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Sep 08 2023
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Cardinals fans compare team to Lions after stunning NFL champion Chiefs on opening night
The Detroit Lions escaped with a 21-20 victory at the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs after the team's title banner-raising ceremony on Thursday. After that upset win, many Arizona Cardinals fans on social media began comparing the team's rebuilding process to Detroit as a model for potential future success. Detroit is led by its third-year coach Dan Campbell and veteran
Jul 21 2023
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Relentless U.S. heat wave is likely to extend into August
The stifling heat wave that has affected large parts of the U.S. for more than a month will not loosen its grip anytime soon, forecasters warn.
Why it matters: The longer the extreme heat lasts, the greater the economic and human health effects will be. In addition, the high temperatures are expected to contribute to drought conditions in Texas and the Southwest.
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AxiosAug 25 2023
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Entire Louisiana town under mandatory evacuation because of wildfire
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — An entire town in southwestern Louisiana is under mandatory evacuation orders because of a wildfire that state officials say is the largest they have ever seen. Usually during this time of year, the Deep South state is addressing threats of imminent hurricanes, tropical storms and flooding. But this summer Louisiana has been plagued by record-breaking heat and extreme
Associated PressAug 19 2023
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Fires, disasters increasing: AP analysis finds Hawaii now one of riskiest states in U.S.
KIHEI, Hawaii — Hurricane-fueled flash floods and mudslides. Lava that creeps into neighborhoods. Fierce drought that materializes in a flash and lingers. Earthquakes. And now, deadly fires that burn block after historic block. Hawaii is increasingly under siege from disasters, and what is escalating most is wildfire, according to an Associated Press analysis of Federal Emergency Management
The ColumbianAug 16 2023
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Analysis shows fires, other disasters increasing in Hawaii
KIHEI >> Hurricane-fueled flash floods and mudslides. Lava that creeps into neighborhoods. Fierce drought that materializes in a flash and lingers. Earthquakes. And now, deadly fires that burn block after historic block. Hawaii is increasingly under siege from disasters, and what is escalating most is wildfire, according to an Associated Press analysis of Federal Emergency Management
Honolulu Star-AdvertiserAug 11 2023
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Wildfires have devastated parts of Maui. One way tourists can help is by not visiting.
• Fires on Hawaii's Maui island have displaced thousands of locals and visitors. • People are encouraged to donate time, food, and money to the emergency efforts. • And if you have a trip planned to the island — help by canceling or postponing. This week, the island of Maui in Hawaii was devastated by wildfires. These fires, which were caused by drought and strong winds, have killed at least
Business InsiderAug 15 2023
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Power lines likely caused Maui’s first reported fire, video and data show
Video recorded the night of Aug. 7 shows the first flames of the fire in Makawao, Hawaii. Editor’s note: It has no audio. (Video: San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance) It adds to evidence that state’s main utility equipment sparked multiple fires last week, when powerful winds — predicted for days — whipped through drought-stricken grasslands. While the Makawao fire — still burning — had nothing to
Washington PostAug 19 2023
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Mississippi Governor issues partial statewide burn ban. Brutal heat to continue
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has issued a partial statewide burn ban after weeks of little rain resulting in drought conditions for much of the state. Reeves stated the current conditions could produce "explosive and erratic fire activity" in parts of the state and the Mississippi Forestry Commission has activated its Incident Management Team for rapid deployment to wildfires. Reeves also
The Clarion-LedgerMay 11 2023
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Thursday briefing: Covid public health emergency ends; Title 42; George Santos; birth control pill; Heather Armstrong; and more
• None The details: A large snowpack is A large snowpack is melting into Lake Powell in Utah and Arizona, weeks after its surface sank to an all-time low . The reservoir is expected to deepen by 70 feet by the fall. • None Why it matters: It offers some relief after a historic drought in the Southwest. But it’s not a permanent fix, and Colorado River water use will still have to be It offers
Washington PostAug 21 2023
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Lake Mead's water level rises as Hilary brings heavy rainfall
Lake Mead's water level has risen as the storm Hilary brings heavy rain to the region. The drought-stricken reservoir—which lies between Arizona and Nevada near the border of California—now stands at 1063,62 feet above sea level as of August 20. The rise in water levels comes as tropical storm Hilary batters the area. Forecasters have already warned that there could be potential flash floods
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