlights familiar false claims as he reviews his first year back in office

A look at false and misleading claims made as President Donald Trump marks his first year back in office by highlighting accomplishments at Davos and at a White House briefing

Trump’s stated reasons for taking Greenland are wrong – but the tactics fit with the plan to limit China’s economic interests

A 1951 defense agreement between the United States and Denmark allows the US to build military installations on Greenland to protect the region.

Trains fatally derail in Spain

The derailment of two high-speed trains killed more than 20 people in southern Spain’s Adamuz municipality, according to the Andalusian Emergency Agency.

Democrat Mikie Sherrill sworn in as New Jersey governor with defiant tone against Trump

Democrat Mikie Sherrill has been inaugurated as New Jersey's 57th governor

Testimony ends in Uvalde officer's trial over response to 2022 school shooting, case set for jury

Witness testimony has ended in the trial of a former Uvalde, Texas, school police officer accused of failing in his duty to stop a gunman in the critical first minutes of the 2022 Robb Elementary School attack

Baby dies from cold in Gaza as leaders meet to discuss Trump's Board of Peace

Grim humanitarian conditions remain in Gaza months after the ceasefire paused two years of war between Israel and Hamas militants

Firefighters save dog from frozen pond in Ohio

Firefighters save dog from frozen pond in Ohio

The world is in water bankruptcy, UN scientists report – here’s what that means

Like living beyond your financial means, using more water than nature can replenish can have catastrophic results.

Another hearing delay for a Florida congresswoman accused of stealing COVID-19 funds

A federal judge in Miami has rescheduled a hearing for a Florida congresswoman charged with conspiring to steal $5 million in federal COVID-19 disaster funds

Family mourns 19-year-old found dead after massive fire at Whitney Mesa Park in Henderson

Family mourns 19-year-old found dead after massive fire at Whitney Mesa Park in Henderson

'It's been really pretty': Stargazers gather in Placerville for glimpse of Northern Lights

'It's been really pretty': Stargazers gather in Placerville for glimpse of Northern Lights

The world has entered a new era of ‘water bankruptcy’ with irreversible consequences

The world has entered a new era of ‘water bankruptcy’ with irreversible consequences

Woman and dog saved from freezing water by rescuers

Woman and dog saved from freezing water by rescuers

Defense rests in former Uvalde school officer’s trial, closing arguments begin Wednesday

Defense rests in former Uvalde school officer’s trial, closing arguments begin Wednesday

New court doc asserts former Obama WH counsel advised Jeffrey Epstein during critical reputational and legal battles

New court doc asserts former Obama WH counsel advised Jeffrey Epstein during critical reputational and legal battles

Recovery of 5 more bodies from Karachi shopping plaza brings fire death toll to 28

Rescuers in Karachi, Pakistan, are searching for dozens of missing people after a massive fire at a shopping plaza

Homeowner says blasting from nearby construction is cracking her house

Homeowner says blasting from nearby construction is cracking her house

How one donation pickup truck is fueling veterans’ support

How one donation pickup truck is fueling veterans’ support

The new ‘Be The People’ campaign wants to unite hundreds of millions of Americans to solve problems

A privately funded initiative called “Be The People” will try to connect hundreds of millions of Americans with efforts to solve local problems as part of a vision for the next 250 years of the United States

Some hard-earned lessons from Detroit on how to protect the safety net for community partners in research

Stipends paid to residents had unintended consequences.

Supergiant star Betelgeuse is full of mysteries. New observations might solve the biggest one

Supergiant star Betelgeuse is full of mysteries. New observations might solve the biggest one

Why Philly has so many sinkholes

Sinkholes are fairly common in Philadelphia due to aging water lines that leak or burst, causing the surrounding soil to wash away.

The US had a record-breaking year for measles. It may be the start of a deadly comeback

The US had a record-breaking year for measles. It may be the start of a deadly comeback

Britain approves ‘mega’ Chinese embassy in London despite national security fears

Britain approves ‘mega’ Chinese embassy in London despite national security fears

Four shark attacks in two days. Why Australia’s beaches are so dangerous this year

Four shark attacks in two days. Why Australia’s beaches are so dangerous this year

Blood. Pain. Disorientation. Here’s what protesters say ‘less-lethal’ weapons feel like

Blood. Pain. Disorientation. Here’s what protesters say ‘less-lethal’ weapons feel like

Slave descendants score a victory with voters in fight to protect their Georgia island homes

Black landowners from a Georgia island community founded by freed slaves have won their latest property dispute with local officials at the ballot box

Surfer bitten in 4th shark attack off Australia's east coast in 3 days

A surfer had minor injuries from being bitten by a shark in the fourth attack off the coast of Australia’s most populous state in three days

Researchers find Antarctic penguin breeding is heating up sooner, and that's a problem

A new study finds that warming temperatures are causing Antarctic penguins to breed earlier, threatening some species with extinction by century's end

100 vehicles pile up in Michigan crash as snowstorm moves across the country

More than 100 vehicles smashed into each other or slid off the interstate in Michigan as snow fueled by the Great Lakes blanketed the state

Even some Trump advisers are wary of a military pursuit of Greenland. Is an off-ramp possible?

Even some Trump advisers are wary of a military pursuit of Greenland. Is an off-ramp possible?

Parts of the US could see northern lights Monday

The aurora could be visible across Canada and much of the northern U.S. following a major disturbance in the Earth’s magnetic field

Sun releases the largest solar radiation storm ‘in over 20 years,’ forecasters say

Sun releases the largest solar radiation storm ‘in over 20 years,’ forecasters say

Chile fights wildfires that killed 19 and forced massive evacuations

Firefighters in Chile are battling forest fires that have killed at least 19 people and left around 1,500 homeless

Video shows cow using a brush to scratch its back in first described case of tool use in cattle

Video shows cow using a brush to scratch its back in first described case of tool use in cattle

Sweet Beginnings urban beehives helping former prisoners build new lives

Sweet Beginnings urban beehives helping former prisoners build new lives

What to know about the annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos

Nearly 3,000 high-level participants from business, government and beyond plus untold numbers of activists, journalists and observers are converging on the Swiss town of Davos for the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting

Repairs on Helene-damaged section of I-40 will cost nearly $2 billion

Repairs on Helene-damaged section of I-40 will cost nearly $2 billion

High school students help rebuild dog daycare after deadly fire

High school students help rebuild dog daycare after deadly fire

Families share histoplasmosis stories as Tennessee cases climb to more than 30

Families share histoplasmosis stories as Tennessee cases climb to more than 30

22-year-old Cornell grad launches nature conservancy

22-year-old Cornell grad launches nature conservancy

What's open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Government offices, the stock market and many schools are closed Monday in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but most businesses are open

New Mexico sees alarming rise in tree die-off due to warm weather and insects

New Mexico sees alarming rise in tree die-off due to warm weather and insects

Moss Landing businesses unite to recover from battery facility fire's impact

Moss Landing businesses unite to recover from battery facility fire's impact

Foxboro Disposal workers help woman recover lost family rings at transfer facility

Foxboro Disposal workers help woman recover lost family rings at transfer facility

Woman fosters more than a dozen dogs to help with adoptions

Woman fosters more than a dozen dogs to help with adoptions

US Catholic cardinals urge Trump administration to embrace a moral compass in foreign policy

Three U.S. Catholic cardinals have urged the Trump administration to use a moral compass in foreign policy

Are there thunderstorms on Mars? A planetary scientist explains the red planet’s dry, dusty storms

A rover recently captured sounds of lightning crackling on Mars, over a decade after scientists uncovered the first evidence for electric discharges on the planet.

Five face trial in Peru in rare prosecution over the killing of an Amazon defender

Five men are set to stand trial in Peru over the 2023 killing of an Indigenous Amazon defender

IMAX movie tells Ohio's environmental comeback story from burning river to top-ranked state parks

When you think IMAX, chances are your mind goes to those immersive documentaries that take you inside volcanoes, deep under oceans or to distant planets

China’s birth rate drops to record low as economy hits target despite US trade war

China’s birth rate drops to record low as economy hits target despite US trade war

Vietnam party meeting opens with leadership and economic growth on the line

Vietnam’s Communist Party has opened a meeting to decide the country's top leadership and policies for the next five years

Wildfires race across Chile, leaving 18 dead and forcing thousands to flee

Authorities in Chile say that wildfires raging across central and southern areas of the country have left at least 18 people dead

Concerns over cruise Green Fee

Concerns over cruise Green Fee

Senior cats find hope as sanctuary plans take shape

Senior cats find hope as sanctuary plans take shape

SoCal Edison lawsuits claim series of missteps made Eaton Fire more deadly

Southern California Edison has filed lawsuits against Los Angeles County, local water agencies and the Southern California Gas Company

Small part of Sunshine State becomes Snowy State as Florida gets snow for 2nd year in a row

A small part of the Sunshine State became the Snowy State for a brief time as snow covered parts of the western Florida Panhandle

Philadelphia celebrates America's first volunteer fire company in "52 Weeks of Firsts"

Philadelphia celebrates America's first volunteer fire company in "52 Weeks of Firsts"

Here’s how AI data centers affect the electrical grid

Here’s how AI data centers affect the electrical grid

Ukrainian drone strikes cut power to hundreds of thousands in Russia-occupied southern Ukraine

Kremlin-installed authorities in Russia-occupied parts of southern Ukraine say Ukrainian drone strikes have damaged energy networks

Indonesian rescuers find a body near wreckage of a plane that crashed with 11 aboard

Indonesian rescuers have recovered a body while searching for 11 people aboard a plane that crashed on Sulawesi island

Trump’s double pardon underscores sweeping use of clemency

Trump’s double pardon underscores sweeping use of clemency

Board of Peace for Gaza is forming with ambitions for a wider mandate of other conflicts

President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” that was initially seen as a mechanism focused on ending the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza is taking shape with ambitions to have a far broader mandate of other global crises

'She just kept on going': School secretary hailed as hero for Helene relief efforts

'She just kept on going': School secretary hailed as hero for Helene relief efforts

Blast of winter weather hits Midwest and East Coast and could bring snow to Florida

A blast of winter weather has brought snowfall and subfreezing wind chills across the Midwest and East Coast as well as near-freezing temperatures in parts of the South, including Florida

Tear gas floods a Minneapolis family's SUV after they get caught between protesters and officers

A Minneapolis couple says federal officers rolled a tear gas canister under their SUV, flooding it with toxic fumes and leaving them and several of their six children, including an infant, in need of hospital treatment

Why US cities are reverting 1-way streets back to their original 2-way design

Midsize cities across the U.S. are increasingly converting one-way streets to two-way routes

Ukrainian delegation arrives in US for peace talks as Russia hammers energy sites

A Ukrainian delegation has arrived in the United States to discuss a U.S.-led diplomatic push to end the nearly 4-year-old war

Climate activist predicts high electricity prices and Trump's attacks on green energy will hurt GOP

Longtime climate activist Bill McKibben finds hope in solar energy despite the Trump administration rolling back environmental regulations and freezing offshore wind projects

Bonfires, dancing, pets: How Ukrainians are staying warm during the toughest winter in years

Bonfires, dancing, pets: How Ukrainians are staying warm during the toughest winter in years

Meet the Los Angeles Fire Department crew tasked with protecting communities from the next wildfire disaster

Meet the Los Angeles Fire Department crew tasked with protecting communities from the next wildfire disaster

Meet the guy tracking illicit oil tankers from his rooftop

Meet the guy tracking illicit oil tankers from his rooftop

Judge allows a third offshore wind project to resume construction as the industry challenges Trump

