Walmart is pulling 850, 000 water bottles from shelves after reports of serious injuries. The issue? The lid can shoot off with surprising force, causing harm. Two people have already lost their vision due to this problem. The bottles in question are the Ozark Trail 64 oz Stainless Steel Insulated
For many years, Dick Eastland knew the Guadalupe River could be dangerous. He saw it flood Camp Mystic many times. Once, his pregnant wife had to be flown to a hospital because of the floodwaters. Eastland worked hard to make things safer. He helped create a new flood warning system after 10 kids di
The Texas Hill Country is facing a tough situation after the Guadalupe River flood. The weather is not helping. July is known for its heat, and this year is no different. The sun is strong, and the air is humid. This makes working outside very hard. People are trying to clean up and find those who
Los Angeles is seeing a big drop in homicides. The city is on track to have the fewest murders in nearly 60 years. This is a huge deal because crime rates have been a big talking point in politics lately. The numbers show a clear trend. In the first half of the year, homicides dropped by more than
A Texas senator recently faced criticism for cutting funds to a weather agency just before severe floods hit his state. The senator, Ted Cruz, proposed reducing a $150 million budget for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This money was meant to improve weather forecasts and
Fetal surgery has shown promise in treating severe cases of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH), a birth defect where organs push through an opening in the diaphragm. The TOTAL Trial proved that prenatal treatment for isolated, severe left-sided CDH is effective and safe. This success has sparked
Mars, the company behind M&M's and Skittles, is standing firm on using artificial food dyes. This decision goes against a push from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to remove these dyes from foods. Mars had promised in 2016 to phase out artificial colors, but now they say their products are sa
In Peru, schools face a growing threat from criminal gangs demanding money. These gangs target schools, especially in poor areas, asking for large sums, between $14, 000 and $28, 000. The gangs send threatening messages and even photos of weapons to scare the schools into paying. These threats are r
In Los Angeles, the sight of masked, armed individuals jumping out of unmarked vehicles to detain people has become a common and alarming occurrence. These individuals are federal immigration agents, and their use of masks and plain clothes has sparked significant debate. Critics argue that this pra
South Carolina saw a brief encounter with Tropical Depression Chantal on Sunday. The storm, which had been a tropical storm, weakened as it moved inland. It brought some wind and rain but did not cause significant issues. Chantal made landfall near Litchfield Beach early Sunday morning. By midday,
