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Meta signs new AI computing deals with data center firm Crusoe, Bloomberg News reports

Meta Platforms has secured new agreements to get AI computing power from data center developer Crusoe, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, as it strengthens infrastructure

Meta signs new AI computing deals with data center firm Crusoe, Bloomberg News reports
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US gas prices dip below $4 for 1st time since March but remain 25% higher than last year

U.S. gas prices have fallen to just below $4 a gallon on average, bringing some relief to drivers who have seen soaring costs amid Washington’s war with Iran

US gas prices dip below $4 for 1st time since March but remain 25% higher than last year
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Meta lobbies Congress for protection from child-harm lawsuits

Meta Platforms has lobbied the U.S.

Meta lobbies Congress for protection from child-harm lawsuits
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The paint is already peeling in Trump's renovated Washington Reflecting Pool

The paint on Washington's newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Thursday was peeling away from the bottom and into the algae-tinted water,

The paint is already peeling in Trump's renovated Washington Reflecting Pool
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Federal regulators order grid operators to speed power to energy-hungry AI data centers

Federal regulators have ordered regional grid operators to help large energy users connect more quickly to the nation’s inefficient and aging electric transmission system

Federal regulators order grid operators to speed power to energy-hungry AI data centers
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Dog tests positive for methamphetamine after visit to dog beach

Dog tests positive for methamphetamine after visit to dog beach

Dog tests positive for methamphetamine after visit to dog beach
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Students transforming homes, lives during week-long service project

Students transforming homes, lives during week-long service project

Students transforming homes, lives during week-long service project
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GKN aerospace factory in California prepares to restart after chemical tank scare

A California aerospace factory operated by GKN Aerospace plans to restart some production, sources and a county health agency said, after halting output in late

GKN aerospace factory in California prepares to restart after chemical tank scare
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Top US energy regulator pushes grids to overhaul data center power rules

The top U.S. energy regulator ordered the country's electric grid operators on Thursday to consider new protocols to quickly connect very large energy

Top US energy regulator pushes grids to overhaul data center power rules
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Trump administration ditches plan to close a critical ocean monitoring system after furious bipartisan backlash

Trump administration ditches plan to close a critical ocean monitoring system after furious bipartisan backlash

Trump administration ditches plan to close a critical ocean monitoring system after furious bipartisan backlash
Environment|Health|Science|Sports

FIFA hydration breaks have sparked criticism from different groups. But what do they actually do?

FIFA’s new hydration breaks midway through each half were implemented to help players stay cool in the summer heat of Mexico, Canada and the United States, which some experts have warned could be the hottest World Cup in history

FIFA hydration breaks have sparked criticism from different groups. But what do they actually do?
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With a sledgehammer and a shovel, volunteers raced to save passengers in Texas plane crash

Several motorists who happened across a fiery plane crash on a Texas highway rushed to help — putting their own lives in danger to help those on board escape

With a sledgehammer and a shovel, volunteers raced to save passengers in Texas plane crash
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Second Moscow refinery attack this week damages units, sparks fires, sources say

A second drone attack this week on Gazpromneft's Moscow refinery has damaged processing units and sparked multiple fires across the site, industry sources said.

Second Moscow refinery attack this week damages units, sparks fires, sources say
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Stranded ships have begun transiting the Strait of Hormuz, maritime data company says

Maritime data company Lloyd’s List Intelligence says major shipowners have begun moving vessels through the Strait of Hormuz

Stranded ships have begun transiting the Strait of Hormuz, maritime data company says
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An ancient oak tree said to have sheltered legendary Robin Hood has died

The 1,200-year-old Major Oak in Sherwood Forest, linked to the legend of Robin Hood, is believed to have died

An ancient oak tree said to have sheltered legendary Robin Hood has died
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Tornado outbreak rakes Midwest amid unusually strong June storm

Tornado outbreak rakes Midwest amid unusually strong June storm

Tornado outbreak rakes Midwest amid unusually strong June storm
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Pastor helped launch safe parking sites at churches for homeless residents

Pastor helped launch safe parking sites at churches for homeless residents

Pastor helped launch safe parking sites at churches for homeless residents
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'Without this, I wouldn't be here': 14-year-old survives e-bike crash thanks to helmet

'Without this, I wouldn't be here': 14-year-old survives e-bike crash thanks to helmet

'Without this, I wouldn't be here': 14-year-old survives e-bike crash thanks to helmet
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Russian nuclear chief accuses Ukraine of killing Zaporizhzhia power plant worker in drone attack

The head of Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom on Thursday accused Ukraine of killing a key worker in a drone attack near the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia

Russian nuclear chief accuses Ukraine of killing Zaporizhzhia power plant worker in drone attack
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7 of 14 Oahu beaches tested this weekend failed water quality levels

7 of 14 Oahu beaches tested this weekend failed water quality levels

7 of 14 Oahu beaches tested this weekend failed water quality levels
Environment|Health|Science

What pet owners need to know about New World screwworm

Screwworm, a parasitic fly whose flesh-eating larvae feed on living animals, re-entered the U.S.