A federal judge has ruled that work on a Virginia offshore wind project could resume

Trump offers to restart US mediation in Nile River dispute between Egypt and Ethiopia

President Donald Trump says he's ready to restart U.S. mediation between Egypt and Ethiopia over Nile River water sharing

More than 100 dead in torrential rains and floods across southern Africa

Authorities say torrential rains and flooding have killed more than 100 people in South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe in recent weeks and are warning that more severe weather is expected across the southern African region

Chinese EVs are making inroads in North America. That worries industry experts

China’s rapid development of electric vehicles had competitors concerned even before Canada this week agreed to cut its tariffs on EVs in exchange for concessions on Canadian farm products

Supreme Court agrees to hear longstanding fight over Roundup cancer claims

Supreme Court agrees to hear longstanding fight over Roundup cancer claims

Van narrowly escapes train collision in Iowa

Van narrowly escapes train collision in Iowa

'Banks,' a dog pulled from the muddy Iowa River, may soon have a new home

'Banks,' a dog pulled from the muddy Iowa River, may soon have a new home

California protester left blind in one eye is among string of violent run-ins with federal agents

A Southern California college student who says he was blinded in one eye by a projectile fired by a federal officer during a protest says he no longer has depth perception and lost the ability to drive

Aurora police find horses, goats and chickens during stolen vehicle investigation and seizure

Aurora police find horses, goats and chickens during stolen vehicle investigation and seizure

White House and governors pressure grid operator to boost power supply, slow electricity price hikes

The White House and a bipartisan group of governors are taking aim at power shortages and price spikes from data centers for artificial intelligence

12 ways the Trump administration dismantled civil rights law and the foundations of inclusive democracy in its first year

At its one-year mark, the Trump administration is dismantling the systems that once helped the US move toward a more open and equal democracy.

Supreme Court will hear appeal by maker of popular Roundup weedkiller to block thousands of lawsuits

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal from agrochemical manufacturer Bayer to block thousands of state lawsuits alleging it failed to warn people its popular weedkiller could cause cancer

Warming shelters for the homeless are open as Florida experiences its coldest weather this winter

Tourists are bundling up and warming shelters have opened as Florida experiences its coldest weather of the winter season

9-year-old boy honored by fire department after saving family from fire

9-year-old boy honored by fire department after saving family from fire

Local leaders chime in after reports of ICE touring south Kansas City locations for possible detention center

Local leaders chime in after reports of ICE touring south Kansas City locations for possible detention center

Cuba launches mass demonstration to decry US attack on Venezuela and demand Maduro's release

Tens of thousands of Cubans have gathered in Havana to protest the killing of 32 Cuban officers in Venezuela

How the Trump administration erased centuries of Justice Department experience

As Attorney General Pam Bondi approaches her first anniversary on the job, the firings of career attorneys have defined her turbulent tenure

Abandoned 'zombie house' where owner died undiscovered for years gets stunning renovation

Abandoned 'zombie house' where owner died undiscovered for years gets stunning renovation

Community mourns Florida teens killed in sand tunnel collapse, organ donation brings hope

Community mourns Florida teens killed in sand tunnel collapse, organ donation brings hope

Community unites to sustainably restore Santa Cruz's iconic blue whale skeleton

Community unites to sustainably restore Santa Cruz's iconic blue whale skeleton

Financial stress may be as bad for the heart as traditional risk factors for cardiovascular disease

Financial stress may be as bad for the heart as traditional risk factors for cardiovascular disease

Colorado ranchers and consumers can team up to make beef supply chains more sustainable

Beef is a source of complete protein for humans, but its production results in greenhouse gas emissions.

International aid groups are dealing with the pain of slashed USAID funding by cutting staff, localizing and coordinating better

Doing more with less may not be sustainable for an exhausted workforce over the long term.

Raccoons break into liquor stores, scale skyscrapers and pick locks – studying their clever brains can clarify human intelligence, too

Trash pandas’ talent for escaping via lab vents may frustrate researchers, but their problem-solving skills make their brains a fascinating area of research.

American farmers, who once fed the world, face a volatile global market with diminishing federal backing

The US government used to have American farmers’ backs, but that support has been dwindling for decades. New subsidies signal big changes for farmers.

911 transcripts and an incident report reveal where Renee Good was shot and how her community faced her killing in real time

911 transcripts and an incident report reveal where Renee Good was shot and how her community faced her killing in real time

Sharks are famous for fearsome teeth, but ocean acidification could make them weaker

A group of German scientists tested the effects of a more acidic ocean on sharks’ teeth and found that future generations of sharks could have weaker teeth because of changing ocean chemistry

In their words: Greenlanders talk about Trump's desire to own their Arctic island

U.S. President Donald Trump has turned Greenland into a geopolitical hotspot with his demands to own it

It’s got tigers, tea plantations and beaches — so why does Bangladesh struggle to attract tourists?

It’s got tigers, tea plantations and beaches — so why does Bangladesh struggle to attract tourists?

New team of formerly incarcerated and unhoused responders helps homeless community

New team of formerly incarcerated and unhoused responders helps homeless community

NASA SpaceX Crew-11 returns to earth

Four astronauts aboard a SpaceX capsule splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego, ending a weeklong effort to return the crew early prompted by a medical issue involving one crew member.

Senators worry that US Postal Service changes could disenfranchise voters who cast ballots by mail

A group of U.S. senators is voicing concern over U.S. Postal Service processing changes and what those could mean for voting with mail ballots

Good news: World records longest ever lull in nuclear tests. Bad news: It’s on shaky ground

Good news: World records longest ever lull in nuclear tests. Bad news: It’s on shaky ground

Global power struggles over the ocean’s finite resources call for creative diplomacy

The expansion of Arctic shipping, scramble for seafloor mining and overfishing are all straining international relationships. But the powers of diplomacy go beyond ocean treaties.

Minifridge recall expands to 964,000 Frigidaires after fire reports

An appliance distributor is expanding a minifridge recall that now covers roughly 964,000 Frigidaire-branded products sold in the U.S., after multiple fire reports

Is it time to tear down the aging SF Zoo? A campaign to replace it with an ecological park has begun

Is it time to tear down the aging SF Zoo? A campaign to replace it with an ecological park has begun

UN chief lashes out at countries violating international law

The United Nations chief is lashing out at countries that violate international law and calling the concentration of power and wealth by the world’s richest 1% “morally indefensible.”

International media flock to Greenland as Trump turns the Arctic island into a geopolitical hot spot

International journalists have been flocking to Greenland's capital, Nuuk during the geopolitical crisis triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump's desire to control the island

Judge hands offshore wind industry another victory against Trump in clearing way for NY project

A federal judge has cleared the way for a New York offshore wind project to resume construction

Mummified cheetahs found in Saudi caves shed light on lost populations

Scientists have uncovered mummified remains of cheetahs from caves in northern Saudi Arabia

Fossil analysis changes what paleontologists know about how long T. rex took to grow full size

Fossil analysis changes what paleontologists know about how long T. rex took to grow full size

Prehistoric wolf’s gut frozen in time reveals an ice age giant

Prehistoric wolf’s gut frozen in time reveals an ice age giant

Viral bodycam video captures deputy wrangling large, runaway bird: "I've never handcuffed an emu"

Viral bodycam video captures deputy wrangling large, runaway bird: "I've never handcuffed an emu"

A part that broke on a UPS plane that crashed in Kentucky failed 4 times on other planes years ago

The National Transportation Safety Board says Boeing warned plane owners in 2011 about a flaw in the part that failed and contributed to the engine flying off a UPS plane before it crashed and killed 15 in November but at that point the plane manufacturer didn’t believe it threatened safety

How mountain terraces have helped Indigenous peoples live with climate uncertainty

As climate extremes intensify, adaptation debates favor new technologies. Terraces in the Philippines and Morocco show how people modified their landscapes to respond to past climate shifts.

In a warming world, freshwater production is moving deep beneath the sea

Climate change is driving a global boom in desalination as regions turn to the sea for drinking water

What's next for Greenland and Denmark after difficult meeting with Trump administration

U.S., Danish and Greenlandic officials have met face to face to discuss President Donald Trump’s ambitions to take control of Greenland, a semiautonomous territory of Denmark

Verizon says hourslong outage that disrupted calling and data services has been resolved

Verizon says it resolved an outage that disrupted many U.S. customers’ calling and other cellular services for more than 10 hours on Wednesday

Science is best communicated through identity and culture – how researchers are ensuring STEM serves their communities

Scientists have traditionally focused on educating the public on science or correcting misinformation. But researchers from marginalized communities often have broader goals in science communication.

A community foundation raised $100 million after the LA fires. Here's what they learned spending it

When fires broke out across Los Angeles in January 2025, Miguel Santana, CEO of the California Community Foundation, saw the devastation firsthand

Trump is threatening to attack a country that produces three times more oil than Venezuela

Trump is threatening to attack a country that produces three times more oil than Venezuela

Ukrainians endure freezing temperatures at home as crews rush to restore power

Officials say emergency repair crews are working tirelessly to restore power in the Kyiv region of Ukraine

Danish official says there's a 'fundamental disagreement' with Trump over Greenland

A top Danish official says a “fundamental disagreement” over Greenland remains with President Donald Trump after talks in Washington with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio

US military has a long history in Greenland, from mining during WWII to a nuclear-powered Army base built into the ice

History also shows that many of the fanciful engineering ideas for Greenland failed because they misjudged the island’s harsh climate and dynamic ice sheet.

NTSB investigators pinpoint failed aircraft part from UPS crash last year

NTSB investigators pinpoint failed aircraft part from UPS crash last year

Climbing USA seeks at least $250K more after hitting snag in preserving historic Utah building

Climbing USA seeks at least $250K more after hitting snag in preserving historic Utah building

Trump's freeze of an offshore wind project faces scrutiny from a judge he appointed

A federal judge is considering whether to set aside a Trump administration order pausing the construction of a major offshore project for New York

Trent Cares: Teen turns lifelong passion into nonprofit to help kids help others

Trent Cares: Teen turns lifelong passion into nonprofit to help kids help others

Horses really can smell our fear, new study finds

Horses really can smell our fear, new study finds

Trump administration restores federal funding for family planning after ACLU lawsuit

Reproductive rights advocates have dropped a lawsuit against the Trump administration after officials agreed to restore millions in federal funding for family planning services

Trump wants to slash funding for federal climate and weather research. Congress is about to tell him ‘No’

Trump wants to slash funding for federal climate and weather research. Congress is about to tell him ‘No’

Fields to fajitas: The partnership changing school meals in Boyle County

Fields to fajitas: The partnership changing school meals in Boyle County

Searching reporters’ homes, suing journalists and repressing citizen dissent are well-known steps toward autocracy

President Donald Trump’s threats against independent media and free speech look a lot like the actions of autocrats elsewhere intent on undermining the institutions meant to keep them in check.

'End of life doula' helps make death less scary for families

'End of life doula' helps make death less scary for families

Scientists call another near-record hot year a 'warning shot' of a shifting, dangerous climate

Scientists calculate that last year was one of the three hottest on record, along with 2024 and 2023

Climate engineering would alter the oceans, reshaping marine life – new study examines each method’s risks

Some methods being tried to counter climate change shift the ocean’s biology or chemistry. Others would deflect solar radiation. All have consequences for marine life.

Could ChatGPT convince you to buy something? Threat of manipulation looms as AI companies gear up to sell ads

AI companies are gearing up to follow the social media model of monetizing their platforms through advertising. The danger for consumers with AI goes beyond data privacy to covert manipulation.

