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Technology can detect wildfires. Do humans still have to? If it takes humans out of towers, advanced technology like drones could eliminate the risk and cost of the job. But lookouts like Trina Moyles argue that technology can't entirely replace them, and the focus on the tech means they aren't getting the support they need. Gabrielle Huston - News - Science - | 6 hours ago

If it takes humans out of towers, advanced technology like drones could eliminate the risk and cost of the job. But lookouts like Trina Moyles argue that technology can't entirely replace them, and the focus on the tech means they aren't getting the support they need.

CBC News - Technology - 16 minutes ago

Human lookouts often spot wildfires before they get too big. Could they be replaced by AI? -- Gabrielle Huston

If it takes humans out of towers, advanced technology like drones could eliminate the risk and cost of the job. But lookouts like Trina Moyles argue that technology can't entirely replace them, and the focus on the tech means they aren't getting the support they need.

CBC News - Top Stories - 16 minutes ago

Hamas reviews Israeli proposal for ceasefire in Gaza, as possible Rafah offensive looms

Hamas said Saturday it was reviewing a new Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza, as Egypt intensified efforts to broker a deal to end the months-long war and stave off a possible Israeli ground offensive into the southern Gaza city of Rafah.

Korea Times - Top Stories - 17 minutes ago

Israel responds to Hamas on the Gaza ceasefire agreement

ALBAWABA - Regarding the proposed agreement to halt hostilities and exchange prisoners, Hamas confirms that it has received Israel's formal answer. This

Albawaba - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Hamas is reviewing an Israeli proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza, as possible Rafah offensive looms

Hamas said Saturday it was reviewing a new Israeli proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza, as Egypt intensified efforts to broker a deal to end the months-long war and stave off a possible Israeli ground offensive into the southern Gaza city of Rafah.

CTV News - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Italian PM Meloni ally fires back against criticism says policies the same but 'Europe has changed'

In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, Italian Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Edmondo Cirielli defended Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and discussed birth rates, migrants, China and Iran.

Fox News - Politics - 3 hours ago

IDF: 2 Palestinian gunmen open fire at West Bank checkpoint, are shot dead by troops

Soldiers had been ready in ambush near Salem Crossing after recent repeated attacks in area; one the gunmen's magazines had sticker with Palestinian Islamic Jihad logo

Times of Israel - World - 4 hours ago

Middle East - latest - | Hamas reviewing Israeli cease-fire proposal in Gaza, as possible Rafah offensive looms

Hamas said Saturday it was reviewing a new Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza, as Egypt intensified efforts to broker a deal to end the months-long ...

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

latest - | Hamas reviewing Israeli cease-fire proposal in Gaza, as possible Rafah offensive looms

Hamas said Saturday it was reviewing a new Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza, as Egypt intensified efforts to broker a deal to end the months-long ...

Independent.ie - World - 5 hours ago

Ballistic missiles fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels damage Panama-flagged oil tanker in Red Sea

Ballistic missiles fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels caused “minor damage” to a Panama-flagged oil tanker traveling through the Red Sea. The attack Friday follows an uptick in assaults launched by …

Bay to Bay News - World - 5 hours ago

Hamas says it received Israel's response to its cease-fire proposal

Officials say they’ll study it before giving reply

Voice of America - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Army helicopter deployed in Uttarakhand's Nanital as forest fires worsens, three arrests made

Over the past 24 hours, 31 new incidents of forest fires have been recorded across the state, leading to the destruction of 33.34 hectares of forest land

First Post - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Freight train derailment, fire forces Interstate 40 closure

LUPTON, Arizona: A freight train carrying fuel derailed and caught fire on Friday near the Arizona-New Mexico state line, forcing the closure of an interstate highway that serves as a key trucking route.

Manila Times - World - 8 hours ago

Egypt sends delegation to Israel in latest effort to broker cease-fire between Israel and Hamas

Egypt sent a high-level delegation to Israel for talks Friday seeking to push through a cease-fire agreement with Hamas and avert an Israeli offensive on Gaza’s town of Rafah — on the border with Egypt — which it warned could ruin regional stability, officials said.

