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County Supervisor Paloma Aguirre, right, and San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, center, unveil new Tijuana sewage "warning" signs. Resident Gabriel Uribe, left, says exposure to toxic gas stemming from the polluted Tijuana River has affected his health.

Matthew Bowler

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Environment

New ‘warning’ signs for Tijuana sewage go up, and they're not at beaches

Tammy Murga

The signs suggest that the public avoid the immediate area and any contact with the river water.

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After the CDC shooting, federal workers demand more protections from RFK Jr.
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Ticks are migrating, but scant surveillance may leave doctors in the dark on patient treatment
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In broiling cities like New Orleans, the health system faces off against heat stroke

Drew Hawkins

Like other places, New Orleans has seen record numbers of people falling ill with heat-related conditions. First responders and hospitals race to respond with ice, fluids, and air conditioning.
Arts & Culture

Unusual photos at MoMA conjure the beaches, bustle and history of Lagos

Diane Cole

For the first time, the Museum of Modern Art showcases current West African photographers. The exhibit depicts the colonial past, beautiful beaches and boisterous protests of the Nigerian city.
International

Barbie in India: A skin color debate, a poignant poem, baked in a cake

Kamala Thiagarajan

The doll is quite popular.One bakery sells half-a-dozen Barbie cakes a week! But like Barbies everywhere, she is controversial because of skin tone and the fact that not every kid can afford her.
Economy

California forbids plans to unmask workers at In-N-Out — and most other workplaces

Ana B. Ibarra

Known for its crossed palm trees and cups printed with Bible verses, the California-based fast food chain banned employees in five states from wearing masks at work.
Health

The CDC sees signs of a late summer COVID wave

Rob Stein

In July, coronavirus infections, hospitalizations and emergency room visits have inched up. Recent summers have seen a bump in COVID-19. This year's rise looks modest so far.
Health

Here's how you can help kids stay healthy if they play outside in a heat wave

Bill Chappell

Maria Godoy

Little kids are like a "small potato" whose core can heat up faster than an adult's, an expert tells NPR. Here are tips for helping children stay safe in extreme temperatures.
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LeBron James' son is released from hospital days after suffering a cardiac arrest

Ayana Archie

Bronny James committed to join the University of Southern California's basketball team in May. He was practicing with the team earlier this week when he went into cardiac arrest.
Health

Tornado damage to Pfizer factory highlights vulnerabilities of drug supply

Sydney Lupkin

A tornado that ripped through a Pfizer plant in Rocky Mount, N.C., raised worries about shortages of medicines used in hospitals. The drugs include commonly used painkillers and anesthetics.
Health

They billed Medicare late for his anesthesia. He went to collections for a $3,000 tab

Phil Galewitz

Medicare was supposed to cover the entire cost of his procedure. But the anesthesia provider failed to file its claims in a timely manner and billed the patient instead.
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'Gimme a break!' Biden blasts insurance hassles for mental health treatment

Yuki Noguchi

President Biden unveiled a set of proposed new rules for health insurance companies designed to push the industry to cover treatment for mental health problems on par with how it covers medical care.