Thousands of Philadelphia city workers on strike but judge orders some back to work
PHILADELPHIA -- A strike being staged by nearly 10,000 city workers in Philadelphia entered its second day Wednesday as a ...
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Oklahoma seeks to exclude soda, candy from food stamp purchases
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt said Thursday the state is seeking federal permission to exclude soft drinks and candy from the ...
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Virginia capital under boil-water advisory after water treatment operations issues
Officials are issuing a boil-water advisory Tuesday in parts of Virginia’s capital city, leaving many residents without drinkable tap water ...
Read moreDetailsFlorida is poised to become 2nd state to ban fluoride from public water systems
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Florida is poised to become the second state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, over the ...
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No, mussels don’t shut off Warsaw’s water supply if they sense toxins — but they help monitor it
Claim:Warsaw, Poland, uses eight mussels to detect contaminants and automatically turn off city's water supply when it's too toxic.Rating:Rating: MixtureWhat's ...
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Contaminated drinking water is a growing concern for cities facing wildfires
As fires continue to burn across Los Angeles, several utilities have declared their drinking water unsafe until extensive testing can ...
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Democrat Mike Levin holds on to San Diego-area House seat, beating GOP challenger Matt Gunderson
WASHINGTON — Democratic Rep. Mike Levin defeated a challenge from Republican Matt Gunderson to secure a fourth term representing a coastal ...
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