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U.S. study links Canadian wildfire smoke to doctor visit spike in Baltimore

TORONTO — Raging Canadian wildfires that choked North America under clouds of smoke last year may have contributed to a spike in doctor visits for lung and heart problems thousands of kilometres away, according to peer-reviewed findings published Fri

Dec 13, 2024 12:36 PM Read more >

Feds propose protection for giant salamanders devastated by Hurricane Helene

You never forget your first time seeing a giant salamander, according to Andy Hill.

Dec 13, 2024 10:27 AM Read more >

Indian Ocean islands of Comoros, Madagascar and Mayotte are bracing for Cyclone Chido

MORONI, Comoros (AP) — The islands of Comoros, Madagascar and Mayotte in the Indian Ocean were bracing for Cyclone Chido on Friday as the intense tropical storm whirred its way toward Africa's east coast.

Dec 13, 2024 7:16 AM Read more >

Oregon lawmakers approve $218M in emergency wildfire funding in special session

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon lawmakers approved $218 million in emergency wildfire funds during a Thursday special session that was convened to address unpaid bills stemming from the state’s 2024 record wildfire season .

Dec 12, 2024 6:45 PM Read more >

Holiday Gift Guide: Handcrafted items from North Carolina support hurricane recovery

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The town of Asheville, known for its artists and restaurants, is a tourist destination and the economic hub of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountain communities.

Dec 12, 2024 11:55 AM Read more >

Snow squalls and blizzards to descend on parts of Ontario, Environment Canada warns

Environment Canada is warning that snow squalls and blizzards in places north and west of the Greater Toronto Area could make travel "nearly impossible" at times in the next couple of days.

Dec 12, 2024 7:16 AM Read more >

Oregon lawmakers to hold special session on emergency wildfire funding

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon lawmakers are convening Thursday for a special session to discuss emergency funding to pay out millions in unpaid bills stemming from the state’s 2024 record wildfire season .

Dec 11, 2024 11:13 PM Read more >

Atmospheric river brings weather whiplash to East Coast as bomb cyclone develops

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The U.S.

Dec 11, 2024 9:53 PM Read more >

PHOTO COLLECTION: California-Wildfire

This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors. The Associated Press

Dec 11, 2024 4:34 PM Read more >

Malibu wildfire grows, thousands remain evacuated but firefighters get break from improving weather

MALIBU, Calif.

Dec 11, 2024 4:06 PM Read more >