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Once thought too cold for the marsupials, Montreal home to growing number of opossums

Once thought too cold for the marsupials, Montreal home to growing number of opossums

MONTREAL — One evening last fall, Robert Carrière was putting away some gardening tools when he saw something scurry out from under the shed. At first, he thought it was a big rat. Then he thought maybe a muskrat.
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What it means for the Supreme Court to throw out Chevron decision, undercutting federal regulators

What it means for the Supreme Court to throw out Chevron decision, undercutting federal regulators

WASHINGTON (AP) — Executive branch agencies will likely have more difficulty regulating the environment, public health, workplace safety and other issues under a far-reaching decision by the Supreme Court .
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Severe weather wreaks havoc across the US - from Midwest flooding to deadly Northeast storms

Severe weather wreaks havoc across the US - from Midwest flooding to deadly Northeast storms

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Severe weather over days has caused havoc and destruction across the U.S. That includes torrential rains and flooding in the Upper Midwest and powerful storms in the Northeast that left a least two people dead from falling trees.
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Tests show Paris' Seine River still has unsafe E. coli levels with Olympics less than a month away

Tests show Paris' Seine River still has unsafe E. coli levels with Olympics less than a month away

PARIS (AP) — Unsafe levels of E. coli have been found in the Seine River for the third consecutive week, according to test results published Friday, less than a month before the Paris Olympics .
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Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs calls for firework safety as heat intensifies

Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs calls for firework safety as heat intensifies

EDMONTON — With Canada Day fast approaching, Canadian fire chiefs are reminding the public about the safe use of fireworks.
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When heat waves strike, Environment Canada can link it to climate change — fast

When heat waves strike, Environment Canada can link it to climate change — fast

TORONTO — The heat wave that gripped Eastern Canada last week brought stifling conditions, put pressure on the electricity grid and broke several temperature records as residents sweltered.
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What to know about Mongolia as it holds a democratic election in the shadow of authoritarian giants

What to know about Mongolia as it holds a democratic election in the shadow of authoritarian giants

ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia (AP) — Mongolia, where parliamentary elections were being held Friday, is a sparsely populated and landlocked Asian nation known for its bitter winter cold and independent spirit. As a democracy of just 3.
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South African researchers test use of nuclear technology to curb rhino poaching

South African researchers test use of nuclear technology to curb rhino poaching

MOKOPANE, South Africa (AP) — Researchers in South Africa have injected radioactive material into the horns of 20 rhinos as part of a research project aimed at reducing poaching.
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Law limiting new oil wells in California set to take effect after industry withdraws referendum

Law limiting new oil wells in California set to take effect after industry withdraws referendum

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A California law that bans drilling new oil wells near places like homes and schools will take effect after the oil industry on Thursday withdrew a referendum from the November ballot asking voters to overturn it.
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Mexico’s incoming president appoints expert in sustainable development as head of energy

Mexico’s incoming president appoints expert in sustainable development as head of energy

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s incoming President Claudia Sheinbaum on Thursday announced five additional members of her future cabinet, presenting a group of scientists and former colleagues including Luz Elena González, an expert in sustainable develo
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