Trump threatens Canada with higher tariffs over wildfire smoke
President Trump threatened more tariffs on Canada for wildfires that have blanketed large parts of the Midwest and East Coast in smoke in recent days.
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President Trump threatened more tariffs on Canada for wildfires that have blanketed large parts of the Midwest and East Coast in smoke in recent days.
The Dragon Bravo Fire in Arizona has destroyed dozens of structures and a water treatment facility on the Grand Canyon's North Rim.
An air quality map shows conditions improving in the U.S. on Friday as smoke from the Canadian wildfires subsides.
The blaze in northeastern British Columbia started Friday and almost doubled in size by the following day, reaching about 4,200 acres.
"An astonishing amount of smoke gets inside these facilities," said one researcher who spent the past three wildfire seasons collecting data from monitors installed in long-term care facilities.
Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, in wildfire smoke can get into buildings and remain in the walls and floors for weeks. Some are hazardous to human health.
Smoke from wildfires is not the only reason for poor air quality this year. It turns out, those wildfires created another kind of pollution: Ozone.
The fires, which are still burning, have brought smoke and hazardous air quality to millions of Americans.
As more people across the country are seeing the impact of wildfires and smoke, scientists are turning to the promise of big data, technology and collaboration to keep big fires from spreading.
Smoke from the wildfires raging in Canada in 2023 have affected parts of the U.S. and even traveled across the Atlantic to Europe. Here is the expected forecast for the smoke.
Does a mask help with air pollution? Here's how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke as Canadian wildfires cause poor air quality in parts of the U.S.
Poor visibility is hampering flights across East Coast for second day due to smoke from more than 100 Canadian wildfires.
Air pollution takes an $800 billion annual toll on the U.S. economy. Wildfires — worsened by climate change — are making it worse.
As cities in the Northeast U.S. reach and even surpass "unhealthy" levels of air pollution, officials are urging people to avoid outside activities. Here's what to know about exercising when air quality is bad.
With potentially more smoky days on the horizon, CBS News Colorado spoke with a pulmonologist about ways you can stay safe this summer.
Air quality will suffer through Wednesday morning as more wildfire smoke from Canada is steered into Colorado. The air is particularly unhealthy for people with asthma.
Wildfires burning in Idaho and Montana are pushing a little smoke south into Colorado.
A wildland fire in Jefferson County prompted pre-evacuation notices to be sent to 60 residences in the Mount Lindo and tip of Willow Springs.
Coloradans in the high country and along the Front Range woke up to smoky and hazy skies on Monday.
A wildfire in the San Luis Valley in southern Colorado has burned nearly 200 acres and officials closed Highway 17 as a result.
Residents in Teller County who were evacuated during the High Park Fire can finally return home.
In a pre-emptive strike intended to eliminate trees and grasses in a controlled fashion, fire crews Saturday ignited "burnouts" near homes now threatened by the High Park Fire west of Cripple Creek.
It's now official that the NCAR Fire last month was human-caused.
The grass fire burned just under 10 acres south of the Twin Lakes neighborhood in Gunbarrel.
Following historic wildfires in Colorado, many communities and their fire departments are on heightened awareness when it comes to dry and windy days.
Former Colorado Rockies First Baseman Todd Helton is a five-time All-Star, four-time Silver Slugger and three-time Gold Glove Award Winner. Now, he has been memorialized in a statue that baseball fans can enjoy for years to come.
On Saturday, the Junior League of Denver gathered at nonprofits across the metro area to hold events for the community, donate supplies and more.
A Colorado hospital employee was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison last week after pleading guilty to allegations she substituted pain medications prescribed to patients with over-the-counter drugs in order to feed her own addiction.
Although FEMA has approved some assistance for Colorado's major disaster request, it has opted not to include portions of the request for individual assistance and the hazard mitigation grant program.
Police are investigating a crash in Wheat Ridge involving a pickup truck and a semi-truck that left one person dead.
Former Colorado Rockies First Baseman Todd Helton is a five-time All-Star, four-time Silver Slugger and three-time Gold Glove Award Winner. Now, he has been memorialized in a statue that baseball fans can enjoy for years to come.
On Saturday, the Junior League of Denver gathered at nonprofits across the metro area to hold events for the community, donate supplies and more.
