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During his opening statement, Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., sharply criticized Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for his handling of the Department of Health and Human Services and vaccine skepticism. Wyden also called for Kennedy to resign or be fired by President Trump.

During his opening statement, Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., sharply criticized Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for his handling of the Department of Health and Human Services and vaccine skepticism. Wyden also called for Kennedy to resign or be fired by President Trump.

NBC News - Politics - 12 minutes ago

Federal government sues California utility, alleging equipment sparked deadly wildfires

The federal government has filed two lawsuits against Southern California Edison, alleging the utility’s equipment sparked fires in the Los Angeles area that destroyed thousands of structures and killed 17

Lancaster Online - Top Stories - 53 minutes ago

WA plan to conserve 77,000 acres of older forests draws fire -- Free

Washington loggers, school leaders and conservation activists on Wednesday decried the state lands commissioner’s proposal to set aside 77,000 acres of older forests while opening 29,000 acres back up

The Columbian - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

US sues power company over deadly Los Angeles wildfire

Los Angeles: The US government on Thursday filed multi million dollar lawsuits against a major power company over wildfires in Southern California, in...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 1 hour ago

The Voice of Hind Rajab re-enacts the killing of a Palestinian girl whose car was fired on by Israeli forces.

The production reenacts the killing of the six-year-old Palestinian girl whose car was fired on by Israeli forces in 2024.

BBC News - Entertainment - 2 hours ago

White House fires back as DC attorney general challenges Trump's crime crackdown

Washington D.C.'s top prosecutor sues Trump over National Guard deployment, claiming the military presence violates federal law and threatens democracy.

Fox News - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Murdoch Paper Gets Fired CDC Boss to Let Rip at RFK Jr.

Ex-CDC chief Susan Monarez used The Wall Street Journal to attack the government as the paper battles Trump over its Epstein scoop.

The Daily Beast - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

RFK Jr. fires back at Dem over chronic disease: 'You've sat in that chair how long?'

Sen. Ron Wyden accused Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of putting children in harm's way during a heated Senate hearing on Thursday.

Fox News - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Europe pledges boots on the ground to enforce cease-fire as officials hammer out Ukraine security guarantees

WASHINGTON — Twenty-six countries have formally pledged to provide Ukraine with troops as a reassurance force once “a cease-fire or peace can be found,” French President Emmanuel Macron...

New York Post - World - 4 hours ago

Hostage families urge Israel to agree to cease-fire deal OK'd by Hamas

The families of those still held in Gaza urged the Israeli government to accept a cease-fire-for-hostages deal after Hamas said it accepts a comprehensive...

Daily Sabah - World - 4 hours ago

Justice Department Considering Ban on Transgendered People Owning Firearms

Senior officials at the U.S. Department of Justice have held multiple meetings in recent days to consider a possible federal ban of transgendered individuals from owning firearms, Breitbart News has learned.

Breitbart - Politics - 5 hours ago

Wildfire damage casts shadow on another Canadian tourism season - Lauren Krugel - News - Canada - Edmonton - | September 1

Fewer tourists are coming to Jasper, Alta., than usual this year, but it's not for a lack of people eager to visit the picturesque Rocky Mountain town.

CBC News - Business - 6 hours ago

Suspected Attack by Yemen's Houthi Rebels Targets Ship in Red Sea After Missiles Fire on Israel -- A suspected attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels targeted a ship in the Red Sea, officials said, as the militants increase their...

A suspected attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels targeted a ship in the Red Sea, officials said, as the militants increase their missile fire targeting Israel.

Military.com - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Redistricting Battles Are Raging—SCOTUS Hasn't Fired Its Shot | Opinion

President Donald Trump asked Texas Governor Greg Abbott to create five new Republican congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Newsweek - Opinion - 10 hours ago

Scientists say deadly fires this summer were made 40 times more likely by climate change, according to a new report.

Wildfires caused devastation in Spain and Portugal this summer. Scientists say that rising global temperatures caused by burning fossil fuels has made the deadly fires were made 40 times more likely.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 10 hours ago

How climate change is fueling wildfires in Spain, Portugal

Wildfires caused devastation in Spain and Portugal this summer. Scientists say that rising global temperatures caused by burning fossil fuels has made the deadly fires were made 40 times more likely.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 10 hours ago

Climate change made heat behind deadly Iberian fires 40 times more likely: study

Madrid: Human caused climate change made the hot, dry and windy conditions that fuelled deadly wildfires in Spain and Portugal last month 40 times mor...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Lightning-sparked wildfires devastate historic California town

Nearly two dozen blazes, ignited by a lightning storm on Tuesday, have burned more than 13,000 acres of grass

Independent UK - US News - 13 hours ago

Northern California Fire Burns Homes in Historic Gold Mining Town

Homes and structures in Chinese Camp east of San Francisco were destroyed or damaged. Some community buildings date to the 1800s.

