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California wildfire kills two, thick smoke makes extinguishment difficult

California wildfire kills two, thick smoke makes extinguishment difficult

AFP ONS News•today, 20:58 The large forest fire that has been raging in northern California since Friday has claimed its first victims. Two bodies were found today in a burnt-out car in a driveway in Siskiyou County, several dozen miles from the Oregon border. Who they are has not been disclosed. In nearly three days, the McKinney Fire has become …

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Thousands Evacuated Due to California’s Biggest Wildfire

Thousands Evacuated Due to California's Biggest Wildfire

Reuters ONS News•today, 02:54 At least 2,000 people have been evacuated in the US state of California due to a wildfire that broke out last Friday. In two days, the fire, on the border with the State of Oregon, has spread to more than 207 square kilometers. That makes it the biggest wildfire this year in the western state. There …

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At least 2,000 people evacuated due to new wildfire in California NOW

At least 2,000 people evacuated due to new wildfire in California NOW

A wildfire in the US state of California has quickly become the biggest blaze of the year so far. The McKinney Fire, near the Oregon border, started Friday and grew to more than 20,000 acres in 48 hours. At least 2,000 people were evacuated. Governor Gavin Newsom has declared an emergency for the region. Evacuations also included at least 60 …

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Popular hiking trails in the Alps closed by melting glaciers | Abroad

Popular hiking trails in the Alps closed by melting glaciers |  Abroad

Due to warm temperatures in the Alps, which are bringing little snow and melting glaciers at an alarming rate, some of the mountain range’s popular hiking routes have been banned this summer. Routes that are normally safe at this time of year are now dangerous due to the risk of falling rocks coming off the ice, for example. “At the …

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Pope Francis to slow down due to age and knee problems

Pope Francis to slow down due to age and knee problems

AFP ONS News•today, 11:19•Amended today, 14:14 Pope Francis is taking it easy due to his age and health issues. He told reporters that after a six-day visit to Canada. “I don’t think I can make as many trips as before,” the 85-year-old prelate said aboard the papal plane. The trip was “a bit of a test” for him. The 85-year-old …

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Hitler’s watch sold at auction for over a million dollars

Hitler's watch sold at auction for over a million dollars

Alexander’s Historical Auctions ONS News•today, 03:11 A watch believed to have belonged to Adolf Hitler has sold at auction in the United States for $1.1 million. On the Huber brand clock a swastika and the initials AH are engraved. The buyer of the watch has not been disclosed. According to Maryland auction house Alexander Historical Auctions, the clock may have …

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350 other passengers stranded on the Thalys train, major delays for rail traffic | Abroad

350 other passengers stranded on the Thalys train, major delays for rail traffic |  Abroad

Smoke is released due to damage to the locomotive. For safety reasons, the train had to be completely stopped and the electricity cut off. This means, among other things, that the approximately 350 passengers no longer have air conditioning. “The train doors were opened and water was dispensed,” the spokeswoman said. Firefighters are on the scene, she added. The railway …

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