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A living room with a playpen, a dog bed, and scattered toys on the floor.

Home

Parent says 1-year-old's lead scare may trace to a worn closet rod in their 1930 house

A city skyline obscured by Saharan dust clouds, with trees in the foreground.

Outdoors

Texas drought worsens in Rio Grande Valley: 'This is a huge problem'

A toilet bowl with blue liquid and bubbles.

Home

Blue toilet pellets cut odor and can skip flushes, until guests arrive, study finds

Business

Lay's named most exposed, vulnerable food brand worldwide as GLP-1 users cut back on snacks

A drought-stricken river with a sandy bank.

Tech

Global 'water savings bank' drops 42% below normal as rivers endure one of the driest years

A row of large water bottles in various shades of blue and green against a wall.

Home

Prepper considers refilled jugs for off-grid water storage, but gets blunt safety warning

A panoramic view of mountains, a river, and a town surrounded by forests and fields.

Home

Village says high water-use reading may reflect leaks, since it has no meters

A person filling a glass with tap water.

Home

US experts say tap water is often safe, but PFAS, wells, and health risks can still warrant a filter

Five trash bins lined up next to a blue fire hydrant in front of a brick building.

Business

Houston adds $5 monthly trash fee to water bills, but city says it won't cover costs

A green kettle on a gas stove with steam rising from the spout.

Home

Florida pump failure disrupts water for 5,000, and boil notice stays in effect

A waterfront view of Corpus Christi, Texas, marina with boats and a skyline at sunset.

Business

South Texas congressman presses Trump to deliver on promised water funding for Corpus Christi

A building entrance featuring a sign that reads "DUPONT" and surrounding greenery.

Business

Judge says 3M, DuPont, and Honeywell must face Connecticut firefighters' PFAS claims