NEW YORK CITY, New York: After a parched October here and in much of the United States, New York's residents are facing a drought watch and were urged to take shorter showers, fix dripping faucets, and otherwise conserve water. A drought watch is the first of three potential levels of water-saving directives, and Mayor Eric Adams pitched it in a social media video to ward off the possibility of a worse shortage 

NYC declares drought watch, asks residents to conserve water

Facing a drought, NYC residents must take shorter showers, save water

NYC under a drought watch, residents told to conserve water

BILOXI, Mississippi: After years of setbacks, Mississippi's Gulf Coast is finally set to reopen its oyster season, the first since 2018.  According to the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources, the season will run for only 10 days in eight designated harvesting areas beginning at sunrise on November 13. The limited season allows commercial fishers to harvest a daily cap of 10 sacks per vessel, while 

Mississippi Gulf Coast will have its first oyster season since 2018

First oyster season since 2018 to be held on Mississippi Gulf Coast

LOS ANGELES, California: Los Angeles County is suing PepsiCo and Coca-Cola, claiming that the beverage giants misled consumers about the recyclability and environmental impact of their plastic bottles.  The lawsuit accuses both companies of falsely marketing single-use plastic as environmentally friendly despite the limited recyclability of these bottles, which can typically only be recycled once, if at all.

Los Angeles County sues Pepsi, Coca-Cola over plastic bottles

Los Angeles County sues Pepsi, Coca-Cola for misleading consumers

Pepsi, Coca-Cola sued by Los Angeles County over plastic bottles

SACRAMENTO, California: State officials announced a new partnership to boost sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production and cut air travel emissions.  The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has teamed up with Airlines for America - representing airlines such as Delta, JetBlue, and United - with a goal to increase SAF availability in the state to 200 million gallons by 2035, meeting about 40 percent of in-stat

California announces sustainable fuel deal to curb aircraft emissions

California to curb emissions with sustainable jet fuel production deal

California to boost sustainable jet fuel production, reduce emissions

BARRIO DE LA TORRE, Spain: After monstrous flash floods in Spain claimed at least 214 lives, with 155 deaths confirmed in the eastern Valencia region alone, crews searched for bodies in stranded cars and sodden buildings this week as residents salvaged what they could from their ruined homes.More horrors emerged from the debris and ubiquitous layers of mud left by the walls of water that produced Spain's deadlie

Spain searches for bodies after flooding claims hundreds of lives

Search for survivors on after Spain's deadliest flood in living memory

As flash floods devastate Spain, crews search for survivors everywhere

BANDON, Oregon: An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.0 struck the southern coast of Oregon this week, but no tsunami was expected, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. More than 75 people reported light tremors from the earthquake, whose epicenter was about 170 miles from the small city of Bandon, Oregon. The quake had an initial depth of 6.2 miles, and no damage was reported. Washington st

6.0 magnitude earthquake shakes southern Oregon coast

Southern Oregon coast rocked by 6.0 magnitude earthquake

Dozens report 6.0 magnitude earthquake off southern Oregon coast

CAMP VERDE, Arizona: Yavapai-Apache Nation will significantly expand the size of its reservation in Arizona's Verde Valley once it finalizes a land exchange with U.S. forest managers, the tribe leaders have announced.According to the arrangement, six private land parcels acquired over the years by the tribe will be traded to the U.S. Forest Service in exchange for the tribe gaining ownership of five square miles

US forest managers finalize land deal with American tribe in Arizona

American tribe to get ancestral homeland in Arizona's Verde Valley

American tribe in Arizona to get land in exchange at Verde Valley

WELLINGTON, New Zealand: The owners of an island volcano in New Zealand have appealed against their criminal conviction for violating safety laws after their volcano erupted, killing 22 people.They argued that tour operators, rather than their company, were responsible for the visitors' safety at Whakaari, also known as White Island.Whakaari Management, owned by brothers Andrew, Peter, and James Buttle, w

New Zealand owners of volcano that killed 22 appeal conviction

New Zealand volcano owners appeal conviction after eruption killed 22

New Zealand owners of a volcano file appeal against conviction

TOKYO - A Japanese nuclear reactor that withstood the 2011 earthquake and tsunami that devastated the Fukushima Daiichi plant has restarted after extensive safety upgrades.  On October 29, the No. 2 reactor at the Onagawa nuclear power plant, located 62 miles north of Fukushima, resumed operations for the first time since the disaster, according to operator Tohoku Electric Power Co. It is expected to start gener