What pet owners need to know about New World screwworm
Environment|Health|Political|World

In Lebanon, first responders salvage memories from debris of destroyed HQ

Rescue workers in the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh said they believed their headquarters, clearly identified as a

In Lebanon, first responders salvage memories from debris of destroyed HQ
Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Ukraine brings the war to Moscow as huge blasts shake refinery

The blast was so powerful that the huge disc-shaped lid of an oil storage tank was launched into the sky over Moscow like a frisbee.

Ukraine brings the war to Moscow as huge blasts shake refinery
Education|Environment|Europe|Science

New discovery may have been Stonehenge prototype

New discovery may have been Stonehenge prototype

New discovery may have been Stonehenge prototype
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

How local communities are challenging Big Tech data centers’ noise, pollution and rising electricity bills

Local needs, political tensions and corporate power all get involved in the democratic processes by which Americans govern their communities.

How local communities are challenging Big Tech data centers’ noise, pollution and rising electricity bills
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|US

How Founding Father Benjamin Franklin's ideas have helped scientists understand climate change

How Founding Father Benjamin Franklin's ideas have helped scientists understand climate change

How Founding Father Benjamin Franklin's ideas have helped scientists understand climate change
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The drawer problem: Why so many of us can’t let go of our old electronics, and what we can do about it

People don’t usually plan to hold onto their old devices, but that’s what many end up doing. Better information about recycling and reselling options could change that.

The drawer problem: Why so many of us can’t let go of our old electronics, and what we can do about it
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Where nature draws the map – here are 5 ways to look at the US, without state boundaries

State lines are one way to picture the US, but natural history provides another – one that shows the ancient and living connections running across the landscape.

Where nature draws the map – here are 5 ways to look at the US, without state boundaries
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Sunken wreck of WWII ‘hell ship’ used to transport POWs discovered after more than 80 years

Sunken wreck of WWII ‘hell ship’ used to transport POWs discovered after more than 80 years

Sunken wreck of WWII ‘hell ship’ used to transport POWs discovered after more than 80 years
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Quartz countertops are driving a public health crisis in the US – 2 occupational health experts explain the surge of lung transplants and lawsuits

Workers are facing a preventable and incurable lung disease from a material being used to renovate kitchens in millions of American homes.

Quartz countertops are driving a public health crisis in the US – 2 occupational health experts explain the surge of lung transplants and lawsuits
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

Waymo recalls nearly 3,900 robotaxis over risk of entering closed construction zones

Alphabet self-driving unit Waymo is recalling nearly 3,900 robotaxis in the U.S. because a software issue could cause the vehicles to enter a closed

Waymo recalls nearly 3,900 robotaxis over risk of entering closed construction zones
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Points of Light to unveil new strategy that it hopes will ignite a volunteerism boom

Points of Light plans to unveil a strategy to boost volunteerism in the U.S. next week at its annual conference

Points of Light to unveil new strategy that it hopes will ignite a volunteerism boom
Economy|Environment|Science|World

UN food agencies seek $202 million to shield 8.8 million people from El Niño

The United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization and World Food Programme on Thursday appealed for $202 million to help protect 8.8 million people across 22 high-risk

UN food agencies seek $202 million to shield 8.8 million people from El Niño
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Food|World

Russian attacks could cut Ukraine grain exports by a third

A rise in Russian attacks on Ukrainian seaports and vessels could cut monthly grain shipments by as much as a third and have left terminal operators facing

Russian attacks could cut Ukraine grain exports by a third
Business|Crime|Environment|Health|US

Eastern Washington wildfire forces evacuations and destroys homes

Officials say high winds drove a wildfire into an eastern Washington neighborhood, forcing the evacuation of about 1,500 people and destroying at least 15 homes

Eastern Washington wildfire forces evacuations and destroys homes
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This city had a flooding problem. So it turned to an animal that had been extinct there for 400 years

This city had a flooding problem. So it turned to an animal that had been extinct there for 400 years

This city had a flooding problem. So it turned to an animal that had been extinct there for 400 years
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Satellite observations detect 'urban pulse' of six global cities

While a city is not a living organism, it behaves very much like one.

