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HSBC sees limited near-term impact on OPEC+ from UAE's departure

The United Arab Emirates' planned exit from OPEC and the wider OPEC+ alliance from May 2026 is expected to have limited immediate impact on oil markets but could weaken the

HSBC sees limited near-term impact on OPEC+ from UAE's departure
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Family drives into sinkhole on 96-year-old Franklin County, Kansas, bridge

Family drives into sinkhole on 96-year-old Franklin County, Kansas, bridge

Family drives into sinkhole on 96-year-old Franklin County, Kansas, bridge
Arts|Business|Environment|Food|Lifestyle

Chile's wine industry targets younger drinkers as consumption slumps

In Chile's picturesque Maule Valley winemaking region, idyllic scenes of the year's harvest mask a stark reality, as

Chile's wine industry targets younger drinkers as consumption slumps
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets

Iran war's boost to biofuels lifts US agriculture giants' earnings

Soaring crude oil markets have pushed soybean oil prices to the loftiest levels in more than three years, a boon for oilseed processors like Bunge Global

Iran war's boost to biofuels lifts US agriculture giants' earnings
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Putin says Ukraine has intensified attacks on civilian targets in Russia

Ukraine has stepped up attacks on civilian infrastructure in Russia, President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday, citing a recent drone strike on an oil refinery in the

Putin says Ukraine has intensified attacks on civilian targets in Russia
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Neighbors breathe sigh of relief after explosives removed from home

Neighbors breathe sigh of relief after explosives removed from home

Neighbors breathe sigh of relief after explosives removed from home
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Resident recounts damage to home after juvenile allegedly starts fire in nearby grass

Resident recounts damage to home after juvenile allegedly starts fire in nearby grass

Resident recounts damage to home after juvenile allegedly starts fire in nearby grass
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Campaign launched to save SF Golden Gate Park's last public pianos from vandalism, weather

Campaign launched to save SF Golden Gate Park's last public pianos from vandalism, weather

Campaign launched to save SF Golden Gate Park's last public pianos from vandalism, weather
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Farmers face tough choices to keep permanent crops alive during the statewide drought emergency

Farmers face tough choices to keep permanent crops alive during the statewide drought emergency

Farmers face tough choices to keep permanent crops alive during the statewide drought emergency
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DNR begins stocking 20 million fish across more than 1,000 Michigan lakes and streams

DNR begins stocking 20 million fish across more than 1,000 Michigan lakes and streams

DNR begins stocking 20 million fish across more than 1,000 Michigan lakes and streams
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Extinct butterfly at San Francisco Presidio being replaced with close relative

Extinct butterfly at San Francisco Presidio being replaced with close relative

Extinct butterfly at San Francisco Presidio being replaced with close relative
Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Technology

Digital checkouts surpass traditional books at libraries as funding questions loom

Digital checkouts surpass traditional books at libraries as funding questions loom

Digital checkouts surpass traditional books at libraries as funding questions loom
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Dollywood to educate visitors about black bears with new BearWise signs

Dollywood to educate visitors about black bears with new BearWise signs

Dollywood to educate visitors about black bears with new BearWise signs
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Technology

Father shares memories of family he lost in house fire, reacts to report on 911 coverage gaps

Father shares memories of family he lost in house fire, reacts to report on 911 coverage gaps

Father shares memories of family he lost in house fire, reacts to report on 911 coverage gaps
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Trump approval sinks to new low as war with Iran drives cost-of-living concerns

President Donald Trump's approval rating sank to the lowest level of his current term, as Americans increasingly soured on his handling of the cost of

Trump approval sinks to new low as war with Iran drives cost-of-living concerns
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How does rain affect local strawberry farms?

How does rain affect local strawberry farms?

How does rain affect local strawberry farms?
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'You can lose someone at any second': Wife of man killed in Pewaukee lightning strike warns others ahead of severe weather

'You can lose someone at any second': Wife of man killed in Pewaukee lightning strike warns others ahead of severe weather

'You can lose someone at any second': Wife of man killed in Pewaukee lightning strike warns others ahead of severe weather
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More residents turning to e-bikes as gas prices remain high

More residents turning to e-bikes as gas prices remain high

More residents turning to e-bikes as gas prices remain high
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The unexpected pelicans of Colorado hold a special meaning for an award-winning wildlife photographer

The unexpected pelicans of Colorado hold a special meaning for an award-winning wildlife photographer

The unexpected pelicans of Colorado hold a special meaning for an award-winning wildlife photographer
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Westminster looking to fill every pothole in the city during Pothole Palooza

