Trump hails US exceptionalism before veering into darkly political speech to usher in America 250
Read full article: Trump hails US exceptionalism before veering into darkly political speech to usher in America 250President Donald Trump has ushered in the 250th anniversary of American independence with soaring rhetoric about American exceptionalism before veering into a darkly political speech with warnings about communism.
Trump pardons former Abramoff partner, 9 people convicted of violating vehicle emissions controls
Read full article: Trump pardons former Abramoff partner, 9 people convicted of violating vehicle emissions controlsPresident Donald Trump on Friday pardoned 11 people, including a former business partner of Washington lobbyist Jack Abramoff and nine people identified by the White House as having helped people bypass emissions control systems on vehicles.
Wildfire southwest of Denver forces thousands to evacuate and destroys more than 160 structures
Read full article: Wildfire southwest of Denver forces thousands to evacuate and destroys more than 160 structuresA wildfire burning southwest of Denver forced the evacuation of thousands of residents and destroyed more than 160 structures as erratic winds pushed the blaze across two Colorado counties.
Albanian police use tear gas and pepper spray as Tirana protest turns violent
Read full article: Albanian police use tear gas and pepper spray as Tirana protest turns violentAlbanian police clashed with protesters in Tirana during a demonstration against government corruption and a luxury development linked to Jared Kushner, son-in-law of U.S. President Donald Trump.
MORE HEADLINES
Finding freedom from the heat on July 4th will be a challenge in eastern US
Read full article: Finding freedom from the heat on July 4th will be a challenge in eastern USGaining freedom from the heat will be a challenge this Independence Day in the eastern U.S., and it's already starting ahead of the holiday weekend.
This air conditioning strategy is the sweet spot for saving energy and money, experts say
Read full article: This air conditioning strategy is the sweet spot for saving energy and money, experts saySome of us have been told it's more energy-efficient and cost-effective to turn off our air conditioning when we leave home for work.
Sightings of humpback whales surge in Rio de Janeiro, fueling demand for whale-watching trips
Read full article: Sightings of humpback whales surge in Rio de Janeiro, fueling demand for whale-watching tripsHumpback whales are increasingly spotted off Rio de Janeiro as their population recovers from past commercial whaling.
Texas leads nation in proposed power plants for data centers, which would emit large amounts of greenhouse gases
Read full article: Texas leads nation in proposed power plants for data centers, which would emit large amounts of greenhouse gasesNearly half of the power plants planned to supply electricity for data centers would be in Texas. Experts warn they will emit significant pollution that could harm the health of communities nearby.
A marine heat wave caused seabird deaths off California. El Nino could worsen the die-off
Read full article: A marine heat wave caused seabird deaths off California. El Nino could worsen the die-offMany seabirds are starving to death as a marine heat wave lingers off California and fish seek deeper, cooler waters.
Trump administration seeks to stomp out all fires quickly, reviving policy that has been discredited
Read full article: Trump administration seeks to stomp out all fires quickly, reviving policy that has been discreditedThe deaths of three firefighters in Colorado are casting a spotlight on the Trump administration’s creation of a new federal fire agency and its revival of a previously discredited policy to stomp out all wildfires quickly.
Cypriot natural gas could start flowing from ExxonMobil's discoveries by 2033
Read full article: Cypriot natural gas could start flowing from ExxonMobil's discoveries by 2033Natural gas could start flowing from two undersea deposits ExxonMobil discovered off Cyprus by 2033, the company's Vice President of Global Exploration John Ardill said, helping to turn the east Mediterranean island nation into a new European energy hub.
Warming climate, pollution and unplanned growth push Kashmir’s lakes toward disappearance
Read full article: Warming climate, pollution and unplanned growth push Kashmir’s lakes toward disappearanceClimate-exacerbated heat increases and unpredictable rainfall combined with unplanned urban growth have resulted in nearly half the lakes in the mountainous, India-controlled Jammu and Kashmir region disappearing or becoming highly polluted in the last six decades.