From a new flagship space telescope to lunar exploration, global cooperation – and competition – will make 2026 an exciting year for space

The US, China, India, Europe and Japan all have exciting missions on the horizon in 2026. Many of them are collaborative feats.

South Florida’s Brightline has highlighted an old problem – every year for the past decade, 900 pedestrians were killed by trains

Railway safety has vastly improved for motor vehicles, but reducing the risk of collisions with pedestrians is much trickier.

Blasting heat at home and still freezing? There are easy fixes to save money and stay warm

It’s that time of year again, when lots of U.S. residents are blasting the heat in their homes and still freezing cold

A novel sanctuary in Antarctica is preserving ice samples from rapidly melting glaciers

Scientists have inaugurated the first global repository of mountain ice cores in an Antarctic vault

Canada and China: A half-century journey from Pierre Trudeau to Mark Carney

Canada was one of the first Western countries to recognize communist China, establishing ties in 1970 under Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau

Maui braces for possible end to FEMA rental assistance and more housing strain for fire survivors

Nearly 1,000 households displaced by wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui in 2023 are anxiously awaiting news on federal assistance

New documents shed light on Renee Good’s ties to ICE monitoring efforts in Minneapolis

New documents shed light on Renee Good’s ties to ICE monitoring efforts in Minneapolis

Wildlife crews stop actively searching for young wolves after livestock attacks

Wildlife crews have stopped actively searching for two juvenile gray wolves in Northern California's Sierra Valley

House passes bill codifying Trump order to rinse away showerhead regulations

The House gave approval to legislation aimed at loosening water efficiency regulations for showerheads

Rio de Janeiro zoo animals are treated to popsicles as the city faces scorching summer weather

Animals at Rio de Janeiro’s BioParque zoo received popsicles and frozen treats Tuesday as the city faced another day of extreme heat during Brazil’s summer

EPA says it will stop calculating health care savings from key air pollution rules

The Environmental Protection Agency says it will stop calculating the economic savings of health benefits from air pollution rules

What we know about the alleged arson at Mississippi’s largest and oldest synagogue

What we know about the alleged arson at Mississippi’s largest and oldest synagogue

FACT FOCUS: Trump repeats false claims when discussing Greenland's security in the Arctic

U.S. President Donald Trump has made an American takeover of Greenland a focus of his second term in the White House

Why are there mass protests in Iran, and could the US get involved?

Why are there mass protests in Iran, and could the US get involved?

Man says animal rights activists targeted his house for all the wrong reasons

Man says animal rights activists targeted his house for all the wrong reasons

Her son was killed skateboarding home. Now she hands out reflective vests.

Her son was killed skateboarding home. Now she hands out reflective vests.

Louisville Tool Library helps neighbors save money by sharing resources

Louisville Tool Library helps neighbors save money by sharing resources

Astronomers now say the moon is eating up molecules from Earth’s atmosphere

Astronomers now say the moon is eating up molecules from Earth’s atmosphere

Damn the torpedoes! Trump ditches a crucial climate treaty in latest move to dismantle America’s climate protections

At the same time, Americans have been facing worsening storms, wildfires and deadly heat waves.

Woman who was shocked on sidewalk with her dog speaks out: "Like he was being tased"

Woman who was shocked on sidewalk with her dog speaks out: "Like he was being tased"

Exceptional teens become Boy Scout troop's first female Eagle Scouts

Exceptional teens become Boy Scout troop's first female Eagle Scouts

Detroit Auto Show opens as industry pares back splashy debuts and leans on test tracks

The Detroit Auto Show returns this week

Microsoft has a plan to stop AI data centers from hiking up your electricity bill

Microsoft has a plan to stop AI data centers from hiking up your electricity bill

Hundreds of thousands of households in Kyiv are without power after Russian strikes, as temperatures drop well below freezing

Hundreds of thousands of households in Kyiv are without power after Russian strikes, as temperatures drop well below freezing

Colorado ranks among the highest states in the country for flu – an emergency room physician describes why the 2025-26 flu season is hitting hard

The 2025-26 ‘super’ flu can come with vomiting and diarrhea, alongside the more typical aches and pains of flu.

Viruses aren’t all bad: In the ocean, some help fuel the food web – a new study shows how

Marine viruses attack cells, but the material that spills out helps fuels marine life around the world.

Research institutions tout the value of scholarship that crosses disciplines – but academia pushes interdisciplinary researchers out

Researchers who focus on one specialty are more likely to rise through the academic ranks, even though wicked societal problems require crosscutting work to solve.

Microsoft's Brad Smith pushes Big Tech to 'pay our way' for AI data centers amid rising opposition

Microsoft is trying to win over communities concerned about AI data centers

Nearly half of Detroit seniors spend at least 30% of their income on housing costs − even as real estate values fall

Detroit seniors pay more in homeowner’s insurance, utilities and property tax, and those on fixed incomes can struggle to make ends meet.

How will climate change reshape the Winter Olympics? The list of possible host sites is shrinking

Belgian biathlete Maya Cloetens is concerned about the future of winter sports in a warming world

Howling winds send walls crashing down on Gaza tent camps, killing 4

Hospital authorities in the Gaza Strip say that at least four Palestinians have died following the collapse of walls onto tents sheltering displaced during rainfall and strong winds that lashed the coastal territory

US carbon pollution rose in 2025. Experts blame cold winter, high natural gas prices, data centers

Researchers say the United States emitted 2.4% more greenhouse gases in 2025 than the previous year

US lawmakers to visit Denmark as Trump continues to threaten Greenland

A bipartisan U.S. congressional delegation is headed to Copenhagen later this week to show unity with Denmark amid tensions over Greenland

Court says Trump admin illegally blocked billions in clean energy grants to Democratic states

A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration acted illegally when it canceled $7.6 billion in clean energy grants for projects in states that voted for Democrat Kamala Harris in the 2024 election

Offshore wind developer prevails in court as Trump says the US 'will not approve any windmills'

A federal judge ruled Monday that work on a major offshore wind farm for Rhode Island and Connecticut can resume, handing the industry at least a temporary victory as President Donald Trump seeks to shut it down

The Trevor Project receives $45M from MacKenzie Scott after difficult years and federal funding cuts

The nonprofit Trevor Project received a $45 million gift from billionaire MacKenzie Scott at the end of 2025

Beshear: Focusing on everyday concerns is key for Democrats vying for governorships

Democrats are looking to expand their hold on the nation's governorships in the midterm elections in November

More than 100,000 El Paso, Texas residents left with little to no water after main break

Officials say over 100,000 residents in the Texas border city of El Paso were left with little to no water after a main break over the weekend, and it was expected to take till mid-week for operations to return to normal

Carriage horse runs into traffic, hits multiple vehicles

Carriage horse runs into traffic, hits multiple vehicles

Thousands of nurses go on strike at several major New York City hospitals

Thousands of nurses at several major New York City hospitals have gone on strike

Birds at a college changed beak shapes during the pandemic. It might be a case of rapid evolution

Birds at a college changed beak shapes during the pandemic. It might be a case of rapid evolution

Mary Peltola, barrier-breaking ex-Alaska congresswoman, is challenging Dan Sullivan in Senate race

Democratic former U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola announces her challenge against Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan in this year's midterm elections

Dad leads community effort against rising airplane noise in neighborhoods

Dad leads community effort against rising airplane noise in neighborhoods

10 displaced after car crashes into homes in rollover crash, driver cited

10 displaced after car crashes into homes in rollover crash, driver cited

High school senior helps tackle food insecurity with meal kits

High school senior helps tackle food insecurity with meal kits

Stray dog mysteriously visits same grave daily at cemetery

Stray dog mysteriously visits same grave daily at cemetery

California wants to mix hydrogen with gas to cut climate pollution. Critics say that poses risks

Blending green hydrogen with natural gas is seen by some as key to achieving California’s clean energy goals

Venezuela’s oil industry has flailed under government control – Mexico and Brazil have had more success with nationalizing

US oil companies have never stopped investing and operating in Venezuela’s petroleum industry, despite many changes in the terms of their engagement.

Trump lawsuits seek to muzzle media, posing serious threat to free press

The president has sued multiple media companies. He may care less about winning in court than intimidating news outlets, suggest two media scholars.

‘Completely bonkers’: Trump’s Greenland mining dreams collide with reality

‘Completely bonkers’: Trump’s Greenland mining dreams collide with reality

Trump says Iran wants to negotiate as the death toll in protests rises to at least 544

President Donald Trump says Iran wants to negotiate with the U.S. after his threat to strike the country over its crackdown on protesters

Trump 'inclined' to keep ExxonMobil out of Venezuela after CEO response at White House meeting

President Donald Trump says he is “inclined” to keep ExxonMobil out of Venezuela after its top executive was skeptical about oil investment efforts in the country after the toppling of former President Nicolás Maduro

Britain is in talks with NATO to counter Russia and China in the Arctic

Britain is discussing with NATO allies how to enhance Arctic security against Russia and China

Hawaii’s new macadamia nut label law highlights local pride

Hawaii’s new macadamia nut label law highlights local pride

Thousands of New York City nurses set to strike Monday if deal isn't reached with hospitals

Thousands of nurses at major New York City hospitals could soon go on strike, three years after a walkout scrambled operations at some of the same facilities

Thousands of tourists stranded in northern Finland as deep freeze halts flights

Thousands of tourists are stranded in northern Finland after flights at Kittilä airport were canceled due to severe cold

‘We hope they will give us heat’: Bitter winter cold bites for Kyiv’s residents as Russia steps up attacks

‘We hope they will give us heat’: Bitter winter cold bites for Kyiv’s residents as Russia steps up attacks

Man who unknowingly bought tainted gas calls on oil companies to reimburse hundreds of those impacted

Man who unknowingly bought tainted gas calls on oil companies to reimburse hundreds of those impacted

Bison return to Illinois prairies after nearly 200 years

Bison return to Illinois prairies after nearly 200 years

Settler violence in the Jordan Valley expels Palestinians from one of the few towns left standing

Families from one of the few remaining Palestinian Bedouin villages in the dusty corridor between Ramallah and Jericho packed up and prepared to flee their homes Sunday, saying harassment by Jewish settlers living in unauthorized outposts nearby had grown unbearable

What happens when the US decides to seize an oil ship?

What happens when the US decides to seize an oil ship?

