At least 109 people are dead in western Rwanda after heavy rain caused massive flooding in the region early Wednesday morning, according to authorities.
Three months after a 150-car freight train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, spilling toxic chemicals into the nearby air and water and forcing officials to order a controlled burn to avoid an explosion, residents are worried about pollution from the hazardous materials and continued exposure to contaminants.
The restriction of information on abortion is a threat to the health of pregnant women under legislation before the Texas government, a group of technology and free speech advocacy groups argued.
Students in eighth grade are doing worse in U.S. history and civics than they were in 2018, exacerbating concerns about learning loss, according to data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress released Wednesday.
