What to know about Florida wildfires and how you can reduce risk

Florida hasbattled hundreds of wildfires since the start of the year, yet peak fire season, which hits in June, is still ...

Fort Mifflin, long besieged by flooding and lack of money, is finally getting some help

Fort Mifflin receives zero federal or city dollars and operates on a shoestring budget of $100,000 to $200,000 a year.

I hiked the Appalachians to connect with nature—here's how

Set in the forests of East Tennessee, Chattanooga has been named the first National Park City in the US thanks to its ...

5-story drill tower in Alfred provides first responder training | County Report

Fire instructors prepare to enter the drill tower on the grounds of York County Regional Training Center in Alfred. The tower ...
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Firefighters Battle Fire at Historic Hyde Park, NY, Church

HYDE PARK, N.Y. — The historic Millennial Kingdom Church on Mansion Drive, a “cornerstone of Hyde Park’s heritage,” was on fire New Year’s morning and firefighting efforts continued throughout the day ...
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Humanoid robots show off their language and boxing skills in Hong Kong

A humanoid robot called X2 Ultra from China's leading humanoid robot manufacturer AGIBOT has been impressing visitors in Hong Kong. The robot is about the size of a primary school ...
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Celebrity birthdays for the week of April 19-25 includes Barbra Streisand and Dev Patel

Celebrities having birthdays during the week of April 19-25 include actor-singer-director Barbra Streisand, wrestler-turned-actor John Cena and singer-TV personality Kelly Clarkson. Actor Kate Hudson ...

As the first non-AC train with closed-door system arrives in Mumbai, here is how it works

Overcrowding on Mumbai local trains continues to claim thousands of lives every year. These deaths occur almost entirely on ...