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April 2, 2024

Companies rolling out eclipse-themed promotions: Krispy Kreme, SunChips and more

Krispy Kreme, Sonic Drive-In, and a host of other companies are introducing merchandise and other promotions planned around next week's total solar eclipse.

April 2, 2024

Wind, solar projects flourish under climate law, while nuclear and others lag behind

Under the Biden administration's push to reduce carbon emissions, certain sectors like solar energy have seen a boost, while other trail behind. New regulations prove controversial.

April 2, 2024

Biden admin approves eighth US offshore wind project off Massachusetts coast

The U.S. Interior Department has approved the eighth commercial-scale offshore wind project. It is scheduled to be built off the coast of Massachusetts.

April 1, 2024

The solar eclipse may change some voting registration deadlines in Indiana. Here's what to know

The total solar eclipse on April 8th is the same day as the deadline for Indiana residents to register to vote in the state's upcoming primary; many county offices will close Monday for the event.

April 1, 2024

West Coast whale population recovers 5 years after hundreds washed up ashore

The population numbers of gray whales are increasing years after hundreds washed up dead on West Coast beaches in 2019; the 'unusual mortality event' has ended.

April 1, 2024

Tourists spot dolphin backflipping in the ocean

A backflipping dolphin was seen jumping through the air while tourists watched on a nearby tour in Monterey Bay, California. See the dolphin flip with a humpback whale lurking nearby!

April 1, 2024

Canada's Niagara region declares state of emergency ahead of solar eclipse

Ontario's Niagara Region has declared a state of emergency in anticipation of the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8. The city is in the path of totality.

March 31, 2024

WATCH: Woman falls through floor as possible sinkhole opens up under shopping mall

Video from security cameras caught the moment when the floor collapsed on the second floor of a shopping center due to a possible sinkhole damaging the ground floor.

March 31, 2024

US asks fishermen to save WWII warship, historic wrecks by protecting underwater 'time capsules'

NOAA asked fishermen and boaters to steer clear of historic shipwrecks in a protected sanctuary off the coast of Massachusetts to preserve the underwater "time capsules"

March 30, 2024

Maine airport offers its visitors a rare chance to 'visit' the moon

Travelers to Portland International Jetport, Maine's largest airport, can now take a trip to "visit" the moon thanks to a new exhibit called "Fly Me to the Moon."