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For surfers, artificial wave pools provide consistent practice, something they say is needed for Hawaiian surfers to remain competitive in the sport. But in the birthplace of surfing, a proposed artificial wave lagoon is being opposed by other Hawaiian…
Italian police are investigating the source of a phosphorescent green liquid patch that appeared in the Grand Canal in Venice.
Rescue operations were underway Sunday evening after part of an apartment building collapsed in Davenport, Iowa. Authorities did not immediately say whether anyone was killed. (May 29)
Desalination plants are providing essential drinking water to Barcelona’s drought-weary residents. But experts warn the technology is expensive and other water sources also need to be developed. (May 29) (AP Video: Renata Brito/Emilio Morenatti)
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Ukraine’s capital was subjected to the largest drone attack since the start of Russia’s conflict as Kyiv prepared to mark the anniversary of its founding on Sunday. (AP video: Vasilisa Stepanenko)
If rising oceans aren’t worry enough, add this to the risks New York City faces: The metropolis is slowly sinking into the Hudson and surrounding waters — weighed down by skyscrapers, apartment buildings, asphalt, concrete and humanity itself. (AP Vide…
In the months after Hurricane Ian made landfall, residents in Fort Myers Beach, Pine Island, and Sanibel, Florida have struggled to navigate insurance claims, building permits, and government aid as they rebuild their lives. (May 29) (AP Video: Laura B…
Turkey’s Erdogan wins another term as president
Biden and McCarthy reach a final deal to avoid default
Here’s the latest for Sunday, May 28th: President Joe Biden believes the agreement struck with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to raise the debt ceiling is “in good shape”; President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared victory in his Turkey’s runoff election; U…