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Fighting fire with ...: President, Congress wrangle over wildfire money

Fighting fire with ...: President, Congress wrangle over wildfire money

This story originally appeared in Mountain Journal. Fire requires three things to burn: Fuel, oxygen and heat, known as the “fire triangle.” Firefighting depends on a different triangle: Weather, workforce and money. Those have undergone rapid evolution in the past few weeks as the 2026 fire season accelerates. The weather

Emperor penguins listed as endangered species: IUCN

Emperor penguins listed as endangered species: IUCN

The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife announced on Thursday. Its change of status from "near threatened" to "endangered", made by the International Union for

Nepal ex-PM Oli gives defiant message after release from custody

Nepal ex-PM Oli gives defiant message after release from custody

Nepal's ex-prime minister KP Sharma Oli offered a defiant message on Thursday after he was released from custody following questioning over his alleged role in a deadly 2025 crackdown on protesters. Oli and former interior minister Ramesh Lekhak were arrested on March 28, a day after Prime

Despite Middle East truce, airlines fear long-term disruptions

Despite Middle East truce, airlines fear long-term disruptions

Buffeted by six weeks of war in the Middle East, airlines have scrambled to trim routes and costs as fuel bills explode and wary clients think twice about their travel plans, a situation that could persist even if a fragile truce holds. Carriers have largely halted flights in the Gulf

Ukraine lets firms deploy air defences against Russian attacks

Ukraine lets firms deploy air defences against Russian attacks

Facing daily barrages of Russian drones and missiles, Ukraine has invited private companies to get their own air-defence systems in a bid to ease the burden on its military. In an interview with AFP, a senior Ukrainian military official detailed the plan -- involving state authorisation and integration into the

7 Best Lawn Care Services in Chesapeake, Virginia Ranked for 2026 – JC Lawn Care and Services Earns the #1 Spot for Reliable Lawn Care and Customer Satisfaction

7 Best Lawn Care Services in Chesapeake, Virginia Ranked for 2026 – JC Lawn Care and Services Earns the #1 Spot for Reliable Lawn Care and Customer Satisfaction

JC Lawn Care and Services has been ranked the #1 lawn care company in Chesapeake, Virginia for 2026 following a comprehensive evaluation of local providers. The ranking highlights the company’s consistent service performance, strong customer satisfaction, and reliable operations, positioning it as the leading choice for residential and commercial

Artemis crew's families enthralled by messages from space

Artemis crew's families enthralled by messages from space

A week after astronaut Jeremy Hansen blasted off on the historic Artemis II mission to the Moon, his wife Catherine recalled the anxiety and thrill of witnessing the journey from afar. The Canadian obstetrician-gynecologist told AFP that she has closely followed the mission carrying her husband among a crew