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What Is the Impact of Wildfires on Climate?

What Is the Impact of Wildfires on Climate?

Wildfires are a natural part of the lifecycles of many forested areas. There are some species of conifers — pine and other evergreen trees — that won't release their seeds unless their pinecones burn, literally rising from the ashes. However, intense droughts around...

When Reentering Civilian Life, Veterans Face Many Challenges

When Reentering Civilian Life, Veterans Face Many Challenges

For Veterans, Readjusting to Civilian Life Presents Challenges The general public typically has a healthy appreciation for members of the military and, in particular, those who are deployed overseas and/or serve on combat missions. But what the average American...

Lake Placid Sewer Line to Be Replaced, Small Business Owners Upset

Lake Placid plans to update and replace many of the area's aging pipes and sewer infrastructure on Main Street this year when the weather warms up in the spring. The city's mayor claims that the repairs and renovation are required due to state orders. The village also...

2017’s Happiest States in America

With the U.S. ranking No. 14 on this year’s World Happiness Report, down one spot since the previous edition, and research proving that money up to a certain dollar amount can contribute to happiness, the personal-finance website WalletHub conducted an in-depth...

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US push for unified Libyan government tests Tripoli factions

Tripoli, Libya – Amid a flurry of regional diplomacy and intelligence manoeuvring, Libya’s political crisis stands at a critical juncture. A new United States-backed initiative aiming to end the country’s institutional divide and unify its executive authorities has...

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Why Britain devours its prime ministers

For much of the post-war era, Britain was known for prime ministers who lasted. Once a leader reached Downing Street, they were expected to stay there. The dominance of two established parties, relatively disciplined parliamentary blocs and a first-past-the-post...

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Israeli forces kill Palestinian man during raid on his home

NewsFeedA 32-year-old Palestinian man has been killed by Israeli forces as they raided his home near the town of Salfit, in the occupied West Bank.Published On 25 Jun 202625 Jun 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo...

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How minesweeping in the Strait of Hormuz works: A visual guide

Last week, the United States and Iran signed a framework agreement aimed at ending the US-Israel war on Iran and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.Navigation through the strait, a global energy chokepoint, has picked up since then, but experts said it will take some time...

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Oil prices back to pre-war levels on rising Middle East supply

The price of Brent crude has reached its lowest since February 27, before the war started.By AFP and ReutersPublished On 25 Jun 202625 Jun 2026Oil prices have extended their decline to levels last seen before the start of the Iran war, as expectations of rising supply...

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In pictures: Aftermath of twin earthquakes in Venezuela

By AFP, AP and ReutersPublished On 25 Jun 202625 Jun 2026Two powerful earthquakes have struck northern Venezuela, killing dozens of people, injuring hundreds and destroying homes and infrastructure. These images show the damage, rescue efforts and grief in the...

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