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Evacuation ordered at Lynn Lake as wildfire threatens power in Manitoba town

A reception centre has been set up for the community’s 600 residents in Brandon, 1,100 kilometres south of Lynn Lake

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 4 minutes ago

American teen pilot detained on small island in Antarctica -- Ethan Guo, 19, had flown his plane across the six other continents before he was arrested, according to his social media.

Ethan Guo, 19, was attempting to become the first person to complete solo flights to every continent. when he was arrested.

BBC News - World - 1 hour ago

California's largest blaze this year explodes in size as hot weather raises wildfire risk statewide

A wildfire in a wilderness area of central California has exploded in size. Dry, hot weather is raising the fire risk for large portions of the state ahead of the

Lancaster Online - US News - 2 hours ago

American teen pilot detained on small island in Antarctica -- , -- American teen pilot detained on small island in Antarctica

Ethan Guo, 19, was attempting to become the first person to complete solo flights to every continent. when he was arrested.

BBC News - Science - 2 hours ago

American teen pilot detained on small island in Antarctica

Ethan Guo, 19, was attempting to become the first person to complete solo flights to every continent. when he was arrested.

BBC News - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Firefighters race to contain wildfires in Greece as thousands evacuated, 2 die in Turkey

Firefighters are battling wildfires in Greece and Turkey, forcing thousands to evacuate. On Thursday, a blaze near the island of Crete led to over 5,000 people fleeing resorts, with some

Lancaster Online - World - 3 hours ago

Firefighters race to contain wildfires in Greece as thousands evacuated, 2 die in Turkiye

Firefighters battled blazes Thursday near Athens and on the island of Crete, where thousands were forced to flee holiday resorts, while blazes in neighboring Turkiye claimed at least two lives.

CTV News - World - 3 hours ago

Sparks from RCMP trailer ignited wildfire near Lytton, B.C., say police

A spark from a failed trailer belonging to an RCMP officer is responsible for a wildfire burning near Lytton, B.C., police say.

CBC News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Greece Wildfires: More Than 5,000 Evacuated From Tourist Hotspot

Wildfires are burning across Europe, with major blazes in Greece and Turkey forcing thousands to evacuate and killing two people.

Newsweek - World - 6 hours ago

Madre Fire Map: California Wildfire Engulfed 35,000 Acres in 24 Hours

The Madre fire surpassed 35,000 burned acres on Thursday, marking the biggest blaze in California this year.

Newsweek - US News - 6 hours ago

Giant 'Madre Fire' surges across 35,000 acres in Southern California, becoming the states largest wildfire this year

A rapidly spreading wildfire in Southern California quickly became the state’s largest fire of the year after igniting on Wednesday, leading to evacuations.

New York Post - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Love Island USA Sneak Peek Shows Huda Confronting Olandria Over Girl Code

With Love Island USA’s Chelley and Huda navigating hurdles in their friendship over their respective connections with Ace and Chris, Huda spoke with Olandria about sisterhood in the villa.

E Online - Entertainment - 8 hours ago

Largest wildfire blaze in California continues to explode in size

A wildfire in a wilderness area of central California exploded in size as dry, hot weather raised the fire risk for large portions of the state ahead of the July Fourth holiday

Independent UK - US News - 9 hours ago

Inside Taylor Swift's Rhode Island mansion where she hosts epic Fourth of July parties

Follow Page Six's Taylor Swift live updates for all the latest news, photos, fan theories and more.

New York Post - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Thousands evacuated as Greek, Turkish wildfires rage

Athens: A wildfire fanned by gale force winds on the southern Greek island of Crete has forced the evacuation of thousands of residents and tourists,...

Peninsula Qatar - World - 11 hours ago

Wildfires prompt evacuations from Greek island Crete -- Firefighters struggled to gain control over a massive wildfire burning on the Greek island of Crete, as powerful winds fanned the flames.

Firefighters struggled to gain control over a massive wildfire burning on the Greek island of Crete, as powerful winds fanned the flames.

