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Trump Science Adviser Calls for Increased Collaboration with Industry

February 18, 2019 Focus Washington

President Donald Trump’s new science adviser Kelvin Droegemeier wants industry to take a larger role in funding research, with the ultimate goal of beginning a new “second golden era” of U.S. science, Nature reports. Collaboration […]

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For First Time in 100 Years Black Panthers Spotted in Africa

February 14, 2019 Focus Washington

Very rare black panthers were discovered in Laikipia County, Kenya, which is close to the setting of Marvel’s Oscar-nominated “Black Panther.” “Our researchers spotted rare black leopards–sometimes called black panthers–in Laikipia County, Kenya,” the San […]

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Ocasio-Cortez, Markey to Propose ‘Green New Deal’ Legislation

January 31, 2019 Focus Washington

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Edward Markey are allegedly revealing their legislation for the upcoming Green New Deal. According to The Hill, the office of the senator confirmed that Markey was collaborating with Ocasio-Cortez to […]

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Plane Crashes in South Dakota, Causes Fire, Leaves 1 Dead

December 26, 2018 Focus Washington

A single-engine plane crashed on Christmas evening in a residential area in Sioux Falls, leaving at least one person dead, Fox News reported. Reports came into Metro Communications shortly after 5 p.m. that a plane […]

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CDC Data Shows Level of Gun-Related Deaths in U.S. Highest in Four Decades

December 14, 2018 Focus Washington

Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that gun deaths in the United States have reached a record high in almost 40 years. The analysis of the data shows that last year […]

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Two in Three Australian Women are Being Sexually Harassed at Work

December 11, 2018 Focus Washington

Nearly two in three Australian women have been sexually harassed in the workplace, according to a survey of more than 9,600 conducted by the Australian Council of Trade Unions, one of the country’s largest groups […]

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Bloomberg: This Is Where Saudi Arabia Gets Its Oil

December 5, 2018 Focus Washington

It’s the world’s biggest crude exporter, pumps from the largest oil field on the planet and holds the keys to the most abundant reserves of black gold globally. The Saudi Arabian Oil Company, or Aramco, […]

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CDC Warns about Asian Longhorned Tick that is Spreading Widely Across U.S.

December 3, 2018 Focus Washington

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention warns against a tick that is spreading widely across the United States. According to USA Today, nine states have reported finding the Asian longhorned tick, which is known […]

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Philip Morris to Outline Digital Print Plans

December 1, 2018 Focus Washington

At an upcoming conference, Tony Snyder of Philip Morris International will discuss his firm’s plans for digital printing as PMI’s vision of a Smoke-Free Future unfolds, Packing World informs. Digital Print for Packaging Europe, produced […]

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Malibu Residents With Selfless Efforts to Save Neighborhood from Fires

November 16, 2018 Focus Washington

Robert Spangle didn’t shower for five days. He barely slept. He was on a mission to make sure his Malibu hometown didn’t burn to the ground, CNN reports. “I would set my alarm to go […]

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Death Toll in California Fires Continues to Increase

November 15, 2018 Focus Washington

The death toll from the devastating fires that ravaged Northern California rose to 56 as the remains of eight individuals were found on Wednesday when authorities poured into the ruined communities in an effort to […]

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Northern California Wildfires Leave 228 People Missing

November 12, 2018 Focus Washington

The devastating wildfire that has spread across Northern California has resulted in 228 individuals being unaccounted for, authorities said on Sunday. This figure represents a significant increase in missing people from Saturday when it ranged […]

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Five Confirmed as Dead in Northen California Wildfire

November 9, 2018 Focus Washington

According to state officials, at least five people are confirmed dead in a Northern California wildfire that began Thursday. The Hill reported that Captain Scott McLean of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection […]

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Judge Blocks Controversial Keystone XL Pipeline

November 9, 2018 Focus Washington

A federal judge blocked the Keystone XL pipeline which was approved by the Trump administration last year, arguing that the justification for its approval was incomplete. Judge Brian Morris of the District Court for the […]

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Shooter Opens Fire in Yoga Studio, Killing 2 and Injuring 5

November 4, 2018 Focus Washington

A lone shooter opened fire in a Tallahassee yoga studio on Friday, shooting two fatally and injuring five others, officials said. The suspect, identified early Saturday as Florida resident Scott Paul Beierle, 40, died of […]

