These maps show where US fire danger is the highest this spring. It might not be where you think
“Most precipitation will fall in the Far West, Southwest, Rockies, and eastern U.S., especially Tennessee and surrounding ...
Bristling at 'Gulf of Mexico' name change on maps, Mexico says it might sue Google
President Claudia Sheinbaum has repeatedly defended the name Gulf of Mexico, saying its use dates to 1607 and is recognized ...
New California wildfire maps: See 'Very High' fire hazard zones by county
A recent executive order by California Gov. Gavin Newsom aims to ramp up fire safety in urban areas as new maps released by ...
Landslide maps a valuable tool for weathering next big storm
Hurricane Helene triggered over 2,000 landslides across Appalachia, according to an ongoing survey helmed by the United States Geological Survey. Per a publicly available interactive map created by ...
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In freezing foreign aid, the US leaves people to die
US$60 billion worth of USAID programs have been brought to a screeching halt. It’s a devastating decision for developing ...
USAID’s freeze has thrust the entire global aid system into uncertainty
Its possible shutdown raises a crucial question: who will fill the void left by one of the world’s largest international aid ...
Blue States Are Bailing Out Red States
An assessment of state-level inflows and outflows of federal funds finds red states are being propped up by blue states.
How Trump’s hobbling of USAID cedes Southeast Asia to Chinese influence
The Trump administration's 'America first' focus lets China fill the vacuum in Southeast Asia and set the rules for ...
Federal Resignation Program Moves Ahead After Judge Signs Off
A federal judge said the Trump administration’s deferred resignation program for federal workers could move forward, allowing the White House to advance a critical part of its plan to reduce the ...
Cyclone Zelia LIVE updates: Warralong residents airlifted to safety as flooding isolates community
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Zelia is causing intense rainfall and flooding in the State’s north, with residents told their lives and ...
Grampians National Park is still burning—here's what we can expect will survive and recover
Fire broke out in the Grampians National Park (Gariwerd) in December and raged for weeks. Then lightning strikes ignited ...