Westminster looking to fill every pothole in the city during Pothole Palooza

Westminster looking to fill every pothole in the city during Pothole Palooza
Education|Environment

Bison ranch fights to preserve a nearly extinct American icon

Bison ranch fights to preserve a nearly extinct American icon

Bison ranch fights to preserve a nearly extinct American icon
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Panama's Copa Airlines to buy 60 Boeing 737 Max jets

Copa Airlines tied up an agreement with Boeing and GE Aerospace to purchase up to 60 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft for a list price of around $13.5 billion,

Panama's Copa Airlines to buy 60 Boeing 737 Max jets
Africa|Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|World

Gold miners set to stay in Mali despite attacks, industry sources say

International mining companies are likely to keep investing in Mali, one of Africa's

Gold miners set to stay in Mali despite attacks, industry sources say
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GM lifts profit outlook, flags expected tariff refund

General Motors posted on Tuesday a 22% rise in first-quarter core profit and lifted its full-year earnings forecast, buoyed by a resilient U.S. car market and an

GM lifts profit outlook, flags expected tariff refund
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Nonprofit brings aging horses into mutually-therapeutic contact with seniors

Nonprofit brings aging horses into mutually-therapeutic contact with seniors

Nonprofit brings aging horses into mutually-therapeutic contact with seniors
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BP's profit more than doubles as US gas prices hit the highest point since the start of war in Iran

BP’s profit more than doubled in the first quarter as the war in Iran drove energy prices sharply higher

BP's profit more than doubles as US gas prices hit the highest point since the start of war in Iran
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UAE quits OPEC in blow to cartel that could reshape global oil markets

UAE quits OPEC in blow to cartel that could reshape global oil markets

UAE quits OPEC in blow to cartel that could reshape global oil markets
Crime|Environment|Science

5 bald eagles found dead in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, prompting DNR investigation

5 bald eagles found dead in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, prompting DNR investigation

5 bald eagles found dead in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, prompting DNR investigation
Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|US

Car slams into home on Detroit's west side, bursts into flames

Car slams into home on Detroit's west side, bursts into flames

Car slams into home on Detroit's west side, bursts into flames
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Italy's parliament backs donation of aircraft carrier to Indonesia

Italy's parliament on Tuesday backed a government plan to donate an ageing aircraft carrier to Indonesia, a move the administration said would strengthen

Italy's parliament backs donation of aircraft carrier to Indonesia
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US signs energy and AI deals with Balkan countries as its influence widens

The United States and U.S. companies signed deals worth billions of dollars with Balkan countries on Tuesday, boosting Washington's energy presence in the

US signs energy and AI deals with Balkan countries as its influence widens
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US not funding Congo's $100 million mine guard, embassy says

The United States said on Tuesday it is not funding any security units tasked with policing or guarding mines in Democratic Republic of Congo after

US not funding Congo's $100 million mine guard, embassy says
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McDonald's is the latest fast food chain to offer fancier drinks

Fast food chains, thirsty for new ways to grow, are amping up their beverage offerings

McDonald's is the latest fast food chain to offer fancier drinks
Environment|Science|Technology

Your local storm forecast is likely based on weather miles away – we’re trying to bring it closer to home

Don’t blame the weatherman. A meteorologist explains where your local weather forecasts really come from, and how storm scientists are trying to fill the gap.

Your local storm forecast is likely based on weather miles away – we’re trying to bring it closer to home
Africa|Education|Environment|Health|World

Children at 'breaking point' in Darfur as they face extreme hunger and violence, UN says

Five million children across Sudan's Darfur region are facing extreme deprivation, the United Nations children's agency said on Tuesday, issuing an

Children at 'breaking point' in Darfur as they face extreme hunger and violence, UN says
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Rare Earths Americas kicks off US IPO roadshow with $368 million valuation target

Rare Earths Americas kicked off the roadshow for its U.S. initial public offering on Tuesday, aiming for a valuation of up to $368.4 million, as investor interest

Rare Earths Americas kicks off US IPO roadshow with $368 million valuation target
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Effort begins to rescue Timmy, the humpback whale, stranded off Germany's Baltic coast

An attempt to remove a stranded humpback whale from shallow waters off Germany's Baltic coast began on Tuesday, after four weeks of intense public

Effort begins to rescue Timmy, the humpback whale, stranded off Germany's Baltic coast
Economy|Education|Environment|Health

Nebraska is becoming the first state to implement a Medicaid work requirement signed by Trump

Many people applying for Medicaid in Nebraska will soon have to prove that they're working, volunteering or in school

Nebraska is becoming the first state to implement a Medicaid work requirement signed by Trump
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

As war nears two months, displaced Lebanese family sinks into despair

It has been nearly two months, but Rabih Khreiss still has trouble recognising his new life. 

