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Wildfire smoke costs U.S. workers more than $100 billion a year in pay

Wildfire smoke costs U.S. workers more than $100 billion a year in pay

Air pollution costs the U.S. $800 billion a year, data shows. Wildfires — driven by climate change — are making it worse.

DeSantis defends flying migrants to California as he meets with sheriffs near border

DeSantis defends flying migrants to California as he meets with sheriffs near border

Ron DeSantis is defending his state’s decision to fly migrants from the southern border to California

Is it safe to work outside amid wildfire smoke? What experts advise.

Is it safe to work outside amid wildfire smoke? What experts advise.

Millions of workers who work outdoors should take extra precautions due to the poor air quality in parts of the Northeast, a physician says.

AP PHOTOS: From NYC's skyline to Washington DC's monuments, wildfire haze envelopes familiar sites

AP PHOTOS: From NYC's skyline to Washington DC's monuments, wildfire haze envelopes familiar sites

As firefighters in Canada battled hundreds of wildfires, the smoke spreading south engulfed New York City, Washington D.C. and beyond in a yellowish haze on Wednesday as people, many wearing masks, passed by familiar landmarks obscured by the smoky fog.

New Mexico enacts law to reinstate thousands of suspended driver's licenses

New Mexico enacts law to reinstate thousands of suspended driver's licenses

Under a new law, the MVD in New Mexico will no longer suspend the driver's licenses of individuals who fail to appear in court or pay fines for speeding tickets and other violations.

Iowa Building’s Flaws Were Well Documented Before Deadly Collapse

Iowa Building’s Flaws Were Well Documented Before Deadly Collapse

Residents said complaints about the apartment building in Davenport went unaddressed, and they questioned why the city did not intervene more aggressively.

Wisconsin GOP leader threatens to pull Milwaukee funding from plan unless deal reached

Wisconsin GOP leader threatens to pull Milwaukee funding from plan unless deal reached

Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said Wednesday that if no deal is reached this week on a massive bill increasing state aid to local governments across the state, he would support removing all provisions related to Milwaukee and moving ahead without them.

Around the world

Mexican president: Soldiers apparently executed five men, will face prosecution

Mexican president: Soldiers apparently executed five men, will face prosecution

Mexico's president described the slayings of five men caught on security camera footage as an apparent "execution" by soldiers, and vowed Wednesday that the perpetrators would face justice.

6 arrested in raids targeting migrant smuggling network across Romania, Germany, Bulgaria

6 arrested in raids targeting migrant smuggling network across Romania, Germany, Bulgaria

Authorities in Romania, Germany, and Bulgaria have conducted raids leading to the arrest of six individuals accused of operating a migrant smuggling network.

U.S. offers $5M reward for fugitive who sold encrypted phones to traffickers

U.S. offers $5M reward for fugitive who sold encrypted phones to traffickers

Maximilian Rivkin has escaped arrest since the 2021 takedown of the ANOM network, which saw 800 arrested on three continents.

What happens to papal power when a pope is unconscious? Nothing

What happens to papal power when a pope is unconscious? Nothing

Pope Francis' surgery to repair a hernia in his abdominal wall has raised a question about what happens to papal power when Francis is unconscious or unable to lead the church

Electricity crisis spurs spread of cholera in South Africa

Electricity crisis spurs spread of cholera in South Africa

The death toll from a cholera outbreak in South Africa has climbed to 26 in recent days, with dozens more hospitalized while frustration mounts over the government's response to the disease that is common in several areas of Africa but rarely spreads in this country.

Italy displays returned antiquities looted from London dealer

Italy displays returned antiquities looted from London dealer

Italy is displaying hundreds of antiquities that were looted from Italian territory and were recovered from a London dealer

Lions in Kenya speared to death in retaliation after hungry big cats prey on goat herd

Lions in Kenya speared to death in retaliation after hungry big cats prey on goat herd

At least six lions have been speared to death by the Maasai people in Kenya after a man made headlines when half of his goat herd were preyed on by hungry big cats.

Technology

Founder of SF-based sexual wellness startup OneTaste charged with exploiting abuse victims

Founder of SF-based sexual wellness startup OneTaste charged with exploiting abuse victims

The founder of sexual wellness education startup OneTaste was charged with engaging in a yearslong conspiracy to manipulate victims of past sexual trauma and abuse into providing forced labor.

Elon Musk admits that Twitter revenue is down by half

Elon Musk admits that Twitter revenue is down by half

Twitter owner Elon Musk has conceded in a Twitter Space that company revenue has been cut nearly in half since he took ownership last year.

Moderna, Pfizer sued over technology developed by Scripps researchers that made COVID-19 vaccine possible

Moderna, Pfizer sued over technology developed by Scripps researchers that made COVID-19 vaccine possible

The two separate patent infringement lawsuits — one against Moderna for its Spikevax vaccine and one against Pfizer and its partner BioNTech for its Comirnaty vaccine — were filed in federal court in San Diego by Promosome.

Teen drains family’s savings of $64K — by buying mobile games

Teen drains family’s savings of $64K — by buying mobile games

"I never thought a 13-year-old girl could do this," the teen's mom said. "I'm in a daze; my head feels like it's going to explode.

