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California deploys satellites to track methane emissions as EPA reconsiders climate rules

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California has launched a new satellite-based initiative to track and reduce methane emissions, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on March 31. The program comes as the federal Environmental Protection Agency, under President Donald Trump's administration, reconsiders key climate protections. The program employs satellite-mounted sensors to detect large methane leaks that may otherwise go unnoticed, allowing state and local agencies to work with industry to address these emissions quickly. "Decades of progress to protect public health is on the line as the Trump Administ

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Best hiking trails in Los Angeles, Orange County to visit this spring

LOS ANGELES —With spring in full bloom, Los Angeles County and Orange County hikers have several scenic hiking trails to explore. The region’s diverse landscapes offer everything from rugged coastal cliffs to serene waterfalls, making it an ideal time to lace up hiking boots and hit the trails. Solstice Canyon Located in Malibu, Solstice Canyon offers a three-mile round-trip hike featuring ruins of an old stone house - Robert Ranch House, a seasonal waterfall, and scenic ocean views. The trail is rated easy to moderate, with shaded sections making it a pleasant choice for sp

Mountain lion hit, killed on 118 Freeway in Simi Valley

Silver Fire prompts evacuation order in Inyo County

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Muslim communities across L.A. prepare for Eid al-Fitr, end of Ramadan

The Muslim holy month of Ramadan is expected to come to an end this weekend when a crescent moon is spotted. Adherents of the religion across the world — including about 1% of Angeleños — will mark the occasion with feasts, prayers, and celebrations. Eid al-Fitr, or the Festival of the Breaking of the Fast, occurs on the first of the Muslim month of Shawwal. Because the Islamic calendar is based on the cycles of the moon as it is visible from the ground, the beginning of Eid will not be confirmed until the crescent moon is sighted. That means that the festival should begin at night

Harvest your own memories with fruit-picking in Southern California

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Truck crashes into building in Boston's Chinatown, several people hurt

BOSTON (WBZ) -- A box truck crashed into a building Tuesday afternoon in Boston's Chinatown neighborhood not far from Downtown Crossing, injuring several people.It happened around 12:45 p.m. in the area of Kneeland Street and Harrison Ave.Boston EMS said four people were taken to area hospitals with injuries. Two other people were treated at the scene but declined to be taken to the hospital. Boston police also confirmed that the truck hit a building and several pedestrians.The truck crashed into a building near the corner of Kneeland Street and Harrison Avenue in Bost

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Americans are scrambling to buy cars ahead of tariffs

Buyers flooded dealerships in March to snap up cars ahead of the threat of higher prices due to tariffs.Strong March sales made up for a weaker start to the year. Ford reported Tuesday that sales in March rose 10%, a bounce from the 1.3% decline in the first quarter overall. The biggest jump was in retail sales, or sales directly to consumers, which surged 19% in March.This sales jump comes as the Trump administration plans to impose a 25% tariff Thursday on all cars imported from foreign countries, including Canada and Mexico, and is looking to slap tariffs on auto parts later this year. Both

23 states, DC sue Trump administration over billions in lost public health funding

Storms could unleash deadly floods, strong tornadoes in large part of US in coming days

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Boston box truck crash that left 6 injured was likely a ‘tragic accident,’ police say

A box truck crash on a busy downtown Boston avenue injured at least six people Tuesday and left the rental vehicle wedged sideways against a building in what the police commissioner called a “tragic accident.”“We don’t have any reason to believe that this was an intentional act,” said Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden, citing the preliminary investigation.Four of the injured were taken to area hospitals, including one person in critical condition and three others who were stable Tuesday afternoon, Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox said. Two others refused medical tre

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NBA suspends 5 players for their roles in Pistons-Timberwolves altercation that spilled into stands

Detroit's Isaiah Stewart was suspended for two games and four other players from the Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves drew one-game suspensions for their roles in an on-court altercation between the teams earlier this week, the NBA said Tuesday. Stewart got two games “based in part on his repeated history of unsportsmanlike acts,” the league said. The NBA handed the one-game bans to Detroit's Ron Holland II and Marcus Sasser along with Minnesota's Naz Reid and Donte DiVincenzo. All five of those players were ejected from Sunday's game, as were Detroit coach J

US Transportation Department sends new buyout offer to employees

Fire at Long Island cat shelter kills owner, many animals

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US embassies to contractors worldwide: Cancel any diversity programs or risk going unpaid

US embassies have sent letters to contractors in their host countries demanding they certify that they do not run any diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs that violate President Donald Trump’s executive order against race- and sex-based preferences.All contractors of the US Department of State must also agree that such confirmation is “material for purposes of the (US) government’s payment decision,” according to a certification form sent out by the US embassy in Denmark and seen by CNN.Within the US, the Trump administration has dismantled DEI efforts in the federal governme

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Looming trade tariffs have yet to hit demand for flights, Walsh says

The head of global airlines body IATA said threatened U.S. trade tariffs were unlikely to halt a post-COVID surge in travel demand, and that President Donald Trump's approach could ultimately be positive for the industry."It's additional uncertainty which we never welcome but we've always been able to manage," IATA's Willie Walsh said in an interview, as the prospect of more U.S. tariffs looms.He said the Trump administration's approach to date was a "net positive" for the airlines sector and was likely to encourage consolidation.Describing Trump's approach as a "wake-up call", he urged E

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Argentina pursues trade deal in Washington as Trump tariffs loom

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Finland to exit landmines treaty, hike defence spending given Russia threat, PM says

NATO member Finland plans to quit a global convention banning anti-personnel landmines and boost defence spending to at least 3% of GDP by 2029 in response to the evolving military threat from Russia, the government said on Tuesday.Poland and the Baltic countries of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania said last month they would withdraw from the 1997 Ottawa convention due to threats posed by neighbouring Russia.By leaving the treaty, Finland, which guards NATO's longest border with Russia, could start stockpiling landmines again to have them at hand should a need arise.Prime Minister Petteri Orpo to

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Volcano erupts in Iceland, triggering tourist evacuation

A volcano erupted to the south of Iceland's capital on Tuesday, spewing lava and smoke in a fiery display of orange and red that triggered the evacuation of tourists and residents, although air traffic continued as normal.Referred to as a land of ice and fire for its many glaciers and volcanoes, the North Atlantic island nation has now seen 11 eruptions south of Reykjavik since 2021, when dormant geological systems reactivated after some 800 years."Warning: An eruption has begun," the Icelandic meteorological office said in a statement.The outbreak penetrated protective barriers close to the G