Epoch Times - US News - 16 hours ago

More than 1,000 HHS staffers call on Trump to fire RFK Jr. -- A large group of current and former HHS staffers are pushing for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to either resign or be fired, after weeks of tumult at the health agency.

A large group of current and former HHS staffers are pushing for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to either resign or be fired, after weeks of tumult at the health agency.

CBS News - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

What's Stopping Thousands From Rebuilding After the LA Fires

Months after the L.A. fires, rebuilding remains uncertain. Many homeowners are discovering that the help they'd expected isn’t enough, and the process of s...

Epoch Times - US News - 22 hours ago

Suspect targeted suburban DC fire station with 'makeshift Molotov cocktails,' police say

A Maryland man faces felony charges after surveillance footage captured him placing incendiary devices with wicks near a Prince George's County fire station.

Fox News - US News - 1 day ago

11-year-old child dies in Parsonsburg house fire

SALISBURY — The Office of the State Fire Marshal and the Maryland State Police are investigating a house fire that claimed the life of an 11-year-old boy in Parsonsburg. At around 4:20 a.m., Aug. …

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Court reinstates fired FTC Democrat, says Trump ignored Supreme Court precedent

Trump admin “has no likelihood of success on appeal,” appeals court finds.

Ars Technica - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Houthis fire hypersonic missile at Israel; sirens sound in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv

ALBAWABA- Air raid sirens rang out across Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, the Dead Sea, and other areas on Wednesday after Israel’s military reported intercepting

Albawaba - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Wildfire ravages historic California gold rush town destroying homes -- A fast-moving wildfire scorched the historic gold rush town of Chinese Camp destroying at least five homes and prompting evacuations.

A fast-moving wildfire scorched the historic gold rush town of Chinese Camp destroying at least five homes and prompting evacuations.

BBC News - US News - 1 day ago

Most Israelis want a ceasefire. So why is their government pressing ahead with new Gaza offensive?

Polls show majority support for a partial ceasefire that would see about half the living and dead hostages released in return for 60-day truce

Irish Times - World - 1 day ago

Wildfire preparedness plans should include school disruptions, experts say

As wildfires disrupt the return to the classroom for some kids across Canada, parents and experts say it’s important for schools to be a part of emergency preparedness plans.

CBC News - Politics - 1 day ago

Nestlé picks insider to replace CEO fired over affair

Nestlé is turning to the executive who runs its Nespresso coffee empire to try and steady the world’s largest food business after it was rocked by the second CEO firing in a little over a year.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 2 days ago

Nestlé Fires CEO Over Inappropriate Relationship With Employee

Food giant names coffee executive Philipp Navratil as successor after probe, as profits slump under higher costs.

Epoch Times - Business - 2 days ago

Wildfires are disrupting back-to-school again. Experts call for support to plan for them -- Jessica Wong -- News -- - -- Canada -- |

Wildfires are once again disrupting the back-to-school season for some Canadian communities. Boards need multi-level support to prepare and regularly update emergency planning, some experts say, so that if disasters happen, kids get back to class as quickly as possible.

CBC News - Health - 3 days ago

Unions warn of 'low' firefighter numbers as EU faces record wildfires

More than one million hectares burned in Europe in the summer of 2025. Despite the growing threat, unions warn that firefighter numbers remain 'woefully low', urging investment in staffing, prevention and civil protection.

Euronews - Environment - 3 days ago

'Fire more shots': Scott Bemand wants Ireland to show growth against New Zealand

Head coach knows side must keep improving after 14 errors in victory over Spain

Irish Times - Sports - 3 days ago

Midair plane crash kills one person near Colorado airport as both planes catch fire

A fatal midair collision between two aircraft near Fort Morgan, Colorado, killed one person and injured three others during landing attempts Sunday.

Fox News - US News - 3 days ago

Society & Policy -- EPA Fires 'Dissent' Statement Signers

The EPA fired five agency employees who signed a June declaration decrying moves that contradict science and undermine public health and issued removal notices to four more

Scientific American - Environment - 4 days ago

US environmental agency fires five 'whistleblowers': non-profit

Washington: A science advocacy group on Friday lambasted the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for firing five whistleblowers who signed a pu...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 5 days ago

Guillermo del Toro almost lost his movie memorabilia in a wildfire. Now he's letting some of it go

Guillermo del Toro rose to fame creating horror movies that will likely help shape the genre for generations to come. His next film in theaters will be "Frankenstein."

