Edison equipment caused deadly Eaton Fire, LA County Fire investigators conclude
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Judge declares mistrial for man accused of starting deadly Palisades Fire
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Tuesday, August 04, 2026
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Friday, June 26, 2026
France records its hottest day ever as Europe withers in early heat wave
France warns even young people's health at risk as Europe's heatwave shifts east
France records its hottest day ever as Europe withers in early heat wave
France records hottest day in recorded history, weather officials say
Major power outage in France as Europe wilts under record heat
A red alert over France, and heat that may rewrite the record books
France's nuclear power plants buckle under heat as rivers run too warm
People living in attic apartments under zinc roofs of Paris suffer in the heat
Forty drown in France as people seek relief from Europe's heatwave
France warns even young people's health at risk as Europe's heatwave shifts east
France records its hottest day ever as Europe withers in early heat wave
France records hottest day in recorded history, weather officials say
Major power outage in France as Europe wilts under record heat
A red alert over France, and heat that may rewrite the record books
France's nuclear power plants buckle under heat as rivers run too warm
People living in attic apartments under zinc roofs of Paris suffer in the heat
Forty drown in France as people seek relief from Europe's heatwave
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Tuesday, June 09, 2026
California's attorney general refutes Trump's baseless claim of election fraud
How Nithya Raman went from last-minute candidate to the L.A. mayor runoff
Democrat Xavier Becerra wins the top spot in November's race for California governor
California counting continues in cliff-hanger primary votes, Steve Hilton out in front, Spencer Pratt still in the running
How late-counted ballots lifted Raman over Pratt in LA mayoral race
Karen Bass slams Nithya Raman over homeless encampments in LA mayoral race
Takeaways from primaries featuring Spencer Pratt, a missing congressman and a rare Trump setback
L.A. Mayor Bass will face either Spencer Pratt or Nithya Raman in Nov. 3 runoff
California's primary for governor is undecided as candidates vie to be in the top two
Hilton, Becerra lead California governor's race. June 2 primary takeaways
In deep blue California, Dems find a villain toxic enough to rival Trump: The power company
Xavier Becerra’s frontrunner glow meets a harsh spotlight
Top takeaways from final governor's debate: Knives out for Becerra
Top takeaways from fiery, at times ugly, California governor's debate on CNN
Rivals Target Steyer, Becerra in Debate as California Governor Race Tightens
5 takeaways from first major California governor’s debate after Swalwell exit
Democrats risk a historic upset in California
‘We’re going to have a problem’: Republicans want Trump to move on from 2020
How Nithya Raman went from last-minute candidate to the L.A. mayor runoff
Democrat Xavier Becerra wins the top spot in November's race for California governor
California counting continues in cliff-hanger primary votes, Steve Hilton out in front, Spencer Pratt still in the running
How late-counted ballots lifted Raman over Pratt in LA mayoral race
Karen Bass slams Nithya Raman over homeless encampments in LA mayoral race
Takeaways from primaries featuring Spencer Pratt, a missing congressman and a rare Trump setback
L.A. Mayor Bass will face either Spencer Pratt or Nithya Raman in Nov. 3 runoff
California's primary for governor is undecided as candidates vie to be in the top two
Hilton, Becerra lead California governor's race. June 2 primary takeaways
In deep blue California, Dems find a villain toxic enough to rival Trump: The power company
Xavier Becerra’s frontrunner glow meets a harsh spotlight
Top takeaways from final governor's debate: Knives out for Becerra
Top takeaways from fiery, at times ugly, California governor's debate on CNN
Rivals Target Steyer, Becerra in Debate as California Governor Race Tightens
5 takeaways from first major California governor’s debate after Swalwell exit
