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Six Things to Know About ‘Forever Chemicals’
The federal government is ordering the removal of PFAS, a class of chemicals that poses serious health risks, from drinking water systems across the country.The New York Times - Top stories -
Study maps "forever chemical" water contamination hotspots worldwide
Study finds cancer-linked PFAS chemicals prevalent in drinking water sources across the globe, including many far over regulatory limits.CBS News - World -
High seafood diets may come with a hefty side of 'forever chemicals': Study
People who frequently consume seafood may face a heightened risk of exposure to toxic "forever chemicals," a study has found. Of all species tested — fresh from a market in coastal New Hampshire — shrimp and lobster had the most alarming levels of ...The Hill - Politics -
PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Are Pervasive in Water Worldwide, Study Finds
A global survey found harmful levels even in water samples taken far from any obvious source of contamination.The New York Times - Health -
Are ‘Forever Chemicals’ a Forever Problem?
The Environmental Protection Agency says “forever chemicals” must be removed from tap water. But they lurk in much more of what we eat, drink and use.The New York Times - Top stories -
Trump appointees barred EPA staff from warning Senate about 'forever chemical' loophole: Internal staff messages
Trump administration officials barred experts from warning legislators that they were about to write a major environmental loophole into law, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) staffers alleged in newly revealed internal communications. The ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
What to Know About the EPA Limits on 'Forever Chemicals' in Drinking Water and Your Health
PFAS exposure has been linked to high cholesterol and an increased risk of kidney cancer.The Wall Street Journal - World -
'Forever chemicals' limited in US tap water
Officials finalise a new federal rule for drinking water - designed to protect people from toxic substances.BBC News - Top stories -
What are PFAS? "Forever chemicals" and their health effects, explained
The EPA issued the first-ever national regulation limiting the amount of certain PFAS in drinking water. Here's what to know about potential health impacts of "forever chemicals."CBS News - Top stories -
Are 'forever chemicals' connected to breast, gynecological cancers?
Presented by AFPM — {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Are 'forever chemicals' connected to breast, gynecological cancers? Scientists are researching the possibility of a link between exposure to toxic substances ...The Hill - Politics -
Eye Opener: Boeing faces alarming claims on Capitol Hill about safety standards
Boeing faces alarming claims on Capitol Hill about safety standards. Also, House Speaker Mike Johnson faces intense pushback from his own party. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.CBS News - Top stories -
EPA issues first-ever regulations for "forever chemicals" in drinking water
The EPA will require that public water utilities test for six different types of PFAS chemicals to reduce exposure in drinking water.CBS News - Top stories -
EPA imposes first national limits on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
For the first time, the EPA has set limits for six types of PFAS chemicals in drinking water. The chemicals have been linked to health issues and can linger permanently in the environment.NBC News - Top stories -
EPA sets first-ever national limits for ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
The Biden administration on Wednesday set the first-ever national limits for toxic and pervasive ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water. The administration's action seeks to reduce the amount of chemicals belonging to a class known as PFAS in ...The Hill - Politics -
E.P.A. Says ‘Forever Chemicals’ Must Be Removed From Tap Water
The rule applies to a family of chemicals known as PFAS that are linked to serious health effects. Water utilities argue the cost is too great.The New York Times - Top stories -
EPA announces 1st national standard limiting 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
The Environmental Protection Agency announced a new rule on Wednesday to limit PFAS in drinking water -- the first national standard of its kind.ABC News - Top stories -
EPA sets new rule for "forever chemicals" in drinking water
The EPA on Wednesday announced the first national standards for so-called "forever chemicals" in drinking water. Ben Tracy has the details.CBS News - Top stories -
EPA has limited six ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water – but there are 15,000
Rules celebrated for reducing exposures, but experts say it’s not enough and will lead to ‘an endless game of Whac-A-Mole’. Strong new limits for some PFAS compounds in drinking water set by the US Environmental Protection Agency this week are ...The Guardian - World -
Shutting down Russia’s 3 favorite lies about NATO
The Kremlin is just disappointed that, unlike Ukraine, NATO membership has given former Soviet Republics such as Estonia and Lithuania the best insurance policy against Russian aggression.The Hill - Politics - Russia -
Boeing rejects whistleblower claim of 787 safety risks
Aircraft maker says testing found ‘zero’ evidence of fatigue stress in composites used in wide-body jetFinancial Times - Business -
Boeing engineer says safety concerns are ignored inside plane maker
Whistleblower says he was told to ‘shut up’ after raising questions about 777 and 787 aircraftFinancial Times - Business -
EPA to crack down on toxic emissions from more than 200 chemical plants
The Biden administration will require more than 200 chemical plants to cut their emissions of toxic chemicals as part of a broader effort to reduce cancer cases. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized rules on Tuesday that it said ...The Hill - Politics -
New EPA limits on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water could cost $1.5 billion per year to implement
The Environmental Protection Agency released regulations on some toxic "forever chemicals" found in drinking water that can cause cancer.CNBC - Business -
'Forever chemicals' have been linked to many diseases. Are they connected to breast and gynecological cancers, too?
