Young environmental activists on Monday prevailed in a closely watched Montana lawsuit that said state officials weren’t doing enough to protect them from climate change. Legal observers called it a landmark victory for the 16 plaintiffs. (Aug. 15)
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Wildfires rage in the Pyrenees region prompting evacuations
Authorities say a wildfire ripped through 500 hectares (1,235 acres) of land near the seaside resort of Argeles-sur-Mer in southern France, close to the border with Spain. (August 15)
Japanese mountaineer dies and another injured while climbing in northern Pakistan
A Japanese climber died and his fellow mountaineer was injured while trying to scale one of the highest and unscaled peaks in northern Pakistan last week, a mountaineering official and the injured climber said on Tuesday. (Aug. 15) (AP Video: Manzoor B…
Volunteers bring donations to displaced Lahaina residents
Volunteers help displaced Lahaina residents with donations of blankets, industrial fans, and other items.
Woman found dead at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park; police investigating ‘suspicious’ death
The medical examiner identified the victim as Kelly Brock Koike, 37, of San Francisco.
Public access to ‘The Bean’ in Chicago will be limited for months due to construction
One of Chicago’s most famous tourist attractions, “The Bean” will be off-limits to visitors until spring 2024.
Crisis counselors offer mental health support to Hawaii wildfire survivors
The devastating fires on the Hawaiian island have left many traumatized and in need of mental health care.
As the Black Sea becomes a battleground, Ukrainian farmers don’t know how they’ll sell their grain
Exorbitant logistics costs and Russia’s blockade of the ports has made shipping grain too expensive for thousands of Ukrainian farmers. (Aug 14.)
Video shows U.S. Rep in altercation with police officers
Texas police has released a video showing U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson being taken to the ground by officers during an altercation at a rodeo. (Aug. 15)
Firefighters and farmers battle Colombia wildfires
Firefighters and farmers have joined forces to combat the wildfires that had spread in Saocha, a city just outside the Colombian capital, Bogota. (Aug. 15)