As war nears two months, displaced Lebanese family sinks into despair
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

The Hormuz digital chokepoint: How does the Iran war threaten subsea cables?

Iran warned last week that submarine cables in the Strait of Hormuz were a vulnerable point for the region's digital economy, raising concerns about

The Hormuz digital chokepoint: How does the Iran war threaten subsea cables?
Economy|Environment|Health|World

Iran war is latest blow to Somalia's malnourished children

For Somalia's malnourished children, already suffering the twin catastrophes of looming famine and radical cuts in

Iran war is latest blow to Somalia's malnourished children
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Trump withdraws nomination of hospitality executive to head National Park Service

The White House has withdrawn President Donald Trump's nomination of a hospitality company executive to be director of the National Park Service more

Trump withdraws nomination of hospitality executive to head National Park Service
Asia|Business|Crime|Environment|Health|World

Indonesia train crash toll rises to 14 as rescuers work to remove trapped passengers

The death toll from a train collision near the Indonesian capital Jakarta has risen to 14 with another 84 injured, the train operator said on Tuesday, as rescuers worked

Indonesia train crash toll rises to 14 as rescuers work to remove trapped passengers
Business|Economy|Environment

White House withdraws hospitality executive as nominee to lead the National Park Service

President Donald Trump is withdrawing his nomination of a hospitality company executive to lead the National Park Service

White House withdraws hospitality executive as nominee to lead the National Park Service
Environment|Science|World

Dangerous severe weather today targets the Plains and Midwest

Millions face the threat of dangerous storms capable of producing tornadoes and hail up to baseball size or larger. CNN News Central's Sara Sidner gets the latest forecast from CNN Meteorologist Chris Warren.

Dangerous severe weather today targets the Plains and Midwest
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Twin tornadoes spotted in northern Oklahoma

Twin tornadoes were observed in a rural area near Foraker, Oklahoma, as severe storms could threaten parts of the Midwest.

Twin tornadoes spotted in northern Oklahoma
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King Charles arrives in US for state visit amid differences over Iran war

Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived in the United States on Monday for a four-day trip, welcomed by self-proclaimed

King Charles arrives in US for state visit amid differences over Iran war
Crime|Environment|World

Fast-moving storms batter the Midwest, flooding streets and stranding commuters

Fast-moving storms have pummeled parts of the Midwest with hail, strong wind and heavy rain

Fast-moving storms batter the Midwest, flooding streets and stranding commuters
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Trump administration to pay 2 more companies to walk away from US offshore wind leases

The Trump administration has announced two more payouts for energy companies to walk away from U.S. offshore wind projects under development

Trump administration to pay 2 more companies to walk away from US offshore wind leases
Business|Environment|Health|Science

With Bayer at US Supreme Court, MAHA rallies against pesticides

"Make America Healthy Again" activists rallied at the U.S.

With Bayer at US Supreme Court, MAHA rallies against pesticides
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|World

South Sudan says 14 killed in plane crash near Juba

A plane crashed southwest of South Sudan's capital Juba on Monday, killing all 14 people on board, the country's civil aviation authority said.

South Sudan says 14 killed in plane crash near Juba
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Oil prices hit two-week high as Iran talks stall and Strait of Hormuz shipments lag

Oil prices climbed about 3% to a two-week high on Monday as peace talks between the U.S. and Iran stalled and shipments through the Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices hit two-week high as Iran talks stall and Strait of Hormuz shipments lag
Business|Environment|Health|Science

Supreme Court grapples with multibillion-dollar wave of lawsuits over Roundup cancer claims

The Supreme Court seems divided over whether to block thousands of lawsuits alleging the maker of the weedkiller Roundup failed to warn people it could cause cancer

Supreme Court grapples with multibillion-dollar wave of lawsuits over Roundup cancer claims
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

US to end more offshore wind leases in exchange for fossil fuel investments

President Donald Trump's administration said on Monday that it had reached a deal to end two more U.S. offshore wind leases in exchange for $885 million in

US to end more offshore wind leases in exchange for fossil fuel investments
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Heavy weekend rain slows 2 sprawling Georgia wildfires, even as new blazes start

Heavy rain slowed the progress of two sprawling southern Georgia wildfires over the weekend, allowing crews to make some progress in containing the blazes that have destroyed more than 100 homes

Heavy weekend rain slows 2 sprawling Georgia wildfires, even as new blazes start
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Rare two-colored lobster caught by fishermen off Cape Cod donated to aquarium

