NAACP says US Postal Service voting plan violates settlement
SpaceX sets $135 price for blockbuster IPO, upending Wall Street convention
TransAlta to buy Blackstone-backed Colorado gas-fired plants for $1 billion
Fed policy 'a bit loose,' need it to be 'restrictive,' Logan says
Swastika flag raised at NYU leads to hate crime charges for Connecticut man
Couple vows to restore beloved 'little library' destroyed by vandals
Viral videos allege pricey Lego theft. Here's how Utah police entered the conversation
Small business owner steps in to help family whose van was stolen on vacation
Environment|Science|Travel|World
Dead gray whale found in water off California coast
Dead gray whale found in water off California coast
May 30, 2026Environment
Environment|Europe|Travel|World
Austrian protesters shut vital motorway connecting Germany to Italy
Thousands of local residents shut down Austria's Brenner motorway on Saturday, a vital north-south corridor through the Alps between Germany and Italy,
May 30, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|US
Investigators probe deadly Dallas blast as data shows natural gas leaks persist
Investigators probe deadly Dallas blast as data shows natural gas leaks persist
May 30, 2026
Environment|Science|Technology
A violent volcanic eruption may have revealed a new weapon to tackle a potent planet-heating gas
A violent volcanic eruption may have revealed a new weapon to tackle a potent planet-heating gas
May 30, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|World
What to watch for in the US-Iran memo to end the war
What to watch for in the US-Iran memo to end the war
May 30, 2026
Americas|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World
Ukraine keeps up assault on Russian oil sites as Kyiv expects more strikes
Ukrainian drone strikes have caused fires at Russian oil facilities, according to Russian officials
May 30, 2026
Asia|Environment|Health|Science|World
A visual guide to the Laos cave rescue
A visual guide to the Laos cave rescue
May 30, 2026
Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|World
Four more villagers freed from flooded cave in Laos
Four more villagers freed from flooded cave in Laos
May 29, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Travel|World
Rescuers free 4 men who had been trapped in a flooded Laos cave, search for 2 still missing
Rescue workers in Laos have safely evacuated four villagers trapped in a flooded cave for 10 days
May 30, 2026
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Finance|World
Rescuers pull four from flooded cave in Laos, two still missing
Rescuers pulled four people from a flooded cave in Laos on Saturday, Thai volunteer rescuers said, hours after another man was brought out late on Friday.
May 30, 2026
Environment|Health|Sports|Travel|World
3 climbers who fell near treacherous pass on Alaska’s Mount McKinley are dead; 1 rescued
A Latvian mountaineering group says three climbers on Alaska’s Mount McKinley who fell near a treacherous pass on North America’s tallest peak have died
May 30, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment
How a chemical tank disaster struck at the heart of a Washington state mill town
A chemical tank failure at a paper mill in Washington state this past week has struck at the heart of a historic mill town
May 30, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World
As Ebola scourges Congo, experts warn of link to eating wild animals
For many in Congo and elsewhere in Central and West Africa, there is no shame in craving wild meat, a key part of the culture
May 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science
California air regulators update a key climate program, sparking pushback from environmentalists
California air regulators have updated a key climate program Friday
May 30, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
US general meets Cuban military officials at edge of Guantanamo Bay
The top U.S. general overseeing forces in Latin America held a rare meeting on Friday with senior Cuban military officials at the perimeter of U.S.
