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Utah pushes plan to build multibillion-dollar oil train rail line through national forest, tribal land

August 10, 2023

Utah pushes plan to build multibillion-dollar oil train rail line through national forest, tribal land

Officials and oil companies in Utah are seeking to build an 88-mile rail line that may run through tribal land and a forest. Critics say the project may cause environmental issues.

Tourist 'disgusted' by dirty discovery at beach oasis

August 10, 2023

Tourist 'disgusted' by dirty discovery at beach oasis

A U.S.-based business owner visiting Bali, Indonesia, said she was horrified by the amount of trash she found floating in the vacation destination's waters.

Europe begins crackdown on 'direct action' climate protesters who deface art, block traffic

August 10, 2023

Europe begins crackdown on 'direct action' climate protesters who deface art, block traffic

Europe is cracking down on climate protesters who glue themselves to roads and deface art, with law enforcement resorting to wiretaps and GPS tracking.

On this day in history, August 10, 1846, the Smithsonian Institution is created: 'Diffusion of knowledge'

August 10, 2023

On this day in history, August 10, 1846, the Smithsonian Institution is created: 'Diffusion of knowledge'

The world’s largest museum complex, the Smithsonian Institution, was founded on this day in history, Aug. 10, 1846, after English scientist James Smithson made a generous gift.

Sailor calls for help as orcas attack his boat

August 9, 2023

Sailor calls for help as orcas attack his boat

Phep Philouceros, 77, was sailing off the coast of Cape Vincent, Portugal, when his boat was attacked by orcas. The sailor, who has 55 years of experience, said the orcas continued for 30 minutes — even following the boat as it was towed to shore.

Jean-Pierre pressed on Biden wrongly claiming he declared climate emergency: 'When will that happen?'

August 9, 2023

Jean-Pierre pressed on Biden wrongly claiming he declared climate emergency: 'When will that happen?'

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was pushed to explain when President Biden would declare a climate national emergency after he falsely said he already had.

Biden flicks bug off reporter's shirt as he defends climate record

August 9, 2023

Biden flicks bug off reporter's shirt as he defends climate record

President Biden flicked a bug off reporter Stephanie Abrams' shirt on Wednesday during an interview with The Weather Channel focused on his climate record.

Hawley scolds Biden official after comments on Manhattan Project-era radiation: 'Put up or shut up'

August 9, 2023

Hawley scolds Biden official after comments on Manhattan Project-era radiation: 'Put up or shut up'

Sen. Josh Hawley, a Republican from Missouri, criticized Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm after she visited his state and failed to promise to visit radiation victims.

Freak August hailstorm causes chaos as snowplows take to streets in summer

August 8, 2023

Freak August hailstorm causes chaos as snowplows take to streets in summer

Officials in the city of Reutlingen deployed snowplows and 250 firefighters to clear roads and drain basements that had flooded when the river burst its banks.

Annual Hungarian competition to clean up country’s 2nd-largest river of trash begins

August 8, 2023

Annual Hungarian competition to clean up country’s 2nd-largest river of trash begins

Volunteers in Hungary are piling into canoes to clean up the Tisza River of trash. The annual competition offers prizes for those who collect the most litter each year.