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G-7 countries commit $20 million to help fight Amazon wildfires

August 26, 2019 9:25am EDT

G-7 countries on Monday agreed to an immediate $20 million fund to help Amazon countries fight wildfires and launch a long-term global initiative to protect the world's largest rainforest.

World leaders, soccer stars unite to help burning Amazon

August 23, 2019 9:05am EDT

Rarely have French President Emmanuel Macron and superstar soccer players including Cristiano Ronaldo been on the same page, but when it comes to the fires that are devastating the Amazon, they're uniting in sounding the alarm.

Storms wreak havoc on Long Island

August 23, 2019 7:28am EDT

Firefighters with thermal imaging cameras dug through piles of cinder blocks Thursday night, searching for victims.

Tropical Storm Chantal poses no threat to the U.S., forecasters say

August 21, 2019 10:30am EDT

The third named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season has formed, and it does not pose any threat to the U.S., according to meteorologists.

Federal energy program suggests keeping thermostat set at 78 degrees — 82 while you sleep

August 20, 2019 9:40pm EDT

To keep your home cool with central air conditioning while also optimizing energy efficiency (and therefore cost), keep the temperature at 78 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.