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Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to keep up with how education is changing across the U.S.Millions of children in six states won’t get federally backed summer food benefits they’re eligible for until just before school starts. And in Delaware, Montana, and Nevada, half a million kids won’t get them until the new school year begins.Summer EBT, also known as SUN Bucks, provides low-income families with $120 per school-age child to buy groceries over the summer. It’s a rare example of a pandemic-era program that Congress made permanent, and most states are offering it for the first time this...

Summer EBT delays have left families waiting weeks or months for crucial food benefits

Texas State

Grist

Amid the widespread destruction, brutal heat, heavy rains, and ongoing outages along the Gulf coast, relief organizations are scrambling to ensure people stay fed in the wake of Hurricane Beryl. Ever since the storm made landfall in southeastern Texas, causing millions to lose power, local churches and supermarkets have given away meals and soccer stadiums have become grocery distribution points.

Hunger was already bad enough. Then Beryl hit.

Mira Loma, CA

In the summer of 2011, Victor Ramirez was working in a Walmart warehouse in Mira Loma, California, when he suddenly fainted. When he came to, he was lying on the floor, confused about what had just happened, with his head aching terribly. While he didn’t receive any medical attention — his boss only told him to go home if he didn’t feel well enough to keep working — he knew that this sudden bout of unconsciousness must have been triggered by the relentless heat in the warehouse.

The Biden administration is inching closer to a heat standard for workers — if the election doesn’t doom it

Hawaii State

The government of Hawaiʻi and a group of young people have reached a historic settlement that requires the state to decarbonize its transportation network. The agreement is the first of its kind in the nation and comes two years after 13 Hawaiian youth sued the state Department of Transportation for failing to protect their “constitutional right to a clean and healthful environment.”

A group of young people just forced Hawaiʻi to take major climate action

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

The summer months are full of sunshine, heat, and, unfortunately, pests. Ants in particular are marching across our picnic tables and into our homes more frequently during the warmer season. Many gardeners and homeowners prefer not to use poisons to get rid of ants, which has people considering more natural...

Can Coffee Grounds Repel Ants? Here's What the Experts Say

North Carolina State

Town Talks

Can You Park in Front of Someone’s Property in North Carolina?. Parking on crowded city streets and neighborhoods can be challenging, and many wonder if it's permissible to park in front of someone’s property. Here's a breakdown of North Carolina's parking rules:

Can I legally park in front of someone’s home? What North Carolina law says

South Carolina State

Ohio State

This coverage is made possible through a partnership between Grist and WBEZ, a public radio station serving the Chicago metropolitan region. On February 3, 2023, a freight train owned by Norfolk Southern carrying thousands of gallons of toxic chemicals derailed in the town of East Palestine, Ohio.. For days, flames engulfed the rail cars, which contained highly hazardous materials, including vinyl chloride and butyl acrylate, used in the production of plastic. A thick, tall plume of black smoke billowed from the accident site and forced the evacuation of thousands of residents. Now, scientists say that traces of this pollution was found across 16 states, spanning 540,000 square miles from Wisconsin to Maine to South Carolina.

Pollution from Ohio train derailment reached 110 million Americans

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In recent years, consumers have grown increasingly cautious about the safety and quality of the food they eat. Concerns about additives, preservatives, and the overall integrity of the food supply chain have led many to scrutinize the products they p...

Customer Claims Walmart Trying To 'Poison Us' After Buying A Dozen Eggs With 'Paint' On Them: 'What Is This?'

Coral Gables, FL

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Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

If you're considering memorializing a relative on your own property in North Carolina, it's important to be aware of the state's regulations regarding home burials and the scattering of ashes.

Can you bury a relative at home in your backyard in North Carolina? Here’s what state law says

Florida State

Lake County, FL

Whiskey Riff

The future is now... and some people don't like that.

In case you missed it, stores and companies have started rolling out robot delivery systems. Those have mostly come in two different forms:

1) Automated robots on wheels that roll around and drop things off at people's homes

2) Drones

For this story, we'll stay focused in on drones. Particularly one drone that was shot down by - you guessed it - a Florida man.

As the story goes, Walmart was testing out their new delivery drones by doing door-to-door mock deliveries. The outreach program was hopeful and sought to gain the trust and interest...

Florida Man Arrested For Shooting Walmart Delivery Drone: “I Must Be A Good Shot”

When you're pulled over by police in North Carolina, it's important to know your rights and responsibilities, both as a driver and a passenger. Here’s a breakdown of what the law says about interactions with law enforcement during a traffic stop.

Can police question passengers when pulling over a driver in North Carolina? What you need to know

James Parravani came down with flu-like symptoms the day before his daughter’s wedding reception. He had a fever, a headache, and chills. It was Labor Day weekend 2021, and his family thought he might have COVID-19. But a test at an emergency room near his home in Westchester, New York, came back negative.

When West Nile virus turns deadly

A Redditor has issued a friendly PSA about a particular invasive plant and the importance of care while plant shopping. They shared a photo of potted Japanese barberry shrubs — which, while beautiful, are not ideal for gardening in the United States — to the subreddit r/Iowa. "Japanese...

Customer calls out Lowe's for selling problematic products in garden department: 'We had to rip out so much of the stuff'

New York City, NY

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

In a world where everyone lives a fast-paced life, no one has the time to grow their own food. All they can do is rely on the grocery stores and supermarkets that claim to have organic options. However, the "fresh produce" claim might not always be true. Many customers share how they stumbled upon artificially-ripened or wax-coated fruits. Recently, a Walmart customer was shocked to find that their watermelon had an unusual appearance after washing. Gabriela, a beautician–who goes by @gabrielanailsnmakeup on TikTok–posted a video revealing how a Walmart's watermelon transformed after a rinse and people couldn't believe their eyes.

Woman left flabbergasted by post-rinse transformation of watermelon she bought from Walmart

Plant-and-forget vegetables, also known as low-maintenance vegetables, are the ideal choice for gardeners who have limited time or tend to forget about their garden chores. These vegetables are resilient, hardy, and can thrive with minimal attention, making them perfect for busy individuals or those new to gardening. Here are some examples of plant-and-forget vegetables that can be neglected and still flourish in a garden.

Plant And Forget Vegetables That Thrive Even If Neglected

The US Sun

NOBODY knows when or if the apocalypse is coming, but Costco is ensuring its members are prepared for anything. The retailer is selling a doomsday meal bucket that has a shelf life of 25 years for under $100. The kit comes with 150 servings of easy-to-prepare meals that just need...

Costco selling ‘doomsday’ meal bucket that will last 25 years for $63 – retail giant calls it a ‘long-term solution’

Georgia State

Across America, millions of tons of toxic waste are sitting in pits next to coal plants. But whether they will get cleaned up has come down to a legal debate over the definitions of words. In 2015, following a pair of disastrous spills at coal plants in North Carolina and...

What is a liquid? Utilities sue to avoid coal ash cleanup — and lose

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The people who feed America are going hungry

This story was produced by Grist and co-published with Modern Farmer. Standing knee-deep in an emerald expanse, a row of trees offering respite from the sweltering...

The people who feed America are going hungry

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