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Hurricane Iona and Tropical Storm Keli rumble in the central Pacific off Hawaii

Hurricane Iona and Tropical Storm Keli rumble in the central Pacific off Hawaii

HONOLULU (AP) — A major hurricane was churning across the Pacific Ocean but was several hundred miles south-southeast of Hawaii and posed no threat to the islands, forecasters said Tuesday.
Book Review: ‘Shade: The Promise of a Forgotten Natural Resource’ calls for better protection

Book Review: ‘Shade: The Promise of a Forgotten Natural Resource’ calls for better protection

The cities of ancient Mesopotamia were oases for travelers trying to escape the sun’s heat. Urban shade was created by the buildings themselves with homes constructed close together and next to alleyways less than 5 feet wide.
Nova Scotia, Ottawa announce four designated areas for offshore wind projects

Nova Scotia, Ottawa announce four designated areas for offshore wind projects

HALIFAX — Four areas off Nova Scotia’s coast have been designated for offshore wind development, as the province looks to become a key player in supplying Canada’s future energy needs.
Homicide team investigates suspicious death at B.C. nursing home

Homicide team investigates suspicious death at B.C. nursing home

Police are urging anyone with information on the case to contact IHIT.
With AI plan, Trump keeps chipping away at a foundational environmental law

With AI plan, Trump keeps chipping away at a foundational environmental law

When President Donald Trump rolled out a plan to boost artificial intelligence and data centers, a key goal was wiping away barriers to rapid growth.
A German zoo faces a backlash after killing 12 healthy baboons

A German zoo faces a backlash after killing 12 healthy baboons

BERLIN (AP) — A zoo in the German city of Nurember g said it killed 12 baboons on Tuesday despite protests, capping a saga rooted in concerns that the zoo had too little space to house a growing group of the animals.
Grizzly attack in B.C. likely 'defensive', bears to be spared, investigators say

Grizzly attack in B.C. likely 'defensive', bears to be spared, investigators say

British Columbia's Conservation Officer Service says a grizzly attack on a couple in the province's Interior over the weekend was likely "defensive in nature," and it's unlikely the bears were stalking people.
Let kids create their own garden, and other tips for instilling a love for growing things

Let kids create their own garden, and other tips for instilling a love for growing things

When I was a kid, my friends and I spent long summer days outdoors, picking daisies, observing roly-poly (also known as pill) bugs, holding caterpillars and trying to catch fireflies (lightning bugs).
A record catch of krill near Antarctica could trigger an unprecedented end to fishing season

A record catch of krill near Antarctica could trigger an unprecedented end to fishing season

MIAMI (AP) — Trawling near Antarctica for krill — a crustacean central to the diet of whales and a critical buffer to global warming — has surged to a record and is fast approaching a never before reached seasonal catch limit that would trigger the u
Air Canada reports Q2 earnings of $186 million in "challenging environment"

Air Canada reports Q2 earnings of $186 million in "challenging environment"

MONTREAL — Air Canada says it had a net income of $186 million in the second quarter, down from $410 million in the same quarter last year, in what it characterized as a "challenging environment.