Holidaymakers in Greece warned of heatwave risks
Greek officials are warning foreigners visiting the Mediterranean country over summer of the dangers associated with the extreme weather.
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HuffPostTrump Did Say 1 True Thing At The Presidential Debate
The former president spoke about one simple, "immaculate" truth about his first term in the White House.
- Business Insider
A new carbon removal plant will absorb carbon dioxide 99,000 times faster than Earth's oceans
Cutting greenhouse gas emissions isn't enough. We have to start sucking CO2 from the atmosphere and companies like Equatic are leading the charge.
- The Canadian Press
Calgary renews state of emergency as crews scramble to restore water in four days
CALGARY — The City of Calgary renewed its state of emergency on Thursday to remind its approximately 1.6 million residents that water conservation efforts need to be taken seriously.
- The Weather Network
Severe thunderstorms trigger tornado warning in southern Ontario
Severe thunderstorms sweeping into southern Ontario on Wednesday afternoon prompted a tornado warning.
- The Weather Network
Severe storm threat may dampen some long weekend plans in Ontario
The summer heat hits the pause button in southern Ontario this Canada Day long weekend, but unfortunately, the rain and thunderstorm chances do not. It's a weekend you'll want to pay close attention to if you're planning any outdoor activities
- People
Prince William Makes a Rare Style Statement on Latest Royal Outing
The Prince of Wales wore an eco-friendly tie at the Breakthrough Energy Summit on Thursday, June 27
- USA TODAY
Exotic small carnivore, native to tropical rainforests, rescued from rest stop in Washington
The kinkajou, a small tropical mammal, was transported to the Point Defiance Zoo in Tacoma, where he will "undergo a comprehensive wellness exam."
- The Canadian Press
Rainforest animal called a kinkajou rescued from dusty highway rest stop in Washington state
YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) — Why did the kinkajou cross the road? And what's a kinkajou, anyway?
- Miami Herald
Forecasters track third disturbance. It may follow similar path to incoming Caribbean system
‘Keep an eye on it.’
- BBC
'Once-in-a-lifetime' humpback whale sighting
An off-duty fisherman enjoying a boat trip with his wife spots a humpback whale feeding on eels.
- The Weather Network - Video
Heavy rain and thunderstorms on deck across the Prairies Thursday
Thursday on the Prairies will see widespread, heavy rain and thunderstorms. Some storms will have the chance to become severe and possibly produce a tornado or two. The Weather Network meteorologist Laura Power has the full forecast.
- People
3 Bodies Found in Crater on Mount Fuji After Missing Climber Sent Photos from Summit to Family
Separately, 38-year-old Keita Kurakami, a rock climbing ambassador for Patagonia Inc., was found unconscious and pronounced dead at a local hospital
- The Canadian Press
Calgary mayor says if tests go well, full water service could be restored by July 1
CALGARY — Calgary’s mayor says if everything goes to plan, the city’s water-conservation crisis could be over by Canada Day.
- CBC
Quebec farmers say they're facing a cutworm infestation like they've never seen
An unusual infestation of cutworms is wreaking havoc in fields in Abitibi-Témiscamingue.Témiscamingue, in northwestern Quebec, has been especially affected by the damage caused by cutworms — caterpillars that can destroy canola, potato and grain crops in a matter of days.Cutworms are found every year in small quantities in market gardens. But producers are saying the insects have destroyed large areas of plants sown at the beginning of June, something they don't normally see."I don't think that
- USA TODAY
Experts say Earth was cooler, not warmer, 55,000 years ago | Fact check
Earth was cooler 55,000 years ago than today, according to researchers.
- The Canadian Press
Giant sinkhole swallows the center of a soccer field built on top of a limestone mine
ALTON, Ill. (AP) — A giant sinkhole has swallowed the center of a soccer complex that was built over an operating limestone mine in southern Illinois, taking down a large light pole and leaving a gaping chasm where squads of kids often play. But no injuries were reported after the sinkhole opened Wednesday morning.
- The Canadian Press
Swollen river claims house next to Minnesota dam as flooding and extreme weather grip the Midwest
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A house that was teetering on the edge of an eroding riverbank near a Minnesota dam collapsed into the river in the latest jarring example of extreme weather gripping the upper Midwest.
- The Canadian Press
Montreal peregrine falcon chicks take first flights into a world full of danger
MONTREAL — The world is full of dangers when you're a falcon chick less than six weeks old and learning to fly — even if you're a member of the fastest species on Earth.
- USA TODAY
Woman mauled by wolves while jogging through animal sanctuary near Paris
A 37-year-old woman was mauled by a pack of wolves while jogging through an enclosed area of an animal sanctuary near Paris this weekend.
- Associated Press
Florida's balloon ban will protect sea turtles, birds and other marine life
Sea turtles, marine birds and children under 7 will be protected under a new Florida law that bans the intentional release of balloons. The law, signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday, replaces an existing ban of releasing ten or more balloons within 24 hours. The Legislature approved the bill with bipartisan support in March and the law is praised by environmentalists.