Flash droughts are happening more often in nearly three-quarters of the climate regions of the world.
Erica Nitschke
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Posted inNew England, Sports
Survival diaries: Decade on, Boston Marathon bombing echoes
In the decade since the Boston Marathon bombing, the streets and sidewalks have been repaired, and memorials stand at the site of the explosions to remember the three who died.
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Posted inBusiness
U.S. wholesale inflation pressures eased sharply last month
A huge drop in wholesale gasoline accounted for much of the sharp slowdown in producer prices.
Posted inBusiness
Biden infrastructure focus turns to celebrating new bridges
The Biden administration is awarding nearly $300 million to help repair or replace more than a dozen bridges.
Posted inBusiness
Fishing regulators need more transparency, ocean groups say
Conservation groups are banding together to renew calls for a culture change.
Posted inBusiness
Tech consultant charged in killing of Cash App founder Lee
Authorities say a tech consultant has been arrested and charged with murder in the stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee in San Francisco.
Posted inNation & World
Jury selection begins in defamation lawsuit against Fox News
Opening statements are scheduled for Monday in a trial expected to last 6 weeks.
Posted inNation & World
Israel hits Gaza as Netanyahu vows to extract ‘heavy price’
Similar fighting in 2021 led to an 11-day war between Israel and Hamas.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
EPA proposal takes on health risks near U.S. chemical plants
The proposed rules would reduce cancer risk and other exposure for communities that live close to harmful emitters, the EPA said.
Posted inBusiness
Harris promotes huge community solar deal in Georgia visit
The deal calls for solar projects capable of generating 1.2 gigawatts of electricity in Maine, Illinois and Maryland.