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Nova Scotia angler hooks juvenile great white shark and story of a lifetime

Nova Scotia angler hooks juvenile great white shark and story of a lifetime

FREDERICTON — Rick Austin knew he had hooked a big one as his fishing rod bent and he reeled furiously from his kayak off the Nova Scotia coast, but he never dreamt there would be a great white shark on the end of the line.
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Montana clinic files for bankruptcy following $6 million judgment over false asbestos claims

Montana clinic files for bankruptcy following $6 million judgment over false asbestos claims

BILLINGS, Mont.
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EU leader promises aid and support to flood-ravaged Slovenia during visit

EU leader promises aid and support to flood-ravaged Slovenia during visit

LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited Slovenia on Wednesday and promised EU help to the small member state which was ravaged by recent floods that killed at least six people and caused extensive damage.
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Iraq water crisis could have regional consequences, UN human rights chief warns

Iraq water crisis could have regional consequences, UN human rights chief warns

BAGHDAD (AP) — The United Nations' human rights chief on Wednesday warned that Iraq's water crisis could affect other countries in the region.
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Khanun begins blowing into South Korea with strong winds after dumping rain on Japan for a week

Khanun begins blowing into South Korea with strong winds after dumping rain on Japan for a week

BUSAN, South Korea (AP) — Rains and winds were growing in southern South Korea Wednesday as a tropical storm drew closer to the Korean Peninsula, where it was forecast to slam into major urban areas.
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High ocean temperatures are harming the Florida coral reef. Rescue crews are racing to help

High ocean temperatures are harming the Florida coral reef. Rescue crews are racing to help

LAYTON, Fla. (AP) — Steps away from the warming waters of Florida Bay , marine biologist Emily Becker removed covers from the dozens of water-filled tanks under her watchful eye.
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Scientists look beyond climate change and El Nino for other factors that heat up Earth

Scientists look beyond climate change and El Nino for other factors that heat up Earth

Scientists are wondering if global warming and El Nino have an accomplice in fueling this summer’s record-shattering heat.
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Shipping company ordered to pay $2.25M after discharging oily bilge off Rhode Island

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The owner of a Greek oil tanker has been ordered by a U.S. judge to pay $2.
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European scientists make it official. July was the hottest month on record by far

European scientists make it official. July was the hottest month on record by far

Now that last month's sizzling numbers are all in, the European climate monitoring organization made it official: July 2023 was Earth's hottest month on record by a wide margin. July's global average temperature of 16.95 degrees Celsius (62.
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'It came back to life.' Trees scarred by vandals recovering in historic Halifax park

'It came back to life.' Trees scarred by vandals recovering in historic Halifax park

HALIFAX — In the heart of downtown Halifax sits a small but beloved park known for its elaborate flower beds and stately trees.
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