President Biden traveling to Maui to meet with wildfire survivors, first responders

President Biden traveling to Maui to meet with wildfire survivors, first responders

MAUI, HAWAII — President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden are traveling to Maui on Monday to comfort survivors of the devastating wildfires that ripped through the western part of the Hawaiian island earlier this month, as his administration responds to the devastation whose full scope is still unknown. The Bidens are taking a detour from their weeklong vacation in the Lake Tahoe area for the day trip to Lahaina, a historic town of…

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Southern US prepares for more rain as Tropical Storm Hilary heads north

Southern US prepares for more rain as Tropical Storm Hilary heads north

The storm dumped as much as half a year’s worth of rain in one day on some parts of the southwest. LOS ANGELES — Tropical Storm Hilary deluged arid parts of Mexico and then drenched Southern California from the coast to inland mountains and deserts, forcing rescuers to pull several people from swollen rivers. Millions expected more flooding and mudslides Monday, even as the storm begins to weaken. The storm first made landfall in Mexico’s…

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How to protect yourself from poor air quality during wildfire season

How to protect yourself from poor air quality during wildfire season

Experts recommend N95 respirator masks to reduce exposure to airborne particulate pollution. AUSTIN, Texas — Wildfire season has already impacted several areas of Central Texas.  The constant abundance of wildfire smoke can lead to poorer air quality. When dealing with poor outdoor conditions, staying inside and maintaining good indoor air quality should be a top priority. Dr. Nikki Vars McCullough, of 3M’s Personal Safety Division, said when the air outside is unhealthy or poor, it’s…

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Tropical Storm Hilary swirls northward packing deadly rainfall along Mexico's Baja coast

Tropical Storm Hilary swirls northward packing deadly rainfall along Mexico's Baja coast

ENSENADA, Mexico (AP) — Tropical Storm Hilary swirled northward Sunday just off the coast of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula, no longer a hurricane but still carrying so much rain that forecasters said “catastrophic and life-threatening” flooding is likely across a broad region of the southwestern U.S. As of 8 a.m. Pacific time, Hilary was located about 220 miles (350 kilometers) south-southeast of San Diego, the National Hurricane Center reported. Hilary had maximum sustained winds of…

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Hurricane Hilary downgraded to tropical storm, moves closer to Mexico's Baja coast

Hurricane Hilary downgraded to tropical storm, moves closer to Mexico's Baja coast

SAN FRANCISCO — Tropical Storm Hilary swirled northward Sunday just off the coast of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula, no longer a hurricane but still carrying so much rain that forecasters said “catastrophic and life-threatening” flooding is likely across a broad region of the southwestern U.S. As of 8 a.m. Pacific time, Hilary was located about 220 miles (350 kilometers) south-southeast of San Diego, the National Hurricane Center reported. Hilary had maximum sustained winds of 70…

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Hurricane Hilary moves very near to Mexico's Baja coast packing deadly rainfall

Hurricane Hilary moves very near to Mexico's Baja coast packing deadly rainfall

ENSENADA, MEXICO — ENSENADA, Mexico (AP) — Tropical Storm Hilary swirled northward Sunday just off the coast of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula, no longer a hurricane but still carrying so much rain that forecasters said “catastrophic and life-threatening” flooding is likely across a broad region of the southwestern U.S. As of 8 a.m. Pacific time, Hilary was located about 220 miles (350 kilometers) south-southeast of San Diego, the National Hurricane Center reported. Hilary had maximum…

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'Dine with Maui': Austinites unite to support wildfire victims during Saturday event

'Dine with Maui': Austinites unite to support wildfire victims during Saturday event

Dozens of Austin-based restaurants agreed to donate a portion of their proceeds Saturday to the Maui Food Bank as part of the event. AUSTIN, Texas — More than 3,000 miles away, the foodie community rallied together to help fundraise for those impacted by the wildfire in Maui.  Dozens of Austin-based restaurants agreed to donate a portion of their proceeds Saturday to the Maui Food Bank for an event called “Dine with Maui“. “It honestly means…

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