Japanese nuclear reactor which survived earthquake, tsunami restarts

Japanese nuclear reactor restarts after extensive safety upgrades

Japanese nuclear reactor that withstood 2011 earthquake restarts

BOSTON, Massachusetts: Firefighters in parts of eastern Massachusetts worked to extinguish several brush fires that woke up residents this week. The National Weather Service said on the social platform X that smoke was trapped near the ground during the morning due to a "surface inversion," which traps cooler air below warmer air. By later in the day, the smoke had largely dispersed. The state Department 

Brush fires create smoky conditions in parts of eastern Massachusetts

Eastern Massachusetts residents awake to brush fires in the region

Several brush fires keep firefighters busy in eastern Massachusetts

DUBLIN, Ireland: Cutting Ireland's motorway speed limit to 110 km/h could significantly reduce carbon emissions, according to Green Party MEP Ciaran Cuffe. Cuffe suggests that reducing car and truck speeds by 10 km/h would lower emissions from Ireland's largest carbon-emitting sector: transport. Transport accounted for 40 percent of the country's energy-related emissions in 2018 and continues to rise.The 

Speed limit reduction could lead to drop in emission in Ireland: MEP

Drop in emissions possible in Ireland if speed limit is reduced: MEP

MEP says reducing speed limit could help reduce emissions in Ireland

SAN FRANCISCO, California: California's commercial Dungeness crab season has been postponed once again to protect migrating humpback whales from entanglements in trap and buoy lines.  The California Department of Fish and Wildlife announced on Friday that the season will be delayed until at least December 1, with a reassessment planned for mid-November. This marks the seventh consecutive year the season h

California's Dungeness crab season delayed again to protect whales

To protect migrating humpback whales, California's crab season delayed

To protect whales, California's Dungeness crab season postponed again

SACRAMENTO, California: California is planning to overhaul its Low Carbon Fuel Standard, a key climate program that aims to reduce emissions from transportation fuels.  The proposal has sparked heated debate, primarily because it could raise gasoline prices in a state where residents already pay the most at the pump. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) will vote on the proposed changes on November 8

California's plan to overhaul a key climate program ignites debate

California's fuel price could rise if state overhauls key climate program

Californian plan to revamp key climate program could raise fuel prices

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Biden administration is imposing strict new limits on dust from lead-based paint in older homes and child-care facilities. A final rule announced this week by the Environmental Protection Agency limits lead dust on floors and window sills in pre-1978 residences and child-care facilities to levels so low it cannot be detected. Paint that contains lead was banned in 1978, but more than

EPA imposes harsher standards to shield kids from lead paint exposure

Strict new limits set by EPA on children's exposure to lead paint

EPA cracks down on lead paint exposure to protect children

WASHINGTON, D.C.: A huge fish thought to be extinct has been spotted three times in recent years in the Mekong River. Chheana Chhut, a researcher at the Inland Fisheries Research and Development Institute in Phnom Penh, Cambodia said the predatory fish can grow up to 4 feet in length and has a conspicuous knob at the tip of its lower jaw. A striking patch of yellow surrounds its large eyes. With the last 

Giant fish thought to be extinct is spotted in the Mekong River

Study finds a giant fish thought extinct spotted in Mekong River

Giant fish believed to be extinct seen in Cambodia's Mekong River

HANOI, Vietnam: Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast said this week it delivered 21,912 electric vehicles in the third quarter, up 66 percent from the previous quarter. The company delivered more than 9,300 EVs in Vietnam during September, marking the highest monthly deliveries in the country. Last month, VinFast reported a larger second-quarter loss, driven by rising costs associated with its overse

Vietnam's VinFast EV reports deliveries jump on robust demand

Robust domestic demand pushes VinFast's EV numbers in Q3

VinFast delivers 21,912 EVs in this year's third quarter, up 66%

BOOTHBAY HARBOR, Maine: Conservationists are calling on the government, shipping and fishing industries to save the North Atlantic right whale from extinction despite an increase in its population. Researchers studying the whales said this week that the population increased to an estimated 372 in 2023. That's an increase of about four percent from 2020, and "heartening news" after the whale's population fell by 

