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Hawaii August 17

Maui wildfires seen from International Space Station

NASA has shared an image taken from the International Space Station last weekend which shows the scene of deadly Hawaii wildfires that devastated a Maui community.

Ron DeSantis August 17

DeSantis won't say what he'd do if one of his children is gay or trans: report

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis would not tell Time magazine how he would respond should one of his children be gay or transgender, in a new interview published Wednesday.

Foodborne Illness August 17

E. coli strain linked to leafy greens associated with outbreaks, research led by CDC doctor says

A strain of E. coli associated with leafy greens has been a source of illness for years, according to an article published in a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention journal.

NASA August 16

Ring of fire eclipse will cross the western US this October: What to know

Multiple states across the country will see a "ring of fire" eclipse on October 14, 2023. NASA says the next annular eclipse will begin in Oregon and end in Texas.

Autism August 16

Researchers use artificial intelligence to help diagnose autism, study says

A group of international researchers is proposing the use of artificial intelligence technology to help diagnose autism spectrum disorder in a recent article.

Rhode Island August 16

Rhode Island woman dies after infection with tick-borne disease

Health officials said a senior Rhode Island woman is dead after contracting a case of the Powassan virus. The rare disease is spread through the bite of an infected tick.

Connecticut August 16

Connecticut residents die after shellfish bacteria infection

Connecticut health officials said two residents have died this summer following infections linked to Vibrio vulnificus bacteria, which is found in raw shellfish or seawater.

NASA August 15

NASA says July was hottest month on record since 1880

NASA scientists at the Goddard Institute for Space Studies reported last July was hotter than any other month in the global temperature record dating back to 1880.

Florida August 15

Dengue virus spreads across Florida counties, health officials say

The Florida Department of Health has placed Broward County under a mosquito-borne illness alert as locally acquired cases of dengue virus spread, according to recent data.

National Parks August 15

Colorado woman's body recovered after falling 300 feet from Rocky National Park peak

The National Park Service said that the body of a 21-year-old Colorado woman was recovered Monday from the Flying Dutchman couloir at Rocky Mountain National Park.