Satellite observations detect 'urban pulse' of six global cities
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Average US gas price drops below $4 - barely

Average US gas price drops below $4 - barely

Average US gas price drops below $4 - barely
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Los Angeles warehouse fire prompts shelter-in-place orders due to hazardous air

A fire at a massive warehouse has blackened the skies near downtown Los Angeles, prompting a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents due to the risk of hazardous air

Los Angeles warehouse fire prompts shelter-in-place orders due to hazardous air
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Thailand revives $30 billion coast-to-coast corridor to rival Malacca Strait

Chaiyaporn Arunrasamee hunched over his fishing nets, overlooking the waters of the Andaman Sea, where Thailand's government is proposing an

Thailand revives $30 billion coast-to-coast corridor to rival Malacca Strait
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|MidEast|Technology

Iran war fuel spikes lift Europe's EV sales again, but growth may not last

Rising fuel prices driven by the Iran war are boosting demand for new and used electric vehicles across

Iran war fuel spikes lift Europe's EV sales again, but growth may not last
Environment|Science|World

Tropical Cyclone Arthur weakens to a low pressure area along the upper Texas coast

Tropical Storm Arthur has weakened to a low pressure area along the upper Texas coast

Tropical Cyclone Arthur weakens to a low pressure area along the upper Texas coast
Business|Economy|Environment|Travel

New York LaGuardia airport reopens runway after addressing pavement issue

New York's LaGuardia airport said on Thursday it had reopened a runway that was closed the previous evening to address a pavement issue, the second time in less than a month it has

New York LaGuardia airport reopens runway after addressing pavement issue
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Nippon Steel 'not yet satisfied' with US Steel reforms, Nikkei reports

Nippon Steel has seen positive results from efforts to improve operations at U.S.

Nippon Steel 'not yet satisfied' with US Steel reforms, Nikkei reports
Environment|Europe|Travel

Ancient Sherwood Forest oak tree reputed to have sheltered Robin Hood has died

Ancient Sherwood Forest oak tree reputed to have sheltered Robin Hood has died

Ancient Sherwood Forest oak tree reputed to have sheltered Robin Hood has died
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

UN food agencies warn acute hunger will worsen in 13 hot spots as famine risks rise

The United Nations’ food agencies warn that acute hunger is set to worsen across 13 global hot spots in the coming months, calling for urgent action

UN food agencies warn acute hunger will worsen in 13 hot spots as famine risks rise
Education|Environment|Political

Trump administration removed dozens of national park exhibits that 'disparage' US

The U.S.

Trump administration removed dozens of national park exhibits that 'disparage' US
Americas|Environment|Science|US|World

Tropical Storm Arthur forms near Texas coast, life-threatening flooding expected

Tropical Storm Arthur formed near the Texas coast and is expected to bring life-threatening flooding across portions of

Tropical Storm Arthur forms near Texas coast, life-threatening flooding expected
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Mother and baby escape serious injury after truck slams into home

Mother and baby escape serious injury after truck slams into home

Mother and baby escape serious injury after truck slams into home
Business|Economy|Environment

Trump administration to buy back another energy company's offshore wind leases for 4 more projects

The Trump administration says it’s buying back another energy company’s U.S. offshore wind leases for four more wind projects, as it seeks to discourage the expansion of wind energy in favor of fossil fuels

Trump administration to buy back another energy company's offshore wind leases for 4 more projects
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All detainees from immigration facility 'Alligator Alcatraz' have been transferred, DHS says

Detainees at an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades, known as “Alligator Alcatraz,” have been transferred to other facilities, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said, citing concerns related to the hurricane season

All detainees from immigration facility 'Alligator Alcatraz' have been transferred, DHS says
Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|US|World

Stocks drop, bond yields rise; Fed keeps rates steady but projects hike for later this year

Major stock indexes fell, bond yields rose and the U.S. dollar extended gains on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve held the benchmark interest

Stocks drop, bond yields rise; Fed keeps rates steady but projects hike for later this year
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How Yuba-Sutter chickens serve on front line against West Nile virus

How Yuba-Sutter chickens serve on front line against West Nile virus

How Yuba-Sutter chickens serve on front line against West Nile virus
Environment|Science|Technology

Aurora reservoir water levels only 55% full; Colorado city's storage is well below average

Aurora reservoir water levels only 55% full; Colorado city's storage is well below average

Aurora reservoir water levels only 55% full; Colorado city's storage is well below average
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Colorado's first rainwater harvesting pilot moves to water court, researchers look to the practice amid drought

Colorado's first rainwater harvesting pilot moves to water court, researchers look to the practice amid drought

Colorado's first rainwater harvesting pilot moves to water court, researchers look to the practice amid drought
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Trump administration to pay $765 million to scrap four more offshore wind leases

The Trump administration on Wednesday said it would pay $765 million to power project developer Invenergy to terminate four wind leases off the coasts of New York, California and

Trump administration to pay $765 million to scrap four more offshore wind leases
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Federal lawsuit filed against New Mexico over military spouse law license transfers

Federal lawsuit filed against New Mexico over military spouse law license transfers

Federal lawsuit filed against New Mexico over military spouse law license transfers
Environment|Science|Technology

Heat waves increase wildfire risk – a new study explains how much, and it’s not a small number

Heat waves do more than dry out vegetation that can easily burn. They also play a role in lightning strikes, particularly dry lightning.

