Texas firefighters battled several major wildfires across the Panhandle region on Wednesday, with the Smokehouse Creek fire becoming the second-largest in state history, burning over 500,000 acres. Fueled by strong winds, dry conditions, and record-breaking...
Texas Wildfires Rage, Second-Largest in State History Scorches 500,000 Acres
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Biden’s Candid Remarks on Putin and Trump Stir Controversy at Fundraiser
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Tragic Death of Nex Benedict Sparks National Concern Over Bullying and School Safety
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YouTube Parenting Influencer Ruby Franke Sentenced to Prison for Child Abuse
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Trump’s Misappropriation of Navalny’s Legacy Diverts Attention from His Legal Troubles
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The United States Blocks UN Resolution for Immediate Gaza Ceasefire
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