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Herzog cancels participation in UN climate summit amid security threats

President's office cites recent situation assessment and Azerbaijan's proximity to Tehran as reasons for him backing out...

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'The best fish and chips in the North East' according to our readers

The North East has become the undisputed champion in serving up some of Britain's best fish and chips....

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UK weather maps turn purple as 38cm of snow gathers up with temperature plunging to -10C

Many parts of the country will be layered by heavy snow as temperature drops to freezing -10C....

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Meet The Women Guardian Angels

In recent years, women do-gooders like MacKenzie Scott, Melinda Gates, and Laurene Powell Jobs have outperformed men in ...

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U.S. health officials report 1st case of new form of mpox in a traveler

Health officials said Saturday they have confirmed the first U.S. case of a new form of mpox that was first seen in east...

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Trump’s GOP at UN climate talks: We’re in charge now

In a swaggering press conference at COP29, House Republicans delivered an aggressive message in support of oil, gas, and...

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‘Doesn’t pass the pub test’: Push for moratorium on seismic blasting

More than 2000 seismic surveys have been conducted in waters off Australia since the 1960s, as companies map the seabed ...

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Portland Braces for Week of Persistent Rain, Thunderstorms Possible

Portland faces an extended rainy period with 90% precipitation chances and mild temperatures according to the National W...

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These three plants will banish rats from your garden and keep them out forever

As winter approaches, seeing rats in your garden will become more common but having these three plants could help you ke...

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How a pair of adjustments helped the LSU women dodge an upset loss to Murray State

Things may have felt uneasy. But when the LSU women’s basketball team regrouped at halftime, down nine points to a red...

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A windy, but warm weekend is on tap for Minnesota

A weak storm system will pass to through the north this weekend, bringing some changes to the region....

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Lafayette High season ends in first round with loss to Jesuit Blue Jays

What could’ve been a special night for the Lafayette High Mighty Lions turned sour quickly as they fell to the Jesuit ...

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Gardening rewards Kearney woman's effort

Step into Michelle Fischer’s yard in southeast Kearney and you get a sense of how gardening has cast its spell....

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UK snow: Exact parts of England that WON'T see flurries next week according to Met Office

Many parts of the UK can expect flurries of the white stuff on November 17, as well as Monday November 18 and into Tuesd...

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'A constant battle on what we can say': Activists say they feel stifled by COP29 rules

'A constant battle on what we can say': Activists say they feel stifled by COP29 rules...

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It’s not normal for the East Coast to be on fire

Here's why the November wildfires in New York and New Jersey are so alarming....

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Outside/In: What's living under your porch

Have we accidentally made luxury apartments beneath our feet? And is that a bad thing?...

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The first week of the U.N.'s annual climate conference comes to a close

We look at what happened during the first week of the United Nation's annual climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan....

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Farmers outwitting satellite detection? Images show stubble burning peak post-afternoon hours

Analysis of images from South Korea’s geostationary satellite GEO-KOMPSAT-2A, which takes pictures every 5 minutes, sh...

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If you ‘sea’ something, say something: Prepare for climate change by photographing king tides this weekend

Climate change will bring higher sea levels and changes to our coastline, and king tides are key to understanding them b...

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Tips for catching this weekend’s Beaver supermoon

The Beaver supermoon is reaching its peak this weekend, converging with other celestial events....

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Southeast Wisconsin weather: Gray & Mild Weekend

After some brief sunshine on Friday, the clouds are back in Milwaukee and southeast Wisconsin. Highs remain in the 50s t...

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Ron Faucheux: Ballot issues tell us much about the national mood

Lost in the hullabaloo of the presidential election were 146 ballot propositions that were voted on in 41 states. Issues...

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Aditya Ultra Steel to set up 5 MW solar plant; posts Rs 5.87cr profit for Apr-Sept

Aditya Ultra Steel Ltd. reported a net profit of Rs 5.87 crore for the first half of 2024-25, with revenue reaching Rs 3...

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COP29 climate finance in numbers: How much is needed and where is it coming from?

COP29 climate finance in numbers: How much is needed and where is it coming from?...

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Met Office meteorologist shares 'shock' snow update for England and Scotland

A meteorologist for the Met Office has discussed the stark weather expected in the UK over the weekend and into next wee...

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Attempt to smuggle 35 rare birds to Iran foiled in Nimroz

The Environmental Protection Department in northwestern Nimroz has prevented the smuggling of 35 rare birds to Iran, an ...

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Rising Actress Rips the State of Feminism in Hollywood: 'All of It Is Fake and a Front'

Failed presidential candidate Kamala Harris’ campaign strategy consisted of a number of themes and ideas. Two key fact...

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Tens of thousands evacuated as Philippines braces for the sixth typhoon of the year

Dozens of flights in the eastern Visayas region facing the Pacific Ocean cancelled for the weekend...

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All parts of England and Wales getting snow on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday

A major cold spell is set to hit the UK imminently with snow forecast in regions as far south as London and Plymouth....

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Wildfire retardant is laden with toxic metals, USC study finds

The discovery of high levels of heavy metals in a popular fire retardant has added to long-running concerns from environ...

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California regulators propose plan that could close Aliso Canyon. Or is it just 'kicking the can'?

The California Public Utilities Commission unveiled a proposal that could potentially close the Aliso Canyon gas storage...

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John Wheeler: Do not become concerned about any potential storm when it is a week away.

It is perfectly fine to show that there is a chance of some sort of storm so that people can begin to take notice and fo...

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Brazil submits climate plan for approaching years

Brazil's delegation before the United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference of Parties 29 (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, ...

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Mushroom houses for Gaza? Arab designers offer home-grown innovations

As winter descends on Gaza's tent cities, emergency housing made from mushrooms could keep out the cold -- just one of s...

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Shrinking shores and dying fish: The catastrophic water levels of the Caspian Sea, near COP29 host

Shrinking shores and dying fish: The catastrophic water levels of the Caspian Sea, near COP29 host...

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UK snow maps reveal exact time London, Birmingham, Cardiff and Edinburgh will be hit

New predictions have forecast snow to hit the UK next week, bringing with it showers and low temperatures....

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Speedy East Africans at the fore

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the Chicago Marathon. There’s “The Lis...