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Tornadoes forecast in the Black Sea region as storm reportedly impacts Russian military operations

Tornadoes forecast in the Black Sea region as storm reportedly impacts Russian military operations

Tornadoes were forecast for the Black Sea region on Tuesday, a day after a storm that left more than 2 million people without electricity in Crimea, Russia and Ukraine. A think tank said that the weather also impacted Russian military operations.
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Here's what you need to know about Canada's priorities and challenges ahead of COP28

Here's what you need to know about Canada's priorities and challenges ahead of COP28

TORONTO — Canada’s image at the world’s signature climate negotiations could be complicated by infighting, some observers fear, as two of the federal government's ardent critics at the provincial level look to capture attention at the United Nations
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US Navy removes fuel from plane that overshot Hawaii runway and is now resting on a reef and sand

US Navy removes fuel from plane that overshot Hawaii runway and is now resting on a reef and sand

KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (AP) — The U.S.
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A Sumatran rhino calf born in Indonesia adds to an endangered species of fewer than 50 animals

A Sumatran rhino calf born in Indonesia adds to an endangered species of fewer than 50 animals

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A critically endangered Sumatran rhino was born in Indonesia’s western island of Sumatra on Saturday, the second Sumatran rhino born in the country this year and a welcome addition to a species that currently numbers fewer t
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Eminent domain case involving Georgia railroad could have widespread property law implications

Eminent domain case involving Georgia railroad could have widespread property law implications

ATLANTA (AP) — A hearing began Monday in an eminent domain battle that involves one of rural Georgia's poorest areas but could have implications for property law across the state and nation.
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As Mexico marks conservation day, advocates say it takes too long to list vulnerable species

As Mexico marks conservation day, advocates say it takes too long to list vulnerable species

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Residents of Mexico's Caribbean reef island of Banco Chinchorro near Belize have hunted the meat and salmon-pink shells of queen conch for generations.
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Failed wheel bearing caused Kentucky train derailment but didn't trigger alarms beforehand, CSX says

Failed wheel bearing caused Kentucky train derailment but didn't trigger alarms beforehand, CSX says

LOUISVILLE, Ky.
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Opposition NDP, First Nation chief want public review of Alberta Energy Regulator

Opposition NDP, First Nation chief want public review of Alberta Energy Regulator

EDMONTON — Alberta's New Democrat Opposition and a prominent First Nations leader are calling for a review of the province's energy regulator to be held in public, with public input.
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Pathways Alliance increasingly confident $16.5B carbon capture project will go ahead

Pathways Alliance increasingly confident $16.5B carbon capture project will go ahead

CALGARY — The oilsands industry group that has proposed building what would be one of the world's largest carbon capture and storage projects says it is more confident than ever it will go ahead with construction.
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Contract between Puerto Rico's government and coal-fired plant operator leaves residents in the dark

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A proposed amended contract between Puerto Rico’s government and the operator of a coal-fired power plant accused of contaminating low-income communities on the island drew scrutiny Monday during a heated public hearing.
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