Addicks and Barker residents have two months left to sue the federal government over Harvey floods. So far, less than half have chosen to.

Addicks and Barker residents have two months left to sue the federal government over Harvey floods. So far, less than half have chosen to.

Lisa Johnson, in front of her and Maria Perez’s home, shortly after it was flooded by the Addicks Reservoir during Hurricane Harvey For a detailed explanation of how the Addicks and Barker Reservoirs flooded people’s homes during Hurricane Harvey, and of what’s being done to try and prevent similar floods in the future, check out Episode 2 of Houston Public Media’s award-winning podcast, “Below the Waterlines.” This August will mark six years since Hurricane Harvey…

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No time to get out: Warnings came too late for the victims of Hurricane Audrey 66 years ago this week

No time to get out: Warnings came too late for the victims of Hurricane Audrey 66 years ago this week

A devastating Gulf hurricane struck along the Texas-Louisiana border in 1957, leaving more than 400 people dead. AUSTIN, Texas — On June 27, 1957, one of the five deadliest hurricanes in U.S. history slammed ashore near the mouth of the Sabine River on the Texas-Louisiana border. More than 400 people died. In an era before there were weather satellites, it was harder to predict the timing of a storm’s arrival. Back then, only ground-based radar…

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How to protect your skin from wildfire smoke and air pollution

How to protect your skin from wildfire smoke and air pollution

Wildfire smoke from Canada has been drifting into parts of the U.S. this week — affecting cities like Chicago, Pittsburgh, Detroit and Milwaukee. Recent studies cited by the American Academy of Dermatology found smoke like this is associated with an increase in visits for skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis. New York-based dermatologist Dr. Shayan Cheraghlou joins CBS News to discuss how air pollution interacts with the skin and what can people do to protect…

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