PHOENIX (AP) – The first heatwave of the season The Southwest is already in the grip of triple-digit temperatures as firefighters in Phoenix – America’s hottest big city – employ new tactics in hopes of saving more lives in a county that has seen 645 heat-related deaths last year. Starting this season, Phoenix firefighters are … Read more
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon officials have closed the state’s entire coastline to mussel harvesting because of an “unprecedented” outbreak of seafood poisoning that has sickened at least 20 people. They also banned the harvest of razor clams, clams and oysters in parts of the Oregon Coast. “We had a paralytic seafood poisoning event in … Read more
Park officials say a Malaysian climber likely died of cold and altitude-related illness while sheltering in a snow cave atop Denali, North America’s highest mountain in Alaska. June 1, 2024, 3:45 p.m. ET • 2 minutes of reading DENALI PARK, Alaska — A Malaysian climber likely died of exposure and altitude-related illnesses earlier this week … Read more
A Democratic Texas lawmaker who broke with her party by supporting a ban on gender-affirming care for minors was ousted in a primary runoff that galvanized LGBTQ+ groups nationwide, who then campaigned for his opponent in the race for the south Houston seat. Rep. Shawn Thierry’s defeat follows four terms in which the Houston congresswoman … Read more