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Man whose wife was killed in a hippo attack in Africa sues the US company that booked the trip

Man whose wife was killed in a hippo attack in Africa sues the US company that booked the trip

A New Jersey man whose wife was killed in a horrific hippopotamus attack last year during a safari in Africa is suing the U.S.
What's an atmospheric river? A pineapple express? AP explains the weather phenomenon

What's an atmospheric river? A pineapple express? AP explains the weather phenomenon

Atmospheric rivers are a plume of moisture that extend across the Pacific to near Hawaii. When they hit land they can cause heavy rains and snow .
What's an atmospheric river? A pineapple express? AP explains the weather phenomenon

What's an atmospheric river? A pineapple express? AP explains the weather phenomenon

Atmospheric rivers are a plume of moisture that extend across the Pacific to near Hawaii. When they hit land they can cause heavy rains and snow .
EPA chief says he will seek return of $20 billion in clean-energy grants awarded by Biden

EPA chief says he will seek return of $20 billion in clean-energy grants awarded by Biden

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a major reversal, the new head of the Environmental Protection Agency said he will try to rescind $20 billion in grants awarded by the Biden administration for climate and clean-energy projects.
Some whales sing low enough to be 'acoustically invisible' to predators: research

Some whales sing low enough to be 'acoustically invisible' to predators: research

New research suggests male baleen whales looking for love sing a different tune when attracting a mate, and it all depends on if they are more likely to fight or flee from a predator.
What causes mudslides, and what can be done to lessen the danger?

What causes mudslides, and what can be done to lessen the danger?

Mudslides are dangerous torrents that are usually referred to by geologists and first responders as debris flows.
Maine train derailment that led to injuries and forest fire was caused by beaver dam, officials say

Maine train derailment that led to injuries and forest fire was caused by beaver dam, officials say

SANDWICH ACADEMY GRANT TOWNSHIP, Maine (AP) — A train derailment in rural Maine that spilled hundreds of gallons of fuel and hospitalized three workers was attributable to a beaver dam, state officials said.
Farmers and rural businesses shelled out money for improvements. Will their promised rebates arrive?

Farmers and rural businesses shelled out money for improvements. Will their promised rebates arrive?

A freeze on federal loans and grants is creating turmoil for some rural U.S. business owners who fear they won't get reimbursed for new, cleaner irrigation equipment or solar panels they purchased with the promise of a rebate.
New coal power plant projects in China hit the highest level in nearly 10 years, report says

New coal power plant projects in China hit the highest level in nearly 10 years, report says

BEIJING (AP) — China’s power industry began construction on nearly 100 gigawatts of new coal plant capacity last year, the most in nearly a decade, a report from two clean-energy groups said Thursday.
Canadian children see thousands of digital ads for unhealthy food every year: report

Canadian children see thousands of digital ads for unhealthy food every year: report

MONTREAL — Children in Canada are exposed to more than 4,000 ads for food on their mobile devices every year, with the vast majority promoting unhealthy products, according to a new report.
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