Venezuela has a ton of oil. It also has something else America needs

Venezuela has a ton of oil. It also has something else America needs

Anti-ICE protesters assemble across the US after shootings in Minneapolis and Portland, Oregon

Minnesota leaders are urging protesters to remain peaceful as demonstrators converge on a Minneapolis park to protest the fatal shooting of a woman

Filipino rescuers detect 'signs of life' in garbage avalanche that killed 4 and left dozens missing

A Philippine official says rescuers have detected signs of life in an avalanche of garbage that killed at least four workers and left more than 30 others missing

Brazil soy industry’s exit from moratorium on using Amazon land could spur deforestation

Brazil’s biggest soy producers have withdrawn from the soy moratorium, a pledge to avoid Amazon deforestation

Ukrainian drones set fire to Russian oil depot after Moscow launches new hypersonic missile

A Ukrainian drone strike has sparked a fire at an oil depot in Russia's Volgograd region

New York attorney general sues Trump administration over offshore wind project freeze

New York’s attorney general has sued the Trump administration for halting two major offshore wind projects expected to power more than 1 million homes

GM hit with $6 billion in charges as EV incentives cut and emissions standards fade

General Motors will be hit with charges of about $6 billion in its fourth quarter after sales of electric vehicles sputtered when the U.S. cut tax incentives to buy them and also eased auto emissions standards

Rescued horses recover in Dorset after several were found stuck in their stalls

Rescued horses recover in Dorset after several were found stuck in their stalls

Swiss bar owner put in pre-trial detention over the fatal fire at an Alpine resort

Switzerland is holding a national day of mourning for the 40 people who died in an Alpine bar fire during a New Year’s Eve celebration

California couple fights for insurance coverage 1 year after Eaton Fire

California couple fights for insurance coverage 1 year after Eaton Fire

California homeowner rolls out 'unwelcome' mat for black bear living under his house

A huge black bear has finally been evicted from a crawl space under a Los Angeles area house where it had been living since Thanksgiving

Meta lines up massive supply of nuclear power to energize AI data centers

Facebook parent Meta has reached nuclear power deals with three companies as it continues to look for electricity sources for its artificial intelligence data centers

US seizes another sanctioned oil tanker in the Caribbean

US seizes another sanctioned oil tanker in the Caribbean

Swimmer died from shark attack off California coast, coroner confirms

Swimmer died from shark attack off California coast, coroner confirms

US economy added 50,000 jobs in December, capping off one of the weakest years of job gains in decades

US economy added 50,000 jobs in December, capping off one of the weakest years of job gains in decades

Why boosting production of Venezuela's 'very dense, very sloppy' oil could harm the environment

Environmental experts warn that U.S. plans under President Donald Trump to restart and control Venezuelan oil exports could intensify pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and ecological damage in a country already burdened by decades of oil-related degradation

Winter storm slams UK and France as cold snap spreads across Europe

Thousands of homes and businesses across northern France and southern England are without power and residents faced widespread travel delays after a storm swept in off the Atlantic

Live healthier in 2026 by breathing cleaner air at home

An atmospheric chemist offers quick, easy and inexpensive suggestions to reduce indoor air pollution.

Americans have had their mail-in ballots counted after Election Day for generations − a Supreme Court ruling could end the practice

29 states allow mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted days after an election. A case before the Supreme Court could take that decision away from the states.

Why the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s closure exposes a growing threat to democracy

When reputable local news outlets close, fewer people vote and get involved in local politics, and misinformation, corruption and polarization increase.

Mound of garbage collapses at Philippine landfill, killing 2 and leaving 36 others missing

Officials in the Philippines say two people have been killed and 36 others are missing after an avalanche of garbage and debris buried or trapped workers at a landfill

Anger and outrage spills onto Minneapolis streets after ICE officer's fatal shooting of Renee Good

Anger and outrage are spilling out onto Minneapolis’ streets over the fatal shooting of a woman the day before by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer

Newsom punches back at California's critics and Trump in his final State of the State speech

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has delivered his final State of the State address to lawmakers in Sacramento

Energy executives scramble to head off Trump demands on Venezuela

Energy executives scramble to head off Trump demands on Venezuela

UN says the US has 'legal obligation' to fund agencies after Trump withdraws from several

The top United Nations official says the United States has a “legal obligation” to keep paying its dues that fund U.N. agencies after the White House announced that it's withdrawing support from more than 30 initiatives operated by the world body

Experts say Trump pullout from UN climate fighting will hurt world and leave US out of green surge

U.S. President Donald Trump's withdrawal from the United Nations climate framework marks a significant escalation of anti-climate policy

North Carolina may lose $50M in federal funds over flawed immigrant trucker licenses

The U.S. Transportation Department says North Carolina could lose nearly $50 million in federal funding if the state doesn’t revoke commercial driver’s licenses from immigrants who aren't qualify to hold them

Storms hit Oklahoma with high winds and 2 tornadoes, officials say

Officials say severe storms moving through Oklahoma kicked up high winds and two tornadoes early in the day

Officials withheld evidence on Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' funding, environmental groups say

Environmental groups claim federal and state officials withheld evidence about funding for an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades

GM takes $6 billion hit as cost of backing away from EVs

GM takes $6 billion hit as cost of backing away from EVs

House easily passes spending package as lawmakers work to avoid another shutdown

The House has passed a bipartisan package of three spending bills that would fund parts of the federal government through September

Newsom contrasts California ‘blueprint’ with Trump’s ‘carnival of chaos’ in final state of state address

Newsom contrasts California ‘blueprint’ with Trump’s ‘carnival of chaos’ in final state of state address

Former Rep. Gabby Giffords returns to House floor on 15th anniversary of shooting

Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords returned to the House floor on the 15th anniversary of the assassination attempt that ended her political career

'Worst in Show' CES products include AI refrigerators, AI companions and AI doorbells

Artificial intelligence took center stage at this year's CES gadget show, but not always for the right reasons

Two women honored for heroic rescue attempt during deadly Snake River boating accident

Two women honored for heroic rescue attempt during deadly Snake River boating accident

Private sector revives the climate disaster database Trump tried to squash

Private sector revives the climate disaster database Trump tried to squash

‘Cloud-9’ is a newly discovered celestial object. It could help solve a cosmic mystery

‘Cloud-9’ is a newly discovered celestial object. It could help solve a cosmic mystery

The western US is in a snow drought, and storms have been making it worse

A major atmospheric river brought record precipitation to the Pacific Northwest, yet the snow and water supply still suffered. It’s a growing problem.

Russian drone strikes cause major blackouts in two regions of Ukraine

Russian drone strikes have knocked out power in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region and left over 600,000 households in Dnipropetrovsk without electricity

Diver finds WWII era explosive off coast of Fort Pierce

Diver finds WWII era explosive off coast of Fort Pierce

More than 1,000 bald eagles converge at wildlife refuge just north of Kansas City

More than 1,000 bald eagles converge at wildlife refuge just north of Kansas City

Emergency alerts sent in southwest England as UK braces for big storm

Britain is bracing for potentially life-threatening winds, rains and snowfall as a severe storm headed in from the southwest of England during what already has been one of the country’s worst cold snaps in years

Northern Colorado city to change approach in response to homelessness

Northern Colorado city to change approach in response to homelessness

A taste of nature can provide balance and calm during the workday

Getting into nature can be challenging during the workday

Europe’s most active volcano is erupting, and tour guides are told to stay away

Guides who take tourists to enjoy the striking views of Sicily’s Mount Etna are up in arms over tougher restrictions imposed by local authorities after a round of eruptions at the giant volcano in recent weeks

Trump wants to own Venezuela’s oil, but its largest oil customer is speeding toward clean energy

Trump wants to own Venezuela’s oil, but its largest oil customer is speeding toward clean energy

South Carolina measles cases jump 68% in one week amid holiday activities and lagging vaccination

South Carolina measles cases jump 68% in one week amid holiday activities and lagging vaccination

Farmers drive tractors through Paris and block highways in Greece to protest free trade deal

Dozens of angry farmers have demonstrated in France and Greece, halting traffic and blocking roads with tractors to protest European Union plans to move forward with a free trade deal with five South American nations

How Americans feel about crowdfunding websites like GoFundMe, according to an AP-NORC poll

A new AP-NORC poll finds that about 2 in 10 U.S. adults donated money to a crowdfunding campaign over the last year, with medical expenses proving most common

Trump moves to pull US out of bedrock global climate treaty, becoming first country to do so

Trump moves to pull US out of bedrock global climate treaty, becoming first country to do so

Snow and ice ground flights and choke highways in parts of Europe

Snow and ice are hampering travel in parts of Europe as flights have been grounded and roads clogged

Philippines evacuates 3,000 people after activity increases at Mayon Volcano

The Philippines has evacuated nearly 3,000 villagers from a danger zone on the foothills of the Mayon Volcano after officials raised the alert level due to recent activity

The Latest: Trump exits 66 international organizations in latest retreat from global cooperation

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order suspending U.S. support for 66 organizations, agencies and commissions

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ownership announces it's shutting down paper in May

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is shutting down in May after its owners cited financial losses

Trump proposes massive increase in 2027 defense spending to $1.5T, citing 'dangerous times'

President Donald Trump is proposing setting U_S_ military spending at $1_5 trillion in 2027, citing “troubled and dangerous times.”

Trump’s offshore wind project freeze draws lawsuits from states and developers

Offshore wind developers and states are suing the Trump administration over its order to suspend work on five large-scale projects under construction off the East Coast for at least 90 days

Trump immigration policies and a lower fertility rate slow US growth projection, budget office says

The U.S. population is projected to grow more slowly over the next 30 years than previously predicted

New dietary guidelines urge Americans to avoid processed foods and added sugar

New guidelines for healthy eating say Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar

A man and his old dog are home at last after fleeing LA area fires

Ted Koerner feared he might never see his aging golden retriever, Daisy Mae, playing in their backyard again after a wildfire destroyed his home

Why the US has designs on Venezuela's oil

Venezuela’s oil industry has been in the spotlight since President Donald Trump captured the country’s President Nicolas Maduro

New York state's mental health services for children to get makeover following lawsuit settlement

New York state's mental health services for children to get makeover following lawsuit settlement

White House completes plan to curb bedrock environmental law

The Trump administration has finalized a plan to roll back regulations implementing a landmark environmental law that the White House says needlessly delays federal approvals for energy and infrastructure projects

Winter storms bring snow, ice and school and road closures to New England. More bad weather's coming

Messy winter weather brought snow, ice, freezing rain and dangerous driving to the New England states as the region prepared for more unpleasant conditions later in the week

Firefighters, animal hospital save kitten trapped in metal sewer grate

Firefighters, animal hospital save kitten trapped in metal sewer grate

Thousands of Berliners lost power for days after climate activists struck. Here’s what happened

Thousands of Berliners lost power for days after climate activists struck. Here’s what happened

Fewer than a dozen homes have been rebuilt a year after being burned down in LA-area wildfires

A year after devastating fires in the L

Golden retriever rescued from icy waters by firefighters

Golden retriever rescued from icy waters by firefighters

Fairways torn up: Teens on e-bikes, dirt bikes cost golf course $60K in damages

Fairways torn up: Teens on e-bikes, dirt bikes cost golf course $60K in damages

Neighbors help rescue adult, 2 children from house fire

Neighbors help rescue adult, 2 children from house fire

Risks young chimps take as they swing through the trees underscore role of protective parenting in humans

The youngest chimpanzees are the biggest risk-takers. Would humans show the same pattern if adults weren’t keeping such a close watch on little kids?

Convicted serial killer Richard Cottingham confesses to 1965 cold case murder, police say

Convicted serial killer Richard Cottingham confesses to 1965 cold case murder, police say

New federal loan limits will worsen America’s nursing shortage and leave patients waiting longer for care

The 2025 tax and spending law lowers the federal loan borrowing limits for nursing students, raising the up-front costs of nursing school.

Councilwoman sworn in days after saving neighbors from burning home

Councilwoman sworn in days after saving neighbors from burning home

Today Venezuela, tomorrow Iran: can the Islamic Republic survive a second Trump presidency?

Perhaps no one outside of Venezuela should care more about the US invasion and capture of President Nicolás Maduro than the Islamic Republic of Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei.

Renovated apartments help Atlantans aging out of foster care transition to adulthood without fear

Renovated apartments help Atlantans aging out of foster care transition to adulthood without fear

Why 2026 could see the end of the Farm Bill era of American agriculture policy

Farm bills – famously complex legislative and spending balances between farm subsidies, food assistance, conservation and more – have tended to be passed about every five years since 1933.

How facial recognition for bears can help ecologists manage wildlife

Recent advances in computer vision and other types of artificial intelligence offer an opportunity for facial recognition to apply to bears and other animals.

