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Blazes with the intensity of ‘atomic bombs’: Europe enters a new era of mega fires | CNN
The vast blazes ripping through southwestern France burned so intensely they created a powerful, fire-generated thunderstorm — and it’s just one sign that Europe is entering a new fire era, experts say
Live updates: Spain and France wildfires stabilize but risks remain with temperatures set to spike above 100 degrees | CNN
Firefighters in Spain and France are racing to control wildfires with both countries set to experience heat waves. Follow for live updates.
Why no one knows what to expect from the Fed decision today | CNN Business
The Federal Reserve has been unusually silent about the future path of interest rates, with Chairman Kevin Warsh offering few signals as policymakers grapple with renewed inflation concerns and a murkier economic outlook.
US weapons stockpiles continue to dwindle with permanent end to Iran war nowhere in sight | CNN Politics
The US military’s weapons stockpiles, including its inventory of crucial air defense missiles, remain severely depleted following a major flare up of the war with Iran in recent weeks, according to three sources familiar with recent Pentagon data and a new report by outside analysts.
This Congress is one of the oldest yet. Most Americans think that’s a problem, a new CNN poll shows | CNN Politics
The current Congress is among the oldest in US history — a trend that is expected to accelerate, especially in the Senate.
CNN Poll: Americans doubt Trump is paying enough attention to the country’s most important problems | CNN Politics
A record-high 73% of US adults say that President Donald Trump hasn’t paid enough attention to the country’s most important problems, a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS finds, with just 27% saying he’s had the right priorities.