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Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke, says pollution costs should be added to tariffs

July 17, 2026

Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke, says pollution costs should be added to tariffs

Trump accused Canada of "willful negligence" in forest management and suggested pollution costs should be added to tariffs on Canadian imports.

College student's fatal canoe trip takes turn after lone survivor is arrested months later

July 16, 2026

College student's fatal canoe trip takes turn after lone survivor is arrested months later

Michael Collins, 20, allegedly operated a canoe while drunk before it capsized on Lake Hayward, killing Dominick Tocci in a March drowning.

'Spectacular' shipwreck found with underwater time capsule of untouched cargo: 'Amazing find'

July 12, 2026

'Spectacular' shipwreck found with underwater time capsule of untouched cargo: 'Amazing find'

The 18th-century shipwreck sits 1,970 feet deep in the Skagerrak Strait, its crates of porcelain, chandeliers and possible textiles still intact, say archaeologists.

Trump's EPA chief pushes back on climate skeptics being labeled 'science deniers'

July 11, 2026

Trump's EPA chief pushes back on climate skeptics being labeled 'science deniers'

Lee Zeldin argues climate projections for 2050 and 2100 represent a range of outcomes, not certainties, and warns against labeling skeptics as deniers.

American 'looksmaxxing' influencer Connor Murphy dead at age 32 after apparent lake drowning

July 8, 2026

American 'looksmaxxing' influencer Connor Murphy dead at age 32 after apparent lake drowning

Erratic behavior was reported before American "looksmaxxing" influencer Connor Murphy apparently drowned in a lake in Thailand. Full autopsy and toxicology results are pending.

One year after deadly Texas floods, Hill Country proves grief can't wash away grit

July 8, 2026

One year after deadly Texas floods, Hill Country proves grief can't wash away grit

One year after floodwaters killed 139 people in the Texas Hill Country, Kerr County families face grief, rebuilding and a long road to recovery.

Cave discovery pushes back evidence of human ancestors using fire to 1.79M years ago

July 7, 2026

Cave discovery pushes back evidence of human ancestors using fire to 1.79M years ago

New evidence from South Africa's Wonderwerk Cave suggests early human ancestors were using fire as far back as 1.79 million years ago, researchers say.

US updates travel warning for quake-hit nation, citing disaster risks and violent crime

July 6, 2026

US updates travel warning for quake-hit nation, citing disaster risks and violent crime

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake adds new urgency to the Level 3 Venezuela travel advisory for Americans, which already warns of crime, kidnapping and terrorism.

Trump pardons 9 people convicted of tampering with emission controls on diesel engines

July 4, 2026

Trump pardons 9 people convicted of tampering with emission controls on diesel engines

Trump pardoned people convicted of Clean Air Act violations who he said were "persecuted by the Biden Administration" and punished for "fixing their car."

Fourth of July fireworks pose hidden health risk for certain Americans, experts warn

July 4, 2026

Fourth of July fireworks pose hidden health risk for certain Americans, experts warn

Fireworks on the Fourth of July increase air pollution by 42%, posing risks to lung health. Children, older adults and those with asthma or COPD are especially vulnerable.