A Colorado hospital employee was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison last week after pleading guilty to allegations she substituted pain medications prescribed to patients with over-the-counter drugs in order to feed her own addiction.
Although FEMA has approved some assistance for Colorado's major disaster request, it has opted not to include portions of the request for individual assistance and the hazard mitigation grant program.
Police are investigating a crash in Wheat Ridge involving a pickup truck and a semi-truck that left one person dead.
Sadboy Creamery is a unique ice cream shop known for its unique flavors and sweet treats. On Friday, they're opening a new location near Denver's Capitol Hill neighborhood.
On this week's "Left, Right, Center," CBS Colorado's political analysts tell Political Reporter Shaun Boyd that Gov. Jared Polis should take action to address the state's Medicaid spending. They also discussed data centers and the upcoming midterm election.
Watch meteorologist Callie Zanandrie's forecast.
A major change is coming to one of Denver's busiest streets after years of construction.
Colorado's shortfall is driven primarily by Medicaid.
Former Colorado Rockies First Baseman Todd Helton is a five-time All-Star, four-time Silver Slugger and three-time Gold Glove Award Winner. Now, he has been memorialized in a statue that baseball fans can enjoy for years to come.
Colorado State University has a four-legged member of its football game-day crew whose job begins as soon as the Rams kick off.
Tim Tebow returns Sunday to Empower Field at Mile High for the first time since his iconic 80-yard touchdown pass in 2012.
Denver's Ball Arena will soon sport several modern updates to improve the fans' experience.
Once you go inside and open the door to the basement, you are immediately welcomed with Broncos jerseys and a sea of orange and blue, from the ceiling, down the blue carpet.
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
President Trump said Friday that three outlets would be banned from the White House, "effective immediately."
Wildfires have burned more than 8.5 million acres of land in the U.S. this year, and at the peak of the season, there weren't enough people or equipment to fight them.
President Trump said he struck a deal to give the U.S. "permanent control over security" in Greenland following a push by the president to boost U.S. influence over the island — or take it over.
The CEO of the world's largest chipmaker told CBS News that tech companies should proceed with artificial intelligence development despite recent warnings from worried industry leaders that there may be a need to pull back.
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
President Trump said Friday that three outlets would be banned from the White House, "effective immediately."
President Trump said he struck a deal to give the U.S. "permanent control over security" in Greenland following a push by the president to boost U.S. influence over the island — or take it over.
Americans are optimistic about scientific advances in AI, but concerned that AI may take jobs.
CBS News observed two MS NOW employees being turned away from the White House on Saturday morning.
Officials from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued an alert about a possible measles exposure after a confirmed case with an unvaccinated out-of-state visitor earlier this week.
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
A long-running lawsuit challenging what it means to be an employee and therefore have access to work-based health plans is being closely watched by health policy analysts.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
With diesel prices nearly doubling, businesses that rely on diesel are hurting.
The average for diesel has reached a new high in Colorado. AAA says the price of diesel is now at $6.12 per gallon, which is affecting trucking companies.
For one student at Metropolitan State University of Denver, an internship at Sierra Space began with training at the university's Cybersecurity Center.
The CEO of the world's largest chipmaker told CBS News that tech companies should proceed with artificial intelligence development despite recent warnings from worried industry leaders that there may be a need to pull back.
The manufacturer has received hundreds of reports of blankets "smoking, melting or burning" due to overheating, according to a recall notice.
Denver Health ambulances took more than nine minutes to arrive after being assigned to an emergency call 7,865 times during the first seven months of 2026, according to an analysis of ambulance response records obtained by CBS Colorado.
A series of internal emails and text messages obtained by CBS Colorado appears to show the Denver city attorney pushing to get her former law firm hired for legal work involving Denver International Airport — even after the airport's insurance company initially rejected the firm.
A Denver man is the latest consumer to raise concerns about the technology being used to pay for and enforce parking downtown.
Evergreen High has two new members of its community -- two dogs whose presence has become part of the daily rhythm of the school, offering students and staff something they desperately needed after a shooting shattered their sense of safety.
Denver's Board of Ethics voted unanimously to investigate two complaints against City Attorney Miko Brown.