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Renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran have escalated around Iranian ports and the critical Strait of Hormuz, leading to a U.S. reimposition of a blockade and\u2026
The Supreme Court has permitted a Texas law mandating age verification for app store users who are minors to take effect, even as legal challenges against the measure\u2026
The Supreme Court has allowed a Texas law mandating age verification for app store users to take effect, even as legal challenges against the measure continue. The decision,\u2026
Travelers across the United States are navigating a complex landscape of severe weather and heightened holiday traffic, a combination that has led to widespread disruptions in air and\u2026
An intense heat wave that gripped much of the Eastern United States over the recent holiday weekend is giving way to an increased risk of severe storms, a\u2026
As the July Fourth holiday period concludes, safety officials and health experts continue to emphasize the importance of vigilance regarding fireworks-related injuries, heat exposure, and air quality concerns.\u2026
As the recent July Fourth weekend concluded, national safety guidance underscored the confluence of traditional holiday risks with prevailing environmental conditions. Reports emphasized the ongoing need for vigilance\u2026
Recent holiday reporting has underscored the persistent risks associated with fireworks use, particularly when combined with the challenges of high summer temperatures and potential impacts on air quality.\u2026
An expansive heat wave that gripped much of the eastern United States over the recent Fourth of July holiday weekend led to widespread disruptions and raised significant concerns\u2026
An intense heat wave that gripped much of the eastern United States through the July Fourth holiday weekend has prompted discussions about its broader implications, including potential stress\u2026
An intense heat wave that swept across the eastern United States over the recent July Fourth holiday weekend led to widespread disruptions and raised significant concerns about infrastructure\u2026
The Eastern United States is experiencing the final days of an extreme heat wave that has characterized the July Fourth holiday weekend, with forecasters indicating a persistent risk\u2026