May 30, 2026
Arts|Business|Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|World
A trivia champ, 2 brothers and a helpful grandfather were among victims of Washington tank collapse
Crews have recovered another victim from a massive chemical tank rupture at a paper mill in Washington state
May 30, 2026
Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel|US
An eclectic, off-grid Hawaii haven, 3 dead men and a suspect caught on surveillance video
Residents of Hawaii's remote and eclectic Puna district are grappling with the shocking killings of three men who were drawn to the area for its off-grid and laid-back lifestyle
May 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science
Flesh-eating screwworm found within 31 miles of US border, says USDA
A devastating parasitic fly that eats warm-blooded animals alive and could cause millions of dollars in economic damage to the U.S. economy has been
May 30, 2026
Education|Environment|Science|Technology
To travel far on cloudy days, pigeons listen to their gut
To travel far on cloudy days, pigeons listen to their gut
May 29, 2026
Environment|Health|Science|US|World
California warns of wild mushroom poisoning outbreak after 50 cases and four deaths
California warns of wild mushroom poisoning outbreak after 50 cases and four deaths
May 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World
Blue Origin investigates rocket explosion as public is warned about possible wreckage washing ashore
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin is assessing damage to its Florida launch pad after a rocket exploded during a test firing
May 29, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
SEC moves to repeal rule that requires companies to report greenhouse gas emissions and climate risk
In the latest action to undo Biden-era regulations on climate change, the Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed repealing a rule that requires some public companies to report their greenhouse gas emissions and the risks they face from global warming
May 30, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|Science
US adult cigarette smoking rate hits another all-time low
The cigarette smoking rate among U.S. adults dropped to another all-time low last year
May 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
IMF, World Bank, others warn Middle East war is straining energy supplies
The heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, World Bank and World Trade Organization warned on Friday that the war in the Middle East was straining
May 30, 2026
Asia|Environment|Travel|World
Rescuers evacuate the first of 5 villagers found trapped in a cave in Laos; 2 still missing
Rescue divers in Laos have safely evacuated the first of five villagers trapped in a cave for over a week due to floodwaters
May 29, 2026
Business|Environment|Health|World
Rescuers pull first trapped person from flooded Laos cave
A team of specialist divers said they pulled one man from a flooded cave in central Laos on Friday, as four more people remained trapped with two others still missing.
May 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Oil falls on hopes for US-Iran ceasefire agreement
Oil futures fell more than 2% on Friday, closing out their steepest weekly decline since early April as traders awaited word that the U.S., Israel and Iran
May 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Lifestyle|US|World
Tomatoes become latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze
Prices for tomatoes are up 40% over the past year, the biggest increase tracked among products in the Consumer Price Index
May 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World
GM-LG battery company delays return of laid-off workers to Ohio plant
A battery plant partly owned by General Motors is delaying the return of hundreds of workers in northeast Ohio amid continued weak demand for electric cars.
May 29, 2026
Arts|Election|Environment|Political|US|World
In California redistricting, pro-MAGA town likely to get a gay, liberal congressman
Huntington Beach, the right-leaning California city that banned the Pride flag from City Hall and elected a city council of MAGA
May 29, 2026
Economy|Environment|Europe|Health|Science|World
Record-breaking heat and dry spring leave parts of England without water
Thousands of households in southeast England were left without water or facing low pressure during a record-breaking heatwave
May 29, 2026
Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political
Colorado voted to end forced prison labor in 2018 – so why are incarcerated people in the state still working for less than $2 an hour?
Many jails and prisons are dependent on incarcerated labor to keep costs low.
May 29, 2026
Americas|Education|Environment|Science|World
Inca child mummy returned to indigenous community in Argentina
The mummy of a child from the Inca period, discovered frozen in 1905 on a mountain in northwestern Argentina, has been returned to an indigenous
May 29, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Vietnam's To Lam warns of three global crises, sets out solutions
The world is beset with multiple risks and uncertainty that countries must confront squarely, To
May 29, 2026
Arts|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|MidEast|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|US|World
When ICE ramped up enforcement, US-born workers didn’t see any economic gains
Contrary to the belief that an immigration crackdown would lead to more jobs for US-born workers, ICE enforcement hasn’t produced economic gains for Americans.
May 29, 2026
Business|Crime|Environment|Health|World
‘One of a kind’ grandfather dies in Washington chemical tank rupture
Search crews are expected to navigate treacherous circumstances as they continue efforts to recover nine people, who are presumed dead, a day after a deadly chemical tank rupture at a paper plant in Washington state killed at least two people and injured others.
