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Federal infrastructure funding is fueling a push to remove dams and restore river habitat 08/07/2024 09:06am • BOONE, N.C. (AP) — On the whooshing Watauga River, excavators claw at the remains of Shulls Mill Dam, pulling concrete apart piece by piece and gradually opening a waterway kept in check for nearly two centuries. Removal of this privately-owned hydropower dam in western North Carolina will be a bo A 19th-century shipwreck is filled with Champagne bottles and Sweden won't allow anyone a sip 08/07/2024 07:36am • COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — No one will be allowed to fish out any of the nearly 100 bottles of 19th-century Champagne and mineral water nestled in a shipwreck off southern Sweden without proper authorization, officials said Wednesday. Though the wreck's location has been known since 2016 and is r Amid concerns about dirty water and strong current, marathon swimmers dive into the Seine River 08/07/2024 06:50am • PARIS (AP) — A bridge lined with ornate statues overlooks an Olympic open water course like no other. The Eiffel Tower, gold-domed Invalides and other Paris landmarks provide a stunning backdrop. Yet there was no getting around concerns about the safety of swimming in the long-polluted Seine River World records are getting shattered in cycling at the Olympic velodrome. There are a few reasons why 08/07/2024 06:24am • MONTIGNY-LE-BRETONNEUX, France (AP) — Sam Welsford had just dismounted from his space-age bike, the one that costs about as much as a Range Rover, and looked at the record time his teammates from Australia had just set in the men's pursuit at the Paris Olympics. “I reckon," Welsford said with a These fish are everywhere. Maryland only wants them on your dinner plate 08/07/2024 05:13am • While there have been improvements, there remains a fragile ecosystem within the Chesapeake Bay. Among the growing problems are some of the animals that live and swim in those waters. That's because they're not supposed to be in those waters but have found their way in and really enjoy it. Open water swimmers train in Seine River ahead of 10-kilometer Olympic marathon races 08/07/2024 04:19am • PARIS (AP) — Olympic open water swimmers trained in the long-polluted Seine River on Wednesday after Paris organizers determined it was safe to dive in. A two-hour training session was held on a cool, cloudy morning, providing the only chance for swimmers to familiarize themselves with the picture Southern California rattled by 5.2 magnitude earthquake, but there are no reports of damage 08/07/2024 01:19am • LOS ANGELES (AP) — An earthquake northwest of Los Angeles shook a large swath of Southern California on Tuesday night, but there were no immediate reports of damage. The U.S. Geological Survey said the 5.2 magnitude temblor stuck at 9:09 p.m. and was centered near Mettler, an unincorporated area i Diamondbacks, Guardians postponed by rain, wet field. Teams playing doubleheader Wednesday 08/06/2024 10:44pm • CLEVELAND (AP) — Heavy rain and wet field conditions forced the postponement of Tuesday night's game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Cleveland Guardians, who will make it up as part of a traditional doubleheader Wednesday. The first game will start at 1:10 p.m. With thousands of fans inside P The Latest: Tropical Storm Debby churns off the US Southeast 08/06/2024 09:51pm • Tropical Storm Debby has moved into the U.S. Southeast with the threat of extended torrential downpours and flooding after raking Florida with heavy rain and high winds. The storm has killed at least six people and caused flooding in historic Savannah, Georgia, and Charleston, South Carolina, and e The Latest: Harris and Walz debut at Philadelphia rally 08/06/2024 09:48pm • Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, looking to strengthen the Democratic ticket in Midwestern states. She introduced Walz at a rally Tuesday evening in Philadelphia. Harris was the only candidate eligible to receive votes after no other candidate qual Breaking the Online Delivery Habit 08/06/2024 08:00pm • If you're wondering where your money's going, the answer may be as close as your front porch. Ordering items online and then having them delivered is not just fast and convenient, but can make many purchases seem like a bargain you can't turn away from. This is especially true when e-commerce sites Utopia of the Seas: The Best Dining, Amenities and More on Royal Caribbean's Newest Ship 08/06/2024 08:00pm • Royal Caribbean has been making waves in 2024, with the rare release of two new ships in one year. The first was Icon of the Seas, the world's biggest cruise ship to date, which I was completely wowed by on my sailing during the media preview in January. The second is Utopia of the Seas, the world's What Is Unsecured Debt? 08/06/2024 08:00pm • At some point in your life, you will likely need to borrow money. When you do, it will be in one of two forms: secured or unsecured. Unsecured debt is a common form of borrowing that includes traditional credit cards, student loans and medical debt. This type of borrowing is often quicker and easier How Real Estate Agents Are Using AI Right Now 08/06/2024 08:00pm • Technology is changing the way we do just about everything, from riding the bus to seeing the doctor to vacuuming our floors. Not surprisingly, real estate agents are increasingly using artificial intelligence, or AI, in the course of their jobs. And in many regards, that's a good thing, since the u Get These 9 Screenings to Keep Your Medicare Costs Down 08/06/2024 08:00pm • While aging may come with wisdom, it also comes with an inevitable slew of health conditions -- and increasing medical costs. As we age, our bodies go through physical and cognitive decline, explains Roger Miller, a licensed clinical psychologist and neuropsychology team lead with Aviv Clinics in Th