58 m. ago We design cities and buildings for earthquakes and floods—we need to do the same for wildfires

We live in an age of increasing wildfire disasters because more of us are living in places where wildfires and human development collide. Right now, fast-moving wildfires are forcing mass evacuations and destroying homes across Manitoba, Saskatchewan and British Columbia, where entire communities are under threat.

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3 h. ago Exclusive: Head of S.F. nonprofit going on hunger strike to protest Lurie’s budget cuts

Exclusive: Head of S.F. nonprofit going on hunger strike to protest Lurie’s budget cuts  San Francisco Chronicle

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4 h. ago Los Angeles FC striker Jeremy Ebobisse voices support for fan protests against Donald Trump's deportation policies

Los Angeles FC striker Jeremy Ebobisse voices support for fan protests against Donald Trump's deportation policies  BBC

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6 h. ago Earthquake Rocks San Francisco During National Guard Clashes

Earthquake Rocks San Francisco During National Guard Clashes  Newsweek

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9 h. ago Preliminary 3.4 magnitude earthquake strikes near Pinole, USGS says

Preliminary 3.4 magnitude earthquake strikes near Pinole, USGS says  CBS News

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10 h. ago Preliminary magnitude 3.4 earthquake strikes near Pinole, USGS says

Preliminary magnitude 3.4 earthquake strikes near Pinole, USGS says  ABC7 San Francisco

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17 h. ago Powerful 6.3 magnitude quake shakes central Colombia, damaging buildings

Powerful 6.3 magnitude quake shakes central Colombia, damaging buildings  France 24

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24 h. ago 6.3 magnitude earthquake hits central Colombia, no casualties reported

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake has struck central Colombia, authorities said

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29 h. ago An earthquake just off California’s coast poses dire tsunami risk for many communities

An earthquake just off California’s coast poses dire tsunami risk for many communities  Los Angeles Times

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39 h. ago Exclusive: US believes Russia response to Ukraine drone attack not over yet, expects multi

Exclusive: US believes Russia response to Ukraine drone attack not over yet, expects multi-pronged strike  Reuters

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39 h. ago Four killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine as Moscow continues to retaliate for Kyiv's drone strike

Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine's Kharkiv, killing four and injuring dozens. President Zelenskyy condemned the violence and appealed for urgent air defense assistance.

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43 h. ago WorldPride Washington DC strikes a protest note on Donald Trump's doorstep

WorldPride Washington DC strikes a protest note on Donald Trump's doorstep  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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47 h. ago California is overdue for a devastating earthquake. Here are some tips if it hits

California is overdue for a devastating earthquake. Here are some tips if it hits  Yahoo News

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53 h. ago Former cop mom slams policies that let illegal alien allegedly strike son in hit

A mother demands justice after her son was struck in a Nashville hit-and-run on his birthday, allegedly by an illegal immigrant with outstanding warrants.

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53 h. ago Russian strikes on Ukraine overnight kill 7 and injure at least 41

At least seven people were killed and 41 others were injured in massive Russian strikes across Ukraine overnight, which targeted civilian and energy infrastructure.

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64 h. ago Student workers at Western Washington University end strike and reach agreement

Student workers at Western Washington University end strike and reach agreement  My Bellingham Now

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64 h. ago Ukraine’s drone strikes offer four big lessons for US nuclear strategists

Ukraine’s drone strikes offer four big lessons for US nuclear strategists  Atlantic Council

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67 h. ago With an eye to the World Cup, Trump signs executive order on drone risks

The risks of drones have been underscored by Russia's drone strikes in Ukraine, and Ukraine's surprise drone strikes that destroyed some aircraft deep within Russia, the White House said.

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67 h. ago Australia and United States sign memorandum of understanding on Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) program

Australia and United States sign memorandum of understanding on Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) program  Defence Industry Europe

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67 h. ago Fred Meyer, QFC stay open after union votes to authorize strike

Fred Meyer, QFC stay open after union votes to authorize strike  FOX 13 Seattle

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