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Jan 29 2026ENVIRONMENT

Clearing the Air: The Fight for Uniform Post-Fire Safety Standards

After the 2025 Eaton and Palisades fires, cleaning up the mess left behind has been a mess in itself. Different experts have been giving different advice. First, the federal government suddenly stopped following California's old rules for testing soil after fires. Then, California thought about doin

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Jan 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Grammy Awards 2026: What's Changing and Who's Making History?

The Grammy Awards are back, and this time, they're bringing some big changes. The 68th annual event will air live from Los Angeles, promising a mix of new and familiar elements. The executive producers are back, but they're planning a show that's different from last year's, which was heavily influen

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Jan 27 2026ENVIRONMENT

Wildfires and Climate Change: A Growing Threat

Climate change is making wildfires bigger and more dangerous. NASA's research shows that human activities are the main reason why wildfires in the American West are getting worse. Over the past 20 years, the area burned by wildfires has increased, even though the number of fires has stayed about the

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Jan 21 2026LIFESTYLE

Choosing Freedom: How One Couple Found Joy in a Child-Free Life

In a world where parenthood is often seen as the default, one couple is challenging the norm. Ali and Charlie, aged 33 and 37, have embraced a lifestyle that many find surprising: they chose not to have children. This decision has given them a level of freedom that most can only dream of. They can s

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Jan 20 2026HEALTH

Pregnancy and Wildfire Smoke: A Hidden Risk?

Wildfire smoke might be doing more harm than we thought. New research shows that when pregnant women breathe in this smoke, their kids might have a higher chance of having autism. The study looked at over 200, 000 births in Southern California. It found that the risk was highest when moms were expos

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Jan 19 2026ENVIRONMENT

Chile's Fiery Challenge: Heat and Flames Take a Toll

In Chile, a deadly mix of scorching heat and fierce winds has turned the landscape into an inferno. At least 19 people have lost their lives as wildfires rage across the country. The government is scrambling to evacuate people and battle nearly two dozen blazes that continue to spread. The situatio

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Jan 18 2026ENVIRONMENT

Chile's Wildfires: A Critical Look at the Ongoing Disaster

In Chile, wildfires are causing serious trouble. The president, Gabriel Boric, has called a state of emergency in two areas: Ñuble and Biobío. These places are about 500km south of the capital, Santiago. Sadly, 16 people have died, and over 20, 000 have had to leave their homes. The fires are destro

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Jan 18 2026ENVIRONMENT

Fires Force Mass Evacuations in Chile

Chile is facing a serious situation with wildfires. President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of catastrophe in two southern regions. This move comes as fires have forced thousands to leave their homes. The fires are spreading fast. Strong winds and high temperatures are making it hard for firef

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Jan 17 2026ENVIRONMENT

The Eaton Fire: Who's Really to Blame?

The Eaton Fire, which tore through Southern California in January 2025, left a trail of destruction. It took 19 lives and destroyed over 9, 400 homes and buildings. Southern California Edison (SCE), a major utility company, has admitted that one of its high-voltage transmission lines might have spar

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Jan 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

How Ring and Watch Duty Team Up to Tackle Wildfires

Ring has teamed up with Watch Duty to help people stay safe from wildfires. This partnership brings important fire updates right to your phone. It's part of Ring's Neighbors app, which already helps people share local news. Watch Duty is a well-known app for wildfire alerts. It gives real-time upda

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