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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 -
CBS News - Top stories
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 -
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 -
The New York Times - Top stories
How to Protect Yourself From Wildfire Smoke
Scientists are still studying the long-term health effects of smoke exposure. -
CBS News - Top stories
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 -
CBS News - Top stories
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 -
CBS News - Top stories
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 -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
All Kings, a Retreat for Men, Tackles Masculine Rage, Sadness and Trauma
After a weekend camping in the woods, a small group of guys — many of them former prisoners — hoped to leave healed. -
The Guardian - World
Does Australia need a sugar tax to tackle diabetes, and how would it work?
A parliamentary report says sugary drinks should be taxed to help stop the spread of obesity. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastEvery five minutes an ... -
ESPN - Sports
Kroos sorry after tackle ends Pedri's Euro 2024
Germany's Toni Kroos has apologised to Pedri after the Spain midfielder was ruled out of the rest of Euro 2024 with a knee injury. -
CBS News - Top stories
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 -
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 -
CBS News - Top stories
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 -
NBC News - Top stories
Lightning strike blamed for wildfire that killed 2 people in New Mexico village
A lightning strike caused the larger of two fires that has killed at least two people and destroyed or damaged more than 1,400 structures in the Village of Ruidoso, New Mexico, authorities said. -
NBC News - Top stories
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 -
NBC News - Top stories
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 -
ABC News - Top stories
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 -
The Guardian - World
Fast-moving wildfire erupts near Yosemite amid blistering heatwave
French fire grows to 840 acres, as millions across US west face sweltering temperatures and dry conditions. A fast-moving wildfire burning near Yosemite national park is threatening rural communities as millions of people in California and across ... -
CBS News - Top stories
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 -
ABC News - Top stories
Torrid heat bakes millions across US, setting records and fanning wildfires
Roughly 130 million people are under threat from a long-running heat wave that has shattered records with dangerously high temperatures -
CBS Sports - Sports
Biggest needs for AFC teams ahead of training camp: Chiefs offensive tackles, Steelers receivers top list
Training camp opens later this month for teams around the leagueNFL -
ABC News - Sports
Spain's Pedri ruled out of rest of Euros and Kroos apologises for tournament-ending tackle
Spain midfielder Pedri has been ruled out of the rest of the European Championship following a hefty challenge from Toni Kroos, who has apologised to the youngster -
The Guardian - World
Call me Keir: PM happy to be informal as he tackles first press questions
Starmer reveals relief at 10pm exit poll and pride in high number of state-educated, female cabinet ministers. • General election 2024: live news. Keir Starmer touched upon a number of difficult topics in his first press conference as prime ... -
ABC News - Top stories
Lightning strike blamed for wildfire that killed 2 people in New Mexico, damaged 1,400 structures
Authorities say a lightning strike caused the larger of two wildfires that has killed at least two people and destroyed or damaged more than 1,400 structures in New Mexico -
CBS News - Top stories
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