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ClimateWatch: Exploring the connection between wildfires and climate change
In this episode of "ClimateWatch," CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at the impact wildfires have had on the United States and how climate change is playing a role.CBS News - 20h -
South Carolina woman arrested in connection with Myrtle Beach wildfire
A woman accused of igniting a more than 2,000 acre wildfire last week in South Carolina, threatening the lives and homes of hundreds, has been arrested and charged, officials said on Friday.NBC News - Mar. 8 -
POC Obex Connect Headset Review: Loud and Clear
POC’s Obex Connect headset turned me into a music-on-the-mountain person.Wired - Mar. 6 -
Wildfires are complicating cancer care: Study
Wildfires and other climate-induced weather extremes are posing an increased threat to cancer patients by shifting their treatment trajectories and access to care, a new study has determined. ...The Hill - 3d -
Video shows wildfires burning across Oklahoma
Several wildfires have burned across Oklahoma destroying several homes and buildings, including the farmhouse of that state's Gov. Kevin Stitt.NBC News - 21h -
Xavi: I was too emotionally connected in Barça job
Former Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández says he was too emotionally connected to the Catalan club to deliver the sustained success demanded from him.ESPN - 6d -
California delegation pushes for Los Angeles County wildfire aid
California's congressional delegation urged Congress to approve federal funding to support recovery efforts after the Los Angeles County wildfires devastated communities across the Southern portion ...The Hill - Mar. 8 -
Fire lab scientist says we're not doing enough to prevent more wildfires
Mark Finney studies the science behind wildfires for a living. He believes we're not heeding lessons of the past.CBS News - 4d -
How rain in California threatened areas ravaged by wildfires
Atmospheric river rains in California threatened mudslides in areas where the wildfires swept through entire communities. CBS News' Carter Evans reports, and meteorologist Zoe Mintz has the latest ...CBS News - 2d -
Flooding, mudslides and a tornado hit wildfire-ravaged California
Southern California, which was scorched by wildfires in January, was hit by more extreme weather. A rare tornado touched down in Pico Rivera, which is in the L.A. area. Meanwhile, in Riverside ...CBS News - 2d -
After Colorado Wildfires, Two Families Saw Different Insurance Outcomes
Two neighboring families lost their houses in a Colorado wildfire. One was reimbursed for the contents of their home within seven weeks, and the other is still fighting.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Suspected cause of Long Island wildfires was a resident making s'mores: Police
The cause of the wildfires that swept through part of Long Island, New York, over the weekend is believed to have been a resident making s'mores, police said.ABC News - 5d -
Long Island Wildfires Began With Backyard S’mores, Police Say
The wildfires began accidentally when someone in Suffolk County tried to light a fire to make s’mores, officials said. They were fully contained by Monday.The New York Times - 5d -
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for March 15, #173
Is your name Tim? Do you know a Tim? Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, No. 173, for March 15, is calling you.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Oklahoma State softball, baseball teams return to field Sunday after wildfires hit Stillwater
The Oklahoma State softball and baseball teams had to cancel Friday and Saturday games because of wildfires in the areaYahoo Sports - 21h -
Want to Live Longer, Healthier, and Happier? Then Cultivate Your Social Connections
Chronic loneliness can increase cortisol and inflammation and weaken your immune system, says social scientist Kasley Killiam. She argues it’s time to accept that good quality social connections ...Wired - Mar. 7 -
Russia orders two people connected to British embassy to leave country
Kremlin accuses individuals of ‘intelligence and subversive activities’ in what appears to be latest in tit-for-tat diplomatic expulsions. Two people connected to the British embassy in Moscow have ...The Guardian - 5d -
Driver charged with attempted murder in connection with CarMax dealership crash
A 25-year-old man was charged with attempted murder in connection with a vehicle ramming incident that left several people injured at a Los Angeles-area CarMax dealership, court documents show.NBC News - 4d -
The Science-Backed Way to Save Your Relationship When Work Is Super Stressful: Connection Rituals
Entrepreneurship can be rough on relationships. Science suggests a simple way to keep your partnership strong anyway: connection rituals.Inc. - Mar. 7 -
