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Burnt bones from Wonderwerk Cave suggest early humans used fire deep inside caves up to 1.8 million years agoBurnt animal bones discovered deep inside South Africa's Wonderwerk Cave may represent the oldest known evidence of human fire use. Dating ...
‘The upcoming El Nino event could cost India $1 trillion in losses’An impending El Nino event threatens global economies, with India facing potential losses exceeding one trillion dollars. This climate phen...
Who won the California Governor race? Early results show Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer battling for top spotsAs preliminary results emerged Tuesday night, Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer pulled ahead of a crowded field competing to succ...
In 1971, an Apollo 14 astronaut carried hundreds of tree seeds around the Moon, and most Americans have no idea they are walking past them every dayAstronaut Stuart Roosa carried tree seeds around the Moon on Apollo 14, a mission that unexpectedly led to the creation of "Moon Trees." De...
'If Ebola comes, we'll be wiped out': Democratic Republic of Congo conflict-displacedDorcas Mapenzi fears the worst if Ebola comes to the Kingonze camp, where she lives alongside more than 25,000 other displaced people in th...
Saving supply chains from climate shocks is a lure for investorsCompanies are increasingly focused on supply chain resilience. This trend is expected to continue, offering new opportunities and protectin...
Scientists drilled only 200 meters into Antarctica and uncovered Earth's oldest ice with 6-million-year-old air trapped insideScientists have recovered 6-million-year-old ice from Antarctica. This ice contains air bubbles from Earth's ancient atmosphere. It offers ...
FIFA World Cup to face newest opponent: Brutal heat and violent stormsHeat, humidity and thunderstorms are synonymous with summer in many North American regions -- and in a few weeks they could also threaten t...
'Am I out?' Drought and rising costs from Iran war deepen pain for US farmersAmerican farmers in Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Nebraska face immense challenges. Rising fuel and fertilizer prices, linked ...
A Canadian lake shaped like an emoji suddenly drained dry in a geological event rarely seen on EarthLake Rouge in Quebec catastrophically drained in May 2025 due to a landslide and outburst flood, leaving a barren crater. This rare event w...
Berkshire Hathaway profit rises despite consumer stress, cash sets recordBerkshire Hathaway reported stronger Q1 operating profit despite economic headwinds impacting consumer businesses. Led by Warren Buffett an...
Cherry blossoms are proof of a planet going awryScientists attribute these changes to human-caused carbon dioxide emissions and urbanization. The early blooms serve as a visible sign of b...
Wildfire crisis: Hundreds of blazes rage across Florida and Georgia — what to know nowWildfires are rapidly spreading across Georgia and Florida, driven by drought, low humidity, and strong winds. Dozens of fires have burned ...
Extreme heat threatens global food systems, UN agencies warnFarmers and fishers are struggling as heatwaves become more frequent and intense. Yields are falling, and harvests are failing. The United ...
US wildfire forecast 2026: This region likely to be worst hit; check other areas at riskUS wildfire forecast 2026: Fewer wildfires are predicted for the United States in 2026. However, experts warn these fires could be more int...
US funds Cyprus base upgrade to bolster regional safe haven roleCyprus is boosting its military bases with American taxpayer support. These upgrades will strengthen its role as a safe haven for Middle Ea...
What are Santa Ana winds? Why they cause extreme fire risk in CaliforniaSanta Ana winds are returning to Southern California, ushering in warmer temperatures for the weekend. Expect peak gusts of 35 to 55 mph, w...
Wildfires in US: Are Americans entering fire-prone areas? Check reasons behind rising incidentsThe wildfire incidents in the US have increased two fold in the last 30 years. Houses have been constructed in WUIs resulting in more loss ...
California battles largest-ever fire in its history as eight killed in western USThe August Complex Fire became the biggest recorded blaze in Californian history on Thursday, after multiple fires in the state's northwest...
US wildfires: Five towns destroyed in Oregon, three fatalities confirmed in CaliforniaWinds of up to 50 miles per hour (80 kilometers per hour) sent flames racing tens of miles within hours, engulfing hundreds of homes as fir...