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USF College of Marine Science lab fire: Scientists save irreplaceable samples
A lightning strike triggered a fire that gutted the USF College of Marine Science lab on May 2, destroying the second floor and damaging what the flames did not reach with water and smoke.
Health officials urge residents to exercise caution when going outside near warehouse fire
Officials are urging people in the affected area to limit time outdoors as smoke from a warehouse fire continues to hang over the community.
Fire crews put out fire after smoke reported at Tanasbourne Town Center businesses
Multiple 911 callers reported heavy, darkening smoke from a cluster of businesses in the same structure in Tanasbourne Town Center.
Anti-gender politics and threats to democracy at the UN
Conservative governments and organizations are using the language of human rights as a smokescreen for regressive ideology.
Majority of UK smokers wrongly believe vaping is as harmful as cigarettes, experts find
Analysis shows public understanding about vaping, which is far less harmful than smoking, has plummeted in past decade
Looking for a quieter way to celebrate America 250? Read these books
Now that the fireworks smoke has cleared (somewhat) and the Fourth of July fanfare has started to fade, it’s the perfect time to take stock of what it all means
Large fire erupts at business in Harbor Gateway, filling the air with black smoke
Firefighters moved into defensive positions as the fire burned out of control on Figueroa Street near Rosecrans Avenue and the 110 Freeway.
Smoke from fireworks adds a July Fourth health challenge for these groups
Where there are fireworks, there’s smoke — and a greater risk of breathing difficulties for people with asthma, emphysema and other lung diseases.
Fourth of July fireworks pose hidden health risk for certain Americans, experts warn
Americans release 300 million pounds of fireworks annually, creating smoke that worsens asthma and COPD, experts warn.
From Smoker to Advocate: A Powerful Lung Health Journey
For me, every breath today is a reminder. A reminder of where I’ve been, of what I’ve been given and of what’s at stake.
Health Alert in effect until 10am for potential smoke and haze, Red Flag Warnings continue in Southern Colorado
Hotter temperatures expected over the next couple afternoons, heat should back off slightly by Sunday
Local health providers urge caution against burns and smoke with home fireworks
UVA Health advises being wary of potential burns, and the American Lung Association advises against breathing the smoke.
Health alert issued for smoke in Albuquerque
A health alert has been issued for Albuquerque and Bernalillo County due to smoke.
Simpler lung cancer screening criteria could capture more patients likely to benefit
New research published in JAMA Internal Medicine compared current USPSTF criteria to a potential shift toward total years smoked, rather than pack years.
Cedar Crossing Casino to open in 6 months, BBQ restaurant prepares for business boom
CR Midnight Smoker BBQ sits next to the casino construction site. Owner Greg Stoll said business has not slowed during the build.
CAKE, Smokey Robinson headline annual Memorial Park concert in Omaha on Friday
Crowds began filling the park earlier in the day, with some attendees arriving at dawn to secure their preferred spots.
NASA’s PACE Mission Studies Smoke, Fires
With the North American fire season underway, and a record number of acres already burned nationwide, NASA’s Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, and ocean Ecosystem
Smoky skies prompt health advisories in Colorado’s mountains as wildfires balloon across the West
A haze from out-of-state wildfires is choking the Colorado mountains as widespread drought and persistent hot, dry weather continue to elevate the fire danger. The smoke wafting across the Western Slope is primarily from three...
Businesses say smoke from Boyle Heights warehouse fire is keeping customers away
After days of thick smoke covering the region from the warehouse fire in Boyle Heights, conditions are finally improving — a positive sign for some nearby businesses that say the smoke has been keeping customers away. The fire sparked last Wednesday at the 500,000-square-foot building, which was being leased by Lineage for use as a cold-storage facility and holding about…
Playing the Moon Game
Apollo astronauts previewed their roles as lunar field geologists in Alaska’s Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes.
Heat waves hit just 15% of days in the West, but scientists link them to 42% of acres burned
Wildfire smoke can travel far beyond the fire zone, affecting people hundreds of miles away.
Pittsburgh bans new vape shops in neighborhood business districts
New Pittsburgh zoning ordinance bans new vape and smoke shops from opening in neighborhood business districts while allowing existing stores to stay.
Health concerns over the Boyle Heights fire intensify as smoke continues to flow into neighborhoods
Health concerns intensify over Boyle Heights fire as LA officials say smoke will blanket city for 3 more days
What are the smoke and health risks from the Boyle Heights fire?
