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The Premier League uses two systems for VAR: Does it cause problems? Did it impact Haaland goal?
England’s top flight has a separate deal with Genius Sports to oversee SAOT, while Hawk-Eye provides goal-line technology.
Hospital lobbyist thanks Collins while Mainers pay the price for expensive health care
Sen. Susan Collins released a new ad in late August featuring a wealthy former hospital lobbyist praising her record on health care. It’s really not surprising he’s endorsing her — because so much of Collins’ work has been in service of industry lobbyists’ goals for decades. We all know health care is obscenely expensive, and
'We fancy ourselves'
Ipswich Town forward Zian Flemming, who scored his first goal for the club to take all three points off Crystal Palace, has been speaking to BBC Radio Suffolk before Tuesday's Carabao Cup third-round tie against Arsenal at Portman Road (20:00 BST). "Late wins are always the best, aren't they?" he said after scoring the 90th-minute winner at Selhurst Park on Saturday.
Foxes answered questions in Stockport win
Manager Russell Martin says Leicester City answered their critics by beating Stockport County in a seven-goal thriller on Saturday.
VAR is not the problem, the people running it are
The shocking VAR mistake in the Manchester derby, allowing Erling Haaland’s winning goal, will renew calls for the system to be scrapped. After all, without it, the correct decision was effectively made – the assistant referee raised his flag for offside – and we would not have had the seemingly interminable wait while the incident was reviewed and reviewed and reviewed and the right call was inexplicably overturned.
Villa's drop-off at home should now be alarming
Defender Tyrone Mings summed up the Aston Villa mood as he slumped to the floor at full-time following a 2-1 defeat at home by Nottingham Forest. Three defeats in their opening four games only leaves further questions for manager Unai Emery to answer following a summer rebuild. Villa may have ended a run of 372 Premier League minutes without a goal but their problems remain.
Idah's eye-catching record as Swansea forwards shine
If goals per league start is the best way of judging a striker's impact, then few could better Adam Idah's numbers in a Swansea City shirt. The primary frustration for Idah after just over a year as a Swansea player will be that there have not been more league starts. Idah began a Championship fixture for only the 11th time since swapping Celtic for south Wales as Swansea beat Burnley over the weekend.
RB Leipzig Finally Find Their Spark as Hamburg Collapse
Antonio Nusa’s masterclass and Christopher Nkunku’s return fueled a five-goal demolition of HSV, silencing critics and reviving Martin Demichelis’s side despite a looming injury blow.
Liverpool 0-0 Fulham
Ian: The Fulham goalkeeper could have gone home, he wasn't needed. There was a total lack of effort all through the Liverpool team. Fulham had a doddle against us and it is absolutely unacceptable for us to have a £350m+ attack and for Leno to be so untested and for their backline to be so unconcerned.
Spurs 'a blunt instrument' as 'stuttering start' continues
Tottenham's goalless league streak extended to 407 minutes as a stuttering start to what was meant to be brave new era continued in Saturday's 0-0 draw at home against Everton. It was the first time they have failed to score in their opening four league games across all four tiers - and also in four successive Premier League matches since September 2006. The grim statistic would be bad enough in any circumstances, but it is even worse after Spurs spent in excess of £300m in the summer, much of it designed to give Roberto De Zerbi's side an added edge.
😳 Uproar in the Manchester derby! Haaland winner should've been ruled out
Frustration ran deep at Manchester United after the derby defeat. Not only because they had lost the match against Manchester City 0-1, but also because Erling Haaland’s goal (60') should never have...
Andoni Iraola makes stance on 83-goal star clear
Liverpool's squad is still fairly thin. The Anfield outfit added four new players to their ranks this summer but, that still doesn't feel like it was enough to get them back to the top of the Premier ...
Peyton Miller stars in huge New England Revolution win
By Dylan ButlerPeyton Miller couldn't have scripted a better moment to score his first goal in nearly two months.The 18-year-old homegrown rising star scored what proved to be the match-winner as the ...
