Why did the Maui fire spread so fast? Drought, nonnative species and climate change among possible reasons
Drought conditions are becoming more extreme and common in Hawaii and other Pacific islands.
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Explainer-How is climate change driving dangerous 'wet-bulb' temperatures?
By Gloria Dickie LONDON A dangerous combination of heat and humidity is sweeping the Gulf region this week,
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European bank stocks bounce as Italy softens windfall tax blow
Banking stocks in Italy and elsewhere in Europe rebounded Wednesday after the country watered down a plan to whack its banks with a surprise one-off 40% tax on their windfall profits.
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Biden tries to bolster his climate credentials as activists push for more urgency
President Joe Biden is traveling west this week on a mission to ramp up excitement for an agenda that -- so far -- is yielding little political upside.
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World Scout Jamboree: How troubles plagued South Korea's operation
Witnesses say the event was struck by bad weather but also plagued by mismanagement and safety risks.
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iPhone users will soon have to adjust to this small but significant change
Get your thumb ready for next month. Apple is making a subtle change to the iPhone's software that will likely mess with your muscle memory: The big red "end call" button is moving.
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What is Ohio's Issue 1- and why is the vote so controversial?
A seemingly tedious constitutional amendment could have a significant impact on abortion rights.
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No quick fix to reverse Antarctic sea ice loss as warming intensifies - scientists
By David Stanway SINGAPORE Sea ice in the Antarctic region has fallen to a record low this year
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Mourners to say final goodbyes to Sinéad O'Connor
A cortege will pass through the singer's former home of Bray, County Wicklow, after a private service.
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Portugal battles wildfires amid third heatwave of the year
Temperatures in excess of 40C are expected to hit much of the Iberian peninsula this week.
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Hip-hop 50: From the Bronx to Belfast, the evolution of Irish rap
As hip-hop celebrates its 50th anniversary, BBC News NI looks at how the genre permeated Irish music.
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Climate change puts sovereigns at downgrade risk, study finds
By Mark John A global failure to curb carbon emissions will lead to rising debt-servicing costs for 59
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