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Canadian forests becoming more prone to severe wildfires: Study

The treacherous combination of rising temperatures and dried-up fuels has made Canadian forest much more prone to severe wildfires in recent decades, a new study has found. Driving these dangerous circumstances are the impacts of climate change, which is wreaking havoc in Canada's northern woodlands — among the most forested and fire-prone regions in the...

Federal appeals court strikes down Biden net neutrality rules

A federal appeals court ruled this week the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) lacked the authority to restore certain net neutrality rules last year, handing a blow to FCC Democrats and Biden administration officials who pushed for revived open internet measures. The Tuesday ruling by the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals overturns last year's FCC vote,...

Jim Gaffigan defends anti-Trump remarks even if ‘true die-hard’ MAGA ‘never forgive me’

Comedian Jim Gaffigan defended his comments criticizing President-elect Trump, noting that he doesn't regret them even if “true die-hard” MAGA fans can never forgive him. Gaffigan, famously a “clean” comedian, posted online in 2020 calling Trump a “con man.” This past fall, he joined “Saturday Night Live” to play the Democratic Party's vice presidential nominee, Minnesota Gov....

Opening a savings account? Here’s what to know

Annual percentage yields (APYs) on top high-yield savings accounts are currently 4.5% and above, according to Bankrate.

How Congress dropped the ball on AI safety

After two years of congressional deliberation on artificial intelligence, we need more than careful analysis — we need decisive action.

Migrant children in U.S. custody are at risk without key health protections

Every unaccompanied minor has the right to be treated humanely.

Graham blasts media over coverage of ‘barbaric’ New Orleans attack

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) ripped the media coverage of the attack on New Year's Eve revelers in New Orleans early Wednesday morning, arguing the alleged crime should be treated as an act of war. “As I watch coverage of this barbaric, cowardly attack that was ISIS-inspired, it is disturbing how far America has drifted from...

‘Lives depend on it’: Republicans push for prompt Trump confirmations in wake of New Orleans attack

There is renewed urgency to quickly confirm Kash Patel, Pete Hegseth and Tulsi Gabbard to Trump's Cabinet after the deadly New Year's attack in New Orleans.

Tracking government spending, Part 2: Contractual services and supplies

DOGE co-leader Vivek Ramaswamy says we can "expect massive cuts of all federal contractors and others who are overbilling the federal government."

Hochul’s Christmastime boast of safer subway came amid string of alarming violent attacks

Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul celebrated a statistical decrease in New York City subway crime, including minor and major offenses, just days before several fatal and near-fatal incidents.

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