Record-breaking downpours along Canada's Atlantic coast cause flooding in Nova Scotia
An unusually long procession of intense thunderstorms dumped record amounts of rain across a wide swath of Canada’s Atlantic-coast province of Nova Scotia, causing flash flooding, road washouts and power outages
2023-07-23 03:48
United Parcel Service, Teamsters union to resume labor talks on Tuesday
United Parcel Service said it plans on Tuesday to resume labor talks with the Teamsters union representing 340,000
2023-07-23 03:25
Train derailment in northern Montana spills freight, but hazmat car safe
A train derailment in northern Montana spilled freight and left 25 cars tangled up along a major east-west railroad corridor
2023-07-23 02:29
A wildfire is raging out of control on the Greek island of Rhodes, forcing tourist evacuations
A large blaze burning on the island of Rhodes for the fifth day has forced authorities to order an evacuation of four locations, including two seaside resorts
2023-07-23 01:16
Migrants face misery in Tunisia. Rights activists fear that the EU deal will make things even worse
Migrants in Tunisia’s port city of Sfax who are aiming to make Europe their new home are now sharing the burden and the blame for escalating tensions deeply tinged with racism amid the fears of European leaders who are trying to stanch the numbers of people arriving at their shores
2023-07-23 00:48
Will Hollywood studios accede to SAG-AFTRA's strike demands? Sony Entertainment Pictures CEO wants to 'resolve issue quickly'
AMPTP, representing the studios, said on July 21 that they agree to 'informed consent' and separate bargaining for AI for background actors
2023-07-22 19:52
What are Shakira’s tax troubles? Pop star faces new probe over alleged tax fraud in Spain as second investigation unfolds
Shakira faces an ongoing trial in Spain for allegedly not paying $13.9 million in taxes on income earned from 2012 to 2014
2023-07-22 16:54
Ukraine wants ships to keep exporting its grain despite Russian attacks. Some are interested
A major shipping group says there is still interest from ship owners in carrying Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea if they can mitigate the risk
2023-07-22 14:23
Mega Millions jackpot grows to $820 million with a possible cash payout of $422 million
The Mega Millions top prize has jumped to an estimated $820 million after there was no grand prize winner in the latest drawing
2023-07-22 12:45
Why are far-right parties on the march across Europe?
While the Anglosphere was wracked by a burst of populism in 2016, most European countries proved remarkably resilient. Several years on, however, the far right is making gains across Europe, with elections in Spain this weekend the latest ones to watch.
2023-07-22 12:26
Oklahoma governor's feud with Native American tribes continues over revenue agreements
Republican leaders in Oklahoma are grumbling publicly that Gov. Kevin Stitt’s hostile posture toward Native American tribes is costing the state money and are considering pushing him out of tribal negotiations altogether
2023-07-22 12:21
US pulls plug on authorization for lithium exploration next to a national wildlife refuge in Nevada
Federal land managers have pulled the plug on a Canadian mining company’s lithium exploration project near a national wildlife refuge in southern Nevada
2023-07-22 10:19