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Indonesia appoints labour union chief as new environment minister

JAKARTA, April 27 - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has appointed a labour union chief as the country's new environment minister, the palace said on Monday, replacing Hanif Faisol Nurofiq, who

Iran war fertiliser squeeze could spell trouble for next year's grain harvests

Farmers around the world are facing the second surge in fertiliser prices in four years due to the Iran war.

Researchers say remote Lake Superior island's wolves are thriving as packs prey on moose

Researchers say more wolves are roaming a remote Lake Superior island, using moose as one of their primary food sources

LNG tanker orders gain pace despite mixed outlook from Iran war

Global orders to build liquefied natural gas carriers (LNGC) are set to rebound this year after a 2025 slump as growing LNG output and vessel fuel

Barclays raises 2026 Brent price forecast to $100 per barrel

Barclays on Friday raised its 2026 Brent crude forecast to $100 per barrel, noting that prices could rise further if disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz persist longer than expected.

Tsunami survivor battles wildfire to protect hometown in Japan's northeast

Ryota Haga was in high school when the biggest earthquake ever recorded in Japan triggered a deadly tsunami and swept away his

The Iran war has the world buying more clean energy. China stands to benefit the most

The Iran war has the world buying more clean energy. China stands to benefit the most

The threat of light pollution puts the world’s darkest skies in the Atacama Desert at risk

The Atacama Desert in Chile offers some of the clearest views of the universe, thanks to its dry climate, high altitude and isolation from light pollution

Strikes in Ukraine and Russia kill at least 16 on Chernobyl anniversary

Strikes across Ukraine, Russian-occupied territory and Russia have killed at least 16 people

2 University of South Florida doctoral students were promising young researchers. Now a roommate is charged in their killing

2 University of South Florida doctoral students were promising young researchers. Now a roommate is charged in their killing

A fast-growing Georgia wildfire tops 31 square miles, with evacuations possible

One of two large wildfires in southeastern Georgia continues to grow and now exceeds 31 square miles

Sickness, cold killed nearly 30 sloths at a Florida import warehouse in 2024 and 2025

Disease and cold temperatures killed nearly 30 sloths at a Florida import warehouse in 2024 and 2025, according to a state report

Family returns home 19 months after Helene

Family returns home 19 months after Helene

Ukraine marks 40th anniversary of Chornobyl disaster under cloud of war

Ukraine commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster on Sunday, amid fears that Russia's four-year war could spark a repeat of the world's

The world is entering a new era of wildfire. This huge blaze shows how hard they are to tackle

The world is entering a new era of wildfire. This huge blaze shows how hard they are to tackle

Australia's Wong to visit Japan, China, South Korea to discuss energy security

Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Sunday said she would visit Japan, China, and South Korea this week for talks on energy security in the face of disruptions

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

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Pope Leo says those who wage war are thieves stealing away our peaceful future

Pope Leo on Sunday described those who wage wars and appropriate the earth's resources as thieves who rob the world of a peaceful future, issuing a warning about the use of

Federal judge weighs mandating air conditioning in the United States’ largest prison system

Federal judge weighs mandating air conditioning in the United States’ largest prison system

Japan deploys hundreds of firefighters as wildfires rage in north

Japan has deployed 1,400 firefighters and dozens of Self-Defense Force personnel to battle mountain blazes that have been raging in the north

Despite Russia’s war, one Ukrainian city still gathers for midnight Chernobyl vigil

Ukrainians gathered in the city of Slavutych to remember those affected by the Chernobyl nuclear disaster 40 years ago

Early Chernobyl victims buried in Moscow cemetery

In the weeks after the April 26, 1986, explosion and fire at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, it was difficult to get any information about the scope of the disaster, aside from terse announcements from the government of the Soviet Union

Dirk Kempthorne, former Idaho governor and U.S. Interior secretary, dies at 74

Former Idaho Gov. and U.S. Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne has died at age 74

Talks stumble as Iran's top diplomat leaves Pakistan and Trump says he told envoys not to go

The latest attempt at ceasefire talks between the U.S. and Iran appears to have failed

Georgia wildfires that destroyed more than 120 homes continue to threaten residents

Two wildfires in southeastern Georgia continue to threaten homes and lives as officials warn that strong winds could spread the flames

Roommate charged with two counts of murder in death, disappearance of two USF students

Authorities have filed murder charges against the roommate of a Bangladeshi doctoral student who disappeared with his girlfriend from the University of South Florida

Trees are magic. In Newport, volunteers are working to expand their healthy reach

On Newport’s south side, historic and opulent mansions sit on an avenue with mature trees that help cool the neighborhoods, clean the air and foster wildlife

Tick season seems to be off to a fast start, and some experts worry about future illnesses

Tick season seems to be off to a fast start, with an unusually high number of bites already reported across the country

Trump's disdain for wind power creates political turbulence for Republicans in coastal Virginia

President Donald Trump's attempts to cancel offshore wind projects have drawn opposition not only from environmentalists but also from Republicans

Firefighters in northern Japan struggle to contain blazes as over 3,000 people evacuated

More than 1,000 firefighters in northern Japan battled to contain two wildfires for a fourth straight day on Saturday, as the blazes pushed

Homes destroyed, pets lost and precious memories burned to ashes in Georgia wildfires

Homes destroyed, pets lost and precious memories burned to ashes in Georgia wildfires

EU considers helping with Mideast energy infrastructure to bypass conflict zones

Top European Union officials say the bloc is looking into funding alternative energy infrastructure in the Middle East that would circumvent conflict hot spots like the Strait of Hormuz

Wildfires abound in US Southeast, Georgia suffers record property losses

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp declared an emergency on Friday for 91 counties in his state, where authorities are battling two major wildfires that have caused

Oil prices end volatile session mixed but up sharply for the week on supply worries

Oil prices whipsawed in volatile trade on Friday, but were higher on the week, as traders weighed supply disruptions against the

Texas finds Camp Mystic's flood emergency plan deficient for reopening

Camp Mystic, the Christian summer camp for girls where 27 people died in a 2025 flash flood, cannot be licensed to reopen, Texas authorities said, citing nearly two

Pattern shift brings back-to-back days of severe weather threats to central US

Pattern shift brings back-to-back days of severe weather threats to central US

Violent tornado tears through Oklahoma town, damaging 40 homes but sparing lives

Officials say a powerful storm churned up multiple tornadoes that barreled through Oklahoma, damaging at least 40 homes and sending emergency crews door-to-door in a hard hit neighborhood

What's all the buzz about? Melania Trump is growing the White House honey program with a new beehive

Melania Trump is growing the White House honey program

Growing wildfires blamed for death of Florida firefighter and destruction of 120 Georgia homes

Officials say a volunteer firefighter has died battling a wildfire in Florida, while two large fires in Georgia have destroyed more than 120 homes

Trump says he will be looking into banks regarding Los Angeles wildfires

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A dozen US states weigh data center curbs; Maine governor vetoes bill

The Democratic governor of Maine, Janet Mills, vetoed a bill that would have made it the first ​U.S. state to impose a moratorium on large new data centers, saying the

Only five ships pass through Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours

Only five ships, including one Iranian oil products tanker, have passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, Friday shipping data showed,

VCU to create memorial for people, most of African descent, whose remains were dumped in a well

A Virginia university has approved funding for a memorial for dozens of people, most of African descent, whose bodies were taken from their graves for use by medical students and then dumped in a forgotten well

Colorado's wildlife crossings can reduce animal-vehicle crashes by 90% — would you pay $5 to build more?

Colorado's wildlife crossings can reduce animal-vehicle crashes by 90% — would you pay $5 to build more?

Canada greenlights Enbridge gas pipeline expansion in test of Carney approval process 

Canada has approved a C$4 billion ($2.93 billion) expansion of Enbridge's Westcoast natural gas pipeline system in British Columbia, the first major

Maine governor blocks first US state freeze on new data centers

The Democratic governor of Maine, Janet Mills, on Friday vetoed a bill that would have made it the first U.S. state to impose a moratorium on large

US legal adviser says Iran war justified by Tehran's 'aggression' over decades

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'Million-dollar tip' leads former musician to olive oil glory

'Million-dollar tip' leads former musician to olive oil glory

Idaho couple donates 330 acre 'oasis' to land trust to create a nature preserve instead of subdivisions

Idaho couple donates 330 acre 'oasis' to land trust to create a nature preserve instead of subdivisions

SLB seeks to pass on costs as Iran war disrupts supply chains (April 24)

SLB said it is seeking to recover higher costs from customers after the

US, EU deepen cooperation on critical minerals with eye to broader agreement

The U.S. and the European Union on Friday deepened their coordination on critical minerals as part of a broader push by Western allies

API, farm groups urge Congress to back year-long E15 sales as prices rise

Groups representing ethanol producers, farmers, and fuel retailers urged Congress on Thursday to allow gas stations to sell higher-ethanol gasoline blends year-round to

Nuclear reactor maker X-Energy valued at $11.9 billion in stellar Nasdaq debut

X-Energy shares surged 30.9% in their Nasdaq debut, fetching the company a valuation of $11.9 billion and signaling strong interest in the

Second border wall construction underway in Southern Arizona

Second border wall construction underway in Southern Arizona

Curiosity rover detects building blocks of life in first-ever experiment on Mars

Curiosity rover detects building blocks of life in first-ever experiment on Mars

Golden effort: Corner man dedicates years to cleaning up his community

Golden effort: Corner man dedicates years to cleaning up his community

Missouri governor signs restrictions on THC products into law

Missouri governor signs restrictions on THC products into law

The wide-brimmed Sombrero galaxy is revealed in all its splendor by a telescope in Chile

The Sombrero galaxy and its glowing halo of stars have never looked this good

EU prepares to clash with US again over shipping carbon levy

European Union countries agreed on Friday to keep pushing for a global price on shipping's CO2 emissions in U.N. talks next week,

France kept climate change off G7 agenda to avoid clash with US

France wound up a meeting of G7 environment ministers on Friday defending its "pragmatic" decision to keep climate change off the agenda to avoid a clash with the U.S. U.S.