Europe's record heat has overwhelmed Paris mortuaries and left families in distress
Read full article: Europe's record heat has overwhelmed Paris mortuaries and left families in distressA record-breaking heat wave has overwhelmed mortuaries in Paris, leaving funeral directors struggling to find space for bodies.
Central Europe sizzles as heat records are smashed in Switzerland, Denmark and Czech Republic
Read full article: Central Europe sizzles as heat records are smashed in Switzerland, Denmark and Czech RepublicA heat wave is hitting central and eastern Europe, with record temperatures in Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Denmark.
Utah declares a state of emergency and restricts fireworks as US largest wildfire grows
Read full article: Utah declares a state of emergency and restricts fireworks as US largest wildfire growsUtah is restricting fireworks as the largest wildfire in the nation grows, fueled by dry conditions and gusting winds.
Appeals court rejects Trump EPA bid to abandon rule restricting deadly soot pollution
Read full article: Appeals court rejects Trump EPA bid to abandon rule restricting deadly soot pollutionA federal appeals court has rejected the Environmental Protection Agency’s attempt to abandon a Biden-era rule that sets tough standards for deadly soot pollution.
Europe's extreme heat would be impossible without climate change, scientists say
Read full article: Europe's extreme heat would be impossible without climate change, scientists sayThe record-breaking heat that’s scorching Europe day and night this month would not have been possible without climate change, according to a new study.
Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says
Read full article: Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service saysA top official at the National Park Service says a liner along the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was cut with a sharp knife or razor this month, causing damage to the foam sealant installed as part of a $16 million rehabilitation project.
Supreme Court ruling blocks thousands of lawsuits against the maker of Roundup weedkiller
Read full article: Supreme Court ruling blocks thousands of lawsuits against the maker of Roundup weedkillerThe Supreme Court has sided with the maker of Roundup weedkiller, blocking thousands of lawsuits alleging it failed to warn users the product could cause cancer.
Paris court gives French oil company TotalEnergies 6 months to tighten its climate policies
Read full article: Paris court gives French oil company TotalEnergies 6 months to tighten its climate policiesA Paris court has ruled that energy company TotalEnergies must account for its consumers’ greenhouse gas emissions.
Lawmakers demand answers as turmoil over Reflecting Pool repair continues
Read full article: Lawmakers demand answers as turmoil over Reflecting Pool repair continuesCongressional Democrats are calling for investigations into renovations at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, as the ongoing drama over the president’s problem-plagued, $16 million rehabilitation project continues to roil the capital.
Colombia's vote may reshape the Amazon's future as political winds shift across Latin America
Read full article: Colombia's vote may reshape the Amazon's future as political winds shift across Latin AmericaAbelardo de la Espriella, set to be Colombia’s president, has intensified debate over the future of the Amazon.
In a visit to Capitol, Jessie Diggins and other Olympians push for climate change solutions
Read full article: In a visit to Capitol, Jessie Diggins and other Olympians push for climate change solutionsOlympian Jessie Diggins visited Capitol Hill with her four medals in hand to advocate for clean air, clean water and a healthy planet.
US says chemical maker Chemours to pay $450M to settle 'forever chemicals' case
Read full article: US says chemical maker Chemours to pay $450M to settle 'forever chemicals' caseThe Trump administration has reached a multi-state settlement with chemical giant Chemours Co. over years-long, illegal discharges of synthetic “forever chemicals” used to make products resistant to water, grease and stains.
Troubled Reflecting Pool faces fresh scrutiny over vandalism claims and duck deaths
Read full article: Troubled Reflecting Pool faces fresh scrutiny over vandalism claims and duck deathsPresident Donald Trump says six people have been arrested over recent damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
California intends to sue Trump administration over deal to end offshore wind project
Read full article: California intends to sue Trump administration over deal to end offshore wind projectCalifornia intends to sue the Trump administration over its deal to end an offshore wind project proposed off the state’s central coast.
Trump administration announces $17.5 billion in loans for 10 new large nuclear reactors
Read full article: Trump administration announces $17.5 billion in loans for 10 new large nuclear reactorsThe Trump administration is providing $17.5 billion to speed the development of 10 new large nuclear reactors to meet the skyrocketing power demand from massive data centers.