CBS News - World - 11 hours ago

Federal contractors improperly dumped wildfire-related asbestos waste at L.A. area landfills

Cleanup crews contracted by the Army Corp of Engineers dumped asbestos-tainted wildfire debris in landfills that they shouldn't have, according to government records.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 12 hours ago

Tourists and homeowners evacuated after wildfire rips through Crete

A wildfire is raging in Crete while large parts of Greece remain under an orange fire warning

Independent UK - World - 13 hours ago

Crete wildfire latest: Tourists and homeowners forced to evacuate

Greek fire department warns that risk of further wildfires remains high after more than 1,500 evacuated

Independent UK - World - 15 hours ago

Elderly man dies as wildfires rage in Turkiye, forcing evacuations and road closures

Firefighters on Thursday discovered the body of an elderly man after dousing a wildfire near a village in western Turkiye, while crews elsewhere continued to battle another blaze that closed a highway and forced some residents to be evacuated from their homes.

CTV News - Politics - 15 hours ago

Hundreds evacuated as Greece wildfire rages on Crete

ATHENS: A wildfire fanned by gale-force winds on the southern Greek island of Crete has forced the evacuation of residents and tourists, officials said on Thursday (Jul 3). Hot, dry weather in Greece, which is not unusual for this time of year, has heightened the risk of a repeat of the summer wildfires th

Channel NewsAsia - World - 15 hours ago

Rising global temperatures pose big challenges for cities and fuel talk of "urban heat islands." What are they?

Rising global temperatures pose big challenges for city living and fuel talk of "urban heat islands." What are they and why do they matter?

Deutsche Welle - World - 16 hours ago

Wildfire forces evacuation of thousands on Greek island of Crete -- , -- Wildfire forces evacuation of thousands on Greek island of Crete

The blaze has been raging since Wednesday and fire crews say the conditions are creating new flare-ups, making containment efforts extremely difficult.

BBC News - Science - 17 hours ago

Heat wave cooks Europe as 1,000 flee wildfire on Greece's Crete

A wildfire on the Greek island of Crete forced the evacuation of more than 1,000 people and scorched forests and olive groves Thursday, as hundreds of...

Daily Sabah - World - 17 hours ago

Tourists evacuated in Crete as wildfire whipped up by gale-force winds

More than 1,500 people have been told to leave their homes and hotels

WalesOnline - World - 19 hours ago

Is it safe to travel to Crete amid 'dangerous' wildfires?

Thousands of people have been evacuated from the tourist hotspot, but what’s the current UK advice for travelling to Greece?

Evening Standard - World - 19 hours ago

Firefighters battle raging wildfire on Greek island of Crete

Watch as wildfires blaze across the Greek island of Crete, as thousands of people have been forced to evacuate. Footage captured on Wednesday (2 July) shows billows of smoke and amber flames rising from the island, as emergency service workers can be seen rushing to the scene. Gale-force winds have fanned the blaze, which broke out yesterday and now extends over at least 6km.

Independent UK - World - 20 hours ago

What are urban heat islands?

Rising global temperatures pose big challenges for city living and fuel talk of "urban heat islands." What are they and why do they matter?

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 20 hours ago

At least 1,500 evacuated as massive wildfire rips through Greek island

Fast-moving blaze destroys homes and rental properties

Independent UK - World - 21 hours ago

Crete: Greek firefighters battle wildfire as some areas evacuated

More than 155 firefighters battled flames in the municipality of Ierapetra

Irish Times - World - 22 hours ago

Tourists evacuated as wildfire rages on Greek island of Crete

‘It’s a very difficult situation. The fire is very hard to contain. Right now, they cannot contain it’ - Nektarios Papadakis, civil protection official

Evening Standard - World - 22 hours ago

Crete: Wildfire on Greek island prompts evacuations

More than 1,500 residents and tourists were evacuated in Crete, as strong winds further fanned the flames. Firefighters are still trying to contain the blaze.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 23 hours ago

Japan islanders sleepless after 900 earthquakes in two weeks -- , -- Japan islanders sleepless after 900 earthquakes in two weeks

"Everyone's exhausted. We just want it to stop," says one resident of the Tokara islands.

BBC News - Science - 23 hours ago

Islanders sign two more on Day 2 of NHL free agency

Mathieu Darche continued to check boxes off his to-do list Wednesday.

New York Post - Sports - 1 day ago

150 National Guard troops moved from LA immigration mission to help battle wildfires

Roughly 150 California National Guard troops working in Los Angeles for more than three weeks guarding federal property from immigration protesters and providing protection to federal agents making arrests have been reassigned to help prepare for wildfire season.

Stars and Stripes - US News - 1 day ago

Love Island Recap: Mean Girls

A week of perceived betrayals and organized bullying mercifully comes to an end.

