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In Ecuador, power-dependent patients wait in anguish as the government imposes hours-long blackouts

In Ecuador, power-dependent patients wait in anguish as the government imposes hours-long blackouts

QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — The first time the electricity went off at night, Linda Vidal went into panic mode.
The vehicle collision death of a famous Wyoming grizzly bear was an accident, authorities say

The vehicle collision death of a famous Wyoming grizzly bear was an accident, authorities say

JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) — The driver who struck and killed a famous grizzly bear south of Grand Teton National Park earlier this week was not speeding and the bear's death was an accident, law enforcement officers said Friday. The death of grizzly No.
How has climate change shifted the odds of extreme cold? A new tool seeks the answer

How has climate change shifted the odds of extreme cold? A new tool seeks the answer

Federal environment officials will be able to quickly analyze how climate change is shifting the odds of extreme cold temperatures starting this winter, officials said Friday, broadening the application of a system rolled out over the summer to study
Brazil reaches a $23 billion settlement with mining firms over a 2015 environmental disaster

Brazil reaches a $23 billion settlement with mining firms over a 2015 environmental disaster

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil's federal government on Friday reached a multibillion-dollar settlement with the mining companies responsible for a 2015 dam collapse that the government said was the country's worst-ever environmental disaster.
Leonardo DiCaprio endorses Kamala Harris for president

Leonardo DiCaprio endorses Kamala Harris for president

Leonardo DiCaprio is endorsing Kamala Harris for president, with the Oscar-winning actor expressing support for the Democratic nominee in a video Friday.
Leonardo DiCaprio endorses Kamala Harris for president

Leonardo DiCaprio endorses Kamala Harris for president

Leonardo DiCaprio is endorsing Kamala Harris for president, with the Oscar-winning actor expressing support for the Democratic nominee in a video Friday.
Brazil reaches $23 billion settlement with mining firms over 2015 environmental disaster

Brazil reaches $23 billion settlement with mining firms over 2015 environmental disaster

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil's federal government on Friday reached a multibillion-dollar settlement with the mining companies responsible for a 2015 dam collapse that the government said was the country's worst-ever environmental disaster.
After years of legal battles, Montreal suburb finally kills deer in park

After years of legal battles, Montreal suburb finally kills deer in park

MONTREAL — A Montreal suburb with a park overpopulated with white-tailed deer says it has carried out the first phase of its cull, with 64 animals killed. Longueuil, Que.

North Carolina's governor approves more than $600 million in Helene recovery funding

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper approved more than $600 million worth of disaster relief funding Friday for western North Carolina counties affected by Hurricane Helene after legislators passed the recovery bill the day before.
With listeria top of mind, manufacturers are upping testing protocols: food experts

With listeria top of mind, manufacturers are upping testing protocols: food experts

From frozen waffles and pancakes to beef jelly tongue, recent listeria recalls may have consumers concerned that more of the bacteria is infiltrating the food chain, but experts say that's not the case.
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