Stars and Stripes - World - 8 hours ago

'Extreme' climate blamed for world's worst wine harvest in 62 years -- Droughts, fires and other problems with climate were mostly to blame for the drastic fall, said the International Organization of Vine and Wine

Droughts, fires and other problems with climate were mostly to blame for the drastic fall, said the International Organization of Vine and Wine

Voice of America - Science - 9 hours ago

Photographer sues Megan Thee Stallion, claiming he was unfairly fired -- News

A photographer who worked for Megan Thee Stallion said in a lawsuit filed Tuesday that he was forced to watch her have sex, was unfairly fired soon after and was abused as her employee.

CBC News - World - 10 hours ago

Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue levy lid lift would bump rate back to 2017 level

Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue commissioners Thursday unanimously voted to put a levy lid lift on the August primary ballot. A levy lid lift allows a tax district to increase its levy rate above the annual

The Columbian - Politics - 14 hours ago

Regina police officer injured after another officer's gun accidentally fired

A Regina police officer was injured after another officer's gun was accidentally fired while conducting a search warrant early Friday morning.

CTV News - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

The Latest | Israeli drone strike kills 2 in Lebanon after Hezbollah fires at an Israeli convoy

Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency says an Israeli drone strike on a car in the eastern part of the country has killed two people. The strike came after Lebanon’s militant

Lancaster Online - World - 18 hours ago

WATCH police fire taser at pro-Palestinian protester at US college

Police officers in Georgia were filmed tasering a pro-Palestinian student during a crackdown on a protest camp

Russia Today - World - 20 hours ago

At least 10 people killed in Brazil fire: officials

Rio de Janeiro: At least 10 people were killed Friday in a fire that broke out in a defunct hotel being used as a makeshift homeless shelter in the ci...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 22 hours ago

Under-fire Humza Yousaf vows to stay in power - as pressure builds on his government

A defiant Humza Yousaf has told Sky News that he will not be resigning as Scotland's first minister.

Sky News - Politics - 23 hours ago

Bank of Singapore uncovers misuse of medical benefits; fires some employees

Claims were made by employees for items such as bird’s nest and skincare products, which are not covered under the bank’s medical insurance scheme.

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Egypt sends delegation to Israel, its latest effort to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas

Egypt sent a high-level delegation to Israel on Friday with the hope of brokering a cease-fire agreement with Hamas in Gaza, two officials said. At the same time, it warned that a possible Israeli offensive focused on Gaza's city of Rafah -- on the border with Egypt -- could have catastrophic consequences for regional stability.

CTV News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

WATCH: Massive fire breaks out on historic Southern California pier

A fire was raging at the end of the historic Oceanside Pier in San Diego's North County Thursday afternoon with flames visible for miles.

Fox News - US News - 1 day ago

Man was shot 13 times in Chicago traffic stop where officers fired nearly 100 rounds, autopsy shows

An autopsy shows a man killed in a traffic stop where plainclothes Chicago police officers fired nearly 100 rounds was shot 13 times.

AP News - US News - 1 day ago

Manchester City fire title warning with Phil Foden on song against Brighton

England international scores double to make it 24 goals for the season

Irish Times - Sports - 1 day ago

Coast Guard's top chaplain fired for failing to act on knowledge of another's sexual misconduct

The chaplain of the Coast Guard was fired after an investigation found he did not act appropriately when he learned of another chaplain’s sexual misconduct that predated military service, the Coast Guard said.

Stars and Stripes - US News - 1 day ago

This security camera fires paintballs and tear gas

The PaintCam Eve can identify human faces and animals.

Fox News - Technology - 1 day ago

B.C. mom distributes air quality monitors after 9-year-old's asthma death during wildfires

Nine-year-old Carter Vigh was having a great day last July 11, visiting a waterpark, enjoying a picnic lunch and playing soccer with other kids at a day camp run by his mother, Amber Vigh.

CTV News - Health - 2 days ago

Nation-state hackers exploit Cisco firewall 0-days to backdoor government networks

Perimeter devices ought to prevent network hacks. Why are so many devices allowing attacks?

Ars Technica - Business - 2 days ago

Photographer sues Megan Thee Stallion, claiming he was unfairly fired

A photographer who worked for Megan Thee Stallion said in a lawsuit filed Tuesday that he was forced to watch her have sex, was unfairly fired soon after and was abused as her employee.

