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Texas launches new investigation into Houston's power utility following deadly outages after Beryl

Texas launches new investigation into Houston's power utility following deadly outages after Beryl

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas' attorney general launched an investigation Monday into Houston's electric utility over allegations of fraud and waste following Hurricane Beryl , adding to the mounting scrutiny after widespread power outages left millions
Pacific Northwest tribes are battered by climate change but fight to get money meant to help them

Pacific Northwest tribes are battered by climate change but fight to get money meant to help them

SEATTLE (AP) — Coastal tribes in the Pacific Northwest experience some of the most severe effects of climate change — from rising seas to severe heat — but face an array of bureaucratic barriers to access government funds meant to help them adapt, a
Bird on a wire: New Brunswick Power blames ospreys for outages on sunny days

Bird on a wire: New Brunswick Power blames ospreys for outages on sunny days

FREDERICTON — The skies can be clear and the winds light when suddenly the power goes out in New Brunswick homes and businesses.
Storm dumps intense rainfall on northern Japan, sending some people to shelters

Storm dumps intense rainfall on northern Japan, sending some people to shelters

TOKYO (AP) — A slow-moving storm has been dumping intense rains on northern Japan, swelling rivers, sending residents to shelters and disrupting traffic during a Japanese Buddhist holiday week.
From farm to table: How extreme weather affects prices along the food supply chain

From farm to table: How extreme weather affects prices along the food supply chain

Extreme weather events like fires, floods, heat waves and droughts pose an increasing risk to Canada’s food supply chain, putting pressure on prices all the way to the grocery store shelf, say experts.
Rai takes advantage of Greyserman's meltdown to win Wyndham Championship

Rai takes advantage of Greyserman's meltdown to win Wyndham Championship

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Aaron Rai took advantage of Max Greyserman's late meltdown to win the Wyndham Championship on Sunday for his first PGA Tour title.
A wildfire near Greece's capital darkens the skies over Athens and advances fast

A wildfire near Greece's capital darkens the skies over Athens and advances fast

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A wildfire burned northeast of Athens on Sunday, darkening the sky as the smell of smoke and soot pervaded the Greek capital.
Controversial councillor 'created an environment of fear': Pickering, Ont. council

Controversial councillor 'created an environment of fear': Pickering, Ont. council

PICKERING, ONT.

Needing win to extend playoffs streak, Kuchar takes lead in Greensboro

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Needing a victory to keep his FedEx Cup playoffs streak alive, Matt Kuchar shot his second straight 6-under 64 on Saturday to take the second-round lead in the rain-delayed Wyndham Championship.
Debby finally moves out of the US, though some flooding risk and power outages remain

Debby finally moves out of the US, though some flooding risk and power outages remain

The sun came out but the power stayed off in more than 100,000 homes and businesses across four states Saturday as Debby finally moved out of the U.S.