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Strain grows on shipping industry with vessels stuck inside Hormuz

Even if the U.S. and Iran agreed to halt the war and open the Strait of Hormuz, ships trapped in the Gulf will be unable to leave without safety assurances,

Strain grows on shipping industry with vessels stuck inside Hormuz
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Multiple teachers diagnosed with breast cancer at Uxbridge, Massachusetts high school, prompting investigation

Multiple teachers diagnosed with breast cancer at Uxbridge, Massachusetts high school, prompting investigation

Multiple teachers diagnosed with breast cancer at Uxbridge, Massachusetts high school, prompting investigation
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Fiat to start sales of Grizzly SUV and Grizzly Fastback in second half of the year

Fiat will start sales of its Grizzly mid-sized SUV and Grizzly Fastback model in the second half of this year in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, with plans to expand to

Fiat to start sales of Grizzly SUV and Grizzly Fastback in second half of the year
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When private equity firms buy mobile home parks, rent increases leave residents with few affordable options in rural areas

It is far easier and cheaper to keep someone housed in a mobile home park than to build a new subsidized unit for them.

When private equity firms buy mobile home parks, rent increases leave residents with few affordable options in rural areas
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PFAS in ski wax: Despite bans, these forever chemicals linger in wax rooms, study shows – so does their health risk

New research offers a cautionary tale about the difficulty of removing ‘forever chemicals’ from the environment.

PFAS in ski wax: Despite bans, these forever chemicals linger in wax rooms, study shows – so does their health risk
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How Cubans keep going, despite US pressure and fuel blockade

Felicia de la Caridad Alvarez, a resident of Old Havana, knows a thing or two about survival.

How Cubans keep going, despite US pressure and fuel blockade
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Albanians protest over Kushner-linked luxury resort on pristine coastline

Thousands of Albanians took to the streets of Tirana on Tuesday night protesting against a development planned by a company linked with Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared

Albanians protest over Kushner-linked luxury resort on pristine coastline
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EU could lose 1.3 million jobs due to energy price surge linked to Iran war, Commission says

European automotive, construction, metals, chemicals and transport sectors could lose up to 1.3 million jobs this year as a result of a surge in energy prices caused by

EU could lose 1.3 million jobs due to energy price surge linked to Iran war, Commission says
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Electric SUV showdown: Edmunds compares the revamped Toyota bZ to the Tesla Model Y

Electric SUVs are becoming the default choice for many car buyers, shifting the question from whether to go electric to which model fits everyday life best

Electric SUV showdown: Edmunds compares the revamped Toyota bZ to the Tesla Model Y
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Videos showing groups of people entering NYC sewers at night baffle residents and investigators

A series of bizarre sightings of people popping in and out of New York’s vast, subterranean sewer system in recent days has the whole city wondering what exactly is going on

Videos showing groups of people entering NYC sewers at night baffle residents and investigators
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Rare albino buffalo named after Donald Trump for its golden locks draws crowds at Bangladesh zoo

A rare albino buffalo fondly named after Donald Trump for its distinctive blond tuft is drawing a huge crowd at the national zoo in Bangladesh’s capital

Rare albino buffalo named after Donald Trump for its golden locks draws crowds at Bangladesh zoo
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Ford to recall nearly 420,000 US vehicles over seat-belt issue, NHTSA says

Ford Motor will recall 419,967 vehicles in the U.S. as seat belts that do not retract or extend properly can fail to restrain occupants as intended, increasing the risk of injury in

Ford to recall nearly 420,000 US vehicles over seat-belt issue, NHTSA says
Education|Environment|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Ultraprocessed food scientists say Americans are ‘fed up’ with industry and government inaction

Ultraprocessed food scientists say Americans are ‘fed up’ with industry and government inaction

Ultraprocessed food scientists say Americans are ‘fed up’ with industry and government inaction
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Australian judges weigh Indigenous activist’s bid to prosecute King Charles for genocide

Three Australian appeals court judges have reserved their decision on whether an activist can prosecute King Charles III for alleged genocide of Australia’s Indigenous people

Australian judges weigh Indigenous activist’s bid to prosecute King Charles for genocide
Asia|Business|Crime|Environment|World

Fire in Delhi hotel kills at least 21, police say

At least 21 people were killed in a fire at a hotel in Delhi on Wednesday, police said, in one of the worst such incidents in the national capital in recent years.

