United States Politics and Government May 21, 2026 In a Rarity, Republicans Stand Up to Trump President Trump faced a wall of opposition from Senate G.O.P. lawmakers, in part over his plan to create a $1.8 billion fund to reward his allies. In a Rarity, Republicans Stand Up to Trump President Trump faced a wall of opposition from Senate G.O.P. lawmakers, in part over his plan to create a $1.8 billion fund to reward his allies. See more
Floods Jul 18, 2026 Texas Faces Potentially ‘Catastrophic’ Amounts of Rain Intense storms overnight dropped heavy rain, and more was falling Tuesday. Forecasters warned about the increasing likelihood of flooding across the state. Texas Faces Potentially ‘Catastrophic’ Amounts of Rain Intense storms overnight dropped heavy rain, and more was falling Tuesday. Forecasters warned about the increasing likelihood of flooding across the state. Share
Wildfires Jul 18, 2026 Wildfire Smoke Spreads Across the Northeast as Temperatures Spike A heat dome is responsible for miserably high temperatures, and it’s also helping to push smoke from wildfires to the east. Wildfire Smoke Spreads Across the Northeast as Temperatures Spike A heat dome is responsible for miserably high temperatures, and it’s also helping to push smoke from wildfires to the east. Share
Wildfires Jul 18, 2026 California Weather Shift Brings With It a Risk of Unhealthy Heat and Wildfires Wednesday will bring some of the hottest temperatures of the year, and fire experts are warning of combustible conditions throughout the state. California Weather Shift Brings With It a Risk of Unhealthy Heat and Wildfires Wednesday will bring some of the hottest temperatures of the year, and fire experts are warning of combustible conditions throughout the state. Share
Wildfires Jul 18, 2026 Wildfires Rage in Ontario as Smoke Affects Toronto’s Air Quality Air quality in Canada’s largest city was at times the worst in the world on Wednesday, as wildfires across Ontario sent smoke drifting into New York City and... Wildfires Rage in Ontario as Smoke Affects Toronto’s Air Quality Air quality in Canada’s largest city was at times the worst in the world on Wednesday, as wildfires across Ontario sent smoke drifting into New York City and... Share
Wildfires Jul 18, 2026 Maps Show Where Wildfire Smoke Will Darken Skies on Thursday Air quality in several cities reached hazardous levels on Thursday morning as smoke was expected to move across North America. Maps Show Where Wildfire Smoke Will Darken Skies on Thursday Air quality in several cities reached hazardous levels on Thursday morning as smoke was expected to move across North America. Share
Wildfires Jul 18, 2026 No Walkies Today: In Chicago, Dogs and Their Humans Suffer Alike In Portage Park, wildfire smoke cuts canine playtime short. No Walkies Today: In Chicago, Dogs and Their Humans Suffer Alike In Portage Park, wildfire smoke cuts canine playtime short. Share
Floods Jul 18, 2026 Two Dead and Scores Rescued as Flooding Engulfs Central Texas Flooding from relentless rain, which Gov. Greg Abbott said was likely to break records, left a trail of damage in many communities in the Hill Country region. Two Dead and Scores Rescued as Flooding Engulfs Central Texas Flooding from relentless rain, which Gov. Greg Abbott said was likely to break records, left a trail of damage in many communities in the Hill Country region. Share
Wildfires Jul 18, 2026 Air Quality is at ‘Hazardous’ Levels. What Does That Mean for Health? People exposed to smoke spreading from Canadian wildfires are at risk of a wide range of health problems. Air Quality is at ‘Hazardous’ Levels. What Does That Mean for Health? People exposed to smoke spreading from Canadian wildfires are at risk of a wide range of health problems. Share
Wildfires Jul 18, 2026 This City Has Some of the Worst Air in the United States In Toledo, Ohio, parks are largely empty, and some people are wearing masks. This City Has Some of the Worst Air in the United States In Toledo, Ohio, parks are largely empty, and some people are wearing masks. Share
Wildfires Jul 18, 2026 When Will the Wildfire Smoke End? A heat dome that has led to high temperatures in the Midwest and the Northeast has trapped the smoke close to the ground. When Will the Wildfire Smoke End? A heat dome that has led to high temperatures in the Midwest and the Northeast has trapped the smoke close to the ground. Share
Wildfires Jul 18, 2026 Do I Need to Wear a Mask If There’s Wildfire Smoke Outside? Here’s what experts want you to know about protecting your health. Do I Need to Wear a Mask If There’s Wildfire Smoke Outside? Here’s what experts want you to know about protecting your health. Share
Wildfires Jul 18, 2026 Wildfires Continue in Ontario as Officials Brace for More Evacuations Ontario’s minister for emergency preparedness has asked the federal government for help, including potentially deploying Canadian soldiers to the affected re... Wildfires Continue in Ontario as Officials Brace for More Evacuations Ontario’s minister for emergency preparedness has asked the federal government for help, including potentially deploying Canadian soldiers to the affected re... Share
