These kinds of technologies will be necessary, alongside a dramatic reduction in carbon pollution, to prevent the Earth from becoming catastrophically hot, climate scientists say. But the potential of the projects funded by Musk’s philanthropy may be undercut as the Trump administration — of which Musk is a part — moves to undo government climate initiatives.

A huge earthquake has struck a popular tourist destination for Brits as "terrified" locals were seen fleeing for safety. The magnitude 6.2 tremor has shaken Istanbul, Turkey’s emergency management agency confirmed. Buildings shook and tourists and locals alike were seen visibly distressed by the quake in alarming footage posted online. A news anchor could be seen looking frightened as the studio of CNN Turkey rocked live on air during the earthquake. One local said the "terrifying" quake has triggered a number of aftershocks, writing on X: "It was the strongest...

Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Turkey's Istanbul was rocked by several earthquakes on Wednesday, the largest of which registered at 6.2 on the Richter scale, the country's disaster agency said. At least six have been recorded. There were no immediate reports of serious damage or injuries. The U.S. Geological Survey recorded three earthquakes in the region, one at a strength of 6.2, one of 4.5, and another of 5.0. The epicenter of the largest was in the...

GE Vernova swung back to a profit in the first quarter as orders stacked up and its revenue climbed, sending shares higher in the premarket session. The energy company posted a profit of $264 million, or 91 cents a share, compared with a loss of $106 million, or 47 cents a share, in the same quarter a year earlier. Analysts had been expecting earnings of just 45 cents a share. Revenue jumped 11% to $8.03 billion, topping analyst projections for $7.55 billion, according to FactSet. The Cambridge, Mass., company said...

Argentex Group said it is in advanced talks with IFX Payments regarding an emergency loan and a possible takeover offer a day after it warned that the U.S. dollar's weakening had squeezed its liquidity position. The U.K. specialist in currency risk management on Wednesday said it needs a cash injection immediately to ensure it remains solvent. Argentex is exposed to significant volatility in foreign exchange rates, particularly to the weakening of the U.S. dollar against other major benchmark currencies triggered by the sweeping tariffs announced by the Trump administration and...

Terrified locals and tourists have reported buildings shaking after the 6.2 magnitude quake struck today - with four a number of surrounding regions also impacted. A giant 6.2 magnitude earthquake has hit a tourist-packed city in Turkey, causing buildings to shake. The quake struck near Istanbul, centred in the Sea of Marmara. According to Turkey's emergency management agency, the epicentre was just off the Silivri, a coastal area known for its seismic activity. There were no immediate reports of any damage or injuries. The earthquake had a magnitude of 6.2...

Arab mediators are working on a proposal to end the Israel-Hamas war that would include a 5- to 7-year truce and the release of all remaining hostages, officials said Wednesday. An Israeli strike on a school-turned-shelter in Gaza City killed 23 people, according to local health authorities. There was no immediate Israeli comment on the strike. France, Germany, and Britain meanwhile said Israel's 7-week-old blockade on all imports to Gaza, including food, was "intolerable," in unusually strong criticism from three of the country's closest allies. Egypt and Qatar are still...

Spring can be a particularly gloomy time of the year in parts of the United States, but this year has been a sunny standout in many regions. Cloud cover has been below average in 38 states and Washington, D.C., with southern and central states ranking sunniest compared to average. Alabama, Florida, South Carolina and Arkansas are among the top four sunniest spots. Meanwhile, the cloudiest areas of the United States have been the Northeast and Great Lakes. The three most unusually cloudy states have been Maine, New Hampshire and Connecticut....