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Isolated Indigenous man returns to tribe in the Amazon rainforest after brief contact

Isolated Indigenous man returns to tribe in the Amazon rainforest after brief contact

BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — A young man from an isolated Indigenous tribe who approached a riverine community in Brazil’s Amazon returned voluntarily to his people less than 24 hours later, Brazilian authorities said. The encounter occurred around 7 p.m.
Eastern U.S. braces for flooding while fire-damaged California city now faces mudslides

Eastern U.S. braces for flooding while fire-damaged California city now faces mudslides

SIERRA MADRE, Calif. (AP) — Much of the Eastern U.S. braced for a renewed round of harsh , soggy weather on Saturday, with thunderstorms and melting snow combining to pound the Ohio and Tennessee valleys.
After heavy rains, debris flows hit Southern California community scarred by fire

After heavy rains, debris flows hit Southern California community scarred by fire

SIERRA MADRE, Calif.
Trump creates council for 'energy dominance,' boosts natural gas exports and offshore drilling

Trump creates council for 'energy dominance,' boosts natural gas exports and offshore drilling

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order formally creating a National Energy Dominance Council and directed it to move quickly to drive up already record-setting domestic oil and gas production.
Trump creates council for 'energy dominance,' boosts natural gas exports and offshore drilling

Trump creates council for 'energy dominance,' boosts natural gas exports and offshore drilling

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order formally creating a National Energy Dominance Council and directed it to move quickly to drive up already record-setting domestic oil and gas production.
Toronto communities urge action after rise in reported coyote attacks and sightings

Toronto communities urge action after rise in reported coyote attacks and sightings

Residents of two communities in southwest Toronto are calling on the city to take action after several reported coyote attacks and dozens more sightings in the area since the beginning of the year.
B.C. forest minister projects U.S. tariffs, duties on softwood lumber could reach 55%

B.C. forest minister projects U.S. tariffs, duties on softwood lumber could reach 55%

Canadian softwood lumber exported to the United States could soon face additional tariffs and duties of up to 55 per cent, British Columbia's forests minister said.
Very cold weather is coming. US about to get 10th and chilliest polar vortex this winter

Very cold weather is coming. US about to get 10th and chilliest polar vortex this winter

The coldest burst of Arctic air this season is coming to put an icy exclamation point on America's winter of repeated polar vortex invasions, meteorologists warn. And it will stay frozen there all next week.
Very cold weather is coming. US about to get 10th and chilliest polar vortex this winter

Very cold weather is coming. US about to get 10th and chilliest polar vortex this winter

The coldest burst of Arctic air this season is coming to put an icy exclamation point on America's winter of repeated polar vortex invasions, meteorologists warn. And it will stay frozen there all next week.
'Human nature to think ahead': NHL stars focused on 4 Nations with Olympics looming

'Human nature to think ahead': NHL stars focused on 4 Nations with Olympics looming

MONTREAL — Jon Cooper hasn't heard any Olympic chatter from his players. Canada's head coach is confident the team's focus is solely on the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament. "It has never been mentioned in the room," Cooper said of the 2026 Games.