FWC investigation finds dozens of sloths died before Orlando attraction opening

FWC investigation finds dozens of sloths died before Orlando attraction opening

Massive dead snake found along side of Wisconsin highway

Massive dead snake found along side of Wisconsin highway

How the Supreme Court will have a major impact on the economy this spring

How the Supreme Court will have a major impact on the economy this spring

Giant wooden troll unveiled at Museum of Danish America in Elk Horn

Giant wooden troll unveiled at Museum of Danish America in Elk Horn

Trump grants 90-day Jones Act waiver extension to curb energy costs

President Donald Trump granted a 90-day extension to a shipping waiver that makes it easier to move oil, fuel and fertilizer around the United States, the White

Forty years after nuclear disaster, Ukraine's Chornobyl plant is haunted by war

Denys Khomenko betrays no emotion recalling the night last year when a Russian strike drone tore into

Georgia blaze shows how climate change has led to more wildfires in the East

Wildfires are often thought to be a problem for Western North America, but climate change and other factors are making fires nastier in the East, especially this year

Mitsubishi Motors recalls over 108,000 vehicles in the US over liftgate issue

Mitsubishi Motors is recalling 108,046 vehicles in the U.S. as a ruptured gas spring cylinder or an unexpected falling liftgate could increase the risk of injury, the U.S.

Meet the baby koala hiding in its mom’s pouch at a Florida zoo’s new Outback habitat

The Palm Beach Zoo in Florida has two reasons to celebrate

Iran war leaves seafarers stranded in the Gulf

Ankit Yadav, a seafarer from India, has been stuck on a boat at an inland Iranian port for about 2-1/2 weeks, surviving with his three fellow mariners

Northern Japan wildfires prompt mass evacuations as flames spread

Two forest fires continued to spread toward residential areas in a northern Japanese town on Friday, prompting authorities to expand evacuation orders to more than 3,000

Norfolk Southern's profit fell 27% as it didn't collect big insurance payments for Ohio derailment

Norfolk Southern railroad’s first-quarter profit fell 27% because it didn’t collect big insurance payments related to the East Palestine, Ohio, derailment and its planned merger with Union Pacific added to its costs

Boom in cremation hides surprising truths about what Americans really want when they die

A new study suggests that the decades-long march toward cremation may not last forever – particularly if Gen Z’s preferences pan out.

‘Affordable’ Pittsburgh doesn’t have enough affordable housing – here’s why

For a quarter of its residents, Pittsburgh isn’t an affordable place to live. A contested housing policy is at the center of efforts to change that.

What is black garlic? How heat and humidity turn a pungent ingredient mild and slightly sweet

A food chemist explains how black garlic is made, and how its health benefits are promising but still under-researched.

How you store produce can make it last longer

How you store produce can make a major difference in how long it lasts

Indonesia reaffirms it has no plan to impose tolls in Malacca Strait

Indonesia has no plan to impose tolls on ships passing through the Malacca Strait, its finance minister said on Friday, after his comments about

As Roundup maker goes to Supreme Court, Americans worry about pesticides, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows

Most Americans are worried about pesticides and oppose shielding companies from lawsuits over hazardous products, according to a

Giant ice tower delays opening of Everest climbing route

Hundreds of mountaineers are stranded at the Himalayan base camp for Mount Everest as a crevasse strewn with chunks of ice, including one towering block

Schrödinger’s ceasefire

Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend. From the Editor Hello Morning Bid readers!

Russia says new EU sanctions will hurt developing countries

Russia said on Friday that new European Union sanctions on its oil and gas would hurt developing countries and the EU itself, and promised to retaliate.

Moldova parliament votes to end energy state of emergency

Moldova's parliament voted to lift the country's energy state of emergency from Saturday, which had been imposed after Russian attacks in neighbouring Ukraine knocked

War, drought, aid shortfall to fuel hunger in 2026, global report says

Conflict, drought and shrinking aid will keep global hunger at critical levels in 2026, with food insecurity expected to worsen in some of the world's

Hundreds of Everest hopefuls are waiting at base camp as glacier blocks route to summit

Hundreds of Everest hopefuls are waiting at base camp as glacier blocks route to summit

Czech power company ČEZ signs deal with Rolls-Royce SMR to prepare for first small nuclear reactor

Czech power company ČEZ has signed a deal with U.K. company Rolls-Royce SMR to prepare for building the first small modular nuclear reactor in the Czech Republic

China will send giant pandas to Atlanta again

China is sending two giant pandas to Zoo Atlanta, the China Wildlife Conservation Association says

Minneapolis campaigners press Swiss National Bank to dump Palantir investment

The Swiss National Bank should sell its $1.1 billion stake in Palantir Technologies, campaigners from Minneapolis said at a meeting of the central bank on

Powered land and zombie projects: Real estate in the age of AI

Land left dormant by the decline of the chemical industry in northeastern England has taken

Explosion of invasive 'janitor fish' sparks mass removal operation in Indonesia's capital

Authorities in Indonesia’s capital are seeking to remove at least 10 tons of janitor fish from the city’s waterways

A massive, unstable ice block stalls Everest climbers at base camp

A massive ice block on the route above Mount Everest's base camp is delaying climbers seeking to scale the world's highest peak

Australian lithium miner PLS says energy security concerns driving demand growth

PLS is seeing deepening and broadening demand for lithium, partly driven by energy security concerns, CEO Dale Henderson said on

Iran war hits Asia's polyester suppliers to global fast fashion

A surge in fossil fuel prices since the Iran war is squeezing polyester suppliers and garment makers across

A tiny Arctic village in Alaska is trying to revive its polar bear tourism industry

A small Indigenous village in Alaska wants to reclaim its status as a top spot for polar bear tourism

US still delivering weapons to Ukraine, Zelenskyy says, as Prince Harry visits Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says U.S. weapon deliveries to Ukraine haven't stopped despite the Iran war

WHO global alliance delivers 100 million childhood vaccine doses since 2023

More than 100 million vaccine doses have been delivered to 18.3 million children worldwide since 2023 under a global drive to reverse pandemic-related declines

Key takeaways from a report into the deadly plane crash at LaGuardia Airport

Federal investigators have released a preliminary report on last month's deadly airplane crash at a New York City airport

South Georgia wildfires destroy homes, force evacuations

More than 50 homes and structures were destroyed this week and at least 1,000 others were threatened on Thursday by wildfires in southeast Georgia that sent

Fortescue spends more on green energy, keeps shipment forecast steady

Australian miner Fortescue announced further spending on green energy on Friday, as it seeks to insulate itself from global oil market volatility, while keeping its full-year

Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool gets a blue coating as Trump tackles renovation project

President Donald Trump is having the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool coated in a swimming pool surface hued in “American flag blue,” covering a decades-old granite surface that he said was “leaking like a sieve” and would take years to replace

Elon Musk lays out Terafab AI chip project plan

Tesla chief Elon Musk said on Wednesday the electric vehicle maker plans to use Intel's next-generation 14A manufacturing process to make chips at its Terafab project, an advanced

Fire brought under control at Russia's Tuapse oil terminal

Firefighters have brought under control a blaze that broke out at Russia's Black Sea Tuapse oil refinery after a Ukrainian drone attack, local officials said on Thursday.

