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China abruptly postpones lunar mission launch

HAIKOU, China (AP) — China said on Sunday it was postponing its planned ambitious Chang'e-7 lunar mission, which was set to carry out explorations including searching for water ice on the moon. The Chang'e-7 spacecraft was originally set to lift off in the coming days from the Wenchang ...

Tropical storm brings more rain to Hawaii

HONOLULU (AP) — Tropical Storm Moke was swirling past Hawaii on Sunday, close enough to dump heavy rain on Big Island communities in the aftermath of Hurricane Lala. The National Hurricane Center located Moke's center about 320 milessouth-southwest of Hilo around midday. Top sustained ...

Wildfire in Nevada forces thousands of evacuations

A fast-growing wildfire destroying homes in northwest Reno, Nevada, on Sunday was human-caused and uncontained, authorities said, as they encouraged some 90,000 people to evacuate. At least six people were injured. The Hawk Fire began Saturday and quickly grew to 20 square miles as it ...

US, Canada fall deeper into trade war with new tariffs

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and Canada, historic allies along an undefended border, fell deeper into a trade war today marked by angry recriminations and new tariffs that are expected to raise prices for products in both countries. Each side blamed the other for the collapse of ...

Applications being accepted for tree planting grant program

LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources, with funding provided by the DTE Foundation and in partnership with ReLeaf Michigan, is offering grant support for community tree planting projects across the state, with up to $95,000 is available through the DTE Foundation Tree Planting Grant Program. The DNR is now accepting applications for the 2026-27 grant cycle. Applications must be submitted through DNR MiGrants by Sept. 14. The program provides up to $4,000 per applicant in financial assistance to communities served by DTE Energy’s electric and natural gas ...