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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 - 1d -
Backyard s'mores named cause of 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 - 1h -
Unvaccinated New Mexico Resident Dies of Suspected Measles
The patient tested positive for the infection, but state health officials could not confirm that it was the cause of death.The New York Times - 3d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Toronto police search for suspects after mass shooting at pub opening
Toronto police are searching for three armed suspects after a mass shooting at a pub’s opening night left 12 people injured, including six hit by gunfire. Authorities say there were no fatalities, ...NBC News - 2d -
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 - 16h -
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 - 9h -
Three suspects at large after shooting at Toronto pub leaves a dozen injured
Police say suspects are male, with one in a black balaclava seen fleeing the scene at the Piper Arms in a silver car. Three suspects are at large after a mass shooting at the opening night of a pub ...The Guardian - 2d -
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 - 6h -
Twelve injured in shooting at Toronto pub
The three male suspects entered the pub and opened fire "indiscriminately" police say.BBC News - 2d -
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From an Alpine meadow to a Greek island: five of the best spring breaks in Europe
Our writers make the most of warm weather, smaller crowds and off-peak prices to visit their favourite spots, from the Baltic to the Bosphorus. ‘There’s a magic to sleeping surrounded by Alpine ...The Guardian - 14h -
Little moments make long-lasting impacts at PGA Tour Champions' Cologuard Classic
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Enhancing AI agents with long-term memory: Insights into LangMem SDK, Memobase and the A-MEM Framework
AI agents can forget instructions. Methods to improve memory retention will make agents more powerful and useful.VentureBeat - 5d -
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 - 2d -
India's rap rebel makes a comeback after battling addiction
Yo Yo Honey Singh, who transformed Indian hip-hop, has made a comeback after a long battle with drug abuse.BBC News - 1d -
Texas A&M-CC Islanders play the Houston Christian Huskies in Southland Tournament
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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 - 3d -
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 -
From the archives: Living near Three Mile Island
In 1980, one year after the partial meltdown at the Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating Station in Pennsylvania, citizens at a town hall protested plans to release radioactive krypton gas still ...CBS News - 1d -
A Lebanese Woman Fights for Women’s Rights in the Middle East
Lina Abou-Habib is fighting inequality, working to change laws that make it difficult for women to keep custody of their children and block residency for children in a mother’s home country.The New York Times - 3d -
Greenland's leader says Trump's threats are fueling mistrust of U.S.
Ahead of Greenland's election, its prime minister says Trump's rhetoric makes residents less inclined to accept his offer "to be a part of" the U.S.CBS News - 6h -
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 - 2d -
Syrians Demand Better Protection Amid a Spate of Kidnappings
When the new government took over, it dismissed the Assad regime police and other forces, leaving a security vacuum. Now, many residents fear going out after dark.The New York Times - 12h -
Altadena Residents Face High Costs as They Begin to Rebuild Their Homes
The realities of construction costs and insurance payments after the Eaton fire have set in for residents.The New York Times - 2d -
As Federal Cuts Brush Against Private Sector, Should Your Company Make a DOGE Contingency Plan?
A really good long-term business plan may include processes to follow in disaster scenarios. It’s something to think about, as Elon Musk’s DOGE teams upends the federal government and side effects ...Inc. - 2h -
Barbarian Director's Resident Evil Reboot Movie Gets A Release Date
Earlier this year, reports emerged that a new Resident Evil movie was in the works from Zach Cregger, the writer and director of Barbarian, a recent breakout horror hit. Now, after a reportedly ...GameSpot - 3d -
US Coast Guard investigates fuel spill off the tiny Puerto Rican island of Vieques
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Measles case confirmed in Maryland resident who recently travelled abroad
A Maryland resident with recent international travel has confirmed to be infected with a case of measles. The Maryland Department of Health and Howard County health officials announced Sunday that ...The Hill - 18h -
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 - 2h -
Ratcliffe backs Amorim, at United 'for a long time'
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has given his backing to manager Ruben Amorim and said the Portuguese coach will remain at the club "for a long time."ESPN - 46m -
Resident Evil Director Teases A "Different" House Of The Dead Movie, Could Start Shooting This Year
Barbarian director Zach Cregger may be helming the next Resident Evil movie , but Paul W.S. Anderson--the man who directed or produced the first six Resident Evil movies --is turning his ...GameSpot - 8h -
14-year-old charged with murder of Newark police officer
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with murder in the death of a Newark police officer, after shots were exchanged between police and a group.ABC News - 2d -
Unio aims bigger in Web3 gaming with new CEO Mark Long
Unio has made some big moves recently, hiring former Shrapnel boss Mark Long as its CEO.VentureBeat - 3d -
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 - 5h -
Shooting at Toronto pub wounds at least 12 people, police say
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Swiss police rescue two dogs kidnapped for over $1 million ransom
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