Blanket

A blanket is a large piece of thick material used for warmth, typically as a bed covering. It can also refer to a widespread layer of something, such as smoke or security, covering an area.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to its use in describing the widespread coverage of wildfire smoke over major cities and its role in security planning for a state funeral.

Latest on Blanket

• Blanket of security planned for state funeral of Tung Chee-hwa in Hong Kong
• European football groups back limits on blanket away-fan bans
• Wildfire smoke blankets volcanoes across the Pacific Northwest | Space photo of the day for Aug. 17, 2026
• What Cities From Chicago to Washington, DC, Look Like Under a Blanket of Wildfire Smoke
• Wildfire smoke blankets Toronto as city records world's worst major-city air quality

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