More bad air is expected around the Boyle Heights warehouses that has been burning since Wednesday.
Probe into Newsom produces a lot of smoke. Is there any fire?
Some say the investigation will boost the governor's presidential prospects. But it’s too soon to say. The action by Trump's corrupted Department of "Justice" presents more questions than answers.
Boyle Heights warehouse fire: What are the impacts of the smoke on your health?
Dr. Ali Jamehdor with Saint Mary's Medical Center discusses what people should be doing to protect themselves.
Large fire tears through multiple businesses on Chicago's West Side
Thick smoke could be seen for miles as firefighters battled a large building fire on Chicago's West Side Friday morning.
Bark dust piles catch fire at Cornelius landscape supply business
Cornelius firefighters knocked down a compost fire on Saturday after crews spotted heavy smoke while heading back from another call.
Tracy residents worry about health risks after warehouse fire
Residents in Tracy are concerned about lingering smoke and toxic chemicals in the air following the Medline warehouse fire
'Toxic gases, carcinogens': Tracy medical warehouse fire raises air quality concerns as smoke billows
San Joaquin County officials are warning residents about potential health risks as thick black smoke from the Tracy medical warehouse fire continues to billow on Friday. County public health officials said respiratory irritants, toxic gases, carcinogens, and "at least one neurotoxin" are present in the smoke and could impact nearby communities downwind.
Ferris seniors place second in world in environmental science competition for research on smoke and agriculture
Sitting at the awards ceremony for the largest international high school science fair in the world this May, Ferris High School students Teddy Osborne and Anders Thogerson were a bit disappointed as the judge read off the fourth-place winners for projects in environmental science.
The science of seeing inside explosions
During the Manhattan Project, Los Alamos scientists needed a diagnostic tool. Like an x-ray confirming a broken leg bone, the researchers wanted to be able to see into the smoke cloud of detonation products. They needed to verify that the implosion remained symmetric to ensure an efficient detonation. Although it was a time when scientific breakthroughs came quickly, this challenge stumped them, and their initial efforts to use x-rays to visualize the event were limited.
Electric Ladyland announces closure after nearly 50 years on Bardstown Road
The smoke shop, record and metaphysical supply store opened in 1978 and is known for its bright Bardstown Road storefront, counterculture roots, and hippie-inspired decor and exterior.
Lane County warns businesses to be ready for increased wildfire danger
As a potentially active fire season nears, officials say business owners should ensure they are as ready at work as they are at home.
Large fire destroys Lapeer County business, visible for miles
Smoke could be seen as far as Davison from the fire that began around 4 p.m. Thursday, June 4, at Pallets N More off Shaw Road in Goodland Township, north of Imlay City.
‘I can’t keep this up’: Sebastopol BBQ owner looks for path forward amid enforcement, complaints
A&M BBQ pitmaster Kris Austin is driving 30 miles a day in his diesel truck to shuttle food from his commercial smokers to his restaurant in order to comply with Sebastopol’s zoning code.
Former Smoke Jumper Wins Democratic House Primary in Montana
Sam Forstag’s candidacy will test a liberal theory that left-leaning politicians running in Republican strongholds can do better in general elections than moderates have done historically.
Former ACC president William Parmley remembered as powerhouse in cardiology
Parmley is most noted for his research on the harmful effects of secondhand smoke, hemodynamics and new therapies for heart failure.
Tribune’s summer 2026 arts, entertainment and food guides
Summer is here and the Tribune arts, entertainment and food writers have everything you need to know to pack your schedule with fun events.
Health alert issued due to smoke in Albuquerque & Bernalillo County
City officials have issued a health alert due to smoke from a large fire burning in Albuquerque's South Valley.
PMI U.S. exec to discuss ‘the forgotten smoker’ in Miami tobacco harm reduction talk
'Individuals may not know that they have ability to use other products.'
Help adult smokers transition away from cigarettes
By Brian Erkkila Colorado families, educators and public-health leaders have spent years working to prevent underage tobacco use — and the newest national data suggest those efforts are paying off. The FDA’s 2025 National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS) is a timely reminder to keep the conversation grounded in scientific evidence, not fear or anecdote. NYTS […]
Firefighters battle large fire at Southington auto parts business
Firefighters battled a large fire at an auto parts business in Southington on Saturday morning as neighbors watched thick black smoke pour from the building.
