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Britain’s foreign minister went fishing with JD Vance. Now, he could be fined for it

Britain’s foreign minister went fishing with JD Vance. Now, he could be fined for it

Britain’s foreign minister went fishing with JD Vance. Now, he could be fined for it
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How to watch the Perseid meteor shower

The annual Perseid meteor shower peaks Tuesday night, and if you are lucky you could see upwards of 100 'shooting stars' per hour. Derek Van Dam assesses viewing conditions in the U.S.

How to watch the Perseid meteor shower
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Anderson Cooper explains the White House's latest directive to vet Smithsonian museums

The White House is conducting a comprehensive internal review of exhibits and materials at the Smithsonian Institution – the organization that runs the nation’s major public museums – in an effort to comply with President Donald Trump’s directive about what should and shouldn’t be displayed. CNN's Anderson Cooper walks through what the government has already done to impose the president’s views on US cultural and historical institutions and purge materials focused on diversity.

Anderson Cooper explains the White House's latest directive to vet Smithsonian museums
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New draft of global plastic pollution treaty would not limit plastic production

Negotiators working on a treaty to address the global crisis of plastic pollution are discussing a new draft of the text that would not limit plastic production or address chemicals used in plastic products

New draft of global plastic pollution treaty would not limit plastic production
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FEMA abruptly disbands youth advisory council, but students say their climate advocacy won't stop

Ashton Dolce joined the Youth Preparedness Council at the nation's disaster relief agency to advocate for issues such as protection from extreme heat

FEMA abruptly disbands youth advisory council, but students say their climate advocacy won't stop
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Norway spy chief blames Russian hackers for dam sabotage in April

Russian hackers briefly took control of a dam in Norway earlier this year, the head of the Nordic country's counter-intelligence agency said on

Norway spy chief blames Russian hackers for dam sabotage in April
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Wildfires fanned by heatwave and strong winds rage across Europe

Wildfires caused by arsonists or thunderstorms and fanned by a heatwave and strong winds continued to rage across southern Europe on Wednesday, burning houses, farms

Wildfires fanned by heatwave and strong winds rage across Europe
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'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant jail could halt construction over environmental concerns

A federal judge is hearing closing arguments over whether to stop construction indefinitely at an immigrant detention center in the Florida Everglades dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz.”

'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant jail could halt construction over environmental concerns
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Nonprofit takes in sheep found wandering Chicago's West Loop

Nonprofit takes in sheep found wandering Chicago's West Loop

Nonprofit takes in sheep found wandering Chicago's West Loop
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UK foreign minister faces fine after JD Vance fishing trip licence error

Britain's foreign minister David Lammy could be on the hook for a 2,500 pounds ($3,394) fine following his fishing trip last week with U.S.

UK foreign minister faces fine after JD Vance fishing trip licence error
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Groups sue Trump agencies for using 'secret' report to reverse core of US climate rules

Two major environmental groups announced on Tuesday they have sued the Trump administration for secretly convening a group of climate skeptics, which

Groups sue Trump agencies for using 'secret' report to reverse core of US climate rules
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A glacier outburst is underway in Alaska. It’s sending a surge of water downstream toward Juneau

A glacier outburst is underway in Alaska. It’s sending a surge of water downstream toward Juneau

A glacier outburst is underway in Alaska. It’s sending a surge of water downstream toward Juneau
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Israeli gunfire kills at least 25 in Gaza as Netanyahu says he will allow Palestinians to leave

Health officials and witnesses say Israeli gunfire has killed at least 25 people while seeking aid

Israeli gunfire kills at least 25 in Gaza as Netanyahu says he will allow Palestinians to leave
Crime|Environment|Health|US

Parents and child killed when tree falls on car as heavy rain and flooding hit Tennessee

An official says a mother, father and child were killed when a tree fell on their car as heavy rain and flooding hit Tennessee

Parents and child killed when tree falls on car as heavy rain and flooding hit Tennessee
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Proposed Texas reservoir continues to hang over landowners' heads after 50 years

Proposed Texas reservoir continues to hang over landowners' heads after 50 years

Proposed Texas reservoir continues to hang over landowners' heads after 50 years
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Urgent warning issued as dangerous fake Labubu dolls flood UK market

Urgent warning issued as dangerous fake Labubu dolls flood UK market

Urgent warning issued as dangerous fake Labubu dolls flood UK market
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Residents in community rattled after man's body was found in a creek

Residents in community rattled after man's body was found in a creek

Residents in community rattled after man's body was found in a creek
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Trump-Putin summit on Ukraine is latest chapter in Alaska's long history — and tension — with Russia

When U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet in Alaska on Friday, it will be the latest chapter in the 49th state’s long history with Russia — and with international tensions

Trump-Putin summit on Ukraine is latest chapter in Alaska's long history — and tension — with Russia
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Labor Day and May Day emerged from the movement for a shorter workday in industrial America

Both holidays arose at the same time, nearly 150 years ago, in the midst of an explosive labor uprising.

Labor Day and May Day emerged from the movement for a shorter workday in industrial America
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How poisoned data can trick AI − and how to stop it

Data poisoning corrupts AI systems by teaching them with bad data. There’s no silver bullet to protect against it, but researchers are building defenses.

How poisoned data can trick AI − and how to stop it
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Musk's bid to dismiss OpenAI's harassment claims denied in court

A federal judge on Tuesday denied Elon Musk's bid to dismiss OpenAI's claims of a "years-long harassment campaign" by the Tesla CEO against the company he co-founded in 2015 and later

Musk's bid to dismiss OpenAI's harassment claims denied in court
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People often make wrong climate choices, a study says. One surprise is owning a dog

It turns out many Americans misjudge which personal behaviors contribute most to climate change

People often make wrong climate choices, a study says. One surprise is owning a dog
Economy|Environment|Science

Where America’s CO emissions come from – what you need to know, in charts

Carbon dioxide emissions trap heat in the atmosphere, warming the planet. Too much CO2 can disrupt the climate and oceans.

Where America’s CO emissions come from – what you need to know, in charts
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At least 3 dead and thousands displaced as wildfires rage across southern Europe

Wildfires are raging across southern Europe, killing at least three people in Spain, Turkey and Albania

At least 3 dead and thousands displaced as wildfires rage across southern Europe

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