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Nature

First-of-its-kind funding sees US back wildlife corridors

The US Department of Transportation has announced $350 million in funding to combat vehicle-wildlife collisions.

05/04/2023

USA

Extreme weather conditions batter East and West of United States

The parade of winter storms that have pummeled California has caused hundreds of millions of dollars of damage as they washed out communities, brought down power lines and caused landslides.

16/03/2023

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Floods hit the Californian town of Kernville after breaks its banks

Another powerful storm pummelled California overnight into Saturday, forcing thousands to evacuate and resulting in at least two deaths

12/03/2023

Moments

How I fell in love with slow travel on a coach trip across the US

California coach company Green Tortoise has been embarking on US group travel adventures since 1973.

04/03/2023

World News

Gun control in the spotlight as California sees third mass shooting

California's politicians remain deeply divided on gun control as the state sees its third mass shooting in little over a week. Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom accused California congressman and leader of the house Kevin McCarthy of remaining largely silent on the issue.

25/01/2023

USA

'Tragedy upon tragedy': California hit by another mass shooting

Seven people were killed in a mass shooting in Half Moon Bay on Monday, days after a man gunned down 11 people in a dance studio.

24/01/2023

USA

Two more California shooting incidents leave seven dead

Police in California believe the same suspect they have arrested shot seven people dead at two sites on Monday afternoon

24/01/2023

USA

Man behind deadly California shooting named by police

Huu Can Tran, a 72-year old Asian man, has been named as the person behind the deadly shooting in Monterey Park, California. His motivation is still unclear.

23/01/2023

USA

President Biden pledges to rebuild better after California storms

President Joe Biden visited California to see communities hit by weeks of deadly storms. He pledged to build back better and said it served as a climate wake-up call

20/01/2023

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Watch: California orders 34,000 people to leave as storms cause floods

Tens of thousands of people are being urged to leave their California homes as rainstorms cause flooding.

13/01/2023

Culture news

German 'supermodel' Tatjana Patitz dies of breast cancer aged 56

Patitz graced magazine covers in the 1980's and 90's and was part of an elite handful of “original” supermodels along with Christy Turlington, Linda Evangelista, Naomi Campbell and Cindy Crawford.

12/01/2023

USA

Thousands of Californian homes without power following damaging storms

Hurricane-force winds, surging surf, and torrential downpours from a massive atmospheric river storm system have pounded California since Wednesday, leaving thousands of homes and business without power.

08/01/2023

Culture news

Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler accused of sexually assaulting a minor

Alleged former girlfriend Julia Holcomb claims Tyler assaulted her when she was 16 years old.

30/12/2022

Destinations

How to plan your visit to the US cities hosting the 2026 World Cup

These 11 US cities have plenty to offer post-match.

29/12/2022

Lifestyle

California's 'Sisters of the Valley' grow and sell cannabis products

California's 'Sisters of the Valley' grow and sell cannabis products

23/12/2022

Earth News

California sues 18 companies over forever chemical pollution

The highly toxic chemicals are found in 98% of Californians, says Attorney General Rob Bonta.

11/11/2022

Culture news

Singer-rapper Aaron Carter dies in California at age 34

The singer who first found fame as a boy was reportedly found dead in his bath at his home in California.

06/11/2022

USA

Biden slams 'despicable' hammer attack on Nancy Pelosi's husband

The US president called for a stand against political violence after the 82-year-old was beaten by an intruder who reportedly shouted "Where's Nancy?", in a chilling echo of the Capitol riots.

28/10/2022

Tech News

Meet the man who owns the world’s last floppy disks supplier

Gen Z's are probably scratching their heads about what they are but a surprising number of industries still rely on floppy disks.

21/10/2022

USA

'Mega drought' leaves millions in California facing water shortages

More than 1,200 wells have run dry this year statewide, a 57% increase over the same period last year, according to officials.

04/10/2022