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Native American fire practitioners teach members of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection how to conduct a prescribed burn at the Tending and Gathering Garden in Woodland

California once prohibited Native American fire practices. Now, it’s asking tribes to use them to help prevent wildfires

By Alaa Elassar, CNN California is calling upon Native American tribes to bring back the once-prohibited practice of lighting controlled burns to help prevent devastating wildfires that have wreaked havoc on the state. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Wildfire and Forest Resilience Task Force has launched a new plan — “Strategic Plan for Expanding the Use of

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UNC fans react to a play during the semifinal game of the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Final Four at Caesars Superdome

Several people injured during celebrations in Chapel Hill following UNC’s Final Four win over Duke

By Tina Burnside, CNN At least ten people were injured during celebrations in downtown Chapel Hill, North Carolina, following the University of North Carolina’s Final Four win over Duke, officials said. An estimated 35,000 and 40,000 people took to the streets to celebrate UNC’s victory Saturday, Chapel Hill officials said in news release. Four people

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Hand sanitizers featuring "baby Yoda" from Disney's The Mandalorian were recalled due to the presence of benzene

Disney-branded hand sanitizers recalled after FDA detected carcinogen benzene and methanol

By Zoe Sottile, CNN Two lots of Disney-branded hand sanitizer featuring Mickey Mouse and baby Yoda from The Mandalorian have been voluntarily recalled by Best Brands Consumer Products, according to a company statement shared by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). FDA testing detected the presence of benzene in The Mandalorian branded product and methanol

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