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 5 days ago

14-year-old boy confesses to starting several fires in Portugal

Police say the boy said he was frustrated because of poor results in school and faced difficulties in socialising with his peers.

Euronews - Environment - 6 days ago

Border Patrol Arrests 2 Firefighters At Site Of Fire In National Forest

Border Patrol "unapologetically addresses violations of immigration law wherever they are encountered," a spokesperson said.

Huffington Post - Environment - 6 days ago

Microsoft fires 4 employees after sit-in at company headquarters -- Microsoft said two of the workers, who were protesting the company's links to the Israeli military, broke into the office of a top company executive.

Microsoft said two of the workers, who were protesting the company's links to the Israeli military, broke into the office of a top company executive.

CBS News - Technology - 6 days ago

No fire sale: North Sydney's Firehouse Hotel changes hands in $35m-plus deal

Pub baron Simon Meers has swooped on the popular pub housed in a former fire station at the foot of North Sydney’s largest building.

Sydney Morning Herald - Business - 7 days ago

White House fires CDC director Monarez after she refuses to resign

Susan Monarez, a longtime federal government scientist, was sworn in on July 31.

CNBC - Health - 7 days ago

Trump's Attempt to Fire Lisa Cook From the Fed Is a Naked Power Play

The president’s targeting the Federal Reserve governor over a technicality is blatantly politically motivated.

The Nation - Business - 7 days ago

U.S. CDC director Susan Monarez is fired and other agency leaders resign

The director of the United States’ top public health agency has been fired after less than one month in the job, and several top agency leaders have resigned.

CTV News - Health - 7 days ago

CDC head fired after 4 weeks leading US public health agency

The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was fired for not aligning with the president's goals, the White House said. Susan Monarez's lawyers say she was targeted for standing up for science.

Deutsche Welle - Health - 7 days ago

Government -- Miami-Dade Fire Official Steered $300K in County Funds to Brother's Company

The 25-year veteran firefighter retired from the department last November.

Miami New Times - US News - 7 days ago

Mediterranean wildfires are no accident

This summer’s infernos expose how climate change, land neglect and disaster capitalism turn forests into fuel.

Aljazeera - Environment - 8 days ago

Wildfire milestone: After clearing nearly 10,000 homes, Army Corps says it's close to finish line

Federal contractors say they have cleared 2.5 million tons of fire debris, finishing roughly four months ahead of the Army Corps' January 2026 goal.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 8 days ago

Trump Is Trying to Fire a Fed Governor. What Happens Now?

The president is attempting to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook, but she is refusing to step aside and has filed a lawsuit challenging her termination.

New York Magazine - Politics - 9 days ago

From the 'big stay' to a 'no-hire, no-fire' freeze, labor markets are changing

Many workers are staying put in their jobs, while businesses are putting the brakes on hiring or firing.

CNBC - Business - 9 days ago

Trump moves to fire Fed governor over mortgage fraud claims

US President Donald Trump moved to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook effective immediately on Monday, citing allegations of false statements on her mortgage agreements — as he expanded...

International The News - Business - 9 days ago

Oregon wildfire threatens thousands of homes as officials issue ominous warning

Firefighters are battling Oregon's Flat Fire covering 22,000 acres and threatening hundreds of structures despite recent weather improvements and new containment lines.

Fox News - Environment - 9 days ago

SpaceX's latest Dragon mission will breathe more fire at the space station

“The boost kit will help sustain the orbiting lab’s altitude, starting in September.”…

Ars Technica - Science - 10 days ago

Edison hid its role in 2019 Sylmar wildfire, lawsuit alleges

Southern California Edison didn't tell L.A. fire investigators about the failure of its transmission equipment, which happened minutes before deadly 2019 wildfire in Sylmar.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 12 days ago

Firefighting games spark at Gamescom 2025

Cologne, Germany: In a video gaming landscape often dominated by fantasy duels and kinetic gunfights, one different genre is standing out in the Games...

Peninsula Qatar - Technology - 12 days ago

His teenage invention set his mum's hedge on fire, his latest is making millions globally

'You have to try and switch off that risk-averse part of your mind and just go for it in the hope that you’ll create something brilliant'

WalesOnline - Top Stories - 12 days ago

Environment -- South Florida Air Quality Continues to Suck Amid Wildfires

This news likely comes as no surprise to anyone who stepped outside in the past two days,

Miami New Times - US News - 13 days ago

The CDC Under Fire -- What Next: TBD

Big Balls gets carjacked and the troops come out. The CDC gets shot 500 times and Trump doesn’t even mention it.

