Years Destructive Fire

Free speech is under attack — and the nation’s leaders are adding fuel to the fire

Freedom of expression is an abstract notion that only works when a citizenry understands it and commits to its functioning.

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Blaze destroys multimillion-euro German fire station that had no alarms

Stadtallendorf fire station was not required to have alarms because it was classified as a building holding equipment. A state-of-the-art fire station in western Germany that was completed last ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Meta fires staff for ‘using free meal vouchers to buy household goods’

Facebook and Instagram owner reportedly dismisses about 24 workers for abusing $25 meal credit system. Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, has reportedly fired about 24 staff at its Los ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

More Forests Are on Fire, a Big Risk in Climate Change Fight

Carbon emissions from forest fires increased more than 60 percent globally over the past two decades, according to a new study.

World - The New York Times - October 17

Colsen tabletop fire pits recalled after 19 burn injuries

Recalled product sold nationwide can cause serious, potentially deadly burns in less than a second.

What Yahya Sinwar’s Death Could Mean for the Gaza Cease-Fire Talks

The killing of Hamas’s leader may allow Israel to claim victory and agree to a cease-fire, and new Hamas leadership could be more open to compromise. But neither side is likely to immediately ...

World - The New York Times - October 18

Hyundai Recalls Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles Over Fire Risk

Hyundai is recalling its hydrogen-powered SUVs from the 2019 through 2024 model years.

Business - Inc. - October 17

Biden Talks to Netanyahu About Sinwar’s Death and Getting to a Cease-Fire

After arriving in Berlin for previously scheduled meetings, the president said he was sending the secretary of state to Israel in the coming days.

World - The New York Times - October 18

Biden in Germany speaks of hope of a cease-fire in Gaza after Sinwar death

President Joe Biden is on his way back to the United States from a day of meetings in Berlin, appearing alongside German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and marking the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar as ...

Hamas says hostages won't be released without Israel cease-fire deal

Deputy Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya has confirmed Yahya Sinwar's death and said the remaining Oct. 7, 2023, hostages will not be released until a cease-fire deal is reached and Israeli troops ...

WNBA's Dallas Wings fire coach Latricia Trammell after 2 seasons

Sports - ABC News - October 18

Dallas Wings fire coach Latricia Trammell after 2 seasons

The Dallas Wings have fired coach Latricia Trammell