Wind-whipped wildfires raced through the heart of the island of Maui, killing 53 people, forcing evacuations and gutting much of the historic town of Lahaina.
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FDA expected to OK additional Covid-19 booster shots for adults over 50 this week
March 29, 2022By
The Biden administration is expected to give older adults the option of getting a second Covid-19 vaccine booster as early as next week.
Tropical Depression 19 hitting Florida, expected to become Tropical Storm Sally
September 12, 2020By
New tropical storm watches are in effect for parts of the Florida panhandle.
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Plastic flow into ocean expected to triple by 2040, action could stem tide more than 80%
July 24, 2020By
A new analysis finds that without immediate and sustained action, the annual flow of plastic into the ocean could nearly triple by 2040. The study also identifies solutions that could cut this volume by more than 80% using technologies available today, if key decision-makers make system-wide changes.
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Some coronavirus test kits shipped to states are not working as expected, the CDC says
February 15, 2020By
Some of the coronavirus test kits shipped to labs across the country are not working as they should, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
Opioid settlement talks fail, landmark trial expected Monday
October 20, 2019By
A landmark trial over the U.S. opioid epidemic is on track to begin on Monday after drug companies and local governments failed to agree on a settlement on Friday that had been expected to be valued at around $ 50 billion.
Quarterbacks Rosen and Darnold among the local players expected to be drafted this week
April 24, 2018By
Josh Rosen is one of several players from the two major schools in Southern California expected to be chosen in this week’s NFL draft. Among the others:
Sam Darnold, QB, USC: Could wind up being the No. 1 overall pick by the Cleveland Browns. If so, he would join Carson Palmer as the only USC quarterbacks…
B.C. wildfires: Number of evacuees expected to rise
July 10, 2017By
British Columbia officials say that more gusty winds and hot, dry conditions are in the weather forecast, meaning the number of people evacuated is likely to rise from the latest estimate of 7,000.
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