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An ancient forest in Ecuador is the last stand for a tiny hummingbird facing extinction
YANACOCHA RESERVE, Ecuador (AP) — Deep in the Ecuadorian Andes, an ancient forest stands as a final sanctuary against the encroachment of human activity. This is the Yanacocha Reserve, the last refuge for the Black-breasted puffleg (Eriocnemis nigrivestis), a tiny hummingbird teetering on the edge of extinction.Measuring just 9 centimeters (3.5 inches), this emblematic bird of Quito is one of the most threatened species on the planet. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, its global population has dwindled to between 150 and 200 birds.
Economic leaders at Davos say global growth is resilient despite Trump disruption
DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — Leading global economic policymakers at the World Economic Forum in Davos urged countries and businesses to filter out the turmoil from a week of clashes with the Trump administration and focus on boosting growth and fighting inequality in a world where trade will continue to flow and international cooperation is still badly needed.The global economy is showing unexpected resilience despite the noise, European Central Bank head Christine Lagarde, International Monetary Fund head Kristalina Georgieva and World Trade Organization head Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala... Read More
To clear ice and snow, there are rock salt alternatives that are safer for your pets and yard
Winter has its fans, but even those who enjoy playing in the snow probably dislike the chore of clearing up after a big storm that dumps several inches or even feet of snow and ice.It's easy to dash to the closest hardware store to grab a bag of salt, but experts say there are a lot of environmental and other factors to consider when tackling all that ice and snow.
Here's what to know.
What kinds of salt are out there?
Rock salt, also known as sodium chloride, is the cheapest and most commonly used product. But it's not great for the environment... Read More
Minnesota gears up for a mass anti-immigration enforcement protest despite the dangerous cold
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A vast network of labor unions, progressive organizations and clergy has been urging Minnesotans to stay away from work, school and stores Friday to protest against immigration enforcement in the state.Minneapolis and St. Paul have seen daily protests since Renee Good was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer on Jan. 7. Federal law enforcement officers have surged in the Twin Cities for weeks and have repeatedly squared off with community members and activists who track their movements.
“We really, really want ICE to... Read More
Trump steals the show in Davos with a mixed bag of rhetoric and results at elite gathering
DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump took center stage in his whirlwind visit to the World Economic Forum in Davos this week, overshadowing the yearly gabfest among national leaders, executives and other elites in the Swiss Alpine snows.While some experts highlighted business leaders' ambitions to leverage AI for productivity, efficiency and profits or a boom in renewable energy investment led by China, Trump largely stole the show when it came to politics. Climate and other concerns didn't draw the same attention as in past years at the event that ended... Read More
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- Minnesota gears up for a mass anti-immigration enforcement protest despite the dangerous cold
- Massive winter storm threatens heavy snow, freezing rain, to more than 170 million people across US
- US futures slip as another tumultuous week on Wall Street comes to a close
- Iranian prosecutor denies Trump's claim 800 prisoners were spared execution
- Ukraine, Russia, US to discuss fraught issue of territorial concessions in Abu Dhabi
- Japan will hold an early election next month as Takaichi aims to capitalize on her popularity
- Immigrants often don't open the door to ICE, but that may no longer stop officers
- TikTok finalizes a deal to form a new American entity
- Trump rolls out his Board of Peace, but it's not clear how many leaders will join him
- People in Gaza dig through garbage for things to burn to keep warm â a far cry from Trump's vision
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