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South Koreans bid tearful farewell to beloved panda Fu Bao
YONGIN, South Korea – South Koreans bid farewell on Wednesday to Fu Bao, the first giant panda born in the country, as she...
UK Government should draw up proposals for frequent flyer tax, MPs urge
UK Ministers should develop proposals like a frequent flyer tax to reduce demand for air travel, if other measures aimed at cutting aviation...
UK butterfly species drop to lowest recorded numbers amid ‘human impact’
Conservationists have recorded their lowest ever count of some UK butterfly varieties amid concerns about human impacts on the environment. Last year saw...
California enters spring with vital snowpack above average for a second year
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California has entered spring with an above-average mountain snowpack and major reservoirs in good shape for a second consecutive...
Mexican government blames contractor for loose clamps that caused Maya Train derailment
The Mexican government blamed a contractor for a loose railway fitting that caused a train car to derail on a tourist rail route...
Semiconductor company Intel discloses financials for foundry business
By Stephen Nellis and Max A. Cherney (Reuters) – Intel on Tuesday disclosed deepening operating losses for its foundry business, a blow to...
White House directs NASA to create time standard for the moon
The White House has directed NASA to establish a unified standard of time for the moon and other celestial bodies.
Eighth large offshore wind project greenlit by U.S. administration
A newly approved wind project off the Massachusetts coast is large enough to provide more electricity than the state's former coal-fired generating station.
Tesla reports drop in auto sales, while Toyota sees US surge
Tesla reported sharply lower first-quarter auto sales on Tuesday amid an underwhelming demand outlook for electric vehicles, while legacy players including Toyota rode...
Premier of Canada’s largest province ties Trudeau’s future to carbon price
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre wants Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to hold an emergency meeting with Canada's premiers on the federal carbon price.