Right whale population grows 4%, but extinction remains a threat

Right whale population faces extinction threat despite 4% growth

Extinction of right whale population still likely despite 4% growth

NEW YORK CITY, New York: New York City officials have announced plans to transform a key section of Fifth Avenue, one of Manhattan's most famous streets, into a more pedestrian-friendly boulevard.  The redesign focuses on the stretch between Bryant Park and Central Park, with a vision to expand sidewalks, reduce traffic lanes, and add green spaces, seating areas, and hundreds of trees. The proposal aims t

NYC officials envision turning Fifth Avenue into a grand boulevard

NYC redesign looks at making Fifth Avenue into a pedestrian boulevard

New York City officials want to redesign Fifth Avenue into a boulevard

LOS ANGELES, California: Oil company Phillips 66 has announced plans to shut down its Los Angeles-area refinery by the end of 2025, citing market challenges and uncertainty about its long-term sustainability.  The refinery, which contributes about eight percent of California's refining capacity, is situated near the Port of Los Angeles and has operated for more than a century. Phillips 66 CEO Mark Lashier

Oil company Phillips 66 to shut down Los Angeles-area refinery

Los Angeles refinery of oil company Phillips 66 to shut by 2025 end

Oil company Phillips 66 announces it will shut refinery in Los Angeles

KALISPELL, Montana: Hurricanes Helene and Milton are expected to cause damages exceeding US$50 billion each, joining the ranks of the costliest storms in U.S. history, such as Katrina, Sandy, and Harvey, according to government and private experts.  The financial toll continues to rise, and experts warn that most of the damage-especially in Helene's case-is uninsured, deepening the financial burden on victims.</

Hurricanes Helene and Milton likely to be $50 billion disasters

Helene, Milton likely to cause damages exceeding $50 billion each

Damage caused by Helene and Milton likely to cross $50 billion each

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - The government has recruited three law firms to fight Iran's case against Pakistan at the Court of Arbitration in Paris for not completing its section of the gas pipeline and failing to meet the 750mmcfd gas intake requirement under the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline.According to top officials in the Law Division and Attorney General's Office, Pakistan hired the services of well-known internat

High stakes arbitration: Iran sues Pakistan for million dollar-a-day penalty in France

Pipeline Stalemate: Pakistan gears up for legal showdown with Iran in Paris

Battle over gas pipeline: Pakistan taps global legal experts to counter Iran's claims

MOSCOW, Russia: Russia's central bank has raised its key interest rate to a record 21 percent to curb inflation, which is driven by heavy government spending, especially on military needs.  The increase, announced on October 25, reflects concerns that demand is outpacing Russia's capacity to produce goods and services, pushing up prices and wages.  According to the central bank's statement, inflation is r

Russia's central bank raises interest rate to 21% to fight inflation

Military needs force Russian central bank to hike interest rate to 21%

To fight inflation, Russia's central bank raises interest rate to 21%

DUBLIN, Ireland: International tourists in Ireland are now spending more money despite shorter visits, according to recent data from the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC).  From July to September, the duration of overnight stays dropped by seven percent compared to last year. However, spending climbed ten percent, with international visitors contributing 2.14 billion euros to the economy. The nu

International tourists spend less time in Ireland, but more money

International tourists on short holidays in Ireland spend more money

International tourists in Ireland spend more, even on shorter visits

DUBLIN, Ireland: Ryanair has announced plans to reduce flights to and from UK airports by 10 percent next year, following the UK government's decision to raise the Air Passenger Duty (APD) in the latest Budget. CEO Michael O'Leary criticized the move, calling it "idiotic" and claiming it will make air travel more expensive and harm the UK's tourism and economic growth. According to O'Leary, the planned reduction

Ryanair to cut UK flights by 10%, CEO criticizes budget air tax rise

Ryanair plans 10% cut in UK flights after budget raises air tax

AS UK raises air tax, Ryanair plans to cut UK flights by 10%

DUBAI, U.A.E.: Colm McLoughlin, the Irishman who transformed Dubai Duty Free into a global airport retail powerhouse, has died at 81. McLoughlin, who led Dubai Duty Free from its inception in 1983 until his retirement earlier this year, helped grow the operation into a $2 billion business with over 6,000 employees. According to a statement by Dubai Duty Free, he passed away on Wednesday following a brief illness

