“We’ll surround ourselves in a shimmering human disco ball,” Beyoncé told fans, urging them to wear silver. Here’s how they can avoid fast fashion.
Author: Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY
Construction workers among those more likely to die from overdoses during pandemic, CDC says
Fishers, sailors, marine oilers and roofers were the top occupations with the highest drug overdoses in the U.S. among 15 to 64-year-olds, CDC reports.
Restaurant workers who lost homes in Maui fire strike a chord with those looking to help
“We are currently taking the time to talk to each person in our work ‘ohana to assess the extent of their losses and how we can best help with their specific needs,” reads a GoFundMe page created by the group Na Hoaloha Ekolu.
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School plan in Houston to repurpose libraries into discipline centers draws fire
Students who misbehave in class will be isolated away from their classmates to be disciplined by Houston Independent School District administrators in the repurposed buildings, which will be used in part for what the district is calling “Team Centers.”…
Tough debate in Congress on gender affirming care for minors: Here’s what we know
Gender-affirming care for minors is on the line in America and debate over its merits and safety drew attention at a House hearing on Thursday afternoon as the issue headed to Congress.
Drones show excavation in suspected Gilgo beach killer’s back yard. What’s next?
Drone footage from the Associated Press shows a yellow excavator and authorities in hazmat suits digging into Heuermann’s backyard.
Discarded DNA: The controversial clue in the trash that’s bringing serial killers to justice
The case illuminates a tactic called “surreptitious DNA collection” that is showing to be more of a common technique used in cold cases.
Are water filtration systems an effective way to get rid of PFAS? Here’s what a new study says
Water filtration systems can help Americans reduce unsafe PFAS in drinking water. But a new study says they serve as a “band-aid” to the problem.
Is Ron DeSantis speeding up Florida executions in an attempt to garner votes for a presidential run?
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is ramping up the state’s speed on capital punishment ahead of his White House bid in 2024, critic says.
Nearly half of nation’s tap water contains PFAS, a new study finds. Americans living in urban areas are most at risk.
The U.S. Geological Survey says the study gives consumers info about the risks of PFAS when they grab a glass of water from their kitchen sink.