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wildfires, smoke and Canadian Arctic Archipelago
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Taron Egerton and Jurnee Smollett star in Smoke, with their smoldering relationship taking centre stage. Here's the full cast for Smoke. The first global trailer for Smoke is below. Filming began in Vancouver in March 2024, with the name changed from Firebug to Smoke during production.
A haze of Canadian wildfire smoke can be seen over Grand Rapids, Mich. on June 5, 2025. The air quality index was above 151, indicating unhealthy air quality. Health experts say exposure to the smoky air can have short- and long-term health consequences. Joel Bissell | MLive.com
Winds from the northwest will pull wildfire smoke back into Minnesota skies over the weekend, as well a chance for rain Saturday afternoon.
More than 200 wildfires are raging across Canada, sending a thick blanket of choking smoke through the U.S. Midwest. Experts says climate change means U.S. residents better get used to it.
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Recapping some of the most talked-about news this week from the nation and around the world – in case you missed it.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency warns that wildfire smoke contains dangerous pollutants in the form of fine particles known as PM 2.5 that can penetrate deep into the lungs and enter the bloodstream. Short-term exposure can lead to bronchitis, worsen asthma and create other health issues.
Protestors have clashed with the Los Angeles Police Department after a national crackdown as immigration departments ramp up efforts to deliver US President Donald Trump’s mass deportation pledge. US Immigration Officers have detained 44 people in a series of raids,
Immigration sweeps by ICE agents in Los Angeles, including at Home Depot locations, sparked widespread protests and a tense standoff. Demonstrators ra