A number of fires broke out in the Southeastern US last week. Hurricane-downed trees may have helped fuel the flames, experts say. -
HUD rejects Asheville's Helene recovery plan because of its DEI targets
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rejected Hurricane Helene repair efforts in Asheville, N.C., because the city’s proposed recovery plan features a diversity, equity and ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Tree loss from hurricane leaves Asheville vulnerable to new climate shocks
Damage to trees in western North Carolina from Hurricane Helene was ‘extraordinary and humbling’ but urban areas face particular problems. The city of Asheville and its surrounding areas have been ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
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 -
Barcelona scoring sensastiona one goal away from matching Ronaldinho’s legacy
Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski is on the verge of reaching another milestone in his already illustrious career. The Polish forward is just one goal away from matching the tally of one of ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Saints, Hull KR and Salford through to last eight
St Helens defeat Leeds Rhinos, while Hull KR and Salford Red Devils beat Championship opposition in the Challenge Cup fourth round.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
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 -
Last chance for Darwin Núñez to turn laughter into legacy at Liverpool
Carabao Cup final offers Liverpool’s entertaining and erratic forward a chance to write himself into club folklore. The prevailing sensation while watching El Chavo del Ocho is to wonder how this ...The Guardian - 4d -
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 -
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 - Mar. 9 -
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 - 4d -
On the Run, a Hit Man Gives One Last Confession
Edgar Matobato says he killed again and again for former President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines. Now he’s trying to stay alive to testify.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Legacy of weight-loss pioneer remembered
Margaret Miles-Bramwell's colleagues remember her life and legacy ahead of her funeral on Monday.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
Doug Laughton, rugby league giant and one of the last survivors from Great Britain’s 1970s Ashes triumph
Doug Laughton, who has died aged 80, was one of the four surviving players from the last time Great Britain’s rugby league side triumphed against Australia in the Ashes, in 1970; he also had an ...Yahoo Sports - 9h -
Andrei Svechnikov Working Toward Return For Carolina Hurricanes
Carolina Hurricanes forward Andrei Svechnikov looks to be nearing a return to the lineup.Yahoo Sports - 21h -
The Last Of Us Season 2 Will Introduce One Of The Creepiest Infected Enemies From The Games
Ahead of its release next month on HBO Max, The Last of Us actor Pedro Pascal has begun speaking more about the second season of the show. Adapted from the critically acclaimed sequel, The Last ...GameSpot - 2d -
Nate Diaz wants title to complete UFC legacy; roasts promotion's current lack of star power
Nate Diaz wants to give it one more run in the UFC to chase gold. Diaz (21-13 MMA, 16-11 UFC) walked away from the promotion after a submission victory over Tony Ferguson at UFC 279 in September ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
'The Earth’s Not Falling Apart': Wild Drop Seventh Game In Last Ten
ST. PAUL - Despite losing seven of its last ten games, the Earth isn't falling in the eyes of the Minnesota Wild. Even after one of the most sluggish games of the year, the Wild have to flush a 5-1 ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
New evidence changes timeline of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's last days
Actor Gene Hackman's wife, Betsy Arakawa, called a medical concierge service in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Feb. 11 -- one day after authorities previously reported her last known activity, and two ...CBS News - 2d -
Barcelona missed out on generational talent last summer because of FFP restrictions
Barcelona’s pursuit of reinforcements last summer was met with several financial roadblocks, and one of the players who slipped through their grasp was Stade Rennes’ highly-rated talent, Desire Do...Yahoo Sports - 15h -
2025 NFL free agency: Chiefs re-signing Marquise 'Hollywood' Brown on one-year, $11M deal, per report
Brown signed a one-year deal with K.C. last offseasonCBS Sports - Mar. 8 -
Michigan State basketball falls one spot in final AP poll before NCAA Tournament
The Spartans fell one spot in the last AP poll before the NCAA TournamentYahoo Sports - 2d -
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 - Mar. 12 -
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 - 4d -
4 dead and at least 200 injured in Oklahoma wildfires
Four people have been killed and at least 200 injured in an outbreak of wildfires in Oklahoma, officials said.NBC News - 1d -
They were one of college basketball's worst teams. Now they own a historic turnaround.
Missouri was 0-18 in the SEC last season. Now they are one of the conference's top teams and an NCAA Tournament threatNBC News - 3d -
Modders Announce CS Legacy, A Standalone Counter-Strike 1.6 Remake
If you fondly remember the old days of Counter-Strike before newfangled inventions like the Source engine, we've got good news for you. The mod team behind CSPromod has announced CS: Legacy, a ...GameSpot - 1d -
Wide receiver Mike Williams is heading back to Chargers on one-year deal
Wide receiver Mike Williams, who was cut by the Chargers just last year in a move to get under the salary cap, is returning to the team on a one-year deal.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Commanders quarterback earned an unusual bonus for one play in 2024
Washington Commanders QB Jeff Driskel served as the third-string quarterback last season. He played one snap and received a bonus.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
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 -
How ex-Hurricane Elijah Roberts went from barely playing at UM to becoming NFL prospect at SMU
Elijah Roberts was part of a group of SMU players who kept an eye on the Hurricanes. “We were checking the scores at halftime, trying to see if they were winning or not,” Roberts said. Both the ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Guinness sees a surge in U.S. popularity ahead of St. Patrick's Day
As Dublin prepares for St. Patrick's Day celebrations, Guinness — a staple of the holiday — continues to grow in popularity in the U.S. Ed O'Keefe visits the Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Baltimore ...CBS News - 5d -
We're making one last buy Monday as the market decline picks up steam
We've been busy during Monday's sell-off.CNBC - Mar. 10 -
Girona star leading all of Europe in one goalscoring stat since start of last season
Girona star Cristhian Stuani has this weekend continued to build on his record as the most decisive substitute in Europe’s leading leagues.This comes owing to his exploits in Girona’s meeting with...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
'He Was Born To Be A Carolina Hurricane': Logan Stankoven Excited For New Adventure, Opportunity
The Carolina Hurricanes were the talk of the trade deadline yesterday as they ended up moving out winger Mikko Rantanen — who they had on their roster for just six weeks after acquiring him in a ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 8 -
Columbia announces disciplinary action for students who took over campus building last spring
Columbia University announced disciplinary actions on Thursday for students who took over a campus building last year during pro-Palestinian protests, a move that comes as the Trump administration ...The Hill - 6d -
Helen Schreider, Intrepid World Traveler, Is Dead at 98
She and her husband were the first people to travel the length of the Americas in an amphibious vehicle. But he was recognized for their accomplishments long before she was.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
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 - 6d -
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 - 5d -
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 - 1h
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