Fire in Delhi hotel kills at least 21, police say
Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Finance|Political

California governor's primary pitted experience against promises of change

Two Democrats and a Republican are leading in early returns in California’s crowded primary in the race to replace Gov. Gavin newsom

California governor's primary pitted experience against promises of change
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Google must let UK publishers opt out of AI search under new rules

Britain has imposed new conduct requirements on Google's search services, including allowing publishers to stop their content being used to power the U.S. tech giant's AI features,

Google must let UK publishers opt out of AI search under new rules
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Tropical storm Jangmi batters Japan, cuts power to 60,000 homes

Severe tropical storm Jangmi ripped across Japan on Wednesday, with fierce winds and torrential rain disrupting transport and businesses, and knocking out power for tens of

Tropical storm Jangmi batters Japan, cuts power to 60,000 homes
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Cave rescuers investigating ‘knocking response’ in search for two missing men

Rescuers in Laos say they are investigating a possible “knocking response” deep inside a flooded cave network where two men are believed to remain trapped. The response sounds came as rescuers rappelled down a newly discovered vertical shaft that may provide a safer entry into a flooded cave and lead to a chamber where the men could be.

Cave rescuers investigating ‘knocking response’ in search for two missing men
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Swiss voters look set to reject plan to limit population at 10 million, poll shows

Swiss voters look set to reject a referendum proposal to cap the country's population at 10 million people, according to an opinion poll published on Wednesday.

Swiss voters look set to reject plan to limit population at 10 million, poll shows
Economy|Election|Environment|Finance|Political

Democrat Josh Turek and GOP's Ashley Hinson to compete for pivotal US Senate seat in Iowa

Iowa state Rep. Josh Turek won Tuesday’s Democratic primary for U.S. Senate and will next try to flip the seat currently held by GOP Sen. Joni Ernst, who is retiring

Democrat Josh Turek and GOP's Ashley Hinson to compete for pivotal US Senate seat in Iowa
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BlackRock's Atlas freezes $1 billion in Brazil renewables investments

Atlas Renewable Energy, one of South America's largest clean power generators, has put plans for $1 billion in new investments in

BlackRock's Atlas freezes $1 billion in Brazil renewables investments
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Cambodia turns to obscure UN process to resolve maritime dispute with Thailand

Cambodia is betting on a little-used UN arbitration process known as "compulsory conciliation" to resolve a long-running maritime boundary dispute with Thailand and unlock

Cambodia turns to obscure UN process to resolve maritime dispute with Thailand
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Bolivia's defense minister resigns as anti-government protests intensify

Bolivia's defense minister stepped down on Tuesday after a month of anti-government protests, two government sources said, marking the highest-level

Bolivia's defense minister resigns as anti-government protests intensify
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Japan's govt finalises $19 billion extra budget to subsidise surging fuel costs

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government on Wednesday finalised a $19 billion supplementary budget for this fiscal year to cushion the impact of rising energy

Japan's govt finalises $19 billion extra budget to subsidise surging fuel costs
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Bayer says no plans to restructure despite litigation threat

Bayer has no plans to spin off Monsanto, a representative said on Tuesday, even as the company faces an avalanche of lawsuits over its

Bayer says no plans to restructure despite litigation threat
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Scientists lose critical climate record as ocean observatory will go dark under Trump funding cuts

The Trump administration is dismantling a $386 million network of more than 900 ocean sensors funded by the National Science Foundation

Scientists lose critical climate record as ocean observatory will go dark under Trump funding cuts
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CopperTech Metals reports revenue surge in US IPO filing

CopperTech Metals reported a jump in revenue in its filing for U.S. initial public offering on Tuesday, as it looks to capitalize on the Trump administration's policy push for

CopperTech Metals reports revenue surge in US IPO filing
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NHL's Dallas Stars plan move to suburbs in 5 years, with NBA's Mavs also leaving downtown then

The Dallas Stars are planning to move north, out of downtown and to the suburb of Plano in five years

NHL's Dallas Stars plan move to suburbs in 5 years, with NBA's Mavs also leaving downtown then
Environment|Science|World

A strong El Nino may be imminent. Climate change will make its effects worse

The El Nino weather pattern is forming, and is expected to cause extreme weather around the world this year, the WMO said on Tuesday.

