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Old fight rekindled between environmentalists and loggers over Trump executive order on timber

June 14, 2025

Old fight rekindled between environmentalists and loggers over Trump executive order on timber

Trump's executive order to boost timber production on federal lands by 25% has ignited debate between industry workers and environmental groups over forest management.

Fire departments turn to AI to detect wildfires faster

June 10, 2025

Fire departments turn to AI to detect wildfires faster

Aspen officials aim to have crews on the scene within five minutes — something they say would be nearly impossible without precise location data the AI technology gives.

More than 20 people injured after boat catches fire in New York; captain charged with DWI

June 9, 2025

More than 20 people injured after boat catches fire in New York; captain charged with DWI

A boat captain was arrested on DWI charges after the vessel caught fire and injured more than 20 people near City Island in The Bronx over the weekend.

Jewish NY firefighter reflects on rescuing Torah from local synagogue fire

June 8, 2025

Jewish NY firefighter reflects on rescuing Torah from local synagogue fire

Long Island firefighter Michael Farca discusses how he saved a Torah from a local synagogue fire on ‘Fox & Friends Weekend.’

As US braces for ‘significant' wildfires, Trump's agriculture secretary addresses Forest Service departures

June 2, 2025

As US braces for ‘significant' wildfires, Trump's agriculture secretary addresses Forest Service departures

Democrats accused President Trump of decimating the Forest Service ahead of wildfire season, but USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins says the agency is "lean" and "effective."

Powerful house explosion caught on camera in Missouri kills 1 person, 1 dog

June 1, 2025

Powerful house explosion caught on camera in Missouri kills 1 person, 1 dog

An explosion in outside Kansas City, Missouri, destroyed a home and killed one person and a dog. The incident was felt across multiple towns, officials said.

From prom night to heroic rescue: High school students save family from raging fire

May 30, 2025

From prom night to heroic rescue: High school students save family from raging fire

A group of high school students in upstate New York returning from prom rescued a family from a house fire after spotting flames engulfing the garage.

NYC sewage boat explosion in Hudson River kills 1 city worker, injures 2 others

May 24, 2025

NYC sewage boat explosion in Hudson River kills 1 city worker, injures 2 others

A sewage boat exploded in New York City's Hudson River, killing a DEP worker. Two others were injured, and the cause is under investigation.

Power outage disrupts final day of Cannes Film Festival, police investigate possible arson

May 24, 2025

Power outage disrupts final day of Cannes Film Festival, police investigate possible arson

The Cannes Film Festival experienced disruptions due to a power outage in southeastern France. A substation fire is under investigation for possible arson.

2 dead, 8 injured after plane from NJ carrying 6 makes fiery crash in San Diego military neighborhood: police

May 22, 2025

2 dead, 8 injured after plane from NJ carrying 6 makes fiery crash in San Diego military neighborhood: police

A small Cessna aircraft crashed in a San Diego military neighborhood Thursday morning setting several homes and vehicles on fire with multiple deaths reported.