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As fire-fanning winds continue, Southern California readies for potential rain and toxic runoff

As fire-fanning winds continue, Southern California readies for potential rain and toxic runoff

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Parched Southern California continued to face dangerous winds but could get some badly needed rain this weekend, forecasters said Tuesday, dampening the prospects of another round of killer wildfires though even a small amount of p
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What is FireAid, the LA wildfire benefit concert featuring Billie Eilish, Stevie Wonder and more?

What is FireAid, the LA wildfire benefit concert featuring Billie Eilish, Stevie Wonder and more?

NEW YORK (AP) — Two major fires in and around Los Angeles are burning for a third week, destroying more than 14,000 structures and displacing tens of thousands.
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The ash left behind by the Los Angeles wildfires might be toxic, experts warn

The ash left behind by the Los Angeles wildfires might be toxic, experts warn

Experts warn that the blazes unleashed complex chemical reactions on paint, furniture, building materials, cars, electronics and other belongings, turning ordinary objects into potentially toxic ash that requires protective gear to handle safely.
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The Grammys will proceed with wildfire relief changes and Trevor Noah as host. Here's what to expect

NEW YORK (AP) — The 2025 Grammy Awards are right around the corner, which means it is time to get those viewing party plans in action. Allow us to help. The 67th annual Grammy Awards will still take place Sunday, Feb. 2, at the Crypto.
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Landslides and flash floods on Indonesia’s Java island leave 17 dead and 8 missing

Landslides and flash floods on Indonesia’s Java island leave 17 dead and 8 missing

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian rescuers recovered the bodies of at least 17 people who were swept away in flash floods or buried under tons of mud and rocks that hit hilly villages on the country’s main island of Java, officials said Tuesday.
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New Montreal report reveals lack of consensus on dismantling homeless encampments

New Montreal report reveals lack of consensus on dismantling homeless encampments

MONTREAL — In Montreal, municipal politicians, health officials and community groups can't agree on what to do about homeless encampments, which are regularly dismantled by social workers and police.
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Mass of Arctic air invades parts of Canada, sends mercury plunging

Mass of Arctic air invades parts of Canada, sends mercury plunging

FREDERICTON — A mass of cold air that meandered south from the Arctic has sent temperatures plunging with wind chills making it feel like -40 Celsius or colder from New Brunswick to eastern Alberta.
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Jasper says housing plan promised by Alberta government after wildfire falls short

Jasper says housing plan promised by Alberta government after wildfire falls short

JASPER, ALTA. — As more than 600 families find themselves without homes in fire-ravaged Jasper, Alta., the Rocky Mountain tourist town and the province are locked in a standoff over what to build for interim housing.
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Fire-ravaged Southern California braces for gusty winds and heightened wildfire risk

Fire-ravaged Southern California braces for gusty winds and heightened wildfire risk

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern Californians are bracing for gusty winds and a heightened risk of wildfires less than two weeks after deadly blazes that have killed at least 27 people and ravaged thousands of homes broke out The National Weather Service
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Extreme cold warnings in effect across Prairies, parts of Ontario and Quebec

Extreme cold warnings in effect across Prairies, parts of Ontario and Quebec

Environment Canada issued extreme cold warnings for much of the Prairies and parts of Ontario and Quebec on Saturday morning as arctic air poured south.
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