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Is tap water safe to drink? CDC report highlights deadly waterborne infections
The United States has one of the safest public water systems in the world, though you might want to think twice about drinking directly out of the faucet.The Hill - Politics -
Plastics chemical leaked in Ohio spills often: report
Presented by Panasonic — Vinyl chloride, the chemical that grabbed headlines after it spilled from a derailed train in Ohio last year, is frequently leaked or spilled, according to a new report. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment ...The Hill - Politics -
Chemical spilled in East Palestine involved in 966 accidents since 2010: Report
Accidents involving the toxic chemical spilled in East Palestine, Ohio, last year have occurred more than once per week since 2010, according to a report published Tuesday by Earthjustice and the nonprofit Beyond Plastics. Vinyl chloride is a ...The Hill - Politics -
Tank complex that leaked, polluting Pearl Harbor's drinking water, emptied
The U.S. military says it's drained million of gallons of fuel from an underground tank complex that poisoned 6,000 people when it leaked jet fuel into Pearl Harbor's drinking water in 2021.CBS News - Top stories -
U.S. military drains fuel from tank facility that leaked fuel into Pearl Harbor’s drinking water
The U.S. military said it’s finished draining million of gallons of fuel from an underground fuel tank complex in Hawaii that poisoned 6,000 people.NBC News - Top stories -
Mifepristone access is coming before the US Supreme Court. How safe is it?
The U.S. Supreme Court will take up a case Tuesday that could impact how women get access to mifepristoneABC News - Health -
Thames Water boss says bills need to rise by 40%
The regulator, whose approval is needed for any price rises, has pushed back on substantial bill increases.BBC News - Top stories -
Renter reforms watered down after Tory concerns
Ministers propose changes after some MPs said they wanted more protections for landlords.BBC News - Top stories -
Baltimore bridge collapse: two bodies recovered from water, officials say
Authorities say bodies of Alejandro Hernandez Fuentes and Dorlian Ronial Castillo Cabrera found by divers in pickup truck. The bodies of two men trapped in their vehicle have been recovered from the waters beneath the Baltimore bridge that ...The Guardian - World -
Children of the flood: what can lands lost to rising waters tell us?
From Atlantis to Noah, humans have always been fascinated by stories of sunken lands. But what do modern losses, such as Pett Level in Sussex and Isle de Jean Charles in Louisiana, say about our climate-change predicament?. When writer Gareth E ...The Guardian - World -
Amid 'Quiet on Set' fallout, Kenan Thompson says sets for kids shows should 'be a safe place'
Nickelodeon alum Kenan Thompson breaks his silence on the 'Quiet on Set' documentary, which details allegations of abuse on the sets of children's TV shows.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Fake eclipse glasses are hitting the market. Here's how to check if yours are safe to use.
On April 8, people in parts of the U.S. will be able to witness a total eclipse, while others will see a partial eclipse. To view it, you must wear proper eyewear, but experts are warning that fakes that won't protect your eyes properly are ...CBS News - Top stories -
Major Baltimore bridge collapses after container ship collision, 6 people missing
The bridge carries Interstate 695 across the Patapsco River, southeast of the Baltimore metropolitan area.CNBC - Business -
Putin will be ruthless after the Moscow attack, but Russians don’t trust him to keep them safe | Andrei Soldatov
His brutal, repressive regime is good at belated investigation and torture, but lacks the capability to stop attacks happening. When Vladimir Putin came to power in 2000, he made one thing clear immediately: he would be different from his ...The Guardian - World - Russia -
Do you live in an 'allergy capital'? These US cities are worst for allergies
Pollen, weeds and grass make you miserable? You'll want to steer clear of a few dozen "allergy capitals," cities around the country that are especially challenging for allergy sufferers.The Hill - Politics -
Sinking US cities increase risk of flooding from rising sea levels
Subsidence linked to extraction of groundwater and natural gas, and weight of buildings pressing into soft ground. A number of cities on the US east coast are sinking, increasing the risk of flooding from rising sea levels.. Between 2007 and 2020 ...The Guardian - World -
Maryland governor vows to deploy all resources as search continues for six missing people after Baltimore bridge collapse – live
Wes Moore says rescuers have deployed air, land, and sea methods to help search for survivors. Full report – at least six missing as Biden laments ‘terrible accident’Have you been affected by the Baltimore bridge collapse?Pete Buttigieg, the ...The Guardian - World -
England sewage spills more than double in 2023
Environment Agency data shows sewage spilled into England's waterways for over 3.6 million hours last year.BBC News - Top stories -
Sewage spills rise blamed on wet weather
The number of hours of spills into rivers, the sea and lakes rose by more than two thirds.BBC News - Top stories -
Drink driver ploughs into crops as police give chase
The footage shows the driver enter a field of 6ft-high maize (1.83m) during a police pursuit.BBC News - Top stories -
4 Reasons to Drink Coffee--and One Big Reason Not To
Coffee-drinking has many benefits, but there's also one downside that may work against you.Inc. - Business -
Inflation has hit these 3 U.S. cities the hardest. That has ‘substantial political implications,’ analyst says.
