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False accusation eventually boosts Brazil charity’s profile

False accusation eventually boosts Brazil charity’s profile

SAO PAULO (AP) — Being falsely accused of setting fire in the Amazon with funds from an Oscar-winning actor eventually became a blessing in disguise for Caetano Scannavino, the founder of a nonpro...

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Things to know about UN climate talks known as COP30

Things to know about UN climate talks known as COP30

People from around the world are beginning to gather at the gateway of the Amazon in Belem, Brazil, for the 30th annual United Nations climate summit, the Conference of the Parties, known less for...

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Bulgaria moves to save its only oil refinery from US sanctions

Bulgaria moves to save its only oil refinery from US sanctions

SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgaria is racing to prevent the shutdown of its only oil refinery before U.S. sanctions on the Russian owner take effect later this month. Parliament in Sofia approved leg...

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UPS grounding MD-11 planes following deadly Kentucky crash

UPS grounding MD-11 planes following deadly Kentucky crash

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — UPS will ground its fleet of MD-11 planes “out of an abundance of caution” following a deadly crash at its global aviation hub in Kentucky, the company announced late Friday...

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Women in Mexico find safety in a feminist rideshare network

Women in Mexico find safety in a feminist rideshare network

MEXICO CITY (AP) — When a male driver from a popular rideshare app asked Ninfa Fuentes for her phone number during a ride through Mexico City, she froze. But when he repeatedly pressed her about h...

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Residents in some states get SNAP food aid while others still wait

Residents in some states get SNAP food aid while others still wait

People in some U.S. states will be able to buy groceries with federally funded SNAP benefits Saturday while those in other states were still waiting for November food benefits that had been delaye...

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