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Cold snap chills New York City's rats, and heats up the fight against them

Cold snap chills New York City's rats, and heats up the fight against them

NEW YORK (AP) — This week's frigid weather has many New York City residents shivering, scurrying into cozy spots and feeling sapped. Including the rats.
Davos 2025: Some notable quotes from the World Economic Forum meeting

Davos 2025: Some notable quotes from the World Economic Forum meeting

DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — Leading business and political figures attending the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, have discussed and debated topics such as technology, tariffs, climate change, Ukraine, Gaza and the global economy thi
A blooming plant that reeks of gym socks and rotting garbage has thousands lining up for a whiff

A blooming plant that reeks of gym socks and rotting garbage has thousands lining up for a whiff

SYDNEY (AP) — The rare unfurling of an endangered plant that emits the smell of decaying flesh drew hundreds of devoted fans to a greenhouse in Sydney on Thursday where they joined three-hour lines to experience a momentous bloom -– and a fragrance e
With Trump pivot back to pro-oil and gas policies, one renewable energy finds favor

With Trump pivot back to pro-oil and gas policies, one renewable energy finds favor

As promised, President Donald Trump began reversing the country's energy policies his first day in office with a spate of orders largely favoring oil, gas and coal. But there is one renewable energy that did find favor: geothermal.
Authorities ramp up efforts to protect sea turtles as deaths on India's shores continue to mount

Authorities ramp up efforts to protect sea turtles as deaths on India's shores continue to mount

BENGALURU, India (AP) — Dead sea turtles keep washing ashore on India's east coast and environmentalists and authorities are trying frantically to stop the number of 600 dead from getting even higher.
Forecasters in Ireland and UK warn of danger to life as Storm Eowyn spirals in from Atlantic

Forecasters in Ireland and UK warn of danger to life as Storm Eowyn spirals in from Atlantic

LONDON (AP) — Ireland and Scotland are braced for one of the most intense storms in decades, with forecasters warning of a danger to life and widespread disruption. The national forecasters for Ireland and the U.K.
Europe posts record year for clean energy use as Trump pulls US toward fossil fuels

Europe posts record year for clean energy use as Trump pulls US toward fossil fuels

A record 47% of the European Union’s electricity now comes from solar and other renewables, a report Thursday said, in yet another sign of the growing gap between the bloc's push for clean energy and the new U.S.
A rare plant emits a stink of death when it blooms. Thousands in Australia queued to get close to it

A rare plant emits a stink of death when it blooms. Thousands in Australia queued to get close to it

SYDNEY, Australia (AP) — The rare unfurling of an endangered plant that emits the smell of decaying flesh drew hundreds of devoted fans to a greenhouse in Sydney, Australia on Thursday, where they lined up to experience a momentous bloom -– and a fra
Firefighters battle to maintain the upper hand on a huge fire north of Los Angeles

Firefighters battle to maintain the upper hand on a huge fire north of Los Angeles

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PHOTO COLLECTION: California Wildfires Hughes Fire

PHOTO COLLECTION: California Wildfires Hughes Fire

This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors. The Associated Press
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