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EPA puts limits on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

PFAS chemicals have been used for decades to waterproof and stain-proof consumer products and are linked to health problems.

Jury finds Flint city councilman guilty of disorderly conduct

Eric Mays is scheduled to be sentenced next month. He faces up to 90 days in jail and up to a $500 fine.

Ducks swim along the Seine River in front of the Eiffel Tower on Monday during the 2024 Summer Olympics. The river's water quality levels on Tuesday forced a one-day delay to the men's triathlon, with organizers blaming last week's rain for the pollution.

The men's Olympic triathlon is postponed due to Seine water pollution levels

The event is now set for Wednesday after officials blamed the rain for the delay. France has put $1.5 billion toward cleaning up the Seine, an effort sped up to meet Olympic competition deadlines.

Flint water crisis criminal cases moving forward this week

This will be a busy week for Flint water crisis prosecutors.A Monday court hearing will handle motions in the criminal cases against five MDEQ employees,…

'Naturalizing' the Flint River

An effort to restore part of the Flint River is getting a big boost.The National Park Service is giving Genesee County and the City of Flint a one million…

U.S. Supreme Court deals rare victory to Flint residents suing over the city's water crisis

The United States Supreme Court has dealt a victory to some Flint Michigan residents seeking damages for the city’s contaminated drinking water.The…

Laura MacIntyre, Amber Hasan (holding D.J.), and She'a Cobb

Living through the Flint water crisis

Govenor Snyder last week announced the city of Flint will be switching back to Detroit water.This comes after months of complaints by Flint residents;…

Amid the fires, LA is warning some residents the tap water isn't safe. Here's why

Wildfires have a history of causing problems with the drinking water systems. In some affected areas around LA, officials are warning residents not to drink from the tap or even to shower.

RFK Jr. says he'll fix the overdose crisis. Critics say his plan is risky

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. survived heroin addiction and says that if confirmed as head of the Department of Health and Human Services, he'll build treatment "farms" to help people recover.

Three commanders at the Michigan State Police Flint post were placed on leave in connection with an internal investigation into the promotion process.

Michigan State Police places Flint post command staff on leave pending internal investigation

Officials with the Michigan State Police have placed the Flint post's entire command staff on administrative leave pending an internal investigation.

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