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment
A rare bipartisan housing victory faces a bigger problem – Americans still can’t afford housing
If signed into law, the legislation would be the first major housing bill to pass in decades.
May 29, 2026
Environment|Europe|US|World
Chicago mayor sees Pope Leo XIV as key ally on social justice, migration after Vatican meeting
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has cast Pope Leo XIV as a global ally on social justice, migration and reparations after meeting the Chicago-born pontiff at the Vatican
May 29, 2026
Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World
Iran’s nuclear stockpile — a key part of negotiations to end the war and a focus of Trump’s — explained
Iran’s nuclear stockpile — a key part of negotiations to end the war and a focus of Trump’s — explained
May 29, 2026
Australia|Environment|Political|Sports|World
Olympics-Arrests made as police clear protest camp at 2032 stadium site
Police in Brisbane made five arrests on Friday as they cleared a protest camp from the city park where the main stadium for the 2032 Olympics will be built.
May 29, 2026
Australia|Economy|Election|Environment|Political|World
Australia's embattled Liberals tap former PM Abbott as party president, reinforcing rightward shift
Australia's struggling opposition Liberal Party installed former Prime Minister Tony Abbott, a pugnacious social conservative and campaigner against
May 29, 2026
Business|Environment|Science|Technology
Lucid to recall over 2,000 vehicles in US due to drive power issues
Electric vehicle maker Lucid is recalling 2,039 vehicles in the U.S. due to a loss of drive power that increases the risk of a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety
May 29, 2026
Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|World
BHP electrical workers to vote on strike at key Australian iron ore export hub
Hundreds of BHP electrical workers at Port Hedland in Western Australia will vote on a potential strike action, a union said on Friday,
May 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
Blue Origin rocket explodes on the launch pad during an engine-firing test
A rocket belonging to Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin has exploded during a test at the launch pad
May 29, 2026
Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|World
Electrical workers threaten strike at BHP iron ore port by end of June
Electrical workers at BHP's Port Hedland bulk export port in Western Australia may take strike action by end of the financial year on June 30, a union group said on Friday.
May 29, 2026
Crime|Economy|Environment|World
Illegal miners extract billions in Amazon gold despite Brazil crackdown, Greenpeace finds
Billions of dollars worth of gold is still being extracted illegally from Brazil's Amazon rainforest, a study by
May 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment
District court denies California parks department bid to stop Sable Offshore pipeline
A U.S.
May 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
Blue Origin rocket explodes on launchpad in a setback for bid to catch Musk's SpaceX
An uncrewed Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on a Florida launchpad during a test on Thursday, in a major setback for Jeff Bezos’ space
May 29, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|US|World
Trump's room to maneuver narrows as US, Iran close in on framework deal
President Donald Trump finds himself in a bind as he seeks to end the war against Iran: he is under pressure to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and get
May 29, 2026
Business|Environment|Health|Travel|World
They were trapped looking for gold in a flooded cave. How were they found and will they be rescued?
They were trapped looking for gold in a flooded cave. How were they found and will they be rescued?
May 28, 2026
Education|Environment|Science|Travel|World
What to know about Manhattanhenge, NYC's sunset spectacle
New York City residents and visitors are treated to a phenomenon twice a year known as Manhattanhenge, when the setting sun aligns with the Manhattan street grid and sinks below the horizon framed in a canyon of skyscrapers
May 29, 2026
Business|Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|World
Explosion and fire at a Dallas apartment building kills at least 3 people, including a child
A fire official says a huge fire has destroyed a two-story apartment building in Dallas and killed a child and at least two other people
May 29, 2026
Business|Crime|Environment|World
Crews recover the remains of 6 of the 9 workers missing after Washington chemical tank rupture
Crews have recovered the remains of six of nine workers who were missing after a chemical tank ruptured at at paper mill in Washington state, officials said Thursday
May 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
US Federal Trade Commission probes rising fertilizer prices
The U.S.
