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Trump plans to merge wildland firefighting efforts into one agency, but ex-officials warn of chaos

President Donald Trump’s administration is trying to merge the government’s wildland firefighting efforts into a single agency

Trump plans to merge wildland firefighting efforts into one agency, but ex-officials warn of chaos
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'Money does no good in a bank': World Central Kitchen's Jose Andres urges donors to give more

José Andrés says his work with his nonprofit World Central Kitchen flows with his 40 restaurants, his NBC cooking competition show with Martha Stewart “Yes, Chef,” and his new book “Change the Recipe: Because You Can’t Build a Better World Without Breaking Some Eggs” that hit stores last month

'Money does no good in a bank': World Central Kitchen's Jose Andres urges donors to give more
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Bird lovers in Brooklyn concerned about poaching as pigeons go missing

Bird lovers in Brooklyn concerned about poaching as pigeons go missing

Bird lovers in Brooklyn concerned about poaching as pigeons go missing
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'We all stick together': Neighbors repair their homes following severe storms

'We all stick together': Neighbors repair their homes following severe storms

'We all stick together': Neighbors repair their homes following severe storms
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Things to know about the retrial of Karen Read in the killing of her police officer boyfriend

A digital forensics expert at Karen Read’s second murder trial acknowledged Tuesday that data from her car doesn’t necessarily confirm it was involved in a collision the morning her boyfriend was killed

Things to know about the retrial of Karen Read in the killing of her police officer boyfriend
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Markers in blood and urine may reveal how much ultraprocessed food we are eating

Scientists have identified molecules from blood and urine that may reveal how much energy a person consumes from ultraprocessed foods

Markers in blood and urine may reveal how much ultraprocessed food we are eating
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

California's plan to ban new gas-powered cars by 2035 could soon hit dead end

California's plan to ban new gas-powered cars by 2035 could soon hit dead end

California's plan to ban new gas-powered cars by 2035 could soon hit dead end
Environment|Health

Family loses home in tornado while toddler battles rare cancer at Cincinnati Children's

Family loses home in tornado while toddler battles rare cancer at Cincinnati Children's

Family loses home in tornado while toddler battles rare cancer at Cincinnati Children's
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|Technology

Iowa emergency managers urge veto of new 911 fee

Iowa emergency managers urge veto of new 911 fee

Iowa emergency managers urge veto of new 911 fee
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Residents of Kentucky trailer park sleeping in tents after homes destroyed by storms

Residents of Kentucky trailer park sleeping in tents after homes destroyed by storms

Residents of Kentucky trailer park sleeping in tents after homes destroyed by storms
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Oil prices little changed on geopolitical uncertainty, weak China demand signals

Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday due to uncertainty in U.S.-Iran negotiations and Russia-Ukraine peace talks, while new government data delivered a

Oil prices little changed on geopolitical uncertainty, weak China demand signals
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US trade panel's vote paves way for stiff tariffs on many solar imports

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US trade panel's vote paves way for stiff tariffs on many solar imports
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Home Depot to keep prices steady but says tariffs may make some items unavailable

By Savyata Mishra and Nicholas P.

Home Depot to keep prices steady but says tariffs may make some items unavailable
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FWC weighs 'Bear Hunt' as people on both sides speak out

FWC weighs 'Bear Hunt' as people on both sides speak out

FWC weighs 'Bear Hunt' as people on both sides speak out
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Sheriff dispute with LCG over jail funding resurfaces

Sheriff dispute with LCG over jail funding resurfaces

Sheriff dispute with LCG over jail funding resurfaces
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Kentucky fire major was shielding wife from tornado when he died, and may not have known it was her

Kentucky fire major was shielding wife from tornado when he died, and may not have known it was her

Kentucky fire major was shielding wife from tornado when he died, and may not have known it was her
Crime|Environment|Health|US

'They had to dig me out': Homeowner recounts dramatic rescue following tornado roof collapse

'They had to dig me out': Homeowner recounts dramatic rescue following tornado roof collapse

'They had to dig me out': Homeowner recounts dramatic rescue following tornado roof collapse
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WHO says vaccine-derived poliovirus detected in Papua New Guinea

The World Health Organisation said on Tuesday that circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) had been detected in stool specimens of two healthy children in Papua New Guinea on

WHO says vaccine-derived poliovirus detected in Papua New Guinea
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US Senate to vote this week on bill to bar California 2035 EV plan

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US Senate to vote this week on bill to bar California 2035 EV plan
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Elon Musk says he’ll spend ‘a lot less’ money on politics

Elon Musk says he’ll spend ‘a lot less’ money on politics

Elon Musk says he’ll spend ‘a lot less’ money on politics
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Russia's Lavrov says radical groups engaged in 'ethnic cleansing' in Syria

