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First Alert Weather Friday night forecast 7-26-24

Chief meteorologist Paul Heggen details what you can expect in the Bay Area microclimates this weekend....

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First Alert Weather: Saturday in NYC looks fantastic!

Lonnie Quinn has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News at 5....

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Prepare for wildfires on the road and power outages at home, officials say

Slightly lower temperatures and calmer winds in the past 24 hours have helped firefighters in eastern Oregon battle seve...

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Brazil seeks support for tropical forest preservation fund

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Brazil is gathering support from other countries for the creation of a fund that will send re...

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Climate change causing more change in rainfall, fiercer typhoons, scientists say

Climate change is driving changes in rainfall patterns across the world, scientists said in a paper published on Friday,...

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Park Fire now 20th biggest wildfire in recorded California history

Across California, wildfires have scorched 467,136 acres this year, almost four times the average by this date over the ...

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Dozens of ducks are dying at Riverside’s Fairmount Park. Officials are investigating why

Test results from the soil, air, water, and animals are pending....

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This Texas solar panel recycling plant is powered by secondhand panels

Solar panel recycling company SolarCycle is using secondhand solar panels to power its panel recycling plant in Texas. m...

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DraftKings + FanDuel promo code: Win $350 bonus on MLB, UFC

The new DraftKings and FanDuel promo code offers will set the stage for bettors this weekend. New players will have a ch...

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Fire, smoke upend western Canada’s summer tourism season

By Nia Williams and Anna Mehler Paperny (Reuters) - Severe wildfire seasons are increasingly hurting western Canada's lu...

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Ron Faucheux: Who will Kamala Harris choose as a running mate?

We just went through vice presidential selection on the Republican side, and now it’s the Democrats’ turn. The big q...

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Southland communities look to federal aid for storm recovery, request damage reports

Nearly two weeks after storms tore through, communities are seeking property damage reports to potentially receive feder...

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Hurricane center begins tracking Atlantic system with chance to develop

The tropics have been quiet for the last two weeks, but the National Hurricane Center began Friday tracking an Atlantic ...

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Disturbance in central Atlantic could develop near Caribbean islands

After a brief lull in storms forming in the Atlantic, forecasters are watching a disturbance nearing the eastern Caribbe...

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Oregon wildfire explodes to half the size of Rhode Island

By Rich McKay (Reuters) - Winds and lightning strikes have sparked and fanned wildfires across the Pacific Northwest thi...

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Record-breaking heat dome engulfs southwest North Dakota, sparking safety alerts and wildfire concerns

The western edge of the state is enduring record-breaking heat with temperatures soaring near 110 degrees, prompting saf...

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First Alert Weather: Abundant sunshine Friday in NYC!

John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News at Noon....

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Tiny home surrounded by NYC skyscrapers on market for $7M

The three-bedroom 18th-century property is fully renovate with luxury details....

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Bette Midler, Susan Sarandon and Sheryl Lee Ralph of 'The Fabulous Four' cherish longtime friends

From "Beaches" to "First Wives Club" and "Hocus Pocus," Bette Midler has starred in a number of projects where women are...

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The first farmers often made landscapes more biodiverse – our research could have lessons for rewilding today

Scientists analysed thousands of years of pollen data and made a surprising discovery....

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Rain, cooling slow huge blaze in Canada's Jasper park

Rain and cooler temperatures are helping firefighters battling a huge forest fire that has devastated part of the popula...

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Brazilian dunes dotted with dazzling pools make UNESCO heritage list

Brazil's Lencois Maranhenses National Park, famed for its white dunes that fill with blue and emerald lagoons in the rai...

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Registration open for Wilson County Master Gardener fall certification training in Floresville

14-week course runs Aug. 20-Nov. 19The post Registration open for Wilson County Master Gardener fall certification train...

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Millions at risk from 'dangerous' heatwave in terrifying map amid drought warnings

A severe drought is currently impacting a number of US states, with a heatwave making its way across the country - with ...

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Seed oils are the new tobacco — and you need to know about it

Oil crops have become some of the most profitable in agriculture and have changed the face of our planet. Yet, if we’r...

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Paw-sitive safety measures to protect family pets during summer heat

As summer temperatures rise, it’s not just humans who need to be careful. Furry family members must also be protected....

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Business chiefs in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen launch public bidding war over GB Energy

All three cities want to become home to Labour’s new publicly owned energy company...

