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Jurassic-era trees have grown in Tasmania for millions of years. Now they face their biggest threat: fire
Pencil pines grow for more than a thousand years each, and only in Tasmania. As lightning fires become more common, humans must mobilise to protect them – or lose these ancients forever. Get our ...The Guardian - 1d -
University of Pittsburgh student missing on spring break trip to the Dominican Republic
International authorities are searching for a University of Pittsburgh student who disappeared while on a spring break trip to the Dominican Republic last week.NBC News - 7h -
Firing the Watchdogs | Sunday on 60 Minutes
Hampton Dellinger, former head of a federal watchdog agency, was among the first to be fired by President Trump. So were 18 inspectors general and the chief of the board that protects federal ...CBS News - 1d -
Arizona State fires women's hoops coach Adair
Arizona State has fired women's basketball coach Natasha Adair after three seasons of not making the NCAA tournament.ESPN - 1d -
Long Island brush fires prompt state of emergency
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a state of emergency on Saturday as crews battled several brush fires on Long Island.CBS News - 19h -
Federal funding cuts lead FEMA to cancel National Fire Academy courses
The cancellation of courses at National Fire Academy comes as the federally funded institution was set to welcome a new set of fire safety officers for training next week.CBS News - 1d -
WATCH: Endangered cheetah sanctuary breaks ground in Africa
Cheetah Conservation Fund founder Laurie Marker discusses her organization’s fight to save cheetahs throughout the continent.ABC News - 2d -
Breaking down the latest space launch mishaps
You may have noticed all the troubling launch and landing mishaps affecting private space missions lately, from two explosions of a SpaceX Starship to lunar landers that can't stay upright. Bill ...CBS News - 2d -
First firing squad execution in 15 years is carried out in South Carolina
South Carolina has conducted the first firing squad execution in the U.S. in over a decade. Brad Sigmon was pronounced dead at 6:08 p.m. last night, three minutes after sharpshooters fired their ...CBS News - 1d -
Brush fires erupt in New York amid strong winds
Brush fires have erupted in Long Island and near Brooklyn as strong winds in New York created an elevated risk of fire spread Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.NBC News - 1d -
Brush fire on Long Island that has scorched 400 acres is 80% contained
A brush fire on New York’s Long Island that has burned 400 acres and prompted a response from 80 fire departments and 600 personnel is now 80% contained, according to Suffolk County officials.NBC News - 2h -
Senate Republican says Musk ‘does not have the power to fire people’
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) said Sunday that tech billionaire Elon Musk “does not have the power to fire people.” "Elon Musk does not have the power to fire people. The president of the United States ...The Hill - 17h -
Investigators try to find the cause of New York brush fires
New York officials are investigating the origin of the brush fires on Long Island that have burned hundreds of acres though they are no longer visible. NBC News' Maya Eaglin reports on how much ...NBC News - 13h -
Firing squad witness describes execution: "My heart started pounding"
Jeffrey Collins was one of three media witnesses for the firing squad execution of Brad Sigmon. He has been a witness to 11 South Carolina executions.CBS News - 1d -
NC State fires Keatts a year after Final Four run
NC State fired Kevin Keatts as the school's men's basketball coach, making the move a year after he led the Wolfpack on an unexpected run to the Final Four.ESPN - 10h -
Watchdogs fired by Trump raise alarms over future of independent oversight
President Trump has fired several independent government watchdogs. They're now sharing warnings about what it could mean for federal oversight.CBS News - 8h -
3/9/2025: Firing the Watchdogs; The Settlement; A Method to this Madness
First, a report on the significance of President Trump firing independent government watchdogs. Then, a look inside the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy case. And, Dan Hurley: The 60 Minutes Interview.CBS News - 3h -
What America is losing as Trump fires independent government watchdogs
President Trump has fired heads of offices and agencies tasked, since Watergate, with protecting federal workers and whistleblowers. Scott Pelley reports on what's happening to independent watchdogs.CBS News - 8h -
