After a class of flame retardants called PBDEs was phased out due to links with developmental health issues, manufacturers started using another, similar group of compounds.
Read more ...This summer has been a scorcher. DHS wants communities to plan for more of them National News
The administration is releasing new suggested guidelines for states and local communities on how to protect against extreme temperatures.
Read more ...Iran, Saudi Arabia and Egypt are among 6 nations set to join the BRICS economic bloc National News
Iran and Saudi Arabia are among 6 nations invited Thursday to join the BRICS bloc of developing economies. United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Egypt and Ethiopia are also set to join the bloc from 2024.
Read more ...The failed launch prompted neighboring Japan to issue a brief "J-alert" ordering some residents to evacuate to safe places as the North Korean rocket flew over its southernmost islands of Okinawa.
Read more ...The viral song 'Rich Men North of Richmond' made its way to the RNC debate stage National News
The breakout song by an artist who goes by Oliver Anthony laid the groundwork to open the first Republican presidential debate for the 2024 election. But the song has notes of conspiracy theories.
Read more ...Rudy Giuliani surrenders in Georgia to face election interference charges National News
Rudy Giuliani has surrendered in Atlanta to be booked as part of county prosecutors' investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia. Giuliani faces 13 felony counts.
Read more ...Welcome to 'El Petronio,' the biggest celebration of Afro-Colombian music and culture National News
The Petronio Alvarez Festival has been the biggest source of income for artists, cooks and vendors in the Pacific region. But some critics say they want the festival to return to its roots.
Read more ...Russian officials say Wagner boss Prigozhin was on passenger list of jet that crashed National News
A jet from Moscow to St. Petersburg crashed, killing all 10 people on board, officials said. Yevgeny Prigozhin was on the passenger list, officials said, but it wasn't clear if he was on board.
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