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Florida man gored by bison in year's first attack by Yellowstone's most dangerous wild animal

Florida man gored by bison in year's first attack by Yellowstone's most dangerous wild animal

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — A Yellowstone National park visitor from Florida was gored by a bison — the first such violent encounter of 2025 — just weeks into the busy summer season.
Turkey and Iraq reaffirm commitment to work against Kurdish militants and other security threats

Turkey and Iraq reaffirm commitment to work against Kurdish militants and other security threats

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening security cooperation on Thursday, vowing to work against threats, including Kurdish militants b
CN Rail hub set to proceed after Supreme Court dismisses appeal request

CN Rail hub set to proceed after Supreme Court dismisses appeal request

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed an appeal request that sought to halt construction of a massive rail-and-truck hub in the Greater Toronto Area, paving the way for the project to proceed.
Look to the bare necessities to keep camping costs down

Look to the bare necessities to keep camping costs down

Camping is all about getting back to the basics, but it’s easy to spend a lot on everything you think you might need to get away from it all. To keep costs down, lifelong campers recommend starting small, and not getting too focused on the gear.
European Parliament votes to lower protections on wolves

European Parliament votes to lower protections on wolves

BARCELONA (AP) — Lawmakers in Europe voted Thursday to downgrade protections for wolves across the European Union's 27 states in a victory for farmers over environmentalists.
The construction of a road in Brazil draws criticism before first-ever climate talks in the Amazon

The construction of a road in Brazil draws criticism before first-ever climate talks in the Amazon

BELEM, Brazil (AP) — In the run-up to the annual U.N. climate conference, set to take place in Brazil’s Amazon in November, the construction of a road is drawing attention, with critics arguing it will lead to environmental degradation.
Deadly April rainfall in US South and Midwest was intensified by climate change, scientists say

Deadly April rainfall in US South and Midwest was intensified by climate change, scientists say

Human-caused climate change intensified deadly rainfall in Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee and other states in early April and made those storms more likely to occur, according to an analysis released Thursday by the World Weather Attribution group of
Alberta separation would send Canada into uncharted territory, say legal experts

Alberta separation would send Canada into uncharted territory, say legal experts

CALGARY — As separatist discontent bubbles up anew in Alberta, experts say a vote to sever ties with Canada would pitch the country into unexplored territory on everything from money to First Nations and national parks. “You’re in terra incognita.
Yes, New Zealand still has more sheep than people. But humans are catching up

Yes, New Zealand still has more sheep than people. But humans are catching up

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The vast number of sheep in New Zealand relative to the country’s scant human population has long been the subject of jokes aimed at New Zealanders abroad.
How a Chinese delicacy got caught in the crossfire of Trump's trade war

How a Chinese delicacy got caught in the crossfire of Trump's trade war

SUQUAMISH, Wash. (AP) — For over two decades, Suquamish tribal member Joshua George has dived into the emerald waters of the Salish Sea looking for an unusually phallic clam that’s coveted thousands of miles away. George is a geoduck diver.
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