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Greenpeace files an anti-intimidation case against an American fossil fuel pipeline company

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Greenpeace filed on Monday an anti-intimidation court case against a U.S.
Winter sowing in upcycled containers creates stronger seedlings in spring

Winter sowing in upcycled containers creates stronger seedlings in spring

It’s either time -- or nearly time -- to start seeds indoors for the upcoming growing season, depending on where you live .
Hawaii court rules against insurance companies in Maui wildfire, allowing $4B settlement to proceed

Hawaii court rules against insurance companies in Maui wildfire, allowing $4B settlement to proceed

HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii’s Supreme Court ruled Monday that insurance companies can’t bring their own legal actions against those blamed for Maui’s catastrophic 2023 wildfire, allowing a $4 billion settlement that was on that the verge of collapse to pr
Stretch of North Carolina interstate that collapsed during Helene to reopen by March 1

Stretch of North Carolina interstate that collapsed during Helene to reopen by March 1

WAYNESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A section of Interstate 40 in western North Carolina that collapsed during Hurricane Helene’s historic flooding will reopen to traffic by March 1, Gov.

New North Carolina governor sues over more laws meant to weaken him

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — New North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein says more recent laws enacted by state Republicans that erode some gubernatorial appointment powers are “partisan power grabs that thwart North Carolina voters’ decisions at the ballot box.
'Back to plastic': Trump pushes for plastic straws as he declares paper ones 'don’t work'

'Back to plastic': Trump pushes for plastic straws as he declares paper ones 'don’t work'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is moving to reverse a federal push away from plastic straws, declaring that paper straws “don’t work.” Trump signed an executive order Monday, saying: “It’s a ridiculous situation.

Stretch of North Carolina interstate that collapsed during Helene to reopen next month

WAYNESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A section of Interstate 40 in western North Carolina that collapsed during Hurricane Helene’s historic flooding will reopen to traffic on March 1, Gov.
Ontario's party leaders pledge to help whales at Marineland

Ontario's party leaders pledge to help whales at Marineland

The leaders of Ontario's main political parties pledged Monday to help the remaining animals at Marineland should they win the election. The Niagara Falls, Ont.

Hawaii court rules against insurance companies in Maui wildfire, allowing $4B settlement to proceed

HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii’s Supreme Court has ruled that insurance companies can’t bring their own legal actions against those blamed for Maui’s catastrophic 2023 wildfire, the deadliest in the U.S. in more than a century.
Push to eliminate renewable energy goals in Puerto Rico sparks outrage as outages persist

Push to eliminate renewable energy goals in Puerto Rico sparks outrage as outages persist

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico legislators on Monday held a contentious public hearing on a governor-backed bill that would eliminate renewable energy goals and extend operations of the island's lone coal-fired plant , long accused of pollu
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