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Bird flu found in mammals near Antarctica for the first time, scientists say

By Gloria Dickie (Reuters) - Bird flu has made its way into fur and elephant seal populations for the first time on the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia, a team of scientists confirmed on

One person killed in avalanche at California ski resort

By Brad Brooks (Reuters) - One person was killed and another injured in an avalanche at the Palisades Tahoe ski resort in California on Wednesday, the Placer County Sheriff's office said. The

Avalanche hits California ski resort, not yet clear if people trapped

By Brad Brooks (Reuters) - Authorities in California said on Wednesday that search and rescue teams are responding to an avalanche at the Palisades Tahoe ski resort, and it was not yet clear if anyone

Walmart temporarily shuts a dozen stores following winter storm in the East Coast

(Reuters) -Walmart on Wednesday said it had temporarily closed about a dozen stores due to scattered power outages on the East Coast following a massive winter storm that has put more than 90 million

Walmart closes a dozen stores following winter storm in the East Coast

(Reuters) - Walmart on Wednesday said it had closed about a dozen stores due to scattered power outages on the East Coast following a massive winter storm that has put more than 90 million people

Danone must face Evian water ‘carbon neutral’ lawsuit

By Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) - A judge in New York ruled on Wednesday that Danone must face a lawsuit challenging its "carbon neutral" claim on bottles of Evian spring water. Consumers in the

Colombia issues warning over soaring forest fire risk

By Oliver Griffin BOGOTA (Reuters) - The risk of forest fires in Colombia has increased significantly over the last week, Environment Minister Susana Muhamad said on Wednesday, adding that the current

Brazil must take action to protect Amazon’s Yanomami permanently, police chief says

By Ricardo Brito and Anthony Boadle BRASILIA (Reuters) - Police action will not suffice to defend Yanomami territory in the Amazon from illegal gold miners, and Brazil's government must throw its full

Over half a million on US East Coast lose power due to winter storm

(Reuters) - More than half a million homes and businesses were still without power along the U.S. East Coast from Florida to Maine on Wednesday morning due to a massive winter storm, according to data

German industry, unions, environmentalists call for better carbon management

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - The German government needs to provide clear guidelines for carbon capture and storage (CCS), a new alliance of unions, industry and environmental groups said on Wednesday,

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Hormuz crisis won’t replace the dollar with yuan. De-dollarisation is a myth

Recent data does not support any dramatic shift away from the dollar. As per IMF, the share of international transactions conducted in dollars has declined from 56.90% to 56.77%.

Haryana’s new industrial policy in the works, but industry says old problems remain unsolved

Increase in employment subsidy, Rs 500 crore for estate revamp, new townships in pipeline—but land cost, power breakdowns and inspector raj top among key worries for industry leaders.

Military pushes for private participation in space, more Indian satellites. ‘Can’t rely on single entity’ 

CDS Anil Chauhan says future space capability will not be built by government agencies alone. ‘It will be co-developed with industry, start-ups, and technology innovators’.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.