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Croatian soldiers walk next to damaged buildings in Petrinja, some 30 miles from the capital, Zagreb, after the town was hit by a 6.4 magnitude earthquake on Tuesday.

6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Croatia, Killing At Least 6

The U.S. Geological Survey said it is the largest Croatian earthquake measured on modern seismic instruments.

Baltimore is struggling to pay for the massive infrastructure and public health costs associated with global warming. As in many cities, flood risk has dramatically increased as the Earth has gotten hotter.

Supreme Court Considers Baltimore Suit Against Oil Companies

Overwhelmed sewers. Flooded streets. Deadly heat waves. Baltimore is one of many American cities where the costs of climate change far exceed local resources. Should oil companies pay?

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses a news conference last month in Chelsea, Quebec.

Trudeau Won't Visit Trump. Most Canadians Don't Want To Cross The Border Either

When Canada's prime minister opted not to meet President Trump this week, it sent a message about his country's mood: Most of his fellow citizens want to keep the border closed over coronavirus fears.

Yvonne Vela Tona, one of the "mamas" at the sanctuary, looks after the young bonobo Esake.

Some Generous Apes May Help Explain The Evolution Of Human Kindness

Research on bonobos, one of our closest and gentlest relatives, may show how humans evolved to share and cooperate on a massive scale.

A work called Nyan Cat by Chris Torres sold for $590,000 recently. It's part of growing interest in digital assets, known as non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, that are generating millions of dollars in sales every day.

What's An NFT? And Why Are People Paying Millions To Buy Them?

The latest Internet hype is about a thing that doesn't really exist. Some collectors are spending millions of dollars on these digital items called non-fungible tokens, or NFTs.

President Biden and Vice President Harris appear in Atlanta after meeting with leaders from Georgia's Asian-American and Pacific Islander community on Friday.

How Asian American Leaders Say The Biden Administration Can Address Hate

President Biden spoke out against anti-Asian American and Pacific Islander hate and harassment since before the spa shootings around Atlanta. Now, community leaders want concrete responses.

Our relationship with money is emotional. How to make the most of your cash

Money isn't just about numbers. It's about emotions, too. Tiffany 'The Budgetnista' Aliche's new book unpacks the relationships we all have with finances so you can make the most of your cash.

After a small study raised concerns about the effectiveness of the AstroZeneca vaccine against the variant in South Africa, the country put its AstroZeneca vaccine plans on hold. "It is time, unfortunately, for us to recalibrate our expectation of COVID-19 vaccines," said Shabir Madhi, professor of vaccinology at the University of Witwatersrand, shown above at a vaccine trial facility.

Why South Africa Is Putting The AstraZeneca Vaccine On Hold

A study raised concerns about its effectiveness against the coronavirus variant sweeping through the country — although the data is too preliminary for definitive conclusions.

Texas Republican Rep. Ron Wright battled both cancer and COVID-19, and became the first lawmaker to die from the virus on Sunday.

Rep. Ron Wright Is 1st Member Of Congress To Die After Coronavirus Diagnosis

The Texas Republican died after he tested positive for the coronavirus more than two weeks ago. Wright has remained in isolation and was also being treated for cancer.

Chilean officials report 36 people have tested positive for the virus on Antarctica. Chile's Bernardo O'Higgins army base is seen in this undated handout photo provided by the Chilean Army on December 22.

The Coronavirus Has Reached Antarctica. Now It's On Every Continent

Thirty-six people stationed at the General Bernardo O'Higgins Riquelme Antarctic base had tested positive for the virus, Chilean officials said this week.

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