Democrats risk a historic upset in California
‘We’re going to have a problem’: Republicans want Trump to move on from 2020
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
New burn bans and Trump's battle with immigration and DEI are impacting forest fires
Wildfire survivors ask Oregon Supreme Court to take on PacifiCorp case
'We're dry:' The new U.S. Wildland Fire Service prepares for extreme fire season
Oregon faces longer fire season due to historic heat, drought, fire experts warn
Trump administration falls behind on wildfire prevention with risky fire season ahead
Taxpayers might pay millions more to fight wildfires as jet fuel skyrockets
Wildfire survivors ask Oregon Supreme Court to take on PacifiCorp case
'We're dry:' The new U.S. Wildland Fire Service prepares for extreme fire season
Oregon faces longer fire season due to historic heat, drought, fire experts warn
Trump administration falls behind on wildfire prevention with risky fire season ahead
Taxpayers might pay millions more to fight wildfires as jet fuel skyrockets
Monday, May 18, 2026
Cuba grid collapse: The situation is growing more dire, experts say
Dark times for Cuba’s economic experiment
Cuba begins to restore power after third nationwide collapse in a month
Cuba sends doctors on medical missions. The U.S. isn't a fan
Cuba hit by island-wide blackout as energy crisis deepens
Cuba will release 51 people from prison in an unexpected move
Trump vows to 'take care of Cuba,' praises Venezuela cooperation at summit
Hialeah sees Cuban regime change in sight: 'It all depends on the Americans now'
The U.S., Cuba, and the people caught between
Dark times for Cuba’s economic experiment
Cuba begins to restore power after third nationwide collapse in a month
Cuba sends doctors on medical missions. The U.S. isn't a fan
Cuba hit by island-wide blackout as energy crisis deepens
Cuba will release 51 people from prison in an unexpected move
Trump vows to 'take care of Cuba,' praises Venezuela cooperation at summit
Hialeah sees Cuban regime change in sight: 'It all depends on the Americans now'
The U.S., Cuba, and the people caught between
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Monday, May 11, 2026
Pacific Power asks to split up looming rate increase
Portland General Electric spends nearly $2B to expand in Washington, acquiring 140,000 customers from PacifiCorp
Trump promised to cut energy bills in half. One year later, has he delivered?
Portland General Electric spends nearly $2B to expand in Washington, acquiring 140,000 customers from PacifiCorp
Trump promised to cut energy bills in half. One year later, has he delivered?
Thursday, April 16, 2026
A Ukrainian mayor, released from captivity, returns to a radically different city
Life in a Ukrainian city dramatically changed by war
Ukraine strings nets over cities as killer drones turn streets into war zones
A team of midlife cheerleaders in Ukraine refuses to let war defeat them
4 years into the war, a Ukrainian pianist processes Russia's invasion
Ukraine's combat amputees cling to hope as a weapon of war
面臨人口危機,烏克蘭出資為士兵冷凍精子
Ukrainians rally in support of Olympian Vladyslav Heraskevych, banned for his helmet
Ukrainian sled racer continues to wear helmet honoring slain soldiers despite Olympic ban
Greetings from Kyiv, where candles are the last option during wartime blackouts
Ukrainians are sharing hacks online on how to survive winter power cuts
Greetings from Ukraine, where churchgoers seek respite ahead of another winter at war
Making Music from the Sounds of War
Life in a Ukrainian city dramatically changed by war
Ukraine strings nets over cities as killer drones turn streets into war zones
A team of midlife cheerleaders in Ukraine refuses to let war defeat them
4 years into the war, a Ukrainian pianist processes Russia's invasion
Ukraine's combat amputees cling to hope as a weapon of war
面臨人口危機,烏克蘭出資為士兵冷凍精子
Ukrainians rally in support of Olympian Vladyslav Heraskevych, banned for his helmet
Ukrainian sled racer continues to wear helmet honoring slain soldiers despite Olympic ban
Greetings from Kyiv, where candles are the last option during wartime blackouts
Ukrainians are sharing hacks online on how to survive winter power cuts
Greetings from Ukraine, where churchgoers seek respite ahead of another winter at war
