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A Louisiana town, battered by hurricanes, tries to hang on in a warming world
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A Louisiana town, battered by hurricanes, tries to hang on in a warming world

NASA estimates that Louisiana has lost almost 750 square miles of its coastal wetlands since 1984. In a report published in February, researchers predicted that three quarters of Louisiana’s wetlands could be underwater by 2070.In many U.S. coastal cities, sea level rise is exacerbated by land that is slowly sinking due to fossil fuel and water extraction. By 2050, the sinking phenomenon could put over 500,000 extra people at risk of significant flooding.A stormy upbringingAnna Dupont, 21, one of the few young people left in Cameron Parish, loves to listen to her parents’ stories about old Cameron.Anna DuPont, 21, is one of the few young people left living in Cameron after a series of devastating hurricanes.Michael Gemelli / NBC NewsBefore Hurricane Rita, the community was vibrant and t...
Kamala Harris pays tribute to Atlanta spa shooting victims on 3-year anniversary
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Kamala Harris pays tribute to Atlanta spa shooting victims on 3-year anniversary

​​Vice President Kamala Harris marked the three-year anniversary of the Atlanta-area spa shootings, in which eight people were killed, paying tribute to the victims of the “hate-fueled gun violence.” Six of the victims were Asian women.Harris wrote a letter to Atlanta community members, which was read aloud Saturday at a remembrance event and vigil organized by nonprofit Asian Justice Movement.“On March 16, 2021, an act of senseless gun violence took the lives of Yong Ae Yue, Daoyou Feng, Paul Andre Michels, Xiaojie Emily Tan, Delaina Ashley Yaun, Suncha Kim, Soon Chung Park, and Hyun Jung Grant,” Harris said in the letter, read at the vigil by Erika L. Moritsugu, deputy assistant to the president and Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander senior liaison. “As we honor and...
The Ultimate Guide to Sensitive Skin Care
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The Ultimate Guide to Sensitive Skin Care

Sensitive skin can be a frustrating and often misunderstood condition that affects countless individuals worldwide. From redness and irritation to dryness and flakiness, managing sensitive skin requires a tailored approach that considers your skin’s unique needs. Explore the various causes of sensitive skin, debunk common myths surrounding this condition, and provide expert advice on properly caring for and soothing sensitive skin. Whether dealing with mild sensitivity or a more severe condition, equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to achieve a calmer, healthier complexion. So, say goodbye to unpredictable flare-ups and hello to a more balanced and radiant complexion with our expert tips and recommendations. Finding Relief with Trusted Brands When finding...
EPA bans asbestos, a deadly carcinogen still in use decades after a partial ban was enacted
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EPA bans asbestos, a deadly carcinogen still in use decades after a partial ban was enacted

The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday announced a comprehensive ban on asbestos, a carcinogen that is still used in some chlorine bleach, brake pads and other products and that kills tens of thousands of Americans every year.The final rule marks a major expansion of EPA regulation under a landmark 2016 law that overhauled regulations governing tens of thousands of toxic chemicals in everyday products, from household cleaners to clothing and furniture.The new rule would ban chrysotile asbestos, the only ongoing use of asbestos in the United States. The substance is found in products such as brake linings and gaskets and is used to manufacture chlorine bleach and sodium hydroxide, also known as caustic soda.EPA Administrator Michael Regan called the final rule a major step to prot...
Elon Musk suggests his prescription ketamine use is good for investors
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Elon Musk suggests his prescription ketamine use is good for investors

In a new interview, Elon Musk said prescription ketamine has been helpful in treating his occasional depressive episodes and suggested that taking the drug has been beneficial for investors in his companies.Musk, speaking with former CNN anchor Don Lemon in an interview that was posted online Monday, claimed that he takes a “small amount once every other week” — sometimes less frequently — to treat what he described as “chemical tides” that can cause his depression.“Ketamine is helpful for getting one out of a negative frame of mind,” the Tesla and SpaceX chief executive told Lemon.Musk was asked by Lemon whether ketamine could “get in the way” of his government contracts and his standing on Wall Street. Musk said no, then echoed language he has used in the past to explain his drug use....
Trump has been unable to get bond for $464 million judgment, his lawyers say
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Trump has been unable to get bond for $464 million judgment, his lawyers say

