Brazilian firefighters battle national park wildfire that is enveloping Brasilia in smoke

Brush fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park contained, FDNY says

FDNY crews in Brooklyn's Prospect Park are monitoring for hot spots after battling a brush fire that consumed approximately two acres.

Eye Opener: Firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire near Los Angeles

Firefighters battle fast-moving wildfire near Los Angeles that's destroyed dozens of homes and forced thousands of people to evacuate. Also, President-elect Trump makes his first cabinet pick while ...

Large brush fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park under control: FDNY

Firefighters are battling large brush fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park.

How summer wildfires tore through Canada's Jasper National Park

This summer, wildfires tore through Canada's Jasper National Park, forcing thousands to evacuate and burning hundreds of homes. Experts even speculate that a fire tornado, formed by the perfect mix ...

California firefighters battle blaze

Firefighters in southern California are making progress against a wildfire that has destroyed more than 200 homes. The Mountain Fire started burning Wednesday morning and has charred more than ...

WATCH: Firefighter saves American flag from California wildfire

Firefighters in Ventura County, California, are battling a fast-moving wildfire that has consumed more than 10,000 acres since it began early Wednesday.

Massachusetts firefighters continue to battle stubborn brush fires across state

Firefighters in Massachusetts are continuing to battle stubborn brush fires across the state with officials urging residents to take precautions to help avoid sparking new blazes.

Smoke pollution from wildfires may be killing an extra 12,000 people a year, new research suggests

Global heating particularly increasing risk of death from smoke inhalation in Australia, South America, Europe and parts of Asia. Global heating is causing more of the planet to be burned from ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Hiking in South Korea's Seoraksan National Park

World - Yahoo News - October 14

Hiker found dead in Big Bend National Park in Texas

A hiker was found dead Monday along a trail in Big Bend National Park in Texas after rangers noticed a vehicle that had been parked for several days and launched a search, staff members said.

National Park Service grants Harris permit for up to 20K attendees at Ellipse rally

Vice President Harris’s Tuesday rally at the Ellipse is estimated to draw at least 20,000 attendees for her "closing argument," according to the campaign’s approved National Park Service permit. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 26

24-year-old hiker's body found in Texas' Big Bend National Park, officials say

Searchers found the body of a 24-year-old hiker on a rugged trail in Big Bend National Park in Texas Monday, the National Park Service says. The person's identity wasn't released.

Election Day 2024 live updates: Trump declares victory, claims 'powerful mandate'

Vice President Harris and former President Trump are awaiting the results of the presidential election, with the race remaining deadlocked and many pundits considering it a jump ball.

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Police and firefighters attacked with fireworks

Three teenagers are arrested as emergency workers are targeted with fireworks during Bonfire Night.

Kari Lake's office receives 'suspicious envelope' of unknown substance

Kari Lake, the GOP candidate for Senate in Arizona, received an envelope with an “unknown substance” at her campaign office building on Tuesday, Phoenix police said. The substance was “tested and ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Engine donated to help firefighters in Ukraine

World - Yahoo News - October 16

Firefighters attacked during Bonfire Night disorder

Police and firefighters were targeted by fireworks, bricks and bottles in pockets of disorder across Scotland.

Brazilian Fossil Hints at Older Origin for All Dinosaurs

The discovery may push back the emergence of the reptiles that once ruled the Earth, and clarify how dinosaurs like the Triceratops and Stegosaurus emerged.

Science - The New York Times - October 21

Brazilian soccer fan dies after ambush by rivals

Brazilian authorities said a Cruzeiro soccer fan has died after a roadside ambush by rival supporters in São Paulo state on Sunday morning.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

Brazilian police official chosen as the next head of Interpol

Brazilian police official Valdecy Urquiza will be the next chief of the global police organization Interpol

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

Judge rules against RNC, keeps North Carolina ballot envelope challenge in federal court

A federal judge on Thursday refused the Republican National Committee’s (RNC) request to send its challenge to North Carolina’s absentee ballot guidance back to state court, likely ending the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Mum of girl burned by firework warns of dangers

Bonfire night can turn from family fun to "hell" in a split second, said mum.

Future wildfires could trap tourists in Tahoe: Report

Welcome to The Hill's Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability The Big Story Future wildfires could trap tourists in Tahoe: Report Evacuations in certain parts of the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Fast-Growing Wildfires Are Especially Destructive, Study Shows

In recent decades, fast-growing blazes were responsible for an outsize share of fire-related devastation, scientists found using satellite data.

Science - The New York Times - October 25

Wildfires are becoming faster and more furious in the US West

Fast-growing flames have been responsible for the lion's share of U.S. wildfire-related damage in recent years, despite being relatively rare occurrences, a new study has found. Nearly 90 percent ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Rare Autumn Drought in Northeast Brings a Spate of Wildfires

Hundreds of fires are burning in New Jersey and Connecticut as the region experiences a spell of unusually warm fall weather.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 31

Wildfire emergency in Southern California threatens homes

A wildfire in Southern California grew to more than 10,000 acres, threatening homes and prompting evacuation orders. NBC News' Dana Griffin reports.

Southern California wildfire torches homes, forces evacuations

The nearly 20,000-acre Mountain Fire that erupted Wednesday in Ventura County, just north of Los Angeles, continues to grow with no containment. The wind-driven blaze has destroyed homes and forced ...

Southern California residents react to wildfire that destroyed their homes

A massive wildfire in Southern California has burned across more than 20,000 acres in Ventura County, destroying dozens of homes. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti spoke with residents ...

Dozens of homes destroyed in Southern California wildfire

More than 200 homes and structures have been damaged or destroyed in the Mountain Fire in Ventura County in Southern California. The blaze has scorched about 32 square miles. Firefighting efforts ...

Southern California wildfires destroy or damage hundreds of structures

More than 200 structures have been damaged or destroyed by wildfires in Southern California. Drought conditions have also caused wildfires in the Northeast. NBC News' Dana Griffin reports.

Pub garden smoking ban dropped from government plans

The Health Secretary said he didn't want to cause further harm to the hospitality industry in England.

How many people still smoke in the UK?

The government wants to create a smoke-free generation and restrict the sale and marketing of vapes.

How BHP is facing a record London lawsuit over a Brazilian dam disaster

Australian miner is fighting a multi-billion-pound claim brought by about 620,000 alleged victims

Business - Financial Times - October 20

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