May 29, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health
Chemical tank fatally implodes at a paper and packaging plant in Washington state
At least one person has died, nine people were injured and nine others remain unaccounted for after a large vat of chemical treatment product, including hazardous materials, imploded at a paper and packaging facility in Washington state, fire officials said.
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology|World
How a tank rupture disrupted life in a tight-knit Washington town that has lived with pulp mills for generations
How a tank rupture disrupted life in a tight-knit Washington town that has lived with pulp mills for generations
May 28, 2026
Environment|Travel|World
Conditions of 4 climbers who fell on Mount McKinley unknown as rescuers try to reach them
Rescuers are trying to reach four climbers who fell on Alaska’s Mount McKinley, North America’s tallest peak, the National Park Service said Thursday
May 29, 2026
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|World
Brazil rare earths miner Viridis to sell to US, European buyers, not China, CEO says
Australian rare earths miner Viridis Mining and Minerals is in advanced discussions with potential offtake buyers in Europe and the U.S. for its
May 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World
Cheniere signs $4.69 billion deal with Bechtel to expand LNG export capacity
Cheniere Energy Partners said on Thursday it signed a contract with Bechtel Corp for engineering, procurement and construction of the first phase of its Sabine Pass LNG expansion
May 28, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Cuba sees higher risk of US military aggression as talks stall
Cuba's Deputy Foreign Minister Josefina Vidal sees the risk of U.S. military aggression against the island growing as negotiations between the nations
May 29, 2026
Environment
'Hit so hard': Storm damage in Henderson County stirs memories of Helene, official says
'Hit so hard': Storm damage in Henderson County stirs memories of Helene, official says
May 29, 2026
Business|Environment|World
Canada's South Bow flags need for 'durable' US permit before Keystone XL pipeline restart
Canadian pipeline operator South Bow needs proof that a U.S. presidential permit is "durable" before proceeding with a partial revival of the Keystone XL oil
May 29, 2026
Economy|Environment|Opinion|Political|World
Trump administration pledges $100M in aid for Cuba, but only if Catholic or other faith-based groups distribute it
The timing of the offer was thorny because it coincided with the US indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro.
May 29, 2026
Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology
Newly declassified FBI documents detail UFO sighting by officers — and one of them filmed it
Newly declassified FBI documents detail UFO sighting by officers — and one of them filmed it
May 29, 2026
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|US
Video shows deer breaking into Minnesota Montessori school
Video shows deer breaking into Minnesota Montessori school
May 29, 2026
Business|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science
San Joaquin County warns of invasive pest threat to Northern California wine industry
San Joaquin County warns of invasive pest threat to Northern California wine industry
May 29, 2026
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political
Camp Mystic health officer may practice nursing again under limited Texas license, board says
Camp Mystic health officer may practice nursing again under limited Texas license, board says
May 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle
Kansas farmers face tough wheat season amid drought, rising costs
Kansas farmers face tough wheat season amid drought, rising costs
May 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
America’s pile of emergency oil is shrinking fast
America’s pile of emergency oil is shrinking fast
May 28, 2026
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle
At least 4 hurt after large explosion destroys Dallas apartment building, DFR says
At least 4 hurt after large explosion destroys Dallas apartment building, DFR says
May 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World
EU says jet fuel market to get tighter if Hormuz situation does not improve
The market for jet fuel in the European Union could get tighter if the situation in the Strait of Hormuz does not improve within weeks, said the European Commission on
May 28, 2026
Environment|Science|Technology|World
A rare blue micromoon rises this weekend
Get set for a rare blue micromoon this weekend
May 28, 2026
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science
Bat in the house? Here’s how to remove it safely
A bat biologist walks through the steps for persuading a bat to leave your home, and what to do when a whole family decides to roost in your attic.