Michigan is off the hook in lawsuit over 2020 dam collapse that flooded communities

Michigan regulators have been cleared of liability in a 2020 dam failure that flooded communities, destroyed more than 100 homes and drained a popular summer lake

Debris from Hurricane Helene is helping fuel Georgia's wildfires

Fallen trees and limbs scattered across Georgia by Hurricane Helene more than a year ago are now helping fuel destructive wildfires in the state

Offshore wind farms take shape along Rhode Island's coast, even as Trump wants to stop them

Offshore wind turbines roughly three times the height of the Statue of Liberty were spinning far off the coast of Rhode Island on Thursday, sending clean electricity to the region

Firefighter heard ‘stop stop stop’ before deadly LaGuardia collision – but didn’t know who the warning was for, NTSB finds

Firefighter heard ‘stop stop stop’ before deadly LaGuardia collision – but didn’t know who the warning was for, NTSB finds

San Francisco school cleans up for Earth Day with inspiration from Pixar film 'Hoppers'

San Francisco school cleans up for Earth Day with inspiration from Pixar film 'Hoppers'

'He was such a light': Parents of Sussex boy run over by school bus speak about their son

'He was such a light': Parents of Sussex boy run over by school bus speak about their son

Hawaii family found a lifeline in Phoenix

Hawaii family found a lifeline in Phoenix

Colombia's Ecopetrol to buy 26% stake in Brazil's Brava, seeks majority control

Colombia's state oil firm Ecopetrol has agreed to buy a stake of around 26% in Brazilian energy firm Brava, in a deal that could result in the Colombian company taking

Musk sounds cautious tone on robotaxis amid slower-than-expected rollout

The rollout of Tesla’s fledgling robotaxi business is going more slowly than expected, several Wall Street analysts said, following

US EEOC Chair violated ethics rules halting LGBTQ cases, complaint alleges

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1 man injured, another rescued after window washing platform collapses in downtown Des Moines

1 man injured, another rescued after window washing platform collapses in downtown Des Moines

Teen launches Saipan relief mission after Category 5 typhoon

Teen launches Saipan relief mission after Category 5 typhoon

Port to consider moving forward with proposed $256M Navy SEAL Museum on San Diego waterfront

Port to consider moving forward with proposed $256M Navy SEAL Museum on San Diego waterfront

Esparto explosions: Devastating Pyrotechnics owner in Yolo County after arrest at Disney World

Esparto explosions: Devastating Pyrotechnics owner in Yolo County after arrest at Disney World

Rain and heat threaten strawberry crops

Rain and heat threaten strawberry crops

Thieves destroy nearly 75 fire hydrants to steal metal parts, putting lives at risk

Thieves destroy nearly 75 fire hydrants to steal metal parts, putting lives at risk

Ferndale Rat Patrol ramping up efforts to help residents combat chronic rodent problems

Ferndale Rat Patrol ramping up efforts to help residents combat chronic rodent problems

Cuba sees short-term relief as Russian oil begins to flow

Cubans this week began to reap the benefits of a recent 100,000 metric ton delivery of Russian oil, a temporary lifeline for the energy-starved nation and

From beauty to transportation, a lack of water and power forces Cubans to change their routines

A lack of water, money and electricity combined with a U

A massive kraken-like octopus may have prowled the seas during the age of dinosaurs

The top predator prowling the seas during the age of the dinosaurs 100 million years ago may have been an octopus

NextEra expects agreements on Japan-backed gas-fired data center projects within three months

NextEra Energy expects to finalize agreements within about the next three months for giant natural gas-fired power projects that will be backed by

Pope Leo decries migrants being treated 'worse than house pets'

Pope Leo on Thursday decried the world's treatment of immigrants, saying that often migrants and refugees seeking to escape violence or

France investigates suspected tampering with weather sensors after Polymarket bets

France investigates suspected tampering with weather sensors after Polymarket bets

Higher fuel costs due to Iran war mean fewer people will receive aid globally, NRC says

The Iran war is having a devastating humanitarian impact globally with higher energy prices making everything from filling the tank of an aid lorry to

US farm agency to move research and food safety staff from Washington

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US oil executives expect crude output to rise as Iran war continues, survey shows

U.S. oil executives expect domestic production to rise as the ongoing war in Iran upends global supplies and pushes crude and fuel prices higher,

Freeport delays recovery of flagship Indonesian mine; shares down more than 8%

Freeport-McMoRan, the world's largest publicly traded copper producer, said on Thursday it expects a slower-than-anticipated recovery at its flagship Grasberg mine in Indonesia

Worst spring drought on record grips US, fueling wildfires and water worries

Worst spring drought on record grips US, fueling wildfires and water worries

Archaeological digs in Amazon provide clues about Indigenous inhabitants before colonization

Paving roads in the Amazon rainforest often causes deforestation that threatens the people who live there

Nearly century-old gasoline tanks found leaking under parking lot in Harrison Township

Nearly century-old gasoline tanks found leaking under parking lot in Harrison Township

‘They are going to be rejected again’: NASA chief faces grilling on Trump’s budget proposal

‘They are going to be rejected again’: NASA chief faces grilling on Trump’s budget proposal

Applied Digital signs $7.5 billion AI data center lease with US hyperscaler

Applied Digital has signed a long-term lease worth $7.5 billion with an unnamed U.S.-based hyperscaler at its new Delta Forge 1 site, it said on Thursday, strengthening its

Panama Canal says $1 million-plus auction slots reflect temporary surge in demand

The Panama Canal Authority said on Thursday that some ships had recently paid more than $1 million for crossing slots at auction, but said the unusually high prices

Trump likes a naval blockade. But Iran presents big differences from Venezuela and Cuba

President Donald Trump has turned to naval blockades to pressure the governments of Venezuela, Cuba and now Iran to meet his demands

Flesh-eating bacteria concerns in Long Island waters are growing. Here's why.

Flesh-eating bacteria concerns in Long Island waters are growing. Here's why.

Bats master the dark with sound. WPI engineers hope their drones do the same in dangerous situations.

Bats master the dark with sound. WPI engineers hope their drones do the same in dangerous situations.

More countries are turning to nuclear power 40 years after the Chernobyl disaster

The 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster fueled global fears about nuclear energy and slowed down its development in Europe and other regions

School gardens help students learn science and connect with agriculture – but making them happen isn’t easy

In an urbanized and globalized world, most kids aren’t directly connected to agriculture. School gardens can help them learn where their food comes from.

Iran war pushing more than 30 million back into poverty, UN development chief says

More than 30 million people will be pushed back into poverty by the impacts of the Iran war including disruptions to fuel and fertiliser supplies just

Teck quarterly profit beats estimates on record copper sales, higher prices

Teck Resources on Thursday beat analysts' estimates for first-quarter profit, aided by an increase in copper prices and record sales, while the company's proposed merger with

Dow flags higher costs, capacity risks from prolonged Middle East disruptions

Chemicals maker Dow said on Thursday it expects supply disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict to persist through 2026, warning of higher costs and potential

US military says it seizes another oil tanker associated with Iran

The U.S. military hsa seized another tanker associated with the smuggling of Iranian oil

Brazil's VP Alckmin, a negotiator of the Mercosur-EU deal, sees it as relief in a turbulent world

Brazil’s Vice President Geraldo Alckmin says the trade deal between South American bloc Mercosur and the European Union offers some solace at a time when unilateral moves have dominated the geopolitical landscape

Hong Kong fire victim returns to search for memories of his dog

Nearly five months after a devastating blaze tore through Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court residential complex, Jason Kong took a small

US drivers turn to EV rentals as gasoline prices surge

Early signs of a shift toward electric vehicles have emerged for U.S. car rental companies as customers become wary of paying more at the pump

Protein-maxxing, GLP-1s have US farmers betting on peas and lentils

 Aaron Smith, a fifth-generation pea and lentil farmer in northern Idaho, says

Scientists trace latest interstellar comet's home to a cold, isolated corner of the Milky Way

A new study suggests that the comet that rambled past us from another star last year likely originated in a cold, isolated corner of the galaxy that had yet to gel into its own solar system

Hormuz crisis throws spotlight on world's largest 'chokepoint' - the Malacca Strait

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has forced policymakers in Asia to face questions over the security of other maritime chokepoints, including the Strait of Malacca,

Jaguar Land Rover to recall over 170,000 US vehicles over loss of drive power

Jaguar Land Rover is recalling 170,169 vehicles in the U.S. due to loss of drive power, the U.S.

A look at China's behind-the-scenes role in Iran war diplomacy

China's behind-the-scenes role in efforts to de-escalate the Iran conflict has been gaining attention

Residents in rural Sudan say the Iran war has made it harder to get medicines

Some people in Sudan say they have struggled to obtain medicines, and the war in Iran has made that worse

China teases new aircraft carrier in video, vows to build up islands

China teased in a video an aircraft carrier that could be its fourth, and the first

China’s $24 billion pet food market heats up as local brands challenge global players

In a dedicated pet mall in the centre of Beijing, Liu Xin shops for Chinese-branded, ready-made beef and chicken meals for her 2

1 in 5 Americans may have a dangerous toxin in their tap water

1 in 5 Americans may have a dangerous toxin in their tap water

Two die following chemical leak in West Virginia

Two people died following a chemical leak at a silver catalyst plant in Kanawha County, West Virginia, on Wednesday, officials said.

USDA to expand acreage surveys to more US farmers

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US Senate poised to advance ICE, border funding plan after marathon voting session

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Fire after Ukrainian attack at Russia's Tuapse refinery hits air quality

A large contingent of Russian firefighters was battling a blaze for the third day on Wednesday at the Tuapse oil refinery on the Black Sea after a Ukrainian drone attack, and

Wildfires across Georgia and Florida destroy more than 50 homes and force evacuations

Wildfires have intensified intensifying across the U.S. Southeast

Kennedy Center officials pledge transparency on renovations after Trump takeover

Officials at the John F.

