Texas State

Columbus, OH

Business Insider

The proposal would affect workers in industries like farming, and construction who've been exposed to record-setting heat waves this summer.

Extreme heat is affecting workers this summer. New federal rules would require bosses to provide rest, water, and shade.

CBS Philly

Employers would have to take steps to protect tens of millions of U.S. workers from extreme heat under a rule proposed by the Biden Administration on Tuesday. In what would be the first major regulation of its kind, the new rule would add safeguards for workers nationwide, requiring employer training to identify heat hazards and provide "rest breaks, access to shade and water and heat acclimatization for new employees," the White House said in a news release.Those affected by excessive heat at work include farmworkers, delivery and construction workers, landscapers as well as those who earn a living in warehouses, factories...

White House proposes rule to protect workers from extreme heat

Axios

The Biden administration on Tuesday published a new rule for employers that aims to help protect about 36 million workers from heat-related illnesses and death. Why it matters: The rule, if finalized, would establish the country's first federal safety standard addressing excessive heat in the workplace — at a time when large swaths of the country are experiencing extreme heat.

White House publishes rule for employers to curb heat illnesses and deaths

Florida State

Latin Times

The Biden administration has unveiled a proposal aimed at protecting workers from extreme temperatures. If finalized, the rule would establish the first-ever federal safety standard for excessive heat exposure in the workplace, potentially safeguarding up to 36 million indoor and outdoor workers. The announcement, made amid nationwide temperature warnings, outlines...

Amid scorching temperatures, Biden administration unveils rules to protect workers from extreme heat

The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed a new rule that would require employers to develop injury and illness prevention plans in order to better protect workers from heat-related injuries and death. “Workers all over the country are passing out, suffering heat stroke and dying from heat exposure from just...

A new federal rule could offer protection from extreme heat to millions of workers

DC News Now

The NWS is warning specifically of “significant heat” on the July 4th holiday.

July 4 may bring ‘dangerous heat’ to these areas of US

Las Vegas, NV

Phoenix, AZ

NBC News

Millions of people in southwestern states are under warnings of extreme heat on Friday, after two major U.S. cities recorded their hottest ever daily temperatures as the potentially dangerous heat wave continues. Phoenix reached a sweltering 113 degrees Fahrenheit on Thursday — beating the previous daily record for this time...

Millions remain under heat alerts as Phoenix and Las Vegas break temperature records

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Highland Park, IL

Axios Chicago

Two years after the Highland Park shooting, the city is hosting July Fourth events to bring the community together and recognize the lives that were taken.The big picture: City leaders have followed guidance from mental health professionals, victims' families and officials with the Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime who say reclaiming traditions, especially with holidays, is a benefit to the community's long-term resiliency.Catch up quick: Robert E. Crimo faces 21 counts of first-degree murder and other charges for allegedly shooting into the crowd during Highland Park's July Fourth parade in 2022, killing seven people and injuring dozens...

Highland Park on Fourth of July two years after shooting

Hurricane Beryl, the most intense hurricane on record anywhere in the Atlantic Ocean so early, is only gradually weakening as it hits Jamaica with "devastating winds," heavy rain and storm surge flooding. Why it matters: The storm's characteristics — including where it formed and rapidly intensified — offer clues about...

Hurricane Beryl sounds alarm for destructive season ahead

California State

Axios San Francisco

Restaurant surcharges aren't leaving menus in California.Why it matters: Dining out has become more expensive for customers and restaurant owners, fueling debates about legislation aimed at eliminating vague fees tacked onto diners' bills.Driving the news: Gov. Gavin Newsom signed emergency legislation Saturday allowing restaurants and bars to charge additional fees that are "clearly and conspicuously" explained on menus and other displays.It essentially exempts eateries from the law banning "junk fees" at businesses — including ticket vendors, delivery apps and hotels — that went into effect Monday.Threat level: Restaurant owners have argued banning such surcharges would result in employee pay cuts and higher menu prices for diners.But many diners oppose such service charges. A recent San Francisco Chronicle survey found more than 81% of 1,000 respondents believe restaurant surcharges should be illegal.The bottom line: Diners can still expect to see service charges on their checks, but they shouldn't be a surprise.

California's restaurant surcharges are here to stay

The Conversation U.S.

The answer depends in part on where you live. If it’s extremely hot and humid, the health risks are much higher.

Is Earth really getting too hot for people to survive? A scientist explains extreme heat and the role of climate change

Mclean, VA

President Biden cited jet lag from foreign trips as he acknowledged his lackluster debate performance against former President Trump during a campaign fundraiser in McLean, Virginia, on Tuesday evening. Why it matters: Biden's performance that some aides had attributed to a cold has triggered mounting dissent among Democrats, with some...

Biden says foreign travel meant he "nearly fell asleep" during debate

Washington, DC

Rhode Island Current

WASHINGTON – Senior Biden administration officials announced a proposed rule Tuesday to prevent heat-related illness in the workplace, as climate change brings hotter temperatures around the nation. In a call to reporters Monday, officials spoke on background about the new rule, which the administration sent to the Federal Register Tuesday for review. Depending on the […]
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Biden administration announces new rule to protect workers from heat-related illnesses

Minnesota State

Minneapolis, MN

When Dean Anderson signed a long-term lease to open a low-dose THC shop in Southwest Minneapolis in April, he had hopes to eventually turn the store into a full-scale marijuana dispensary. Yes, but: His future is looking much less certain these days following what he's calling a "bait and switch"...

Minnesota THC shop owners upset over new dispensary licensing rules

Salon

The ongoing heat wave gripping the Northern Hemisphere hasn't just triggered triple-digit temperatures, but also a sizeable death toll. From India to Saudi Arabia to Massachusetts, many regions across the globe have buckled under extreme heat — but while such phenomena is normal during the summer months, the degree to which things are cooking is not.

Heat waves have killed thousands this year​​​​​​​. Experts say the worst could be yet to come

PBS NewsHour

The Democrat warns as tens of millions of people in the U.S. are under heat advisories that high temperatures are the country's leading weather-related killer.

WATCH: Biden proposes new rule to protect 36 million workers from potentially deadly heat

Denver, CO

Axios Denver

Data: Denver Police Department; Chart: Alayna Alvarez/AxiosDespite state and city laws prohibiting the use of fireworks, the Denver Police Department has received thousands of fireworks complaints.Why it matters: Fireworks are dangerous. They are bad for the environment, raise wildfire risks and injure people every year, officials say.By the numbers: In the last seven years, more than 17,000 fireworks complaints have been reported to DPD, according to data provided to Axios Denver.As of June 30, the agency already received more than 450 complaints for the year, and that number is expected to climb over the next few days.Threat level: Catching the...

Why Denver's thousands of fireworks complaints result in few citations

Saint Johns County, FL

Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

USA TODAY

The Department of Energy has an ideal temperature setting for air conditioning it recommends. But few people follow it. Here's what to know.

What's the best temperature to set AC during a heat wave?

NewsBreak

How a federal rule to protect workers from heat could impact Texas

The Biden administration on Tuesday published a new rule for employers that aims to help protect about 36 million workers from heat-related illnesses and death. Why...

How a federal rule to protect workers from heat could impact Texas

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