Cities experiencing more significant inflation typically have undergone rapid population growth, leading to an increased demand for goods and services, an analyst said.MarketWatch - Business -
Multiple women online say they were punched while walking around New York City
Several women have come forward on social media sharing incidents in which they said they were punched by men while they were walking the streets of downtown Manhattan in broad daylight in the last month.NBC News - Top stories - New York -
Russia strikes Ukraine's Kharkiv with aerial bombs for the first time since 2022
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City of Alexandria says talks to lure the NHL’s Capitals and NBA’s Wizards to Virginia have ended, won't proceed
City of Alexandria says talks to lure the NHL’s Capitals and NBA’s Wizards to Virginia have ended, won't proceedABC News - Sports - NHL -
It’s time to buy the next leg of the AI story. Think global, says Citi, offering these stock picks.
Citigroup analysts are greenlighting the next round of AI stock buying, but say look beyond U.S. shores.MarketWatch - Business -
Judge rules Gaetz, Greene can sue after California cities cancel their rallies over their ‘political views’
A federal judge ruled that Reps. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) can proceed with their lawsuit against two California cities that canceled their political events. U.S. District Judge Hernán Vera ruled Friday that the two ...The Hill - Politics - California -
Person killed after being shoved in front of New York City subway in unprovoked attack
A 24-year-old man has been charged with murder in the unprovoked New York City subway shove that killed a person at a busy East Harlem station during Monday’s evening rush.NBC News - Top stories - New York -
Longtime Kansas City Chiefs cheerleader Krystal Anderson dies after giving birth
Krystal “Krissy” Anderson, a former Kansas City Chiefs cheerleader and yoga instructor, has died at 40.NBC News - Top stories -
I’m 60 – and want to live to 100. Will my years of drinking and inactivity be a problem?
Can a late convert to wellbeing undo decades of beer and barbecues? In the first of a new series, Phil Daoust has a health MOT – and gets some worrying news about his heart. I am sitting in a consulting room, talking through the results of an ...The Guardian - World -
What next for Thames Water?
UK’s biggest water utility, the government and Ofwat are at an impasse over its financesFinancial Times - Business -
6 safe gold investments to consider during retirement
Gold investing can be a smart option to consider for retirees, but it's not always as straightforward as it seems.CBS News - Top stories -
How to safely view the upcoming solar eclipse
From finding safe glasses to building a pinhole projector, here’s what to know before the solar eclipse on April 8.NBC News - Top stories -
Harris says US has not ruled out 'consequences' if Israel invades Rafah
Kamala Harris suggested there could be "consequences" for Israel if it moves ahead with a Rafah invasion in Gaza, as Netanyahu plansABC News - Top stories - Israel -
NHS should ‘seek to use’ private healthcare capacity, Wes Streeting says
Shadow health secretary says that in the longer term, he would like no one to need to go privateFinancial Times - Business -
World’s largest oilfield services group has no plans to leave Russia
SLB has resisted pressure to follow its two biggest rivals in pulling out in response to Ukraine warFinancial Times - Business - Russia -
UK politicians should use ‘disappearing messages’ on devices, says GCHQ
Fresh guidance from a branch of the signals intelligence agency comes after government blames China for cyber attacksFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Assange judges seek no death penalty pledge from US
Court postpones decision on the Wikileaks founder's case to give the US time to make assurances.BBC News - Top stories -
Pompeo rips US decision at UN, says it thrilled Hamas
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday criticized the Biden administration's decision to abstain from a vote on a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for a cease-fire in Gaza, arguing it made Hamas and Iran happy. “Hamas, ...The Hill - Politics -
US repeatedly warned Russia ahead of Moscow attack, White House says
National security spokesperson says US passed on warnings and dismissed Russian allegations Ukraine was involved as ‘nonsense’. The US repeatedly alerted Russia that extremists were planning to attack large gatherings in Moscow ahead of last ...The Guardian - World - Russia