Posted: 1:00 p.m. EDT Aug 21, 2021
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As climate warms, wildfires could make air more deadly, study says
Researchers say poor air quality as a result of wildfires will cause thousands of additional deaths per year in the U.S.
Starbucks plans to cut down on the plastic in its cold drink cups
The chain says its cold drinks and the cups they're served in are surging in popularity. A redesigned cup could use as much as 20% less plastic.
Heat-related emergency room visits surged in 2023, CDC says
The CDC says "heat-related illness will continue to be a significant public health concern" amid a warming climate.
Wendy's meal caused 11-year-old permanent brain damage, suit claims
A family is suing Wendy's parent company, claiming its food gave their daughter an E. coli infection that's given her permanent health issues.
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President Biden's new Title IX rules protect LGBTQ+ students
The administration had planned to include a new policy forbidding schools from enacting outright bans on transgender athletes.
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Viewer Spotlight: Inside Scripps News' 'Trump on Trial' segment
Scripps News viewers called in this week to share their thoughts on our newest segments, "Trump on Trial" and "Scripps News on the Scene."
