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Algae clouded Trump's vision for the Reflecting Pool. But scientists aren't surprised
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Algae clouded Trump's vision for the Reflecting Pool. But scientists aren't surprised

Rachel Treisman | Jun 19, 2026, 3:43 PM UTC
The shallow, sunny waters of the reflecting pool are an ideal incubator for algae growth in the summertime. Experts say the recent renovation may have helped accelerate it.
New burn bans and Trump's battle with immigration and DEI are impacting forest fires
New burn bans and Trump's battle with immigration and DEI are impacting forest fires
Firefighters say setting fires on purpose is one of the best  ways to protect against massive wildfires later. But the Trump administration is banning or stalling preventative burning across the U.S.
Chiara Eisner | May 17, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Foreign ticket holders from World Cup teams' countries won't have to pay bonds to enter U.S.
Foreign ticket holders from World Cup teams' countries won't have to pay bonds to enter U.S.
The Trump administration is suspending a requirement that visitors from countries that have qualified for the World Cup and bought tickets for the tournament pay as much as $15,000 in bonds to enter the U.S.
The Associated Press | May 13, 2026, 8:24 PM UTC
'We're dry:' The new U.S. Wildland Fire Service prepares for extreme fire season
'We're dry:' The new U.S. Wildland Fire Service prepares for extreme fire season
Brian Fennessy, new head of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service, says his agency is 'trying to bring on additional aircraft and bring them on early,' and dismisses criticism of prevention methods.
Henry Larson, Emily Feng, Tinbete Ermyas | May 9, 2026, 7:03 PM UTC
Trade court strikes down a second round of Trump tariffs
Trade court strikes down a second round of Trump tariffs
The Court of International Trade has struck down a second round of global tariffs ordered by President Trump, after his earlier import taxes were outlawed by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Scott Horsley | May 7, 2026, 10:35 PM UTC
U.S. military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz
U.S. military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military also says that it "targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for attacking U.S. forces." The exchange occurred Thursday as U.S. Navy destroyers transited the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Central Command said in a social media post.
The Associated Press | May 7, 2026, 10:32 PM UTC
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