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Canada wildfire smoke blankets US Midwest, North-east with hazardous air

Detroit recorded the world's worst air quality on July 16 with a pollutant index of 600.

Canada wildfire smoke blankets US Midwest, Northeast with dangerous orange haze

July 16 - Heavy smoke from hundreds of wildfires in Canada enveloped a swath of the U.S. from the Midwest to the Northeast on Thursday, prompting warnings from officials that residents should stay indoors wherever possible and avoid the…

Scientists thought this fish had been extinct for 66 million years, until it reappeared

Roscosmos-NATO heads’ relations indicate excellent prospects — Russian cosmonaut

Oleg Kononenko noted that Roscosmos CEO Dmitry Bakanov and NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman have a good relationship

Canadian wildfire smoke blankets New York before World Cup final, relief expected by Sunday

NEW YORK, July 16 - Smoke from Canadian wildfires has blanketed much of the northeastern United States, triggering health alerts, but a cold front expected on the weekend will help dissipate the dangerous haze in time for Sunday’s World…

Canada wildfire smoke blankets New York before World Cup final, relief expected by July 19

A cold front expected at the weekend will help dissipate the dangerous haze, weather experts say.

Canadian wildfire smoke brings dangerously high pollution to US cities

Air quality levels in Chicago, Detriot and New York reached dangerously high levels on Tuesday as the US cities were shrouded in smoke produced by wildfires raging through swathes of Canadian forestland. More than 130 fires are still…

1.3 km below Atlantic, scientists find water that may fuel sunless life

Scientists found superheated water deep beneath the ocean floor. This water's chemical makeup matches the Lost City's vent fluids. The discovery suggests a hidden source of hot, hydrogen-rich water. This helps understand life surviving…

Canada's air ranks as worst in the world due to wildfire smoke

Canada has 835 active wildfires - including 112 that are considered to be burning out of control. The smoke has caused hazardous air quality conditions - with Toronto residents neging warned to stay indoors if possible. US officials are…

Negros solon pays tribute to slain scientist’s professional feats

BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — Negros Oriental Rep. Janice Degamo paid tribute to Dr. Kent Edward Carpenter, who was killed in his home in Sibulan, Negros Oriental, last Sunday, citing his contributions not only to marine…

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide: Expected specifications, price in India and launch date

Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event on July 22 will likely unveil three new foldable phones. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide is expected to feature a large 7.6-inch inner display. This new model will offer a 5.5-inch outer cover screen and dual rear…

Storm-1516: Fake Hezbollah video threatening Bastille Day attack possibly Russia linked

A social media video emerged ahead of this year's Bastille Day in which alleged Hezbollah militants threatened attacks on French soil. The video turned out to be fake, and researchers say it could be linked to a well-known Russian…