a state of emergency has been declared in a part of california, where a massive wildfire, the state s worst so far this year, is spreading rapidly near yosemite national park. the direct cause of the blaze remains under investigation, but california is becoming ever more susceptible to wildfires due to climate change. much of the us is struggling amid a heatwave, with extreme heat warnings in effect in 28 us states. rianna croxford reports, from washington. explosive and extreme, engulfing thousands of acres of woodland. hundreds of firefighters struggle to tackle the blaze with help from above. thousands of people have fled the area. officials say ten homes have already been destroyed. this army veteran is spending his wedding anniversary waiting to see if he s one of those affected. a lot of memories, though. my family grew up there, my kids, and.| don t know. just sad. as smoke from the flames continue to billow, having built momentum over the past two days, officials in c
The University of Arizona has chosen Craig T. Nelson, an Emmy-Award-winning actor, writer, director and producer, to deliver the university’s commencement address on May 10.
The National Center on Disability and Journalism (NCDJ) today announced the winners of the 2023 Katherine Schneider Journalism Award and the Gary Corcoran Student Prize for Excellence in Reporting on Disability.