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Grand Teton grizzly bear No. 399 that delighted visitors for decades is killed by vehicle in Wyoming

Grand Teton grizzly bear No. 399 that delighted visitors for decades is killed by vehicle in Wyoming

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A famous grizzly bear beloved for decades by countless tourists, biologists and professional wildlife photographers in Grand Teton National Park is dead after being struck by a vehicle in western Wyoming. Grizzly No.
North Carolina government calculates Hurricane Helene damages, needs at least $53B

North Carolina government calculates Hurricane Helene damages, needs at least $53B

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The catastrophic flooding and destruction caused by Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina likely caused at least a record $53 billion in damages and recovery needs, Gov. Roy Cooper's administration said Wednesday.
Groups say Jewish students, staff at University of B.C. face hostile environment

Groups say Jewish students, staff at University of B.C. face hostile environment

VANCOUVER — A coalition of Jewish organizations says it is "deeply alarmed" by a rising tide of antisemitism at the University of British Columbia in recent weeks.
Sweeping blackouts in Cuba raise the question: Why has the island's solar buildout been so slow?

Sweeping blackouts in Cuba raise the question: Why has the island's solar buildout been so slow?

HAVANA (AP) — Cuba’s large-scale blackouts that left 10 million people without power this month may not have happened if the government had built out more solar power to boost its failing electric grid as promised, some experts say.
Bad state data may misdirect nearly $1 billion in federal funds to replace lead pipes

Bad state data may misdirect nearly $1 billion in federal funds to replace lead pipes

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Research from Alaska finds more polar bears are exposed to pathogens

Research from Alaska finds more polar bears are exposed to pathogens

Researchers out of Alaska say some polar bears in the Arctic now face a greater risk of contracting several pathogens that weren't a threat to the animals decades ago.
With Liberal election win, First Nations in N.B. look forward to improved relations

With Liberal election win, First Nations in N.B. look forward to improved relations

FREDERICTON — Chief Allan Polchies is excited about New Brunswick's new Liberal provincial government. Polchies, of St.

North Carolina government calculates Hurricane Helene damages, needs at least $53B

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The catastrophic flooding and destruction caused by Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina is likely to have caused at least a record $53 billion in damages and recovery needs, Gov. Roy Cooper's administration said Wednesday.
Hurricane Kristy strengthens into a Category 4 storm in the Pacific Ocean

Hurricane Kristy strengthens into a Category 4 storm in the Pacific Ocean

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Hurricane Kristy strengthened into a Category 4 storm in the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday and was expected to remain away from land as it churns in the Pacific Ocean, forecasters said.
Walmart agrees to pay $7.5 million to settle California lawsuit over disposal of hazardous waste

Walmart agrees to pay $7.5 million to settle California lawsuit over disposal of hazardous waste

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Walmart has agreed to pay $7.
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