Colm McLoughlin, Irishman who transformed Dubai Duty Free, dies at 81

Irishman who transformed Dubai Duty Free into retail powerhouse dies

Irishman who made Dubai Duty Free a global powerhouse dies at 81

WASHINGTON, D.C.: According to the Labor Department, U.S. job openings dropped in September to 7.4 million, the lowest level since January 2021.  The decline from 7.9 million in August indicates some cooling in the labor market, with the largest reductions in vacancies among healthcare companies and government agencies. Layoffs also rose in September, while the number of Americans who quit their jobs fell

US job openings fell in September to 3 year-low

US jobs fell to 7.4 million in September, lowest since January 2021

Decline in US job market shows cooling in labor market

VADODARA, India: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez inaugurated India's first private military aircraft manufacturing plant on October 28 in Vadodara, Gujarat, advancing New Delhi's goal of bolstering domestic defense production.  The Tata Aircraft Complex, developed in partnership with Airbus Spain, will produce the C-295 military transport aircraft, which is intended t

India, Spain launch India's first private military aircraft plant

Tata, Airbus Spain launch military aircraft factory in Indian state

Tata sets up first Indian military aircraft factory with Airbus Spain

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico: Spirit Airlines has temporarily suspended flights to Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince after gunfire struck a U.N. helicopter near the country's main airport.  The airline, which operates a daily flight from Fort Lauderdale to Port-au-Prince, announced the suspension would last through October 27, citing safety concerns for passengers and staff. This decision follows an incident when 

US airline suspends flights to Haiti after gunfire hits UN helicopter

Spirit Airlines suspends flights to Haiti after gunfire hits helicopter

After gunfire hits UN helicopter, US airline suspends flights to Haiti

ATLANTA, Georgia: Delta Air Lines has filed a lawsuit against cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, blaming the company for a tech outage in July that canceled thousands of flights.The airline is seeking compensation and punitive damages, alleging the outage stemmed from a faulty update CrowdStrike sent to millions of Microsoft computers. This update disrupted Delta's operations and led to over $500 million in losses.

Delta sues CrowdStrike over tech outage that canceled flights

Delta sues CrowdStrike, blaming it for losses from canceled flights

CrowdStrike sued by Delta for tech outage that canceled flights

DALLAS, Texas: Southwest Airlines has settled a months-long proxy battle with hedge fund Elliott Investment Management by agreeing to overhaul its board of directors.The settlement, announced last week, will see Chairman Gary Kelly and six other current board members step down on November 1 to be replaced by five Elliott-backed candidates and a former Chevron executive.Elliott, led by billionaire financie

Southwest settles proxy fight with hedge fund as Q3 profit shrinks

Southwest board agrees to step down, hedge fund appointees to step in

Southwest settles proxy fight with hedge fund, board to step down

SEATTLE, Washington: Boeing workers continue to strike after rejecting the company's latest contract offer, six weeks into a labor dispute that has halted production of some of the aerospace giant's most profitable aircraft. Union members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) in Seattle voted 64 percent against the proposal, which included a 35 percent pay raise over four yea

No end to Boeing strike as workers reject latest contract proposal

Boeing workers reject latest contract proposal; strike continues

Boeing strike continues as workers reject latest contract proposal

DALLAS, Texas: The U.S. government has fined American Airlines $50 million for mishandling wheelchairs and failing to provide proper assistance to passengers with disabilities over a five-year period.  According to the Transportation Department, these incidents occurred between 2019 and 2023, and in some cases, wheelchair users were injured, although the department did not specify how many. American Airli

American Airlines fined $50 million for mishandling wheelchair users

Mishandling of wheelchair users: American Airlines fined $50 million

$50 million fine to American Airlines for mishandling wheelchair users

HOUSTON, Texas: A helicopter crashed into a radio tower in Houston and burst into flames, killing four of its passengers, officials said. Mayor John Whitmire said at a news conference that the helicopter took off from Ellington Field, about 15 miles away, and went down just before 8 p.m. on October 20 in a neighborhood east of downtown after. He did not know where the helicopter was headed.  No one on the

