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Wildfire smoke, shark pardons and lost 401(k) accounts: Your week in review
Recapping some of the most talked-about news this week from the nation and around the world – in case you missed it.
After a Day of Wildfire Smoke, ‘the Worst Looks to Be Over’ for Eastern U.S.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency warns that wildfire smoke contains dangerous pollutants in the form of fine ...
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What will it take for Michigan’s sky to be clear of wildfire smoke?
A haze of Canadian wildfire smoke can be seen over Grand Rapids, Mich. on June 5, 2025. The air quality index was above 151, ...
Canada wildfires spread, forcing more than 33,000 to evacuate as smoke impacts U.S. and reaches Europe
Wildfires scorching several Canadian provinces have driven at least 33,400 people from their homes, with smoke now reaching ...
Canada wildfires spark record-smashing smoke levels in Minnesota air
An air quality index of 300 or higher is considered hazardous, and the record-breaking smoke AQI in Grand Portage reached 800 ...
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See the Mackinac Bridge disappear behind a thick wall of wildfire smoke
On Wednesday, it was the Mackinac Bridge’s turn to disappear behind a plume. The Mackinac Bridge Authority cameras showed the ...
Spotty showers knock temperatures back into the low 70s, wildfire smoke returns
Winds from the northwest will pull wildfire smoke back into Minnesota skies over the weekend, as well a chance for rain ...
Will northern lights be visible? Wildfire smoke, clouds to dampen viewing in UP
Potential northern lights viewing in the UP will likely be blocked by wildfire smoke and clouds overnight June 2. Here's a ...