CBC News - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Nolte: William Shatner Under Fire for 'AI-Generated' Album Cover

William Shatner found himself under social media fire for using what people assumed was AI-generated art on an album cover.

Breitbart - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Police -- Man Who Set Himself on Fire Outside Trump Trial Had History of Bizarre Florida Arrests

In one incident, Max Azzarello allegedly insisted to police that a pest control company was trying to "exterminate children and dogs."

Miami New Times - US News - 3 days ago

Google fired at least 20 additional workers after last week's Gaza protest, group says

The group that led protests last week at Google over a cloud computing contract with Israel said more Google workers were fired, bringing the total to more than 50.

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 3 days ago

Google fires more workers who protested its deal with Israel

An activist group says Google fired at least 20 more workers in the aftermath of protests over technology the company is supplying the Israeli government amid the Gaza war.

AP News - Technology - 3 days ago

Simon Harris gives state apology to families of Stardust fire victims

The taoiseach Simon Harris has delivered a formal apology to the families and victims of the Stardust fire in the Dáil. Video: Oireachtas TV

Irish Times - Politics - 4 days ago

Google fires more staff protesting Israel contract

Staff fired after they staged protests against Google’s $1.2bn contract with Israel

Independent UK - Technology - 4 days ago

Israeli artist Ruth Patir won't open her Venice Biennale show until a cease-fire and hostage release deal is reached.

Amid calls for boycott, Israeli artist Ruth Patir will only open the doors to her show at the Venice Biennale when a cease-fire and hostage release agreement in Gaza is reached.

Deutsche Welle - Entertainment - 4 days ago

Amid record-high fires across the Amazon, Brazil loses primary forests

The number of fires shows no signs of easing as Brazil’s Roraima faces unprecedented blazes, and several Amazonian countries, including Guyana, Suriname and Venezuela, registered record-high outbreaks in the first quarter this year.

Mongabay - Environment - 4 days ago

North Korea Fires Suspected Short-Range Missiles into the Sea in Its Latest Weapons Test -- North Korea on Monday test-fired suspected short-range ballistic missiles into the sea, the country's neighbors said, as...

North Korea on Monday test-fired suspected short-range ballistic missiles into the sea, the country’s neighbors said, as speculation swirled that it could soon launch a banned satellite into orbit.

Military.com - US News - 4 days ago

Anti-Israel Protesters Confused About Meaning of 'Ceasefire' | Opinion

It has been chilling to see organizations that have recently been chanting "ceasefire now" turn to outright praise and promotion of Iran's violence.

Newsweek - Opinion - 5 days ago

Calmes: Hapless House Republicans weaponized impeachment. It backfired

The spectacular failures of House Republican attempts to humiliate Joe Biden and Alejandro Mayorkas are a win for the Constitution.

Los Angeles Times - Opinion - 6 days ago

ASX-listed Russian coal miner's proposed $76m fire sale under scrutiny

Australian authorities are examining a proposed deal that would benefit a fund that has been described as a “slush fund” for Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Sydney Morning Herald - Business - 6 days ago

Man who set himself on fire outside Trump trial dies of injuries, police say

NewYork: A man who doused himself in an accelerant and set himself on fire outside the courthouse where former President Donald Trump is on trial is o...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 7 days ago

Top official says reputation of Canada's Level-4 lab is unharmed by clandestine activities of two fired scientists

The couple were escorted out of the National Microbiology Laboratory in July, 2019, and later had their security clearances revoked. They were fired in January, 2021

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 7 days ago

Man Sets Himself on Fire Outside Trump Hush Money Trial

Horrifying video shows a man setting himself on fire outside of Donald Trump’s hush-money trial.

Inside Edition - Politics - 7 days ago

Pumpkin Run rallies support for Millsboro Fire Co. in May

Roads across Delmarva will serve as a staging ground for a unique fundraiser supporting the Millsboro Fire Co. next month. The 23rd annual Pumpkin Run, hosted by the North East Rally Club, will be held May 17-19.

Bay to Bay News - Entertainment - 7 days ago

Israel fires retaliatory missiles at Iran

Israel has retaliated against Iran, five days after Iran attacked Israel.

