Roughly 178,000 OCTROT-brand heated blankets and throws are being recalled because they can catch fire or cause electrical shocks, according to federal safety regulators. The cord on the product can detach and ignite, posing a “risk of serious injury or death from fire, burn and shock hazards,” the Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a … Read more
Smoke from Canadian wildfires still shrouds huge swathes of the U.S., from the Great Lakes region to the Mid-Atlantic. Down south, torrential rain brought flooding to Texas Hill Country. Plus, a look at the air quality forecast. Source link
Smoke from Canadian wildfires blankets major U.S. cities for third straight day – CBS News Watch CBS News Millions of Americans across major cities continued to face dangerous air conditions on Friday as smoke from Canadian wildfires lingered. Tom Hanson reports. Source link
Heavy smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota is engulfing parts of the U.S., prompting air quality alerts in 18 states. These videos show the hazy conditions on the ground in several cities. Source link
Conditions are set to worsen in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia, forecasters said. Source link
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a state of emergency on Saturday in response to the fire. “California is mobilizing to support Los Angeles as firefighters and emergency personnel continue their work to contain this fire and protect surrounding communities,” Newsom said in a news release. “While local officials continue to lead this response, the State … Read more
Finding a truly cozy and comfortable blanket that puts you at ease during the busiest weeks and also doesn’t cost a fortune is hard. Lola Blankets has some of NBC Select editors’ favorites blankets, and though they can be quite the splurge, we think they’re worth it. And right now, the popular, ultra-soft blankets are … Read more
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