Asian elephant calf makes her public debut at DC's National Zoo

The hottest new celebrity in Washington, D.C., is Asian elephant calf Linh Mai

Chemical leak at a West Virginia plant kills 2 people and sends 30 more to hospitals, officials say

Authorities say a chemical leak at a West Virginia plant has killed two people and sent about 30 others to the hospital, including one person in serious condition

Water to surge into drought-depleted Lake Powell but at costs elsewhere

Desert canyons in eastern Utah will be churning this spring with huge volumes of water in a desperate attempt to keep a reservoir on the Colorado River generating electricity

US intercepts three Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters, sources say

The U.S. military has intercepted at least three Iranian-flagged tankers in Asian waters and is redirecting them away from their positions near India, Malaysia

USDA to announce next phase of agency reorganization this week, agriculture secretary says

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Iran seizes ships in Strait of Hormuz after US calls off renewed attacks

Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, tightening its grip on the strategic

Kinder Morgan tops quarterly profit estimates amid rising natural gas demand

Kinder Morgan exceeded Wall Street expectations for first-quarter profit on Wednesday, as the pipeline operator benefited from increased U.S. natural gas demand

Two year closure was his idea, says Trump’s new Kennedy Center leader, defending dramatic move

Two year closure was his idea, says Trump’s new Kennedy Center leader, defending dramatic move

Tesla profits rose in the first quarter as Musk teases debut of new Roadster

Tesla's profit rose in the first quarter as its car sales rebounded from a sharp slump in 2025

US farm secretary says USDA is speaking with White House daily on high fertilizer prices

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Legally blind, teenage storm spotter builds team to cover Utah's 'blind spots'

Legally blind, teenage storm spotter builds team to cover Utah's 'blind spots'

UN leadership candidates vow to pursue reform and core principles

Candidates to become the next head of the United Nations vowed on Wednesday to revitalize the troubled organization by pursuing reforms,

New tool helps visualize water use — and what’s not reaching the Great Salt Lake

New tool helps visualize water use — and what’s not reaching the Great Salt Lake

Coffee companies launch satellite-based program to track deforestation

Several coffee companies and coffee traders are launching a new system to track deforestation related to coffee cultivation around the world, JDE Peet's, one of the

Homeowner surprised by swarm of 30,000 bees

Homeowner surprised by swarm of 30,000 bees

Heavy rain on snow is testing aging dams across Michigan and Wisconsin – this is the future in a warming world

Days of intense rain and snowmelt overwhelmed old dams and breached roads, forcing evacuations. Nearly half the counties in Michigan – often seen as a climate haven – were under a state of emergency.

County tells Hacienda, Monterey Mini Cow Company to halt unpermitted operations

County tells Hacienda, Monterey Mini Cow Company to halt unpermitted operations

Milwaukee Common Council votes to rename Cesar Chavez Drive after abuse allegations

Milwaukee Common Council votes to rename Cesar Chavez Drive after abuse allegations

'It was all a miracle’ Man rescued after days lost in wilderness

'It was all a miracle’ Man rescued after days lost in wilderness

Brighton City Council votes to demolish century-old historic landmark despite community pushback

Brighton City Council votes to demolish century-old historic landmark despite community pushback

Proxy advisor ISS urges ConocoPhillips shareholders to vote for independent board chair

Proxy advisor ISS on Wednesday recommended that ConocoPhillips shareholders vote in favor of a proposal calling for an independent board chair, citing the need for stronger

US-based Virtus and Indian partner to restart Congo copper miner Chemaf in 2027, union executive says

U.S.-based Virtus Minerals and Indian partner Lloyds Metals & Energy plan to restart full production at Congolese copper and cobalt miner

Condom maker may raise prices because of Iran war

Condom maker may raise prices because of Iran war

$28 billion and counting: Europe tallies the cost of another energy crisis

$28 billion and counting: Europe tallies the cost of another energy crisis

From paint to flights, Iran war lifts costs, darkens outlooks

Companies from consumer goods to travel and mining warned on Wednesday that the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran is

Boeing posts smaller-than-expected loss as recovery gains traction, shares jump

Heavy rain and snowmelt are hurtling large chunks of ice into northeastern Michigan homes

Large chunks of ice have rammed into homes along Michigan's Black Lake in the northeastern Lower Peninsula as constant spring rainfall and winter melt have flooded homes and threatened to overflow stressed dam systems

Supreme Court rules for Michigan in its fight to shut down an aging energy pipeline

The Supreme Court has sided with Michigan in ruling that the state’s lawsuit seeking to shut down a section of an aging pipeline beneath a Great Lakes channel will stay in state court

Searchers find the body of 1 of 6 missing crew from a ship that overturned during a typhoon

Authorities have found the body of one of the six missing crew members from a cargo ship that overturned near the Northern Mariana Islands during a typhoon

Philip Morris trims annual profit forecast amid nicotine pouch uncertainty

Philip Morris International cut its annual profit forecast on Wednesday amid regulatory uncertainty over its Zyn nicotine pouches and rising competition in

Waiting for 'safe and sustainable' strait crossings, top shipping execs say

Safe and sustainable passage through the Strait of Hormuz is what top shipping companies require before the world's sees much oil or cargo

USDA and Palantir sign $300 million software purchase agreement

The U.S. Department of Agriculture and software company Palantir Technologies on Wednesday announced the signing of a $300 million Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).

Rivian starts production of R2 SUVs, deliveries expected later this spring

Rivian on Wednesday started production of its smaller R2 SUVs, with customer deliveries expected later this spring, the electric-vehicle maker said,

Cape Cod researcher says newly found 1949 whale recording is critical discovery: "I'm getting goosebumps"

Cape Cod researcher says newly found 1949 whale recording is critical discovery: "I'm getting goosebumps"

This small sea area between Europe and Africa is the site of 124 shipwrecks, archaeologists find

This small sea area between Europe and Africa is the site of 124 shipwrecks, archaeologists find

Warmer weather could impact miller moths during migration

Warmer weather could impact miller moths during migration

In Mexico, flagship Mayan tourist train leaves trail of broken pledges

Deep in Mexico's Maya jungle, brilliant white lights blaze improbably in the wilderness: a maintenance depot for a flagship multi-

TE misses quarterly revenue estimates, flags price hikes due to Iran war

Electronic equipment maker TE Connectivity missed quarterly Wall Street expectations on Wednesday and warned it may have to pass higher raw-material costs on

GE Vernova lifts 2026 outlook as AI boom fuels power equipment demand

GE Vernova on Wednesday raised its annual forecasts for revenue and adjusted core profit margin, betting on surging demand from data centers and grid infrastructure

It’s a sing-off! Myth-busting about birds and sex when it comes to defending the nest

Males aren’t the only angry birds defending their territory. A clever test finds which songbirds step up to fight off intruders and the role monogamy plays.

HEPA air purifiers may boost brain power in adults over 40 – new research

The gain isn’t huge, but it’s a notable improvement – similar to what people experience when they start exercising more.

Rotavirus cases in children are rising – but a highly effective vaccine has slashed hospitalizations from the virus by 80% in 2 decades

As rotavirus spreads this season, doctors worry that falling vaccination rates may endanger kids.

Once punished for weaving, this Mexican artisan uses her loom for LGBTQ+ resistance

Xaneri Merino, a transgender woman and artisan from southern Mexico, was once punished for weaving in her Indigenous community, where men are largely barred from weaving

The fee you didn’t know you were paying to leave a country

The fee you didn’t know you were paying to leave a country

Tables turn as Republicans face gas-price attacks they once used on Democrats

Tom Barrett tapped into voter frustration over high gas prices as part of his successful 2024 run for Congress in Michigan.

Thailand can borrow $15.55 billion by October without raising debt ceiling, minister says

Thailand's government has room to borrow up to 500 billion baht ($15.55 billion) by October without raising the public debt ceiling, its finance minister said on

Peru pipeline rupture followed years of regulator warnings, documents show

A pipeline rupture that crippled Peru's energy grid in March followed years of documented warnings from regulators to pipeline operator TGP about

Iran war conflict could create systemic gas demand destruction, says top sector official

The natural gas demand destruction currently resulting from the Iran war as governments implement measures to mitigate the crisis risks becoming

Climate doom and gloom? Try laughing instead. Activists embrace joy in the fight to save Earth

Across the world, groups of activists, teachers and psychologists are tackling one of the world’s most daunting problems — human-caused climate change — with laughter, dancing, hugs and most especially joy

Exploring barefoot trails on 2 continents as a way to connect with nature this Earth Day

Barefoot trails located around the world invite visitors to get close to nature in a different way

The Iran war could drive up costs for petroleum-derived products like clothes and crayons

The Iran war’s most tangible and immediate effect for many people outside the Middle East has been spiking gasoline prices

An intense marine heat wave has California in its crosshairs, with impacts set for land and sea

An intense marine heat wave has California in its crosshairs, with impacts set for land and sea

Japex aims to quadruple oil and gas output in 10 years, eyes US expansion

Japan Petroleum Exploration said on Wednesday it plans to quadruple its oil and gas output over the next decade, investing 1.16 trillion yen ($7.3 billion)

Researchers have spent decades breeding better potatoes for chips, and their work isn't done

There’s a surprising amount of science in a bag of potato chips

Ford to recall over 140,000 US vehicles over damaged wires

Ford is recalling 140,201 Ranger vehicles in the U.S. as damaged wires can create an electrical short and cause a fire in the A-pillar area, increasing the risk of injury or a crash, the U.S.

