The latest edition of our Top 10 in Data Journalism column also highlights the risks of nuclear war, drought in the Amazon, and a guide to the upcoming Year of the Snake.

Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted the second week of January and roared ...

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A significant change in weather patterns is set to impact Northern California, particularly in the Bay Area and state capital ...