Heat waves increase wildfire risk – a new study explains how much, and it’s not a small number
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

Trump’s Justice Department urges court to throw out pollution lawsuit against Elon Musk’s company

Trump’s Justice Department urges court to throw out pollution lawsuit against Elon Musk’s company

Trump’s Justice Department urges court to throw out pollution lawsuit against Elon Musk’s company
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Pet boarding business where 21 animals died in fire operated illegally, official says

Pet boarding business where 21 animals died in fire operated illegally, official says

Pet boarding business where 21 animals died in fire operated illegally, official says
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science

Kansas Corpse flower is now in bloom for a short time only

Kansas Corpse flower is now in bloom for a short time only

Kansas Corpse flower is now in bloom for a short time only
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel

Qantas picks London for first record-breaking non-stop flights

Qantas Airways on Wednesday announced London as the first destination for the world's longest non-stop commercial flight, a roughly 20-hour trip

Qantas picks London for first record-breaking non-stop flights
Economy|Environment|World

15 countries in Kenya adopt the Mombasa Declaration to fight illegal fishing

Fifteen countries have adopted the Mombasa Declaration to combat illegal fishing, which experts say costs the global economy up to $50 billion annually

15 countries in Kenya adopt the Mombasa Declaration to fight illegal fishing
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VW investor Qatar complicates plant deal talks with Israeli arms maker, sources say

Volkswagen's plans for a deal with Israeli arms maker Rafael to use its struggling Osnabrueck plant are being complicated by Qatar's

VW investor Qatar complicates plant deal talks with Israeli arms maker, sources say
Environment|Science|Technology

NOAA’s Hurricane Hunter fleet is aging. Senators want to make it bigger and newer

NOAA’s Hurricane Hunter fleet is aging. Senators want to make it bigger and newer

NOAA’s Hurricane Hunter fleet is aging. Senators want to make it bigger and newer
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G7 sets up critical minerals alliance, platform to cut reliance on China

Group of Seven leaders agreed on Wednesday to step up coordination to cut their countries' reliance on China for critical minerals,

G7 sets up critical minerals alliance, platform to cut reliance on China
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Federal judge sends Bayer's $7.25 billion Roundup settlement back to Missouri state court

A federal judge sent Bayer's proposed $7.25 billion Roundup settlement back to state court on Wednesday, overruling objections from plaintiffs who had

Federal judge sends Bayer's $7.25 billion Roundup settlement back to Missouri state court
Economy|Environment|Health|World

Famine risk rises in 'hunger hotspots', UN warns

Extreme hunger has intensified in 13 "hunger hotspots," and of these Sudan, South Sudan, Yemen, Somalia, Northeast Nigeria and Gaza are at immediate risk of famine without

Famine risk rises in 'hunger hotspots', UN warns
Economy|Education|Environment|Science

Why states are walking back their own climate and energy laws, and what they could do instead

Many steps that are good for clean energy also dovetail with federal priorities, from affordable housing to data centers and rural development.

Why states are walking back their own climate and energy laws, and what they could do instead
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Africa's Ebola outbreaks complicated by victims who prefer traditional healers over hospitals

Whenever Ebola comes, some of those stricken choose the road to the nearest hospital

Africa's Ebola outbreaks complicated by victims who prefer traditional healers over hospitals
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Russian businessman Ilya Traber detained in contract killing probe, media report

Prominent Russian businessman Ilya Traber has been detained in connection with an investigation into a suspected contract killing, Russian media reported on Wednesday.

Russian businessman Ilya Traber detained in contract killing probe, media report
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Big Tech-backed coalition for carbon removal increases funding by $915 million, adds Anthropic

A coalition backed by Big Tech companies

Big Tech-backed coalition for carbon removal increases funding by $915 million, adds Anthropic
Africa|Asia|Environment|Political|Science|World

Taiwan says its delegates have been barred from ocean conference in Kenya

Kenya has barred delegates from Taiwan from attending an international conference on oceans in the east African country under pressure from China, Taiwan's government said

Taiwan says its delegates have been barred from ocean conference in Kenya
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Energy costs are high and unaffordable – what utilities, governments, communities and you can do to help save consumers money

There are opportunities at every level of the US energy market to save consumers money – if governments, companies, communities and individuals choose to act.

Energy costs are high and unaffordable – what utilities, governments, communities and you can do to help save consumers money