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Smoke from LA wildfires visible from space in satellite images

Disastrous satellite images taken by NASA show the Los Angeles wildfires spiraling out of control from space. An image taken by NASA's Sentinel 2 satellite after the Palisades Fire broke out Tuesday morning shows a thick band of gray smoke floating over Los Angeles County and blowing all the way to the coast. According to […]

How Los Angeles wildfire smoke affects mental health | Well actually

Wildfires in the Los Angeles area have killed 11 people, displaced thousands and destroyed more than 10,000 structures. As authorities struggle to contain the fires, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging local residents to monitor local air quality using weather apps or online. airnow.gov. Wildfire smoke, a major source of air […]

Over two-thirds of US teens don’t drink, smoke or use marijuana: survey

In a sense, this is a solemn report. Most U.S. teenagers are cutting back on alcohol, marijuana, tobacco and e-cigarettes as part of the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, but vice versa, according to a national survey released Tuesday. Only one is said to be widespread. About two-thirds of high school seniors say they […]

NFL players can now smoke twice the amount of marijuana

The NFL and its players' association have agreed to new drug abuse guidelines that include increased tolerance for THC levels in athletes' blood. NFL reporter Tom Pelissero reported on the new contract and posted a summary that was forwarded to the players' agents. Changes in policies regarding substances of abuse have increased the permissible level […]

Montreal demonstrators clash with police, set off smoke bombs in destructive protest

A video of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau dancing at a Taylor Swift concert sparked outrage over the weekend amid destructive protests in Montreal. Prime Minister Trudeau, who represents a district in Montreal, attended a Taylor Swift concert in Toronto on Friday night. A viral video posted to X shows the Canadian politician dancing and […]

Why you’re still smelling smoke today in New Jersey and around NYC

Don't hold your breath. The smoky air and smell of fire won't go away anytime soon. New Jersey residents woke up again Friday to the distinct burning smell as teams continued to battle the Jennings Creek Fire in Passaic County. And experts warned that winds could change the poor atmospheric conditions above New York City. […]