Good news: Cooke County has officially lifted the burn ban, so you’re free to fire up the grill or clear out your yard. Just keep an eye on the forecast, as the county can flip the switch back to 'no-burn' if the weather turns dry.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 7 mentions in the last 30 days, 4 the 90 before that.
None directly, though it prevents potential fire-related property damage costs.
All residents, by reducing the risk of uncontrolled wildfires.
Residents who need to clear land or burn brush piles.
<p>Ukrainian attacks have targeted Wildberries, Russia's largest online retailer. Kyiv’s drones first hit sites over the weekend, and then struck five more Wildberries warehouses during the week. In all, nine people were killed, and scores more injured. These attacks are part of Ukraine's strategy to undermine Russia's war effort and make people feel the consequences. Wildberries was founded in 2004 and is a major player in Russia's online retail market. Ukraine alleges it supplies gear to Russia's military, although the Kremlin denies it.</p>
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<p>Johnny Depp has made an appearance outside Comic-Con in character as Ebenezer Scrooge. Wearing an overcoat and top hat, the actor scolded convention attendees as he emerged from a San Diego storefront marked with a “Scrooge and Marley” sign. “Ebenezer' is the embattled star’s first studio film in eight years and is set for theatrical release in November. More Hollywood stars are on the way: Marvel Studios will be promoting their “Avengers: Doomsday” at a panel on Saturday. More than 120,000 people are expected at the four-day expo, which is the nation's largest. The San Diego mayor has announced that Comic-Con would remain in the city through 2030.</p>