Two large offshore wind sites are sending power to the US grid for the first time
For the first time in the United States, turbines are sending electricity to the grid from the sites of two large offshore wind farms. The joint...
Rayner Pike, beloved Associated Press journalist known for his wit and way with words, dies at 90
ARLINGTON, Mass. (AP) — Rayner Pike, a retired reporter for The Associated Press who contributed his encyclopedic knowledge of news and crafty writing skills to some...
US job openings fell slightly in November but remain high by historical standards
WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers posted 8.8 million job openings in November, down slightly from October and the fewest since March 2021. But demand for workers...
Founder of retirement thoroughbred farm in Kentucky announces he’s handing over reins to successor
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (AP) — Michael Blowen’s love for horses stretched far beyond the racetrack and spurred him into starting a mid-life career as founder of a...
Curacao and St. Maarten to welcome new currency more than a decade after becoming autonomous
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A new joint currency will be launched this year for the Dutch Caribbean islands of Curacao and St. Maarten more...
Four children killed in a fire at a multifamily home in Connecticut
SOMERS, Conn. (AP) — Four children died Tuesday night in a fire that broke out in a two-family home in the northeastern Connecticut town of Somers....
Gun restriction bills on tap in Maine Legislature after state’s deadliest mass shooting
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Honoring victims, survivors and first responders following the deadliest mass shooting in Maine history is the first order of business for lawmakers...
NATO to help buy 1,000 Patriot missiles to defend allies as Russia ramps up air assault on Ukraine
BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO announced Wednesday that it would help buy up to 1,000 Patriot missiles so that allies can better protect their territory as Russia...
How Native familes make salt at one of Hawaii’s last remaining salt patches
HANAPEPE, Hawaii (AP) — The process of making salt from sea water is a lengthy and laborious one that requires patience, perseverance and stoicism. Work that...
Taiwan reports China sent 4 suspected spy balloons over the island, some near key air force base
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said that China sent four balloons over the island, three of which passed near to a key air force...