The Oregon Flat Fire has burned nearly 22,000 acres, destroyed homes, and forced thousands to evacuate, with only 5% containment as of Monday. About 4,000 homes remain under evacuation notice, including 1,000 under mandatory “go now” orders. Officials warned shifting winds and returning hot, dry weather could worsen conditions, though recent cloud cover and humidity briefly slowed the blaze. Governor Tina Kotek has invoked the … Continue reading Oregon wildfire threatens thousands of homes as officials issue ominous warning

The U.S. has confirmed its first human case of the flesh-eating New World screwworm parasite, found in a Maryland resident who recently traveled to El Salvador. Officials said the patient has recovered and there is no risk of transmission, with overall public health risk considered very low. The parasite, which devastates livestock and pets, has recently re-emerged in Central America and Mexico after being eradicated decades ago. … Continue reading First human case of flesh-eating screwworm parasite detected in the U.S.

A massive dust storm, or haboob, swept through Phoenix on Monday, darkening skies, halting traffic, cutting power to tens of thousands, and damaging Phoenix Sky Harbor airport. The storm, followed by heavy rain, wind, and lightning, left flights delayed and caused leaks inside the airport. Residents described near-zero visibility, rattling winds, and dust seeping into homes. While parts of Arizona have seen rain this monsoon … Continue reading Arizona dust storm engulfs Phoenix, bringing power outages and flight delays

A fast-moving wildfire in Napa County’s wine country has burned over 6,800 acres since Thursday, forcing mandatory evacuations near Calistoga, officials said. As of Sunday night, the Pickett Fire was 11% contained with more than 600 structures threatened. Firefighters, aided by helicopters and drones, are battling the blaze in rugged terrain also hit by the devastating 2020 Glass Fire. The cause remains under investigation, ABC … Continue reading California wine country wildfire nears 7,000 acres, mandatory evacuations ordered

Salvadoran migrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whose case has become a high-profile test of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, is expected to be arrested and deported to Uganda when he reports to ICE in Baltimore on Monday. His six-month legal battle has spanned multiple courts, with the DOJ accusing him of MS-13 ties and human smuggling, while supporters call him a hardworking father targeted unfairly. A … Continue reading Abrego Garcia to appear at ICE office in Baltimore amid talk of Uganda deportation

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is rejecting Donald Trump’s threat to deploy the National Guard to the city, calling it unconstitutional and unnecessary given recent drops in murders, shootings, and car thefts. Johnson said Chicago’s investments in youth jobs, mental health, and affordable housing are driving crime reductions, not military force. Illinois officials, including Gov. JB Pritzker, vowed to fight any federal overreach, while the ACLU … Continue reading Mayor blasts Trump’s threat to deploy National Guard to Chicago