How the Iran war oil and gas supply shock compares with past disruptions

The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have caused the biggest oil supply disruption on record by daily output lost, though

UK's Senior expects 2026 performance above expectations on stronger aerospace demand

Aerospace and defence supplier Senior Plc on Wednesday said it expects its 2026 performance to be "comfortably better" than prior expectations after strong demand in the first

USTR Greer urges US allies to pay more for critical minerals, FT reports

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has told American allies they must pay more for critical minerals sourced from outside China, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. 

Ukraine says some Russian missiles fly near Chornobyl, risking major accident

Russia has repeatedly launched drones and missiles on a flight path near the disused Chornobyl nuclear plant during attacks on Ukraine, elevating the risk

In the US, where people breathe increasingly dirty air, one small city stands out

In the US, where people breathe increasingly dirty air, one small city stands out

Back home, Hong Kong fire victim gathers memories from the ashes

Dorz Cheung was at work when one of Hong Kong's deadliest fires broke out in November.

Japan exports rise for seventh month as AI demand blunts Mideast risks for now

Japan's exports rose for a seventh straight month led by demand tied to artificial intelligence that has for now blunted the impact of trade disruptions

South32 cuts Australia manganese outlook on cyclone impact, flags Middle East risks

Diversified miner South32 cut its full‑year forecast on Wednesday for its Australia Manganese unit after wet-season rainfall and Tropical Cyclone Narelle disrupted operations, and

Tiny Pacific nations face tough choices on food, fuel posed by Iran war

Far-flung Pacific nations are reeling from the impact of a global fuel crisis as authorities scramble to manage energy supplies while families must

GM delays next-gen EV truck program, Crain's Detroit reports

General Motors is indefinitely delaying its next-generation full-size electric truck program, including the GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado, which was set to start in

Anthropic's Mythos model accessed by unauthorized users, Bloomberg News reports

A small group of unauthorized users has accessed Anthropic's new Mythos AI model, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing documentation and a person familiar with the matter.

US transportation secretary seeks $10 billion for air traffic control overhaul

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Meta breaks ground on over $1 billion data center in Oklahoma's Tulsa

Meta Platforms said on Tuesday it has begun construction on a new data center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a project valued at more than $1 billion, as the Facebook-parent races to build

United Airlines echoes industry caution as Iran war fuel surge squeezes margins

United Airlines on Tuesday forecast second-quarter and full-year profits below Wall Street estimates as higher jet fuel prices squeeze margins and

Video shows moment family reels in rare 10-foot great white shark

Video shows moment family reels in rare 10-foot great white shark

Florida wildfire strands Amtrak passengers for over 24 hours

Florida wildfire strands Amtrak passengers for over 24 hours

Stray dog search prompts Blue Ridge Parkway closures, draws welfare concerns

Stray dog search prompts Blue Ridge Parkway closures, draws welfare concerns

US forces board a sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, the Pentagon says

U.S. forces have boarded an oil tanker previously sanctioned for smuggling Iranian crude oil in Asia

College students save man trapped in apartment fire

College students save man trapped in apartment fire

Federal judge strikes down some Trump administration actions that have slowed clean energy projects

A federal judge in Massachusetts has struck down some of the Trump administration’s orders slowing down the development of clean energy

Pope criticizes colonization of Africa's minerals as he arrives in Equatorial Guinea

Pope Leo XIV has denounced the “colonization” of minerals and the “lust for power” in Equatorial Guinea at the end of his four-nation African trip

US judge blocks Trump administration actions stymieing wind, solar projects

A federal judge on Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump's administration from enforcing a series of permitting policies that wind and solar energy

Santa Rosa's Safari West bottle‑feeds baby giraffe goat milk from Coke bottle to keep it alive

Santa Rosa's Safari West bottle‑feeds baby giraffe goat milk from Coke bottle to keep it alive

Bay Area marijuana growing business still awaiting policy changes to ease industry woes

Bay Area marijuana growing business still awaiting policy changes to ease industry woes

4 birds still missing after break-in at Marysville falconry facility

4 birds still missing after break-in at Marysville falconry facility

Fish struggle in Jordan River as low runoff leaves water dangerously shallow

Fish struggle in Jordan River as low runoff leaves water dangerously shallow

This farmer credits homemade 'Hobbit Hole' greenhouse with saving crops from freeze

This farmer credits homemade 'Hobbit Hole' greenhouse with saving crops from freeze

Water rushes into elementary school amid severe storm flooding

Water rushes into elementary school amid severe storm flooding

Burlington residents face flooding as Fox River overflows into homes, parks

Burlington residents face flooding as Fox River overflows into homes, parks

Ukraine completes Druzhba pipeline repairs, hoping to unlock blocked EU loan

Ukraine has completed repairs on a damaged oil pipeline and is preparing to resume flows

First commercial fusion plant nears construction in US, Commonwealth CEO says

Construction of what could be the world's first commercial plant to generate power with fusion, the process that powers the stars, is set to start in

Sullivan & Cromwell law firm apologizes for AI 'hallucinations' in court filing

Sullivan & Cromwell, a premier Wall Street law firm, apologized to a federal judge for submitting a court filing with inaccurate citations and

Alaska Air says fares hold as fuel surge tests earnings

Alaska Air Group said on Tuesday strong travel demand and higher fares are helping offset a sharp rise in fuel costs, even as

Mideast crises divide Europe as it grapples with rising fuel costs and policy toward Israel

Europe's top diplomats are meeting in Luxembourg to address multiple crises, including the ongoing war in Ukraine and economic instability due to the conflict in Iran

US announces ceasefire extension with Iran

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A well site explosion triggers a large fire and evacuations in Texas, but no injuries

Authorities say an explosion at a Texas natural gas or oil well site has set off a large fire, leading to some evacuations, but no injuries

Farmer delays own recovery to help neighbors rebuild

Farmer delays own recovery to help neighbors rebuild

Video captures plane striking power line before hard landing near Salinas Airport

Video captures plane striking power line before hard landing near Salinas Airport

Could marijuana odor lead to fines in Arizona?

Could marijuana odor lead to fines in Arizona?

Tesla California registrations slide as incentives fade, industry body says

Tesla vehicle registrations in California dropped 24.3% in the first quarter, marking the steepest decline in the state, according to a report released on Tuesday by the

Goldman Sachs maintains 2026 copper price, surplus forecasts

Goldman Sachs on Tuesday maintained its forecast for the copper price to average $12,650 per metric ton this year and its estimate of a 490,000-ton 2026 surplus for the metal.

Northeast flower and fruit farmers grapple with whiplash weather

The abrupt swing from hot weather to cold across the Northeast didn't just have people scrambling for discarded jackets, it also is affecting some farmers

Like ‘driving to San Francisco and back, every week’: In rural America, cancer patients face tall hurdles to get care

Like ‘driving to San Francisco and back, every week’: In rural America, cancer patients face tall hurdles to get care

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The forecast is just the beginning: Sign up for the CNN Weather newsletter

Research at Chernobyl and Fukushima shows how radioactive materials move in the environment

Radiation risk can be measured, understood and controlled in ways that keep people safe, including from contaminated foods.

Japan, Mexico agree on energy cooperation as Iran war disrupts supplies

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum spoke by phone on Tuesday and agreed to enhance their cooperation on energy, Japan's foreign

Nigeria's Dangote taps Honeywell to expand plastics and detergent petrochems

Nigeria’s Dangote oil refinery has reached a deal with Honeywell to use the U.S. industrial group's technology to build up production of petrochemicals for

EU weighs more US jet fuel, cleaner aviation amid Iran war strains

The European Union will provide guidance to airlines on how to handle issues such as airport slots, passenger rights and public service obligations in the

War in Iran is causing biggest energy crisis in history, IEA says

The conflict between Iran and the United States and Israel is creating the worst energy crisis ever faced by the world, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA)

Protesters urge Gov. Evers to intervene in beagle rescue at Dane County farm

Protesters urge Gov. Evers to intervene in beagle rescue at Dane County farm

Consumers are lost at sea as seafood sustainability grows more complex

What makes seafood sustainable

Data centers don’t have to be a burden on local communities – and can even support them by generating power and repurposing waste heat

Two engineers explain how data center design, construction and operation can help the facilities support their communities.

Hurricanes devastated Florida’s East Coast – then seagrass made an unexpected comeback

After years of collapse, seagrass in Florida’s Mosquito Lagoon rebounded unexpectedly following 2022 hurricanes, offering new insight into ecosystem resilience.

