Amazon deforestation surges in Colombia, reversing historic gains
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia’s government reported on Thursday a sharp overall rise in deforestation in the country’s…
Trump’s White House makeover: A new 90,000-square-foot ballroom
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House on Thursday announced that construction on a massive, new $200 million ballroom…
Wall Street closes lower, led by drops in health care
Stocks capped a choppy day of trading on Wall Street with more losses Thursday after an early big…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs challenges prostitution-related convictions in court
Sean “Diddy” Combs has asked a judge to throw out his guilty verdicts on prostitution-related counts or grant…
US and NATO allies warn of increasing Iranian threats in Europe, North America
WASHINGTON — The United States and many of its NATO allies are accusing Iran of a growing number…
South Africa starts injecting rhino horns with radioactive material to curb poaching
MOKOPANE, South Africa. — A South African university launched an anti-poaching campaign Thursday to inject the horns of…
MLB trade deadline tracker: Mason Miller, Shane Bieber on the move
The San Diego Padres added hard-throwing closer Mason Miller and the Toronto Blue Jays dealt for former Cy…
Trump administration cancels plans to develop new offshore wind projects
The Trump administration is canceling plans to use large areas of federal waters for new offshore wind development,…
Key US inflation gauge rose last month as Trump’s tariffs lifted goods prices
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge ticked higher last month in a sign that President Donald…
Harris releasing ‘107 Days’ book about her historic presidential run
NEW YORK (AP) — Former Vice President Kamala Harris will have a memoir out in September on her…
Severe turbulence injures passengers aboard Amsterdam-bound Delta flight
A Delta Air Lines flight from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam was hit by serious turbulence, injuring passengers…
Chinese researchers suggest lasers and sabotage to counter Musk’s Starlink satellites
ROME — Stealth submarines fitted with space-shooting lasers, supply-chain sabotage and custom-built attack satellites armed with ion thrusters.…