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Jul 03 2025ENVIRONMENT

Crete's Wildfire Chaos: Tourists and Locals Flee as Flames Rage

On the Greek island of Crete, a wildfire has been causing chaos. Strong winds have made it hard for firefighters to control the blaze. The fire started near Ierapetra on the southern coast. It has forced thousands of people to leave their hotels and homes. About 5, 000 tourists had to be evacuated.

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Jul 01 2025CRIME

A Young Man's Descent and a Tragic Firefighter Attack in Idaho

In the months leading up to a tragic event, the life of a young man named Wess Roley seemed to spiral downward. He was living out of his car, a stark change from his previous living situation. His former roommate, TJ Franks Jr. , noticed Roley's behavior changing, including shaving off his long hair

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Jul 01 2025CRIME

Firefighters Ambushed: A Tragic Day in Idaho

A tragic event unfolded on a mountain in Idaho, where two brave firefighters lost their lives and another was critically injured. The suspect, 20-year-old Wess Roley, is believed to have started a fire to lure firefighters into an ambush. The victims were identified as Battalion Chief Frank Harwood,

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Jun 30 2025ENVIRONMENT

Europe's Heatwave: A New Normal or a Wake-Up Call?

Southern Europe is feeling the heat, quite literally. Countries like Spain, France, Italy, and Greece are experiencing extreme temperatures that have become all too common. Spain saw a record high of 46C, while France had nearly its entire mainland under alert. The heat is not just uncomfortable; it

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Jun 27 2025SPORTS

A Summer Heartbreak: Hingham's Sports Hub in Flames

A beloved sports center in Hingham, MA, is now a pile of rubble after a massive fire. The South Shore Sports Center, a place where kids played, learned, and grew for 25 years, is likely gone for good. The fire started late Wednesday night, around 11 p. m. , just as the staff was leaving for the day.

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Jun 27 2025SCIENCE

A Bright Flash in the Sky: What Happened Over Georgia?

A strange sight lit up the sky over Georgia and nearby states recently. People saw a bright flash, like a giant firework, but it vanished quickly. No sound or smoke followed, which made it even more puzzling. Experts think it was a meteor. It started about 48 miles above Oxford and zoomed southwest

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Jun 26 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Fires, Lies, and the Mindset of a Firebug

Dennis Lehane, a well-known writer, has a deep understanding of fire. This comes from a personal experience where he survived a house fire in Boston. He was living on the top floor of an apartment building when a propane tank on the roof exploded, causing a massive blaze. The landlord was replacing

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Jun 25 2025HEALTH

Keeping Communities Safe: A Look at Extreme Risk Protection Orders in Washington

In Washington State, there's a tool called Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs). These are like a pause button for folks who might be at risk of harming themselves or others with a gun. The idea is to temporarily take guns away from people who are in a dangerous spot. A recent study looked at how

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Jun 24 2025POLITICS

Trump's NATO Summit: Ceasefire News Steals the Show

President Donald Trump's trip to the NATO summit in The Hague took an unexpected turn. Instead of focusing on defense spending, everyone is talking about his announcement of a "complete and total ceasefire" between Israel and Iran. This sudden development overshadowed Trump's plans to highlight a ma

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Jun 24 2025POLITICS

A Tense Truce: Israel, Iran, and Trump's Role

In a surprising turn of events, President Trump declared a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, following a period of intense exchanges. This came after Trump publicly criticized Israel for planning further strikes on Iran, despite a recently agreed-upon truce. The ceasefire, which aims to halt 12 da

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