LA fires 1 year later: Chemicals from smoke lingered inside homes long after the wildfires were out – studies tracked the harm

When cities burn, plastics, electronics, cleaning chemicals and much more create a toxic brew. Studies launched during the LA fires a year ago show exposure is often strongest inside homes.

Wildfires in Palisades and Altadena upended life for many residents. A year later, the community’s strength keeps them going

Wildfires in Palisades and Altadena upended life for many residents. A year later, the community’s strength keeps them going

Everyone is talking about Greenland. Here’s what it’s like to visit

Everyone is talking about Greenland. Here’s what it’s like to visit

Plans for $2.3 billion stadium ignite debate in 2032 Olympics host city

Plans for $2.3 billion stadium ignite debate in 2032 Olympics host city

Snow and ice wreak havoc across Europe, causing deadly accidents and travel chaos

Snow, ice and freezing temperatures have hit parts of Europe, causing chaos

Trump says Venezuela will turn over 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil to US

Trump says Venezuela will turn over 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil to US

Alaska Airlines pilot who safely landed plane after panel blew out says Boeing unfairly blamed him

The Alaska Airlines pilot who was praised as a hero for safely landing a plane after a door plug panel flew off shortly after takeoff in 2004 is suing Boeing because he believes the plane maker wrongly tried to blame him and the rest of the crew in past legal filings

A Craigslist ad seeking child actors for Minnesota day care center was posted as a prank

As the Trump administration continues to investigate a series of alleged fraud schemes at Minnesota day care centers run by Somali residents, social media users are falsely citing a Craigslist ad as evidence of such deceit

A town in North Carolina is returning land to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians

The Noquisiyi Mound in Franklin, North Carolina, is close to being returned to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians

Twin Falls boy struck by tree still recovering in Boise

Twin Falls boy struck by tree still recovering in Boise

Israel clears final hurdle to start settlement construction that would cut the West Bank in two

Israel has cleared the final hurdle before starting construction on a controversial settlement project near Jerusalem that would effectively cut the West Bank in two

These goats will happily take your Christmas tree

These goats will happily take your Christmas tree

13-year-old boy inspires others to find their purpose by giving

13-year-old boy inspires others to find their purpose by giving

Americans generally like wolves − except when we’re reminded of our politics

New research shows how identity-driven assumptions can turn common ground into conflict.

Colorado faces a funding crisis for child care − local communities hope to fill the gaps

A lack of access to child care costs the state an estimated $2.7 billion in lost productivity and revenue.

Dead whale found caught on ship in Camden County, New Jersey marine terminal

Dead whale found caught on ship in Camden County, New Jersey marine terminal

Virtual National Science Foundation internships aren’t just a pandemic stopgap – they can open up opportunities for more STEM students

Students who participated in the virtual Research Experience for Undergraduates at Purdue reported stronger gains in research skills than in-person summer interns.

Philly’s walkable streets and public parks offer older residents chances to stay active – but public transit and accessibility pose challenges

Movement is key to healthy aging, and Philadelphia offers pros and cons for seniors getting around the city.

Flash floods in Indonesia kill at least 16 people and sweep away homes

Flash floods triggered by torrential rain have killed at least 16 people in Indonesia’s North Sulawesi province

Cautious Venezuelans brace for the unknown

Apprehensive of what comes next, some Venezuelans are heading to local stores for supplies. Journalist Mary Mena reports from Caracas.

US capture of Maduro divides a changed region, thrilling Trump's allies and threatening his foes

The U.S. capture and ouster of Venezuelan strongman leader Nicolás Maduro marked a stunning culmination of the Trump administration’s efforts to assert dominance in Latin America

LA residents are still battling toxic hazards a year after historic wildfires

It’s been a year of heartbreak and chronic worry since the most destructive wildfires in the Los Angeles area’s history scorched neighborhoods and displaced tens of thousands of people

Trump's plan to seize and revitalize Venezuela's oil industry faces major hurdles

President Donald Trump's plan to take control of Venezuela's oil industry and ask American companies to revitalize it after capturing that country's president in a military raid isn't likely to have a significant immediate impact on oil prices

Rain continues in parts of California reeling from flooding and high tides

Crews cleared mud from key California highways as forecasters warned that more thunderstorms were on the way after downpours and high tides caused flooding, prompting road closures and rescues of people trapped in cars

Why home maintenance deserves a spot in the annual health and budget plans

Experts say home care can affect your health and finances

Somalis in Minneapolis say they are facing harassment, threats and empty businesses in the wake of fraud allegations video

Somalis in Minneapolis say they are facing harassment, threats and empty businesses in the wake of fraud allegations video

Amid wildfire grief, an LA-area resident sowed sunflowers and hope where her home once stood

Missi Dowd-Figueroa has brought life back to her fire-ravaged plot in Altadena by planting sunflowers

Heavy rain, high tides cause flooding along stretch of Northern California

Heavy rain and high tides have caused flooding in parts of Northern California

Asheville-based puppet collective brings eco-friendly creations to life

Asheville-based puppet collective brings eco-friendly creations to life

Woman dies in suspected mountain lion attack

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is investigating a suspected rare mountain lion attack that left one woman dead on the Crosier Mountain trail. The victim was believed to have been hiking alone on New Year’s Day, according to CPW.

Conservationists in Kenya pay tribute to beloved 'super tusker' elephant Craig, who died at age 54

Kenyans are mourning the death of a beloved "super tusker" elephant named Craig

Big Tech's fast-expanding plans for data centers are running into stiff community opposition

Tech companies looking to plunge billions of dollars into ever-bigger data centers to power artificial intelligence and cloud computing are increasingly being voted down

Trial to begin for police officer charged in delayed response to Uvalde school shooting

One of the first officers on the scene at the 2022 school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, is about to stand trial

Angelina Jolie visits Rafah Crossing as Gaza aid groups face Israeli suspension

Angelina Jolie visits Rafah Crossing as Gaza aid groups face Israeli suspension

Tesla loses title as world's biggest electric vehicle maker as sales fall for second year in a row

Tesla lost its crown as the world’s bestselling electric vehicle maker on Friday as a customer revolt over Elon Musk’s right-wing politics, expiring U.S. tax breaks to buyers and stiff overseas competition pushed sales down for a second year in a row

Earthquake with 6.5 magnitude rattles southern and central Mexico killing 2

A strong earthquake rattled southern and central Mexico, interrupting President Claudia Sheinbaum’s first press briefing of the new year as seismic alarms sounded

Grandmother and grandson burn to death in Gaza tent while cooking; Jolie visits Rafah crossing

A grandmother and her 5-year-old grandson have burned to death in Gaza when their tent caught fire

Man fought off a mountain lion weeks before a suspected fatal Colorado attack

A suspected deadly mountain lion attack on New Year’s Day that killed a woman hiking alone was preceded by another harrowing encounter in the same area

Mississippi store owner's pigeon feeding draws mixed reactions

Mississippi store owner's pigeon feeding draws mixed reactions

Volunteers save Mechanicsburg's 21-year New Year's Eve wrench drop

Volunteers save Mechanicsburg's 21-year New Year's Eve wrench drop

Towing company donates repairs, tires to help high school student get to school

Towing company donates repairs, tires to help high school student get to school

Judge refuses to order release of man charged with planting pipe bombs on eve of Capitol riot

A federal magistrate judge has refused to order the pretrial release of a man charged with planting two pipe bombs outside the headquarters of the Democratic and Republican national parties on the eve of the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021

Rhode Island firefighters rescue a yellow Lab from an icy pond on New Year's Day

Firefighters in Rhode Island rescued a yellow Labrador named Phoenix on New Year's Day after he fell through an ice-covered pond

Key figures in the long-running controversy over alleged fraudulent safety net programs in Minnesota

Key figures in the long-running controversy over alleged fraudulent safety net programs in Minnesota

Frustration builds after another car slams through backyard fence

Frustration builds after another car slams through backyard fence

The world has a new EV king. It’s not Tesla

The world has a new EV king. It’s not Tesla

About 6 in 10 Americans say they feel politically connected by generation

About 6 in 10 Americans say they feel politically connected by generation

Suspected mountain lion attack in Colorado leaves woman dead

Suspected mountain lion attack in Colorado leaves woman dead

Exclusive: DHS begins slashing FEMA disaster response staff as 2026 begins

Exclusive: DHS begins slashing FEMA disaster response staff as 2026 begins

Maduro open to US talks on drug trafficking, but silent on CIA strike

Venezuela is open to reaching an agreement with the United States to combat drug trafficking, according to President Nicolás Maduro

Rain soaks Rose Parade in California and snow squalls hit Midwest and Northeast on first day of 2026

Rained poured down on the iconic Rose Parade for the first time in 20 years

California is stuck in storminess, with flood threats continuing into next week

California is stuck in storminess, with flood threats continuing into next week

Trump administration orders a Colorado coal-fired power generator to stay open

The Trump administration has ordered another coal-fired power facility to remain open

What’s new, what’s not: Parsing the rhetoric around the Minnesota child care fraud firestorm

What’s new, what’s not: Parsing the rhetoric around the Minnesota child care fraud firestorm

Iowa family finds refuge and kindness after blizzard traps drivers

Iowa family finds refuge and kindness after blizzard traps drivers

Abandoned dogs, puppies spotted along Mississippi highway as rescue efforts face setbacks

Abandoned dogs, puppies spotted along Mississippi highway as rescue efforts face setbacks

Oil tanker pursued by US now has a Russian flag painted on its side

Oil tanker pursued by US now has a Russian flag painted on its side

Animal cruelty investigation: Chicken killed after being set on fire

Animal cruelty investigation: Chicken killed after being set on fire

Investigators credit smoke alarms for saving 71-year-old woman's life from house fire

Investigators credit smoke alarms for saving 71-year-old woman's life from house fire

These bipartisan bills were noncontroversial — until Trump vetoed them

President Donald Trump has issued the first vetoes of his second term, rejecting two bipartisan natural resources bills

The Trump administration just ordered another retiring coal plant to stay open. It could cost ratepayers millions

The Trump administration just ordered another retiring coal plant to stay open. It could cost ratepayers millions

Trump vetoes two bipartisan bills, marking first vetoes of second term

Trump vetoes two bipartisan bills, marking first vetoes of second term

'You don't see this every day': Construction truck falls into Cape Coral canal

'You don't see this every day': Construction truck falls into Cape Coral canal

Israel to suspend operations of several aid groups in Gaza as countries warn of renewed ‘catastrophic’ humanitarian crisis

Israel to suspend operations of several aid groups in Gaza as countries warn of renewed ‘catastrophic’ humanitarian crisis

Iran’s ailing supreme leader resorts to his only playbook as crises mount and protests erupt

Iran’s ailing supreme leader resorts to his only playbook as crises mount and protests erupt

The nation's 250th anniversary arrives with a call for year-round community service

The U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission wants to turn America’s 250th birthday celebration into the country’s single biggest year for volunteering

Trump administration says it's freezing child care funds to Minnesota after series of fraud schemes

The Trump administration has announced that it is freezing child care funds to Minnesota after a series of fraud schemes in recent years

Midwest hit with more extreme cold after winter storm

Forecasters are warning of even more frigid weather in the Midwest after a winter storm pummeled parts of that region as well as the Great Lakes and the Northeast this week

Oysters, crab and $400,000 worth of lobster meat stolen in New England

Forty-thousand oysters, lobster worth $400,000 and a cache of crabmeat all were stolen in separate recent incidents in New England

Unleash the hounds! And terriers and lapdogs. The American Kennel Club adds 3 breeds

They’re ready to embark on 2026

Roses in the rain? New Year's Day parade in Pasadena gets wet forecast. Bundle up for NYC ball drop

For the first time in 20 years, rain is expected to intrude on the Rose Parade in Southern California

SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states Jan. 1

Americans in five states who get government help paying for groceries will see new limits starting Thursday on soda, candy and other foods they can buy with those benefits

Tatiana Schlossberg, environmental journalist and JFK’s granddaughter, dies at 35 after terminal cancer diagnosis

Tatiana Schlossberg, environmental journalist and JFK’s granddaughter, dies at 35 after terminal cancer diagnosis

Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the late President John F. Kennedy, has died at 35

Environmental journalist Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the late President John F. Kennedy, has died

Idaho company recalls nearly 3,000 pounds of ground beef for E. coli risk

An Idaho company is recalling nearly 3,000 pounds of raw ground beef that may have been contaminated with E

Louisville woman fights to keep miniature horse amid ordinance changes

Louisville woman fights to keep miniature horse amid ordinance changes

Baltimore woman knits scarf with each color tracking daily temperatures

Baltimore woman knits scarf with each color tracking daily temperatures

Sacramento residents find joy in holiday despite stormy NorCal weather

Sacramento residents find joy in holiday despite stormy NorCal weather

Arctic blast brings snow and wind to the Great Lakes and Northeast

A surge of arctic air is bringing strong winds, heavy snow and frigid temperatures to the Great Lakes and Northeast, a day after a bomb cyclone that hit the northern U.S. Tens of thousands of customers were without power early Tuesday, with Michigan hardest hit

South Korea will end breeding of bears and extraction of their bile

South Korea says it will end its dwindling yet much-criticized bear bile farming industry

In a tumultuous year, US health policy has been dramatically reshaped under RFK Jr.

