Morgan Ellis

Namibia Deploys Troops to Combat Massive Wildfire in Etosha National Park Namibia has mobilized a substantial number of military personnel to assist in controlling a vast wildfire that has engulfed parts of Etosha National Park. This deployment highlights the severity of the fire, which threatens one of the country’s most cherished natural reserves. Extent of … Read more

Hurricane Humberto Looms Over Bermuda, Tropical Storm Imelda Affects Bahamas As meteorological concerns escalate, Bermuda is bracing for the impact of Hurricane Humberto, while the Bahamas faces challenges from Tropical Storm Imelda. Both weather events are causing significant apprehension among residents and authorities in these regions. Intensifying Threat to Bermuda The Atlantic has brewed up … Read more

NEWTOWN, Ohio (AP) — Having both been raised with a fondness for camping, Tyler Jones and Kayla McDonald decided that an outdoor setting would be perfect for their wedding, allowing them to celebrate amidst nature with their loved ones. The couple planned their nuptials for the late summer, necessitating a venue flexible enough to accommodate … Read more

In the remote mountains of Ladakh, India, Tsering Dolma balances her 1-year-old son on her back while guiding a group of yaks into a stone enclosure as dusk settles. This rugged terrain, characterized by sparse grasslands transitioning into rocky foothills and sharp peaks, is home to a handful of herders like Dolma who are often … Read more

HONEOYE, N.Y. (AP) — On a damp evening in March, John Bateman dons his boots and headlamp and makes his way to a marsh intersected by a busy highway. As he treads along, he keeps an eye out for spring peepers, toads, salamanders, and newts slowly trekking to new breeding grounds, occasionally stooping to ensure … Read more

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — After experiencing severe wildfires throughout Southern California in 2020, Jasmin Singer and her spouse, Moore Rhys, decided it was time to leave Los Angeles. They packed up and relocated to New York state. They considered both Ithaca and Geneva but ultimately chose Rochester, located roughly a six-hour drive northwest of New … Read more

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — Reneé Colón, with her vibrant purple-and-pink hair, ascends a small ladder within a section of a warehouse she rents, feeding Brazilian coffee beans into her aging roaster. These beans are particularly valuable, having weathered a year when environmental adversities hampered global coffee production, causing the cost of raw beans to double … Read more

PENN YAN, N.Y. (AP) — A decade earlier, Scott Osborn would have enthusiastically encouraged those considering starting a vineyard to take the plunge. However, his advice has since changed dramatically. “You’re crazy,” Osborn now tells those looking to enter the wine industry. He owns Fox Run Vineyards, a vast 50-acre (20-hectare) estate on Seneca Lake, … Read more

In Skaneateles, New York, Jeremy Brown, a farmer, affectionately touches the nose of a young calf. “I’m particularly fond of the ones with pink noses,” he comments. The calf, sporting a pink nose, is among the roughly 3,200 cattle housed at Twin Birch Dairy. To Brown, these cows are more than mere farm laborers; they … Read more

ONBOARD LIFTBOAT ROBERT, North Atlantic (AP) — A remarkable discovery has been made on the Continental Shelf in the waters off the northeastern United States. Hidden beneath the ocean’s floor, scientists have confirmed the existence of a vast reservoir of freshwater, a secret kept by the earth for millenniums. This revelation comes at a critical … Read more