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FILE - A fisherman throws his net with the Cardon oil refinery in the background in Punta Cardon, Venezuela, Jan. 14, 2026.Matias Delacroix/AP FILE - Two people on a motorcycle ...

Ahead of talks among some 50 countries about moving away from polluting fuels like oil and gas, Colombia's environment minister is arguing that the war in Iran underscores the need ...

In June 2024, the City of Portland, Maine, unveiled the state’s first battery-electric (BEV) refuse vehicle, as well as the city’s first electric Class 8 vehicle. The city bought the ...

Amazon’s $11.57B Globalstar deal secures key spectrum and Apple ties, signaling a bold challenge to Starlink and reshaping the satellite broadband race.  

Now is a great time to upgrade your home security setup, because Amazon is rolling out some solid discounts on both indoor and outdoor solutions. If you’re looking to secure ...

As the drought worsens across North Carolina and no relief in sight, some cities and counties are starting to impose mandatory water restrictions.  Here's a list of restrictions in North ...

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Fuel price shocks stemming from the Iran War and closure of the Strait of Hormuz are pushing consumers around the world toward EVs.  Far from the actual battlefields of the ...

Teeth are like tiny biological time capsules. They tell stories about ancient diets and environments long after their owners have died and landscapes have changed. After bones break down, tooth ...