President Donald Trump’s second term has brought major changes to the Department of Health and Human Services

The year's first meteor shower and supermoon clash in January skies

The year’s first supermoon and meteor shower will compete for dominance in January skies

US faith leaders supporting targeted immigrants brace for a tough year ahead

Faith leaders across the United States face challenges as they support anxious immigrants

New 2026 laws are among the first of their kind to tackle climate change, drunken driving

The new year will begin with some first-of-their-kind laws in several states

What's inside Mexico's Popocatépetl? Scientists obtain first 3D images of the whole volcano

Scientists from Mexico’s National Autonomous University have created the first three-dimensional image of the Popocatépetl volcano's interior

Midwest storm causes 14-vehicle pile up, damages homes

At least 2 million people are under blizzard warnings in the Midwest, where winds could gust from 40 to 60 mph. Those wind gusts could blow heavy snow around, reducing visibility to less than a quarter of a mile in many warning areas.

Powerful storm disrupts travel with blizzard conditions and tornadoes as winter returns to the US with a vengeance

Powerful storm disrupts travel with blizzard conditions and tornadoes as winter returns to the US with a vengeance

A bomb cyclone brings blizzards to the Midwest before turning east

A strengthening bomb cyclone is barreling across the northern United States, unleashing severe winter weather in the Midwest and aiming at the East Coast

Rain could be an unwelcome entry at the Rose Parade on New Year's Day. Bundle up for NYC ball drop

For the first time in 20 years, rain could be an intruder at the Rose Parade in Southern California

2025 was one of three hottest years on record, scientists say

Climate change worsened by human behavior made 2025 one of the hottest years ever recorded

Good Samaritan helps rescue family from near-death crash on California highway

Good Samaritan helps rescue family from near-death crash on California highway

Mississippi county investigates after 207 geese were found slaughtered and dumped

Mississippi county investigates after 207 geese were found slaughtered and dumped

This dog training camp in Maine can teach your dog how to skijor

This dog training camp in Maine can teach your dog how to skijor

12 swans found dead at Lake Eola in Orlando spark avian flu outbreak concerns

12 swans found dead at Lake Eola in Orlando spark avian flu outbreak concerns

Florida’s first black bear hunt in nearly a decade ends amid ongoing controversy

Florida’s first black bear hunt in nearly a decade ends amid ongoing controversy

Officials suspect bird flu after 12 swans die at Orlando's Lake Eola

A dozen iconic swans at Lake Eola in downtown Orlando have died recently from an unknown cause

How bomb cyclones form and create dangerous conditions

Meteorologists sometimes warn of a winter storm that could “bomb out” or become a bomb cyclone

US pledges $2 billion for UN humanitarian aid as Trump warns agencies must 'adapt or die'

The United States has announced a $2 billion pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid as President Donald Trump continues to slash U.S. foreign assistance funding

Florida teen collects thousands of clothing essentials for the homeless

Florida teen collects thousands of clothing essentials for the homeless

West Coast levee failures show growing risks from America’s aging flood defenses

Levees protect more than 7 million buildings in the US today, yet they got a D-plus grade in 2025. A new study found 487 cases where rising water overtopped levees in the past 15 years.

After a year without a car, community gifts single father refurbished ride

After a year without a car, community gifts single father refurbished ride

LA fires showed how much neighborliness matters for wildfire safety

Managing fire risk is about more than regulations and rules. It’s also about caring for neighbors and taking steps on your own property and in your community to help keep neighbors safe.

Buddhist monks on cross-country Walk for Peace arrive in Georgia

Buddhist monks on cross-country Walk for Peace arrive in Georgia

Luxury goods were once built to last. Now, some fall apart as easily as fast fashion

Luxury goods were once built to last. Now, some fall apart as easily as fast fashion

Blizzard conditions snarl holiday travel as tornadoes leave damage in the Midwest

Blizzard conditions snarl holiday travel as tornadoes leave damage in the Midwest

South Korea’s climate pledge to cut coal, lower emissions clash with US push for LNG purchases

South Korea is chasing a coal-free future in efforts to slash carbon emissions, an ambitious goal for the fossil fuel-dependent country

Hawaii hopes stricter laws will quiet illegal fireworks after deadly New Year's Eve blast

Hawaii authorities are cracking down on illegal fireworks after a tragic explosion last New Year's Eve killed six people

Hungary's 'water guardian' farmers fight back against desertification

Southern Hungary landowner Oszkár Nagyapáti has been battling severe drought on his land

A second pilot has died after a midair helicopter crash in New Jersey, police say

A second pilot has died after a midair helicopter crash in New Jersey, police say

Midair helicopter crash in New Jersey leaves 1 dead and another critically injured

Officials say two helicopters have crashed midair in southern New Jersey on Sunday, killing one person and leaving another critically injured

Winter storm sweeps across US with snow, ice and severe weather

A powerful winter storm driven by a rapidly intensifying cyclone is sweeping east from the Plains, bringing heavy snow, ice and rain to much of the country

CNN on the ground as ‘dangerous scenario’ unfolds in California from potent storm

A powerful storm carrying a strong atmospheric river is laying siege to California, where evacuations have been issued because of the risk of life-threatening flooding and debris flows.

Winter rain floods Gaza camps as Netanyahu heads for US meeting

Winter rain has lashed the Gaza Strip and flooded camps with ankle-deep puddles as Palestinians displaced by war try to stay dry in fraying tents

A weekend of harsh winter weather brings more death and despair to people in Gaza

A weekend of harsh winter weather brings more death and despair to people in Gaza

Debate over surfing in German park gets gnarly after city removes wave-creating device

Surf's not up in Munich

Flight delays and cancellations pile up at JFK and LaGuardia as snowstorm jams post-Christmas travel in the Northeast

Flight delays and cancellations pile up at JFK and LaGuardia as snowstorm jams post-Christmas travel in the Northeast

Winter storm snarls holiday travel across US Northeast, Great Lakes

More than a thousand flights have been canceled or delayed across the Northeast and Great Lakes as a winter storm disrupted one of the busiest travel weekends of the year between Christmas and New Year’s

Chilly Gaza braces for more winter rain and word of any progress in ceasefire talks

Barefoot children played on chilly sand as Gaza’s thousands of displaced people prepared threadbare tents for another round of winter rain

Fire in Old Port of Portland, Maine, damages its historic waterfront and sinks at least 1 boat

A fire tore through the historic Old Port waterfront in Portland, Maine, on Friday night, damaging aging buildings and several boats along Custom House Wharf, authorities said

Sharks and rays get a major win with new international trade limits for over 70 species

Sharks have had a tough time since the 1970s, when overfishing, habitat loss and a growing trade in their fins began to cut their populations. ‘Jaws’ didn’t help.

Not sure where donations end up? These groups tell you exactly who you’re helping and how you’re changing lives

Not sure where donations end up? These groups tell you exactly who you’re helping and how you’re changing lives

Millions of Afghans face hunger as aid cuts deepen a humanitarian crisis

Millions of Afghans are struggling as international aid cuts sever a lifeline many relied on for food and heating

California's intense winter storms turned some roads into rivers of mud

Powerful winter storms brought the wettest Christmas season to Southern California this week

US contemplates sending more resources to forcibly board oil tanker near Venezuela

US contemplates sending more resources to forcibly board oil tanker near Venezuela

Final push of rain threatens to cause more flooding and debris flows in California

Final push of rain threatens to cause more flooding and debris flows in California

Milwaukee clears its public schools of lead paint hazards after 10 months of work

Milwaukee clears its public schools of lead paint hazards after 10 months of work

A scrapyard worker injured in the UPS plane crash dies on Christmas, raising deaths to 15

A Cuban immigrant who worked at a Kentucky scrapyard has died from severe burns suffered in last month’s UPS cargo plane crash, raising the death toll to 15 people

"Homies" helping residents fight hunger and cold weather

"Homies" helping residents fight hunger and cold weather

Mulchfest kicks off for Christmas Tree recycling

Mulchfest kicks off for Christmas Tree recycling

Virginia offshore wind developer sues over Trump administration order halting projects

The developers of a Virginia offshore wind project are asking a federal judge to block a Trump administration order that halted construction of their project, along with four others, over national security concerns

Amid a battery boom, graphite mining gets a fresh look in the US

Graphite mines in the United States are seeing renewed interest after being largely closed for decades

‘Dangerous scenario unfolding’ in Southern California from potent storm lashing the entire state

‘Dangerous scenario unfolding’ in Southern California from potent storm lashing the entire state

New storm hitting waterlogged Southern California could bring mudslides and high surf

Another powerful storm system that could cause more flooding and mudslides is rolling across Southern California

Residents displaced after Christmas morning apartment fire in Greenfield

Residents displaced after Christmas morning apartment fire in Greenfield

Christmas celebrated once again in Bethlehem but West Bank suffering persists

Christmas celebrated once again in Bethlehem but West Bank suffering persists

Student's notes spark citywide "ripples of kindness" effect. Meet the mysterious author behind them.

Student's notes spark citywide "ripples of kindness" effect. Meet the mysterious author behind them.

Nearly half of reindeer have been wiped out and armadillos are in Iowa. Here’s how animals are weathering warming holidays

Nearly half of reindeer have been wiped out and armadillos are in Iowa. Here’s how animals are weathering warming holidays

Powerful holiday storm lashes Southern California and brings flash floods, mudslides

Heavy rain and gusty winds from a powerful winter storm system are bringing flash floods and mudslides to parts of Southern California

Faithful return to Bethlehem and Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first Christmas Eve Mass at St. Peter's

On Christmas Eve, thousands of people flocked to Bethlehem's Manger Square and other Holy Land sites, after two years of subdued Christmas celebrations because of the war in Gaza

Rescuers rushed into flames to save nursing home residents after deadly explosion

Rescuers braved shooting flames, falling debris and the threat of more explosions to save nursing home residents after a blast at a Pennsylvania facility killed a resident and employee, and set off a dramatic and chaotic evacuation

Community members bring Christmas dinner to families impacted my immigration crackdown

Community members bring Christmas dinner to families impacted my immigration crackdown

Tensions reignited over homeless encampments near Quirky Books after fire

Tensions reignited over homeless encampments near Quirky Books after fire

Marylander among 64 sickened by multi-state outbreak of Salmonella from raw oysters

Marylander among 64 sickened by multi-state outbreak of Salmonella from raw oysters

California drivers warned to reconsider Christmas travel plans ahead of storms

California officials are urging holiday travelers to avoid the roads on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

School pick up turns into python sighting on Marco Island

School pick up turns into python sighting on Marco Island

Trump order halts offshore wind projects for at least 90 days

A stop-work order by the Trump administration directs offshore wind developers to “suspend all ongoing activities” related to five large-scale projects under construction along the East Coast “for the next 90 days for reasons of national security.”