4 Steps for the Perfect Fall Reset, According to a Mental Health Expert
Start by observing your routine, pick one or two priorities, make a more/less list, and treat missed goals as information instead of failure.
Manchester City continue perfect league start against Aston Villa
Manchester City continued their perfect league start with a comfortable 4-1 win over Aston Villa. Goals from Jade Rose, Mary Fowler, Amalie Vangsgaard, Bunny Shaw and Lauren Hemp treated fans to a fiv...
Yamal double helps Barca beat Levante, Atletico triumph
Lamine Yamal struck twice to help Barcelona to an exciting 4-2 win at Levante on Sunday in La Liga, extending the Catalans' perfect start to the season.- Paying the penalty - Yamal claimed his second goal soon after the restart, winning and then converting a penalty.
Watch: Juventus winger Zhegrova scores first goal since 2024
Kosovar winger Edon Zhegrova scored his first goal for Juventus on Sunday evening, and his first in any match since November 2024, when he played for Lille.After coming on around the hour mark, moment...
‘Error of judgement’ to allow Erling Haaland’s Manchester derby winner
Haaland’s goal was given despite Enzo Fernandez appearing to interfere with play from an offside position
Steelers’ home opener brings crowds — and NASA’s first NFL flyover
Kim Sezawich has perfected the art of Steelers tailgating. The 59-year-old from Whitehall parked an old school bus she converted into the “Goal...
U19 stay top after 1-1 at Fortuna Düsseldorf
Team NewsAfter the 3-2 opening defeat to Villarreal in the UEFA Youth League, Felix Hirschnagl made seven changes to his side. Goalkeeper Jan-Mattis Wehrbein and outfield players Levin Vogt, Lenni Str...
Shauna Legge: It's what we've been working towards
Leeds United Women racked up a fifth win on the bounce as they defeated Stockport County Women 4-2 on Sunday.Creating a two-point gap at the top of the table, as well as making it 25 goals scored acro...
Yamal double helps Barca edge Levante thriller
Lamine Yamal struck twice to help Barcelona to an exciting 4-2 win at Levante on Sunday in La Liga, extending the Catalans' perfect start to the season.- Paying the penalty - Yamal claimed his second goal soon after the restart, winning and then converting a penalty.
Coventry 0-5 Brighton: What Hurzeler said
On Bart Verbruggen's performance: "Big saves and we know that we have a great goalkeeper so really good to have him." On Lewis Dunk's goal: "We always know that he has a great technique with his right foot and we know that he has the courage so I'm happy that he gets his rewards." Since his Premier League debut in August 2017, Brighton's Pascal Gross has now recorded 50 assists in the competition, the joint-fourth most by any midfielder in this period (level with Bernardo Silva on 50).
Albuquerque teen creates clothing line to bring awareness to mental health and suicide
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With September being suicide awareness month, one Albuquerque teen is making it his goal to bring awareness to mental health. He created a clothing company to do just tha…
Player Ratings from Coventry 0-5 Brighton
Bart Verbruggen at his best and a Pascal Groß masterclass as five different goalscorers saw off a lacklustre Coventry. Who stole the show for Brighton at the CBS Arena?
Five-star Brighton crush 10-man Coventry
Brighton dealt 10-man Coventry a crushing 5-0 defeat to condemn them to a fourth straight Premier League loss on Sunday. The promoted Sky Blues have lost those games without scoring a goal and remain the only side in the league still to pick up a point.
Niclas Füllkrug’s Werder Bremen revival continues apace
Werder Bremen head coach Daniel Thioune praised Niclas Füllkrug’s natural goalscoring instincts after the veteran striker rescued a point in Saturday evening’s 1-1 draw away at Cologne. Füllkrug...
Your brain makes choices very differently than scientists thought
Brain recordings reveal that people blend competing goals rather than simply switching from one choice to another.
