An October saltwater intrusion could threaten drinking water in New Orleans, so they'll barge in 36 million gallons of fresh water a day
The US Army Corps of Engineers is planning to barge 36 million gallons of fresh water daily into the lower Mississippi River near New Orleans as an expected saltwater intrusion from the Gulf of Mexico in October threatens the area's drinking water supply, officials said Friday.
2023-09-25 02:50
Tower Rock is normally only accessible by boat. Here's what it looks like now
A rock formation in the Mississippi River normally only reachable by boat is accessible by foot for the second year in a row as water levels plummet.
2023-09-23 14:20
Two jailed for killing French bus driver over Covid mask rule
The French driver was beaten after asking two passengers to adjust their masks during the pandemic.
2023-09-22 18:55
Libya floods: The bodies left unrecognisable by disaster
Doctors are struggling to identify the remains which have been found as the death toll rises.
2023-09-18 04:46
Greece floods: Austrian honeymooners killed after holiday home swept away
DNA tests on two bodies recovered from the floods have confirmed their identities, Austria says.
2023-09-17 04:55
Why is Egypt worried about Ethiopia's dam on the Nile?
Egypt is concerned that Ethiopia is using water from the Nile to fill its giant Renaissance dam.
2023-09-12 20:17
Egypt angry as Ethiopia fills Nile dam reservoir amid water row
Ethiopia's giant hydroelectric dam on the Blue Nile stokes Egyptian fears of dire water shortages.
2023-09-11 08:48
Undocumented immigrants in Minnesota can apply for driver's licenses in October
About 81,000 undocumented immigrants in Minnesota can begin applying for a driver's license next month, according to the state Department of Public Safety.
2023-09-10 04:22
George Santos: Internal campaign research raised red flags before his election
The internal "vulnerability report" raised concerns about the New York Republican's claims on his CV.
2023-09-08 01:26
Greek floods: Austrian honeymooners missing after holiday home swept away
Rescuers are searching for the couple after torrential rains swept away their holiday home.
2023-09-07 18:47
Police detect 865 drivers speeding on 'Slow Down Day'
Irish police say they observed 865 drivers speeding over the course of 24-hours.
2023-09-06 00:19
A suspected drunken driver accidentally called 911 on himself
A suspected drunken driver accidentally called Nebraska law enforcement on himself, leading to his arrest.
2023-09-05 01:51