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Kenya moves 50 elephants to a larger park, says it's a sign poaching is low

Kenya moves 50 elephants to a larger park, says it's a sign poaching is low

MWEA, Kenya (AP) — As a helicopter hovers close to an elephant, trying to be as steady as possible, an experienced veterinarian cautiously takes aim.
King Charles III set to visit Australia and Samoa on a trip spanning a dozen time zones

King Charles III set to visit Australia and Samoa on a trip spanning a dozen time zones

LONDON (AP) — King Charles III, who is 75 and battling cancer, will travel halfway around the world to Samoa this month to take his seat as the head of the Commonwealth and highlight the existential threat that climate change poses for Pacific island
Florida returning to something like normal after Hurricane Milton

Florida returning to something like normal after Hurricane Milton

ELLENTON, Fla. (AP) — Florida counties hard hit by Hurricane Milton are returning to a semblance of normalcy, with power restored to most areas on Monday, gas stations reopening and students preparing to return to school.
Nile basin nations say water-sharing accord has come into force without Egypt's backing

Nile basin nations say water-sharing accord has come into force without Egypt's backing

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — A regional partnership of 10 countries says an agreement on the equitable use of water resources from the Nile River basin has come into force despite the notable opposition of Egypt.
Permits put on hold for planned pipeline to fuel a new Tennessee natural gas power plant

Permits put on hold for planned pipeline to fuel a new Tennessee natural gas power plant

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A federal appeals panel has temporarily halted two permits needed to begin construction on a pipeline project in Tennessee that will supply a natural gas plant. In a split 2-1 decision, the 6th U.S.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs a law aimed at preventing gas prices from spiking

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs a law aimed at preventing gas prices from spiking

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law Monday aimed at preventing gas prices from spiking, marking the Democrat's latest move in a battle with the oil industry over energy prices and the impacts of climate change.
Claims of India interference, new children's hospital on B.C. election campaign

Claims of India interference, new children's hospital on B.C. election campaign

VANCOUVER — There was no holiday for British Columbia's party leaders as the Oct. 19 election draws near with talk of foreign interference and vehicle insurance rates from the NDP and a promise of a new Children's Hospital in Surrey.

Permits put on hold for planned pipeline to fuel a new Tennessee natural gas power plant

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A federal appeals panel has temporarily halted two permits needed to begin construction on a pipeline project in Tennessee that will supply a natural gas plant. In a split 2-1 decision, the 6th U.S.
Longueuil gets permit to go ahead with deer cull in local park that has been overrun

Longueuil gets permit to go ahead with deer cull in local park that has been overrun

MONTREAL — A Montreal suburb will go ahead with a long-awaited white-tailed deer cull in a local park that has become overrun with them.

Powerful storm knocks out power to 1.4 million homes in Brazil's largest city

SAO PAULO (AP) — Around 1.4 million households in Sao Paulo, Brazil, were without power on Saturday almost 24 hours after a brief but powerful storm swept through South America's largest metropolis. At least seven people were killed.
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