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Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes says she is suing a Saudi Arabian agribusiness over what she calls “excessive pumping” of groundwater

A southeast Louisiana official allegedly committed perjury by failing to disclose information related to a controversial grain terminal, according to a motion filed as part of a federal lawsuit brought by a prominent local climate activist

The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled that Ohio's product liability law prohibits counties from bringing public-nuisance claims against national pharmaceutical chains as they did as part of national opioid litigation

This programme will support India’s climate and sustainability goals by empowering local communities, restoring ecosystems, and fostering sustainable development practices in collaboration with Safe Water Network, the company said in a statement. Program Vasundhara’s will prioritize water resource management, sustainable agriculture, biodiversity conservation, and renewable energy across the two cities. In Bengaluru, around the Aivarakhandapura Lake, Program Vasundhara is building an 18-million-liter rainwater harvesting structure to boost local water availability and reduce dependency on external sources. This is a crucial step in addressing local water challenges while fostering resilience in the community.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. At the Shrine Empire, New Delhi, a scarlet-hued wall comes into sight. It serves as a backdrop to six drawings by artist Sajan Mani.

For eight years a Chinese mining company has been vastly expanding inside an endangered World Heritage Site, accused by locals and conservationists of decimating the environment

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. TEL AVIV—Israel targeted Syria’s naval and other military assets overnight as part of its campaign to destroy weapons left behind by the country’s military following the downfall of President Bashar al-Assad. Israeli missile ships overnight destroyed naval vessels belonging to Assad’s forces that held sea-to-sea missiles, a person familiar with the matter said.

The Biden administration has given approval for the sale of oil and gas leases in Alaska, leaving the door open for drilling in a portion of the pristine Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

Sarbananda Sonowal said that the Assam Movement is a vibrant chapter in history of Bharat, where people from all communities united to preserve the greater Assamese identity, and our culture. On the auspicious occasion of Swahid Diwas, Sonowal offered floral tributes to the martyrs of historic Assam Movement at his official residence here today. Sonowal said, “The Assam Movement is a vibrant chapter in history of Bharat, where people from all communities united to preserve the greater Assamese identity, and our culture. On this solemn Swahid Diwas, we honour the brave martyrs, whose sacrifices, courage, and patriotism remain our guiding light. Their unparalleled dedication to safeguarding Assam’s identity and the nation's integrity continues to inspire us all.”

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Till recently, the digital frontier looked boundless, a perfect virtual world where human interaction and the exchange of ideas were encouraged and democratized. With the rise of AI tools, the internet is witnessing several disconcerting trends.

Disease X is spreading in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This flu-like disease has caused significant concern due to its high infection and death rates. The World Health Organization (WHO) is working to understand and contain the outbreak.

Mamata Banerjee on Monday strongly reacted to provocative statements by a section of Bangladeshi politicians that Bangladesh could occupy Bengal within days, calling them «absurd» and dismissing it by saying, «you will occupy Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha, and we will have lollipops?» While addressing the West Bengal Assembly, Banerjee, without naming anyone, condemned the circulation of certain fake videos on this side of the border and blamed a certain political party for attempting to stoke tensions in the state. The chief minister condemned the persecution of minorities in Bangladesh, calling it unacceptable, and stressed the need for unity among India's religious communities. Banerjee strongly rejected provocative statements from across the border, including a Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader who said that Bangladesh has claims over Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha, and a viral video featuring Bangladesh Army veterans suggesting the country could occupy West Bengal within days, remarking, «You will occupy Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha, and we will have lollipops? Don't even think that.»

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. There is a unique multi-course, immersive dining experience in Kochi featuring a series of meals shaped by the chefs’ food memories and traditional dishes of Kerala. They are conceptualised by a local food experience curating agency, Bites & Banter.

Praveen Togadia has claimed that all the mosques built during the Mughal period were made by demolishing temples. Togadia made the remarks during a programme in the Bilsi area on Sunday evening. The visit is part of his ongoing western Uttar Pradesh tour ahead of the Maha Kumbh. «All the mosques built during the Mughal period were built by demolishing temples,» Togadia said, claiming he had seen a list of 12,000 temples that had been demolished to build mosques. The right-wing leader also raised concerns about the violence against Hindu community members in Bangladesh.

Taylor Swift fans are pouring into BC Place stadium in Vancouver for the final show of the pop superstar’s blockbuster Eras Tour.Swift’s motorcade of black SUVs and police outriders has made its way to the arena, with social media video showing fans screaming in delight as it passed by.The tour’s 149th show is the culmination of glittery global cultural phenomenon that has included five continents, grossing an estimated US$2 billion in revenue over more than 20 months.Along the way, Swift became the first entertainer named Time’s person of the year.Among the tens of thousands of fans waiting for Swift to take the stage around 8 p.m. are Jean Batac and Meme Bautista, who say being a Swiftie means belonging to a community.

People with substance use disorder are not getting a direct say on how most opioid settlement money is used

Dominique Brown, a 34-year-old Disney enthusiast and influencer, passed away on December 5, 2024, after suffering a severe allergic reaction at a holiday food event hosted by BoxLunch in Los Angeles. According to reports, Brown consumed a food item at the event that she was told did not contain peanuts, a food to which she was allergic. After feeling unwell, she asked to be taken to a hospital but tragically passed away despite receiving CPR at the scene.

Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the militant leader whose stunning insurgency toppled Syria's President Bashar Assad, has spent years working to remake his public image, renouncing longtime ties to al-Qaida and depicting himself as a champion of pluralism and tolerance. In recent days, the insurgency even dropped his nom de guerre and began referring to him by his real name, Ahmad al-Sharaa. The extent of that transformation from jihadi extremist to would-be state builder is now put to the test. Insurgents control capital Damascus, Assad has fled into hiding, and for the first time after 50 years of his family's iron hand, it is an open question how Syria will be governed. Syria is home to multiple ethnic and religious communities, often pitted against each other by Assad's state and years of war. Many of them fear the possibility Sunni Islamist extremists will take over. The country is also fragmented among disparate armed factions, and foreign powers from Russia and Iran to the United States, Turkey and Israel all have their hands in the mix.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Raise your hand if you’ve been victimized by bad weather in the last year or so. Was your travel disrupted? Did your home get unbearably hot? Have you been impacted by flooding? When I asked these questions at a panel event recently, only a lucky few in the audience kept their hands down.

carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, 7-9 billion tonnes a year. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) says carbon dioxide removal technology will be required to achieve global and national net zero targets. In other words, there is no net zero without CO₂-removal, because emissions of greenhouse gases are not declining anywhere near fast enough. There will be trade-offs, as CO₂-removal can be costly and often uses up energy, water and land. But Earth is hurtling towards a climate catastrophe, with more than 3°C of warming under current global policies. We must do everything we can to avert disaster, which means slashing emissions as much as we possibly can, and removing what's left.

Mineards, a well-known resident of the upscale California community, expressed disappointment in Markle’s perceived detachment from local affairs. “She doesn’t really go out or get involved with the community,” Mineards remarked, contrasting her with her husband, Prince Harry, whom he described as “quite jolly” but also rarely seen in the neighborhood, as quoted in the Pinkvilla report.