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Park Fire map: Latest evacuations and perimeter for wildfire near Chico

The explosive growth of the Park Fire continued overnight, and firefighters expect another day of gusty winds and low hu...

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California wildfire sparked by a burning car forces 4,000 people to be evacuated

Drought conditions and climate change have created a volatile environment which has made wildfires more destructive and ...

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US wildfires now visible from space as blanket of haze seen from coast-to-coast

The wildfires ravaging the western U.S. and Canada are now visible from space, wild satellite images show, with the smok...

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Gardeners urged to look for 'ugly' lawn disease - it leaves 'brown patches'

A gardening expert has shared advice on a fungus that could lead to unsightly patches - here's what to look out for....

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Friday morning First Alert Weather forecast 7/26/24

Jessica Burch has the weekend forecast and outlook for the Bay Area following a week of hot weather.Website: https://kpi...

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Residents near Lake Elsinore evacuated as Macy Fire burns

While only 145 acres, it's already destroyed one structure and is threatening others....

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Timber venues, river swimming and re-use: How the Paris Olympics is going green—and what it's missing

As Paris prepares to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the sustainability of the event is coming under scrutiny....

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Highway 1 repairs near Big Sur to include overnight work with delays, closures

So far the emergency repair work near Rocky Creek Bridge, 12 miles south of Carmel, has included stabilizing and reinfor...

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Evacuations remain in place as firefighters battle 900-acre Grove fire in Southern California for second day

A brush fire that ignited during the afternoon of July 24 from a lightning strike, burning hundreds of acres north of Pa...

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How a warming Arctic is accelerating global climate change

Three recent papers authored by Ted Schuur, Regents' professor of biological sciences at Northern Arizona University, an...

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Plans to convert Saltburn Methodist Church into a bar

An empty church in Saltburn which is grade two listed is to be converted into a restaurant and bar....

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Climate scientists answer viewers’ questions on France’s ratings-topping weather forecast

Bringing weather anchors and climate scientists together has been a recipe for success on Journal Météo-Climat, watc...

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Xinhua Silk Road: Harbin es un popular destino turístico de verano gracias a sus ricos recursos de humedales

- Xinhua Silk Road: Harbin, en el noreste de China, se convierte en un popular destino turístico de verano gracias a s...

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Hurricane Beryl – Caricom Leaders July 2024

The region can be confident that the United Kingdom stands with you, that we understand the risks you face, and that we ...

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Boulder weather: High of 90 with mostly cloudy skies

Boulder should see highs in the 90s today with mostly cloudy skies, according to the National Weather Service....

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Your SoCal weather report for Friday, July 26: Southland to cool down this weekend

Excessive heat warnings for deserts expire tonight....

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PISLM inception workshop ahead of phase 2 of Soilcare

Accomplishments by SOILCARE Phase 1 include National Soil Surveys in St Lucia, Grenada, Antigua and Barbuda, Jamaica, Ba...

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Heat-health alert issued for Suffolk weather forecast

The UKHSA and Met Office have issued a yellow heat-health alert for the whole of Suffolk as temperatures across the coun...

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Cropping system for rubber trees boosts soil health and productivity

A groundbreaking research program is transforming rubber farming in the southern Philippines with innovative cropping sy...

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Cowboys, Filth and Brats: Here are the best albums of 2024... So far

How many have you heard? And do you agree with our first-half of 2024 ranking?...

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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service to host Raptor Week Aug. 12-16

Virtual birding seminar features experts from across Texas and beyondThe post Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service to ho...

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Olympics-River Seine suitable for swimming six out of seven days from July 17-23

By Julien Pretot PARIS (Reuters) - The Seine was suitable for swimming six days out of seven between July 17-23, data sh...

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Northern California wildfire sparked by a burning car triples in size in a day

Evacuations were ordered in Butte and Tehama counties, with the blaze only 3% contained by Friday morning. About 4,000 r...

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Opinion: When is a multibillion-dollar water project not worth it?

Sites Reservoir is another old idea that claims to address climate change, but brings huge costs and environmental harm....

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Opinion: Our days are getting longer as the polar ice caps melt

Earth slows as meltwater flows into oceans, potentially affecting computer systems that rely on accurate timekeeping....

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The 'truly outstanding' Scottish bog in the Highlands that has won world heritage status

The announcement comes after about four decades of campaigning....