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Democrats investigate as Trump OKs almost $2 billion in taxpayer money to end offshore wind projects

The Trump administration is spending nearly $2 billion to get energy companies to walk away from U.S. offshore wind projects

Democrats investigate as Trump OKs almost $2 billion in taxpayer money to end offshore wind projects
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The Latest: Supreme Court to hear arguments on ending legal protections for Haitian/Syrian migrants

The Supreme Court is weighing arguments over the Trump administration’s push to end legal protections for Haitians and Syrians as migrants fleeing war and natural disaster

The Latest: Supreme Court to hear arguments on ending legal protections for Haitian/Syrian migrants
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The Latest: Iran war has cost estimated $25 billion so far, Pentagon official tells Congress

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says congressional Democrats are “the biggest adversary we face” as he takes questions from lawmakers for the first time since U.S. President Donald Trump launched the war against Iran

The Latest: Iran war has cost estimated $25 billion so far, Pentagon official tells Congress
Business|Economy|Election|Environment|Finance|Political

Billionaire Tom Steyer wants to take on the rich in run for California governor

Billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer is selling himself as a class traitor in his bid for California governor

Billionaire Tom Steyer wants to take on the rich in run for California governor
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US stocks drift in mixed trading as oil prices keep spurting higher

The U.S. stock market is drifting in mixed trading as the countdown ticks to an afternoon announcement from the Federal Reserve on what it will do with interest rates

US stocks drift in mixed trading as oil prices keep spurting higher
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Trump met with oil firms on possible months-long extension of Iran blockade

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Trump met with oil firms on possible months-long extension of Iran blockade
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'Long road ahead': 13 sloths rescued from Sloth World continue recovery at Central Florida Zoo

'Long road ahead': 13 sloths rescued from Sloth World continue recovery at Central Florida Zoo

'Long road ahead': 13 sloths rescued from Sloth World continue recovery at Central Florida Zoo
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Service members help former National Guardsman recover after Enid tornado

Service members help former National Guardsman recover after Enid tornado

Service members help former National Guardsman recover after Enid tornado
Education|Environment|Health

Advocates demand answers as hundreds of graves collapse at a Milwaukee County cemetery after floods

Advocates demand answers as hundreds of graves collapse at a Milwaukee County cemetery after floods

Advocates demand answers as hundreds of graves collapse at a Milwaukee County cemetery after floods
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French regulator says most e-commerce platform products it tested breach EU rules

France's consumer protection authority said on Wednesday that three‑quarters of the products it tested from major e‑commerce platforms last year

French regulator says most e-commerce platform products it tested breach EU rules
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Women paid the highest price in Jakarta train tragedy

When Harum Anjarsari's husband finally got through to her phone, he did not hear her, but instead, rescue workers who said they pulled the device from

Women paid the highest price in Jakarta train tragedy
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Bunge lifts 2026 outlook on strong crush margins, biofuel demand

U.S. agribusiness Bunge Global raised its full-year adjusted profit forecast on Wednesday, citing strong oilseed processing margins and an improved

Bunge lifts 2026 outlook on strong crush margins, biofuel demand
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Aircraft lessor AerCap says prolonged high oil prices could bring opportunities

Higher fuel prices for between three and six months would pressure the airline industry, but could bring benefits for aircraft lessors, the world's largest aircraft

Aircraft lessor AerCap says prolonged high oil prices could bring opportunities
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Science

Dozens of cancer cases in N.J. could be linked to contaminants at former landfill

Dozens of cancer cases in N.J. could be linked to contaminants at former landfill

Dozens of cancer cases in N.J. could be linked to contaminants at former landfill
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One of America’s oldest weather observatories shows people the science behind our climate

At Blue Hill Observatory and Science Center, a weather station 15 miles south of Boston, staff and volunteers have been using many of the same tools to monitor the weather since it opened in 1885

One of America’s oldest weather observatories shows people the science behind our climate
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Search suspended for 5 missing crew of ship that overturned near Northern Marianas during typhoon

Authorities say they’ve suspended the search for missing five crew members of a cargo ship that overturned near the Northern Mariana Islands during a typhoon in the Pacific Ocean

Search suspended for 5 missing crew of ship that overturned near Northern Marianas during typhoon
Crime|Education|Environment|Health

Students are taught to hide in closets and under tables if there is a school shooting – but does practicing for this possibility keep kids safe?

Most states have some sort of requirement for a minimum number of lockdown drills a year, but there is no set federal guidance.

Students are taught to hide in closets and under tables if there is a school shooting – but does practicing for this possibility keep kids safe?
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US judge to weigh preservation groups' bid to stop Trump's Kennedy Center overhaul

A coalition of historic preservation and architecture groups will ask a judge on Wednesday to halt plans by President Donald Trump’s administration

US judge to weigh preservation groups' bid to stop Trump's Kennedy Center overhaul
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This year's World Cup games could be sizzling. Here's what's being done to prepare for extreme heat

The 2022 World Cup tournament in Qatar was moved from summer to winter because of the threat of extreme heat

This year's World Cup games could be sizzling. Here's what's being done to prepare for extreme heat
Environment|Health|Political|Science|World

EPA leader Zeldin supports slashing agency budget by half at contentious congressional hearings

President Donald Trump's administration proposes cutting the Environmental Protection Agency’s budget by roughly half, sparking heated congressional hearings this week

EPA leader Zeldin supports slashing agency budget by half at contentious congressional hearings
Environment|Science|US|World

Tornado devastates Texas town on sixth straight day of severe storms

Tornado devastates Texas town on sixth straight day of severe storms

Tornado devastates Texas town on sixth straight day of severe storms
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

This ‘miracle tree’ can filter more than 98% of microplastics from tap water

This ‘miracle tree’ can filter more than 98% of microplastics from tap water

This ‘miracle tree’ can filter more than 98% of microplastics from tap water
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Camp Mystic owners apologize for deadly flood plan failures and push to reopen over Texas lawmakers’ objections

Camp Mystic owners apologize for deadly flood plan failures and push to reopen over Texas lawmakers’ objections

Camp Mystic owners apologize for deadly flood plan failures and push to reopen over Texas lawmakers’ objections
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Another Russian oil facility burns after Zelenskyy touts Ukraine’s drone reach

Ukraine is claiming responsibility for a drone attack on a distant Russian oil facility

Another Russian oil facility burns after Zelenskyy touts Ukraine’s drone reach