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Hurricanes position preview: Who will replace NFL second-rounder Elijah Arroyo at TE?

College football season is fast approaching, with the Hurricanes opening their 2025 campaign with a big home game against Notre Dame on Aug. 31. Miami is coming off a 10-3 season that started promising but ended with two late-season losses, which cost UM a …

California Lawmakers Pass Amendments To Film & TV Tax Credit Program; Newsom Signs Bill – Update

UPDATED: California Gov. Gavin Newsom has now signed the bill, saying in a statement from his office that it would “further strengthen the state’s commitment to film and television production.” See the fuill text here. PREVIOUSLY at 10:56 a.m.: California …

Six months after L.A. wildfires, some adjust to new life in RVs

1/3 Swipe or click to see more REUTERS/DANIEL COLE Jose Luis Martinez, 71, completes a grant application for relief funds inside the RV where he now lives, after losing his home to the Eaton Fire in January 2025, at his property in Altadena, Calif …

Madre Fire In Central California Becomes Largest of the Year to Date Overnight

What began as a 100-acre grass fire Wednesday afternoon in a remote part of San Luis Obispo County has grown to a 35,000-acre blaze in less than 24 hours. Cal Fire reported Thursday morning that the Madre Fire in San Luis Obispo County had grown to 35,500 …

Wildfire in Central California spreads to 52,500 acres

A wildfire in a wilderness area of central California exploded in size as dry, hot weather Thursday raised the fire risk for large portions of the state ahead of the July Fourth holiday. The Madre Fire became California's largest blaze so far this year …

Madre blaze becomes California’s largest wildfire of the year

California Enacts Major Rollback Of Landmark Environmental Law

Photo:Wikipedia India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA – California lawmakers have approved sweeping changes to the state’s cornerstone environmental law, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), in a move that environmental and community advocates …

California Groups Partner to Help LA County Businesses Recover From Wildfires

The California Association for Local Economic Development is redirecting federal grant money to help small businesses through Los Angeles County recover from recent wildfires. CALED announced it is pivoting funding from a U.S. Economic Development …

How This Record-Breaking Hurricane Season Compares to Peak Year

The Eastern Pacific hurricane season has already started breaking records, with Hurricane Flossie becoming the earliest F-named storm on record. However, despite its active start, the season has a long way to go before it breaks the record for the greatest …

California's largest blaze explodes in size as dry, hot weather raises wildfire risk statewide

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A wildfire in a wilderness area of central California exploded in size as dry, hot weather Thursday raised the fire risk for large portions of the state ahead of the July Fourth holiday. LOS ANGELES (AP) — A wildfire in a wilderness area …

Fourth of July in California: Cancellations due to ICE fears, and where celebrations will still take place

It will be an Independence Day marked with fear. Although the Fourth of July is just around the corner, many people in California will not be celebrating due to the threat of arrests and deportations that have been taking place for months and continue …

Legislative wins and losses for Tacoma

The city of Tacoma won some and lost some in the 2025 state legislative session. At their July 24 study session, the city council heard a rundown on the session from Alex MacBain, the city’s Interim Senior Government Affairs Advisor.   As it does every …

Alaska Interior Wildfires Update

California's largest wildfire explodes in size

Evacuation orders and warnings were issued for tiny communities near State Route 166 as flames moved through hilly terrain toward the Carrizo Plain National Monument, about 70km east of Santa Maria. The region about 200km northwest of Los Angeles contains …

Best things to do Fourth of July weekend in LA and Southern California: July 4 - 6

Let us help you find the most interesting things to do Sign up for the Best Things To Do newsletter, our weekly roundup of L.A.'s best food and events. Happy Fourth of July! While it may be frustrating that many events are being postponed due to …

Increased fire activity expected as Interior Alaska heats up

Fire personnel are bracing for a potential increase in fire activity this week due to dry, hot conditions across Interior Alaska. While fire personnel made progress on wildfires thanks to rain and cool weather, several remain at zero containment. As …

Six Lethbridge Hurricanes attending NHL Development Camps

Yager, 20, will train with the Winnipeg Jets, who selected him in the first round (14th overall) of the 2023 NHL Draft before being acquired by the Jets in a trade. He was a two-time World Junior player for Canada, serving as captain in 2025. Price, 19, …

Seven missing after California fireworks warehouse explosion

Authorities in California’s northern Yolo County on Wednesday said that seven people were missing after a series of explosions at a fireworks warehouse in Esparto near Sacramento. The blasts on Tuesday evening ignited an 80-acre wildfire and consumed …

Burning questions: BYU professor, local fire chief examine role of public water in fighting wildfires

1 / 4 A fire truck makes its way down Woodland Hills Drive on Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, in Woodland Hills. Evan Cobb, Daily Herald file photo 2 / 4 Smoke from the mountainside clouds the air among homes in Woodland Hills as the Pole Creek and Bald …

VFAF Vet Force was the first boots on the ground delivering essential flood relief in Texas said Stan Fitzgerald

Stan Fitzgerald, Veterans for America First National Vet Force Coordinator, announced VFAF Vet Forces distributing essential supplies for Texas flood victims KERRVILLE , TX, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- From L-Strategies: The …

XENOptics and OPTOKON Automate Drone Deployment

Remote Fiber Optics Switching Delivers Innovative Drone Deployment Capabilities CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fiber Optics are finding new roles in defense capabilities. Usually confined to data …

