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Fighting fire with fire
In the face of massive wildfires, an old technique for preventing fire is making a quiet comeback. #DWEnvironmentNews
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Fighting Fire With Fire
Anasuya Basil lives in a virtual tinder box in California. After surviving blazes big and small, she winced at the smell of smoke. But now, she sets fires on purpose. To treat trauma and prevent catastrophe, ecologists and psychologists are converging on an idea: fight fire with fire.
What Makes Life Meaningful? Scientists Asked 4-Year-Olds
Can cash actually make kids biologically younger? Can unhealthy gums increase dementia risk? And do 4-year-olds already understand what makes life meaningful? In this episode of Science Unscripted, Conor and Gabe break down four fascinating new studies: ✅ A stem-cell therapy that dramatically improv
Russia's salsa-dancing spy handler
DW's investigation into disposable agents and why Russia won't let some of its own soldiers find rest. Then: could Berlin soon be governed by The Left? As well as Turkey's crackdown against the LGBTQ+ community—and more. #DWInsideEurope #DWPocast #EuropeanNews Chapters: 00:00 Show open 01:00 Salsa a
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Live updates: Trump arrives in NYC; TV networks pull out of White House pool as banned outlets sue
President Trump arrived in New York City Monday afternoon, kicking off a busy week. He is set to meet with Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) and French President Emmanuel Macron later Monday, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
Paramount settles with US states, union to win Warner Bros takeover
Paramount Skydance reached a settlement with California and 11 other states that had sued to stop its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, California attorney general announced, paving the way for one of the largest media mergers in history.
Venezuelan man shot by ICE agent as enforcement surges in Austin
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a Venezuelan DoorDash driver who was shot and wounded by an ICE agent Sunday in Austin, Texas, answered questions from reporters via a phone call Monday at a news conference held by civil rights attorneys and immigration advocates.
World leaders convene for UNGA. And, Trump says D.C. arch will be a 'military complex'
This week, world leaders convene for the U.N. General Assembly as war continues in Ukraine and the Gulf. And, President Trump has proposed that his arch serve as a military complex.
Death of Presley Gerber, Cindy Crawford's son, investigated as suspected overdose, reports say
Presley Gerber, the 27-year-old son of supermodel Cindy Crawford, died Sunday at a rehabilitation facility at the age of 27.
Trump’s approval rating hits record low amid Iran war, economy fallout
Republican support for Trump dips to 73 percent, down from 82 percent, as war and inflation concerns dominate polls.
Trump, Mamdani set to meet again on mayor’s home turf after months of political whiplash
President Donald Trump and Mayor Zohran Mamdani meet at Gracie Mansion amid fierce clashes over immigration enforcement and the public charge rule.
Millions urged to evacuate as powerful Typhoon Dujuan hits Japan
WARNING: This video includes discussions of sexual abuse, which some viewers may find disturbing. A powerful typhoon passing Japan's east coast is bringing heavy rainfall and major disruption. More than 1.9 million people in and around Tokyo have been told to evacuate.
Trump and Iran exchange threats as Iran-backed Houthis escalate attacks against Saudi Arabia
The State Department on Saturday warned Americans in the Middle East to exercise caution, after the Iranian-backed Houthis launched an attack on the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh. Citing “tensions” in the region, the State Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs said the security environment in th
JB Pritzker Says He Used GLP-1s to Lose 80 Pounds
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) revealed Monday on “CBS Mornings” that he has been taking a GLP-1 medication since he was diagnosed with diabetes two years ago.