New York Magazine - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Federal judge blocks mass layoffs and reorganization plans at HHS -- A federal judge in Rhode Island has blocked the Department of Health and Human Services from implementing mass layoffs and overhauling some of its sub-agencies. -- Jul 1

A federal judge in Rhode Island has blocked the Department of Health and Human Services from implementing mass layoffs and overhauling some of its sub-agencies.

CBS News - Health - 1 day ago

This pinecone-sized device could transform the fight against wildfires

In the multibillion-dollar global fight against wildfires, early detection is critical. Satellites, drones, thermal cameras and manned lookout towers are just some of the tools currently used to alert authorities and first responders to imminent threats.

CTV News - Science - 1 day ago

Video: Massive wildfires break out in Spain

Videos posted on social media show flames and towering plumes of smoke in the Catalonia region of Northeastern Spain.

Aljazeera - Environment - 1 day ago

Hottest locations in Europe's 46C heatwave after two die in wildfire

Europe has faced an "exceptional" heatwave, prompting heat alerts throughout the region

Independent UK - World - 1 day ago

Newsom calls on Trump to boost wildfire preparedness and 'make America rake again'

Gov. Newsom challenged the Trump administration to match the state's investments in wildfire preparedness. In response, the administration criticized Newsom's own funding cuts.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 1 day ago

Pentagon releases 150 National Guard troops from security mission deployment in LA as wildfire threats mount

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth approved the release of California National Guard troops from a federal mission in response to wildfire concerns.

Fox News - US News - 2 days ago

UK sees hottest day of the year so far and Turkey battles wildfires in Europe heatwave

Two people have died in Italy and Portugal and Spain recorded their highest-ever June temperatures this week.

BBC News - Science - 2 days ago

Islanders are being asked to help track the rare smooth greensnake this summer - Thinh Nguyen - News - Canada - PEI - | June 28 - |

If you spot a smooth greensnake in the wild on Prince Edward Island, the province’s Forests, Fish and Wildlife division wants to hear from you. Officials are hoping to gather data on the elusive reptile, considered the rarest snake on the Island.

CBC News - Technology - 2 days ago

Modon launches Wadeem, its first residential plots community on Hudayriyat Island

Modon has announced the launch of Wadeem, its first residential plots release on Hudayriyat Island to offer discerning buyers the opportunity to design

Albawaba - Business - 2 days ago

Turkey airport grounds all flights as out of control wildfire traps tourists

No flights could land at or take off from Adnan Menderes Airport, which serves the coastal city of Izmir, for several hours

WalesOnline - World - 3 days ago

Video: Over 1,000 firefighters tackle wildfires in Turkiye's Izmir

Video shows residents in western Turkey desperately trying to stop the spread of wildfires.

Aljazeera - Environment - 3 days ago

Wildfires ravaging Europe threaten 'countless' animals

The recent forest fires that continue to rampage across European countries are affecting vital ecosystems and countless numbers of domestic animals and...

Daily Sabah - Environment - 5 days ago

Flaw in Edison's equipment in Sylmar sparked two major wildfires in last six years, lawyers say

Southern California Edison’s admission that its equipment may have ignited the Hurst fire in the San Fernando Valley on Jan. 7 is being seized on by lawyers suing the company for another fire in the same area.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 5 days ago

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez Wed on Venice's San Giorgio Island

Jeff Bezos was all smiles, waving to crowds as he left the hotel for his wedding to Lauren Sanchez.

Inside Edition - Entertainment - 6 days ago

Love Island USA tells viewers to stop harassing contestants: 'Remember they're real people' -- Natalie Stechyson -- News

Love Island USA — currently the most-watched streaming reality show in the U.S. — has issued a rare and serious warning to its many fans that harassing its contestants will not be tolerated.

CBC News - Entertainment - 7 days ago

How the People of the Chagos Islands Won Back the Right to Return to Their Homelands

After 50 years of struggle, Chagossians won a major victory over the most powerful governments in the world.

The Nation - World - 7 days ago

A look inside Crane Clean Energy Center at Three Mile Island nuclear plant [video]

Take a look inside Crane Clean Energy Center and hear from community leaders during the site's celebration event

Lancaster Online - Top Stories - 8 days ago

Film, TV & Streaming -- These Miami Bars Are Hosting 'Love Island' Watch Parties

The show that's taken over your social media feed is now taking over some of your favorite Miami venues.

Miami New Times - Entertainment - 8 days ago

Teen Brawl Erupts At Coney Island Beach Amid Heatwave; 16 Arrested

As per the NYPD, the cause of the brawl remains unclear, but no serious injuries have been reported. Charges are pending against those arrested, with investigations ongoing.

