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Colombia approves plan to kill cocaine hippos roaming through center of country

Colombia is the only country outside of Africa with a wild hippo population. They are descended from the private zoo of famous gangster Pablo Escobar.

By Manuel Rueda and The Associated PressApril 13, 2026
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Zohran Mamdani’s promise at 100 days: ‘At our stores, eggs will be cheaper. Bread will be cheaper’
By Anthony Izaguirre and The Associated PressApril 13, 2026
A major U.S. gasoline production hub is in such a severe drought that its refineries may be hobbled. ‘We are actively praying for a hurricane’
A major U.S. gasoline production hub is in such a severe drought that its refineries may be hobbled. ‘We are actively praying for a hurricane’
By Michael Phillis and The Associated PressApril 12, 2026
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Danantara CIO: Indonesia can anchor the AI and energy economy—if governance keeps pace
By Pandu SjahrirApril 11, 2026
Legendary investor says the AI boom masks a deeper crisis: Falling sperm counts, shrinking populations, and vanishing resources
Legendary investor says the AI boom masks a deeper crisis: Falling sperm counts, shrinking populations, and vanishing resources
By Nick LichtenbergApril 12, 2026
Some communities are enduring unprecedented long waits on federal disaster requests, and Democrat-led states say they’re being denied
Some communities are enduring unprecedented long waits on federal disaster requests, and Democrat-led states say they’re being denied
By Gabriela Aoun Angueira and The Associated PressApril 11, 2026
Latest Stories
Current refi mortgage rates report for April 15, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent refi mortgage rates report for April 15, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 15, 2026
Current ARM mortgage rates report for April 15, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent ARM mortgage rates report for April 15, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 15, 2026
Mortgage rates today, April 15, 2026
Personal FinanceMortgage rates today, April 15, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 15, 2026
The hidden menace behind Big Tech’s AI arms race: Meta, Amazon and others are spending billions on hardware that’s worthless in 3 years
AIThe hidden menace behind Big Tech’s AI arms race: Meta, Amazon and others are spending billions on hardware that’s worthless in 3 years
By Shawn TullyApril 15, 2026
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Real EstateTrump’s White House: America is short 10 million houses
By Josh Boak and The Associated PressApril 14, 2026
Augusta Precious Metals review: What to know in 2026 
Personal FinanceAugusta Precious Metals review: What to know in 2026 
By Joseph HostetlerApril 14, 2026
The billionaire Anthropic cofounder who majored in literature says knowing how to ask the right questions beats knowing how to code
SuccessThe billionaire Anthropic cofounder who majored in literature says knowing how to ask the right questions beats knowing how to code
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezApril 14, 2026
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Real EstateAnother month, another record-high home price: March hits $408,800—the 33rd straight increase
By Jake AngeloApril 14, 2026
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Mining companies push back as Biden set to announce new Grand Canyon national monument in Arizona: ‘We need uranium’
PoliticsMining companies push back as Biden set to announce new Grand Canyon national monument in Arizona: ‘We need uranium’
By Chris Megerian, Terry Tang and The Associated PressAugust 8, 2023
  • Microsoft and Google’s chief sustainability officers: ‘CSO Barbie makes us proud, and a little worried. Here’s why’
    CommentaryMicrosoft and Google’s chief sustainability officers: ‘CSO Barbie makes us proud, and a little worried. Here’s why’
    By Melanie Nakagawa and Kate BrandtJuly 26, 2023
Automakers are bashing the EPA plan for emissions limits. Environmentalists contend ‘it isn’t enough’
EnvironmentAutomakers are bashing the EPA plan for emissions limits. Environmentalists contend ‘it isn’t enough’
By Tom Krisher and The Associated PressAugust 6, 2023
‘We repeated ignition’: Lab behind nuclear fusion breakthrough duplicates success after months of near-misses
Environment‘We repeated ignition’: Lab behind nuclear fusion breakthrough duplicates success after months of near-misses
By David R. Baker and BloombergAugust 6, 2023
Germany forest
Environment‘Book printer’ beetles are wreaking havoc on Germany’s primeval forests because they can live so long in the warmer climate
By Matthias Schrader, Dana Beltaji and The Associated PressAugust 6, 2023
Oregon crab
EnvironmentOregon’s $91 million Dungeness crab market can’t get over the humpback whale entanglement rules
By The Associated PressAugust 6, 2023
Juneau, Alaska
EnvironmentAlaska’s capital built a beautiful tourist center in sight of its epic glacier. Then the glacier began to rapidly shrink
By Becky Bohrer and The Associated PressAugust 6, 2023
  • Southwest heat wave is so intense that roads and doorknobs are sending people to the hospital with burns
    EnvironmentSouthwest heat wave is so intense that roads and doorknobs are sending people to the hospital with burns
    By Chris MorrisJuly 26, 2023
Oregon gas
Environment‘It’s about time’:You can now pump your own gas in Oregon for the first time in 72 years
By Andrew Selsky and The Associated PressAugust 5, 2023
Work on Washington Monument-sized wind turbines—the Atlantic’s tallest— is about to start off Martha’s Vineyard
EnvironmentWork on Washington Monument-sized wind turbines—the Atlantic’s tallest— is about to start off Martha’s Vineyard
By Will Wade and BloombergAugust 4, 2023
Business woman turning on the thermostat at the office.
