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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Canada wildfires create heavy smoke that's expected to reach the US: See photos
The heavy smoke from the active wildfires in Canada is expected to hit parts of the United States. Rising heat, winds, and dry air sparked blazes in the Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba, according to the country's Department of Natural Resources. Residents in the United States are expected to face poor air quality from the fires as soon as May 30. The fires have burned hundreds of thousands of acres in both provinces and resulted in the evacuation of at least 17,000 people, in what officials are calling "a very serious situation." Smoke from the blazes is expected to fall heavily over Midwestern states, including Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Michigan, and cut across the country to reach the Carolinas by May 31, according to FireSmoke Canada, a team of forecasters at the University of British Columbia. Natural Diasters: Photos show Swiss village buried in debris after glacier collapse Authorities in Minnesota, which began to feel the impact of the blazes on May 29, warned of unhealthy levels of exposure to fine particles from the wildfires. Symptoms include everything from shortness of breath to heart attack and stroke. Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Canada wildfires 2025: See photos of heavy smoke
USA Today
2 days ago
- Climate
- USA Today
Canada wildfires create heavy smoke that's expected to reach the US: See photos
Canada wildfires create heavy smoke that's expected to reach the US: See photos The heavy smoke from the active wildfires in Canada is expected to hit parts of the United States. Rising heat, winds, and dry air sparked blazes in the Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba, according to the country's Department of Natural Resources. Residents in the United States are expected to face poor air quality from the fires as soon as May 30. The fires have burned hundreds of thousands of acres in both provinces and resulted in the evacuation of at least 17,000 people, in what officials are calling "a very serious situation." Smoke from the blazes is expected to fall heavily over Midwestern states, including Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Michigan, and cut across the country to reach the Carolinas by May 31, according to FireSmoke Canada, a team of forecasters at the University of British Columbia. Natural Diasters: Photos show Swiss village buried in debris after glacier collapse Photos show the Canadian wildfires, forcing mass evacuations Authorities raise the alarm about air quality Authorities in Minnesota, which began to feel the impact of the blazes on May 29, warned of unhealthy levels of exposure to fine particles from the wildfires. Symptoms include everything from shortness of breath to heart attack and stroke. Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@
USA Today
4 days ago
- Automotive
- USA Today
A dad was reportedly giving his daughter a driving lesson. He then died in a tragic way.
A dad was reportedly giving his daughter a driving lesson. He then died in a tragic way. A man died in a single-vehicle traffic collision while teaching a teen girl how to drive in Laguna Beach, California, according to police. The teen girl is the man's daughter, according to reports. The incident occurred near Coast Highway in the area on Memorial Day, May 26, just before 3:00 p.m., per local police. It involved a 15-year-old driver with a permit and an adult male passenger in the vehicle. A preliminary investigation revealed that the driver "traveled from the upper parking lot" of a supermarket and "breached a fence barrier and continued down an embankment before coming to rest" on the highway, police said. Nashville-bound Greyhound bus crashes: 2 dead, 39 injured Man died, teen driver injured; investigation ongoing According to the Laguna Beach Police Department, the man died at the scene. The driver was hospitalized with significant injuries. "It appeared to be on a permitted driver ... with her father out essentially in a driving lesson sort of situation," Lt. Jesse Schmidt told KCAL News. "Gas pedal-brake pedal confusion and tumbled over a 40-foot cliff onto Coast Highway." Outlets have reported that the teen is in stable condition and will survive her injuries. An investigation is ongoing. Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@
USA Today
13-05-2025
- Business
- USA Today
A man bought lottery tickets 'on a whim.' He ran down the street when he won $5.46 million.
A man bought lottery tickets 'on a whim.' He ran down the street when he won $5.46 million. A Michigan man had an unforgettable reaction to winning a $5.46 million lottery prize. The 43-year-old winner, who remained anonymous, purchased his Lotto 47 ticket from a Speedway gas station in Kalamazoo, according to a news release. He told state lottery officials he'd play the game "once in a while, and decided to buy a few tickets on a whim." But he had a hunch that he'd win: "When I saw the jackpot was over $5 million, I told my family: 'That money is going to be mine!'" The Van Buren County resident's Lotto 47 ticket matched the numbers from the April 23 drawing: 13-25-30-35-38-46. Jackpot rises to $94 million: Powerball winning numbers for May 12 drawing The man 'ran out the door and down the street' The man said that finding out he hit the jackpot was "so surreal" and that he checked his numbers multiple times to be certain. "Once I was sure I'd really won the jackpot, I ran out the door and down the street because I was so excited!" he said to lottery officials. He chose to receive his prize money as an estimated $182,000 annual payment over a 30-year period. The other option was a lump sum of $3.7 million. The winner plans to use his new fortune for his wife and kids. Michigan Lottery Commissioner Suzanna Shkreli said in the news release that the gas station where the ticket was purchased will "receive a $5,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket." Where can you buy lottery tickets? Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets. You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Washington D.C., and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer. Jackpocket is the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network. Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). 18+ (19+ in NE, 21+ in AZ). Physically present where Jackpocket operates. Jackpocket is not affiliated with any State Lottery. Eligibility Restrictions apply. Void where prohibited. Terms: Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@
USA Today
12-05-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Artificial tears, other eye products recalled; consumers urged to discontinue use
Artificial tears, other eye products recalled; consumers urged to discontinue use Over-the-counter ophthalmic products were voluntarily recalled due to a manufacturing deviation discovered during a U.S. Food and Drug Administration audit, a notice says. Pharmaceutical distributor AvKARE was notified of the consumer level drug recall by the recalling firm, BRS Analytical Services LLC. The recall was issued for several products as a result of manufacturing deviations that "may lead to products of unacceptable quality, and it is not possible to rule out patient risks resulting from use of these products." The notice warns consumers to stop using the affected products immediately. AvKARE said the FDA is aware of the recall, and the health hazard linked to the items is unknown. USA TODAY reached out to AvKARE for more information. Car recalls: Volvo, Volkswagen, Polestar among over 500,000 vehicles recalled When were the items distributed? The recalled products were shipped from May 26, 2023, to April 21, 2025, AvKARE said. Which products were voluntarily recalled? AvKARE's press release includes a detailed chart with the lot numbers and expiration dates of the recalled products below. A recall notice posted on the FDA's website identified the amount of cases involved in the recall. 13,104 cases of Lubricant Eye Drops Solution; national drug code (NDC): 50268-126-15 32,876 cases of Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Ophthalmic Solution; national drug code (NDC): 50268-068-15 14,333 cases of Polyvinyl Alcohol Ophthalmic Solution; national drug code (NDC): 50268-678-15 1,610 cases of Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Ophthalmic Gel 1%; national drug code (NDC): 50268-066-15 13,872 cases of Artificial Tears Ophthalmic Solution; national drug code (NDC): 50268-043-15 What should consumers do? Buyers who may have these recalled products in their inventory are urged to complete a downloadable PDF "Quality to Return" form attached to the recall notice and fax it to 931-292-6229 or email it to customerservice@ Then, the company will send the customer a "Return to Authorization Form" to ship the recalled product back to the listed address to get a full credit, including shipping costs. Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@
