Drought may level off in some regions despite grim losses
The NOAA forecast suggests drought will linger through November in the breadbasket and mountain areas but may ease in the Southwest and a band from South Dakota to Texas. Rain has limited relief and farmers report ongoing losses with cattle and crops stressed, while experts note only marginal improvement in some states.
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Dallas Fights West Nile With Aerial Spraying
Dallas County launches its first aerial insecticide spray in more than 45 years to curb West Nile virus amid 10 deaths and at least 230 illnesses. Mayor Rawlings defends action as health officials clash with residents over drifting mist and potential risks.
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Notable Facebook stock sinks to new intraday low
Facebook's stock fell to a fresh low on Thursday as early backers could begin selling since the IPO went awry. Analysts view the heavy volume as insiders seizing a chance to cash in, sparking debate over whether they are taking long delayed gains or exiting a company losing luster.
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Markets Extend Losses as Oil and Stocks Move
Thursday trading shows the Dow at 13,250.11, down from a higher level, while the Nasdaq sits at 3,062.39 and the S&P 500 at 1,415.51. Commodities shift with corn up 3.5 cents to 8.08, soybeans down 9.25 cents to 16.25, wheat up 14.5 cents to 8.73, oil up 1.27 to 95.60, gold up 12.60 to 1619.20, and silver near 28.21 per ounce.
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U S CO2 emissions fall to 20 year low driven by cheap natural gas
U S carbon dioxide emissions drop to about 1992 levels as cheaper natural gas reduces coal use. Analysts like Michael Mann and Roger Pielke Jr. see cautious optimism, noting market forces rather than policy. The Energy Information Agency calls the shift a potential long term trend with uncertainties ahead.
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