Troopers shoot chickens that got loose after crash in Oklahoma City

Troopers shoot chickens that got loose after crash in Oklahoma City

Rep. Harriet Hageman, who defeated Liz Cheney, announces run for Wyoming Senate seat

Rep. Harriet Hageman, who defeated Liz Cheney, announces run for Wyoming Senate seat

Massachusetts students build wind phone that connects grieving family with lost loved ones

Massachusetts students build wind phone that connects grieving family with lost loved ones

A look at aging baby boomers in the United States

The oldest baby boomers are turning 80 in 2026

Wyoming's lone US representative Harriet Hageman announces Senate run

Wyoming’s lone U.S. representative is running for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Cynthia Lummis, who isn’t seeking reelection

US drivers are seeing lower gas prices this holiday season

This holiday season, many U.S. drivers are getting the gift of lower gas prices

Camp Mystic's reopening plans in Texas has drawn outrage, but some families want to return

Nearly six months after a roaring flood killed 25 girls and two counselors at Camp Mystic in central Texas, the 100-year-old camp will begin enrolling new campers in January

How Seuk Kim's tragic plane crash built a volunteer army of pet rescuers

A group of volunteer pilots and animal lovers, known as Seuk’s Army, has been conducting weekly airlifts to rescue pets from overwhelmed Southern shelters

At least 5 killed after Mexican Navy plane on medical mission crashes in Texas

Officials say a small Mexican Navy plane transporting a young medical patient along with seven others has crashed near Galveston

Colorado faces $24M federal funding cut over illegal commercial driver's licenses

The head of the U.S. Department of Transportation is calling out Colorado for its slow response to what he describes as major violations of federal commercial driver’s license regulations

Mercedes-Benz agrees to pay $149.6 million to settle multistate emissions allegations

Mercedes-Benz USA and parent company Daimler AG have agreed to pay $149.6 million to settle allegations the automaker secretly installed devices in hundreds of thousands of vehicles to pass emission tests

Flash flooding in northern California leads to soaked roads, water rescues and 1 death

Heavy rain and flash flooding have soaked roads in northern California, leading to water rescues and at least one confirmed death

Trump administration suspends 5 wind projects off the East Coast, cites national security concerns

The Trump administration is suspending leases for five large-scale offshore wind projects under construction on the East Coast due to what it said were national security risks identified by the Pentagon

Waymos blocked roads and caused chaos during San Francisco power outage

Waymos stopped in the middle of intersections during a mass power outage in San Francisco over the weekend, causing the robotaxi company to suspend service for a day

West Antarctica’s history of rapid melting foretells sudden shifts in continent’s ‘catastrophic’ geology

A picture of what West Antarctica looked like when its ice sheet melted in the past can offer insight into the continent’s future as the climate warms.

America’s oldest National Park Service ranger ever, who shared her own stories of life during WWII, dies

America’s oldest National Park Service ranger ever, who shared her own stories of life during WWII, dies

What's an atmospheric river? AP explains the weather phenomenon

Atmospheric rivers are long and relatively narrow bands of water vapor that form over an ocean and flow through the sky

Trump suspends all large offshore wind farms under construction, threatening thousands of jobs and cheaper energy

Trump suspends all large offshore wind farms under construction, threatening thousands of jobs and cheaper energy

Possible shark encounter reported as woman remains missing off Lovers Point

Possible shark encounter reported as woman remains missing off Lovers Point

Person taken to hospital after overnight house fire in Oklahoma

Person taken to hospital after overnight house fire in Oklahoma

A boat was found running in the Gulf with no one aboard. A search is on for 2 missing fishermen

A boat was found running in the Gulf with no one aboard. A search is on for 2 missing fishermen

Rare ‘high risk’ for flooding spurs evacuations in Southern California after deadly floods in Northern California

Rare ‘high risk’ for flooding spurs evacuations in Southern California after deadly floods in Northern California

An American Dream at risk: What happens to a small Nebraska town when 3,200 workers lose their jobs

Tyson Foods is closing its beef plant in Lexington, Nebraska, laying off 3,200 workers next month in a town of just 11,000

Google's parent buys data center energy specialist Intersect for $4.75 billion to help power AI

Google’s corporate parent on Monday announced an agreement to buy data center energy specialist Intersect for $4.75 billion as part of its effort to secure the vast amounts of electricity needed to power artificial intelligence technology

Inside the Bari Weiss decision that led to a ‘60 Minutes’ crisis

Inside the Bari Weiss decision that led to a ‘60 Minutes’ crisis

Dog given rat poison with metal hooks in backyard

Dog given rat poison with metal hooks in backyard

San Francisco businesses, families throw out food due to PG&E power outage

San Francisco businesses, families throw out food due to PG&E power outage

Charlie the Christmas Tree Elf brings joy to the community

Charlie the Christmas Tree Elf brings joy to the community

Massive sinkhole in England swallows canal boats, sparking rescue operation

Massive sinkhole in England swallows canal boats, sparking rescue operation

An electricity crunch is driving high bills in these states. It’s not getting better anytime soon

An electricity crunch is driving high bills in these states. It’s not getting better anytime soon

A $6 billion nuclear deal has Trump’s name all over it. It’s raising serious ethics concerns

A $6 billion nuclear deal has Trump’s name all over it. It’s raising serious ethics concerns

Copper prices are rising. Thieves are taking notice

Copper prices are rising. Thieves are taking notice

Japan to restart the world’s biggest nuclear power plant, 15 years after Fukushima disaster

Japan to restart the world’s biggest nuclear power plant, 15 years after Fukushima disaster

A soaked tent or a bombed-out ruin: Gazans face a grim choice this winter

A soaked tent or a bombed-out ruin: Gazans face a grim choice this winter

Surveillance video shows the moment a plane crashed in Statesville, NC

New video shows the moment that a small private jet crashed in North Carolina moments after takeoff.

Scientists and data explain why Kenya's lakes are rising as thousands face an uncertain future

Dickson Ngome's farm at Lake Naivasha in Kenya's Rift Valley has been submerged due to rising water levels

Trump announces he's appointing Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry to serve as US special envoy to Greenland

President Donald Trump has announced he is appointing Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry to serve as the U.S. special envoy to Greenland, the vast, semi-autonomous territory of Denmark that Trump has said the U.S. needs to take over

Colorado governor accuses Trump of playing 'political games' after disaster request denials

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has accused President Donald Trump of playing “political games” after the Trump administration denied disaster declaration requests made by the state

Coast Guard is pursuing another tanker helping Venezuela skirt sanctions, US official says

The U.S. Coast Guard is pursuing another sanctioned oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea

Power restored to most in San Francisco after massive outage

Power has been restored to most of the 130,000 homes and businesses affected by a massive outage in San Francisco

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ lights up the box office with $88 million opening

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ lights up the box office with $88 million opening

Behind the 1982 Air Florida crash that changed pre-flight standards every winter

In 1982, Air Florida Flight 90 crashed, exposing the dangers of ice accumulation when flying in winter. CNN's Alexandra Skores went behind the scenes and under the planes at Chicago O'Hare to see how airlines now deal with freezing conditions.

Muddy eruption at Yellowstone's Black Diamond Pool captured on video

A muddy eruption at Black Diamond Pool in Yellowstone National Park has been captured on camera

‘We are still here.’ Catholic patriarch leads Christmas Mass at Gaza church bombed by Israel during the war

‘We are still here.’ Catholic patriarch leads Christmas Mass at Gaza church bombed by Israel during the war

Grappling with its worst drought in a century, Iraq bets on a controversial oil-for-water deal

Grappling with its worst drought in a century, Iraq bets on a controversial oil-for-water deal

This chic side hustle is gaining traction: Renting out your clothes

This chic side hustle is gaining traction: Renting out your clothes

Thousands gather at Bondi Beach to mourn victims of antisemitic attack

Thousands of mourners have gathered at Sydney’s Bondi Beach to mark a week since two gunmen targeted a Jewish festival, killing 15 people

Here's what you missed at Turning Point's chaotic convention

Turning Point USA's AmericaFest convention has been marked by internal feuds among conservative figures

Why California could be contending with $5 gas next year

Why California could be contending with $5 gas next year

How to see the Ursids, the final meteor shower of 2025

How to see the Ursids, the final meteor shower of 2025

Forecasters issue rare weather warning as strong gusts fuel wildfire threats in Colorado

The National Weather Service has issued a rare warning for part of the Colorado Front Range as hurricane-force winds and tinder dry conditions have boosted the threat of wildfire

Head of group suing over White House ballroom says she trusts Trump-picked chairman to do his job

The president of the National Trust for Historic Preservation says she trusts the Trump-appointed chairman of a federal planning commission to do his job and seriously review President Donald Trump's proposal to build a ballroom at the White House

The disaster-prone Philippines invested billions in flood control. Then officials looted the funds

The disaster-prone Philippines invested billions in flood control. Then officials looted the funds

As DOJ begins to release Epstein files, his many victims deserve more attention than the powerful men in his ‘client list’

Powerful men connected to Jeffrey Epstein are named, dissected and speculated about. The survivors, unless they work hard to step forward, remain a blurred mass in the background.

US awards no-bid contract to Denmark scientists studying hepatitis B vaccine in African babies

The Trump administration has awarded a $1.6 million, no-bid contract a Danish university to study hepatitis B vaccinations on newborns in Africa

Young conservative women find a home in Turning Point with Charlie Kirk's widow at the helm

Young women who have grown emboldened in their conservative beliefs are attending the annual conference held by Turning Point USA

Hypothermia claims newborn in Gaza and more babies are at risk, doctor says

A doctor in Gaza says a fragile newborn boy became the second baby to die of hypothermia in recent days at Nasser Hospital

Visiting the Trevi Fountain now will cost more than just a coin toss with a 2-euro tourist fee

Tourists visiting the Trevi Fountain are now going to pay more than just the legendary coin toss over their shoulder

Scientists used specialized equipment to dive into the ocean’s ‘twilight zone.’ They found creatures never seen before

Scientists used specialized equipment to dive into the ocean’s ‘twilight zone.’ They found creatures never seen before

Kansas City-area teacher walks 16 miles for third night in a row to collect coats for children in need

Kansas City-area teacher walks 16 miles for third night in a row to collect coats for children in need

Spread of famine in Gaza Strip averted but Palestinians there still face starvation, experts say

The world’s leading authority on food crises says the spread of famine’s been averted in the Gaza Strip

Gaza no longer in famine, says global hunger watchdog, after influx of aid following ceasefire

Gaza no longer in famine, says global hunger watchdog, after influx of aid following ceasefire

Forecasters warn of ‘particularly dangerous’ fire threat in Colorado and Wyoming with 100 mph wind gusts possible

Forecasters warn of ‘particularly dangerous’ fire threat in Colorado and Wyoming with 100 mph wind gusts possible

Americans are hungry for community. So why don’t we have more European-style squares?

