A federal judge in Boston has ruled the Trump administration can’t use an obscure clause relating to agency priorities to make funding cuts
July 18, 2026
Millions of people in the Great Lakes, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states are muddling through another day of unhealthy air from uncontrolled wildfires in Minnesota and Canada
July 18, 2026
Wildfire smoke is driving terrible air quality in major cities, but relief is coming
July 17, 2026
Why air quality can still be bad even if the sky doesn’t look smoky
July 18, 2026
Friday night’s game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Cleveland Guardians was postponed due to air quality concerns because of wildfire smoke from Canada and northern Minnesota
July 18, 2026
First responders in storm-battered Texas are again rushing to people trapped in high waters after more heavy rain widened the danger from floods that have killed at least two people and left hundreds more in need of rescue
July 17, 2026
Wildfire smoke blanketed the eastern U.S. from the Great Lakes to Washington, D.C. on Friday, floodwaters tore through Texas's Hill
July 18, 2026
It's unclear how much, if at all, smoke from Canadian wildfires will affect the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain on Sunday
July 17, 2026
Canadian premier calls Trump’s threat to add wildfire pollution costs to tariffs ‘unacceptable’
July 18, 2026
Taylor Farms pulling iceberg lettuce after tie to cyclospora outbreak
July 17, 2026
SpaceX is targeting Monday for another attempt to launch its Starship rocket after a last-second abort during engine ignition on Thursday, a brief
July 18, 2026
More than 100 homes were destroyed by fire on Friday near the city of Drammen in southern Norway as firefighters battled to contain the flames amid strong winds, rescue
July 17, 2026
Iranian strikes have damaged a power and water desalination plant in Kuwait, highlighting the vulnerability of infrastructure in the Middle East
July 17, 2026
Water rescues, evacuations in western Texas after catastrophic floods in Hill Country kill 2
July 17, 2026
Before and after images: Wildfire smoke casts skylines in dystopian haze
July 18, 2026
Powerful earthquake in Mexico shakes Guatemala and El Salvador
July 17, 2026
A vessel under sanctions for moving Russian fuel is likely leaking oil in a protected marine area off the coast of Oman, according to
July 17, 2026
Oil prices climbed more than 4% to their highest in more than a month on Friday after the U.S. and Iran stepped up attacks across the Gulf, with shipping
July 17, 2026
A powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Mexico's southernmost state of Chiapas on Friday, shaking buildings as far away as
July 17, 2026
A landslide Friday on the outskirts of Chongqing, China, has killed at least eight people and left 34 missing
July 17, 2026
A strong earthquake has struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast, right on the border with Guatemala
July 17, 2026
Man pulls teenage brothers from burning car after train crash
July 18, 2026
Big U.S. restaurant chains don’t get linked to foodborne illness outbreaks often
July 17, 2026
How you can minimize the health risks of wildfire smoke
June 08, 2023
Vladimir Fedorchenko and his wife Lyubov are expecting a good harvest this year on their farm in southern Russia, and yet the couple are worried.
July 17, 2026
'This is an embarrassment': MKE County chief judge sounds off on 90-degree courtrooms
July 17, 2026
Eight people were killed and 34 others are still missing after a landslide in a county in the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing on Friday, local government officials
July 17, 2026
Wildfire smoke, which is increasing in the Northern Hemisphere as the climate warms, attacks nearly every system in the body
July 17, 2026
A United Nations meeting this week heard calls for an end to ageism and better protection against what campaigners say are hidden abuses as negotiations began
July 17, 2026
Heavy rains sweeping central and southern Chile have left three people dead in addition to power cuts, multiple floods and road closures, authorities said Friday.
July 17, 2026
Firefighters backed by 30 aircraft struggled on Friday to
July 17, 2026
Amazon.com self-driving car unit Zoox said Friday it will recall its fleet of 105 autonomous vehicles because they may not detect heavy smoke and
July 17, 2026
Almost a year after President Trump authorized preemptive law enforcement measures based on political or ideological beliefs, a wave of terrorism prosecutions against left-wing protesters has begun.
July 17, 2026
Will smoke smother out the World Cup final? Here’s the forecast
July 17, 2026
Governments across Latin America are stepping up preparations as El Nino strengthens across the Pacific, raising concerns about drought, extreme heat, flooding and wildfire risk
July 17, 2026
Researchers were surprised to find how widespread this magnetic property was, not only across families of bees but also beetles, wasps and flies.
July 17, 2026
When you’re tired and distracted, an online ad’s claims can be more effective in pitching a product when they’re assertive and explicit.
July 17, 2026
Studies increasingly show that how kids are using screens is more important than the exact amount of time they’re spending on them – and parents and caregivers tend to know what’s best for their families.
July 17, 2026
If Congress didn’t believe habitat destruction and degradation constitute ‘harm’ under the statute, why would it require permits and plans to offset habitat loss?
July 17, 2026
Water activities provide a refreshing escape from the heat, but without proper safety precautions, they can be a source of danger for autistic kids.
July 17, 2026
Wildfire smoke is driving terrible air quality as new wildfire plumes arrive from Canada
July 15, 2026
Hungarian authorities have been channeling water into a vast area within the country's Hortobagy National
July 17, 2026
By interfering with how communities collect data and how researchers access it, the CDC risks undermining the hard-won trust needed for effective public health.
July 08, 2026
Salmon fishing returns to Sacramento River after 3-year closure as restoration efforts continue
July 17, 2026
People are making wildfire bets on prediction markets. Experts say it could lead to disaster
July 17, 2026
For five years, China imported an average of 11.5 million barrels of oil per day. Since April, it has averaged just 8 million bpd.
July 17, 2026
To air or not to air
July 17, 2026
When you breathe in wildfire smoke, harmful particles can travel deep into your body.
July 17, 2026
Shredded iceberg lettuce supplied to Yum Brands' Taco Bell restaurants by California-based supplier Taylor Farms has been identified by investigators as a potential source of
July 17, 2026
US strikes Iran's Revolutionary Guard over attack that killed troops in Jordan
US Marshals arrest 'hypermasculine' social media stars Andrew and Tristan Tate, UK seeks extradition
Russian ballistic missiles rock Kyiv, one killed, officials say
Trump celebrates the World Cup as a US victory as he prepares to present trophy to the winning team
Mexico's Sheinbaum to attend World Cup final at President Trump's invitation
Samsung Electronics America to reduce workforce by 739 in New Jersey, WARN notice says
Next UK prime minister Andy Burnham drops digital ID scheme
Athletics pitcher J.T. Ginn loses no-hit bid in 7th inning against Nationals