Amazon deforestation at six-year-low in Brazil after plunging 66% in July
Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon fell by 66% last month compared to July 2022 and is now at its lowest rate in six years, according to preliminary data released by Brazil's National Institute for Space Research (INPE) on Thursday.
2023-08-05 01:22
Flood emergencies force evacuations and water rescues across the South
Life-threatening flash flooding forced evacuations and water rescues across parts of the South Friday morning and more rainfall throughout the day could worsen the situation.
2023-08-05 01:22
Mark Margolis, 'Breaking Bad' and 'Better Call Saul' actor, dead at 83
Mark Margolis, a veteran actor known for his performances on "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul," has died, his son, actor and Knitting Factory Entertainment CEO Morgan Margolis, told The Hollywood Reporter.
2023-08-05 01:21
Factbox-Military interventions by West African ECOWAS bloc
West African defence chiefs on Friday agreed a plan for intervention in Niger if its coup leaders do
2023-08-05 01:20
American executive with UK publisher of Harry Potter killed in boating accident on Italy's Amalfi coast
A tourist who was CEO of the American arm of the British publisher that launched Harry Potter in the UK was killed off Italy's Amalfi Coast after the "gommone" or motorboat she was riding on with her family collided with a sailing vessel rented for special events, according to the Prosecutor's office in Salerno, which is conducting the investigation into her death.
2023-08-05 01:19
Armed experts re-enact Parkland school shooting for lawsuit evidence
Live bullets will be fired inside the school to assess whether they could be heard outside.
2023-08-05 01:19
FedEx Cup Playoffs format, changes, fall schedule, start date, more
Breaking down the FedEx Cup Playoffs format, the rule changes for 2023, how the fall schedule will work, a start date for the playoffs and more.The future of the PGA Tour and professional golf at large are definitely at an inflection point that we have truly no idea where it will ultimately land...
2023-08-05 01:17
SEC sues two ex-Canoo executives over reporting failures
By Jody Godoy The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission sued two former executives of electric vehicle company Canoo
2023-08-05 00:59
Trump presidential rival Christie visits Ukraine, meets with Zelenskiy
(Corrects spelling in paragraph 4 of Ukrainian town to Irpin instead of Iprin) (Reuters) -Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie visited
2023-08-05 00:57
The UN cut their food aid this summer. These Palestinians now struggle to find their next meal
Thousands of families in the West Bank and Gaza Strip are struggling with deep food insecurity two months after being cut from the United Nations’ main food assistance program
2023-08-05 00:55
U.S. Mega Millions jackpot reaches $1.25 billion
By Rachel Nostrant The U.S. multistate Mega Millions lottery jackpot has reached an estimated $1.25 billion, with ticket
2023-08-05 00:55
Defense secretary issues new memo on how to reshuffle Pentagon leadership roles amid Tuberville blockade
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has issued guidance to the military workforce for the first time about how Pentagon leadership roles will likely need to be reshuffled as a result of Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville's hold on military confirmations.
2023-08-05 00:55