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The Paris Olympics organizers say the event was far less polluting than recent Games

The Paris Olympics organizers say the event was far less polluting than recent Games

PARIS (AP) — The Paris Olympics says it was far less polluting than recent Games but is not claiming to have been “carbon neutral” despite funding projects to compensate for its emissions.
Arizona AG sues Saudi firm over 'excessive' groundwater pumping, saying it's a public nuisance

Arizona AG sues Saudi firm over 'excessive' groundwater pumping, saying it's a public nuisance

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced Wednesday she's suing a Saudi Arabian agribusiness for allegedly violating a public nuisance law, contending that its groundwater pumping threatens the public health, safety and infrastruct
North Carolina GOP lawmakers enact a law eroding the incoming Democratic governor's powers

North Carolina GOP lawmakers enact a law eroding the incoming Democratic governor's powers

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina lawmakers on Wednesday enacted a law over the governor's veto that would diminish the powers afforded to his successor and other other Democratic statewide winners in the Nov. 5 elections.
Atmospheric river brings weather whiplash to East Coast as bomb cyclone develops

Atmospheric river brings weather whiplash to East Coast as bomb cyclone develops

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The U.S.
Fire danger diminishes in Southern California even as crews continue to battle Malibu blaze

Fire danger diminishes in Southern California even as crews continue to battle Malibu blaze

MALIBU, Calif.

Meta to build $10 billion AI data center in Louisiana as Elon Musk expands his Tennessee AI facility

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The largest artificial intelligence data center ever built by Facebook’s parent company Meta is coming to northeast Louisiana, the company said Wednesday, bringing hopes that the $10 billion facility will transform an economically
Quebec court approves $2.5M settlement in Dollarama eco fees class action

Quebec court approves $2.5M settlement in Dollarama eco fees class action

The Superior Court of Quebec has approved a $2.5-million settlement in a class action targeting Dollarama Inc.'s use of eco fees.
Federal court filings allege official committed perjury in lawsuit tied to Louisiana grain terminal

Federal court filings allege official committed perjury in lawsuit tied to Louisiana grain terminal

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A southeast Louisiana official has been accused of committing perjury for failing to disclose information related to a controversial grain terminal in the state's Mississippi River Chemical Corridor in response to a lawsuit brought
The Paris Olympics organizers say the event was far less polluting than recent Games

The Paris Olympics organizers say the event was far less polluting than recent Games

PARIS (AP) — The Paris Olympics says it was far less polluting than recent Games but is not claiming to have been “carbon neutral” despite funding projects to compensate for its emissions.

Arizona AG sues Saudi firm over 'excessive' groundwater pumping, saying it's a public nuisance

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced Wednesday she's suing a Saudi Arabian agribusiness for allegedly violating a public nuisance law, contending that its groundwater pumping threatens the public health, safety and infrastruct