Making Music from the Sounds of War
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winter
Monday, March 23, 2026
Tuesday, February 03, 2026
Bomb cyclone brings bitter cold and snow to the Southeast
Updates: Tennessee fatalities rise; outage frustrations mounting
Hundreds of thousands without power in the U.S. after a powerful winter storm
Pittsburgh declares state of emergency in wake of heavy snow and struggles with snowplow fleet
Pummeled by over a foot of snow, Mass. residents brace for more
NYC, NJ digging out from snow, with 'debilitating' cold for days ahead
4 dead in Tennessee winter storm; ‘prolonged’ outages expected as cold sets in
A massive winter storm will hit large parts of the U.S. through the weekend
Tens of millions of Americans brace for winter weather blast
Heavy snow, crippling ice and frigid temperatures forecast to hit more than 2 dozen states this weekend
Marin County Looked Like ‘a Lagoon’ After King Tides, Heavy Rain
Heavy snow, strong winds and extreme chill sweep from the Midwest to the East Coast
Updates: Tennessee fatalities rise; outage frustrations mounting
Hundreds of thousands without power in the U.S. after a powerful winter storm
Pittsburgh declares state of emergency in wake of heavy snow and struggles with snowplow fleet
Pummeled by over a foot of snow, Mass. residents brace for more
NYC, NJ digging out from snow, with 'debilitating' cold for days ahead
4 dead in Tennessee winter storm; ‘prolonged’ outages expected as cold sets in
A massive winter storm will hit large parts of the U.S. through the weekend
Tens of millions of Americans brace for winter weather blast
Heavy snow, crippling ice and frigid temperatures forecast to hit more than 2 dozen states this weekend
Marin County Looked Like ‘a Lagoon’ After King Tides, Heavy Rain
Heavy snow, strong winds and extreme chill sweep from the Midwest to the East Coast
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Monday, December 29, 2025
Memory loss: As AI gobbles up chips, prices for devices may rise
Clean energy is surging despite political attacks. But a slowdown may be looming
Trump tech adviser David Sacks under fire over vast AI investments
Clean energy is surging despite political attacks. But a slowdown may be looming
Trump tech adviser David Sacks under fire over vast AI investments
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Tech
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
An uninsured Altadenan is determined to rebuild. Will the obstacles be insurmountable?
Hours before the Eaton fire, distribution lines failed and fire started in Altadena
Wildfire scorches historic California gold mining town, burning multiple homes
Hours before the Eaton fire, distribution lines failed and fire started in Altadena
Wildfire scorches historic California gold mining town, burning multiple homes
Friday, October 17, 2025
What we know about the devastating storm in Western Alaska
1 dead, 2 missing after severe Alaska flooding; "absolute devastation"
Officials say storm 'completely devastated' Western Alaska communities
Plane crashes onto a Massachusetts highway, killing 2 on board and hurting 1 motorist
Nor'easter slams East Coast, prompting states of emergency, power outages and travel disruptions. Here's what the rest of the forecast looks like.
Remnants of Typhoon Halong bring widespread damage to Western Alaska
The National Hurricane Center is tracking 2 new disturbances in the Atlantic — and one could move across Florida. See the projected path and forecast.
Tropical Storm Imelda expected to batter parts of the southeastern U.S. this week
Hurricane Humberto could bring dangerous surf to East Coast
1 dead, 2 missing after severe Alaska flooding; "absolute devastation"
Officials say storm 'completely devastated' Western Alaska communities
Plane crashes onto a Massachusetts highway, killing 2 on board and hurting 1 motorist
Nor'easter slams East Coast, prompting states of emergency, power outages and travel disruptions. Here's what the rest of the forecast looks like.
Remnants of Typhoon Halong bring widespread damage to Western Alaska
The National Hurricane Center is tracking 2 new disturbances in the Atlantic — and one could move across Florida. See the projected path and forecast.
