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Record heat wave fueling multiple California wildfires
Firefighters working in record heat are making progress against a wall of flames north of Sacramento that's forced thousands to leave their homes. Meanwhile, about 200 miles south of Oroville, the fast-moving French Fire triggered evacuation ...California -
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California grapples with extreme heat and wildfires
The West Coast is sizzling under extreme heat, with several cities reaching temperatures 15 to 30 degrees above normal for this time of year. The intense heat and dry brush are also fueling wildfires near Yosemite National Park and in Northern ...California -
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California’s Excessive Heat Challenges Inland Homeowners
Residents moved to Mountain House, Calif., to escape soaring housing costs near the coast. Now, they just have to survive the searing summer heat.California -
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Four major wildfires burn in California amid severe heat wave
Thousands of people in Oroville, California, are under evacuation orders Wednesday because of a fast-moving wildfire. It's one of four major fires in the state, which is in the middle of a heat wave that is expected to last until next week.California -
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California firefighters battling Thompson Fire contend with simmering heat
With most of California trapped in an unrelenting heat dome, the high temperatures are creating major challenges for firefighters battling the massive Thompson Fire near Oroville, which has forced the evacuation of thousands of people. Elise ...California -
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Firefighters battle massive California wildfire amid blistering heat
A massive wildfire has now burned more than 3,500 acres in northern California, and officials say triple-digit heat is making the battle all the more difficult. More than 140 million Americans were under heat alerts in the West and other parts of ...California -
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Evacuations ordered as new California wildfire ignites in scorching heat wave
Scorching temperatures on the Fourth of July fueled wildfires in California that have burned through the night.California -
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Thompson Fire rages in Northern California amid heat wave
Crews are still trying to contain the Thompson Fire in Northern California as a new fire spreads further south in Mariposa County. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston is following new developments with the French Fire and other wildfires in ...California -
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Evacuation orders issued for latest California wildfire amid scorching heat wave
The French Fire in Mariposa County has burned more than 840 acres since erupting Thursday and is 5% contained as of Friday morning, according to fire officials.California -
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Slow-moving heat wave and wildfires pose threat in California
A brutal, slow-moving and potentially historic heat wave is intensifying on the West Coast and raising wildfire risks in California. In Sacramento, temperatures could top 111 degrees today, while a nearby wildfire has already destroyed over two ...California -
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June's tumbling heat records portend another summer of extremes
Parts of Arizona, Nevada and Texas just endured their hottest June on record, where sweltering conditions shattered several long-standing marks. -
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"Dangerous" heat expected to spread up West Coast, break records
The National Weather Service said record-breaking temperatures can be expected throughout the weekend. -
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West Coast historic heat wave could break all-time records
The western U.S. is facing a historic heat wave with alerts issued even for coastal cities, including Los Angeles and San Francisco. -
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Fast-moving California wildfire forces thousands to evacuate amid scorching heat wave
Fueled by extreme heat, bone-dry brush and strong winds, the fast-moving Thompson fire has scorched nearly 4,000 acres in just two days and destroyed multiple structures.California -
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'Extremely dangerous,' record-breaking heat wave takes hold across much of U.S.
A heat wave that's set to break daily temperature records across western and southern states through the weekend has been called "extremely dangerous." -
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Death Valley will hit 130 degrees and could break world record amid blistering heat wave
California’s Death Valley could reach a scorching 130 degrees next week and could come close to breaking its blistering world record as parts of the west, Southwest and Mid-Atlantic are under an intense heat wave forecast to intensify this weekend. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
AI Drones Threaten U.S. Forces
Swarms of cheap versions of a technology we invented could overrun the American military.Artificial Intelligence -
The Hill - Politics
Liz Cheney: Trump 'threatens to unravel our Republic'
Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) said in a post on X Thursday that former President Trump “threatens to unravel our Republic.” “Take a few minutes today to read David McCullough’s speech: ‘The Glorious Cause of America.' For 248 years, our freedom ...Donald Trump -
The New York Times - Top stories
They Shoot Owls in California, Don’t They?