Ayo Dosunmu’s Goal to Improve Should Excite Timberwolves Fans
Ayo Dosunmu is ready to step it up..
Watford sign former Arsenal keeper Williams
Watford have completed the signing of goalkeeper Naomi Williams on a free transfer.The Golden Girls announced news of the deal via a post on their official club website this afternoon.The 21-year-old ...
Virgin Group CEO scrolls TikTok daily to keep up with Gen Z: ‘The zeitgeist is not with people in their 50s’
Josh Bayliss, CEO of Richard Branson’s Virgin Group, actively uses TikTok—with the goal of staying ahead of Gen Z trends that could shape his businesses.
Ex Gunner signs for Watford after being released by Arsenal
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Naomi Williams has signed for Watford as a free agent after leaving the club this summer following eight years in north London.Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty ImagesFormer Arse...
Tottenham player ratings vs Everton: Solanke struggles in goalless draw
Tottenham Hotspur were held to another frustrating 0-0 draw, this time by Everton, as Roberto De Zerbi’s side extended their Premier League goal drought.
Alisson says Liverpool’s mentality must improve after Fulham stalemate
Alisson Becker admits Liverpool must find the “right mindset” to achieve something special this season. The Reds failed to match the intensity of their midweek Champions League win over Atlético Madrid as they were held to a frustrating goalless draw by Fulham at Anfield on Saturday.
Mullins delighted for Doidge after first County goal
Newport County boss Hayden Mullins was pleased for Christian Doidge after the striker scored his first Exiles goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Fleetwood. Doidge, one of many summer signings at Rodney Parade, opened his Newport account with a close-range finish, capping off a fine team move. The 34-year-old's goal followed a big miss in the first half, when he failed to sort his feet quickly enough to convert Harrison Biggins' cross.
Galaxy's playoff outlook suffers setback in draw with Seattle
The Galaxy give up a late goal and have to settle for a 1-1 draw with the Seattle Sounders that hurts their chances of reaching the MLS Cup playoffs.
Botafogo 1-1 RB Bragantino
Botafogo drew 1-1 with RB Bragantino this Saturday (12) in a match valid for the 27th round of the Brazilian Championship at Nilton Santos. Alvinegro’s goal was scored by Vitinho, with a header, aft...
🤝 René Higuita sends heartfelt message to James Rodríguez
James Rodríguez’s arrival at Atlético Nacional continues to draw major reactions in Colombian football. This time, the club’s legendary former goalkeeper and idol, René Higuita, dedicated an em...
Messi scores but Miami held by Nashville
Lionel Messi extended his incredible scoring streak against MLS-leaders Nashville on Saturday as Inter Miami battled to a 2-2 draw in their top-of-the-table Eastern Conference clash. And Messi could have even improved his goals record against in Saturday's game between the first and second-placed sides in the Eastern Conference.
Chivas Femenil Makes Rayadas Work for the Win
Chivas Femenil showed great resilience this afternoon at Estadio AKRON, overcoming a three-goal deficit against Rayadas to eventually pin the Monterrey side back in its own half. However, time ran out...
Missed chances in home defeat
RBS women lose to Altach FC Red Bull Salzburg Women 1-3 SCR Altach (H/T:0-3). Goals: Grünwald (75.) - Mikulica (12., 45., 45.+2)SCR Altach secured a 3–1 win at Liefering’s Saalachspitz with some...
Raya helps Arsenal get the better of resilient Sunderland
Arsenal took all three points from the Stadium of Light with a 2-0 victory over Sunderland in Premier League fixture number four. After a goalless first half, the visitors broke the deadlock in the 58...
Tottenham 0-0 Everton: Spurs’ Goalscoring Misery Continues
Tottenham Hotspur are still searching for their first Premier League win and goal of the season after Roberto De Zerbi’s team played out a frustrating 0-0 draw with Everton on Saturday afternoon.