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Food
Tyson Foods taps board member to succeed veteran King as CEO
U.S. meatpacker Tyson Foods said on Thursday that board member and former Procter & Gamble executive Jeff Schomburger will take over as CEO from
May 28, 2026
Africa|Arts|Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|MidEast|World
Baton Rouge to Melbourne: Iran war and rising prices upend jet fuel trade
From Antwerp to the Seychelles, Baton Rouge to Melbourne, or New York to Namibia, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has upended
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science|Technology|World
It’s not just high gas prices – inflation is now spreading through the US economy
A key challenge for the Federal Reserve is that higher gas prices are inflationary, but they also reduce households’ spending power and dampen growth.
May 28, 2026
Education|Environment|Science
Massive marine predator crowned T. rex of the ocean and ‘a true terror of its time’
Massive marine predator crowned T. rex of the ocean and ‘a true terror of its time’
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World
Xpeng projects quarterly revenue below estimates on weak EV demand
Electric vehicle maker Xpeng on Thursday forecast second-quarter revenue below market expectations, underscoring a prolonged slowdown in demand and stiff competition in the Chinese
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
Federal regulator pauses review of Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern's $85 billion merger
The U.S.
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
UN chief eyes leadership cuts as part of reform push
The United Nations aims to reduce and abolish senior leadership positions over the next two years as part of its reforms, its Secretary-General said on
May 28, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Lifestyle|Political|US
SDPOA demands immediate action on patrol staffing shortages after deadly Islamic Center attack
SDPOA demands immediate action on patrol staffing shortages after deadly Islamic Center attack
May 28, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle
Mother struggles after inflatable display damages car during windstorm
Mother struggles after inflatable display damages car during windstorm
May 28, 2026
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle
'It wasn't even a close call' | Former prosecutor explains why no one was charged in Harambe's death
'It wasn't even a close call' | Former prosecutor explains why no one was charged in Harambe's death
May 28, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
Pennsylvania moms can get free support from other moms through text message service
Pennsylvania moms can get free support from other moms through text message service
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology
Protesters confront Box Elder County commissioners who approved Stratos Project data center
Protesters confront Box Elder County commissioners who approved Stratos Project data center
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World
Energy use forcing rethink of AI chip design, TSMC says
A senior TSMC executive said on Thursday that surging electricity demands from AI are making energy efficiency rather than computing power the main
May 28, 2026
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology
Pigeons may be navigating with their liver, study suggests
A study details a surprising new way into how pigeons find their way home
May 29, 2026
Economy|Environment
FACT FOCUS: Trump says Obama and Biden spent 'hundreds of millions' on reflecting pool. They did not
President Donald Trump has claimed that the Obama and Biden administrations spent “hundreds of millions of dollars” to fix the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and alleged that renovations he is currently overseeing will be much more economical
May 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World
Iceland's parliament votes to hold referendum on EU accession talks in August
Iceland's parliament on Thursday voted in favour of holding an August 29 referendum to begin European Union accession talks, supporting the government's two-step plan
May 29, 2026
Business|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel
Dealership’s viral bird tenants have officially moved out
Dealership’s viral bird tenants have officially moved out
May 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
Ohio suspends data center tax break as tech firms face pressure to pay the cost to power AI
Ohio is suspending a tax break that has been critical to its competition with other states to attract the massive new facilities that power and train artificial intelligence chatbots
May 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Australia launches record $1.4B lawsuit against 3M over 'forever chemicals' at defense bases
Australia is suing the U.S. company 3M for over $1.4 billion due to contamination from “forever chemicals” in firefighting foam at defense bases
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Chevron files request to acquire offshore Greek block, energy ministry says
U.S. oil major Chevron has filed an official request to take over a 70% stake from Greece's Helleniq Energy in an offshore block southwest of Greece, the Greek energy
May 28, 2026
Environment|World
Rescuers hopeful they can pull 5 villagers from flooded Laos cave soon
Rescuers hopeful they can pull 5 villagers from flooded Laos cave soon
May 27, 2026
Environment|Health|Science
Happy, who taught researchers that elephants can recognize themselves, is euthanized at Bronx Zoo
A Bronx Zoo elephant who gave researchers new insights and became the crux of a closely watched animal rights case has died
May 28, 2026
