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The drinking water for New Jersey's capital went largely untested for more than a year, utility says

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Great Lakes region cleans up after lake-effect storms, but more snow may be coming

Cleanup work was nearing an end around parts of the Great Lakes region socked by lake-effect snowstorms that dropped more than a foot of snow over the weekend, but forecasters warned another storm system could add a few more inches there later this w
Here's where Canadian experts stand on fluoridating drinking water

Here's where Canadian experts stand on fluoridating drinking water

For decades, water fluoridation has played a key role in improving the oral health of North Americans, experts say, but the practice is coming under scrutiny in some communities as opponents gain new prominence in the U.S.
Floods wreak havoc in Malaysia, southern Thailand with over 30 killed, tens of thousands displaced

Floods wreak havoc in Malaysia, southern Thailand with over 30 killed, tens of thousands displaced

KOTA BARU, Malaysia (AP) — Severe floods caused by monsoon rains killed more than 30 people and displaced tens of thousands in Malaysia and southern Thailand, officials said Tuesday, with both countries preparing shelters and evacuation plans in anti
Floods wreak havoc in Malaysia, southern Thailand with over 30 killed, tens of thousands displaced

Floods wreak havoc in Malaysia, southern Thailand with over 30 killed, tens of thousands displaced

KOTA BARU, Malaysia (AP) — Severe floods caused by monsoon rains killed more than 30 people and displaced tens of thousands in Malaysia and southern Thailand, officials said Tuesday, with both countries preparing shelters and evacuation plans in anti
A landmark climate change case opens at the top UN court as island nations fear rising seas

A landmark climate change case opens at the top UN court as island nations fear rising seas

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The top United Nations court took up the largest case in its history on Monday, hearing the plight of several small island nations helpless in combating the devastating impact of climate change that they feel endangers t
Already buried under snow, Great Lakes region expected to see more stormy weather this week

Already buried under snow, Great Lakes region expected to see more stormy weather this week

Snow continued to fall Monday around parts of the Great Lakes region, where storm-weary residents who have plowed and shoveled for days faced the prospect of even greater accumulations.
California lawmakers begin special session to protect state laws from second Trump presidency

California lawmakers begin special session to protect state laws from second Trump presidency

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers returned to the state Capitol on Monday to begin a special session to protect the state's progressive policies ahead of another Trump presidency.
What is 'lake-effect snow'? Warm air from large bodies of water is the key ingredient

What is 'lake-effect snow'? Warm air from large bodies of water is the key ingredient

When towns along the Great Lakes get buried in drifts of blowing snow, like several have over the past few days, weather experts start talking about the “lake effect.
What is 'lake-effect snow'? Warm air from large bodies of water is the key ingredient

What is 'lake-effect snow'? Warm air from large bodies of water is the key ingredient

When towns along the Great Lakes get buried in drifts of blowing snow, like several have over the past few days, weather experts start talking about the “lake effect.