Your Favorite Places to See Art in California
It’s starting to feel like summer. Whether you’re looking for a new family-friendly experience or a highly air-conditioned spot to…
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Poor Air Quality Is Routine in Many Parts of the World
The hazy plume from the Canadian wildfires has given people in the northeastern United States a sense of what it…
When Will It End? Sooner for the Northeast, Later for Elsewhere.
The air quality in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic should begin to improve on Thursday, according to a New York Times…
As Prosecutors Revisit Police Killings, Charges Are Still Rare
Agustin Gonsalez was shot dead in 2018 by officers in Hayward, Calif., when the police said he refused to drop…
The San Andreas Fault Is Sleepy Near Los Angeles. Researchers Have an Idea Why.
It has been about three centuries since the last great earthquake on the southern San Andreas Fault, the most treacherous…
7 Shot Outside High School Graduation in Richmond, Virginia
Two people were fatally shot and several others were injured on Tuesday evening in a shooting outside a theater in…
Oklahoma Approves First Religious Charter School in the U.S.
Oklahoma approved what would be the nation’s first religious charter school on Monday, handing a victory to Christian conservatives but…
Smoke Leads to Cancellations of ‘Hamilton’ on Broadway and ‘Hamlet’ in Central Park
As smoke from Canadian wildfires blanketed New York City and seeped into theaters, alarming both ticket holders and performers, the…
Louisiana Lawmakers Pass Ban on Transgender Health Care for Minors
Background: A lone Republican vote against Supporters of the bill argued that it would help protect children from medical treatments…
Do Air-Conditioners Filter Wildfire Smoke or Make Air Quality Worse?
An air purifier, like one that uses a HEPA filter, is the best way to improve the quality of your…
Colorado’s Fabled Casa Bonita: South Park Creators Pour $40M Into Rebuild
Colorado’s defining features include glorious mountain peaks, vivid seasonal colors, skiing and a widespread compulsion to exercise and eat well. But…
Can Wildfire Smoke Cause Headaches? What to Know
Breathing in wildfire smoke can cause a headache right away, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and…
Iowa Building’s Flaws Were Well Documented Before Deadly Collapse
The warnings about the old brick building on Main Street just kept coming. There was an engineer’s report in February…
How Long Will the Smoke Last?
The worst period of hazy, unhealthy air in New York City will last from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning, according…