Sep 14 Flooding death toll climbs to staggering 11,300 in Libya’s coastal city of Derna, aid group says By Samy Magdy, Yousef Murad, Associated Press The Libyan Red Crescent says that the death toll from floods in the eastern Libyan city of Derna has soared to 11,300. The Secretary General of the aid group says a further 10,100 people are reported missing in the coastal… Continue reading
Sep 14 WATCH: NASA report says more science and less stigma are needed to understand UFO sightings By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press An independent team commissioned by NASA cautions that the negative perception surrounding UFOs poses an obstacle to collecting data. Continue reading
Sep 13 French regulators say iPhone 12 emits too much radiation, Apple must take it off market By Kelvin Chan, Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press French regulators have ordered Apple to stop selling the iPhone 12, saying it emits electromagnetic radiation levels that are above European Union standards for exposure. Continue reading
Sep 12 Popular nasal decongestant doesn’t actually relieve congestion, FDA advisers say By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press The Food and Drug Administration convened an expert panel to review the latest data on phenylephrine. That's found in over-the-counter versions of Sudafed, Dayquil and other cold medicines sold on pharmacy shelves. Continue reading
Sep 12 EU lawmakers approve a deal to raise renewable energy target to 42.5 percent of total consumption by 2030 By Associated Press European Union lawmakers endorsed a deal Tuesday to raise the share of renewables in the bloc's energy mix, another step to accelerate its green transition away from fossil fuels. Continue reading
Sep 12 NASA astronaut Frank Rubio breaks U.S. record for longest spaceflight By Associated Press NASA astronaut Frank Rubio now holds the record for the longest U.S. spaceflight. Rubio surpassed the U.S. record of 355 days on Monday at the International Space Station. Continue reading
Sep 12 Floods devastate eastern Libya, thousands missing and feared dead By Samy Magdy, Associated Press The destruction came to Derna and other parts of eastern Libya on Sunday night, when Mediterranean storm Daniel pounded the coast. Continue reading
Sep 11 Wisconsin wolf hunters face tougher regulations under new permanent rules By Associated Press Wolf hunters in Wisconsin would have to register kills faster and have less time to train their dogs under new regulations being finalized by state wildlife officials. Continue reading
Sep 09 Watch 5:39 What Africa’s climate summit means for investment in the continent’s future By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young Africa is the continent most vulnerable to climate change, despite being responsible for just 2 to 3 percent of global carbon emissions and receiving only 3 percent of funding committed to climate mitigation and adaptation. Caroline Kimeu, The Guardian’s East… Continue watching
Sep 09 Watch 6:38 New report sheds light on environmental, financial costs of invasive species By William Brangham, Andrew Corkery, Winston Wilde Invasive species harm ecosystems around the world and cost the global economy $423 billion a year, according to a new report backed by the UN. A number of researchers believe that estimate may be just the tip of the iceberg. Continue watching