600: Kylian Mbappé hits an astonishing milestone 🎯
Goalscorer... and provider!This Saturday evening, Real Madrid host Rayo Vallecano for Matchday 5 of La Liga.In the space of just two minutes, Kylian Mbappé made his mark... twice! After scoring a pen...
Tottenham analysis: Goalless start stretches to 400 minutes
Spurs have not scored in any of their first four league matches, over 400 minutes of football, and again struggled to create many meaningful moments in their 0-0 draw with Everton.
Pickford joins Premier League clean sheet 100 club
Our Ask Me Anything team look at which goalkeepers have achieved 100 Premier League clean sheets.
Diego Moreira brace rescues draw for AC Milan at Lazio
Diego Moreira scored twice in three minutes as AC Milan came from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 at Lazio, who dropped points in Serie A for the first time this season. The hosts were well on top in the first half and led through goals from Matteo Cancellieri and Tijjani Noslin.
‘A strong statement’
Markus Krösche, Adi Hütter and Can Uzun with the reaction after the 3-1 win at FSV Mainz 05. Board member for sport Markus Krösche: “We made fewer mistakes, defended better, fashioned the goals n...
Revealed: Pep Guardiola Wanted Marcus Rashford For Surprise Position
The Manchester City boss reportedly moved for the forward following his thirty-goal explosion, viewing the pacy attacker as an elite talent capable of transforming the Blue side.
Chelsea 2-2 Hull City: What Alonso said
Chelsea have conceded 2+ goals in each of their first four matches to start a Premier League season for the first time since 2015-16 (first five games). The Blues' first two Premier League home games in 2026-27 have seen 11 goals (six for, five against), the most in Chelsea's opening two home league matches since 1997-98 (also 11), while they've only once before shipped five goals across their opening two home league games without losing, in 1932-33 (D2 GF6 GA6).
Bournemouth 2-2 Brentford: What Rose said
Bournemouth became the first team to have led in each of their first four games of a Premier League season and fail to win any of them (D3 L1). Marcus Tavernier scored his 21st goal in the Premier League for Bournemouth, making him just the sixth player to score more than 20 in the competition for the Cherries, after Joshua King, Callum Wilson, Antoine Semenyo, Dominic Solanke, and Justin Kluivert.
Dortmund and Freiburg keep up 100% records in the Bundesliga
Borussia Dortmund made it three wins from three in the Bundesliga this season thanks to Fabio Silva's early goal and Felix Nmecha's double in a 3-0 victory at home to promoted Paderborn on Saturday. Freiburg, leaders on goal difference, hammered ten-man bottom side Borussia Mönchengladbach 5-0 in the Black Forest to seal a club record sixth victory out of six games across all competitions this term.
Coventry v Brighton: Key stats and talking points
Coventry City will again attempt to get off the mark for both points and goals as they face a Brighton side who have created more big chances than any other top-flight team so far this season. BBC Sport takes a look at the key themes going into Sunday's fixture. Having lost their first three league games of a season without scoring for the first time in their history, the Sky Blues now host the Seagulls desperate to get the ball in the back of the net and their campaign up and running.
Squad list for Napoli vs. Bologna
The following players have been named in Domenico Tedesco’s squad for tomorrow’s match:Goalkeepers: Franceschelli (82), Pessina, Skorupski.Defenders: Alhassane, Casale, De Silvestri, Heggem, Hella...
U of L CardFile: Villanova
The Cards Aspire. New bright lights. See the kids in the spotlight. Home town hero at the helm. Now’s not the moment to underwhelm. The Cardinals dispatched Villanova in orderly fashion, as they should have. 59-13. If the College Football Playoff in Jeff Brohm’s fourth season with the headset is the goal, and it most […]
Democrats mock midterm convention, but did Trump accomplish his goals?