An audacious federal plan to protect the spotted owl would eradicate hundreds of thousands of barred owls in the coming years.California -
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Hurricane Beryl lashes Jamaica with 140 mph winds and dangerous storm surge
Beryl lashed Jamaica with strong winds and storm surge and strong waves as the Category 4 hurricane brushed the southern coast of the island Wednesday, officials said. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Brown's Take: AI Threatens Tech Companies' Climate Commitments
The numbers are starting to roll in, and tech giants’ energy use is way up .Climate -
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Blazing wildfires force evacuations in California
Low humidity, gusty winds, and a dangerous heatwave are exacerbating fire risks in the northern part of the state.California -
Inc. - Business
As AI Rises, Startup Anthropic Wants Others to Invent Tools to Measure Whether It’s Safe or Threatening
To keep AIs safe, Anthropic is offering grants to third parties to develop benchmarks that will assess the effectiveness and potential threats from new AI models. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Michael Chandler angles for Conor McGregor at Sphere again – and threatens to flip for Islam Makhachev title shot
Maybe Michael Chandler is going on the offensive in his fight with Conor McGregor – and dangling his own title shot. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Video: Nate Diaz loses cool, threatens influencer N3on after getting trolled at press conference
Watch Nate Diaz go off on influencer N3on after getting trolled in the pre-fight press conference for boxing match vs. Jorge Masvidal. -
The Hill - Politics
California budgets $12M for reparations laws: What to know
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed off on the planned spending as part of the state's new $297.9 billion budget last weekend.California -
The New York Times - Top stories
26,000 Evacuate as Wildfire Spreads in Northern California
The fire has burned more than 3,000 acres and threatened residents of Oroville, near the town of Paradise, which was destroyed by a wildfire in 2018.California -
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California's Thompson Fire forces evacuations, destroys homes
The Thompson Fire has forced evacuations in Butte County, California, as firefighters try to contain flames that spread across 3,000 acres. CBS News Sacramento's Rachel Wulff reports from Oroville.California -
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Fast-moving Northern California wildfire forces evacuations
The Thompson Fire broke out Tuesday near the Northern California city of Oroville amid extreme heat and has forced thousands of people to flee their homes. The blaze is burning out of control in the same county as the town of Paradise, the site of ...California -
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California wildfire forces evacuations for 28,000 people
The Thompson Fire has burned through more than 3,500 acres in Butte County, California, since it started Tuesday morning, prompting the evacuations of over 28,000 people. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston reports.California -
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WATCH: Sea lion charges toward beachgoers in California
A defensive sea lion mother was seen charging at people on a beach in San Diego.California -
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Firefighters working to contain Thompson Fire in Northern California
The Thompson Fire burning in Northern California is only 7% contained as of Thursday afternoon as firefighters try to get a handle on the blaze. CBS News' Elise Preston reports from Oroville. Then, meteorologist Jessica Burch joins with the latest ...California -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
How to Dress for a Heat Wave: Tips for Staying Cool
As temperatures rise, a reader wonders how to dress for sweaty summers while maintaining a sense of style. -
ESPN - Sports
Sources: Burks, Heat agree to 1-year contract
Alec Burks, who averaged nearly 18 points per game for the Knicks after OG Anunoby was injured in the playoffs, has reached a one-year deal with the Heat, sources told ESPN. -
ABC News - Health
India is likely undercounting heat deaths, affecting its response to increasingly harsh heat waves
Months of scorching temperatures sometimes over 50 degrees Celsius (122 Fahrenheit) in parts of India this year left hundreds dead or ill -
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The Guardian - World
Nearly 30,000 people in northern California evacuated as raging wildfire spreads
Thompson fire near Oroville destroys homes and vehicles as state simmers in brutal and potentially historic heatwave. Thousands of homes are under threat from a raging wildfire that erupted in northern California on Tuesday, as the state simmers ...California -
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Wildfire near Sacramento, California, torches more than 2,000 acres
A wildfire north of Sacramento, California, fueled by oppressively high temperatures has burned more than 2,000 acres. It's one of multiple wildfires the state is fighting. CBS News Sacramento reporter Rachel Wulff has more.California -
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Thompson Fire in Northern California forces thousands to evacuate as blaze rages uncontained
More than 28,000 people have been ordered to evacuate their homes due to a wildfire in northern California, officials said Wednesday.California -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Microsoft to Pay $14.4 Million to Resolve Leave Discrimination Claims in California
The California Civil Rights Department alleged that employees who used parental and other types of protected leave received lower bonuses and unfavorable performance reviews.California