River of boulders and trees from collapsed coal tip

Atmospheric River and Hurricane-Strength Storm Drenches the West

A “bomb cyclone” over the Pacific Ocean is expected to bring days of damaging winds, rainfall and blizzards to Northern California, Oregon and Washington.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

‘Rolling coal’: Dealers charged in $74 million scheme to help trucks bypass emissions controls

Prosecutors say the ring smuggled thousands of illegal devices that let diesel-truck drivers belch hundreds of times more pollution than allowed by law.

Business - MarketWatch - November 8

Over 1,700 coal, oil and gas lobbyists granted access to Cop29, says report

Fossil fuel-linked lobbyists outnumber delegations of almost every country at climate talks in Baku, analysis finds. Cop summits ‘no longer fit for purpose’, say leading climate policy experts ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

How Indian Coal King's Bid to Rule Solar Sparked U.S. Bribery Charges

Prosecutors accuse billionaire Gautam Adani and advisers of offering $250 million in bribes.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago

170 arrested as climate activists in Australia block one of the world’s largest coal ports

World - Yahoo News - Yesterday

Perspective: How do you make a play about Joan Rivers without Joan Rivers?

'Joan,' a new play by Daniel Goldstein at South Coast Repertory about the life of comedian Joan Rivers, mixes biography with the comedian's old stand-up material.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 6

'Elections don't add water to the river': Colorado River negotiations forge ahead amid Trump transition

The policymakers responsible for steering the Colorado River's future say they will forge ahead with ongoing negotiations regardless of shifts in federal leadership, as a deadline to determine ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

The West Bank Is on the Edge of Economic Collapse

After over a year of war, the economy in the occupied West Bank is being choked off by restrictions on Palestinians’ movements in the territory, the cancellation of work permits in Israel and ...

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 5

Stroud shoulders Texans' collapse: This is on me

A frustrated C.J. Stroud placed the blame on himself and the offense for the second-half woes that sunk the Texans in their loss to the Lions on Sunday night.

Sports - ESPN - November 11

Homebase collapses into administration with 2,000 jobs at risk

Homebase enters administration, but The Range buys up to 70 stores and the brand.

One-Third of World’s Trees Face Extinction Risk, Report at COP16 Says

They play an essential role in supporting life on Earth, but many species are in decline, researchers found.

World - The New York Times - October 28

More than a third of all trees species at risk of extinction

The International Union for Conservation of Nature found more than one in three tree species worldwide faces extinction.

Ancient oak named after a band is UK Tree of the Year

The Skipinnish Oak in Lochaber is at least 400 years old.

Nearly 40 percent of world's trees face extinction, new assessment finds

The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) announced at least 40 percent of tree species around the world are at risk of extinction, according to a Thursday release from the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

‘Cloud-milking’: the zero-energy technique keeping young trees alive

The project that began in the Canary Islands mimics the way leaves capture water droplets from fog in order to produce water. They call it cloud milking, a zero-energy technique to extract water ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

In Mexico, Archaeologists Spot a Maya City Behind a Wall of Trees

A city with temple pyramids not far from the road and a site with a Maya complex built alongside a sinkhole lend to evidence that the Maya civilization was even more sprawling than known.

World - The New York Times - November 4

Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree arrives in New York City

The iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree has arrived in New York City, signaling the start of the holiday season in the Big Apple.

Pope Francis Wants to Save the Environment. He Can Start With a Tree.

Environmentalists have called on the pope to halt the chopping down of a tree destined for St. Peter’s Square this Christmas, but the town providing the tree says it was doomed anyway.

World - The New York Times - November 14

Activists plant trees in Mali but residents strip them for firewood. They say there's no choice

Activists are planting trees in an effort to protect disappearing forests in Mali, but residents are cutting and selling firewood from them to survive

World - ABC News - November 14

Denmark will plant 1 billion trees and convert 10% of farmland into forest

Danish lawmakers have agreed on a deal to plant 1 billion trees and convert 10% of farmland into forest and natural habitats in an effort to reduce fertilizer usage over the next two decades

World - ABC News - November 18

Town's wish for another wonky Christmas tree comes true

March has got another leaning tree after last year's resulted in global media attention.

Paul Teal, actor on 'One Tree Hill,' dies at 35

Paul Teal, a TV and stage actor who appeared on shows including “One Tree Hill,” died Friday in Raleigh, N.C.

Was it the Mouse King? ‘Nutcracker’ props stolen from a Michigan ballet company

A ballet group in suburban Detroit is scrambling after someone stole a trailer filled with props for upcoming performances of the beloved holiday classic “The Nutcracker.”

Entertainment - ABC News - November 19

WATCH: Mom surprises kids with 'Bluey'-inspired Christmas tree

Samir and Samaya were completely surprised!

Here's why Dollar Tree and Dollar General stocks have plummeted

Dollar stores are dealing with a mix of both economic and self-inflicted problems.

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

Man dies after tree falls on car as Storm Bert sweeps UK

Weather warnings for rain, wind, and floods remain in place for much of England, Scotland, and Wales.

WATCH: Small plane makes crash landing into tree in Southern California

A single-engine plane crash-landed near a California airport, smashing into a tree on the ground.

Tips on how to maximize your annual wellness checkup

As the year wraps up, it might be a good time to book that doctor's visit before deductibles reset. CBS chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook shares how to make each appointment with your ...

Passengers injured after land train tips over

Ten people are thought to have been injured after a land train with passengers on board tipped over.

Top tips on spotting misinformation ahead of Election Day

With the 2024 election fast approaching, it is more important than ever for Americans to be able to spot misinformation. The CBS News Confirmed team shares tips on how to tell the fake stories from ...

Expert tips on lowering election-related stress

Between assassination attempts, a last-minute candidate switch and ongoing personal attacks, the nail-biter 2024 election has some Americans stressed out. In fact, the American Psychological ...

5 Tips to Seamlessly Integrate AI Into Your Business

Small businesses shouldn’t ignore AI during its boom phase, but they shouldn’t get carried away either.

Business - Inc. - November 5

Letby 'offered tips on getting away with murder', inquiry hears

The serial killer nurse joked with a friend after being accused of harming babies, an inquiry hears.

Tips for a range of post-election emotions, according to experts

From a favored candidate's loss to navigating conversations with family members who voted differently, here's how to manage your mental health after a tumultuous election — and resources if you ...

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