While the midterms may still go poorly, the unusual convention may help boost his legacy, JD Vance and candidates like Ken Paxton.
Matos wary of veteran Vardy as Swans host Clarets
Vitor Matos believes 39-year-old Jamie Vardy is still capable of making a mark in the Championship as the former England striker eyes a Burnley debut at Swansea City. Vardy is set to be named in the Clarets squad to visit the Swansea.com Stadium, having joined Burnley this week after departing Italian club Cremonese. "He is someone who understands how to score goals," said Matos, who is 14 months younger than Vardy.
Bayern coach Kompany won't underestimate underdogs Elversberg
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany won't underestimate Sunday's opponents Elversberg, who are making their Bundesliga debut this season and have been the surprise package so far. The underdogs are even two points ahead of the German giants in the standings, with two wins in as many games, while Bayern thrashed VfB Stuttgart in their league opener but were held to a goalless draw by Schalke last weekend.
Joao Pedro is as good as Erling Haaland and reminds me of Karim Benzema, says Xabi Alonso
Joao Pedro has notched two goals and two assists in the first three games of the Premier League season
Max Eberl on Jonas Urbig becoming Germany’s first-choice goalkeeper
The FC Bayern goalkeeper is getting top praise at the moment.
Watch: Barcelona star nets stunning training ground goal
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal conjured up a moment of individual magic en route to finding the net in the club’s latest training session on Friday morning.Winger Lamine is of course in the midst of no...
Late goals in Ried bring a point apiece
1-1 draw after chances missedIn a match that our Red Bulls controlled for long spells - creating a clear advantage in terms of chances - a late goal from substitute Karim Konate seemed to have secured...
Journalist says Juventus made a mistake releasing Vlahovic
Juventus allowed Dusan Vlahovic to leave the club as a free agent at the end of June, and they may now regret that decision, with Randal Kolo Muani struggling to rediscover his goalscoring form.The Bi...
Bournemouth v Brentford: Key stats and talking points
Bournemouth are looking for a first Premier League victory over Brentford. Two points from three matches so far probably isn't a fair reflection on how Marco Rose's side have played, but they have developed a habit of crumbling late on in games. In contrast, all of the four league goals scored by Bournemouth have come in the first half.
Opposition View: Coventry vs Brighton Preview And Fan Prediction
Goal-starved Coventry City face a crucial test against the Seagulls as a Sky Blues insider breaks down the tactical shifts and breakout stars defining their top-flight return.
ENTER HERE to watch Chivas Femenil LIVE against Rayadas
Everything is set for us to experience a great Chivas Femenil match at Estadio AKRON. Against Rayadas, the rojiblancas will look to reaffirm what they showed in the Clásico Tapatío, with the goal of...
Arkansas Department of Health plans dozens of layoffs in November
The Arkansas Department of Health will eliminate 71 positions on Nov. 1 to better align its resources with the agency’s budget priorities and long-term goals.
Master’s in Management or MBA? Two Graduate Business Degrees, Two Paths Forward
Compare Wilmington University’s MBA and M.S. in Management programs. Find the IACBE-accredited degree that aligns with your leadership and career goals.
Top wellness essentials for energy, immunity and healthy aging
From elderberry and fish oil to magnesium glycinate and B vitamins, these Nature's Bounty supplements can help support wellness goals as fall routines ramp up.
🚨 Official: the Champions League team of the week
The first Team of the Season in the Champions League has just been unveiled by UEFA.After a goal-filled opening matchday (69 goals!), the Team of the Week has now been confirmed.After scoring a hat-tr...
Federal Contracts to Disabled Veteran Businesses Surpass Goal
Federal SDVOSB prime contract awards reached $32.5B, hitting 5% goal. Discover why subcontract awards still lag behind targets. Read more.
Mourinho: Real Madrid could have scored ‘eight goals’ against Inter
José Mourinho hits back at criticism following Real Madrid’s 2-1 win against Inter: ‘We could have scored eight goals.’Real Madrid coach Mourinho spoke again about the Merengues’ recent 2-1 w...