Slate - Technology - 13 days ago

European defense stocks fall as Ukraine breakthroughs fuel ceasefire hopes

European stocks opened lower on Wednesday as global market sentiment wavered.

CNBC - World - 14 days ago

Heidi Montag reveals how she protected her mental health during the LA fires — and the moment that had her 'hysterically crying'

The 38-year-old reality star says the emotions still "come in waves" since the house she shared with husband Spencer Pratt and their two kids burned down in the LA wildfires in January.

New York Post - Health - 15 days ago

Firefighters cut open playground slide to rescue 40-year-old man stuck inside

The Vernon Fire Department and first responders rescued a 40-year-old man who was stuck headfirst inside a playground school slide in the sweltering August heat.

Fox News - Health - 15 days ago

'Call of Duty' to fire starting gun at Gamescom trade show

Cologne, Germany: Mega selling first person shooter franchise Call of Duty will blow open the Gamescom video games trade fair Tuesday, headlining a...

Peninsula Qatar - Technology - 16 days ago

What a shooting star looks like up close -- A meteorite appeared as a fireball seen in several states, including Georgia, where it landed in a house. Dave Malkoff explores its past.

A meteorite appeared as a fireball seen in several states, including Georgia, where it landed in a house. Dave Malkoff explores its past.

CBS News - Science - 18 days ago

Labor -- Curaleaf ordered to rehire Phoenix worker it fired for union activity

A National Labor Relations Board judge ruled that Curaleaf wrongfully dismissed union leader Nick Fredrickson last year.

Phoenix New Times - Top Stories - 19 days ago

Top Democrat on Oversight Committee Demands Trump Administration Account for Wildland Firefighter Vacancies

The request follows ProPublica reporting that DOGE cuts and voluntary resignations left thousands of vacant jobs at the Forest Service, severely hampering its ability to fight wildfires.

ProPublica - Environment - 21 days ago

M23 shatters US-brokered cease-fire with fresh attacks in DRC

The Congolese army on Tuesday accused the Rwanda-backed M23 militia of launching “multiple attacks” on its positions in the east, where days of clashes...

Daily Sabah - World - 22 days ago

'Streak of fire' expected over Eastern seaboard Tuesday morning

A NASA rocket launch is expected to be seen in several Eastern states on Tuesday morning

Independent UK - Science - 23 days ago

Actor Dean Cain Fires Back After Backlash Over Supporting ICE

Actor Dean Cain is firing back Monday at the backlash over his support for ICE. He made a recruitment video for the agency, which is sparking outcry over immigration raids. Cain claims he signed up with ICE.

Inside Edition - Politics - 23 days ago

How the Rapid Spread of Misinformation Pushed Oregon Lawmakers to Kill the State's Wildfire Risk Map

After Oregon’s record-breaking fire season in 2020, lawmakers wanted to map out which properties were most at risk. But anger from homeowners escalated quickly.

ProPublica - Environment - 28 days ago

Grand Canyon fire now biggest still burning in U.S.

The Dragon Bravo fire has burned more than 123,000 acres since sparking via a lightning strike on July 4.

Phoenix New Times - Environment - 28 days ago

Erdoğan urges UK PM Starmer to press Israel for Gaza cease-fire

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan told U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday that the humanitarian situation in Gaza has reached a critical point,...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 1 month ago

How the FIRE movement is inspiring early retirees -- Nik and Adinah Johnson, who retired in their forties, are part of FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early), a movement that looks at work as a means to an end, and where frugality buys freedom from the rat race.

Nik and Adinah Johnson, who retired in their forties, are part of FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early), a movement that looks at work as a means to an end, and where frugality buys freedom from the rat race.

CBS News - Business - 1 month ago

Man Doused City Councilman With Gas and Set Him on Fire in Virginia: Cops

Police are investigating after they say a city councilman from Virginia was doused with gasoline and set on fire outside of his office. Danville Police say Lee Vogler, 38, was attacked in broad daylight by Shotsie Michael Buck Hayes, 29.

Inside Edition - Politics - 1 month ago

The Forest Service Claims It's Fully Staffed for a Worsening Fire Season. Data Shows Thousands of Unfilled Jobs.

DOGE cuts and voluntary resignations have severely hampered the agency as the nation enters the peak of fire season, with more than 1 million acres burning across 10 Western states.

