Ecuador unions protest against increase in fuel prices
Quito (AFP) – Hundreds of union members in Quito, Ecuador, hit the streets to protest against an increase in fuel prices.
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Invasive lionfish are bad for local sea life — but good for eating
Lionfish is an invasive species that is plaguing the Gulf of Mexico, destroying habitats for other fish. Now, divers are trying to control their numbers by catching lionfish and selling them to upscale local restaurants.
Senate OKs Dems' $3.5T budget in latest Biden win
Democrats pushed a $3.5 trillion framework for bolstering family services, health, and environment programs through the Senate, advancing President Joe Biden's domestic agenda just hours after handing him a triumph on an infrastructure package.
NASA's Spacecraft gives details of asteroid Bennu
NASA's Osiris-Rex spacecraft is headed back to Earth after collecting samples from asteroid Bennu. Scientists say the asteroid has slightly greater chance of clobbering Earth than previously thought. (Aug. 11)
Former Barcelona striker Lionel Messi 'extremely happy' after joining PSG
Lionel Messi says he is "extremely happy" after signing a two-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain, as he speaks during a press conference for his official presentation at Parc des Princes.
Car graveyard a memorial to the power of China's record floods
Zhengzhou (China) (AFP) – Endless rows of mud-caked vehicles damaged during deadly floods last month sit abandoned in a parking lot in the central city of Zhengzhou, a monument to the power of last months' record floods to hit Henan province.
Experts call for fairer vaccine distribution worldwide to combat Delta variant
Health experts have called for fairer distribution of COVID-19 vaccines worldwide to achieve herd immunity, as the highly contagious Delta variant rages across the world.
California orders COVID-19 shots for school staff
California will become the first state in the nation to require all teachers and school staff to get vaccinated or undergo weekly COVID-19 testing, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday. (Aug. 11)
Arizona farmers prepare for Colorado River cuts
U.S. officials are expected to declare the first-ever water shortage at the country's largest reservoir, Lake Mead. Arizona farmers prepare for cuts to their water amid the ongoing megadrought in the West. (Aug. 12)
Peruvian police seize more than two tonnes of cocaine
Callao (Peru) (AFP) – Police in Peru seize more than two tonnes of cocaine valued at $90 million that was to be transported to Belgium from the seaport of Callao.
Car graveyard a memorial to the power of China’s record floods
Zhengzhou (China) (AFP) – Endless rows of mud-caked vehicles damaged during deadly floods last month sit abandoned in a parking lot in the central city of Zhengzhou, a monument to the power of last months’ record floods to hit Henan province.
Schumer sees tough pathway for $3.5T budget plans
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is conceding that Democrats face a tough pathway to delivering a $3.5 trillion package for family, health and environment programs to President Joe Biden's desk. But he says they have a good chance of success.
