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Around a third of all the world’s tree species are threatened with extinction, according to a global index published Wednesday, warning that climate change could tip some forests into ecosystem collapse. Land clearance for farming — both crops and livestock

As I listen to the commentators discuss the current situation in Afghanistan, the central question does not seem to be whether we should leave the country, but why it happened so fast and chaotically. The situation is being described as

About one third of the country’s population of 38 million is facing “emergency” or “crisis” levels of food insecurity, according to the local U.N. humanitarian coordinator.

With Ida leaving nearly 1 million power outages, Louisiana residents now face gas shortages and dwindling supplies  CNN Hurricane Ida damage has left Grand Isle ‘uninhabitable,’ Louisiana parish leader says  Fox News With the power out in New Orleans, a community rallies

A Texas law that bans abortion as early as six weeks into pregnancy took effect at midnight on Wednesday after the Supreme Court failed to act on emergency requests from abortion providers. Courts could still rule on the Texas law

Most extreme abortion law in US takes effect in Texas  The Guardian Texas 6-week abortion ban takes effect after Supreme Court inaction  CNN 5 Things To Know On Wednesday, September 1, 2021  WPTV.com Editorial: Texas abortion ban uses harassment to bypass the rule

White House press secretary Jen Psaki is expected to hold a news briefing on Wednesday, as the country faces the aftermath of its longest war and a damaging hurricane.

Follow live: Entergy provides updates on power restoration in New Orleans, surrounding areas  NOLA.com One evacuated and the other chose to stay. 2 south Louisiana residents share the horror of Hurricane Ida.  Yahoo News Cow rescued after getting wedged in tree in

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Army Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, are expected to deliver remarks about Afghanistan on Wednesday.

Lake Tahoe resort city faces critical hours as the Caldor Fire closes in, threatening 34,000 structures  CNN Caldor Fire: Update from around South Lake Tahoe and Meyers | 6 p.m. Tuesday  ABC10 Column: Pray for our beloved Lake Tahoe, ‘the fairest picture