Washington Examiner - US News - 8 days ago

The Big Burnout: Life on the Front Lines of America's Wildfires

As record-setting blazes become common and the number of skilled wildland firefighters dwindles, ProPublica spoke to those most impacted.

ProPublica - Top Stories - 8 days ago

Google fires 28 employees for protesting against $1.2bn contract

Tech giant Google has fired 28 employees for protesting over the company’s contract with Israel to provide them with cloud and artificial intelligence services amid an ongoing genocide in...

International The News - Business - 8 days ago

Google fires 28 employees who protested its cloud contract with Israeli government -- News -- - -- Business -- |

Google said on Thursday it has terminated 28 employees after some staff participated in protests against the company's cloud contract with the Israeli government.

CBC News - Business - 8 days ago

Google fires 28 employees who participated in anti-Israel protest

Some of the workers who barricaded themselves in Google offices in New York, Seattle and California this week were fired for 'blatant violation of company policy and preventing other employees from working'

YNET News - Technology - 8 days ago

Google fires 28 workers protesting contract with Israel

The Tuesday demonstration was organized by the group 'No Tech for Apartheid,' which has long opposed 'Project Nimbus,' Google's joint $1.2 billion contract with Amazon to provide cloud services to the government of Israel

Voice of America - Technology - 8 days ago

EU leaders lack Draghi and Letta's 'fire of urgency', says Greens chief

European leaders lack the “fire of urgency” of Mario Draghi and Enrico Letta - authors of two strategic reports on the EU's future - and are being driven by “political expediency”, the co-president of the Greens/EFA European Parliamentary group, Philippe Lamberts, warned on Thursday.

Euractiv - Business - 8 days ago

Google fires 28 employees who protested Israel cloud contract

The protests, organized by the No Tech for Apartheid campaign, raised concerns about Google and Amazon's $1.2 billion contract with the Israeli government and military called Project Nimbus.

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 8 days ago

Google fires 28 employees for protest of Israeli cloud contract

The Alphabet unit said a small number of protesting employees entered and disrupted work at a few unspecified office locations

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 9 days ago

Police -- Phoenix fires cop involved in fatal shooting of Somali refugee

Ali Osman struggled with mental health issues. He was gunned down by officers during a rock throwing incident in 2022.

Phoenix New Times - US News - 9 days ago

Don Martin: Gusher of Liberal spending won't put out the fire in this dumpster

A Hail Mary rehash of the greatest hits from the Trudeau government’s three-week travelling pony-show, the 2024 federal budget takes aim at reversing the party’s popularity plunge in the under-40 set, writes political columnist Don Martin. But will it work before the next election?

CTV News - Politics - 9 days ago

Meta under fire for 'tone deaf' change on WhatsApp

The change came into force in the UK and EU on Thursday

Independent UK - Technology - 15 days ago

If Hamas accepts cease-fire proposal, what would Israel do

Analysis: Israeli officials say the proposal includes an unrestricted and extensive return of Gazans to the northern Gaza Strip in exchange for some 40 Israeli hostages

YNET News - Opinion - 16 days ago

Amazon Sets the World On Fire With Its Great Gory Take on Fallout: Review

War never changes, and neither does the spirit of Prime's faithful video game adaptation.

Consequence of Sound - Top Stories - 17 days ago

L.A. County Fed joins labor groups calling for cease-fire in Gaza

The L.A. County Federation of Labor, which represents hundreds of local unions and labor organizations, joins the growing list of groups opposing the Israel-Hamas war.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 17 days ago

Suspect Arrested For Alleged Fire Outside Senator Sanders's Office In Vermont

A man was arrested for allegedly starting a fire outside Senator Bernie Sanders's office in Burlington, Vermont.

International Business Times - US News - 19 days ago

Tim Martinez: Columbia River athletes spring into action to knock down fire

Eli Wenger is one of the more versatile athletes on the Columbia River High School track and field team.

