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Cyclone Chido rips through French territory of Mayotte as it barrels toward eastern Africa

MORONI, Comoros (AP) — The French territory of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean has suffered extensive damage from Cyclone Chido , officials said Saturday, as the storm roared toward the east coast of the continent.

UN talks fail to reach agreement on dealing with rising risk of global drought

BENGALURU, India (AP) — Despite two weeks of U.N.-sponsored talks in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh, the participating 197 nations failed to agree early Saturday on a plan to deal with global droughts, made longer and more severe by a warming climate.

A magnitude 6.4 earthquake shakes Chile but there are no reports of damage

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — A 6.4 magnitude earthquake shook central Chile on Friday but there were no immediate reports of damage and a tsunami was ruled out. The United States Geological Survey said the quake occurred at 7:38 p.m.
Quebec, Ottawa announce funding deal to fight homelessness, add shelter spaces

Quebec, Ottawa announce funding deal to fight homelessness, add shelter spaces

MONTREAL — Ottawa and Quebec announced an agreement Friday to help unhoused Quebecers as homeless encampments continue to multiply in the province and frigid weather sets in.
U.S. study links Canadian wildfire smoke to doctor visit spike in Baltimore

U.S. study links Canadian wildfire smoke to doctor visit spike in Baltimore

TORONTO — Raging Canadian wildfires that choked North America under clouds of smoke last year may have contributed to a spike in doctor visits for lung and heart problems thousands of kilometres away, according to peer-reviewed findings published Fri
Feds propose protection for giant salamanders devastated by Hurricane Helene

Feds propose protection for giant salamanders devastated by Hurricane Helene

You never forget your first time seeing a giant salamander, according to Andy Hill.

Indian Ocean islands of Comoros, Madagascar and Mayotte are bracing for Cyclone Chido

MORONI, Comoros (AP) — The islands of Comoros, Madagascar and Mayotte in the Indian Ocean were bracing for Cyclone Chido on Friday as the intense tropical storm whirred its way toward Africa's east coast.
Oregon lawmakers approve $218M in emergency wildfire funding in special session

Oregon lawmakers approve $218M in emergency wildfire funding in special session

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon lawmakers approved $218 million in emergency wildfire funds during a Thursday special session that was convened to address unpaid bills stemming from the state’s 2024 record wildfire season .
Holiday Gift Guide: Handcrafted items from North Carolina support hurricane recovery

Holiday Gift Guide: Handcrafted items from North Carolina support hurricane recovery

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The town of Asheville, known for its artists and restaurants, is a tourist destination and the economic hub of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountain communities.
Snow squalls and blizzards to descend on parts of Ontario, Environment Canada warns

Snow squalls and blizzards to descend on parts of Ontario, Environment Canada warns

Environment Canada is warning that snow squalls and blizzards in places north and west of the Greater Toronto Area could make travel "nearly impossible" at times in the next couple of days.
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