Africa|Arts|Asia|Business|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|World
Viral fame spares ‘Donald Trump’ buffalo from Eid sacrifice in Bangladesh
A rare albino buffalo in Bangladesh - nicknamed "Donald Trump" for its distinctive blond tuft - has been spared from Eid al-Adha sacrifice after a last-minute government
May 27, 2026
Asia|Environment|Science|World
Rescuers in Laos say more oxygen needed to save 7 people trapped in cave
The leader of a Thai volunteer group helping to extract seven people trapped in a cave in Laos
May 28, 2026
Africa|Crime|Education|Environment|World
Kenyan girls' school fire kills 16 students, injures 79
A fire tore through a dormitory at a girls' secondary school in a town in Kenya's Rift Valley overnight, killing at least 16
May 28, 2026
Environment|Science|World
Global temperatures to reach near-record highs in next five years, report finds
Average global temperatures are forecast to reach near-record levels in the next five years, with Arctic temperatures expected to
May 28, 2026
Business|Environment|Science|World
Think it's hot now? The next five years will smash records, UN says
A new report from the United Nations weather agency gives a three-out-of-four chance that the next five years will average more than 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial temperatures
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World
Australia sues 3M for $1.4 billion over PFAS 'forever chemicals' contamination
The Australian government said on Thursday it had launched legal action against 3M over contamination from firefighting foam supplied by the U.S. company
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Toyota sales drop for third month on declines in China, Middle East
Toyota Motor on Thursday said global vehicle sales fell for a third consecutive month in April, hit by sharp declines in China and the Middle East.
May 28, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|World
Plans for the Gaza International Stabilization Force are in question as troop pledges stall
An international stabilization force promised for Gaza has yet to materialize three months after it was announced at an event hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump
May 28, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle
Some brands say their jeans are eco-friendly. Here's how to find a pair that's actually sustainable
Your jeans have probably passed through cotton farms, dye houses and wash facilities before reaching your closet
May 28, 2026
Environment|Travel|World
Divers find 5 villagers alive in a flooded cave in Laos after more than a week trapped in darkness
Five villagers trapped in a flooded cave in central Laos for over a week have been found alive
May 27, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World
Chief Megaron vows to take the legacy of Brazil's indigenous leader Raoni forward
Chief Megaron Txucarramae, a 75-year-old leader of Brazil’s Indigenous Kayapo people, has spent decades defending
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
Bayer sued for allegedly monopolizing US market for GMO corn seeds
Bayer used illegal and anti-competitive practices to monopolize the U.S. market for genetically engineered corn seeds, reaping "hundreds of millions, if not
May 28, 2026
Business|Crime|Environment|Health|Science|World
Eleven feared dead in Washington state chemical vat rupture, operation moves to recovery effort
The search for nine people missing after a chemical tank imploded and ruptured a day earlier in Washington state has moved from a rescue to a
May 28, 2026
Business|Environment|Health|Science|Technology
West Coast chemical emergencies raise questions about the safety of massive industrial tanks
There are millions of chemical tanks around the U.S., and experts say it is exceedingly rare for them to fail
May 28, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|World
9 missing after Washington paper mill tank rupture and officials say there's no hope of survivors
Crews are resuming the search for nine people presumed killed at a Washington state paper mill where a chemical tank ruptured
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Political|Science|US|World
Fair housing groups file lawsuit arguing a federal rule change removes protections
Fair housing groups have filed a lawsuit over a rule change by the Trump administration that they allege reverses decades of lending protections and opens the door to discrimination against Black people, Latinos and other minorities
May 28, 2026
Business|Crime|Environment|Health
11 presumed dead as recovery efforts resume in Washington chemical tank rupture that sent contamination into Columbia River
11 presumed dead as recovery efforts resume in Washington chemical tank rupture that sent contamination into Columbia River
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health
California residents evacuated due to chemical tank threat return home but fears remain
Residents were back in their homes near a chemical tank that overheated in Southern California
May 28, 2026
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World
Scientists newly identify species of tiny, blue octopus that fits in the palm of your hand
Scientists newly identify species of tiny, blue octopus that fits in the palm of your hand
May 28, 2026
Asia|Crime|Environment|World
International expert divers race to rescue seven villagers trapped in Laos cave
Volunteer cave divers demonstrating the “extremely remote and hostile,” environment as they navigating through the cave attempting to rescue seven villagers. They experienced “flood waters, collapsed hazards and high risk of contaminated air quality” while navigating inside the mine. The seven villagers who entered the Lao’s cave on May 20 in search of gold, have been trapped for nearly a week.