Helicopter crashes into radio tower in Houston, killing 4

4 aboard helicopter killed as it crashes into Houston radio tower

4 killed as helicopter crashes into Houston radio tower

CRYSTAL CITY, Virginia: Boeing has made a revised contract offer to the union representing striking machinists, aiming to end a walkout that has stalled airplane production for over a month.  The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) announced that it will hold a ratification vote on October 23 to decide on the new proposal. The updated offer includes a 35 percent pay increas

Boeing makes new offer to union in the hope of ending strike

Boeing makes revised offer, hopes union will accept and end strike

In hope of ending 2-month old strike, Boeing makes new offer to union

BLAGNAC, France: Airbus, the European aerospace giant, announced on October 16 that it plans to lay off 2,500 employees to turn around its struggling defense and space division.  The layoffs come amid ongoing challenges in the sector, including supply chain disruptions, rapidly evolving warfare technologies, and rising costs. The company also indicated that additional organizational changes would be imple

Airbus to lay off 2,500 to turn around space and defense division

Airbus to fire 2,500 workers to streamline space, defense division

To revamp space and defense division, Airbus to sack 2,500 workers

DUBLIN, Ireland: The Irish High Court has ruled that EasyGroup Ltd and EasyGroup IP Ireland Ltd, companies linked to the EasyJet brand, cannot sue Easy Forex Trading Limited and its parent company, Blue Capital Markets Ltd, in Ireland over the use of the word "Easy" in their business name. EasyGroup had claimed that Easy Forex's use of "Easy" in its name infringed on its intellectual property rights and sought a

EasyJet firms can't sue Cyprus firm in Ireland using 'easy' in title

EasyJet loses case against Cyprus firm in Ireland court on use of name

Ireland court throws out EasyJet suit against Cyprus firm on name use

CRYSTAL CITY, Virginia: Boeing is preparing to issue layoff notices to thousands of employees amid deepening turmoil.  According to union and industry sources, the first notices are expected in the coming weeks. This follows Boeing's recent announcement to cut 17,000 jobs and take US$5 billion in charges, marking another tumultuous chapter for the company in 2024. Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Julie 

Boeing is in turmoil as it prepares to fire thousands of workers

Boeing to fire thousands of workers as strike shows no signs of ending

Boeing prepares layoff notices for many workers as turmoil deepens

DUBLIN, Ireland: Ryanair has announced plans to shift more flights to Belfast International Airport if the current passenger cap at Dublin Airport remains in place.  The airline's Chief Marketing Officer, Dara Brady, described Belfast as the "closest viable alternative" if Dublin's 32 million annual passenger limit is not lifted. Brady indicated that Ryanair would also explore options at other Irish airpo

Ryanair to move more flights to Belfast if Dublin passenger cap stays

Ryanair to shift more flights to Belfast to beat Dublin passenger cap

To bypass Dublin passenger cap, Ryanair to shift flights to Belfast

DUBLIN, Ireland: Nearly 18 million passengers passed through Dublin and Cork Airports in the first half of 2024, reflecting strong growth in both airports.  Dublin Airport saw a five percent increase in passenger traffic from January to June, while Cork Airport experienced an 11 percent rise, making it the fastest-growing airport in the country. The DAA group, which operates both airports, reported revenu

Dublin, Cork airports saw 18 million passengers in first half of 2024

Two airports in Ireland had 18 million footfalls in first half of 2024

In first half of 2024, Dublin, Cork airports saw 18 million passengers

CANBERRA, Australia: A helicopter crash that claimed the life of a pilot on the roof of an Australian hotel in Cairns two months ago was caused by the pilot being under the influence of alcohol, as well as his lack of qualifications to fly at night, according to an official investigation. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) released its final report, concluding that Blake Wilson, a 23-year-old New Zeal

Helicopter pilot who crashed onto Australian hotel roof was drunk

Helicopter pilot was drunk when he crashed into Australian hotel

Pilot who crashed helicopter into Australian hotel was inebriated

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - Etihad Airways, the UAE's national airline, has announced strong traffic figures for September 2024, marking a successful end to the summer holiday season. The airline welcomed 1.6 million passengers during the month, achieving an impressive average passenger load factor of 88 percent. Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of Etihad Airways, highlighted the company's upward trajectory. "Our pas

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