A strong El Nino may be imminent. Climate change will make its effects worse
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Artist suing FIFA over destruction of Dallas whale mural before World Cup

An artist has filed a federal lawsuit against soccer's international governing body over the destruction of his giant mural of swimming whales on a building in Dallas as it prepares to host World Cup matches

Artist suing FIFA over destruction of Dallas whale mural before World Cup
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Bangladesh's foreign minister defeats Cyprus' ambassador to be UN General Assembly president

Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has won a hotly contested race to be the next president of the 193-member United Nations General Assembly

Bangladesh's foreign minister defeats Cyprus' ambassador to be UN General Assembly president
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Community supports grieving family after triple homicide

Community supports grieving family after triple homicide

Community supports grieving family after triple homicide
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'Savvy's Stuffies': Girl's ER visit sparks effort to support kids in difficult situations

'Savvy's Stuffies': Girl's ER visit sparks effort to support kids in difficult situations

'Savvy's Stuffies': Girl's ER visit sparks effort to support kids in difficult situations
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New York sues over the Trump administration's deal to end an offshore wind project

New York’s attorney general is suing the Trump administration over one of its deals to end an offshore wind project

New York sues over the Trump administration's deal to end an offshore wind project
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US picks Louisiana, Oklahoma rare earth projects for $134 million funding

The U.S. Department of Energy said on Tuesday it has selected projects in Louisiana and Oklahoma for $134 million in funding to extract rare earth elements from waste streams.

US picks Louisiana, Oklahoma rare earth projects for $134 million funding
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A lot of ‘recycled’ plastic is being burned overseas – and causing widespread pollution linked to health problems

As more countries ban waste imports, plastic waste generators like the US will need to find better solutions. A few states are putting more responsibility on producers.

A lot of ‘recycled’ plastic is being burned overseas – and causing widespread pollution linked to health problems
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The Trump admin paid a French company $1 billion to not build offshore wind farms. Blue states are suing

The Trump admin paid a French company $1 billion to not build offshore wind farms. Blue states are suing

The Trump admin paid a French company $1 billion to not build offshore wind farms. Blue states are suing
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Union at Colombia's Ecopetrol launches 24-hour strike over labor talks

The main union at Colombia's state-run oil company Ecopetrol launched a 24-hour strike on Tuesday, protesting what it called a deadlock in negotiations

Union at Colombia's Ecopetrol launches 24-hour strike over labor talks
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Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket to return to flight before year ends, CEO says

Blue Origin will return its New Glenn rocket to flight before the year ends, CEO Dave Limp said late on Monday, days after one of the rockets exploded, damaging the

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket to return to flight before year ends, CEO says
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Flesh-eating screwworm detected 25 miles from US border in Mexico, USDA says

A parasitic fly that eats warm-blooded animals alive and could cause millions of dollars in economic damage was found in Mexico within 25 miles of the

Flesh-eating screwworm detected 25 miles from US border in Mexico, USDA says
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US lawmakers propose ending 12% excise tax on heavy-duty trucks

Two U.S. senators on Tuesday proposed ending the 12% federal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks, saying it could boost sales of newer, cleaner models.

US lawmakers propose ending 12% excise tax on heavy-duty trucks
Business|Economy|Environment

US states sue Trump administration over deal to scrap offshore wind project

Seven U.S. states led by New York sued the Trump administration and a French energy firm on Tuesday for canceling a major offshore wind lease off the coast of New

US states sue Trump administration over deal to scrap offshore wind project
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Stolen horses leave nurse heartbroken

Stolen horses leave nurse heartbroken

Stolen horses leave nurse heartbroken
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Rescuers search for new ways into cave in Laos where two men feared trapped

Rescuers search for new ways into cave in Laos where two men feared trapped

Rescuers search for new ways into cave in Laos where two men feared trapped
Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Frederiksen set to start a third term as Danish prime minister thanks to firm position on Greenland

Mette Frederiksen is set to begin a third term as Denmark’s prime minister by leading a center-left coalition of four parties

Frederiksen set to start a third term as Danish prime minister thanks to firm position on Greenland
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Putin's 'Davos' haunted by war and stagnation despite the swank of influencers

A right-wing U.S. influencer, a serving U.S. official and a German retail billionaire are due to attend President Vladimir Putin's "

Putin's 'Davos' haunted by war and stagnation despite the swank of influencers
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USA Rare Earth to invest $1.2 billion in South Carolina facility to boost domestic supply

USA Rare Earth said on Tuesday it will invest $1.2 billion to build a magnet manufacturing and rare earth metals facility in South Carolina, as it expands domestic production

USA Rare Earth to invest $1.2 billion in South Carolina facility to boost domestic supply
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NOAA celebrates 50 years of 'riding a roller coaster through a washing machine'

NOAA celebrates 50 years of 'riding a roller coaster through a washing machine'

NOAA celebrates 50 years of 'riding a roller coaster through a washing machine'