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Hawaiian crow that went extinct in the wild decades ago released on Maui

MAKAWAO, Maui. (AP) — Five Hawaiian crows on Wednesday were released on Maui for the first time as part of an ongoing effort to return the species to its home, conservationists said.
Edmonton zoo elephant Lucy gets medical OK as she approaches 50th birthday

Edmonton zoo elephant Lucy gets medical OK as she approaches 50th birthday

EDMONTON — The latest checkup on famed Edmonton elephant Lucy finds her in good shape ahead of her 50th birthday — but not healthy enough to be relocated to join a herd.
Underground voids from abandoned mines pose danger to people and property when land collapses

Underground voids from abandoned mines pose danger to people and property when land collapses

Swaths of Pennsylvania and many other states are honeycombed with old, unstable mines that can cause the earth to suddenly give way and threaten people and property.
Meta to build $10 billion AI data center in Louisiana as Elon Musk expands his Tennessee AI facility

Meta to build $10 billion AI data center in Louisiana as Elon Musk expands his Tennessee AI facility

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The largest artificial intelligence data center ever built by Facebook’s parent company Meta is coming to northeast Louisiana, the company said Wednesday, bringing hopes that the $10 billion facility will transform an economically
Underground voids from abandoned mines pose danger to people and property when land collapses

Underground voids from abandoned mines pose danger to people and property when land collapses

Swaths of Pennsylvania and many other states are honeycombed with old, unstable mines that can cause the earth to suddenly give way — a phenomenon known as “ mine subsidence ” that poses a threat to people and property.
Meta to build $10 billion AI data center in Louisiana as Elon Musk expands his Tennessee AI facility

Meta to build $10 billion AI data center in Louisiana as Elon Musk expands his Tennessee AI facility

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The largest artificial intelligence data center ever built by Facebook’s parent company Meta is coming to northeast Louisiana, the company said Wednesday, bringing hopes that the $10 billion facility will transform an economically
Environment Canada says winter will be more normal but still warmer than usual

Environment Canada says winter will be more normal but still warmer than usual

OTTAWA — The national capital was blanketed under the first snowfall of the season on Wednesday, giving a snow globe effect to Parliament Hill as officials from Environment Canada presented a seasonal forecast for a winter that will feel more like a
A sinkhole may have swallowed a Pennsylvania woman. What are sinkholes and how do they form?

A sinkhole may have swallowed a Pennsylvania woman. What are sinkholes and how do they form?

Authorities fear a woman in western Pennsylvania who disappeared while looking for her cat may have been swallowed by a sinkhole — a phenomenon likely caused by mine subsidence.
Nova Scotia, still dependent on fossil fuels, drops in rankings for energy efficiency

Nova Scotia, still dependent on fossil fuels, drops in rankings for energy efficiency

HALIFAX — A new national study says Nova Scotia's leadership position in energy efficiency has been overtaken by other provinces, including its closest neighbours.
'We do need to harvest': Alberta government expands cougar hunting areas, quotas

'We do need to harvest': Alberta government expands cougar hunting areas, quotas

EDMONTON — The Alberta government has created six new areas where cougar hunting is allowed, including inside a provincial park.