BEIRUT — A sanctioned tanker carrying nearly 1 million barrels of oil appears to have become submerged deeper in waters off the coast of Oman where it has been grounded for several …
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Ford ‘Fathom’ truck to vie with China’s EVs at sub-$30,000 price
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFord Motor Co.’s new budget-conscious electric pickup — dubbed the Fathom — will start at just under $30,000 when it arrives next year, the company’s opening bid to become competitive …
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Toxic underground fires are spreading at California landfills
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThree years ago, environmental regulators discovered garbage burning deep inside the Chiquita Canyon Landfill in the Santa Clarita Valley. Few imagined the calamity that would follow. Somehow the landfill’s pollution …
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Celebrity bald eagle Jackie’s anemia worsens: ‘Wish we had better news’
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFans of celebrity bald eagle Jackie are again grappling with troubling news about her health, the latest downturn in an uneven recovery since her rescue near Big Bear Lake last …
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Heat deaths top 25,000 in Europe as scorching weather persists
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesExtreme heat has killed more than 25,000 people across Europe this year, according to the latest available data compiled by Bloomberg. Germany recorded the highest toll, with an estimated 11,900 …
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Trump’s attack on California coastal protection is “chilling”
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFor months, the Trump administration has sought to open the California coast to a radically industrialized future: large-scale desalination plants, floating nuclear reactors, more rocket launches and expanded offshore oil …
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Regulators order Lineage to snuff out foul odors following 4,000 complaints
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSouthern California air regulators Thursday adopted a slate of new requirements aimed at neutralizing the rancid odors from the fire-damaged Lineage warehouse that still contains millions of pounds of rotting …
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California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta filed a complaint Thursday alleging that a cohort of the companies that make “forever chemicals” partook in a massive corporate shell game to defraud the …
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Another offshore wind developer exits California in $1.22-billion deal with Trump
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAnother offshore wind company has entered into an agreement with the Trump administration to walk away from projects along the coast of the United States, including one in California. German …
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Rising temperatures could keep more flights from taking off on time
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAirline passengers know to expect possible flight delays when weather forecasts call for thunderstorms, heavy snow or strong wind. The omens are less obvious on a hot summer day with …