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'Doomsday Clock' moves closer to midnight amid threats of climate change, nuclear war, pandemics, AI

'Doomsday Clock' moves closer to midnight amid threats of climate change, nuclear war, pandemics, AI

Earth is moving closer to destruction, a science-oriented advocacy group said Tuesday as it advanced its famous “Doomsday Clock” to 89 seconds till midnight, the closest it has ever been.
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Chevron, Engine No. 1 and GE Vernova team up on powering US data centers, with AI in focus

Chevron, Engine No. 1 and GE Vernova team up on powering US data centers, with AI in focus

Energy company Chevron is partnering with Engine No.
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Chevron, Engine No. 1 and GE Vernova team up on powering US data centers, with AI in focus

Energy company Chevron is partnering with Engine No.
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Hawaii's Kilauea volcano is spewing lava once again

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano is spewing lava once again

HONOLULU (AP) — One of the world’s most active volcanoes is back in action. The Kilauea volcano at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is spewing lava once again, the seventh recorded episode in recent weeks. The eruption that began Dec.
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Explosion forces crew to abandon Hong Kong-flagged container ship in the Red Sea

Explosion forces crew to abandon Hong Kong-flagged container ship in the Red Sea

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An explosion struck a Hong Kong-flagged container ship Tuesday traveling north through the Red Sea, sparking a major fire that forced its crew to abandon the vessel, shipping industry officials said.
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Rain douses wildfires in Southern California without causing serious mudslides

Rain douses wildfires in Southern California without causing serious mudslides

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The first significant storm of the season brought snow and downpours to Southern California that doused wildfires and caused some ash and mud to flow across streets in the Los Angeles area on Monday. More than an inch (2.
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California considers letting victims of natural disasters sue oil companies for damages

California considers letting victims of natural disasters sue oil companies for damages

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Oil and gas companies would be liable for damages caused by climate change -related disasters in California under legislation introduced Monday by two Democratic lawmakers.
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Tennessee opens session on school vouchers and Trump immigration push, as protests seek gun control

Tennessee opens session on school vouchers and Trump immigration push, as protests seek gun control

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee's Republican-dominant Statehouse gaveled into session Monday with blueprints from Gov. Bill Lee to greatly expand school voucher access and find ways to embrace President Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration agenda.
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Tennessee opens session on school vouchers and Trump immigration push, as protests seek gun control

Tennessee opens session on school vouchers and Trump immigration push, as protests seek gun control

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee's Republican-dominant Statehouse gaveled into session Monday with blueprints from Gov. Bill Lee to greatly expand school voucher access and find ways to embrace President Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration agenda.
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California considers letting wildfire victims sue oil companies for damages

California considers letting wildfire victims sue oil companies for damages

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Oil and gas companies would be liable for damages caused by climate change -related disasters in California under legislation introduced Monday by two Democratic lawmakers.
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