Bayern's Musiala: 'Haven't felt this way in a while'
Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala celebrated his comeback to the starting line-up with a goal following a difficult period. "I haven't felt the way I did today in quite a while," the player said after the 5-0 win against Bodø/Glimt in their Champions League opener.
Black and minority business owners press NC leaders for new state contracting goals
Black and minority buisness owners push back after North Carolina lawmakers eliminated the state's HUB Office.
How concerned should big-spending Tottenham be after winless and goalless start to Premier League season?
Spurs are yet to win or score in the Premier League this season despite a big summer of spending; Roberto De Zerbis side also failed to have a shot on target last weekend; watch Tottenham vs Everton on Saturday, live on Sky Sports Premier League from 5pm; kick-off 5.30pm
Fenerbahce coach stuns players by resigning after Champions League draw
Ismail Kartal’s decision to quit caught many of his players by surprise, including goalscorer Archie Brown
UCL | Como 4-1 RB Leipzig: Perfect Champions League debut
Como made a dream Champions League debut, sweeping RB Leipzig aside 4-1 with goals from Martin Baturina, Tasos Douvikas, Assane Diao and Maxi Perrone.This was a truly historic occasion, as the Lariani...
What does future hold for Van Dijk and Alisson?
Alisson's deal expires at the end of the season and although Juventus were interested in the goalkeeper this summer, Liverpool had no intention of letting him leave. Liverpool are not short of options.
Apple’s big goal after foldable iPhone
The first critical step for new CEO John Ternus be to make AI an everyday reality on its devices
Grow wellness goals with health coaches at Nature's Garden Natural Foods & Shoes
September is Healthy Aging Month, and in this week's Art of Aging, we'll meet two longtime business owners in Berks County, PA offering up natural health advice if you're looking to set some new wellness goals.
Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Week 2026
Across Latin America and the Caribbean, thousands of girls become mothers during adolescence each year. While many face significant challenges, one pregnancy should not determine a girl's future. With access to quality health services, education, social support, and informed reproductive choices, adolescent mothers can continue pursuing their goals, raising healthy children, and contributing to their communities.
'Captaining this club is unbelievable'
Calvin Bassey says it has been "a huge privilege" to wear the armband for Fulham in their first three Premier League games this season. The Cottagers are still in search of their first points under new head coach Alvaro Arbeloa, who seems to have handed matchday captaincy duties to the 26-year-old. Bassey, who signed a four-year deal in July 2023, has made 105 appearances for Fulham, scoring four goals and recording one assist.
‘Not Here for Entertainment’ – 76ers Star Jaylen Brown Reveals a Different Kind of Legacy He Wants to Be Remembered By Once It’s All Over
Jaylen Brown‘s immediate goal right now is to become a two-time champion, and it has become more possible for him now that he is with the Philadelphia 76ers. Sixers fans rejoiced last July after they acquired one of the best players of the 2025-26 season without giving up that much. They received Brown in exchange [...]
Match Gallery: St Johnstone v Celtic
Celtic continued their 100 per cent start to the defence of their title with a 1-0 win over St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park last night (Wednesday).Mika Baur netted the all-important goal seven minutes ...
Bunkerhill Health Names Dr. Azita Hamedani as First Chief Clinical Officer
SAN FRANCISCO, September 10, 2026--Bunkerhill Health, whose long-horizon AI agent helps health systems translate their goals into outcomes, today announced the appointment of Azita G. Hamedani, MD, MPH, MBA, as its first Chief Clinical Officer.
'This is the Liverpool we want to see'
Atletico Madrid were impressive and we managed to overcome them with a mixture of skill and intensity, and as for entertainment, both teams provided an endless amount over the 90 minutes. Kate: This is the Liverpool we want to see. Mac Allister's goal was sublime.