International Business Times - US News - 9 days ago

Film, TV & Streaming -- These 5 Phoenix bars are hosting 'Love Island' watch parties

Gather all your mamacitas and sip a Hurricane Huda at these Valley spots streaming Season 7 of "Love Island."

Phoenix New Times - Entertainment - 10 days 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 - 13 days ago

Hawaii Coast Guard Crew Wraps Up Enforcement Mission in Cook Islands -- The Lane, a 270-foot Medium Class Endurance Cutter arrived in Hawaii in late 2023 to serve as the U.S. Coast Guard's first...

The Lane, a 270-foot Medium Class Endurance Cutter arrived in Hawaii in late 2023 to serve as the U.S. Coast Guard’s first “Indo-Pacific Support Cutter” exclusively devoted to operations in Oceania.

Military.com - Opinion - 15 days ago

Lopez: Five months after wildfires, it's still PTSD for animals: Pets trying to shake depression

'Dogs see the world in patterns — that’s how we’re able to train them. The No. 1 thing is to create a new normal.'

Los Angeles Times - Health - 19 days ago

As US braces for 'significant' wildfires, Trump's agriculture secretary addresses Forest Service departures

Democrats accused President Trump of decimating the Forest Service ahead of wildfire season, but USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins says the agency is "lean" and "effective."

Fox News - Environment - 1 month ago

Sawmills act to relieve wildfire threat from Hurricane Helene debris

Sawmills near areas ravaged by Hurricane Helene are clearing forests of debris that could become wildfire fuel. The effort could boost domestic timber production.

Fox News - Environment - 1 month ago

Equatorial Guinea prevails in dispute with neighboring Gabon over oil-rich islands

Judges at the top U.N. court have sided with the West African country of Equatorial Guinea in a fight with neighboring Gabon over the ownership of three largely uninhabited oil-rich islands.

AP News - World - 1 month ago

In Panama, Indigenous Guna prepare for climate exodus from a second island home -- Euan Wallace

UGGUBSENI and ISBERYALA, Guna Yala, Panama — “Our ancestors fought for this land,” says Jair Goporas, 21. He leans forwards into the dim glow of a bare bulb, his eyes shining from a face streaked with red and black paint. “Our ancestors told us: Don’t forget what happened here.” In a square just outside the […]

Mongabay - Environment - 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 - 2 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 - 4 months ago

Donald Trump rails against California officials as wildfire spreads in and around Los Angeles

President-elect Donald Trump railed Sunday against the "incompetent pols" who are in charge of fighting the wildfires in Southern California.

Washington Times - World - 5 months ago

Trump rails against California officials as wildfire spreads in and around Los Angeles

President-elect Donald Trump railed Sunday against the "incompetent pols" who are in charge of fighting the wildfires in Southern California.

Washington Times - US News - 5 months ago

Trump to challenge Newsom on California's water policies amid uncontrolled wildfires

President-elect Donald Trump is preparing to use executive action to force California to funnel more water to the southern part of the state, after a water shortage helped fuel devastating fires in Lo

Washington Times - Top Stories - 5 months ago

Musk says SpaceX will provide free Starlink internet in L.A. as wildfires continue

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced Thursday that his company would provide free internet access via its Starlink terminals to those affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles.

Washington Times - Technology - 5 months ago

'World's largest' coral discovered in Solomon Islands

The ‘mega’ coral is longer than a blue whale and is in glowing health despite warming seas that bleach others of its kind

Telegraph UK - World - 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 - 7 months ago

FEMA Told Victims of New Mexico's Largest Wildfire It Can't Pay for Emotional Harm. A Judge Will Likely Rule It Must.

Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire victims sued the agency because it will compensate them only for losses that come with a price tag. Victims say the law allows them to be paid for the stress of fleeing the blaze and the toll of losing their possessions.

ProPublica - Environment - 8 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 - 8 months ago

Beryl, the first major storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, has the Caribbean's Windward Islands in its sights

Even as some social media users focused on “hurricane history” being made, Caribbean netizens were feeling deeply anxious.

Global Voices - Science - 9 months ago

As Jamaica braces for a direct hit, relief efforts have begun for islands shattered by Hurricane Beryl

Weather experts may be fascinated by Beryl's exceptionality, but those who have been routinely battered fear that all the factors that make Beryl stand out may well become the norm.

Global Voices - Science - 1 year ago