As the planet warms, scientists burn homes to figure out how to best protect them in wildfires

Scientists are using controlled fires to study how to protect homes from wildfires

Signs of economic instability emerge in Oakland County, one of Michigan’s wealthiest

A sociologist’s analysis of a Michigan county reveals pockets of economic instability as rising housing costs continue to pressure residents.

Umbilical cord blood may hold clues for a child’s risk of developing Type 1 diabetes

Genetics may only partially determine a newborn’s risk of developing Type 1 diabetes. Screening umbilical cord blood could lead to earlier treatments to prevent or reduce disease.

Placebo effect can work as well as real medicine – but your body may need permission to use it

The placebo effect is more than just mental – it’s a biological system that can measurably improve a patient’s symptoms. But someone else needs to activate it – creating a risk of manipulation.

France's Engie discussing refund for US offshore wind projects with Trump administration

French utility Engie is in talks with the Trump administration about a possible refund for its U.S. offshore wind project leases amid the president's

Russia cuts oil output in April, sources say

Russia was forced to reduce oil output in April due to Ukrainian drone attacks on ports and refineries, as well as a halt to crude supplies via the only remaining Russian oil

Russia to halt Kazakhstan's oil flows to Germany via Druzhba, sources say

Russia is set to stop oil exports from Kazakhstan to Germany via the Druzhba pipeline starting from May 1, three industry sources said on Tuesday.

Equifax profit jumps on US mortgage strength, maintains revenue outlook

Credit bureau Equifax reported a jump in first-quarter profit on Tuesday, as higher loan demand lifted its U.S. mortgage business, and maintained its full-year revenue outlook,

Sweden's Einride to deploy 75 electric trucks for Amazon's US freight network

Swedish trucking company Einride said on Tuesday it has partnered with Amazon.com to deploy 75 manually operated electric heavy-duty trucks and supporting charging infrastructure

Spring’s first meteor shower takes place this week. Here’s how to watch

Spring’s first meteor shower takes place this week. Here’s how to watch

Highlights of Pope Leo XIV's trip to Africa

Pope Leo XIV’s trip to Africa was so dizzying in its complexity that it recalls some of the early globe-trotting odysseys of St. John Paul II

Oil spills from the Iran war are visible from space

Oil spills from the Iran war are visible from space

US firm in key Congo minerals deal overstated its mining experience, documents and sources show

A U.S. firm central to the Trump administration's push to secure critical minerals from Congo overstated its mining experience, Reuters has found.

Canadian military aims to show it can go it alone in the Arctic

Over the past three months, Canadian soldiers conducted a more than 5,000-kilometer snowmobile patrol in extreme Arctic conditions traveling

China flexes energy leverage as the Philippines, US start annual war games

China on Tuesday implied energy assistance for the Philippines could be tied to Manila holding military drills with the U.S. and other allies, as its top

Chornobyl first responder says few survive 40 years on

Petro Hurin says his health has never been the same since he was sent 40 years ago to clear the Chornobyl

Volkswagen to cut capacity further by one million cars, CEO tells Manager Magazin

Volkswagen plans to cut its production capacity by another one million cars, CEO Oliver Blume said in an interview with business news outlet Manager Magazin published on Tuesday.

Biofuels back in vogue as Iran war triggers oil price surge

Soaring oil prices in the wake of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran are driving renewed demand for biofuels as the need to tackle a fossil fuel

Iran war fuel hike adds $100 to long-haul flight cost, study says

Disruption to global oil supplies from the Iran war has added more than $100 to the price of long-haul flights from Europe, a

Germany's big carmakers used to lead the race in China, but now they're 'for the parents'

More than 40 years after Volkswagen stole the show at its first Chinese auto fair, it has lost its cutting-edge status in the country, with homegrown brands setting the

Apple's new CEO is a product perfectionist taking on the AI age

To understand how Apple's new CEO John Ternus will run the company, pay attention to what he refuses to sell.

Gulf worries US-Iran talks may cement Tehran's 'golden' grip on Hormuz

By Samia Nakhoul DUBAI, April 20 (Reuters)- - A warning by former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev has crystallised fears among Gulf states that reopening the Strait of Hormuz may be the most Iran-

EPA, DOJ file complaint over Potomac River after sewage leak

The Trump administration on Monday filed a complaint against the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (D.C.

Louisiana community is struggling to understand after man killed 8 children

Police say a Louisiana man who fatally shot seven of his children and another child used an an assault-style weapon despite a 2019 felony firearms conviction

China’s energy fortress was built to withstand just this type of oil shock

China’s energy fortress was built to withstand just this type of oil shock

Justice Department files complaint against Washington and its sewage authority for massive spill

The Justice Department has filed a complaint against Washington, D.C., and its water authority for a massive sewage leak into the Potomac River

Chile, US to sign mining and security agreements

(Corrects headline and lede to reflect $1 million allocated only for security deal, corrects that agreement will add to existing policies, not review them, corrects attribution in lede) SANTIAGO,

Texas environmental network plans to protest SpaceX analyst meetings

Environmental activists plan to protest outside SpaceX's Starbase launch facilities on Tuesday ahead of the highly anticipated IPO of Elon Musk's

The Latest: Pakistan prepares for upcoming peace talks despite US seizure of Iranian cargo ship

President Donald Trump is defending his Iran war strategy, attacking critics and skeptics on Monday as “TRAITORS, ALL” after a second round of talks with Iran were thrown into doubt by the U.S. Navy’s seizure of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz

Trump cites defense production act to sign energy-related memorandums

President Donald Trump invoked the Defense Production Act on Monday to sign a series of energy-related presidential memorandums, the White House announced, as his

US low-cost airlines seek temporary tax relief to address soaring fuel costs

The CEOs of major low-cost airlines are set to meet on Tuesday with U.S.

Trading Day: Cooling off, but still optimistic

Oil rose on Monday and the main U.S. equity indices fell as U.S.-Iran tensions re-escalated and the Strait of Hormuz was closed, although the

Tanker arrives at Golden Pass Texas facility for inaugural LNG export

An LNG tanker has arrived at the Golden Pass facility in Texas to collect the plant's inaugural export of the superchilled gas, the company confirmed

Animal welfare protesters converge on Wisconsin governor's office seeking release of beagles

Animal welfare activists converged outside of Wisconsin Gov_ Tony Evers’ Capitol office on Monday, chanting “Free the dogs!”

Don’t just plant trees, plant forests to restore biodiversity for the future

The tree mix matters. Near Chesapeake Bay, scientists have been experimenting with mini-forests for over a decade. The surprising results show how biodiversity pays off.

Oil prices rise 6% on fears of US-Iran ceasefire collapse

Oil prices jumped around 6% in Monday trading on uncertainty over peace talks between the U.S. and Iran after violence flared around the Strait of Hormuz.

Mother and 6 children killed in explosion and fire at central Pennsylvania home

Authorities say an Amish woman and her six children ranging in age from 3 to 11 were killed in an explosion and fast-moving fire at a rural Pennsylvania home

Search is on for 6 from a ship that overturned near the Northern Marianas during a typhoon

Searchers from several countries are scouring the Pacific near the Northern Mariana Islands for six crew members from a cargo ship that overturned during a typhoon that tore through the U.S. territory

Family opens basement to strangers seeking shelter during tornado

Family opens basement to strangers seeking shelter during tornado

Pilot in deadly plane crash in Pasco County identified: PSO

Pilot in deadly plane crash in Pasco County identified: PSO

USA Rare Earth buys Brazil's Serra Verde for $2.8 billion, extending takeover spree

USA Rare Earth said on Monday it will buy Brazilian rare earths miner Serra Verde in a cash-and-stock deal worth $2.8 billion, the latest in a

Trump says energy chief 'wrong,' expects lower gas prices as soon as Iran war ends

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Hyundai faces challenge replacing lost Middle East sales, CEO says

Hyundai will not manage to fully make up for lost sales in the Middle East due to the crisis in the region, as manufacturing constraints will not allow the automaker to

West Coast Falconry faces heartbreak after birds go missing

West Coast Falconry faces heartbreak after birds go missing

Police deploy new tool to measure illegal exhaust noise during Car Week

Police deploy new tool to measure illegal exhaust noise during Car Week

Chimpanzees in Uganda are in a ‘civil war,’ and researchers are unsure how it will end

Chimpanzees in Uganda are in a ‘civil war,’ and researchers are unsure how it will end

Earthquake sets off brief tsunami alert and a megaquake advisory in northern Japan

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake Monday off northern Japan sparked a short-lived tsunami alert and an advisory of a slightly higher risk of a possible megaquake

University of Maryland students transform the campus golf course into a living environmental laboratory

University of Maryland students transform the campus golf course into a living environmental laboratory

Winston-Salem park shooting: Multiple victims, suspects identified and located as two schools remain on secure lockdown

Winston-Salem park shooting: Multiple victims, suspects identified and located as two schools remain on secure lockdown

APS rescues over 40 animals from poor conditions at illegal organization

APS rescues over 40 animals from poor conditions at illegal organization

'We could smell it immediately': Neighbors recount tense night with gas explosion threat

'We could smell it immediately': Neighbors recount tense night with gas explosion threat

Israeli ministers celebrate reestablishment of settlement in West Bank

A Palestinian village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank received demolition orders for 15 shops on Monday, a day after Israeli ministers

Flight crew rescues hiker with head injury from Virginia mountain

Flight crew rescues hiker with head injury from Virginia mountain

Tsunami advisory lifted after Japan earthquake but warnings for potential stronger quake issued

Tsunami advisory lifted after Japan earthquake but warnings for potential stronger quake issued

We designed the turf for soccer’s biggest World Cup ever – here’s how we created the same playing experience across 3 countries

The new playing fields are rolling out in stadiums from Mexico to Canada. Creating the perfect pitch in very different climates requires the right grasses and some creative tricks.

