Rego Park cleaning up after flash flooding from overnight heavy rains
NEW YORK — The heavy rain overnight brought with it some intense flash flooding. The city felt it just about everywhere. CBS2’s Kevin Rincon has more from hard-hit Rego Park, Queens. It didn’t take much rain to cause financial strain. “All my goods are like wet. The whole store is messed up,” said Karim Budhwani, […]
EPA Announces $18 Million WIFIA Loan to Helix Water District for Drinking Water Resiliency in San Diego County
Nationally, 91 WIFIA loans are financing over $33 billion in water infrastructure upgrades, creating 101,000 jobs September 13, 2022 WASHINGTON – Today, at an event in Southern California, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an $18 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to Helix Water District in San Diego County, California to […]
EPA Announces $225 Million WIFIA Loan to the City of San Diego to Protect Water Quality and Reduce Flood Risks
Nationally, 90 WIFIA loans are financing over $33 billion in water infrastructure upgrades, creating 101,000 jobs September 13, 2022 WASHINGTON – Today, at an event with Mayor Todd Gloria, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $225 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the City of San Diego, California, to support […]
Syria: Cholera outbreak is ‘serious threat’ to whole Middle East |
Imran Riza, who is also Resident Coordinator, said in a statement that “swift and urgent action is needed to prevent further illness and death. UN agencies and non-governmental organizations partners are coordinating closely with health authorities to ensure a timely and effective response.” The outbreak was declared on 10 September by the Syrian Ministry of […]
Slidell Water Department finds E-coli in drinking water
The Slidell Water Department found E. coli in one street’s drinking water supply last week. A news release issued by the city of Slidell reported that E. coli was found in a single sample of the drinking water supply on Grafton Drive. A boil water advisory was issued for the area on Sept. 9. The […]
EPA to Begin Free Lead Testing at Cherokee County, Kansas, Superfund Site
New sitewide assessment will include testing of eligible residential yards, private drinking water wells, parks, and agricultural areas September 13, 2022 LENEXA, KAN. (SEPT. 13, 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will offer free residential lead testing, as part of a new sitewide assessment at the Cherokee County National Priorities List (NPL) Superfund Site […]
Micron Breaks Ground On New Facility Thanks Democrats
Micron held its historic groundbreaking in Boise, attracting several prominent politicians to the event. The local company announced they would build a new fab that would cost 15 billion dollars. Micron broke down its investment commitment for the next several years in a release: Micron recently announced its plan to invest approximately $15 billion through the end […]
Respiratory illness among children could lead to polio-like condition
(WXIN) – Doctors across the U.S. have seen an increase among children of a respiratory virus that can cause polio-like muscle weakness. In most cases, enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) causes a respiratory illness with mild symptoms. It can, however, result in a condition called acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) that can cause inflammation of the spinal cord. […]
What age should babies drink water? Timing and reasons
Until around 6 months, babies get all the hydration they need from breast milk or infant formula. After 6 months, babies can drink water alongside their regular milk feeds. For the first 6 months of life, babies need only breast milk or infant formula, which provides all the nutrition and hydration they require. At around […]
Mom wants kids to have a cleaning checklist – Chicago Tribune
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Dear Amy: My son has just started his junior year of college. I never thought he was the neatest person. My view on this changed when he went away to college and shared a two-bedroom suite with others. Compared to his suitemates, my son is neat, clean, and considerate of the shared space. I am […]