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Wildfire forces emergency evacuation in US

The Punch

Wildfire forces emergency evacuation in US

A fast-moving US wildfire near Spokane, Washington, has forced thousands to evacuate. Learn about the emergency declaration and ongoing fire season. Read More: https://punchng.com/wildfire-forces-emergency-evacuation-in-us/

The Punch

Fires on more than 100,000 hectares of Washington state prompt evacuations

Japan Times

Fires on more than 100,000 hectares of Washington state prompt evacuations

About 4,000 people were fighting more than a dozen fires throughout the state.

Japan Times

‘Climate change kills’: Pedro Sánchez speaks plain truth to Spain’s deniers

‘Climate change kills’: Pedro Sánchez speaks plain truth to Spain’s deniers

PM has long history of speaking out on realities of global heating but political opponents remain unnmoved Just over four years ago, Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, visited a small town in the south-western region of Extremadura…

How Rarara’s attack song on Pantami backfired

Daily Trust

How Rarara’s attack song on Pantami backfired

When an attack song backfires, it reveals everything about the sponsors — and nothing damaging about the target. A brief disclosure is necessary before I proceed. In December 2018, Jamilu Gwamna — then Managing Director of the Kano…

Daily Trust

THE warning from the disaster management and weather authorities that a new monsoon spell could trigger urban flooding…

THE warning from the disaster management and weather authorities that a new monsoon spell could trigger urban flooding…

THE warning from the disaster management and weather authorities that a new monsoon spell could trigger urban flooding in major cities across Punjab and Sindh is yet another reminder of how poorly prepared our cities are for heavy…

From meteorites to Monet: Shenzhen’s new museums draw Hongkongers beyond dining

From meteorites to Monet: Shenzhen’s new museums draw Hongkongers beyond dining

Dinosaur fossils, rare meteorites and French Impressionist masterpieces are among Shenzhen’s newest attractions drawing residents across the border on weekends, as Hong Kong’s northbound spending trend evolves beyond dining into cultural…

HEALTH: UNCOVERING WHY BABIES DIE

Field teams actively track children under five years of age every three months to closely observe health trajectories and vital events. Expectant mothers within the target areas are systematically registered and followed up with | AKU &…

Chinese police AI algorithm tracks bitcoin money laundering with 90% accuracy

Chinese police AI algorithm tracks bitcoin money laundering with 90% accuracy

Researchers from China’s national police academy have developed an AI framework that can detect illicit cryptocurrency transactions with nearly 90 per cent overall accuracy, according to a recent study. Cryptocurrency transactions are…

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Nauru sells 'golden passports' to fund climate adaptation

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Nauru sells 'golden passports' to fund climate adaptation

As it faces rising sea levels caused by climate change, the tiny Pacific island nation of Nauru is pursuing an unconventional way to raise funds for adapting to an uncertain future: offering citizenship by investment. Launched early last…

Radical idea to stop dust storms in this outback city has been a success for 50 years

ABC News

Radical idea to stop dust storms in this outback city has been a success for 50 years

Dust storms would blanket the sky and send people running indoors in this outback mining city. Fifty years ago, one man arrived in town with a radical idea that changed Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

ABC News

Heatwave scorching western US ups risk of hazardous fire conditions

ScienceAug 1, 2026 · 1 min

Heatwave scorching western US ups risk of hazardous fire conditions

In Oregon and Washington, low humidity and powerful winds have put officials on alert for wildfire spread A heatwave scorching the western US region has elevated the risk of hazardous fire conditions particularly in parts of Oregon and…