CommentaryLower productivity, higher mortality rates, and indoor overcooling. Here’s why heat waves are so much worse for women
By Talia VarleyAugust 4, 2023
Oregon crab vendor
EnvironmentOregon’s veteran crabbers are terrified their work will disappear because activists want to stop ‘extremely rare’ cases of whale entanglement
By Ed Komenda and The Associated PressAugust 4, 2023
Study finds waves along parts of California coast are getting bigger—with the number of 13-foot waves doubling
EnvironmentStudy finds waves along parts of California coast are getting bigger—with the number of 13-foot waves doubling
By Chris MorrisAugust 4, 2023
  • Florida ocean temperature hits 100-degree hot-tub levels, potentially setting the record for the hottest seawater ever measured
    EnvironmentFlorida ocean temperature hits 100-degree hot-tub levels, potentially setting the record for the hottest seawater ever measured
    By Seth Borenstein and The Associated PressJuly 26, 2023
The real reason Tesla beat its rivals in the charging wars
CommentaryThe real reason Tesla beat its rivals in the charging wars
By Behnam TabriziAugust 3, 2023
Surf’s up in California as climate change leads to more massive waves
EnvironmentSurf’s up in California as climate change leads to more massive waves
By Julie Watson and The Associated PressAugust 3, 2023
Korea is so hot workers are being given ice vests to cool down
EnvironmentKorea is so hot workers are being given ice vests to cool down
By Heesu Lee and BloombergAugust 3, 2023
Iran
EnvironmentThe heat is so bad in Iran that the government declared a 2-day public holiday amid scorching 122-degree temperatures
By Liza Tetley, Jack Wittels, Arsalan Shahla and BloombergAugust 2, 2023
Of pots and kettles: Big Oil and the anti-ESG movement are accusing banks of running ‘climate cartels’
CommentaryOf pots and kettles: Big Oil and the anti-ESG movement are accusing banks of running ‘climate cartels’
By Cynthia Hanawalt and Denise HearnAugust 2, 2023
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Environment4 out of 5 people on Earth were hotter this July because of climate change, study finds. That’s over 6.5 billion humans
By Seth Borenstein and The Associated PressAugust 2, 2023
I’m a 3-time NBA champion turned climate entrepreneur. Global warming could soon be out of control–but a comeback is always possible
CommentaryI’m a 3-time NBA champion turned climate entrepreneur. Global warming could soon be out of control–but a comeback is always possible
By Rick FoxAugust 2, 2023
Susan Linder
EnvironmentScientists face impossible choice over preservation of priceless blue crab blood: Let vital medicines wither or an endangered bird
By Patrick Whittle and The Associated PressJuly 31, 2023
Climate change
EnvironmentThe heat, the rain and the smoke: July’s record-setting weather is just the beginning of the summer of Earth’s discontent
By Seth Borenstein and The Associated PressJuly 31, 2023
Texas braces for more record heat, as temps soar as high as 112
EnvironmentTexas braces for more record heat, as temps soar as high as 112
By Chris MorrisJuly 31, 2023
Daniella Levine Cava
SuccessMiami’s ‘Mount Trashmore,’ overflowing septic tanks pose a $4 billion challenge to its efforts to woo America’s financial elite
By Michael Smith and BloombergJuly 31, 2023
The Klamath River runs brown with mud after flash floods hit
Environment$500 million dam removal restoring river that local tribes call ‘our church’ is the biggest in U.S. history
By Adam Beam and The Associated PressJuly 31, 2023
Arizona heat
EnvironmentPhoenix is about to see high temps fall under 110 degrees—but only because monsoon rains are coming
By Anita Snow and The Associated PressJuly 30, 2023
Silver thermometer leaning against red background shows high temperature
EnvironmentClimate change is killing summer traditions like vacationing and going outside—extreme temperatures may be here to stay
By Paige HagyJuly 28, 2023
There’s no such thing as a new nuclear golden age–just old industry hands trying to make a buck
CommentaryThere’s no such thing as a new nuclear golden age–just old industry hands trying to make a buck
By Stephanie CookeJuly 28, 2023
Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador
EnvironmentMexico’s president is feuding with an American company about a crocodile-infested gravel pit. He’s offering $385 million and they want $1.9 billion
By The Associated PressJuly 28, 2023
Extreme heat
EnvironmentDangerous heat is moving from the southwest to the eastern half of the U.S. with 60% of Americans facing heat or flood warnings
By Drew Costley and The Associated PressJuly 28, 2023
Extreme heat
EnvironmentIt’s not just climate change: Here’s how El Niño and a huge underwater volcanic eruption led to extreme heat in 2023, from an expert who’s mapped various sections of the Earth
By Michael Wysession and The ConversationJuly 27, 2023
The family that made $7.6 million from recycling cans and bottles was just charged with fraud
EnvironmentThe family that made $7.6 million from recycling cans and bottles was just charged with fraud
By Chris MorrisJuly 27, 2023
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Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated again—a week after gifting millions to a college, she's just given $70 million to Meals on Wheels Americaplaceholder alt text
By Fortune EditorsApril 13, 2026
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By Fortune EditorsApril 14, 2026
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He was coding at 12 like Elon Musk and became one of Google’s youngest-ever CMOs—but now says Gen Z is better off ice skating than learning to codeplaceholder alt text
By Fortune EditorsApril 14, 2026
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