Amazon is finally updating its Fire TV app to be more than just a backup remote

Right now, the Fire TV app is essentially just a backup remote for your TV. With an upcoming update, though, that's set to ...
Los Angeles Times

Despite ‘hot’ tractor, firefighters left blaze that later burned 243 homes in Ventura County

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Ventura County’s Mountain fire, which destroyed nearly 250 homes, reignited when Santa Ana winds dislodged burning ...
NPR

Fire-making materials at 400,000-year-old site are the oldest evidence of humans making fire

It's easy to take for granted that with the flick of a lighter or the turn of a furnace knob, modern humans can conjure flames — cooking food, lighting candles or warming homes. For much of our ...