North Korea fires several ballistic missiles after the US and South Korea began military drills
South Korea's military says North Korea has fired several ballistic missiles into the seaABC News - 30m -
DOJ Reinforces Demand to Break Up Google’s Search Monopoly
In a court filing on Friday, the government signaled a continuation of tough regulatory pressure on the search giant.The New York Times - 2d -
Newsom breaks with party on transgender athletes in women's sports, sparking backlash
California's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, an LGBTQ ally, broke with his party, saying that transgender athletes playing in female sports is "deeply unfair."ABC News - 1d -
North Korea fires ballistic missiles after U.S., South start annual drills
North Korea fired several ballistic missiles into the sea after South Korean and U.S. troops began their large annual combined drills, Seoul said.CBS News - 24m -
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‘Etched in my mind’: witness to South Carolina firing squad execution describes killing
Brad Sigmon was executed on Friday for the murders of his ex-girlfriend’s parents in 2001. A reporter for the Associated Press who watched as South Carolina executed a convicted murderer by firing ...The Guardian - 1d -
Andrew Gutman, Leonardo Barroso rally Fire to 3-1 victory in home opener for Dallas
Defenders Andrew Gutman and Leonardo Barroso scored two minutes apart late in the second half of Barroso’s league debut and the Chicago Fire spoiled FC Dallas’ home opener with a 3-1 victoryABC News - 1d -
China returns fire in Trump’s trade war
Tariff salvo on US agricultural goods, Greenland goes to the polls and investors discover if buying Lego is still funFinancial Times - 13h -
Fired Federal Workers Face a Sluggish Job Market
Unemployment is low, but there isn’t much room to move around — especially for those with highly government-specific skills.The New York Times - 4h -
A resort entirely staffed and run by women in Sri Lanka seeks to break gender barriers
Sri Lanka has opened its first resort that's entirely operated and managed by womenABC News - 2d -
North Dakota star Treysen Eaglestaff scores record-breaking 51 points in Summit League tourney quarterfinals
Eaglestaff's 51 points is the first 50-burger for a men's player since 2022CBS Sports - 1d -
Francisco Alvarez injury: Mets catcher to miss 6-8 weeks after breaking hamate bone
Luis Torrens is expected to step in as the starting catcherCBS Sports - 15h -
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star nine away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL record
At his current pace, Ovechkin could surpass 'The Great One' before the end of the seasonCBS Sports - 8h -
Bills' Josh Allen signs record-breaking contract that includes $250 million guaranteed, per report
The league's MVP has hit the jackpotCBS Sports - 6h -
Sugarbush Reporter Was Not Fired for Viral JD Vance-Related Snow Update
A snow conditions update at Sugarbush featured an employee’s thoughts on the Trump administration before a visit from JD Vance. The posts were deleted, but she kept her job.The New York Times - 4d -
They Can Still Make Art and Music After Fleeing the L.A. Fires
Two evacuees took items with them that allowed them to play songs and paint after losing their homes.The New York Times - 1d -
Tribes, Native American students sue over Bureau of Indian Education firings
The lawsuit was filed against the heads of the Interior Department, the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Office of Indian Education Programs.CBS News - 1d -
Firing Squad Execution Witness Recounts Experience: A Rifle Crack, Then Silence
One of the three media witnesses to the execution of Brad Sigmon in South Carolina on Friday describes what he saw.The New York Times - 15h -
Tribes and Students Sue Trump Administration Over Firings at Native Schools
More than one quarter of the staff members at the only two federally run colleges for Native students were cut in February.The New York Times - 9h -
Musk Doesn’t Understand Why Government Matters
If a business fails, it’s not a big deal. When government services break down, people can die.The New York Times - 1d -
Bracketology Bubble Watch: It's crunch time for NCAA Tournament hopefuls as regular season comes to a close
Jerry Palm breaks down this weekend's games involving teams on the bubble to make the Big DanceCBS Sports - 1d -
DK Metcalf traded to Pittsburgh Steelers: Fantasy football fallout
Fantasy football analyst Matt Harmon breaks down the major deal the Steelers made to acquire the veteran receiver.Yahoo Sports - 5h