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday that Moscow is deeply concerned by what he said was ethnic cleansing being carried out by "radical militant groups" in

Russia's Lavrov says radical groups engaged in 'ethnic cleansing' in Syria
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The new US-backed Gaza aid plan and why the UN doesn't like it

A U.S.-backed organization aims to start work in the Gaza Strip by the end of May overseeing a new model of aid distribution in the Palestinian enclave,

The new US-backed Gaza aid plan and why the UN doesn't like it
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First US utility seeks permit for a small nuclear reactor

For the first time in the United States, a utility is asking federal regulators for a permit to build a small nuclear reactor

First US utility seeks permit for a small nuclear reactor
Asia|Environment|Sports|Travel|World

British climber reaches Everest summit for a record 19th time and plans a 20th

A British climber who scaled Mount Everest for the 19th time is already planning his next attempt

British climber reaches Everest summit for a record 19th time and plans a 20th
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On 'World Bee Day,' the bees did not seem bothered. They should be

Tuesday was the eighth annual “World Bee Day.”

On 'World Bee Day,' the bees did not seem bothered. They should be
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

More tornadoes and fewer meteorologists make for a dangerous mix that's worrying US officials

As tornadoes popped up from Kansas to Kentucky, a depleted National Weather Service was in scramble mode

More tornadoes and fewer meteorologists make for a dangerous mix that's worrying US officials
Economy|Environment|Food|Health|Science

New salmonella outbreak tied to same Florida grower with tainted cucumbers last year

U.S. health officials are investigating a new outbreak of salmonella illnesses tied to a Florida grower whose tainted cucumbers were linked to more than 500 illnesses last year

New salmonella outbreak tied to same Florida grower with tainted cucumbers last year
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The world’s ice sheets just got a dire prognosis, and coastlines are going to pay the price

The world’s ice sheets just got a dire prognosis, and coastlines are going to pay the price

The world’s ice sheets just got a dire prognosis, and coastlines are going to pay the price
Business|Economy|Environment|Food

Drought-hit Syrian farmers hope sanctions reprieve will restore agriculture

Severe drought in Syria this year could lead to the failure of an estimated 75% of local wheat crops, according to the United

Drought-hit Syrian farmers hope sanctions reprieve will restore agriculture
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No aid has been distributed yet in Gaza, UN says

No aid has yet been distributed in the Gaza Strip, the United Nations said on Tuesday, a day after Israel allowed limited

No aid has been distributed yet in Gaza, UN says
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Russia releases oil tanker from Baltic Sea detention, Estonian broadcaster says

Russia has released a Greek-owned oil tanker which was detained in Russian waters on Sunday after leaving an Estonian port, and the vessel has resumed its journey towards the

Russia releases oil tanker from Baltic Sea detention, Estonian broadcaster says
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Kazakhstan's oil output rises 2% in May in defiance of OPEC+

Kazakhstan's oil production has risen by 2% in May, an industry source said on Tuesday, an increase that defies pressure from OPEC+ on the Central Asian country to reduce its output.

Kazakhstan's oil output rises 2% in May in defiance of OPEC+
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Weather set to hit harvest in Russia's largest grain region

High temperatures and a lack of rain over the coming months are expected to deplete the harvest in Russia's largest grain region Rostov, the head of

Weather set to hit harvest in Russia's largest grain region
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From Shake Shack to standout teacher: How one woman found her calling through a nonprofit program

From Shake Shack to standout teacher: How one woman found her calling through a nonprofit program

From Shake Shack to standout teacher: How one woman found her calling through a nonprofit program
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Baltimore police called to de-escalate mental health crisis before deadly shooting, neighbors say

Baltimore police called to de-escalate mental health crisis before deadly shooting, neighbors say

Baltimore police called to de-escalate mental health crisis before deadly shooting, neighbors say
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle

Second fire at San Francisco elementary school prompting some concern

Second fire at San Francisco elementary school prompting some concern

Second fire at San Francisco elementary school prompting some concern
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Nonprofit news media leaders are struggling to stop leaning on the foundations that say they should branch out more

Money raised through foundation grants can be larger and more predictable than advertising revenue, but it often comes with strings attached.

Nonprofit news media leaders are struggling to stop leaning on the foundations that say they should branch out more
Economy|Environment|Health|World

This girl is trying to keep her family alive in Gaza. Hunger already killed her baby niece

This girl is trying to keep her family alive in Gaza. Hunger already killed her baby niece

This girl is trying to keep her family alive in Gaza. Hunger already killed her baby niece
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science

US oil M&A deals slide from 2023 highs as buyers focus on value over volume

Dealmaking in the U.S. oil patch has slowed to a crawl in 2025, with the activity expected to stay muted for the rest of the year, as some prolific buyers focus on squeezing out value from

US oil M&A deals slide from 2023 highs as buyers focus on value over volume
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Ancient pollen reveals stories about Earth’s history, from the asteroid strike that killed the dinosaurs to the Mayan collapse

Palynologists who study tiny pollen fossils share 4 stories found in grains that fell hundreds to millions of years ago.

