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After hitting Yucatan Peninsula, Beryl churns in Gulf of Mexico as Texas braces for potential hit

After hitting Yucatan Peninsula, Beryl churns in Gulf of Mexico as Texas braces for potential hit

TULUM, Mexico (AP) — After battering Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, Beryl moved back into the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico where it was expected to regain hurricane strength Saturday before taking aim at the Texas coast, where officials urged resid
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Pongamia trees grow where citrus once flourished, offering renewable energy and plant-based protein

Pongamia trees grow where citrus once flourished, offering renewable energy and plant-based protein

An ancient tree from India is now thriving in groves where citrus trees once flourished in Florida, and could help provide the nation with renewable energy.
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North Dakota tribe goes back to its roots with a massive greenhouse operation

North Dakota tribe goes back to its roots with a massive greenhouse operation

BISMARCK, N.D.
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Beryl moves into the Gulf of Mexico after battering Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, takes aim at Texas

Beryl moves into the Gulf of Mexico after battering Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, takes aim at Texas

TULUM, Mexico (AP) — Beryl moved into the the Gulf of Mexico Friday and took aim at the south Texas coast after battering Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula.
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Mount Everest's highest camp is littered with frozen garbage, and cleanup is likely to take years

Mount Everest's highest camp is littered with frozen garbage, and cleanup is likely to take years

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — The highest camp on the world’s tallest mountain is littered with garbage that is going to take years to clean up , according to a Sherpa who led a team that worked to clear trash and dig up dead bodies frozen for years near M
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Records tumble as dangerous heat wave scorches the US West and beyond, with the worst yet to come

Records tumble as dangerous heat wave scorches the US West and beyond, with the worst yet to come

PORTLAND, Ore.
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Eastern Wisconsin community evacuated after floodwaters breach dam

Eastern Wisconsin community evacuated after floodwaters breach dam

MANAWA, Wis. (AP) — A dam in an eastern Wisconsin community has been breached, prompting people living downriver to be evacuated, the National Weather Service said Friday. The dam in Manawa along the Little Wolf River was breached about 1:45 p.m.
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Wisconsin Republicans are improperly blocking conservation work, court says

Wisconsin Republicans are improperly blocking conservation work, court says

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Legislature's Republican-controlled budget committee can't legally block conservation projects initiated by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' administration, the state Supreme Court ruled Friday.
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'Saddled up': Calgarians put water crisis aside for fun at Stampede

'Saddled up': Calgarians put water crisis aside for fun at Stampede

CALGARY — Calgary residents took a break from their water woes Friday, lining up six-deep downtown to watch the parade launching the annual summer Stampede festival. “I’m saddled up,” said Rita Freese, with her grandson beside her.
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Shark attacks reported at Texas' South Padre Island; 2 people bitten, at least 1 severely

Shark attacks reported at Texas' South Padre Island; 2 people bitten, at least 1 severely

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (AP) — Shark attacks disrupted Fourth of July celebrations Thursday at South Padre Island as two people were taken to the hospital with bites, at least one of them severe, authorities said.
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