This story is part of a series, “Fighting ‘Forever Chemicals’: Women face pervasive PFAS risks.” Loreen Hackett suffered two bouts of cancer before she turned 50. Cancerous cells were discovered in her cervix when she was in her 20s, leading her ...The Hill - Politics -
Alec Baldwin lost control on 'Rust' set and lied about his actions, prosecutors say
Alec Baldwin lost control of his emotions on set, put others in danger and also changed his story in the aftermath of the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of a movie in New Mexico in 2021, according to new court ...NBC News - Top stories -
Ex-prosecutor 'worried' about Trump jurors' safety
Former federal prosecutor Ankush Khardori said he is “worried” about the safety of the jurors who will be seated in former President Trump’s hush money trial. Khardori told CNN’s Wolf Blitzer that some of the jurors may be concerned about the ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Whistleblower testifies about Boeing safety regulations
Two Senate committee hearings Wednesday address the growing concern of Boeing’s safety regulations. Among the witnesses to testify was a longtime Boeing employee and whistleblower, Sam Salehpour, who has accused the company of lax safety ...CBS News - Top stories -
Boeing whistleblower’s safety claims under investigation by FAA, reports say
Federal Aviation Administration looking into claims US aircraft maker knew of flaws but covered them up to speed production. Claims that Boeing knew of safety flaws in the manufacture of one of its largest passenger jet aircraft, but covered them ...The Guardian - World -
Boeing Defends Safety of 787 Dreamliner After Whistle-Blower’s Claims
After a Boeing engineer went public with safety concerns, the company invited reporters to its South Carolina factory and top engineers vouched for the plane.The New York Times - Business -
Whistleblower raises safety concerns about Boeing's 787-Dreamliner
The FAA says it's investigating claims by a Boeing quality control engineer that sections of the 787's fuselage were improperly fastened together and could eventually fail after thousands of flights. Boeing disputes the claims, saying the plane ...NBC News - Top stories -
FAA investigating Boeing whistleblower claims about 787 Dreamliner
Boeing engineer alleges that assembly issues with Boeing's 787 Dreamliner raises safety concerns.CBS News - Top stories -
FAA Investigates Claims by Boeing Whistle-Blower About Flaws in 787 Dreamliner
The whistle-blower, an engineer, says that sections of the plane’s body are being assembled in a way that could weaken the aircraft over time. Boeing says there is no safety issue.The New York Times - Business -
Chad Daybell's "desire for sex, money and power" led to deaths, prosecutor says
Chad Daybell is charged in Idaho with killing his wife and the two youngest children of his then-girlfriend, Lori Vallow Daybell.CBS News - Top stories -
Questions About Assassinations Test the Limits of Trump’s Immunity Claim
Three Supreme Court briefs from former military leaders and intelligence officials explore whether presidents may be prosecuted for ordering unlawful killings.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Confronting pro-Kremlin troll on false claims about Sydney mall attack
Simeon Boikov sparked a social media frenzy implicating an innocent 20-year-old in the shopping mall attack.BBC News - Top stories -
Viral claims about Donald Trump's hush money trial, fact checked
CBS News Confirmed examines three viral claims that have emerged so far during Trump's first criminal trial.CBS News - Politics - Donald Trump -
Study finds voters skeptical about fairness of elections. Many favor a strong, undemocratic leader
A new study has found that voters in 19 countries, including in three of the world’s largest democracies, are widely skeptical about whether their political elections are free and fairABC News - World -
Teasing children about weight increases risk of self-stigma as adults, study finds
Research reveals ‘long-lasting effects’ caused by pressure from parents, families, bullies and the media. Parents who tease their children about their weight are putting them at greater risk of feeling bad about their bodies decades later, ...The Guardian - World -
The Deep State Lies in Wait for Trump
His second term will be much like my time in office if he doesn’t confront the entrenched bureaucracy.The Wall Street Journal - World - Donald Trump -
Triple-murder trial of Chad Daybell begins with claims about zombies and doomsday plot
Opening statements are expected Wednesday in the trial of an Idaho man charged with killing his wife and his then-girlfriend's two youngest children in an unusual case rooted in extremist religious beliefs. Chad Daybell, 55, is facing charges of ...Yahoo Sports - Sports