Drinking Water Contamination Sparks Faucet Recall
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) initiated a recall of about 24,000 kitchen faucets made by BASDEHEN and sold on Amazon.com, after tests showed these products could leach dangerous amounts of lead into drinking water. Why It Matters Lead is a potent neurotoxin that can cause irreversible health effects, particularly in young children, including […]
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Cat and Her Six Kittens Dumped in Separate Cages Without Food or Water
A distressed cat and her six neonatal kittens were discovered after being dumped in separate cages without food or water, and in the sweltering sunshine. Abigail Kreger, 30, executive director of Pet Angel Adoption & Rescue Inc, was horrified when she saw the tiny crates that the seven cats were dumped in. The mom was […]
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Bryson DeChambeau Blames Wind for Costly PGA Championship Water Ball
The third round of the 2025 PGA Championship is in the books and things are set up for a wild finish on Sunday. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler played phenomenal golf to take a lead, but late on Saturday, it appeared as though Bryson DeChambeau was the one in control. Then Quail Hollow’s Green Mile […]
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Men May Be More Vulnerable to PFAS in Water Than Women: Study
A recent study examining the long-term presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in human blood following long-term exposure to the chemicals after a paper mill was linked to local drinking water contamination found that women in the low-exposure study group were more successful at eliminating the PFAS from their bodies than men in the […]
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EPA Rules on Drinking Water Contamination: What It Means for Utility Bills
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Wednesday said it plans to rescind some drinking water regulations and push compliance to 2031 for public water systems in regard to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water, a move that could delay water bill rate hikes proposed by municipalities in multiple states. Newsweek reached out […]
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Donald Trump’s Approval Rating Double-Digits Above Water on Key Issue—Poll
More than half of Americans approve of President Donald Trump‘s approach to transgender issues—exceeding his overall job approval rating—according to a new Associated Press-NORC poll. Why It Matters After campaigning heavily on transgender issues, one of Trump’s first executive orders declared that there are only two genders—”male and female.” He has heavily pushed policies and […]
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Thousands in California Told Not to Drink Water for 5 Days
A major boil water notice issued Wednesday is affecting thousands of residents across California’s Central Coast after bacteria was discovered in the drinking water supply. The advisory, which applies to the region’s “Five Cities” area, is expected to remain in place through Sunday as authorities continue testing and monitoring. The affected communities include Arroyo Grande, […]
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Texas County Refuses To Sell Excess Water: ‘The New Oil’
Texas’ Killeen City Council voted unanimously not to approve a plan to sell water with Mayor Debbie Nash-King arguing: “You cannot put a price on water.” Why It Matters The United States is currently in the midst of a multifaceted water crisis caused by environmental issues such as drought, infrastructure challenges and international disputes. In […]
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Americans Being Warned of Water Contamination Scam
Officials in multiple cities across the United States in recent months have warned citizens about scams targeting water systems that involve payments to improve so-called quality issues and provide adequate testing. Why It Matters The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and other groups continually warn Americans about being vigilant when it comes to their utilities, including […]
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Does Bottled Water Contain Fluoride? What To Know
As debates reignite over the safety of fluoride in drinking water, U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is leading a push to revise national health guidance—one that could reshape how millions of Americans consume water. But despite attention on public water systems, bottled water is also regulated for fluoride content, though often overlooked in […]
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