Tropical Storm Imelda expected to batter parts of the southeastern U.S. this week
Hurricane Humberto could bring dangerous surf to East Coast
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Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Monday, October 13, 2025
Renewable energy outpaces coal for electricity generation in historic first, report says
An energy expert explains why electricity prices keep climbing
Natural gas prices are low, but your monthly gas bill is up. Here's why'
A tribe in Arizona planned to connect 600 homes to electricity. Then the funding was cut
An energy expert explains why electricity prices keep climbing
Natural gas prices are low, but your monthly gas bill is up. Here's why'
A tribe in Arizona planned to connect 600 homes to electricity. Then the funding was cut
Monday, October 06, 2025
Trump is tightening the screws on corporate America — and CEOs are staying mum
Trump says the US has secured $17 trillion in new investments. The real number is likely much less
VIDEO: Trump's tariffs, changing markets and what an uncertain economy means for you
Trump tariffs live updates: Trump tariffs on timber, lumber, furniture to hit Canada, US housing
Americans are crazy for shrimp. Much of it came from India — until now
From electricity to rent, monthly bills are tipping the inflation scale
Grocery prices have jumped up, and there's no relief in sight
Why beef prices are higher than ever (and shoppers are finally resisting)
Trump says the US has secured $17 trillion in new investments. The real number is likely much less
VIDEO: Trump's tariffs, changing markets and what an uncertain economy means for you
Trump tariffs live updates: Trump tariffs on timber, lumber, furniture to hit Canada, US housing
Americans are crazy for shrimp. Much of it came from India — until now
From electricity to rent, monthly bills are tipping the inflation scale
Grocery prices have jumped up, and there's no relief in sight
Why beef prices are higher than ever (and shoppers are finally resisting)
Thursday, September 25, 2025
樺加沙打風・睇片|將軍澳海濱男子十號波遇大浪仍不避 岸邊打卡市民迅即被浪撲倒
樺加沙災後・睇片|九龍灣彩興路中學生遇塌樹 上演另類障礙賽:令我體驗咗返學的樂趣
兩外籍女追風 涉疏忽照顧兒童被捕
樺加沙災後・睇片|喇沙小學圍牆倒塌 聖提女、培道停課 港華、多間國際學校今取消實體課
樺加沙打風︱富麗敦酒店災後直擊 門口封木板 扶手梯碎裂變形 住客憶述:狂風暴雨 大樓搖晃
樺加沙打風|天瑞邨清潔工十號風球下執垃圾 房署稱外判工自發返工 感謝其敬業精神
颱風樺加沙|將軍澳南海濱餐廳被海水沖入摧毀 估計損失數百萬
Typhoon Ragasa batters Hong Kong and southern China
颱風樺加沙|打風不停市迎最大考驗?據報銀行家就近駐守 中環金鐘酒店一房難求
樺加沙颱風|越富貴越頭暈?全港最高豪宅搖晃幅度可逾1米
樺加沙打風・睇片|土瓜灣吊臂狂搖玻璃爆裂 居民目擊過程:個天秤真係好恐怖
樺加沙打風|澳門1.6萬戶停電 紅色風暴潮警告生效
樺加沙打風・睇片|天秤自轉恐倒塌?屋宇署防風措施列明「鬆秤」 業界:不鬆開會同個風鬥力
樺加沙打風︱澳門紅色風暴潮下水深 1.5 米 內港湧現活魚民眾上街捕撈
樺加沙打風︱西貢匡湖居疑似天台僭建物被吹走 將軍澳餐廳遭洪水衝毀
樺加沙打風|「極端情況」未頒布 政府料改發三號風球時「市面基本復常
10號波兼黃雨 長洲湧浪直拍房屋 網民高呼:整個沙灘消失了
樺加沙打風|天文台凌晨 2 時 40 分改發十號颶風信號 1964 年以來同年兩次掛十號波
打風超市兩大儲糧現象:預製菜「滯銷」 「抗戰食糧」嘉頓麵包清空
樺加沙打風|柴灣觀浪一家三口墮海 母子昏迷留醫ICU 警籲勿犯法追
颱風樺加沙|網傳「政府內部打風時間表」 呢個時間掛10號?網民質疑可信性
樺加沙侷港人本地消費 菜50元一斤、酒店一晚4.4萬創「颱風經濟」
樺加沙打風・掃貨圖輯︱墟冚的街市 孤獨的方包
