The World Health Organization in April warned that alcohol consumption can put people at increased risk of contracting the coronavirus.
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The August Complex wildfire has topped 1M acres in California. That’s ‘proof’ of climate change, Gov. Gavin Newsom says.
The August Complex, at more than 1 million acres, is larger than all of California’s wildfires from 1932 to 1999, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday.
Forecasters warn Potential Tropical Cyclone 26 could become hurricane and make landfall in Gulf Coast this week
The potential tropical cyclone, which would be named Delta, could become the 25th named storm in the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season.
Nebraska bar owner Jake Gardner, charged in fatal shooting of unarmed Black protester, dies by suicide, attorney says
Jake Gardner was facing manslaughter and other charges in the fatal shooting of James Scurlock on May 30 during protests in Omaha, Nebraska.
Coronavirus updates: CDC reverses controversial testing guidance; public still split on COVID-19 vaccine; Las Vegas bars to reopen
USPS scrapped plan to send 650 million masks. Nearly half of Americans say they won’t get vaccinated. Bars in Las Vegas to reopen. Latest COVID-19 news.
Utah police officer charged with assault for ordering K9 to bite Black man who was kneeling with his hands up, prosecutors say
Salt Lake City police officer Nickolas Pearce is facing a second-degree felony assault charge after ordering his K9 to bite Jeffery Ryans on April 23.
Coronavirus updates: CDC’s Robert Redfield likens masks to vaccine, sparking clash with Donald Trump; 2-month-old dies in Michigan
President Donald Trump clashes with CDC director Robert Redfield on vaccine, masks. Latest COVID-19 news.
Eating disorders ‘thrive in isolation’: Coronavirus quarantine has led to a nearly 80% increase in calls for help, experts say
Health experts see an increase in patients with eating disorders seeking help amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus live updates: US surpasses 6 million cases; New Jersey to open restaurants; FDA may expedite vaccine authorization
The U.S. Open tennis tournament, without fans, starts Monday. NJ allows indoor restaurant dining. Latest COVID news
California fire crews, aided by cooler weather, report ‘great progress’ against LNU, SCU lightning complex fires
Some evacuation orders have been lifted or downgraded for the LNU Lightning Complex Fire in California’s wine country in the Napa Valley.