Caltrans long aware of conditions under 10 Freeway that fueled fire

Caltrans routinely inspected the site where the fire broke out and last visited Oct. 6. The company that rented the land from Caltrans said it’s being scapegoated.

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Fire under 10 Freeway in downtown L.A. upends traffic with no reopening in sight

Investigators are looking into the cause of a major fire that has shut down the 10 Freeway in downtown L.A. Officials said to expect ‘significant’ traffic issues.

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About 300,000 children under 5 have received at least one Covid-19 shot, White House says

Approximately 300,000 children under the age of 5 in the US — about 2% of that age group — have received at least one shot of the Covid-19 vaccine since it was recommended by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last month, a senior White House official told CNN Thursday, a number the official says aligns with expectations, though is lower than other age groups.

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Just 18% of parents willing to vaccinate their kids under 5 right away: POLL

Meanwhile, 27% of parents said their child will “definitely not” get vaccinated.
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Coronavirus cases climb again in L.A. County, mostly in those under 50

Los Angeles County saw another climb in COVID-19 cases on Saturday, with officials reporting 1,094 new cases and eight deaths.

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Viruses under the microscope

Human herpesviruses such as HHV-6 can remain dormant in cells for many years without being noticed. When reactivated, they can cause serious clinical conditions. Researchers have now found a way of differentiating between active and inactive viruses.
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Entire class of meds under investigation for increased cancer risk due to contamination

The US Food and Drug Administration said Thursday that it is conducting an extensive investigation into an entire class of drugs over potential cancer risk.


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Swept Under the Rug: New Report Reveals Toxics in European Carpets Threatening Health, Environment and Circular Economy

Toxic substances linked to a range of adverse health impacts can be present in carpets sold in the European Union (EU), the European Public Health Alliance (EPHA) and the Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) warned today following a new study by Anthesis.
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Late and under bipartisan pressure, Trump moves to sanction Russia for election meddling

Days after North Korea threatened to test a nuclear weapon above ground, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis visited the Demilitarized Zone that divides that country from South Korea and declared: “Our goal is not war.”On Friday, he visited the heavily fortified border area, where U.S. and South…
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Blame Canada: U.S. visual-effects artists want reforms under NAFTA

Hollywood digital animation and effects artists say they can’t compete against aggressive Canadian subsidies and are fighting back at NAFTA public hearings.
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