Neighbors demand road safety changes after pedestrian and biker deaths

Neighbors demand road safety changes after pedestrian and biker deaths

Walk honors mothers lost to childbirth, raises awareness for health disparities

Walk honors mothers lost to childbirth, raises awareness for health disparities

US to host further G20 talks on war's impact on food and fertilizer

The U.S. will host further talks in coming weeks for the Group of 20 major economies on the impact of the war in the Middle East on food and

US homebuilders brace for another challenging year as war, tariffs hurt margins

U.S. homebuilders will likely point to another challenging year as tariffs and the Iran war further squeeze margins

When oil prices spike, where does the money go?

Who gets all that cash, and what do they do with it?

Japan eases back tsunami warning after magnitude 7.7 quake, no immediate reports of casualties, damage

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday, prompting authorities to urge residents to stay away from coastal areas where tsunami waves

Turkey says COP31 will push for more global action under its presidency

This year’s U.N. climate summit will seek to turn past decisions into action, with financing the main focus, Turkey’s Environment and Climate

Merz touts Brazil's potential on critical metals, says Germany can supply technology

Germany Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday that Brazil had great potential to expand deliveries of critical metals, adding that Germany can supply the

Tesla's energy storage division to pick up slack as car margins drop and credits fade

Tesla's solar and energy business is likely to outshine the EV maker's challenged core business when it reports quarterly results this week, a sign of resilience

Wildfire survivors who lost their homes could face another blow from taxes on settlement payouts

Thousands of survivors of the 2025 Eaton Fire in California are accepting settlements from the utility accused of causing it

With no end in sight to their deployment, National Guard troops roam Washington

Eight months after President Donald Trump declared a crime emergency in the nation’s capital and called up the National Guard, more than 2,500 troops remain

Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Tuapse port kills one

A Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Black Sea port of Tuapse sparked a fire and killed at least one person, Russian officials said on Monday, only hours after a blaze was

Indonesia, Toyota in talks on potential bioethanol project

Indonesia is in talks with Japan's Toyota Motor Asia on a potential joint investment in bioethanol production in the Southeast Asian country, a government official and

Some residents in New Zealand's capital urged to evacuate due to further flood risk

Residents in low-lying areas of New Zealand’s capital city Wellington were urged to evacuate on Monday, as heavy rain continued to drench the city, which experienced

Wisconsin authorities put total arrests from clashes at beagle breeding facility at about 25

Authorities say around 25 protesters were arrested as about 1,000 animal welfare activists tried to enter a beagle breeding and research facility in Wisconsin

Funky-smelling Bradford pear tree among 30 invasive species getting banned in New Jersey

Funky-smelling Bradford pear tree among 30 invasive species getting banned in New Jersey

Pope urges Angola to heal divisions at events drawing 130,000

Pope Leo urged Angolans on Sunday to overcome divisions after decades of war, first at a Mass in a field outside Luanda and

Allies fear a rushed US–Iran framework deal could backfire, leaving technical deadlock

European allies fear an inexperienced U.S. negotiating team is pushing for a swift, headline‑grabbing framework deal with Iran that

IMF, World Bank meetings show limits in mitigating shocks, reliance on US for solutions

Global finance leaders, whipsawed by Middle East war news, came to grips this past week with their inability to

Chernobyl's radioactive landscape is a testament to nature’s resilience and survival spirit

Wildlife is thriving again four decades after the nuclear disaster at Ukraine’s Chernobyl power plant in what became the exclusion zone created by the forced mass evacuations of the population

Hundreds trying to storm Wisconsin beagle research facility met with rubber bullets, pepper spray

About 1,000 animal welfare protesters who tried to gain entry to a beagle breeding and research facility in Wisconsin have been turned back by police who fired rubber bullets and pepper spray into the crowd and arrested the group’s leader

Pope Leo XIV challenges Angola's leaders while delivering a message of encouragement for its people

Pope Leo XIV has challenged Angola's leaders to “break the cycles of interests” that have plundered and exploited Africa for centuries

US Coast Guard spots overturned vessel near Saipan during search for missing ship with 6 on board

The U.S. Coast Guard says an airplane search crew has spotted an overturned ship matching the description of a cargo vessel that went missing with six people on board near the western Pacific territory of Saipan

People living along Des Plaines River prepare for flooding with more rain in the forecast

People living along Des Plaines River prepare for flooding with more rain in the forecast

Activists break into Wisconsin animal breeding facility ahead of scheduled protest

Activists break into Wisconsin animal breeding facility ahead of scheduled protest

Senate votes to end ban on mining in Boundary Waters after Sen. Tina Smith's hourslong speech

Senate votes to end ban on mining in Boundary Waters after Sen. Tina Smith's hourslong speech

Video shows moment car runs red light, kills driver and dog in West Philadelphia crash

Video shows moment car runs red light, kills driver and dog in West Philadelphia crash

Cocaine, heroin, firearms and jewelry seized in Southeast Michigan police investigation

Cocaine, heroin, firearms and jewelry seized in Southeast Michigan police investigation

Powerful winds and reported tornadoes rip through the Midwest, leaving heavy damage but no deaths

A series of reported tornadoes has torn through the U.S. Midwest, ripping roofs off homes and leaving roads impassable

Pope Leo, in Angola, decries 'despots' who exploit resources, make false promises

Pope Leo sharply decried the exploitation of natural resources in Africa on Saturday, blasting "despots and tyrants" who guarantee wealth but do not

Storm-weary central US braces for one more day of possibly severe weather after tornado outbreak

Storm-weary central US braces for one more day of possibly severe weather after tornado outbreak

You can put beef tallow and salmon sperm on your face. But should you?

Animal-derived skin care products are gaining popularity, from salmon sperm facials to moisturizers made with beef tallow — the fat around a cow's internal organs

A US citizen said she was illegally held by ICE. Surveillance video, the DHS and a million-dollar lawsuit say otherwise

A US citizen said she was illegally held by ICE. Surveillance video, the DHS and a million-dollar lawsuit say otherwise

Record US drought sparks worries about fires, water supply and food prices

The contiguous United States is experiencing record drought levels for this time of year, according to weather data

The Lyrid meteor shower is visible now and peaking soon. Here's how to spot it

The Lyrid meteor shower is expected to bring fiery streaks to the night sky

Some tankers cross Strait of Hormuz before shots fired, ship-tracking data shows

More than a dozen tankers, including three sanctioned vessels, passed through the Strait of Hormuz after a 50-day blockade was lifted on Friday,

How 50 days of the Iran war led to the loss of $50 billion worth of oil

The world has lost over $50 billion worth of crude oil that has not been produced since the Iran war began nearly 50 days ago and the

US renews Russian oil waiver after pressure from countries dealing with Iran war price shocks

The Trump administration on Friday renewed a waiver allowing countries to buy sanctioned Russian oil at sea for about a month,

A mid-April snowstorm coats Coors Field as Dodgers-Rockies series gets off to frosty start

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Colorado Rockies faced an unusual challenge in April as snow blanketed Coors Field

Australia extends relaxed fuel standards to bolster supply

Australia extended an easing on fuel-quality standards until September, Energy Minister Chris Bowen said on Saturday, as the nation grapples with the ​impact of the Iran

The Latest: Trump and Iran’s top diplomat say the Strait of Hormuz is fully open

U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran’s foreign minister say the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open to commercial vessels

World Bank launches new strategy to help small states tackle challenges

The World Bank on Friday unveiled a new strategy aimed at helping small island states and other small countries better address unique challenges such

Watchdog group sues USDA over food safety records related to Ohio train disaster

A whistleblower organization filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S.