A Cape Cod seafood company has donated a rare two-colored lobster to a science center, sparing the critter from the kettle because of its remarkable coloration

Rare two-colored lobster caught by fishermen off Cape Cod donated to aquarium
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Affordable housing opens for single parents pursuing college degrees

Affordable housing opens for single parents pursuing college degrees

Affordable housing opens for single parents pursuing college degrees
Crime|Environment|US

Neighbors jump in to evacuate 28 horses as brush fire spreads

Neighbors jump in to evacuate 28 horses as brush fire spreads

Neighbors jump in to evacuate 28 horses as brush fire spreads
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Trump administration fires independent board overseeing the National Science Foundation

The Trump administration has fired members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation

Trump administration fires independent board overseeing the National Science Foundation
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Volunteers unite from across Oklahoma to help Enid recover from EF4 tornado

Volunteers unite from across Oklahoma to help Enid recover from EF4 tornado

Volunteers unite from across Oklahoma to help Enid recover from EF4 tornado
Crime|Environment|US

Firefighters rush to fuel truck fire, possible hazmat situation

Firefighters rush to fuel truck fire, possible hazmat situation

Firefighters rush to fuel truck fire, possible hazmat situation
Crime|Education|Environment|Health

Camp Mystic relied on teen counselors with no emergency training before flood, investigator says

Inexperienced teenage counselors were not trained to handle flood and other emergency situations at Camp Mystic, and feared making decisions on their own

Camp Mystic relied on teen counselors with no emergency training before flood, investigator says
Business|Economy|Environment|Political

Singing protesters speak out against lifting of mining ban near Boundary Water

Singing protesters speak out against lifting of mining ban near Boundary Water

Singing protesters speak out against lifting of mining ban near Boundary Water
Crime|Education|Environment|Science|World

Prosecutors say suspect in missing students' killings asked ChatGPT about disposing of a body

Prosecutors say the suspect in the killings of two University of South Florida doctoral students from Bangladesh had asked ChatGPT days before the pair went missing what would happen if a human body was put in a garbage bag and thrown in a dumpster

Prosecutors say suspect in missing students' killings asked ChatGPT about disposing of a body
Business|Environment|Health|Science

US Supreme Court split over Bayer's fight against Roundup lawsuits

The U.S.

US Supreme Court split over Bayer's fight against Roundup lawsuits
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Local groups create reusable menstrual pads to help families in need

Local groups create reusable menstrual pads to help families in need

Local groups create reusable menstrual pads to help families in need
Environment|Health

Neighborhood goes weekend without potable water after construction site mistake

Neighborhood goes weekend without potable water after construction site mistake

Neighborhood goes weekend without potable water after construction site mistake
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

New owner of "tulip house" carries on tradition, finds new meaning behind the bulbs

New owner of "tulip house" carries on tradition, finds new meaning behind the bulbs

New owner of "tulip house" carries on tradition, finds new meaning behind the bulbs
Education|Environment|Health|Science

Anglers reel in invasive species at 2026 Southwest Florida Invasive Freshwater Fish Roundup

Anglers reel in invasive species at 2026 Southwest Florida Invasive Freshwater Fish Roundup

Anglers reel in invasive species at 2026 Southwest Florida Invasive Freshwater Fish Roundup
Business|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Political|Science

13 surviving sloths from Sloth World delivered to Central Florida Zoo in Sanford

13 surviving sloths from Sloth World delivered to Central Florida Zoo in Sanford

13 surviving sloths from Sloth World delivered to Central Florida Zoo in Sanford
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Four killed, 70 wounded in mortar, rocket attacks by Pakistan, Afghan Taliban says

Mortar and rocket attacks launched by Pakistan against Afghanistan killed four people on Monday and wounded 70 more, the Taliban government said, as

Four killed, 70 wounded in mortar, rocket attacks by Pakistan, Afghan Taliban says
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Hospital nurses voice concern over HR-1 cuts

Hospital nurses voice concern over HR-1 cuts

Hospital nurses voice concern over HR-1 cuts
Environment|Science|World

Camera shows Sumatra orangutan using a canopy bridge to cross a road in Indonesia

Conservations say a Sumatran orangutan has been filmed for the first time using a human-made canopy bridge to cross a public road on the Indonesian island of Sumatra

Camera shows Sumatra orangutan using a canopy bridge to cross a road in Indonesia
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From a hangar to remote villages: How a float plane is helping save lives one flight at a time

From a hangar to remote villages: How a float plane is helping save lives one flight at a time

From a hangar to remote villages: How a float plane is helping save lives one flight at a time