Farke explains why defender was forced off against Chelsea
Daniel Farke defended his decision to rotate his Leeds side after they surrendered a two-goal lead in a 6-3 Carabao Cup defeat to Chelsea – and eased injury worries over defender Melvin Bard.Leeds l...
'Trafford has just become our most important player overnight'
The momentum of the game changed 180 degrees when the referee incorrectly awarded Chelsea a penalty. Daniel Farke was a bit slow to react to Chelsea's substitutions, allowing them to take control of midfield for a crucial 15-minute period. Leeds regained some of the momentum for their third goal, but Chelsea rode their luck for the late goals.
2026 Rising Stars: Andrew Hite
As CEO of CDL PowerSuite LLC, Andrew Hite sets the pace for the Spokane Valley-based company by defining business goals, establishing initiatives, and creating a supportive team environment.
'Kroupi a bums off seats kind of player'
Former Bournemouth defender Joe Partington believes Eli Junior Kroupi has received "rightful recognition" after being nominated for the 2026 Ballon d'Or Men's Young Talent of the Year award. The 20-year-old, who is currently recovering from a broken foot, scored 13 goals in 35 appearances across all competitions last season. "It is just mad, isn't it?" Partington said on BBC Radio Solent's Cherries Unpicked podcast.
Iowa State graduate student, entrepreneur builds sustainable business
AMES — For Iowa State graduate student Allyson Reinert, entrepreneurship started with one goal: creating sustainable products for her community. She launched Mystic Eco, originally called Mystic Soaps Co., in 2019 while earning her undergraduate degree. After taking a two-year break to work a corporate environmental science job, Reinert independently relaunched the business in 2024,...
Packers' QB Jordan Love Shares Goals for 2026 Season
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love opened up about his goals for the 2026 season.
Griezmann for the Heisman! Orlando's star rides scintillating scoring streak
By Harrison HammWith every Antoine Griezmann goal, optimism rises in Orlando. And so does the Lions’ place in the standings.Capping his fourth consecutive game on the scoresheet with a second straig...
Viewpoint: Unlocking Europe’s wildfire data
Europe is already investing in the science, technology and infrastructure needed to understand, prevent and fight wildfires. Copernicus provides satellite-based Earth observation and environmental information, while the European Forest Fire Information System provides information on fire danger and forest fires across Europe. Weather and climate systems add forecasts of heat, drought, wind and humidity; historical fire databases show where fires have occurred; and researchers generate increasingly detailed knowledge about fuels, fire behaviour, forecasting, modelling and risk management. Meanwhile, new European research projects are adding digital twins and other tools to this growing ecosystem.However, these data do not necessarily sit together, nor are they necessarily described, structured or governed in ways that allow them to be used together. Much of the information is public, but some is commercially held. Some is sensitive. Some is subject to legal, security or operational restrictions. Even when data can be legally accessed, different systems may use different formats, terminology and rules.Europe therefore faces an unusual paradox: we have vast amounts of relevant information to respond to the wildfire challenge, but not the means to bring it together. For example, a wildfire researcher or emergency service might need to ask whether a particular combination of vegetation, drought, wind and topography has historically been associated with rapid fire spread. The relevant information may exist in several institutions, using different systems and subject to different conditions of access.The challenge is to conduct an authorised analysis that interacts with these sources, combines the results and respects the rules imposed by each data custodian.An important part of the answer can be found in the Fair principles, the idea that data should be findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable. Developed more than a decade ago, these principles have become a central reference point for modern data stewardship, making it easier for people and machines to find data, understand what it means and determine whether it can be reused.Readability by machines is essential, since AI systems will be key to meeting the data challenge. Bring analysis to the dataThe proposition is not to give an AI system unrestricted access to sensitive databases. Quite the opposite. The goal is to make it possible for approved algorithms to go to the data, rather than requiring sensitive data or large datasets to be copied to wherever the analysis happens.Imagine an analysis asking a series of questions of different data stations. At one station it might examine weather and climate data; at another, historical fire records; at another, experimental measurements of fire behaviour. The algorithm does not need to download everything. It can operate within the environment permitted by each data custodian and