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New York pays $28.25 million for land around abandoned nuclear plant, plans public access
New York has purchased nearly 750 acres surrounding the former Shoreham Nuclear Power Plant on Long Island for $28.25 million. The acquisition, the largest in the history of the state's Department of Environmental Conservation on Long Island, will permanently protect coastal forests, wetlands and wildlife habitats. The state also plans to develop public trails, parking facilities and beach access in the coming years.
Vincent Thomas Bridge to close for 16 months, raising fears of traffic and pollution
The 63-year-old bridge connecting San Pedro to Terminal Island is undergoing construction to replace its aging deck.
The Arab Kingmaker in Israel’s Election Who Wants a Partnership With Jews
Mansour Abbas, a dentist-turned-lawmaker, helped oust Benjamin Netanyahu once before. Now, he and a Jewish ex-police commander have teamed up to try to do it again.
Australian woman charged with poisoning colleague’s curry with snail pellets
Suspect, 43, set to appear before court early next month
UK watchdog proposes tougher scrutiny of Microsoft software
It says it will decide by February whether to designate the company with strategic market status
Trump calls Ukraine attack on Russian oil refineries 'a disgrace', irks Zelenskyy
The Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said there was little indication that Moscow was ready to end the war and warned that Kyiv needed to prepare for the coming winter. "We want to end this war as quick as possible. We don't see now signals from the Russian side that they are ready for this, to end this war, that's why we have to prepare for the winter," Zelenskyy said.
Singapore to send haze prevention notices to 7 companies in Indonesia responsible for fires
Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu says she contacted her Indonesian counterpart again on Friday (Oct 16) to offer civilian assistance.
Mental health practitioners call for lower or no parental consent age as more youths seek help
Some practitioners want the threshold lowered to as young as 13 or 14 - even none at all - as the government works on guidelines on parental consent for mental health services.