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PERRY: The heat is on for real. So is the Trump chicanery linked to climate change denial

Hot enough for ya? That used to prompt a smile when I was a kid picking melons and tomatoes in Manzanola. It’s not funny as more than 10,000 people in Europe drop dead from the heat, above the normal amount of heat-related deaths. Records keepers expect the 1,200 or so normal U.S. heat-related deaths will […]

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How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by wildfires

When wildfires burn, smoke can travel long distances and degrade air quality far away, posing risks to those breathing it. Fires burning in one state can make the air worse several states away, and wildfires in Canada can send smoke into U.S. cities. Here’s what to know about taking precautions against poor air quality due […]

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Jeep Cherokee vs Subaru Forester: Edmunds sizes up hybrid SUVs

Two new hybrid SUVs have hit the market in the last two years from brands known for their outdoorsy images: the Jeep Cherokee and the Subaru Forester. The Jeep Cherokee has been redesigned for 2026 after a three-year hiatus. Notably, every new Cherokee has a hybrid powertrain that gets more than 30 mpg. The Subaru […]

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Electric SUV showdown: Edmunds compares the revamped Toyota bZ to the Tesla Model Y

Once you’ve decided to buy an electric vehicle, the exciting but tricky part is choosing which one to get. For a growing number of car shoppers, an electric SUV makes the most sense for everyday life. The latest models have enough range to handle everyday driving and the occasional trek out of town without much […]