May 26, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World
The Latest: Trump convened his Cabinet as talks to end Iran war remain in flux
President Donald Trump convened his Cabinet on Wednesday at a precarious moment for talks aimed at ending the Iran war, saying “things are going very well” days after insisting a settlement was “largely negotiated.”
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Oil settles 5% lower as investors await updates on US-Iran peace deal talks
Oil prices fell 5% to their lowest level in over a month on Wednesday as investors awaited updates on a framework of a U.S.-Iran deal to end their
May 27, 2026
Arts|Crime|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science
How Arizona finds the home of human remains
How Arizona finds the home of human remains
May 28, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment
California man accused of stealing 1,000 gallons of diesel in series of fuel thefts
California man accused of stealing 1,000 gallons of diesel in series of fuel thefts
May 28, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle
DoorDash driver caught on camera stealing tips from server working a Memorial Day double shift
DoorDash driver caught on camera stealing tips from server working a Memorial Day double shift
May 28, 2026
Crime|Environment|Health
1 dead, 3 others injured after SUV veers off road and crashes into river, CHP says
1 dead, 3 others injured after SUV veers off road and crashes into river, CHP says
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Election|Environment|Political|World
Peru presidential candidates' mining plans cast doubt on investment, industry leader says
The president of Peru's National Society of Mining, Petroleum and Energy (SNMPE) on Tuesday warned that opposing mining policies from the two presidential
May 27, 2026
Asia|Environment|World
Rescue teams find five trapped in Laos cave, search for two more continues
Five people who had been trapped inside a cave in Laos for about a week were found alive on Wednesday, as dozens of
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology
Trump's domestic shipping waiver has not cut gasoline prices by much, data shows
President Donald Trump’s waivers allowing foreign-flagged ships to move oil and fuel between U.S. ports have had little impact on
May 27, 2026
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Boeing increasing 737 production after consulting FAA
Boeing is increasing 737 production to 47 jets a month, up from 42, after consulting with the Federal Aviation Administration, Boeing CEO Kelly
May 27, 2026
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Royal Caribbean scraps Mexico water park after environmental backlash
Cruise company Royal Caribbean has abandoned its plan to build a large water park on Mexico's southern Caribbean coast after authorities denied environmental permits
May 27, 2026
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Former Canadian minister to quit seat over environmental concerns, shrinking Carney's government
Former Canadian cabinet minister Steven Guilbeault said on Wednesday he plans to step down from his seat in parliament, citing his desire to fight for environmental
May 27, 2026
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Community honors Nicole Amor, Minnesota soldier killed in Kuwait, with memorial stone
Community honors Nicole Amor, Minnesota soldier killed in Kuwait, with memorial stone
May 27, 2026
Economy|Environment|World
Puerto Rico governor announces emergency to fight worsening coastal erosion
Puerto Rico’s governor has announced a state of emergency following critical coastal erosion along the U.S. territory’s north coast
May 27, 2026
Environment|Health|Science|World
WHO urges ceasefire in Congo to contain Ebola as cases surge
(Corrects paragraph 5 to state that North and South Kivu provinces are partially controlled by M23 rebels, not that North Kivu is held by M23 and South Kivu is controlled by the Alliance Fleuve Congo;
May 27, 2026
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Canada turns from US to Europe as Iran war propels aluminium higher
Canada is pushing more of its aluminium towards Europe to make the most of higher premiums on offer, after its neighbour the United States
May 27, 2026
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Stocks eke out record closing highs, oil slides as markets eye US-Iran peace progress
Wall Street stocks showed little conviction on Wednesday, inching to all-time closing highs, while crude oil prices retreated as investors assessed
May 27, 2026
