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The Supreme Court has permitted a Texas law mandating app-store age verification to take effect, even as legal challenges against the measure continue. The decision, issued Friday, July\u2026
The Supreme Court has allowed a Texas law mandating age verification for app-store users to take effect, a decision that comes amidst ongoing legal challenges to the measure.\u2026
The Supreme Court has allowed a Texas law mandating age verification for app-store users to take effect, a decision that comes as legal challenges against the statute continue.\u2026
Travelers across the United States are navigating a complex landscape of severe weather and heightened holiday traffic, conditions that could lead to disruptions for those with plans involving\u2026
Charleston is transitioning from a period of extreme heat to an elevated risk of severe weather, a pattern mirroring conditions across the Eastern United States following the recent\u2026
The recent July Fourth holiday period brought renewed attention to a confluence of public safety concerns, linking traditional fireworks injury prevention with the broader implications of elevated temperatures\u2026
Reporting surrounding the recent July Fourth holiday period underscored the ongoing importance of safety guidance, particularly concerning fireworks use, elevated temperatures, and potential impacts on air quality. This\u2026
The recent July Fourth holiday period brought renewed attention to public safety, with national reporting connecting fireworks injury prevention to broader concerns about heat and air quality. The\u2026
Recent holiday reporting has underscored the interconnected risks of fireworks injuries, elevated temperatures, well into the summer season, and compromised air quality. These considerations remain relevant for residents\u2026
The recent July Fourth holiday weekend saw extreme heat impact celebrations across parts of the eastern United States, leading to disruptions and heightened concerns about power grid strain\u2026
The holiday weekend, marked by widespread fireworks use, brought renewed warnings from public safety officials regarding the risks of burns, air quality degradation, and potential wildfires. These national\u2026
An extreme heat wave continued its trajectory across parts of the eastern U.S. this July Fourth weekend, with Charleston remaining under its influence and facing potential storm risks\u2026