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Supreme Court steps into a fight over plans to store nuclear waste in rural Texas and New Mexico

Supreme Court steps into a fight over plans to store nuclear waste in rural Texas and New Mexico

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court agreed on Friday to step into a fight over plans to store nuclear waste at sites in rural Texas and New Mexico. The justices said they will review a ruling by the 5th U.S.
Helene’s powerful storm surge killed 12 near Tampa. They didn't have to die

Helene’s powerful storm surge killed 12 near Tampa. They didn't have to die

INDIAN ROCKS BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Aiden Bowles was stubborn, so even as Florida officials told residents of the barrier island north of St. Petersburg that Hurricane Helene's storm surge could be deadly, the retired restaurant owner stayed put.

Supreme Court steps into a fight over plans to store nuclear waste in rural Texas and New Mexico

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court agreed on Friday to step into a fight over plans to store nuclear waste at sites in rural Texas and New Mexico. The justices said they will review a ruling by the 5th U.S.
Work and travel resume across Taiwan after Typhoon Krathon finally dissipates

Work and travel resume across Taiwan after Typhoon Krathon finally dissipates

KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan (AP) — Work, classes and flights resumed across Taiwan on Friday after Typhoon Krathon brought torrential rainfall to the island but finally dissipated over a mountain range.
Russian ‘spy whale’ in Norway wasn’t shot dead, likely died of bacterial infection

Russian ‘spy whale’ in Norway wasn’t shot dead, likely died of bacterial infection

OSLO, Norway (AP) — A beluga whale that lived off Norway’s coast and whose harness ignited speculation that it was a Russian spy, was not shot to death as claimed by animal rights groups but died of a bacterial infection, Norwegian police said Friday
Waste flare gas from oil drilling sites to help power Saskatchewan's electricity grid

Waste flare gas from oil drilling sites to help power Saskatchewan's electricity grid

As pressure grows on the oil and gas sector to reduce its emissions, one Calgary-based company is banking on the potential to convert waste gas from oil wells into valuable electricity for nearby communities.
Work and travel resumes across Taiwan after Typhoon Krathon finally dissipates

Work and travel resumes across Taiwan after Typhoon Krathon finally dissipates

KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan (AP) — Work, classes and flights resumed across Taiwan on Friday after Typhoon Krathon brought torrential rainfall to the island but finally dissipated over a mountain range.
As search for Helene's victims drags into second week, sheriff says rescuers 'will not rest'

As search for Helene's victims drags into second week, sheriff says rescuers 'will not rest'

PENSACOLA, N.C.

Dunedin, New Zealand, records its wettest day in a century as flooding cuts the city off by road

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The New Zealand city of Dunedin was cut off by road due to flooding Friday after recording its wettest day in more than a century.
US nuclear weapon production sites violated environmental rules, federal judge decides

US nuclear weapon production sites violated environmental rules, federal judge decides

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The National Nuclear Security Administration failed to properly evaluate its expansion of plutonium pit production at sites in South Carolina and New Mexico in violation of environmental regulations, a federal judge has ruled.
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