Wildfire Smoke from Canada and Minnesota to Affect U.S. Air Quality This Week
Smoke from wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota is expected to linger and worsen over much of the U.S. before air quality improves later in the week.
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Smoke from wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota is expected to linger and worsen over much of the U.S. before air quality improves later in the week.
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Over 830 wildfires in Canada and additional fires near the US border are causing hazardous air quality across the upper Midwest and Northeast, with smoke expected to reach major East Coast cities by mid-July 15, 2026.
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A British couple found semi-conscious with extensive burns were rescued from a ravine amid deadly wildfires in Spain's Almeria province, where the fire claimed 12 lives and forced thousands to evacuate.
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A severe heat dome over the US and Canada is impacting World Cup host cities, prompting safety warnings and schedule adjustments.
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Central and eastern Oregon experience widespread wildfires, leading to evacuations and significant challenges for local ranchers.
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Asian countries, including Japan, are increasingly relying on Canadian crude oil from the Trans Mountain pipeline as uncertainty over oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz grows.
Al Jazeera | Jul 30, 2026, 2:29 AM
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Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh reaffirms commitment to reducing inflation despite divided committee and no rate changes.
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The Trump-era Federal Trade Commission is probing a major merger in veterinary distribution as pet owners face soaring expenses and increasing debt.
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Gale-force winds have intensified wildfires across southern Europe, leading to fatalities, evacuations, and heightened warnings amid a severe heatwave.
BBC World | Jul 29, 2026, 7:23 PM
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Following wildfire-related evacuations, Spain has allowed residents to return to Avila province and parts of Madrid, while France experiences increasing temperatures with major heat warnings.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 29, 2026, 7:19 PM
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Yemen’s construction sector faces a standstill as soaring fuel costs, linked to the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran, drive up material expenses and leave workers struggling to survive.
Al Jazeera | Jul 29, 2026, 5:54 PM
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The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran has stopped commercial shipping to Iraq’s only deep-water port, severely impacting the country’s economy.
Africanews | Jul 29, 2026, 5:45 PM
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A recent surge in hostilities involving Iran, Saudi Arabia, and U.S. forces in Iraq raises concerns over a potential return to full-scale war amid an ongoing five-month conflict impacting the global economy.
NPR News | Jul 29, 2026, 5:32 PM
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The Energy Department has signed agreements with Utah, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Idaho to investigate potential nuclear waste storage sites amid ongoing disposal challenges.
The Hill | Jul 29, 2026, 1:28 AM
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Dozens of communities remain threatened by wildfires in the Gironde region, with officials preparing for a new heatwave that could worsen the situation.
BBC World | Jul 28, 2026, 10:26 PM
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Ahead of Senator Lindsey Graham’s funeral, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump held a closed-door meeting in the Oval Office to explore ways to strengthen Ukraine’s defense capabilities amid ongoing conflict with Russia.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 28, 2026, 5:04 PM
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Seven individuals from different countries share how the ongoing conflict in Iran has altered their daily lives and livelihoods, amid warnings of rising global poverty.
Washington Times News | Jul 27, 2026, 4:50 PM
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French President Emmanuel Macron convened an interministerial meeting amid ongoing wildfires that have destroyed hundreds of homes and forced evacuations in southwestern France.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 27, 2026, 1:17 PM
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Southern France battles ongoing wildfires in Gironde, while central Spain sees progress controlling two major fires amid an approaching heat wave.
NPR News | Jul 27, 2026, 11:48 AM
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After nearly two weeks of strikes that threatened a recent peace deal, the US and Iran have halted hostilities to focus on diplomatic negotiations.
Africanews | Jul 27, 2026, 11:44 AM
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French President Emmanuel Macron convenes cabinet to address massive wildfires in southwest France amid forecasts of an impending heatwave.
Al Jazeera | Jul 27, 2026, 11:07 AM
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Gianni Infantino defends the 2026 World Cup as a celebration of unity and joy amid criticism over visa restrictions and disciplinary decisions.
Al Jazeera | Jul 27, 2026, 10:32 AM
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Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogačar secured his fifth Tour de France victory on July 26, 2026, as the race's final stage was shortened due to wildfire emergency responses in southwest France.
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