Fire lab scientist says we're not doing enough to prevent more wildfires

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 - 8h

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 - 1d

More NOAA Employees May Be Let Go, Making 20% of Staff Cut

Together with recent firings and resignations, the new cuts could hamper the National Weather Service’s ability to produce lifesaving forecasts, scientists say.

The New York Times - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

What to do while waiting for stock market-minded Trump to say enough is enough

Don't close your eyes. Just keep looking. Maybe the cavalry is on the horizon, it's just the rhetorical smoke that's blocking it.

CNBC - 2d

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 - 2d

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 - 1d

Tim Walz says he and Harris were too ‘safe’ during 2024 presidential campaign

Former vice-presidential candidate claims pair should have held more in-person events around the US. Tim Walz has said he and Kamala Harris were too “safe” during their 2024 election campaign, with ...

The Guardian - 3d

More couples are choosing lab-grown diamonds over natural stones for engagement rings. Here’s why

Lab-grown diamonds outpace natural stones when it comes to engagement rings. Here’s why, and what to consider when shopping.

CNBC - 1d

Nasa announces shuttering of two departments and office of chief scientist

Office of technology, policy and strategy and one covering DEI initiatives were eliminated in line with ‘efficiency’ cuts. Nasa announced on Monday it had eliminated the office of its chief ...

The Guardian - 1d

Switzerland told it must do better on climate after older women’s ECHR win

Council of Europe says Swiss government failing to respect human rights court’s ruling on emissions. Europe live – latest updates The Swiss government has been told it must do more to show ...

The Guardian - 4d

Canadian brewery offering 'Presidential Pack' of 1,461 beers: 'Just enough' for next 4 years

It's "just enough to get through the full presidential term," the brewery says.

The Hill - 2d

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 - 3d

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 - 2d

LGBTQ groups call on Democrats to 'do more' to protect their rights

LGBTQ rights groups are asking the Democratic Party to “do more” to protect the rights of gay and transgender Americans in the face of threats from the Trump administration and a growing divide ...

The Hill - 1d

NOAA to potentially cut more than 1,000 additional employees

NOAA previously fired 880 employees on Feb. 27, the majority of which were probationary staff with fewer than two years in their positions.

CBS News - 2d

Trump cancels $400 million in federal funds to Columbia University

The Trump administration announced Friday that it is canceling $400 million in federal grants to Columbia University, saying the school is not doing enough to protect its Jewish students against ...

NBC News - 3d

Infant, woman killed, 10 injured in house fire chief called "hellish"

An infant and woman were killed and ten other people hurt in a house fire in Cincinnati that the city's fire chief described as "hellish."

CBS News - 1d

AI can steal your voice, and there's not much you can do about it

It's easy to bypass steps voice cloning services have taken to prevent non-consensual voice cloning, according to the report.

NBC News - 1d

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 - 3d

More than 1,000 people killed in two days of clashes in Syria, war monitor says

About 745 civilians among those killed in fighting in Latakia province between security forces and fighters loyal to former president Assad. More than 1,000 people, including 745 civilians, were ...

The Guardian - 3d

Hit by ‘Gut Punches,’ Scientists Band Together to Protest Trump

Stand Up for Science aims to revive a movement that started in 2017, but with an all-new team and a more focused vision.

The New York Times - 5d

Elon Musk Says X Outages Were Caused by a Cyberattack From Ukraine

The billionaire’s social media site X suffered outages, and Tesla’s stock tanked on Monday.

The New York Times - 1d

NOAA set to fire 1,029 more employees

Staffing levels at the nation's already hobbled weather, climate and oceans agency could take a further nosedive in the days ahead. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will ...

The Hill - 1d

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 - 3d

A fire at a homeless shelter in Brazil kills 4 people

Authorities in Brazil say four people are dead after a fire at a shelter for the homeless in the country's southeast

ABC News - 1d

Backyard s'mores caused massive Long Island brush fires, investigators say

Dozens of investigators tasked with determining the origin of Saturday’s brush fires on Long Island have linked the blazes to a backyard in Manorville.

NBC News - 1d

Fired special counsel says he was preparing push to return all fired probationary employees to their job

Former special counsel Hampton Dellinger said he was planning to pursue legal action to restore all fired probationary workers back to their posts before a court failed to keep him in his role. ...

The Hill - 14h

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 - 2d

Covid’s Long-Term Effects on the Lungs, Gut, Brain and More

Five years on, scientists are starting to understand how the virus can lead to long-term, sometimes invisible changes.

The New York Times - 1d

CFPB employees say mass firing plans remain in place

Two employees of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) testified Tuesday that top officials’ plans to fire hundreds of workers remain intact, as a federal judge weighs whether to ...

The Hill - 11h

How the Best Leaders Use the 1-2-48 Rule to Be Happier and More Successful

If you’re not getting enough time off work, it’s time to change that. Here’s how.

Inc. - 1d

Do spring games hurt more than they help? A look at the changes being made

With more schools opting out of spring games, we examine the reasoning behind those decisions.

ESPN - 1d

This is how we do it: ‘After mutual cancer diagnoses we didn’t have sex for five years. Then we discovered toys …’

Jill and Bob became more like housemates than lovers during an illness-enforced break, but a delivery of sex toys brought back the fun How do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, ...

The Guardian - 3d

Hollywood's DEI commitments were slipping even before Trump. Now they're vanishing fast

There's been a slow retreat for years from diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at studios and entertainment companies, experts say.

Los Angeles Times - 4d

Bestselling author: This simple routine helps me feel happy and energized when I'm tired from work—I do it 'every week'

Mel Robbins says her 7-step, weekly reset can help you get rid of the Sunday scaries and feel fulfilled. Here's how to do it.

CNBC - 3d

Democrats unveil bill to reinstate veterans fired in Trump workforce cuts

Democrats are proposing a measure to reinstate veterans who were recently fired from the federal government without cause, which has affected an estimated 6,000 veterans who make up about 30 ...

The Hill - 1d

Only Liverpool’s best will be enough to beat ‘complete’ PSG, warns Arne Slot

Head coach ready for second-leg showdown at Anfield Luis Enrique says winners of last-16 tie will make final Arne Slot believes Liverpool must produce their best performance of the season to ...

The Guardian - 1d

Fire lab scientist says we're not doing enough to prevent more wildfires

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