An increase in fireworks complaints across the U.S. has generated a buzz on social media, with many users asking for an explanation. What’s going on?
Author: Elinor Aspegren, USA TODAY
New forecast: 180,000 U.S. deaths of COVID-19 by October. But mask order can save 33,000
The projection comes as more than 36,000 new infections were reported by state health departments Wednesday.
A California teen started an anti-racism book club with an Instagram post. She expected 15 people. Hundreds signed up.
Five days after Sasha Ronaghi posted her interest in starting an anti-racism book club on Instagram, 350 people had signed up. It’s still growing.
California ‘ambush’ suspect dead after shootouts with police; at least 3 officers injured
The suspect in the shooting of a California deputy was identified as a 26-year-old transient man with a history of mental illness.
‘This was an ambush’: California authorities search for suspect after deputy is shot in the head in Paso Robles
A California deputy was shot in what police are calling an ‘ambush’ attack on Wednesday morning. A manhunt is ongoing to find the suspected shooter.
Amazon bans police use of facial recognition software for one year amid national protests against racial inequality
Amazon is banning police use of its facial recognition technology for one year amid ongoing national protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
Maryland police searching for cyclist caught on video accosting people posting signs calling for justice for George Floyd
Maryland police are looking for a man who allegedly accosted a group of three people putting up flyers seeking justice for George Floyd this week.
Part-human, part-animal? Scientists may soon try to grow human organs in rodents
Thanks to approval by the Japanese science ministry, scientists will experiment with stem cells to create human organs in rodents.
‘Clearly a racist act’: After biracial boy dragged by school bus, school settles lawsuit
The teen’s mothersued the school district in May, alleging a bus driver intentionally closed the door on her 13-year-old biracial son’s backpack.
Volcano on small Italian island of Stromboli unexpectedly erupts, killing one
Stromboli is one of the most active volcanoes on the planet and has been erupting almost continuously since 1932.