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California wildfires maps show evacuations, power outages, air quality

Thursday, January 9 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Wildfires are tearing through thousands of acres in Los Angeles County in California, as strong Santa Ana wind gusts stoke the blazes.The Palisades Fire has impacted more than 17,000 acres, the Eaton Fire has impacted 10,600 acres, and the Hurst Fire... Read More.

Mens triathlon at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games postponed due to poor water quality

Tuesday, July 30 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- The men's triathlon at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris has been postponed after tests carried out in the Seine “revealed water quality levels that did not provide sufficient guarantees to allow the event to be held,” officials said.Originally scheduled to take... Read More.

Penn Highlands DuBois was Honored with a Silver Designation from the Pennsylvania Perinatal Quality Collaborative

Saturday, July 13 by Sonya Sackash

Penn Highlands DuBois was honored with a silver designation from the Pennsylvania Perinatal Quality Collaborative for its work in improving care for substance-exposed newborns. They implemented the "Eat, Sleep and Console" model, focusing on comfort and reducing withdrawal symptoms without medication. This initiative aims... Read More.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires reaches US, Minnesota under air quality alert

Monday, May 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- With over 100 active wildfires burning in Canada, wildfire smoke has drifted across the border into the United States, prompting Minnesota officials to issue the state's first air quality alert of 2024 on Sunday.Several of the string of Canadian wildfires have... Read More.

Disney CEO Bob Iger says Marvel Studios will slow down to “focus more on quality”

Tuesday, May 7 by ABC News

On Disney's fiscal Q2 earnings call Tuesday, May 7, Disney CEO Bob Iger explained that a promised slow down of Marvel Studios projects is underway.Amid poor performance from projects including Marvel's Secret Invasion on... Read More.

New whistleblower claims put Boeings quality control under more scrutiny

Thursday, April 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Boeing has come under fire and intense scrutiny ever since a door plug flew out of an Alaska Airlines flight on Jan. 5. Investigators revealed the plane, a 737 Max, was missing key bolts when the door was installed.The company has... Read More.

EPA announces new air quality standards for particulate matter, citing health risks

Wednesday, February 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Environmental Protection Agency announced a new rule on Wednesday to significantly reduce the level of air pollution known as particulate matter (PM) by updating the national air-quality standards, citing negative health impacts of PM exposure.While the rule is being praised by... Read More.

‘Sopranos’ creator David Chase says quality TV is “dying”

Monday, January 15 by ABC News

As his Emmy-winning series passes its 25th birthday, David Chase, the guy who created The Sopranos, says the golden age of TV that his show started is over.Speaking to the U.K.'s The Times, Chase called that golden age, which also... Read More.

Brookville residents raise questions, concerns over local energy

Friday, October 6 by Louise Bennett

BROOKVILLE — If you live in the Brookville area, you may have similar questions and concerns of those who attended an Energy Forum Wednesday.According to a published report, residents of the Jefferson County community asked questions and shared their concerns with representatives from First... Read More.

Wildfire smoke map: Where poor air quality is expected in US this week

Monday, October 2 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A large portion of the Northeast will experience poor air quality in the coming days due to wildfires burning in Canada, forecasts show.Plumes of smoke from wildfires burning south of James Bay in Canada will push into the Northeast beginning Sunday... Read More.

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