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32 people brought ashore after North Sea collision between oil tanker, cargo ship

16 weeks ago from UPI

More than 30 people are reported injured in a shipping crash off the coast of England Monday.

Carolina Panthers, cornerback Jayce Horn agree to record $100M extension

16 weeks ago from UPI

The Carolina Panthers and Jaycee Horn agreed to a four-year, $100 million contract extension, which will make him the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history, his agency announced Monday.

1920s America, today’s political climate exhibit dark parallels

16 weeks ago from UPI

Today's administration policies are dark, strongly resembling how Americans felt during a pivotal decade 100 years ago, when dissatisfaction with the country led to discriminatory, hateful government policies.

Watch: 'Suits LA' teases Harvey Specter's return

16 weeks ago from UPI

Gabriel Macht will reprise Harvey Specter in next week's episode of "Suits: LA," his first on-screen return to the franchise since the original series ended in 2019.

In weekend horse racing, Thorpedo Anna picks up where she left off

16 weeks ago from UPI

Thorpedo Anna won her 3-year-old debut Saturday at Oaklawn Park, while Owen Almighty qualified at Tampa Bay Downs for a Kentucky Derby run, but will he take up the challenge?

Volcanic activity billions of years ago set the stage for Earth's oxygen-rich atmosphere, research suggests

16 weeks ago from Physorg

It is widely believed that Earth's atmosphere has been rich in oxygen for about 2.5 billion years due to a relatively rapid increase in microorganisms capable of performing photosynthesis. Researchers,...

ARVO Foundation announces recipient of 2025 Oberdorfer Award in Low Vision Research

16 weeks ago from Newswise - Scinews

The ARVO Foundation congratulates Jacque Duncan, MD, FARVO -- 2025 recipient of the Oberdorfer Award in Low Vision. She will present a lecture on the topic at the 2025 ARVO...

North Korea fires ballistic missiles as U.S.-South Korea joint military drill kicks off

16 weeks ago from UPI

North Korea launched several ballistic missiles toward the Yellow Sea on Monday afternoon, Seoul's military said, on the first day of a large-scale joint U.S-South Korea military exercise on the...

Floods hit eastern Australia, 190,000 properties blacked out

16 weeks ago from Physorg

Torrential rain from the remnants of Cyclone Alfred flooded swathes of Australia's east coast on Monday, as workers battled to restore power to more than 190,000 homes and businesses.

Scientists say Trump cuts threaten climate research, public safety

16 weeks ago from Physorg

Climate scientist Tom Di Liberto had dreamed of working at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) since college. After more than a decade as a contractor, he finally secured...

'Day the Earth Blew Up' is 'Looney Tunes' at its meta, absurd best

16 weeks ago from UPI

"The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie," in theaters Friday, embraces the animated franchise breaking the fourth wall and having absurd adventures.

NORAD intercepts civilian aircraft flying near Trump's Mar-a-Lago

16 weeks ago from UPI

U.S. fighter jets twice intercepted civilian aircraft flying in restricted airspace near President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida over the weekend, military officials said.

Mark Carney to be Canada's next prime minister with Liberal Party election win

16 weeks ago from UPI

Mark Carney, the former governor of the Bank of Canada, was overwhelmingly elected the leader of the Liberal Party and the Great White North's next prime minister on Sunday.

Warming is chasing cloud forests steadily uphill

16 weeks ago from Sciencenews.org

Cloud forests are biodiversity hot spots and crucial water sources. But climate change and deforestation are shrinking their range, new data show.

Some sea turtles are laying eggs earlier in response to climate change

16 weeks ago from Sciencenews.org

A 1-degree-Celsius change in water temperature prompts sea turtles in Northern Cyprus to lay eggs nearly a week earlier on average.

Russian airstrikes kill 25, injure 40 in Ukraine

16 weeks ago from UPI

The Russian military killed at least 25 and injured at least 40 during airstrikes launched against the Donetsk area of Ukraine late Friday and early Saturday.

Tropical Storm Alfred flooding feared in eastern Australia

16 weeks ago from UPI

Tropical storm Alfred could cause significant flooding in eastern Australia despite the slowly moving storm no longer being a cyclone.

Watch: Max releases trailer for 'Last of Us' Season 2

16 weeks ago from UPI

Max has released a trailer for Season 2 of its sci-fi drama, "The Last of Us."

Climate Risks: A Double-Edged Sword for Digital and Low-Carbon Economies

16 weeks ago from Newswise - Scinews

A recent study explores the intricate relationship between climate physical risks and the merging of digital and low-carbon economies in China. By examining the disruptive effects of extreme weather events...

New Study Challenges Circular Fashion's Economic and Environmental Claims

16 weeks ago from Newswise - Scinews

A new study reveals that circular fashion (CF) - the practice of recycling, reselling, and renting clothing to reduce waste - might not be the green solution it claims to...

An Emissions Tale of Two Cities: Salt Lake vs. Los Angeles

16 weeks ago from Newswise - Scinews

Researchers from the University of Utah and University of California set out to compare how freeway emissions trends differed in their states' largest metropolitan areas, Salt Lake City and Los...

On homelessness, liberal California and the ultraconservative Supreme Court largely agree

16 weeks ago from LA Times - Health

The Grants Pass ruling clears the way for punitive measures against homeless people. Officials from San Diego to San Francisco are all too eager to oblige.

What I find in solitude and silence on the cliffs of Big Sur

16 weeks ago from LA Times - Health

What I found at the top of the mountain was a radiant view over the blue Pacific, freedom from all distraction and a day that seemed to last for months.

The Southern California fires have us on edge. When can we finally relax?

16 weeks ago from LA Times - Health

Angelenos have their evacuation bags packed and their phones within reach because of the wildfires. How much longer do we have to live like this?

L.A.'s wellness community is healing a fire-torn city with free massages, meditations, sound baths

16 weeks ago from LA Times - Health

L.A.'s wellness community is assembling to support wildfire victims and firefighters in a sprawling citywide effort.

'Survivor's guilt' is real right now in L.A.

16 weeks ago from LA Times - Health

Smoke and ash are in the air, and so is survivor's guilt, leaving many unsure how to act or grieve. While survivor's guilt can cause grief and shame, it is...

Patti Smith says reports about 'collapse' are 'grossly exaggerated': 'Trust me I am fine'

16 weeks ago from LA Times - Health

Patti Smith downplays her recent fall onstage and blames 'post-migraine dizziness' for the incident, which she believes 'does not merit so much attention.'

FEMA doubles down on its decision to not test soil as part of wildfire cleanup

16 weeks ago from LA Times - Health

FEMA is doubling down on its decision to not test soil after cleanup of toxic wildfire ash and debris in Los Angeles County, despite public outrage.