Ancient pollen reveals stories about Earth’s history, from the asteroid strike that killed the dinosaurs to the Mayan collapse
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Canada annual inflation rate falls, but rise in core measures is tricky for central bank

Canada's annual inflation rate fell to 1.7% in April due to a drop in energy prices, but analysts said a rise in closely watched core measures would make life hard

Canada annual inflation rate falls, but rise in core measures is tricky for central bank
Arts|Economy|Education|Environment|Food|Health|Political

RFK Jr. calls for healthier school meals as Trump cancels program that funded them

First-graders at John B.

RFK Jr. calls for healthier school meals as Trump cancels program that funded them
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Only one quarter of sunscreens on store shelves are safe and effective, new report says

Only one quarter of sunscreens on store shelves are safe and effective, new report says

Only one quarter of sunscreens on store shelves are safe and effective, new report says
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Who is watching for earthquakes, volcanoes and tsunamis? Trump is cutting the guardians at the gate

Who is watching for earthquakes, volcanoes and tsunamis? Trump is cutting the guardians at the gate

Who is watching for earthquakes, volcanoes and tsunamis? Trump is cutting the guardians at the gate
Education|Environment|Science

Takeaways from AP's report on creationist beliefs 100 years after the Scopes trial

Some people thought the 1925 Scopes monkey trial marked a cultural defeat for biblical fundamentalism

Takeaways from AP's report on creationist beliefs 100 years after the Scopes trial
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With a massive ark and museum, he spreads creationism a century after Scopes trial. He’s not alone

The 1925 Scopes monkey trial famously put the spotlight on evolution and appeared to mark a defeat for biblical fundamentalism

With a massive ark and museum, he spreads creationism a century after Scopes trial. He’s not alone
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Ride-hailing drivers in Indonesia hold protests to demand better pay

Hundreds of taxi and delivery drivers joined protests in several cities across Indonesia on Tuesday over low wages and to oppose a planned

Ride-hailing drivers in Indonesia hold protests to demand better pay
Business|Economy|Environment

Home Depot said it plans to keep most prices stable, but some products will disappear because of tariffs

Home Depot said it plans to keep most prices stable, but some products will disappear because of tariffs

Home Depot said it plans to keep most prices stable, but some products will disappear because of tariffs
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Israel is letting a trickle of aid into Gaza for the first time in 2 1/2 months. Here's what to know

Israel has begun allowing a trickle of food and medicine into the Gaza Strip after sealing the territory’s 2 million Palestinians off from all imports for nearly three months

Israel is letting a trickle of aid into Gaza for the first time in 2 1/2 months. Here's what to know
Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Next EU budget must be more flexible, have new revenues says von der Leyen

The next European Union budget, paying for EU policies in 2028-2034, must be more flexible, more focused and funded by new revenues to repay the joint EU

Next EU budget must be more flexible, have new revenues says von der Leyen
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Trump's mass layoff threat drives U.S. government workers to resign

Tens of thousands of U.S. government workers have chosen to resign rather than endure what many view as a torturous wait for the Trump administration to carry out its

Trump's mass layoff threat drives U.S. government workers to resign
Business|Economy|Environment

US lifts ban on New York offshore wind project after natgas pipe compromise

The Trump administration has lifted a month-old stop-work order on Empire Wind, a $5 billion wind farm project off the coast of New York, in

US lifts ban on New York offshore wind project after natgas pipe compromise
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An awkward G7

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Financial Industry and Financial Markets Group of Seven finance chiefs have much to disagree about

An awkward G7
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Russian fighter jet protects ‘shadow fleet’ vessel in first such move by Moscow, officials say

Russian fighter jet protects ‘shadow fleet’ vessel in first such move by Moscow, officials say

Russian fighter jet protects ‘shadow fleet’ vessel in first such move by Moscow, officials say
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Global retailers' tariff strategy risks spreading pain beyond US consumer

Global retailers including sandal maker Birkenstock and jeweller Pandora are looking at spreading the cost of U.S. tariffs by raising

Global retailers' tariff strategy risks spreading pain beyond US consumer
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European shares close near nine-week high, powered by utility, telecom stocks

European stocks closed at near nine-week highs on Tuesday with utilities and telecom firms leading gains, while some positive corporate

European shares close near nine-week high, powered by utility, telecom stocks
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Japan's Honda to scale back on electric vehicles, focus on hybrids