The Columbian - Sports - 22 days ago

Eurovision participants call for ceasefire, release of Israeli hostages

Statement by nine signatories says that 'in light of current situation in Occupied Palestinian Territories, particularly in Gaza, and in Israel, we do not feel comfortable being silent'

YNET News - Entertainment - 28 days ago

US plans to send arms to Israel amid Biden's push for ceasefire: Report

The US Embassy in Jerusalem drafted an assessment of arms to be transferred which said that the Israeli government requested 'rapid acquisition of these items for the defense of Israel against continued and emerging regional threats'

First Post - World - 2 months ago

UPDATE: Shots Fired At Kansas City Super Bowl Parade, 1 Dead And At Least 10 Injured

Kansas City police are now responding to shots fired during the Kanas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade.

One America News Network - Top Stories - 2 months ago

Lighter, More Protection: Army Next-Gen Helmet Now Fielded to 82nd Airborne Division Soldiers -- The Next-Generation Integrated Head Protection System will purportedly protect soldiers from small-arms fire in a 40% lighter...

The Next-Generation Integrated Head Protection System will purportedly protect soldiers from small-arms fire in a 40% lighter package than previous combat helmets.

Military.com - Technology - 2 months ago

Israel Rejects Hamas's Terms for Ceasefire in Gaza

The deal proposes prisoner swaps for the nearly 80 Israelis still being held by Hamas but features a number of elements that will almost certainly be rejected by Israel.

VICE News - Politics - 2 months ago

Elon Musk says X will donate ad, subscription revenue tied to Gaza war -- Musk, who is under fire for supporting an antisemitic post, said the money will be donated to hospitals in Israel and to the Red Cross in Gaza.

Musk, who is under fire for supporting an antisemitic post, said the money will be donated to hospitals in Israel and to the Red Cross in Gaza.

CBS News - Business - 3 months ago

Far-right Polish lawmaker uses fire extinguisher on Hanukkah candles in parliament

A far-right Polish lawmaker used a fire extinguisher to put out Hanukkah candles in the country's parliament on Tuesday during an event with members of the Jewish community, provoking outrage and leading the speaker to exclude him from the sitting.

Reuters - World - 4 months ago

Microsoft hires Sam Altman 3 days after OpenAI fired him as CEO -- Altman landed at Microsoft, the biggest investor in OpenAI, as former Twitch leader Emmett Shear was named OpenAI's new chief executive.

Altman landed at Microsoft, the biggest investor in OpenAI, as former Twitch leader Emmett Shear was named OpenAI's new chief executive.

CBS News - Business - 5 months ago

Why Was Sam Altman Fired As CEO of OpenAI?

The board ousted Altman, then tried to rehire him, then reportedly balked at his terms — so Microsoft hired him. But he still might return.

New York Magazine - Technology - 5 months ago

In Borneo, the 'Power of Mama' fight Indonesia's wildfires with all-woman crew

Ely Marlina’s 2-year-old child began to cough as the wildfires enveloped Indonesia’s Ketapang district in the summer of 2019. The little one soon fell ill with an acute respiratory tract infection and was later diagnosed with pneumonia. A 20-minute drive away in a nearby village, Maimun, 43, endured an anxious fortnight as her mother lay […]

Mongabay - Environment - 5 months ago

Russia opens fire on Ukraine-bound cargo ship in Black Sea

A Russian warship on Sunday fired warning shots at a cargo ship in the southwestern Black Sea as it made its way northwards, marking the first time Moscow...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 8 months ago

Canada Is on Fire. America Is Choking on Smoke. Is This the 'New Abnormal'?

We talked with forest-fire expert and journalist John Vaillant.

New York Magazine - Opinion - 10 months ago

Colorado Law Will Require Homes to Be More Wildfire Resistant

The state will develop building standards for homes in high-risk areas after ProPublica’s reporting showed previous efforts to require fire-resistant housing materials had been repeatedly stymied by developers and municipalities.

ProPublica - Environment - 11 months ago

Controlled Burns Help Prevent Wildfires, Experts Say. But Regulations Have Made It Nearly Impossible to Do These Burns.

Even though the 2021 Marshall Fire made it clear that the fire threat posed by Colorado’s grasslands endangers large urban areas, federal, state and local rules continue to make it difficult to address the risk.

ProPublica - Environment - 11 months ago

Don Lemon Fired From CNN After Guests Revolt

The longtime host was unceremoniously dropped in the aftermath of misogynistic comments and behavior.

New York Magazine - Opinion - 1 year ago