Major 911 outages in 4 states leave millions without a way to contact local authorities

Law enforcement agencies across four states were left scrambling following reports of major 911 outages that saw millions unable to contact authorities late Wednesday. Many of the outages — reported in Nebraska, Nevada, South Dakota and Texas — were restored by the late evening. While officials haven’t said precisely what caused the outages, they come…

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Kale, watermelon and even some organic foods pose high pesticide risk, analysis finds | Pesticides

Watermelon, green beans and bell peppers are among the many common fruits and vegetables found in US supermarkets that contain potentially unsafe levels of pesticides, according to an analysis published today by Consumer Reports. The new report – which analyzed seven years of US Department of Agriculture data on commonly eaten fruits and vegetables –…

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