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COSCO products tanker leaving Strait of Hormuz, oil traffic still limited
An oil products tanker operated by Chinese shipping group COSCO was in the process of crossing through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, after two crude
May 27, 2026
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Exxon wins shareholder backing for legal move to Texas
Exxon Mobil shareholders on Wednesday approved the company's plan to redomicile in Texas, marking a win for the top U.S. oil producer after
May 27, 2026
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A warmer world creates bigger and more damaging hailstones, study says
A new study says the size and damage from hailstones will increase in a warming world
May 27, 2026
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Climbers meet in Nepal to discuss the challenges of scaling Mount Everest
Climbers and officials have met in Kathmandu to discuss the risks of scaling Mount Everest
May 27, 2026
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Bolivia clears path to send troops onto streets to calm protests
Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz on Wednesday took steps toward potentially declaring a state of emergency as anti-government protests have escalated in the early months of
May 27, 2026
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Defence-driven demand powers surge in US listings by mining firms
There has been a surge in mining companies seeking U.S. listings this year, but even more striking is the change in language as firms explicitly target
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
Nuclear firm Newcleo to list on Nasdaq in a deal valuing it at $2.4 billion
Nuclear energy company Newcleo has entered an agreement to list on the Nasdaq stock exchange through a merger with NewHold Investment Corp III, the firm
May 27, 2026
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Chevron shareholders reject proposal for independent board chair
Chevron shareholders rejected a proposal that would have required an independent board chair separate from the CEO role, according to preliminary voting
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology
AI is replacing humans in responding to some surveys – but simulated opinions are not the same as public opinion
AI models can simulate the answers thousands of people would provide to a survey, but the results aren’t a reliable measure of what real people would actually say.
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
Blackout risks are rising – why neighboring power grids can’t just send extra electricity where it’s needed
Western states are figuring out how to make electricity-sharing work, but it isn’t easy. Texas learned that the hard way.
May 27, 2026
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Record-breaking 71-pound blue catfish caught in West Virginia
Record-breaking 71-pound blue catfish caught in West Virginia
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology
Battery maker ProLogium to list on Nasdaq in $3.8 billion SPAC deal
Taiwanese battery maker ProLogium Technology will go public in New York through a merger with blank-check vehicle Translational Development Acquisition Corp in a $3.8 billion deal,
May 27, 2026
Environment|Science|Travel|World
In the lowest place on Earth, a sea is rapidly dying — and no one can agree how to save it
In the lowest place on Earth, a sea is rapidly dying — and no one can agree how to save it
May 27, 2026
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‘Exploding oil.’ What the heck is Trump talking about?
‘Exploding oil.’ What the heck is Trump talking about?
May 27, 2026
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Hantavirus cases from cruise outbreak rise to 13 following new case in Spain, WHO says
The number of cases of Hantavirus linked to a cruise ship at the centre of an outbreak has increased to 13, the head of the World Health Organization
May 27, 2026
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Fed's Logan: world may need to cut use of oil and natural gas
The world may need to find a way to get by on less oil and gas if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed much longer due to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, Dallas Federal Reserve
May 27, 2026
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China allows fresh urea exports amid Iran war-fuelled fertiliser crisis, sources say
China has issued export quotas for urea fertiliser, sources with direct knowledge of the matter said, a move that could help ease soaring global prices for one of the world's most
May 27, 2026