Former President Donald Trump has not been able to get a bond to secure the $464 million fraud judgment against him, his lawyers said in a court filing Monday. Trump and his company need to post a bond for the full amount by next week in order to stop New York Attorney General Letitia James from being able to collect while he appeals. They've asked an appeals court to step in in the meantime and said Monday that they have not had any success getting a bond. "Defendants’ ongoing diligent efforts have proven that a bond in the judgment’s full amount is 'a practical impossibility,'" the filing said. "These diligent efforts have included approaching about 30 surety companies through 4 separate brokers."Their efforts, including “countless hours negotiating with one of the largest insurance c...
Supreme Court tackles government coercion claims in social media and NRA cases
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Supreme Court tackles government coercion claims in social media and NRA cases

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday is weighing the circumstances under which the government can be found to cross the line from persuasion to coercion, hearing arguments in cases involving two contentious issues: problematic social media posts and gun rights.The court is first hearing arguments over concerns that the Biden administration’s contacts with social media companies, including efforts to have content removed on issues like Covid, constituted unlawful coercion.The justices will then hear a similar case on claims that a New York state official inappropriately pressured companies to end ties with the National Rifle Association, the leading gun rights group.At issue is a practice known as “jawboning,” in which the government leans on private parties to do what it wants, some...
Children unintentionally shot and killed at least 157 people last year, Everytown says
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Children unintentionally shot and killed at least 157 people last year, Everytown says

At least 157 people were killed and 270 were injured last year in unintentional shootings by children, according to Everytown, an advocacy group for firearm safety.The children who pulled the trigger were most often teenagers ages 14 to 17 or children ages 5 and under, according to Everytown’s data, which is compiled from media reports. Roughly half of the incidents involved children who shot themselves. In the other half, someone else was injured or killed — usually another child.“The victim is often a sibling, a cousin or a friend,” said Sarah Burd-Sharps, senior director of research at Everytown. “It leaves multiple families facing grief and regret.”Everytown said federal and state authorities should do more to track and provide public data about such incidents to help identify the b...
Father of Laken Riley addresses slain daughter’s legacy amid heated immigration debate
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Father of Laken Riley addresses slain daughter’s legacy amid heated immigration debate

BUFORD, Ga. — The father of Laken Riley, a Georgia nursing student killed while she was jogging, is remembering her as a “strong person” who excelled in academics but fears her death is being exploited as a political wedge that has “incited people” for the November election.While politicians have invoked her name at campaign rallies, in speeches and in an eponymous immigration-related bill, turning it into an election year flash point after she was killed, police say, by a suspect who entered the U.S. illegally two years ago, Jason Riley has taken the past month following her death to reflect."I wish I would have been there to protect her," he said in an interview that aired Monday on NBC's "TODAY" show — the first time he has spoken publicly since his daughter was killed. "I wish it wo...
Putin extends his rule over Russia and ‘Dune: Part Two’ out-earns entire run of first film: Morning Rundown
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Putin extends his rule over Russia and ‘Dune: Part Two’ out-earns entire run of first film: Morning Rundown

Putin extends his rule over Russia for another six years. Government coercion is at the center of today's Supreme Court arguments. And women freed their friend from a cougar's jaws using ''hand-to-hand combat.''Here’s what to know today.Putin extends his rule on Russia for six more years Gavriil Grigorov / Pool / AFP via Getty ImagesPresident Vladimir Putin’s rule over Russia will be extended for at least another six years, after he claimed a landslide win today in a stage-managed presidential election with no real opposition.The vote was orchestrated to legitimize Putin’s leadership after a crackdown on dissent that has left his rivals dead, jailed or in exile as his war in neighboring Ukraine enters its third year. Having led Russia for 24 years already, he will soon match Soviet lea...