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Another Suspicious Package Headed to CNN was Intercepted

October 29, 2018 Focus Washington

Another suspicious package addressed to CNN was intercepted in Atlanta on Monday morning. CNN President Jeff Zucker said in a statement that the package was intercepted at an Atlanta post office near the CNN Center. […]

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Hurricane Michael Devastates Florida, Kills at Least Seven

October 12, 2018 Focus Washington

Hurricane Michael is still rolling across the Southeast after it hit and devastated Florida and parts of Georgia, despite coming down to a tropical storm. At least seven people were reported to be dead, one […]

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Republicans Dismiss Latest UN Study on Global Warming

October 11, 2018 Focus Washington

GOP lawmakers have dismissed the recent United Nations report which issued dire warnings about the imminent consequences of climate change. Several Republican senators said they had looked at the report but did not read it […]

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Hurricane Sergio Threatening to Boomerang with Heavy Rainfalls in Southwest U.S.

October 5, 2018 Focus Washington

Category 4 hurricane Sergio remains in full power around the area of the Pacific, the National Hurricane Center reported, adding that what draws more interest is what Sergio might do next. The hurricane is currently […]

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Environmental Federation Says Atlantic Still Unsafe for Swimming Off N.C. Coast

September 27, 2018 Focus Washington

Hurricane Florence has wreaked havoc in North Carolina, with the effects lasting nearly two weeks after it hit near Wilmington on September 14 and stayed for days. The catastrophe resulted in a devastating flooding. Now, […]

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OPEC Countries Reject Trump’s Request for Oil Output Boost

September 24, 2018 Focus Washington

Saudi Arabia and Russia said on Sunday that they would not be raising crude output immediately, a move seen as a tough response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent tweet demanding that OPEC should immediately […]

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Trump to Survey Florence Damage during North Carolina Visit

September 19, 2018 Focus Washington

Donald Trump is set to go to North Carolina on Wednesday to assess the impact of the Hurricane Florence, the White House announced, Fox News informed. White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders confirmed this on […]

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U.S. Needs More Icebreakers to Oppose Russian Polar Dominance

September 19, 2018 Focus Washington

The U.S. Coast Guard is “seriously underfunded” and lacks the heavy icebreaker fleet that Russia and possibly China might deploy to dominate polar sea lanes, Democratic Congressman from California John Garamendi told the U.S. state’s […]

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Hurricane Florence Death Count Continues to Rise

September 17, 2018 Focus Washington

The number of victims of the latest storm to hit the U.S., Hurricane Florence reached 17 on Sunday and is still on the rise, officials inform. Among those who lost their lives to the storm […]

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Florence Leaves One Million People Without Power

September 16, 2018 Focus Washington

One million people were left without power after Hurricane Florence made landfall in North Carolina on Friday and proceeds to move through the east coast. North Carolina officials confirmed earlier Saturday that five people died […]

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Five Die in North Carolina Due to Hurricane Florence

September 15, 2018 Focus Washington

Officials said Friday Hurricane Florence has resulted in the deaths of five people, including an infant, in North Carolina. Florence hit the area as a Category 1 hurricane early Friday before slowly moving to South […]

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Hurricane Florence Hits North Carolina, Brings Destruction

September 14, 2018 Focus Washington

Hurricane Florence made landfall in North Carolina early this morning, hitting the coast and bringing destruction with its Category 1 winds and heavy rains which threaten to cause floods in the area. According to the […]

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Up to 3 Million People Expected to Lose Power When Hurricane Florence Makes Landfall

September 12, 2018 Focus Washington

According to a report by Duke Energy, somewhere between 1 million and 3 million people are expected to lose power when Hurricane Florence makes landfall later this week. According to The Hill, Duke Energy has […]

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Dinant Gives Honduras Reasons to be Proud

September 12, 2018 Lisa Clayton

The global palm oil industry – frequently the target of environmental campaigners – is showing promise in some surprising corners of the world. Corporacion Dinant, itself the focus of NGO ire in the past, plies […]

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Florence Threatens East Coast as More Than One Million Are Told to Evacuate

September 11, 2018 Focus Washington

Florence is poised to become the strongest hurricane in almost 30 years to hit the Carolinas, as more than one million people began fleeing the American coastline, Bloomberg reports. North Carolina’s Outer Banks are under […]

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