Lloyd’s of London expects $2.3bn losses from California wildfires
Insurance market says fine art losses were limited because rich residents took such possessions with them. Lloyd’s of London expects losses of $2.3bn (£1.78bn) from the California wildfires that ...The Guardian - 6d -
Pacific Palisades pizzeria owner details recovery efforts from devastating wildfires
It's been just over two months since wildfires burned through Los Angeles, killing more than two dozen people and displacing tens of thousands. California officials say they've finished cleaning up ...CBS News - 5d -
L.A. officials issue evacuation warnings for wildfire-affected areas ahead of heavy rain
The Los Angeles Fire Department issued evacuation warnings on Tuesday for residents living in the areas of the city savaged by recent wildfires ahead of heavy rain and mudslides expected later this ...NBC News - 4d -
Just months after wildfires, a powerful storm forces evacuations again in southern California
Southern California is on alert as a powerful storm moves into the region, with parts of Los Angeles County given instructions to evacuate. It comes just two months after wildfires sparked and ...CBS News - 3d -
Boy, 14, charged in connection with death of Glasgow teenager
A vigil has been held by friends of Amen Teklay, who died after an incident in Glasgow last Wednesday.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
Woman's boyfriend arrested in connection with her 1989 disappearance
Robert Davis was the last person to see his girlfriend Barbara Lenz alive before she vanished in 1989, Iowa investigators said.CBS News - 4d -
Play Connections: Sports Edition. Tackle Today’s Puzzle.
Group sports terms that share a common thread.The New York Times - 3h -
How Leaders Can Transform Workplaces Into Spaces for Connection
Successful leaders recognize that the workplace isn’t a collection of tasks. It’s a social system that requires intentional design.Inc. - 4h -
The Extreme Weather Conditions That Drove the Carolina Wildfires
The wildifires in the Carolinas have followed months of whiplash weather—drought, followed by hurricane-fueled floods, and then more drought.Wired - Mar. 8 -
Long Island Wildfire Is Under Control, Officials Say
The last of four blazes that began in Suffolk County on Saturday has been put out, but Long Island and the Hudson Valley still faced a high fire risk on Sunday, officials said.The New York Times - 6d -
This Company Is Helping L.A. Residents Rebuild After the Wildfires
Ever tried to nail down a contractor? It’s not easy. That’s why Realm exists.Inc. - 2d -
Forecasters Warn of ‘Wildfire Outbreak’ Across Texas and Oklahoma
Strong winds and dry conditions could help fuel fires in parts of the Southwest and the Plains on Friday.The New York Times - 2d -
Wildfires Are One of Hurricane Helene’s Lasting Legacies
A number of fires broke out in the Southeastern US last week. Hurricane-downed trees may have helped fuel the flames, experts say.Wired - 1d -
Wildfires Quickly Spread Across Texas and Oklahoma
In Oklahoma alone, more than 150 blazes were burning, which have destroyed almost 300 structures and killed at least one person.The New York Times - 21h -
2 men arrested in connection with gang rape in India, police say
The women were stargazing with three male travelers when three other men approached, police said. One of the traveling men died.CBS News - Mar. 8 -
14-Year-Old Boy Arrested in Connection With Fatal Newark Police Shooting
The boy, who has not been named, was charged with murder, attempted murder and possessing illegal weapons. The officer who died early Saturday morning was identified as Detective Joseph Azcona.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Ministers to shake up clean power project grid connections
Changes come as part of package of reforms aimed at accelerating planning decisionsFinancial Times - 5d -
New Orleans Saints sign veteran defensive lineman with connections to the coaching staff
The New Orleans Saints are reportedly signing one of Brandon Staley's former defensive linemen. Jonah Williams could help install the new system.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
What Makes Your Brand Stand Out?
If your brand is for everyone, who truly connects with it?Inc. - 4d -
Los Angeles Wildfires Leave Residents Worried About Contaminated Soil
Federal agencies are removing topsoil from burned areas but will not test it for contaminants. So scientists and residents are testing fire-affected properties themselves.The New York Times - 6d -
Wildfire researchers replicate "firenado" and other fire conditions in Montana lab
Tucked beneath snow-capped mountains in Missoula, Montana, there's a laboratory unlike any other in the country, where scientists are starting fires to better understand how they burn and how to ...CBS News - 4d