Rachel Treisman
Stories
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World
Heat waves in Europe killed more than 61,600 people last summer, a study estimates
Researchers estimate that 61,672 Europeans died from heat-related illness between late May and early September 2022. They're urging countries to step up their heat prevention and adaptation efforts.
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National
He had a plane to himself after an 18-hour delay. What happened next was a wild ride
Phil Stringer was the only passenger on his long-delayed flight from Oklahoma City to Charlotte, N.C. He credits crew members for their positive attitude — and is planning a trip to visit them soon.
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National
'Forever chemicals' could be in nearly half of U.S. tap water, a federal study finds
A new government study estimates that at least 45% of the nation's tap water could be contaminated with one or more forms of PFAS. Here's what to do if you're worried about what's in your faucet.
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Politics
Critics slam DeSantis campaign for sharing an anti-Trump ad targeting LGBTQ rights
DeSantis' campaign shared a video that attacked Trump for his support of LGBTQ rights, prompting widespread backlash. Both candidates have rolled back protections for trans and gay people in office.
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National
This electric flying taxi has been approved for takeoff — sort of
Joby Aviation said this week that it got the green light to flight test its factory-made air taxi, which it hopes to launch commercially in 2025. It's one of several companies reaching for the skies.
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Environment
Air quality plummets as Canadian wildfire smoke stretches across the Midwest
Chicago saw its air quality plummet, while other cities including Detroit, Milwaukee and Pittsburgh were experiencing unhealthy air quality levels.
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Climate
A TV meteorologist linked weather events to climate change. Then came the threats
Chris Gloninger, a TV news meteorologist in Iowa, got threats over his coverage of climate change. Now he's leaving the industry to tackle climate change head-on.
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Arts & Life
James Cameron says the Titan passengers probably knew the submersible was in trouble
The Titanic director has made 33 dives to the shipwreck and visited ocean depths in a submersible he built himself. He compares OceanGate to the Titanic in that both ignored safety warnings.
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National
The wife of OceanGate's CEO is descended from a famous couple who died on the Titanic
Stockton Rush, OceanGate's CEO and the pilot on its missing sub, is married to the great-great-granddaughter of Ida and Isidore Straus. Their story inspired an iconic scene in James Cameron's movie.
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National
Deep sea rescues have a mixed track record. The Pisces III is one that succeeded
An international mission rescued both occupants of a sunken submersible off the coast of Ireland in 1973 with just 12 minutes to spare. The men had spent three days in darkness and silence.