Millions in 4 States Asked to Avoid Driving
Millions of Americans across four states have been advised to avoid driving amid warnings of potentially hazardous air pollution levels. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued air quality alerts in partnership with regional agencies across parts of Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and Minnesota on Wednesday. Why It Matters The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) warns that exposure […]
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Thousands Told To Avoid All Outdoor Physical Activity: ‘Very Unhealthy’
Thousands of people across Northwestern Minnesota have been urged to remain indoors on Friday amid heavy wildfire smoke. Air quality officials have warned that the smoke that is causing “very unhealthy” conditions. Why It Matters The air quality alert highlights significant health threats, especially for sensitive groups such as those with respiratory or heart disease, […]
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Millions of Americans Told To Avoid Outdoor Activity In 14 States
Millions of Americans were urged to stay indoors Friday as hot and humid conditions were expected to blanket large portions of the U.S. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued heat advisories across some 13 states, while an extreme heat warning was in effect for southern Arizona. Why It Matters The Centers for Disease Control and […]
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Americans Told To Avoid Sun in 30 States
The federal National Weather Service has issued heat warnings, advisories and watches urging people in parts of 30 states to “stay out of the sun” due to soaring temperatures this weekend. Why It Matters The NWS warns that “heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events” and is urging people in […]
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Grand Canyon Hikers Told To Avoid All Physical Activity
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an extreme heat warning on Monday for parts of Arizona including the Grand Canyon, warning that prolonged outdoor exposure presents health risks due to “dangerously hot conditions.” Why It Matters The NWS says that extreme heat warnings are “reserved for only the hottest days of the year,” and […]
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Ladies, Avoid These Engagement Rings—Sincerely, a Jewelry Designer
Maryland-based jewelry designer Michelle Keller, 32, has been sharing a look behind the sparkles with her tips on what to avoid when picking out a dream engagement ring. With a background in science and structural engineering, Keller says durability often takes a backseat to aesthetics—leading to rings that warp, break, or lose stones over time. […]
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One Million Drivers Told To Avoid Gas Stations
Indiana residents are being advised to minimize visits to gas stations today as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to worsen air quality across the state. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has extended an Air Quality Action Day through Saturday; fine particulate levels are reaching unhealthy thresholds, particularly in northern, northeastern, and northwestern regions, […]
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Pistons May Want Cade Cunningham to Avoid Making 2025 All-NBA Team
If you gave Detroit Pistons general manager Trajan Langdon some truth serum, the second-year executive might concede that he wouldn’t actually want to see the team’s best player earn a major postseason accolade. All-Star Pistons point guard Cade Cunningham, the No. 1 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft out of Oklahoma State, enjoyed a breakout […]
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Millions Across Two Major Texas Areas Told to Avoid Drive-Thru Lanes
An air quality alert issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) for two of Texas’ most populous metro areas is advising residents against idling in drive-thru lanes due to elevated ozone levels. Why It Matters With a combined metropolitan population of over 10 million, the recommendation affects a significant portion of the state’s urban population. […]
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4 Prospects Arizona Cardinals Should Avoid With No. 16 Pick in 2025 NFL Draft
The Arizona Cardinals are in a position that no NFL team wants to be in- the middle. The team isn’t currently good enough to contend, but isn’t bad enought to get a top pick. Thus, the team is slated to have the No. 16 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. There are several different directions […]
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