Researchers find air filtration systems provide added layer of protection in classrooms
iStock/Jomkwan (NEW YORK) — With many students heading back to school soon, researchers are gathering information that can help schools set COVID protocols. Some devices being studied are portable air purification units, which could add a layer
Brisbane awarded 2032 Summer Olympic Games
SaintM Photos/iStock (BRISBANE, Australia) — The 2032 Summer Olympic Games will be held in Brisbane, Australia, the International Olympic Committee confirmed on Wednesday. The IOC steered the bidding for the 2032 Games towards Brisbane, avoiding rival bids.
Parents who claim toddler was severely injured by Peloton treadmill call it a 'death trap'
Adam Glanzman/Bloomberg via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A family is sharing a stark new warning for others about the alleged dangers of the Peloton Tread+ treadmill after they say their son was sucked under the belt
Mental Health Court coming to Clallam County
PORT ANGELES – A mental health court in Clallam County could be operating by the end of the year. This week, Clallam County Commissioners agreed to move forward with the idea, after hearing research and a funding
Cape Cod COVID-19 cluster grows to more than 130 infected
iStock/DenisTangneyJr (PROVINCETOWN, Mass.) — A popular Cape Cod, Massachusetts, summertime destination is reporting a new spread of COVID-19 infections following the Fourth of July. Officials in Provincetown, Massachusetts, issued a number of renewed mitigation measures on Monday after
Tokyo Olympics highlight both strides and remaining hurdles in gender equality
iStock/CHUNYIP WONG (TOKYO) — At the first modern Olympic Games, held in 1896 in Athens, there wasn’t a single female competitor. When the 2020 Games kick off in Tokyo this month, nearly half of the athletes competing
Senate Republicans warn Schumer they won't help on high-stakes infrastructure vote
iStock/AerialPerspective Works (WASHINGTON) — As the Senate barrels toward a key test vote Wednesday on a bipartisan infrastructure deal, some Senate Republicans involved in trying to nail down the deal are pleading with Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to
Judge to hear challenge to Arkansas law banning health care for transgender youth
iStock/frantic00 (LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) — A federal courthouse in central Arkansas on Wednesday will be the site of a consequential moment for the LGBTQ+ community in the state — and for health care precedent across the country
Milwaukee Bucks win first NBA title in 50 years
Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images (MILWAUKEE) — The Milwaukee Bucks won the NBA Championship 105-98 Tuesday night, beating the Phoenix Suns four games to two. Giannis Antetokounmpo became the series MVP, after putting up 50 points during the Game
Scoreboard roundup — 720/21
iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores for Tuesday’s sports events: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL INTERLEAGUE Kansas City 5, Milwaukee 2 NY Yankees 6, Philadelphia 4 Seattle 6, Colorado 4 AMERICAN LEAGUE Oakland 6, L.A Angels 0