More than 200 chemical plants nationwide will be required to reduce toxic emissions that are likely to cause cancer under a new rule issued Tuesday by the Environmental Protection Agency. The rule advances President Joe Biden’s commitment to environmental justice by delivering critical health protections for communities burdened by industrial pollution from ethylene oxide, chloroprene and other … Read more
One of the most striking patterns in the aftermath of many urban fires is how much unburned green vegetation remains amid the wreckage of burned neighborhoods. In some cases, a row of shrubs may be all that separates a surviving house from one that burned just a few feet away. As scientists who study how … Read more
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John Brenkus, the co-creator and host of the Emmy-winning “Sports Science” show, died Saturday at the age of 54 after a battle with depression. Brinx. TV, a media company founded by Brenkus, shared the news on Sunday. “It is with profound sadness that we share the news that John Brenkus has passed away,” the company’s … Read more
John Brenkus, the co-creator and host of the Emmy-winning “Sports Science” show, died Saturday at the age of 54 after a battle with depression. Brinx. TV, a media company founded by Brenkus, shared the news on Sunday. “It is with profound sadness that we share the news that John Brenkus has passed away,” the company’s … Read more
A man who climbed a pole in Miramar Monday morning and refused to get down prompted a swift response by police. According to Miramar Police, the incident happened at the intersection of Miramar Parkway and State Road 7. A similar incident happened on Sept. 26, 2023, where the same man climbed on top of an … Read more
This story was originally reported by Errin Haines of The 19th. Meet Errin and read more of her reporting on gender, politics and policy. In 2020, as the world was gripped by the coronavirus, the killing of George Floyd shocked Americans into action and into the streets by the millions, protesting the unrelenting killing of … Read more
It’s not easy being a Democrat in these Trumpian times, as each day brings fresh tales of conquest and pillage. Still, despite all that, 4,000 stiff-upper-lipped partisans showed up in Anaheim over the weekend, seeking solace, inspiration and a winning way forward. As mouse-eared pilgrims plied the sidewalks outside, the party faithful — meeting several … Read more
At least eight people were injured in what the FBI is calling a “targeted act of violence” when a man with a makeshift flamethrower yelled “Free Palestine” and threw an incendiary device into group of people on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, Colorado. The group was raising awareness for the 58 hostages who remain in … Read more
As an animal control officer who was attacked by a dog in Fort Lauderdale recovers, her friends described her as an animal whisperer. She was identified as Martina Bernard. NBC6 on Sunday spoke to Bernard’s friend Primrose Thompson who said she’s awake and speaking but still has a long road to recovery. “Tina is amazing … Read more