Los Angeles-area wildfires left lead in soil, but how much and where remains contentious

After testing soil from about 1% of the homes burned down in the Eaton Fire, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said residents should feel assured that most properties cleared by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers don’t have hazardous amounts of lead. At least one outside scientist is skeptical. Subscribe to read this story ad-free … Read more

The story of the 1996 shootdown that could lead to Raúl Castro’s indictment

In February 1996, three small civilian planes took off from a Miami-area airport, operated by a Cuban exile group that searched for people seeking to flee the island nation in rafts. Two of the planes were shot down by a Cuban fighter jet, killing four people. Now, 30 years later, the deadly shootdown appears to … Read more

How AI Lead Scoring Improves Sales Qualified Leads

In modern marketing, prioritizing the right prospects determines how brands achieve sustainable growth. AI lead scoring transforms this process by empowering teams to focus time and resources on leads most likely to convert. This technology combines data science and machine learning in marketing, making decisions that once relied on guesswork now grounded in proven predictive … Read more

Small cities in big Texas metro areas lead as the fastest growing municipalities in the US

Small cities in big Texas metro areas were the fastest growing municipalities in the United States last year, as smaller communities in the South outpaced the rest of the nation, which has experienced a population slowdown since the start of the immigration crackdown last year, according to figures released Thursday. Celina, Princeton, Melissa and Anna … Read more

Virginia Democrat who helped lead state’s redistricting push also played part in killing it

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A top Virginia Democrat’s support for his state’s redistricting referendum ironically backfired after a judge he previously appointed helped torpedo his party’s bid to redraw the state’s congressional districts. Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., who endorsed the referendum and appeared at pro-referendum events, gave $100,000 to the campaign … Read more

US launches a review of Mexican consulates that could lead to closures

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is conducting a review of the 53 Mexican consulates in the United States, a move that could lead some of them to be closed, a State Department official said Thursday. No reason was given for the review, which was earlier reported by CBS News, or what it would entail, but … Read more

Does frequent worship lead to better mental health? Often, but not always, experts say

NEW YORK — Worldwide, the landscape of religion is not serene. Many denominations have been racked by divisions. In some regions, believers are targeted with violence. Countless faith leaders have betrayed their flocks via corruption or sexual abuse. Against this backdrop, there has been a long-running discussion about the role that religion can play in … Read more

Kimi Antonelli wins Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, extending his championship lead

Leclerc fell out of contention for victory later in the race, and finished sixth after spinning on the last lap, nearly crashing his car and losing multiple positions in the final few corners. There was some “yo-yo” racing, with cars using electrical energy to overtake and then getting re-passed as their battery ran out. The … Read more