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Explained: what is fluoride, is it safe, and why does RFK Jr want Trump to remove it from drinking water?
Robert F Kennedy Jr, a potentially influential figure if Trump wins the US election, has called fluoride an ‘industrial waste’. Donald Trump would push to remove fluoride from drinking water on ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Syracuse data shows high lead levels in drinking water
Citizens, local and national groups warned that Syracuse, New York, is facing a crisis over lead in its drinking water. The city's data showed that 27 of about 100 homes exceeded the "federal ...Top stories - CBS News - October 17 -
Alarming amounts of lead found in Syracuse, New York, drinking water
Through a new report, officials have discovered that Syracuse, New York, has some of the highest levels of lead found in drinking water in decades. Some people want it declared an emergency, but ...Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
Why Are So Many Gen-Zers Fit to Quit?
Frontline Gen-Z workers are feeling overworked and having negative interactions at work. But here’s what employers can do to better support these critical employees.Business - Inc. - October 28 -
Why Are So Many N.B.A. Owners Selling Their Teams?
The Boston Celtics are likely to be the ninth team to change hands since 2019.Sports - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Milton Disrupted the Flow of Drinking Water—so Florida Deployed a Machine to Harvest It From Air
A Tampa-based company that makes atmospheric water generators and the state of Florida were able to supply one to a hospital shortly after Milton made landfall.Tech - Wired - October 14 -
Why are we building homes when so many are standing empty?
Bringing empty homes back into use can be tricky, but campaigners say a lot more could be done to help.Top stories - BBC News - October 20 -
Why so many listeria recalls lately? A doctor explains what to know.
From deli meat to frozen waffles, listeria recalls keep popping up — but why? Here's what to know, including symptoms to be aware of.Top stories - CBS News - October 22 -
Why Are So Many Supermarket Brands Losing Shelf Space?
Gone are the days of growing a consumer packaged goods brand like a tech startup, as companies struggle to retain a hold in the retail marketplace.Business - Inc. - October 28 -
'It's simple, really' - why Latinos flocked to Trump's working-class coalition
As well as winning over Hispanic voters, Trump improved his position in some surprising corners.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
Why are so many women hiding their voting plans from their husbands? | Rebecca Solnit
A lot of households are not democracies; they’re dictatorships. This may mean voter intimidation and suppression. Lots of memes and tweets and posts and videos are popping up, assuring women that ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Why did so many die in Spain? Because Europe still hasn't accepted the realities of extreme weather | Friederike Otto
Severe flooding is, unfortunately, inevitable. What isn’t inevitable is how ready we are, from early warning systems to emergency services. Friederike Otto is a climatologist and co-founder of ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
How Trump Connected With So Many Americans
Donald Trump’s campaign was a blend of comedy, fury, optimism, darkness and cynicism. “He gets us,” some voters concluded.Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Tap water in Asheville region still unsafe to drink 1 month after Hurricane Helene
One month after Hurricane Helene devastated North Carolina, residents of Asheville are still struggling to find clean drinking water. New York Times reporter Christina Morales joins CBS News to ...Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
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RFK Jr says Trump would push to remove fluoride from drinking water
Kennedy, who Trump promised to let lead health programs, makes claims against fluoride, which strengthens teeth. Robert F Kennedy Jr, a prominent proponent of debunked public health claims whom ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
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Why Are Hospital Gowns So Ugly?
Curious why medical patient attire is so unflattering, a reader asks our fashion critic if it’s intentional.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 22 -
Why are there so few Brits in the NBA?
As the new NBA season starts, BBC Sport asks why there are so few British players in the league.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
Officials might have missed not 1, but 2 Ravens penalties on Bengals' 2-point try
The Bengals had a shot at the lead, but there were two missed calls on a key play.Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday -
If you’re so happy, why are you buying so much gold?
The rally that won’t quitWorld - Financial Times - October 17 -
Dangerous levels of lead in Syracuse water threaten health crisis
Syracuse, New York, is facing a crisis over high levels of lead in its water, the Natural Resources Defense Council said. CBS News' Lilia Luciano spoke to residents about the dangerous exposure.Top stories - CBS News - October 22 -
Why are disposable vapes so bad for the environment?
Single-use disposable vapes will be banned to protect children's health and reduce environmental damage.Top stories - BBC News - October 24 -
Why is the price of gold so high right now?
Gold has offered some of the biggest returns recently, but why is the price climbing? Here's what you should know.Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
Why are Forest so good this season - and can it last?
Nottingham Forest's unlikely third place in the Premier League has some echoes of Leicester in 2016... can they maintain their excellent early-season form?Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
Anything but Big Easy: New Orleans has a Zion roster problem
There has never been a player like Zion and that makes the blueprint to success all the more challenging.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago -
Why is it so hard for tenants to hold their landlords to account?
The exploding boilers and rotting rats in the U-bend were bad signs, but it was the bogus cleaning bill that highlighted how hard it was to challenge the systemWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Why has the UK weather been so gloomy lately?
Elizabeth Rizzini and Darren Bett look at why our weather is so gloomy at the moment and ponder when things might change.Top stories - BBC News - 22 hours ago -
Therapeutic Food Shortage Puts African Children at Risk of Starvation, U.N. Agency Says
Supplies of a highly nutritious treatment are running out, according to UNICEF.World - The New York Times - October 15 -
Why gentle parenting is proving too rough for many parents
A study published in July found that over 40% of self-identified gentle parents teeter toward burnout and self-doubt because of the pressure to meet parenting standards.Top stories - NBC News - October 26 -
‘There’s so much you can crush’: why hydraulic press videos are so popular and so satisfying
Watching a pumpkin, crayons or a Furby get squashed isn’t just fun – it can also serve as an emotional release. There are lots of ways to unwind. You can go on a walk, call a friend or read a book. ...World - The Guardian - 21 hours ago -
Drinking With the Kids
Years after bath time and travel soccer, we’re mixing cocktails in the kitchen.Lifestyle - The New York Times - 3 hours ago -
Free school meals trial feeds 20,000 more children
A new pilot scheme helps councils find eligible children who are unregistered for free school meals.Top stories - BBC News - October 22 -
Biden to Apologize for Indian Boarding Schools Where Hundreds of Children Died
President Biden’s trip to the battleground state of Arizona will be the first time an American president has apologized for the abuses that happened at the schools over a period of 150 years.Top stories - The New York Times - October 25 -
Biden apologizes for Native American children forced into federal boarding schools
His visit to Arizona's Gila River Indian Community was his first as president.Top stories - ABC News - October 25 -
Witnesses to Israeli strike on Gaza hospital compound saw 'so many people burning'
The strike killed at least four people and injured dozens, mostly women and children, the Hamas-run health ministry said.Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
Tim Tszyu seeks redemption against Bakhram Murtazaliev after nasty cut caused so many problems in last fight
Tsyzu will have his father, Kostya, in attendance for the second time on SaturdaySports - CBS Sports - October 17