Apple's ambitious and expensive launch into virtual reality

Apple's ambitious and expensive launch into virtual reality

Apple is unveiling its Vision Pro headset, a virtual reality device set for release next year at a starting cost of $3,499.00. Carter Evans reports.

Driverless trucks on California highways? Legislators don't trust the DMV to ensure safety

Driverless trucks on California highways? Legislators don't trust the DMV to ensure safety

State legislators are pushing a bill that would delay the advent of driverless trucks and wrest away regulatory control from the Department of Motor Vehicles.

SEC Sues Coinbase, Accuses Crypto Platform of Breaking Market Rules

SEC Sues Coinbase, Accuses Crypto Platform of Breaking Market Rules

The S.E.C. said the cryptocurrency platform allowed users to trade unregistered securities, a day after it accused the crypto platform Binance of mishandling funds.

Sports News

PGA Tour to merge with Saudi-backed LIV Golf, ending disruption

PGA Tour to merge with Saudi-backed LIV Golf, ending "disruption"

The deal comes after LIV Golf had joined an antitrust suit against the PGA Tour, with the agreement ending all litigation between the groups.

Saudi Arabia’s LIV Golf Deal Is a Triumph That Transcends Sports

Saudi Arabia’s LIV Golf Deal Is a Triumph That Transcends Sports

The deal to merge LIV Golf with the PGA Tour is a big win for the oil-rich kingdom, headlining a banner week that also includes a visit from the American secretary of state.

Carl Lewis Hopes to Lead ‘Speed City’ to a National Title

Carl Lewis Hopes to Lead ‘Speed City’ to a National Title

Lewis, the American track and field legend, is now head coach of the sport at the University of Houston. He expects excellence, and an N.C.A.A. Division I team title.

International Olympic Committee sets date to terminate the International Boxing Federation's Olympic Status

International Olympic Committee sets date to terminate the International Boxing Federation's Olympic Status

The International Olympic Committee said its executive board ask the IOC to terminate its recognition of the International Boxing Federation.

Motorcyclist killed, competitor seriously injured in crash at Ironman race

Motorcyclist killed, competitor seriously injured in crash at Ironman race

"I was right next to it and saw the bike explode into what felt like a thousand pieces," one triathlete said.

Jimmy Butler and Nikola Jokic Led Their Teams to the NBA Finals in Very Different Ways

Jimmy Butler and Nikola Jokic Led Their Teams to the NBA Finals in Very Different Ways

Experts in leadership say the differing styles of Miami’s Jimmy Butler and Denver’s Nikola Jokic show there’s no one right way to be a leader.

Lionel Messi’s jump to Inter Miami drives ticket sales for Oct. 4 match vs. the Chicago Fire — and you’ll have to pay a steep price

Lionel Messi’s jump to Inter Miami drives ticket sales for Oct. 4 match vs. the Chicago Fire — and you’ll have to pay a steep price

The news of Lionel Messi joining Major League Soccer made headlines across the globe — and the ripple effect hit Chicago. Messi potentially facing the Chicago Fire this fall at Soldier Field nearly doubled ticket sales in a matter of hours.

Politics News

Amid book ban fight, Newsom blasts school board president as 'ignorant' for calling Harvey Milk 'a pedophile'

Amid book ban fight, Newsom blasts school board president as 'ignorant' for calling Harvey Milk 'a pedophile'

The Temecula Valley School District rejected a curriculum because one book mentioned Harvey Milk, a prominent gay politician. Newsom took offense.

County leaders in Georgia reject election board nominee who challenged voters' eligibility

County leaders in Georgia reject election board nominee who challenged voters' eligibility

Elected leaders in Georgia's most populous county - a Democratic stronghold - on Wednesday rejected a Republican nominee for the county elections board who had challenged the eligibility of thousands of voters.

White House calls Canadian wildfires an 'alarming' example of climate change

White House calls Canadian wildfires an 'alarming' example of climate change

The smoke and haze emanating from the Canadian wildfires that have degraded the air quality along the Eastern United States is an "alarming" example of how climate change affects Americans' lives, the White House said Wednesday.

Sacramento embraces surprise arrival of migrants stuck in national political feud

Sacramento embraces surprise arrival of migrants stuck in national political feud

Sacramento church leaders respond to the needs of migrants who were flown to California, while officials condemn Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Arkansas family navigates anti-trans laws

Arkansas family navigates anti-trans laws

Arkansas is one of many Republican-led states that has passed a series of laws restricting transgender rights. One Little Rock family is navigating those laws as they raise their transgender teenage son. Janet Shamlian shares their story.

Conservatives shut down House floor as revenge for debt deal

Conservatives shut down House floor as revenge for debt deal

The roughly dozen lawmakers say they want certain commitments in writing from Speaker Kevin McCarthy over how leaders will run the chamber moving forward.

House GOP chair unveils resolution to hold FBI director in contempt

House GOP chair unveils resolution to hold FBI director in contempt

House Oversight and Accountability Committee Chairman James Comer is moving forward with efforts to hold FBI Director Christopher Wray in contempt of Congress.