Recent findings about the pollution of waterways near oil refineries underscore health and environmental dangers. Ryan Kellman/NPR hide caption toggle caption Ryan Kellman/NPR Oil refineries release billions of pounds of pollution annually into waterways, and that pollution disproportionately affects people of color, according to a new analysis of Environmental Protection
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At least 18 dead in 3 days after mass shootings in California devastate 2 communities
A woman who lost many friends in the Jan. 21 shooting in Monterey Park, Calif., grieves at a makeshift memorial outside the Star Ballroom Dance Studio. Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images A woman who lost many friends in the
The 'Orbeez Problem' is inflicting hurt in some communities, police warn
There was the Tide Pods problem, the Kylie Jenner lip problem and the cinnamon problem. Now, it is the Orbeez Problem. The newest viral social media pattern is gaining traction on TikTok and has police in not less than two cities warning their communities of the potential risks. Just like
Pie-eating contests supply a candy means for communities to reconnect after lockdowns
Youngsters take part within the Archuleta County Truthful’s pie-eating contest in Pagosa Springs, Colo., on Aug. 5, 2021. Maggie Shannon disguise caption toggle caption Maggie Shannon Youngsters take part within the Archuleta County Truthful’s pie-eating contest in Pagosa Springs, Colo., on Aug. 5, 2021. Maggie Shannon It is Pi Day