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Climate change is making wildfires bigger and more dangerous. NASA's research shows that human activities are the main reason why wildfires in the American West are getting worse. Over the past 20 years, the area burned by wildfires has increased, even though the number of fires has stayed about the

education

Idaho Universities in Hot Water Over DEI Law

In Idaho, a heated debate is unfolding over a new law that aims to limit diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) courses in higher education. The law, enacted in April and effective since July, prohibits universities from mandating DEI courses that are not directly related to a student's field of stu

Philippines Ferry Tragedy: A Look at the Aftermath

A ferry disaster in the Philippines has left 18 people dead and 10 still missing. The MV Trisha Kerstin 3, a passenger vessel, capsized off the coast of a southern province. The incident happened early Monday morning while the boat was traveling from Zamboanga to Jolo in Sulu province. The Philippi

A Charity Boss's Luxury Life Exposed

A man in charge of helping homeless people in Los Angeles is in big trouble. He is accused of taking money meant for the homeless and using it for himself. This man, Alexander Soofer, is the CEO of a charity called Abundant Blessings. He is said to have spent millions of dollars on fancy things for

lifestyle

Life Beyond the Mile Markers: A Family's Journey in Rural Alaska

In the remote town of Eagle, Alaska, a family of six swapped city life for a quieter, more self-sufficient existence. Olivia Jones and her family moved from St. Louis, Missouri, to this tiny community of about 100 people, nestled near the Canadian Yukon border. Their journey began when Olivia's husb

A Jet Crash in Bangor: What Went Wrong?

A private jet took off in a snowstorm, and things went terribly wrong. Seven people lost their lives, and one crew member is fighting for their life after a crash at Bangor International Airport. The jet, a Bombardier Challenger 600, was heading out around 7:45 p. m. on Sunday night. The airport shu

politics

U. S. Exits WHO: A Shift in Global Health Leadership

In a move that has stirred up quite a bit of debate, the United States has officially stepped back from the World Health Organization (WHO). This decision comes a year after President Donald Trump first announced the intention to leave the global health body. The reason? The Trump administration cla

environment

Florence County: Balancing Growth and Green Spaces

Florence County is at a crossroads. It's growing fast, with new homes, factories, and jobs popping up everywhere. But the county is also thinking about its future and wants to make sure it doesn't lose its green spaces in the process. They're working on a plan to protect special places like wetlands

technology

AI's Impact on Science Sharing: A Growing Concern

Science has a big problem. A place called arXiv helps scientists share their work quickly. It's like a big online noticeboard where researchers post their findings before they get officially checked. This has been super useful for a long time. But now, AI is causing trouble. AI can make fake scienc

Pocket-Sized Panic: The Wild World of Pokemon Card Thefts