Genevieve becomes a hurricane off Mexico but poses no direct threat to land
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Genevieve has strengthened into a hurricane in the Pacific Ocean southwest of Mexico.…
US nuclear regulators want to nix a requirement that keeps exposures to radiation low
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is proposing to eliminate a foundational safety principle that has for 50 years minimized…
Wildfire forces 55,000 more people to evacuate in southwest France
LEGE-CAP FERRET, France (AP) — A raging wildfire in southwest France forced the evacuation of 55,000 people overnight…
Whale ‘supergroups’ show numbers are rebounding from hunting. But Iran war holds dangers for them
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — A South African couple found themselves in a rare situation when they witnessed…
Nearly 300 humpback whales were seen in a rare ‘supergroup’ that shows their recovery
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A South African couple found themselves in a rare situation when they…
Southern China and Hong Kong on alert as Typhoon Noul approaches
HONG KONG (AP) — Typhoon Noul is bringing winds and heavy rain to southern China, including Hong Kong,…
Central US swelters under extreme heat warning with little overnight relief
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dangerously hot weather will expand across much of the central United States this weekend and…
Massive wildfire prompts evacuation in the French city of Bordeaux
LEGE-CAP FERRET, France (AP) — France was preparing to use a massive specially adapted cargo aircraft to dump…
Trump administration admits canceling grants based on politics
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has acknowledged in court documents that it canceled $7.6 billion in grants…
Wildfires near Madrid and in southwestern France force over 80,000 to evacuate
ARCACHON, France (AP) — Large forest fires burned out of control in southwestern France and central Spain on…
Hurricane Fausto strengthens into Category 2 storm
MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Fausto has strengthened into a Category 2 storm in the Pacific Ocean and is…
Trump expands voluntary pledge to curb data center utility costs
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday had governors and electricity companies join a voluntary pledge to…