Americans are hungry for community. So why don’t we have more European-style squares?

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will fly by Earth Friday. Here are the latest images

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will fly by Earth Friday. Here are the latest images

How sewage can be used to heat and cool buildings

Wastewater flushed down the drain can be used to heat and cool homes and buildings in a sustainable way and climate experts say it's an untapped source of energy due to its stable temperature of approximately 70°F

I study rat nests − here’s why rodents make great archivists

An archaeologist reveals what she learned from sifting through a 200-year-old rat nest recovered from a historic Philadelphia home.

Local democracy is holding strong, but rural communities are falling behind, new survey of Michigan officials shows

Officials from 70% of Michigan’s 1,856 cities, villages, counties and townships completed the survey.

Nodding off is dangerous. Some animals have evolved extreme ways to sleep in precarious environments

Animals that navigate extreme conditions and environments have evolved to sleep in extreme ways

Warm weather and low snowpack bedevil Western ski resorts

Lack of snow is causing problems for ski resorts and other businesses in the Western U.S. that rely on wintry conditions

Forage for food—without killing your guests

Forage for food—without killing your guests

RFK Jr. wants to scrutinize the vaccine schedule – but its safety record is already decades long

Federal officials are questioning the safety of the vaccine series children receive. Here’s the story of how the childhood vaccine schedule came about.

Former NASCAR driver and 6 others dead after private jet crashes in North Carolina

Former NASCAR driver and 6 others dead after private jet crashes in North Carolina

Church repatriates sacred rock covered with petroglyphs after 14-year effort

A rock covered with petroglyphs created centuries ago by the ancestors of the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation is back home in the mountains of Utah

Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and family among 7 killed in North Carolina plane crash

Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife, and their two children are among the seven people killed in a plane crash in North Carolina

India’s push for battery recycling promises jobs, clean energy and mineral security

Reusing, recycling and repurposing batteries can reduce dependence on hard to obtain critical minerals and create a $9 billion industry, according to energy analysts

EU delays massive free-trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur

The European Commission says the European Union is delaying a massive free-trade deal with South American countries after fiery protests by farmers and last-minute opposition by France and Italy

Colorado River water negotiators appear no closer to long-term agreement

Water leaders in the U.S. West gathered this week with a hefty task hanging over their heads — figuring out a long-term plan for sharing water from the Colorado River

Kansas tribe ends nearly $30 million deal with ICE

A Kansas tribe said it has walked away from a nearly $30 million federal contract to come up with preliminary designs for immigrant detention centers after facing a wave of online criticism

Video shows Coast Guard helicopter rescue after sailboat mast snaps in rough waters off Florida

Video shows Coast Guard helicopter rescue after sailboat mast snaps in rough waters off Florida

Hurricane-force wind downs power lines, fans wildfires in Colorado with more on way

Work crews are mopping up but bracing for more after hurricane-force wind downed power lines and fanned wildfires along the Colorado Front Range and onto the Great Plains

Federal judge denies request to close Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz'

A federal judge has denied a request to close an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades known as “Alligator Alcatraz.”

Trump Media to merge with nuclear fusion company that wants to power AI

The parent company of President Donald Trump’s Truth Social media platform announced Thursday it is merging with a fusion power company, an unusual pairing of the Trump name with a futuristic clean energy venture that aims to power the next wave of artificial intelligence

Iowa 5-year-old raises $5,000 to cover dog adoption fees before Christmas

Iowa 5-year-old raises $5,000 to cover dog adoption fees before Christmas

House backs bill to speed permitting reviews for new energy and infrastructure projects

The House has approved bipartisan legislation aimed at speeding up permitting reviews for new energy and infrastructure projects and limiting judicial review

Feds pave the way for Big Tech to plug data centers right into power plants in scramble for energy

Federal regulators will allow tech companies to effectively plug massive data centers directly into power plants

Hubble Space Telescope spies dusty debris from two cosmic collisions

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has gotten a rare peek at the aftermath of two cosmic collisions — and helped scientists solve a decades-old mystery

Democrats will not release the ‘autopsy’ of their 2024 presidential loss

Democrats will not release the ‘autopsy’ of their 2024 presidential loss

Miami’s new mayor faces a housing affordability crisis, city charter reform and a shrinking budget

Eileen Higgins won a hard-fought election to become Miami’s new mayor. Now for the hard part – governing the city.

Israel launches intense airstrikes in Lebanon as deadline looms to disarm Hezbollah

Israel has carried out airstrikes on southern and northeastern Lebanon

What are gas stove manufacturers trying to hide? Warning labels

The gas industry is opposed to labels that warn consumers of the potential harms of gas stoves.

Along the Texas Coast, a new sanctuary aims to protect the endangered and rare whooping crane

Partners at the International Crane Foundation and The Conservation Fund have secured permanent protection of more than 3,300 acres of high-priority wintering habitat for whooping cranes near Port Aransas, Texas

‘This year nearly broke me as a scientist’ – US researchers reflect on how 2025’s science cuts have changed their lives

US science lost a great deal in 2025, including tens of billions of dollars of federal funding, entire research agencies and programs, and a generation of researchers.

With wolves absent from most of eastern North America, can coyotes replace them?

Wolves and coyotes feed on similar things – but their diets aren’t identical. A researcher studied predator diets to investigate their differences.

Understanding climate change in America: Skepticism, dogmatism and personal experience

Real skeptics study the evidence and ask questions, rather than taking political dogma on faith. Experiencing disasters can open more eyes to the risks.

India's Parliament approves bill to open civil nuclear power sector to private firms

India’s Parliament has approved new legislation to open the civil nuclear power sector to private companies

Catch the Ursid meteor shower as it peaks just before Christmas

The Ursid meteor shower is bringing fiery streaks to nighttime and early morning skies

Bit by bit, small US groups chip away at historic levels of social isolation

Americans are disconnected from each other at historic levels, buffeted by what a former surgeon general calls an “epidemic of loneliness.”

Rain creates a crimson spectacle on Iran's Hormuz Island for the first time this year

Rainfall this week on Iran's Hormuz Island has briefly transformed the coastline of the famed Red Beach into a striking natural scene

Unethical photographers have become a threat to these tiny, starlit frogs

Unethical photographers have become a threat to these tiny, starlit frogs

Refugee firefighters in Mauritania battle bushfires to give back to the community that took them in

Bushfires are deadly, they can break out in the blink of an eye and last for days in the vast desert of Mauritania

The Trump admin is closing a critical research center in Colorado as president spars with the state’s governor

The Trump admin is closing a critical research center in Colorado as president spars with the state’s governor

Unreliable data mask just how bad the air quality crisis is in India

India’s air-quality crisis is deepened by unreliable data

Inside Mongolia’s ‘Mars camp’: The extreme adventure that wants to turn tourists into astronauts

Inside Mongolia’s ‘Mars camp’: The extreme adventure that wants to turn tourists into astronauts

Discovery of ancient bee nests in fossils points to a never-before-seen behavior

Discovery of ancient bee nests in fossils points to a never-before-seen behavior

California threatens Tesla with 30-day suspension of sales license for deceptive self-driving claims

California regulators are threatening to suspend Tesla’s license to sell its electric cars in the state early next year unless the automaker tones down its marketing tactics for its self-driving features after a judge concluded the Elon Musk-led company has been misleading consumers about the technology’s capabilities

Trump administration moves to dissolve national climate research lab in Colorado

The Trump administration is moving to dissolve the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado

Energy Department watchdog will audit Trump's cuts of nearly $8B in clean energy grants

The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Inspector General will investigate the Trump administration’s termination of $7.6 billion in grants for clean energy projects across several states that voted for former Vice President Kamala Harris in last year’s presidential election

Colorado Springs veterans receive fully refurbished vehicles

Colorado Springs veterans receive fully refurbished vehicles

States brace for Trump's push to make oil drilling cheap again

A Republican push to make drilling cheaper on federal land is creating new fiscal pressure for states that depend on oil and gas revenue, most notably in New Mexico

Benton County evaluates flood damage while preparing for potential new flooding this week

Benton County evaluates flood damage while preparing for potential new flooding this week

Winds exceed 80 mph in the Inland NW, knocking down trees and power lines

Winds exceed 80 mph in the Inland NW, knocking down trees and power lines

Federal judge blocks Whitmer from shutting down submerged Great Lakes pipeline

A federal judge has blocked Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer from revoking an easement that allows Enbridge to run an oil pipeline through a Great Lakes channel

Pilot has minor injuries after small plane crashes in canal near Tracy, officials say

Pilot has minor injuries after small plane crashes in canal near Tracy, officials say

Saturn's moon Titan may not have a buried ocean as long suspected, new study suggests

Saturn's giant moon Titan may not have a vast underground ocean after all

California may halt Tesla sales due to ‘false advertising’ in use of term ‘Autopilot’

California may halt Tesla sales due to ‘false advertising’ in use of term ‘Autopilot’

Florida anglers set 18 saltwater fishing records in 2025, including 12 youth achievements

Florida anglers set 18 saltwater fishing records in 2025, including 12 youth achievements

Rising electricity prices and an aging grid challenge the nation as data centers demand more power

Energy projects are expensive and take a long time to build. Where to build them is often also a difficult, even controversial, question.

Where the wild things thrive: Finding and protecting nature’s climate change safe havens

Protecting places that are likely to remain cool and moist as global temperatures rise can save wildlife of all kinds, but first we have to find them.

Trump’s second term is reshaping US science with unprecedented cuts and destabilizing policy changes

The Trump administration is rewriting the 80-year-old American social contract for science research.

He left nurses a stuffed animal. After his death, it took on a new meaning

He left nurses a stuffed animal. After his death, it took on a new meaning

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos are awarding $5 million to a leader in neurodiversity education

Mega billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos have donated $5 million to David Flink, founder of the Neurodiversity Alliance

Why the weirdest sea level changes on Earth are happening off the coast of Japan

Why the weirdest sea level changes on Earth are happening off the coast of Japan

Voters are mad about utility bills. Republicans are blaming some in their own party

Voters are mad about utility bills. Republicans are blaming some in their own party

Damage from record flooding in Washington state is profound, with more on the way, governor says

Gov. Bob Ferguson says the extent of the damage in Washington state is profound but unclear after more than a week of heavy rains and record flooding

16 states sue Trump administration again over billions in withheld electric vehicle charging funds

Sixteen states and the District of Columbia are suing President Donald Trump’s administration for what they say is unlawfully withholding billions of dollars in funding for two electric vehicle charging programs

UN and Palestinians warn West Bank demolitions could permanently displace hundreds

UN and Palestinians warn West Bank demolitions could permanently displace hundreds

Texas sues utility company to recover damages from historic wildfire sparked by downed power lines

Texas is suing the utility company whose downed power lines sparked the largest wildfire in state history

Gaza families struggle to recover from days of torrential rains that killed 12 people

Palestinians in Gaza are struggling to recover from torrential rains that have battered the enclave for days, flooding camps for the displaced, collapsing buildings already badly damaged in the two-year war and leaving at least 12 dead, including a two-week-old baby

Second levee fails in Washington, forcing more evacuations, as atmospheric river renews flood threat

Second levee fails in Washington, forcing more evacuations, as atmospheric river renews flood threat

A photographer finds thousands of dinosaur footprints near Italian Winter Olympic venue

A wildlife photographer has discovered one of the oldest and largest collections of dinosaur footprints in an Italian national park

EU moves to ease 2035 ban on internal combustion cars as auto industry faces headwinds