樺加沙逼近恐現「山竹級」水浸 歷年這些海景屋苑跌價最甘
樺加沙災後・睇片|九龍灣彩興路中學生遇塌樹 上演另類障礙賽:令我體驗咗返學的樂趣
兩外籍女追風 涉疏忽照顧兒童被捕
樺加沙災後・睇片|喇沙小學圍牆倒塌 聖提女、培道停課 港華、多間國際學校今取消實體課
樺加沙打風︱富麗敦酒店災後直擊 門口封木板 扶手梯碎裂變形 住客憶述:狂風暴雨 大樓搖晃
樺加沙打風|天瑞邨清潔工十號風球下執垃圾 房署稱外判工自發返工 感謝其敬業精神
颱風樺加沙|將軍澳南海濱餐廳被海水沖入摧毀 估計損失數百萬
Typhoon Ragasa batters Hong Kong and southern China
颱風樺加沙|打風不停市迎最大考驗?據報銀行家就近駐守 中環金鐘酒店一房難求
樺加沙颱風|越富貴越頭暈?全港最高豪宅搖晃幅度可逾1米
樺加沙打風・睇片|土瓜灣吊臂狂搖玻璃爆裂 居民目擊過程:個天秤真係好恐怖
樺加沙打風|澳門1.6萬戶停電 紅色風暴潮警告生效
樺加沙打風・睇片|天秤自轉恐倒塌?屋宇署防風措施列明「鬆秤」 業界:不鬆開會同個風鬥力
樺加沙打風︱澳門紅色風暴潮下水深 1.5 米 內港湧現活魚民眾上街捕撈
樺加沙打風︱西貢匡湖居疑似天台僭建物被吹走 將軍澳餐廳遭洪水衝毀
樺加沙打風|「極端情況」未頒布 政府料改發三號風球時「市面基本復常
10號波兼黃雨 長洲湧浪直拍房屋 網民高呼:整個沙灘消失了
樺加沙打風|天文台凌晨 2 時 40 分改發十號颶風信號 1964 年以來同年兩次掛十號波
打風超市兩大儲糧現象:預製菜「滯銷」 「抗戰食糧」嘉頓麵包清空
樺加沙打風|柴灣觀浪一家三口墮海 母子昏迷留醫ICU 警籲勿犯法追
颱風樺加沙|網傳「政府內部打風時間表」 呢個時間掛10號?網民質疑可信性
樺加沙侷港人本地消費 菜50元一斤、酒店一晚4.4萬創「颱風經濟」
樺加沙打風・掃貨圖輯︱墟冚的街市 孤獨的方包
樺加沙逼近恐現「山竹級」水浸 歷年這些海景屋苑跌價最甘
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
ICE releases Oregon firefighter arrested last month during Bear Gulch Fire
Rains dampen some Oregon fires, but lightning sparks new ones
Firefighters question leaders’ role in Washington immigration raid
Flat Fire in Central Oregon 67% contained
Firefighters make progress against Flat Fire, reach 52% containment
2 firefighters arrested by Border Patrol at Washington’s Bear Gulch Fire
Firefighter from Oregon detained by Border Patrol while fighting wildfire
Fifth home lost to the Flat Fire, thousands more threatened
Flat Fire in Central Oregon burns over 23K acres, 7% contained
Flat Fire was human caused, officials confirm at Sisters meeting
OPB’s First Look: Flat Fire rages in Central Oregon
Flat Fire in Jefferson County grows to over 3,000 acres
How the rapid spread of misinformation pushed Oregon lawmakers to kill the state’s wildfire risk map
New PacifiCorp center in Southern Oregon watches for wildfires before they threaten communities
Upper Applegate Fire prompts evacuations, grows over 300 acres
Rains dampen some Oregon fires, but lightning sparks new ones
Firefighters question leaders’ role in Washington immigration raid
Flat Fire in Central Oregon 67% contained
Firefighters make progress against Flat Fire, reach 52% containment
2 firefighters arrested by Border Patrol at Washington’s Bear Gulch Fire
Firefighter from Oregon detained by Border Patrol while fighting wildfire
Fifth home lost to the Flat Fire, thousands more threatened
Flat Fire in Central Oregon burns over 23K acres, 7% contained
Flat Fire was human caused, officials confirm at Sisters meeting
OPB’s First Look: Flat Fire rages in Central Oregon
Flat Fire in Jefferson County grows to over 3,000 acres
How the rapid spread of misinformation pushed Oregon lawmakers to kill the state’s wildfire risk map
New PacifiCorp center in Southern Oregon watches for wildfires before they threaten communities
Upper Applegate Fire prompts evacuations, grows over 300 acres
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