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Admire Stewart and Margie Rodriguez hold up water bottles that Rodriguez purchased for housekeepers at the University of Maryland. Hydration is a challenge when the housekeepers work long hours in unairconditioned dormitories across campus.

With no federal standard for heat, states are making their own to protect workers

There is currently no federal heat law, but states have been passing protections as workers toil in extreme temperatures.

KD Deshmukh says he recently celebrated his spouse's birthday with a salmon dinner at home. He also buys in bulk, clips coupons and has switched to more store brands to save money at the grocery store.

Inflation math is changing America's dinner plans

For the first time in years, people are buying more groceries, including pricier brands, to replace restaurant outings. From McDonald's to Starbucks, fast food and cafes are feeling it.

Vice President Harris delivers the eulogy for Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee at Fallbrook Church in Houston, Texas, on Aug. 1, 2024.

Harris tries out a new role: consoler-in-chief

America's consoler-in-chief has always been a man. Today, Vice President Harris shows her approach to this uniquely difficult part of the job.

Dr. Michael Drake testifies before a Senate Commerce Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, July 1, 2020.

UC President Michael Drake stepping down

University of California President Dr. Michael V. Drake announced he will step down from his post after the 2024-25 academic year.

Migrants between border walls near San Ysidro talk with a U.S. Border Patrol Agent, Nov. 20, 2023.

California helped this teen fight deportation. Now the program is on the chopping block

State funds to legally advocate for unaccompanied immigrant children could soon dry up.

California helped this teen fight deportation. Now the program is on the chopping block

State funds to legally advocate for unaccompanied immigrant children could soon dry up.

Bird flu continues to spread among dairy cattle. And new research shows there may be more cases among farm workers than health officials have confirmed to date.

Bird flu cases among farm workers may be going undetected, a study suggests

Dairy workers in Texas show signs of prior, uncounted bird flu infections in a new study. Without better surveillance, researchers warn that health officials could be caught off guard if the virus gets more contagious.

In China, Trump has cachet but few see U.S. ties improving under him or Harris

Former President Donald Trump thumps Vice President Harris in name recognition, but analysts say Beijing sees both as bad news.

Frederick Richard reacts during the gymnastics men's team final Monday during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Bercy Arena. Frederick's enthusiasm, zeal and huge social media presence are fueling excitement in Paris and beyond.

Meet Frederick Richard, the TikTok U.S. gymnast competing for (another) Olympic medal

The 20-year-old gymnast has more than 1.2 million followers between his TikTok and Instagram. But more than followers — or even Olympic medals — he wants more people to care about men's gymnastics.

A person weaves through mist at the bus station in El Centro, one of two specially designated cooling zones during the extreme heat wave on July 16, 2024.

Extreme heat compounds risks for people with diabetes in this CA border county

Medical experts in Imperial County link climate and socio-economic status with health care challenges.

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