Smoke pours out of Boardman business after fire sparks
Boardman Fire crews responded to a fire at Entertainment Service Group on Southern Boulevard this afternoon.
The Science of Flavored ENDS: A Response to Bloomberg, Durbin, and the Senate Letter on FDA's Recent Actions
The stakes: half a million American lives every year Cigarette smoking kills roughly 480,000 Americans annually, and nearly 28 million American adults still smoke. Peer-reviewed population modeling estimates that displacing combustion with substantially less harmful nicotine delivery would avert between 1.6 and 6.6 million premature deaths and recover 20.8 to 86.7 million life-years by 2100....
Wildfire smoke trapped in Oakridge threatens health equity and summer tourism economy
Massive fire rips through South Florida junkyard, spreads to businesses
Thick, black smoke permeated the air Monday evening as crews battled a massive fire that began at a junkyard in Opa-locka.
Wildfire near Miami Executive Airport contained, but smoke still threatens health
Wildfire near Miami Executive Airport triggers health alerts over lingering smoke
Fire damages multiple Branford businesses
A fire has damaged multiple businesses in Branford. Firefighters were called to the 200 block of East Main Street around 12:45 a.m. for a report of wires down. When crews arrived, they said they found primary electrical wires down and actively arcing in the road. They said they also saw smoke and fire coming from the side of the building…
Former head nurse turns business owner after moving to America
One long time restaurant manager finally got a chance to own her own restaurant. Yaqui Dai, who owns Gotcha Smokehouse Bar-B-Que said it’s been difficult, but her dreams have been fulfilled.
Beyond the Forecast: The science of temperature inversions
Ever notice how some mornings the air feels incredibly still, and fog or chimney smoke just hovers flat over the neighborhood instead of rising? When you see this, you’re looking at a classic…
Seesaw rulings on Texas’ smokeable hemp ban is bad for business, retailers say
KVII serves the Amarillo, Texas and Panhandle region with local news, sports and weather for the city and surrounding towns, including Canyon, Hereford, Borger, Pampa, Dalhart, Dumas, Childress, Perryton, Clarendon, Texas; Guymon, Oklahoma; and Clovis, Portales, Tucumcari, New Mexico.
Seesaw rulings on Texas’ smokeable hemp ban is bad for business, retailers say
Some smoke shops say the flurry of court actions since March 31 has already forced them to scale back hours, cut staff and prepare to shut down.
Staying safe from wildfire smoke | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
The health impacts of wildfire smoke range from minor ailments like headaches or coughing to more serious issues like heart attacks. But there are steps people can take to protect themselves, according to Harvard Chan School’s Mary Johnson.
Baltimore City Council passes bill restricting where smoke shops can do business
Fire damage still keeps Boardman businesses closed
Several businesses in Boardman’s Presidential Plaza remain closed, six weeks after smoke and fire spread through the building.
50 Cent, Nelly and The Chainsmokers to headline Sports Illustrated concert series during World Cup
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rappers 50 Cent and Nelly along with electronic music duo The Chainsmokers will headline a new four-city World Cup concert series launched by Sports Illustrated this summer.
50 Cent, Nelly and The Chainsmokers to headline Sports Illustrated concert series during World Cup
Rappers 50 Cent and Nelly, along with The Chainsmokers, headline a new World Cup concert series by Sports Illustrated | WWJ Newsradio 950
50 Cent, Nelly and The Chainsmokers to headline Sports Illustrated concert series during World Cup
Rappers 50 Cent and Nelly, along with The Chainsmokers, headline a new World Cup concert series by Sports Illustrated.
50 Cent, Nelly and The Chainsmokers to headline Sports Illustrated concert series during World Cup
Rappers 50 Cent and Nelly, along with The Chainsmokers, headline a new World Cup concert series by Sports Illustrated.
An overwhelming percentage of Coloradans say climate change is harming human health
A Colorado Health Institute poll found that a strong majority of Coloradans believe climate change is real and is harming human health.
Study: Health Risks from Wildfires May Be Unseen
A new study assesses the effects of wildfires over two decades and shows that wildfire smoke contributes to excess deaths in the United States each year.
Heart experts concerned after Trump administration authorizes fruit-flavored e-cigarettes
This is the first time the FDA has authorized market access for non-tobacco, non-menthol electronic nicotine delivery systems.
AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 495 “Gorgon Halo” