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BC Hydro begins filling reservoir as Site C dam megaproject nears completion

BC Hydro begins filling reservoir as Site C dam megaproject nears completion

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — BC Hydro says it has begun filling the reservoir created by the massive Site C dam project in northeastern British Columbia.
'We were expendable': Downwinders from world's 1st atomic test are on a mission to tell their story

'We were expendable': Downwinders from world's 1st atomic test are on a mission to tell their story

LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (AP) — It was the summer of 1945 when the United States dropped atomic bombs on Japan, killing thousands of people as waves of destructive energy obliterated two cites.
Hurricane Hone sweeps past Hawaii, dumping enough rain to ease wildfire fears

Hurricane Hone sweeps past Hawaii, dumping enough rain to ease wildfire fears

HONOLULU (AP) — Hurricane Hone passed just south of Hawaii early Sunday, dumping enough rain for the National Weather Service to call off its red flag warnings that strong winds could cause wildfires on the drier sides of islands in the archipelago.
Hurricane Hone sweeps past Hawaii, dumping enough rain to ease wildfire fears

Hurricane Hone sweeps past Hawaii, dumping enough rain to ease wildfire fears

HONOLULU (AP) — Hurricane Hone passed just south of Hawaii early Sunday, dumping enough rain for the National Weather Service to call off its red flag warnings that strong winds could cause wildfires on the drier sides of islands in the archipelago.
In boosting clean energy in Minnesota, Walz lays foundation for climate influence if Harris wins

In boosting clean energy in Minnesota, Walz lays foundation for climate influence if Harris wins

When Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz strolled onstage to welcome a conference of clean power advocates to Minneapolis in May, he was quick to note that his state is now getting a little over half of its power from renewables.
In boosting clean energy in Minnesota, Walz lays foundation for climate influence if Harris wins

In boosting clean energy in Minnesota, Walz lays foundation for climate influence if Harris wins

When Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz strolled onstage to welcome a conference of clean power advocates to Minneapolis in May, he was quick to note that his state is now getting a little over half of its power from renewables.
Tropical Storm Hone increases to Category 1 hurricane strength while approaching Hawaii

Tropical Storm Hone increases to Category 1 hurricane strength while approaching Hawaii

HONOLULU (AP) — Tropical Storm Hone increased to a Category 1 hurricane while continuing its steady approach toward Hawaii late Saturday, forecasters said. Hone (pronounced hoe-NEH) had top winds of 75 mph (120 kph), according to an 11 p.m.
Close encounters: People gather in New Brunswick conference to share Bigfoot stories

Close encounters: People gather in New Brunswick conference to share Bigfoot stories

MONCTON, N.B. — Ann Marie Reinhart was enjoying a peaceful day's fishing near southern New Brunswick's Kingston Peninsula when a sound between a howl and a scream tore through the air.
'We were expendable': Downwinders from world's 1st atomic test are on a mission to tell their story

'We were expendable': Downwinders from world's 1st atomic test are on a mission to tell their story

LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (AP) — It was the summer of 1945 when the United States dropped atomic bombs on Japan, killing thousands of people as waves of destructive energy obliterated two cites.
'We were expendable': Downwinders from world's 1st atomic test are on a mission to tell their story

'We were expendable': Downwinders from world's 1st atomic test are on a mission to tell their story

LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (AP) — It was the summer of 1945 when the United States dropped atomic bombs on Japan, killing thousands of people as waves of destructive energy obliterated two cites.
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