Rescuers free humpback whale entangled in fishing line off New South Wales
Sea World Foundation crews cut a thick rope from the whale's tail during an hour-long operation amid gale-force winds and heavy seas
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Wild burros in Riverside County struck by arrows in series of attacks; rescue seeks answers
At least six wild donkeys have been wounded since June, including a two-year-old named Cupid who required surgery after an arrow punctured her lung
Massive blaze at Westfield Stratford car park forces evacuation as thick smoke blankets area
Vehicle fire in multi-storey car park sends heavy smoke over Stratford; firefighters warn of air quality impacts
Maine homeowners accused of poisoning neighbor’s trees to open waterfront view
Maine Board of Pesticides Control found herbicide in bore holes along a corridor aligned with the couple’s deck; the pair deny wrongdoing and signed a $3,000 consent order that the board later rejected.
Florida woman fends off 5-foot alligator with bare hands to save puppy
Danie Wright fought the reptile in Land O’ Lakes after it clamped onto her 4-month-old dog; wildlife officers later removed the animal as officials warn pet owners to avoid shorelines
Lavazza warns climate shocks and trade measures could keep coffee prices high until 2026
Coffee industry leader cites frost, tariffs, supply-chain pressures and market speculation as drivers of a global price surge that could push typical café prices higher
Haringey Council Cancels £600 Fine After Wind-Blown Cardboard Traced to Home
Couple successfully challenged penalty after recycling box label was found near a tree; council says notices can be issued incorrectly
California lawmakers set to vote on extending cap-and-trade, boosting grid reliability
Legislature will consider reauthorizing cap-and-trade through 2045, directing billions in revenue to climate and community programs and advancing measures aimed at stabilizing fuel supply and power markets
Policymakers Propose Cutting Data Centers During Power Emergencies as AI Demand Strains Grids
Texas has set standards to allow utilities to disconnect large data consumers; PJM and other grid operators weigh similar measures amid surging demand from generative AI