Wildfire risk rises in Southeast Texas as Arctic front causes drought, winds to persist

At least half a dozen fires broke out in Southeast Texas between Sunday and Monday, after lower humidity, gusty winds, and local drought conditions increased wildfire risk. Continue reading Wildfire risk rises in Southeast Texas as Arctic front causes drought, winds to persist

Japan deploys troops in bid to stem surge in deadly bear attacks

The governor of a northern region of Japan says authorities were getting “desperate” due to a lack of manpower amid daily reports of bear attacks. Continue reading Japan deploys troops in bid to stem surge in deadly bear attacks

Marc A. Thiessen: Putin bluffed Biden. It won’t work on Trump. – Sat, 18 Oct 2025 PST

President Donald Trump struck a Middle East deal by following a simple strategy: Do the opposite of what Joe Biden did. The same approach will help him bring peace to Ukraine. Continue reading Marc A. Thiessen: Putin bluffed Biden. It won’t work on Trump. – Sat, 18 Oct 2025 PST