Volcano Continues To Threaten Hawaii’s Safety And Tourism
The volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island continues to threaten residents and to keep tourists away, even though the damage is isolated to a small area on the island’s east side.
Las Vegas Not Worried About Spread Of Sports Gambling
The Supreme Court decision allowing states to develop sports betting means gamblers may not have to travel to Vegas anymore to bet on football and baseball.
Judge Overturns California Assisted Suicide Law
A judge in California has overturned that state’s physician-assisted suicide law. The state attorney general now has five days to appeal the ruling to keep the law in place.
Companies Face A Tough Choice After Trump Pulls Out Of Iran Nuclear Deal
President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear agreement puts the U.S. at odds with some of its closest allies. Companies rushed to do business in Iran when the agreement took effect.
June Ballot Measure Would Ban All Flavored Tobacco Products In San Francisco
City supervisors tried to ban menthol cigarettes and vape flavors in 2017, but tobacco purveyors funded a drive to put the measure to voters instead. Now dueling ads vie for hearts and minds.
Judge Overturns Assisted Suicide Law In California
Judge Daniel Ottolia ruled that the California Legislature was hasty in passing the 2015 law, but he put the decision on hold for five days to give the state time to file an emergency appeal.
1 Dead, 3 Hurt In Suspicious Explosion At Southern California Office Complex
The blast reportedly blew out walls and an entire floor of the building. Authorities said the size of the explosion made it suspicious but that they were still investigating.
Red Alert Issued For Aviation As Kilauea Spews ‘Vog’ 12,000 Feet Into Sky
The volcano, which began a period of increased activity earlier this month, is sending ash plumes drifting downwind in what could be a potential threat to aircraft in the area.
Henrietta Lacks’ Lasting Impact Detailed In New Portrait
The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., has unveiled a portrait of Lacks, whose cells have been used for decades — without her consent — to find medical breakthroughs.
Why White Americans Call The Police On Black People In Public Spaces
NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks to Jason Johnson, professor of politics and journalism at Morgan State University and politics editor at The Root about a series of recent incidents of white people calling police on black people in public spaces.
California STDs Raging At All Time Highs For Third Year In A Row
In addition to the record rise in cases of sexually transmitted diseases, the state has seen a spike in the number of stillbirths caused by syphilis.
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