Honda Motor said on Tuesday that it was scaling back its investment in electric vehicles given slowing demand and would be focusing on hybrids, now far more in

Japan's Honda to scale back on electric vehicles, focus on hybrids
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance

Most US executives want to remove at least one director, PwC survey says

The vast majority of senior U.S. executives want at least one member of their company's board to be replaced, and a fast-growing number feel that directors are

Most US executives want to remove at least one director, PwC survey says
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Satellites, nuclear power on agenda as Macron visits Vietnam next week

Infrastructure and energy are among issues France's President Emmanuel Macron is expected to discuss with Vietnam's leaders next week

Satellites, nuclear power on agenda as Macron visits Vietnam next week
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This Chinese company shrugs off trade tension to surge in stock debut after clinching year’s biggest IPO

This Chinese company shrugs off trade tension to surge in stock debut after clinching year’s biggest IPO

This Chinese company shrugs off trade tension to surge in stock debut after clinching year’s biggest IPO
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Indonesian coal shipments to China slide amid new benchmark push

Coal imports from China's largest supplier Indonesia tumbled 20% to 14.286 million tons in April, customs data showed on Tuesday, as Chinese buyers

Indonesian coal shipments to China slide amid new benchmark push
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Trump alleges 'genocide' in South Africa. White Afrikaner farmers reject that

Topping the agenda at President Donald Trump's meeting with South Africa's president at the White House this week is the extraordinary new U.S. refugee policy welcoming white Afrikaner farmers who the Trump administration claims are persecuted

Trump alleges 'genocide' in South Africa. White Afrikaner farmers reject that
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Syria's driest winter in nearly 7 decades triggers a severe water crisis in Damascus

Syria's capital, Damascus, is suffering from its worst water shortages in years as a result of the lowest rainfall in more than six decades

Syria's driest winter in nearly 7 decades triggers a severe water crisis in Damascus
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New Japan theme park aims to tap tourism boom, become springboard to Asian markets

The company behind a new nature adventure park on Japan's southern island of Okinawa is hoping the country's huge tourism boom will get it off to a

New Japan theme park aims to tap tourism boom, become springboard to Asian markets
Environment|Science|US|World

More severe weather pummels the central US as thousands recover from deadly tornadoes

Another round of tornadoes has struck the central U.S. after four days of tornadoes, thunderstorms and heavy rain killed more than two dozen people

More severe weather pummels the central US as thousands recover from deadly tornadoes
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Greece's top diplomat calls war in Gaza a 'nightmare'

Greece’s top diplomat says the world is facing the most turbulent time since World War II, pointing to a crossroads in democracy and saying Europe is facing a “political identity crisis.”

Greece's top diplomat calls war in Gaza a 'nightmare'
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Organizations and companies are partnering to introduce Black students in Detroit to golf

As a fan, Shaun Horne is all about Detroit’s professional sports teams

Organizations and companies are partnering to introduce Black students in Detroit to golf
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Gas prices are set for their cheapest Memorial Day since 2021

Gas prices are set for their cheapest Memorial Day since 2021

Gas prices are set for their cheapest Memorial Day since 2021
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UK, France, Canada threaten sanctions if Israel continues new offensive into Gaza. Here’s what we know

UK, France, Canada threaten sanctions if Israel continues new offensive into Gaza. Here’s what we know

UK, France, Canada threaten sanctions if Israel continues new offensive into Gaza. Here’s what we know
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Australia to stay tariff-free for Pacific Islands struggling with aid cuts, says foreign minister

Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong has pledged to keep tariff-free access for Pacific Island goods, after Fiji was hit by a 32% U.S. tariff, in a speech

Australia to stay tariff-free for Pacific Islands struggling with aid cuts, says foreign minister
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US expected to declare Biden fuel economy rules exceeded legal authority

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US expected to declare Biden fuel economy rules exceeded legal authority
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India's steel expansion threatens climate goals and global efforts to clean up industry: report

India will play a key role in whether steelmaking, one of the world’s most polluting industries, moves away from dirty fuels to cleaner electricity sources

India's steel expansion threatens climate goals and global efforts to clean up industry: report
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Ecuador judge sends former vice-president Jorge Glas to trial

A judge in Ecuador on Monday ruled former vice president Jorge Glas will face trial for alleged misuse of public funds allocated to rebuild areas affected by a devastating 2016

Ecuador judge sends former vice-president Jorge Glas to trial
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GDI raises additional $11.5 million to scale up EV battery anode production

Battery materials startup GDI said on Tuesday it has raised an additional $11.5 million in Series A funding to scale up production of silicon anodes for electric

GDI raises additional $11.5 million to scale up EV battery anode production