Santos Brizuela spent more than two decades laboring outdoors, persisting despite a bout of heatstroke while cutting sugarcane in Mexico and chronic laryngitis from repeated exposure to the hot sun while on various other jobs. … [Read more...] about Workers exposed to extreme heat have no consistent protection in the U.S.
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A fire-rescue helicopter has crashed in Florida; officials say 2 are injured
A medical rescue helicopter crashed Monday near Fort Lauderdale, injuring two people, authorities said. … [Read more...] about A fire-rescue helicopter has crashed in Florida; officials say 2 are injured
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to call on Democrats to codify ‘Obamacare’ into state law
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will call on state lawmakers this week to pass legislation proactively protecting key provisions in the Affordable Care Act, including no-cost preventive services, as the nation's health law continues to face legal challenges in federal court. … [Read more...] about Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to call on Democrats to codify ‘Obamacare’ into state law
In Mac they trust: Capitals give GM new contract, elevated title
Brian MacLellan remains in charge as Washington’s NHL team embarks on a period of transition. … [Read more...] about In Mac they trust: Capitals give GM new contract, elevated title
Alyssa Thomas scores 17, DeWanna Bonner adds 12 leading Sun over Sparks 83-68
Alyssa Thomas scores 17, DeWanna Bonner adds 12 leading Sun over Sparks 83-68 … [Read more...] about Alyssa Thomas scores 17, DeWanna Bonner adds 12 leading Sun over Sparks 83-68