2 Alaska-based soldiers injured in encounter with brown bear during training exercise

Two U.S. Army soldiers have been injured after encountering a brown bear during training in Anchorage

US Energy Department restores funding to carbon removal projects

The Department of Energy will retain funding for major carbon direct air capture awarded under the Biden administration after targeting them for

Traffic and trepidation in the Persian Gulf could keep gasoline prices from dropping quickly

Oil prices plunged and the stock market rallied after U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran’s foreign minister said that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open

Oil settles down 9% after Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open

Oil prices settled down by around 9% on Friday after Iran said passage for all commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz was open for the

1 million bees make for bumper-to-buzzer traffic on a Tennessee highway ramp

About 1 million bees temporarily took over an interstate exit ramp in East Tennessee after a beekeepers’ truck crashed and set them loose

EU to push for jet fuel diversification as Iran war threatens supply

The European Union will urge members to cut their dependence on Middle Eastern jet fuel and look into increasing imports from the U.S., in new guidelines

New oil and gas lease sale set for Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, amid litigation

The U.S. government plans another oil and gas lease sale for Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

In final moments before truce, Israeli strike kills Lebanese man's family

Hassan Abu Khalil's family miraculously survived six weeks of war in southern Lebanon, but tragedy struck in the final minutes

Air Canada to cut four NY-bound flights as fuel prices soar due to Iran conflict

Air Canada said on Friday it will trim daily flights to New York from 38 to 34, starting in June, as higher fuel prices lead North American carriers to cut capacity on

US buyers redirect imported fertilizer overseas as Iran war drives up global prices

U.S. fertilizer buyers are redirecting shipments out of the country, as higher overseas prices give them an incentive to divert critical

Wildfires used to 'go to sleep' at night. Climate change has them burning overtime

Wildfires used to die down and even stop at night with cooler temperatures and increased humidity

Canada Post taking steps to stop home mail delivery

The government-owned corporation that delivers mail in Canada is taking steps to stop home delivery

The Supreme Court hands a win to oil and gas companies fighting environmental lawsuits in Louisiana

The Supreme Court is handing a win to oil and gas companies fighting lawsuits over coastal land loss and environmental degradation in Louisiana

Indian oil refiners lining up oil cargoes to meet local demand, official says

Indian oil refiners are doing their best to line-up oil cargoes to meet local demand, an Indian government official said on Friday, after the United States decided not

Air traffic control applicants top 8,000 in 13 hours, transportation secretary says

A record 8,000-plus people have applied for jobs in the troubled U.S. air traffic control system in the first 13 hours of a recruitment drive

Explosive devices found in home of Maryland man during illegal deer hunting investigation

Explosive devices found in home of Maryland man during illegal deer hunting investigation

Child survives 60-foot fall from Worcester apartment building window: "That kid had guardian angels"

Child survives 60-foot fall from Worcester apartment building window: "That kid had guardian angels"

Russian billionaire says drone attacks affect nitrogen fertiliser trade

By Olesya Astakhova MOSCOW, April 17 - Drone attacks in recent months are having a significant impact on the Russian nitrogen fertiliser industry, billionaire Andrei Melnichenko, founder of fertiliser

Woman survives rollover crash after hitting 9-foot gator on Florida road

Woman survives rollover crash after hitting 9-foot gator on Florida road

Spain's far-right Vox party secures first regional coalition deal with conservatives

Spain's far-right party Vox and the mainstream conservative opposition People's Party have struck a preliminary deal to govern in coalition in

‘Right to race’ laws and the battle over America’s local racetracks

State lawmakers are trying to shield tracks from nuisance lawsuits − but the larger threat may be rising land values and redevelopment pressures.

Takeaways from AP-Grist reporting on federal support for rural renewable energy

The Associated Press and Grist have collaborated on a project to analyze how federal policy changes on energy are affecting farmers

Ancient teeth reveal clues to the environment humans’ early ancestors evolved in millions of years ago

Through fossilized tooth enamel, scientists are reconstructing the diets and landscapes that existed millions of years ago. We really are what we eat.

Cheboygan business owners brace for the worst as dam water levels continue rising

Cheboygan business owners brace for the worst as dam water levels continue rising

The stunning underwater world that’s at risk as the Iran war drags on

The stunning underwater world that’s at risk as the Iran war drags on

Vigil held for hit-and-run victim in Makiki as family pleads for answers

Vigil held for hit-and-run victim in Makiki as family pleads for answers

More than a dozen traveling preschools to close across Hawaii

More than a dozen traveling preschools to close across Hawaii

Scientists decipher the geological history of the Grand Canyon

The Grand Canyon is a marvel on the landscape of North America, a breathtaking geological feature in the southwestern U.S. state of Arizona presenting dramatic

Argentina wheat threatened by high urea fertilizer prices due to Iran war

The Iran war has strongly boosted prices of the urea fertilizer that is vital to ensuring a successful wheat harvest in Argentina, forcing

Sri Lanka's Energy Minister resigns

Sri Lanka's Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody and ministry secretary Udayanga Hemapala resigned on Friday following an outcry over coal imports for

Investors give peace a chance

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RTX's GTF Advantage engine certified by European authorities

RTX said on Friday that its GTF Advantage engine has been approved to be installed in the Airbus A320neo family aircraft by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency.

Tomatoes are having a moment. You might not like the reason

Tomatoes are having a moment. You might not like the reason

The attack on Sam Altman exposed a dark underbelly of the anti-AI movement

The attack on Sam Altman exposed a dark underbelly of the anti-AI movement

South Koreans breathe sighs of relief as escaped wolf is returned to zoo safely

The South Korean internet as erupted in celebration as a 2-year-old wolf that escaped from a zoo in South Korea was safely captured Friday after a nine-day search that drew national attention

Jet fuel supplies are lagging. What does that mean for airlines and travelers?

A looming jet fuel shortage in Europe and Asia could compound the Iran war's impact on world travel if a fragile agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz collapses and Persian Gulf oil shipments stay blocked

Global leftist leaders gather in Spain to mobilise against far right

Spain's Pedro Sanchez and Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will spearhead gatherings of the global left in Barcelona on Friday and

Robotic legs help elderly Hong Kong fire survivors climb back for belongings

More than four months after a deadly fire engulfed her apartment block in Hong Kong's northern Tai Po district, Fanny Mok is preparing to

Airline adding bunk beds for economy travelers but bans snacks, smells and cuddling

Air New Zealand will soon add triple-tier bunk beds for economy travelers to have a chance to sleep on long-haul flights

Panama Canal downplays report of $4 million 'line-jumping' auction payment amid higher traffic

The Panama Canal Authority on Thursday downplayed a report that an LPG vessel paid $4 million to jump the transit queue, saying the result reflected temporary market

Eight people killed in helicopter crash in Indonesia's West Kalimantan, authorities say

All eight people on board a helicopter were killed when it crashed in Indonesia's West Kalimantan province, authorities said on Friday as search teams tried to retrieve 

Less than a year after being fired, former FEMA chief is set to be reinstalled by Trump

Less than a year after being fired, former FEMA chief is set to be reinstalled by Trump

Lawmakers gathered quietly to talk about AI. Angst and fears of 'destruction' followed

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill conducted a roundtable with leading AI executives and academics to discuss the potential transformative impacts of the technology on American society

A 10-day ceasefire agreed on by Israel and Lebanon goes into effect

A 10-day ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump and agreed on by Lebanon and Israel has started

More dangerous storms loom for the central US as parts of the region also grapple with historic flooding

More dangerous storms loom for the central US as parts of the region also grapple with historic flooding

NiSource signs long-term power deal with Alphabet, expands Amazon agreement

U.S. utility NiSource said on Thursday it had signed a long-term energy supply agreement with a unit of Alphabet to support a large data center in northern Indiana.

California gasoline stocks fall to record lows as Hormuz disruption bites

California’s gasoline inventories have declined to record lows as fuel prices have surged nationwide on the back of the war on Iran, and analysts warn that

Haiti hunger crisis deepens as almost 6 million face acute food insecurity

Nearly 6 million people in Haiti are expected to face acute food insecurity in the coming months, underscoring how gang violence, mass displacement and economic

Trump administration restores funding to Manhattan subway project after NY sues

The Trump administration has agreed to resume funding a key Manhattan subway project after New York officials sued

Drone violations of restricted airspace at Colorado Rockies games prompt warning from authorities

A rash of drone sightings during the Colorado Rockies’ first homestand of the season against the Philadelphia Phillies sent law enforcement scrambling to track down the operators

Bangladesh considers partial online classes amid energy crisis

Bangladesh is considering introducing partial online classes in schools as part of austerity measures to ease pressure from the global energy crisis and domestic

NHTSA opens probe into about 75,000 Nissan Frontier trucks over fuel leak concerns

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Tuesday launched a probe into about 75,300 model-year 2006 Nissan Frontier pickup trucks due to concerns about potential fuel

Land management company EagleRock discloses revenue rise in US IPO filing

Land management company EagleRock Land reported higher annual revenue in paperwork filed on Thursday for a U.S. initial public offering, positioning itself as a rare energy

Valero partially restarts Port Arthur, Texas refinery after blast, sources say

Valero Energy Corp has partially restarted its 380,000 barrel-per-day Port Arthur, Texas refinery following a March 23 explosion and fire, said two people

Israel to destroy 'all houses' near Lebanon border, defence minister says

Israel will destroy all homes in Lebanese villages near the border and 600,000 people who fled the south will not be allowed home until northern Israel

EU may revive 2022 energy crisis measures in response to Iran war

The European Union is considering reviving energy crisis measures it used in 2022 when Russia slashed gas deliveries, to address the unfolding disruption

European power companies plot US expansion despite past struggles

Several major European power companies are laying out big plans to expand in the United States, as the lure of explosive electricity