return only the results that the rules allow to leave.This is sometimes described as data visiting, and related approaches already exist in areas such as federated analysis and federated learning.Sensitive data should therefore not be treated as a free-for-all for machines. This requires appropriate governance at multiple levels. Access needs to be authenticated and authorised. The purpose of an analysis should be defined. The code or model being run should be controlled. Data custodians should be able to specify what can be queried and what results can leave their environment. Activities should be auditable and human oversight should remain where the consequences require it.In other words, the objective is not to trust AI with the data. It is to design systems in which AI never has more access than it needs.As open as possible, as closed as necessaryFair data should also not be confused with open data. Some wildfire data should be openly available. Other information may legitimately need to remain restricted because it concerns critical infrastructure, security, commercial interests, privacy or operational capabilities. The principle should be: as open as possible, as closed as necessary.The important point is that restricted data should not automatically become unusable data. If machines can discover what information exists, understand its meaning, establish where it came from and determine the conditions under which it can be used, authorised analyses can potentially be carried out without the underlying data ever leaving the environment in which it is protected.Restricted data can still be Fair and machine-actionable.This is also an important question of data sovereignty. European institutions should not have to surrender control of their data to a handful of technology platforms in order to benefit from AI. Nor does Europe need to start again by building one giant repository for every piece of wildfire information. The better approach is to connect what already exists.This is the principle behind emerging approaches such as Tryangle, developed through the Leiden Initiative for Fair and Equitable Science. Rather than creating another centralised data warehouse, the approach seeks to provide an interoperable layer through which approved algorithms can visit distributed data sources while respecting the rules of their custodians.In this way, a data station can remain where it is. Its custodians can retain control. Existing databases and applications do not have to be abandoned. What changes is their ability to communicate with other systems through common, machine-readable descriptions, access rules and interoperability mechanisms.But approaches like this need data that meets the Fair principles. Only then can an interoperable ecosystem safely begin to turn fragmented information into collective intelligence.Data infrastructure is wildfire infrastructureThe implications of this approach are entirely practical. Firefighters could gain better intelligence about local and evolving risks. Land managers could test prevention strategies using more comprehensive information about fuels, weather and past fires. Researchers could compare evidence across ecosystems without repeatedly moving huge datasets between institutions. Smaller regions and resource-constrained teams could access analytical capabilities without having to build large data infrastructures themselves.Europe is already investing heavily in satellites, databases, research programmes, forecasting systems and scientific expertise. The question is whether we will connect those investments well enough to turn them into actionable intelligence.That requires policymakers and funders to treat data infrastructure as seriously as physical infrastructure. Data generated or supported through European public funding should be Fair, verifiable and machine actionable by design, wherever legally and ethically possible.Related articlesData Corner: Europe’s burning need for wildfire mitigation researchClimate monitoring must remain a global enterprise, experts sayIn practice, that means funding not only the production of data, but also the infrastructure that makes data usable across systems: metadata, provenance, interoperability, access mechanisms and governance. Where data must remain restricted, we should ensure that it can still be securely discovered, verified and used for authorised analysis.Initiatives such as the European Open Science Cloud offer an existing framework through which these principles can be put into practice. What is needed now is to accelerate implementation and make them a standard part of how Europe funds and builds research and innovation systems.We do not need another generation of disconnected databases. The data is already there. The opportunity is to make it work together, securely, responsibly and quickly enough to help prevent the next fire, rather than simply document the last one.Jean-Claude Burgelman is professor emeritus at the Free University of Brussels (VUB) and editor-in-chief at Frontiers Policy Lab. For more than 20 years he held leading roles in research and innovation policy at the European Commission.
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