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Floridians balk at DeSantis administration plan to build golf courses at state parks

Floridians balk at DeSantis administration plan to build golf courses at state parks

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The golf course is not a threatened species in the Sunshine State — but the Florida scrub-jay is.
Scenic highway in Jasper National Park reopened as wildfire continues to be held

Scenic highway in Jasper National Park reopened as wildfire continues to be held

JASPER, ALTA. — One of Canada's most scenic highways has reopened as the wildfire in Jasper National Park continues to be held.
Jasper businesses shift focus to reopening as fire risks fade

Jasper businesses shift focus to reopening as fire risks fade

The road to recovery is starting to clear for businesses in Jasper, Alta., a month after some 25,000 visitors and residents were forced to flee a raging wildfire.
Germany plans $3.7 billion program to help decarbonize industry, including carbon storage

Germany plans $3.7 billion program to help decarbonize industry, including carbon storage

BERLIN (AP) — The German government on Friday announced plans to provide about 3.3 billion euros ($3.7 billion) in funding for projects to make industry more climate-friendly, including by storing carbon dioxide underground at offshore sites.
New Zealand official says Western neglect of Pacific Islands let other nations boost their influence

New Zealand official says Western neglect of Pacific Islands let other nations boost their influence

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Western nations, including the United States and New Zealand, failed to understand swiftly enough the geopolitical importance of island nations in the South Pacific, leaving a power vacuum that allowed other countries t
As more floods batter Bangladesh and India, death toll rises to 30

As more floods batter Bangladesh and India, death toll rises to 30

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Floods wreaked more havoc in India’s northeast and neighboring Bangladesh’s eastern region, raising this week’s total death toll to 30, officials and media reports said Friday.
Young humpback whale freed from fishing tackle that had entangled its tail in Sydney Harbor

Young humpback whale freed from fishing tackle that had entangled its tail in Sydney Harbor

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A young humpback whale was freed from fishing tackle that had entangled its tail during an almost 24-hour rescue operation in Sydney Harbor.
Australian penguin Sphen, one half of famed same-sex couple, dies at 11 years old

Australian penguin Sphen, one half of famed same-sex couple, dies at 11 years old

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Sphen, the elder partner in a world famous same-sex penguin couple celebrated in Australian schoolbooks and an annual gay rights parade, has died at 11 years old, a Sydney aquarium said on Thursday.
Long-running battle over lucrative beach concessions between Italy and EU could be in final chapter

Long-running battle over lucrative beach concessions between Italy and EU could be in final chapter

ROME (AP) — The latest chapter in a seemingly endless saga over the management of Italy’s lucrative beach concessions has set Italian beaches on fire this summer.

Kiribati's pro-China government bars foreign officials from visiting until 2025, citing elections

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The government of Kiribati is suspending all diplomatic visits to the tiny Pacific Island nation until next year and has cancelled some already planned, because it is in the midst of an election process that could run f
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