Flood Repair Services Contractors in Kerrville Texas Unite to Providing Flood and Home Repair Relief

Flood Repair Services Contractors Unite in Kerrville, Boerne, Comfort, Ingram, Center Point, Bandera, Fredericksburg, Hunt, Harper for home repair clean up SAN ANTONIO , TX, UNITED STATES, July 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Texas Hill …

Frisco TX Emergency Plumber Warns: Mold and Damage Can Start Overnight

FPP Plumbing in Frisco responds 24/7 to emergency calls burst pipes, leaking water heaters, hidden leaks before they turn to mold and major damage. FRISCO, TX, UNITED STATES, July 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- It was just past midnight in …

Kerr County Texans Affected by Severe Storms and Flooding July 2 and Continuing Can Apply for Possible FEMA Assistance

AUSTIN – FEMA is supporting state and local recovery efforts for Texas homeowners and renters in Kerr County who sustained damage from the severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding that occurred July 2, 2025, and continuing. Financial assistance is …

Robotimize & TWD Trading Unveil ExoVivante™ at Philippines' Top Disaster Resilience Congress in New Partnership

Robotimize and TWD Trading launch ExoVivante™ FIT-HV Pro, empowering Philippine disaster responders with breakthrough exoskeleton tech. SINGAPORE, July 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a landmark collaboration, Robotimize, a global innovator in …

Team Wildfire's 'Storm Cell' takes prize at Central Florida Tech Grove Challenge

BOULDER, CO, UNITED STATES, July 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Team Wildfire, a leader in advanced wildfire suppression technology, announced a winning performance of its “Storm Cell” unit at the Central Florida Tech Grove "Fire Equipment …

Grade Timber Becomes Authorized Illinois Dealer for Tajfun Forestry Equipment

Grade Timber Partners with Tajfun to Bring Premium Forestry Equipment to Illinois SPRINGFIELD, IL, UNITED STATES, July 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Grade Timber, a trusted leader in logging and land management throughout Illinois, is thrilled …

Save Earth Mission Unveils Global Vision; Announces Tree Plantation Campaign Across 60+ Countries

AHMEDABAD , INDIA, July 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Save Earth Mission successfully concluded its much-anticipated Grand Vision Unveiling event at GIFT City Club in Ahmedabad. The event marked a significant milestone in the organization’s global …

Fence Protection for Hurricane Season: Tony’s Fencing and Iron Works Offers Free Inspections Across Covington

Hurricane season is underway, Tony’s Fencing and Iron Works urges Covington homeowners to secure fences before storms hit with free inspections and expert tips. COVINGTON, LA, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With summer now in …

K3 Holdings and Alpine LA Properties Honor Wildland Firefighters

Supports Displaced Families Following Devastating LA Wildfires LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- K3 Holdings, a privately held real estate investment firm with extensive holdings throughout the United States and …

JCS Investments Celebrates Two Decades of Impactful Investments and Sustainability and Circular Economy looking Ahead

JCS Investments Limited marks 20 years of dedicated service to its mission of fostering positive change, the company takes pride in reaching this milestone. ACCRA, GHANA, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As JCS Investments Limited embarks on …

When Technology Flies with a Heart: DFS AI Takes Off from Sardinia to Watch Over the Mediterranean

Born in Sardinia, ready for the world. A custom AI-powered drone that thinks, decides, and acts. The future of emergency response is airborne. MILANO, MI, ITALY, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a time when climate threats are growing …

Responding to Lebanon’s Crisis, Life for Relief and Development Delivers Medical Equipment to Healthcare Facilities

SOUTHFIELD, MI, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the wake of one of the most devastating healthcare crises Lebanon has ever endured, Life for Relief and Development (LIFE) has stepped in to provide critical medical supplies …

New EPA-Registered Botanical Disinfectant Offers Multi-Purpose Solution for Mold, Bacteria, and Viral Pathogens

PreVasive combines exceptional effectiveness, an eco-friendly formulation, and an economical price point to offer unmatched value and performance. FRANKFORT, IL, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bad Axe Restoration Products …

E.e.r.s. Wins $200K Meta Grant to Enhance AI Public Service Chatbot for Multilingual Government Support

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- U.S.-based AI startup e.e.r.s. won a $200,000 Meta Llama Impact Grant to further develop the innovative artificial intelligence chatbot. This multilingual virtual assistant is …

A Disaster Recovery Center in St. Louis City to Close Temporarily

A Disaster Recovery Center in St. Louis City will close temporarily from July 6-13 due to a previously scheduled event at that location.  Temporarily Closed July 6-13 LOCATION HOURS OF OPERATION Union Tabernacle M.B. Church 626 N. Newstead Ave. St. Louis, …

Global Women Climate Leaders and Parliamentarians Demand Bold Action and Solutions On The Path to COP30

At a worldwide convening, women climate leaders call for immediate action to advance climate justice for a thriving future CA, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Last week, as heat waves accelerated in countries around the world, …

Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Davidson, Dyer and Wilson Counties

Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers are now open in Davidson, Dyer and Wilson counties to assist Tennesseans who experienced damage or loss from the April 2-24 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding.  The following recovery centers will …

Kimble Company Supports Flood Recovery Efforts in Wheeling, WV

Kimble responded swiftly to support flood recovery efforts in Wheeling, West Virginia, following recent severe weather that impacted the region. DOVER, OH, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kimble Company and Kimble Recycling & …