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Study shows particle pollution from wildfire smoke was tied to 24,100 deaths per year in the US
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Chronic exposure to pollution from wildfires has been linked to tens of thousands of deaths annually in the United States, according to a new study.
The paper, published last week in the journal Science Advances, found that from 2006 to 2020, long-term exposure to tiny particulates from wildfire smoke contributed to an average o ... (full story)
Michelangelo's 'The Last Judgment' fresco undergoes 3-month cleaning at Sistine Chapel
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Michelangelo’s “The Last Judgment,” the imposing fresco of heaven and hell which dominates the Sistine Chapel, is undergoing its first major restoration in three decades, the Vatican said last week.
The Sistine Chapel will remain open to visitors during the three-month cleaning, albeit ... (full story)
Schools are increasingly telling students they must put their phones away – Ohio’s example shows mixed results following new bans
(THE CONVERSATION) Cellphones are everywhere – including, until recently, in schools.
Since 2023, 29 states, including New York, Vermont, Florida and Texas, have passed laws that require K-12 public schools to enforce bans or strict limits on students using their cellphones on campus.
Another 10 states have passed othe ... (full story)
Penny the Doberman pinscher wins the 150th Westminster dog show
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NEW YORK (AP) — The dog was Penny. The win was priceless.
A Doberman pinscher named Penny won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Feb. 10, netting U.S. show dogs’ most coveted prize — and giving veteran handler Andy Linton another win after nearly four decades. Linton got best in show in 198 ... (full story)
Supreme Court of Ohio Releases Competency Bench Card
The Supreme Court of Ohio has announced the release of the Competency to Stand Trial and Dispositions Bench Card, a comprehensive resource designed to assist judges, attorneys, and the public in navigating the complexities of competency evaluations and dispositions in Ohio courts. This new tool provides a clear and concise summary o ... (full story)