ProPublica - Environment - 1 month ago

Colorado utilizing grazing cattle to help prevent wildfires in at-risk areas

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says similar grazing programs that allow cattle and other herds to chew down the dry grass are becoming more common across the West.

Fox News - Environment - 1 month ago

Macedonian prime minister blamed lack of cows and sheep for the summer wildfires

North Macedonia's prime minister was 'dead serious' when he said on national television that summer fires erupt because there are no cattle to graze the grass in the mountains.

Global Voices - Environment - 1 month ago

Army Secretary Fires Entire Corps of Civilian Advisers from Communities Across US -- Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has ousted his entire slate of civilian advisers in a sweeping move aimed at clearing space for...

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has ousted his entire slate of civilian advisers in a sweeping move aimed at clearing space for voices from the tech world, as the service doubles down on its push to modernize with a Silicon Valley-style lens.

Military.com - Technology - 2 months ago

Southern France is enveloped in 'multi-source pollution' cocktail due to Saharan dust and Canadian wildfires

As global temperatures rise, these overlapping events are turning local air pollution into transcontinental threats.

Global Voices - Health - 2 months ago

Over 1.1M power banks recalled after reports of fires, explosions

Anker Innovations is recalling more than 1.1 million power banks because consumers could be at risk of burns if the lithium-ion battery inside the product overheats.

Fox News - Business - 2 months ago

Trump Said Cuts Wouldn't Affect Public Safety. Then He Fired Hundreds of Workers Who Help Fight Wildfires.

The White House and DOGE have sought to eliminate thousands of jobs from the Forest Service. The wildland firefighting force is one of many targets within the agency.

ProPublica - Environment - 4 months ago

I Was Fired, and Thousands of Veterans Are Next Unless We Act

"A community of people with special expertise in teamwork and effectiveness is a valuable asset to the government, and they should be relied upon to drive the best path forward."

Military.com - Opinion - 6 months ago

Musk, DOGE, and the AI-Fueled Plot to Fire Everybody

MAGA takes a cue from big tech and embraces post-human politics.

New York Magazine - Technology - 6 months ago

How Trump's Federal Funding and Hiring Freezes Are Leaving America Vulnerable to Catastrophic Wildfire

Uncertainty over funding and hiring stemming from the president’s executive orders has limited wildfire training and postponed work to reduce flammable vegetation. It has also led some firefighters to leave the force, their colleagues said.

ProPublica - Environment - 6 months ago

L.A. fires hit family wealth. Daunting challenges await those trying to recover it

After the L.A. fires, many homeowners face a daunting challenge of trying to rebuild and recover generational wealth they have lost.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 7 months ago

California's FAIR Plan, the home insurer of last resort, may need a bailout after the L.A. fires

California's Fair Plan, the state's insurer of last resort, may be unable to pay billions in claims arising from the Los Angeles fires and may require a bailout that could ultimately be paid by homeowners statewide.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 7 months ago

After 466 days of war, a ceasefire is declared in Gaza, to begin on Biden's last day in office

Gaza’s ceasefire brings temporary relief after wide accusations of genocide against Israel, raising urgent questions of justice, rebuilding, and future peace prospects.

Global Voices - World - 7 months ago

After the Palisades Fire, What Can We Really Rebuild?

As the community of Pacific Palisades, California, burns, ProPublica’s Tim Golden reflects on how the blaze will transform his hometown.

ProPublica - Environment - 7 months ago

What was lost in fire: Los Angeles' devastation

Thousands of homes and acres have been destroyed by fires in the Los Angeles district and while many former residents, myself included, are fortunate to be...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 7 months ago

How Do You Stop a Hurricane Made of Fire?

California fights wildfires like wars, but this one may be unwinnable.

New York Magazine - Opinion - 7 months ago

Congress Needs to Support the VA and Firearms Industry's Partnership to Prevent Veterans' Suicides

Last month, House Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., sent a searing letter to Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough in which he wrote that he found it "unfathomable that the veteran suicide rate, tragically, has not budged."

Military.com - Opinion - 7 months ago

Now the Wildfires Are Burning Here

That smell in the air is from brush fires in Prospect Park and the Palisades.

New York Magazine - Opinion - 9 months ago

Between flames and smoke, Brazil tries to fight record breaking wildfires

The National Confederation of Municipalities estimates that 11 million people have been directly affected by the fires. The economic losses reached at least 1,1 billion BRL (203 Million USD), according to them.

Global Voices - Science - 10 months ago