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West Nile virus surge in North America, Europe, and Cyprus

16 clusters · 259 sources · last updated

Latest: West Nile virus cases rise across Europe

Public health agencies in North America, Europe, and Cyprus continue to report West Nile virus activity. In the United States, activity has expanded into the Southeast and Northeast. In the Atlanta metropolitan area, the

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Death of actor Tim Curry

8 clusters · 766 sources · last updated

Latest: Tim Curry's legacy honored by 'It' franchise creators

British actor and voice artist Tim Curry has died at the age of 80. His passing was confirmed by his representative, Marcia Hurwitz, who noted that he died peacefully at his residence in Toluca Lake, Los Angeles. The Los

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Boyle Heights fire: recovery aid and new solar-related suit

37 clusters · 121 sources · last updated

Latest: Lineage Logistics sues Altus Power over Boyle Heights warehouse fire

The cleanup of the Lineage Logistics warehouse in Boyle Heights following the June 17 fire has faced significant delays and legal escalation. While the company committed $80 million to $100 million for remediation, it mi

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Southwest US heat wave, wildfire, and monsoon impacts

27 clusters · 93 sources · last updated

Latest: Southern California faces extreme heat and high humidity

By September 9, extreme heat and high humidity continued to impact the Southwest and Southern California. In Southern California, a high-pressure system from Arizona and offshore winds drove multiple temperature records.

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U.S. coastal bacteria level health advisories

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated

Latest: Health advisories issued for beaches in Oregon and California

Public health officials in several U.S. coastal regions have issued warnings due to elevated bacteria levels in ocean waters. In early September, Florida and California reported bacteria concentrations exceeding safety

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Los Angeles street vendor policy and regulation

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Los Angeles street food vendors face 9,746 health complaints

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has directed the Los Angeles Police Department to cease issuing criminal citations to unpermitted street vendors. The administration cited a priority to support vendors, particularly amid enf

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