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After destroying more than 120 homes, wildfires still a danger, Georgia officials say

evacuate” if they are ordered to do so. “This fire is going to move rapidly, once these winds get here later today,” he said. The Highway 82 fire has been burning since Monday

Wildfires burning across Georgia and Florida destroy homes and force evacuations

evacuations and school closures in some communities. The [Georgia](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/state-of-georgia) forestry commission issued its first mandatory burn ban in the state’s history, effective across 91 counties in the lower half

Israel and Lebanon extend ceasefire. And, Trump eases medical marijuana rules

news you need to start your day.* ### Today's top stories **President Trump has ordered the Navy to "shoot and kill any boat"** trying to lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Shipping through

Natural disasters can cause another crisis for those recovering from opioid addiction

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