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A new NASA model visualization traces brown-carbon smoke from July 14 through July 20 as unhealthy air spread through major U.S. and Canadian cities.
A new study estimates that summer heat contributed to 50,391 deaths across 854 European cities in June–August, with about 32,619 attributed to human-caused warming. The researchers stress the figures are modelled estimates, not a count of deaths recorded directly as heat-related.
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197 stories in this desk.A United Nations climate fund has provisionally set aside $20 million for Nepal after catastrophic August flooding. The amount is only a small share of the government’s estimated $4.7 billion recovery need, and the allocation is not an immediate payment. The Associated Press and Reuters report that the fund’s move is a first test of its loss-and-damage mechanism.
The actor’s family says Skerritt died at 93. His career spanned six decades, with standout roles in Picket Fences, Alien and Top Gun.
Texas Christian University says Daniel Pullin resigned as chancellor effective immediately; former leader Victor Boschini Jr. is returning to the role.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand chief executive Kerry Gregory has resigned with immediate effect, the service’s board said Friday. The resignation follows the responsible minister’s public loss of confidence in him.
New Zealand’s Defence Force chief has resigned after disclosing an inappropriate relationship while in command. The government says the Inspector-General of Defence will examine the handling of the matter.
Updated Oct. 23: Taiwan’s emergency center reports one death and 94 injuries, while the Associated Press cites a higher injury tally. Taiwan also reported 977 canceled flights and 96 suspended ferry sailings as Champi moved past.
Benue State Police said all eight people abducted in Ohimini, including a Catholic priest, had been rescued by Oct. 18. Police said two suspects were arrested in connection with the case.
Updated Oct. 23: Nearly 328,000 people had voted in Harris County through day three, extending a record-setting opening pace. Early voting continues through Oct. 30.
India’s Pankaj Advani beat England’s Robert Hall 1,906–1,206 in the timed final of the 2026 World Billiards Championship.
After talks in Hong Kong, APEC finance ministers said persistent global imbalances pose risks to growth and stability and called for stronger cooperation.
For eligible Texas voters seeking a mail ballot for Nov. 3, the county clerk must receive the application by Friday, Oct. 23; a postmark by that date is not enough.
Finland’s government has licensed Posiva to operate the spent-fuel encapsulation and final-disposal facility at Olkiluoto through 2070. The permit is a major regulatory milestone; it does not mean permanent disposal has already begun.
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