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Columbus secures $4M settlement from 3M over forever chemicals contamination

The City of Columbus has achieved a significant legal victory by securing a $4 million settlement payment from 3M Corporation in a high-profile lawsuit concerning chemical contamination. Filed in 2023, the lawsuit accused 3M of producing forever chemicals, also known as PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances), while knowingly ignoring their harmful effects on human health and the environment. These chemicals have been widely used in industrial processes and consumer products due to their resi

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17 Sep 2025 15:49 PM 489 views

Columbus secures $4M settlement from 3M over forever chemicals contamination

The City of Columbus has achieved a significant legal victory by securing a $4 million settlement payment from 3M Corporation in a high-profile lawsuit concerning chemical contamination. Filed in 2023, the lawsuit accused 3M of producing forever chemicals, also known as PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances), while knowingly ignoring their harmful effects on human health and the environment. These chemicals have been widely used in industrial processes and consumer products due to their resi

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Brain-Eating Amoeba Kills 19 In Kerala: Causes, Symptoms And Safety Tips

Kerala is battling a serious health challenge after 19 people lost their lives to Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM), a rare but deadly infection caused by the brain-eating amoeba Naegleria fowleri. The state has confirmed 69 cases in 2025, almost double last year’s count, making it one of the worst outbreaks in recent years. Cases have been reported across multiple districts, affecting patients as young as three months and as old as 91 y

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17 Sep 2025 11:13 AM 357 views

Brain-Eating Amoeba Kills 19 In Kerala: Causes, Symptoms And Safety Tips

Kerala is battling a serious health challenge after 19 people lost their lives to Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM), a rare but deadly infection caused by the brain-eating amoeba Naegleria fowleri. The state has confirmed 69 cases in 2025, almost double last year’s count, making it one of the worst outbreaks in recent years. Cases have been reported across multiple districts, affecting patients as young as three months and as old as 91 y

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Williams Bay restaurants adapt after water contamination warning before Labor Day

Williams Bay in Wisconsin faced a major public health concern ahead of Labor Day weekend as elevated nitrite levels in the village water supply forced restaurants and businesses to quickly adapt to ensure customer safety. The contamination, traced to nitrification of ammonia within the water system, raised alarms for both residents and visitors preparing to enjoy one of the final summer holiday weekends. As a result, multiple restaurants in Williams Bay made im

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29 Aug 2025 16:07 PM 576 views

Williams Bay restaurants adapt after water contamination warning before Labor Day

Williams Bay in Wisconsin faced a major public health concern ahead of Labor Day weekend as elevated nitrite levels in the village water supply forced restaurants and businesses to quickly adapt to ensure customer safety. The contamination, traced to nitrification of ammonia within the water system, raised alarms for both residents and visitors preparing to enjoy one of the final summer holiday weekends. As a result, multiple restaurants in Williams Bay made im

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Water main break in Schaumburg prompts two-day boil order

Several neighborhoods in Schaumburg are under a boil order following an emergency water main break that caused widespread service disruptions and required an overnight shutdown. Crews worked through the night to make repairs after the break forced road closures and left multiple areas without water. Village officials confirmed that the incident affected properties across more than a dozen locations, including a major entertainment venue on North Roselle Road. Water service was res

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11 Aug 2025 13:48 PM 618 views

Water main break in Schaumburg prompts two-day boil order

Several neighborhoods in Schaumburg are under a boil order following an emergency water main break that caused widespread service disruptions and required an overnight shutdown. Crews worked through the night to make repairs after the break forced road closures and left multiple areas without water. Village officials confirmed that the incident affected properties across more than a dozen locations, including a major entertainment venue on North Roselle Road. Water service was res

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YMCA Houston Launches Water Safety Campaign for Summer

As summer approaches and families head outdoors, the YMCA of Greater Houston has launched a vital campaign to combat one of the leading causes of death among young children: drowning. The new initiative, “Phones Down, Eyes Up,” encourages parents and caregivers to eliminate distractions especially smartphones when supervising children near water. Raising Awareness and Reducing Risk

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05 Jun 2025 07:26 AM 710 views

YMCA Houston Launches Water Safety Campaign for Summer

As summer approaches and families head outdoors, the YMCA of Greater Houston has launched a vital campaign to combat one of the leading causes of death among young children: drowning. The new initiative, “Phones Down, Eyes Up,” encourages parents and caregivers to eliminate distractions especially smartphones when supervising children near water. Raising Awareness and Reducing Risk

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18-Year-Old Kayaker Killed in Grapevine Lake Jet Ski Hit-and-Run

A tragic hit-and-run boating incident at Grapevine Lake, Texas, has claimed the life of 18-year-old Ava Renee Moore, who was kayaking when she was struck by a jet ski on Sunday evening, May 25, 2025. According to officials, first responders from Grapevine Fire Department arrived near Oak Grove Park around 5:20 p.m., where Moore was found unresponsive with severe head trauma. She was rushed to a nearby hospital but succumbed to her injuries shortly after. Investigators report that tw

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18-Year-Old Kayaker Killed in Grapevine Lake Jet Ski Hit-and-Run

A tragic hit-and-run boating incident at Grapevine Lake, Texas, has claimed the life of 18-year-old Ava Renee Moore, who was kayaking when she was struck by a jet ski on Sunday evening, May 25, 2025. According to officials, first responders from Grapevine Fire Department arrived near Oak Grove Park around 5:20 p.m., where Moore was found unresponsive with severe head trauma. She was rushed to a nearby hospital but succumbed to her injuries shortly after. Investigators report that tw

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Columbus secures $4M settlement from 3M over forever chemicals contamination

Columbus secures $4M settlement from 3M over forever chemicals contamination

Brain-Eating Amoeba Kills 19 In Kerala: Causes, Symptoms And Safety Tips

Brain-Eating Amoeba Kills 19 In Kerala: Causes, Symptoms And Safety Tips

Williams Bay restaurants adapt after water contamination warning before Labor Day

Williams Bay restaurants adapt after water contamination warning before Labor Day

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Water main break in Schaumburg prompts two-day boil order

YMCA Houston Launches Water Safety Campaign for Summer

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Columbus secures $4M settlement from 3M over forever chemicals contamination

Columbus secures $4M settlement from 3M over forever chemicals contamination

Brain-Eating Amoeba Kills 19 In Kerala: Causes, Symptoms And Safety Tips

Brain-Eating Amoeba Kills 19 In Kerala: Causes, Symptoms And Safety Tips

Williams Bay restaurants adapt after water contamination warning before Labor Day

Williams Bay restaurants adapt after water contamination warning before Labor Day

Water main break in Schaumburg prompts two-day boil order

Water main break in Schaumburg prompts two-day boil order

YMCA Houston Launches Water Safety Campaign for Summer

YMCA Houston Launches Water Safety Campaign for Summer

18-Year-Old Kayaker Killed in Grapevine Lake Jet Ski Hit-and-Run

18-Year-Old Kayaker Killed in Grapevine Lake Jet Ski Hit-and-Run

San Jose Thieves Exploit Keyless Ignitions as Car Theft and Crime Surge Alarms Police

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