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The multi-day heat wave that has gripped much of the eastern United States is entering its final phase this holiday weekend, bringing with it the potential for severe\u2026
A significant and potentially dangerous heat wave is building across large swaths of the central and eastern United States, impacting an estimated hundreds of millions of people as\u2026
A significant wildfire in Utah's Cottonwood area is prompting ongoing evacuations and raising concerns for holiday week travel, according to non-federal reports. The blaze has been declared a\u2026
Recent national reporting has illuminated significant delays in the processing of major disaster declarations under the current administration, raising concerns about federal accountability and the timely delivery of\u2026
U.S. and Iranian officials have convened in Switzerland for high-stakes negotiations aimed at securing a ceasefire and addressing Tehran's nuclear program. The talks come amid recent escalations and\u2026
The Supreme Court has reinstated the murder conviction of Pedro Hernandez in connection with the 1979 disappearance of Etan Patz, a case that became a watershed moment in\u2026
France is currently experiencing an intense heatwave, forcing authorities to issue red alerts across dozens of departments as temperatures approach or exceed 40 degrees Celsius in many regions.\u2026
Federal authorities have disrupted an alleged plot targeting a UFC event planned for the White House. The FBI's intervention comes amid heightened concerns about public safety and national\u2026
Potential Tropical Cyclone One was situated near the Texas coast early Wednesday, June 17, carrying maximum sustained winds of approximately 30 mph. Forecast models indicate a significant risk\u2026
A significant storm system churning in the Gulf of Mexico has placed a vital energy corridor and a high-profile international sporting event under threat of severe weather. The\u2026
The U.S. government has put up $750,000 to facilitate the evacuation of an American citizen from a remote island in the South Pacific. This action comes in response\u2026
A federal judge has ordered that disputed interpretive signs at national parks remain or be restored while a legal challenge proceeds. This ruling is significant as it pertains\u2026