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Inside the behemoth Smithsonian museum network drawing fire from the Trump administration

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Trump orders warning signs outside Smithsonian over ‘woke’ exhibits President Donald Trump orders warning signs outside the Smithsonian, alleging politicized exhibits that emphasize activism over history. The institution faces scrutiny for promoting racial reparations and for a 2020 infographic criticizing ‘white culture.’ A congressional hearing further ignited debate over the museum’s ‘woke’ displays and their … Read more

Extended heat wave risks lives, increases fire danger and drought

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Extended heat wave risks lives, increases fire danger and drought – CBS News Watch CBS News The heat that baked the South earlier this week moved west under a so-called heat dome. More than 70 million people are under alert for life-threatening heat conditions. Jason Allen reports from Oklahoma City. Source link

F-35 fighter jet crashes near San Diego Marine Corps base, sparking fire

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An F-35 fighter jet crashed near a Marine Corps base in San Diego on Friday, sparking a small fire. A Marine Corps spokesperson said the pilot ejected, was recovered, and is being transported to a medical facility. An aerial photo shows the smoking aircraft on the ground in what appeared to be an open field … Read more

F-35 fighter jet crashes in San Diego and sparks fire on Miramar air base

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A fighter crashed in San Diego on Friday after suffering a “class A mishap,” according to officials. The F-35 assigned to 3rd Marine Aircraft Group 11 crashed at the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar at around 10 a.m. Pacific Time, a spokesperson for MCAS Miramar said in a statement. The crash sparked a fire in … Read more

Dad fatally shot his wife and 6 kids before setting their Michigan home on fire and killing himself, authorities say

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A man fatally shot his wife and their six children before setting the Michigan home they shared ablaze and turning the gun on himself, authorities said Monday. Kristopher Karolkiewicz, 47, killed his 39-year-old wife, Amanda, and their children, who ranged in age from 5 to 15, Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Jake Sparks said in … Read more

6 children among 8 found dead in Michigan home after fire, some with gunshot wounds

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Eight people, including six children, were found dead in a Michigan home after a fire, some with gunshot wounds, law enforcement said Friday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Police and fire authorities responded just before noon to a house fire in Grand Haven Township, on … Read more

Europe battling multiple fire fronts, threatening major cities in unprecedented conditions

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Wildfires burned out of control in France and Spain in what authorities described as “unprecedented conditions.” Strong winds stoked multiple fire fronts threatening major cities, with 300,000 people evacuated from their homes. Anna Coren reports. Source link

Saudi Arabia trades fire with Iran-backed rebels in Yemen

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IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Hundreds of thousands race to escape wildfires in France and Spain 02:04 Daredevils jump off Seattle’s Space Needle 01:17 Inside the battle for clean energy on Native American land 02:34 Anti-ICE demonstrations across the country 01:47 Maine Democrats select Troy … Read more

Amazon’s newest Fire TV Stick HD is faster, slimmer and on sale for $20

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You don’t get much for $20 anymore — except, apparently, a streaming stick that makes television watching easy and scores you access to thousands of apps. Right now, Amazon’s newest Fire TV Stick HD is on sale for 43 percent off. This is the latest version of Amazon’s most popular streaming device, and it’s a … Read more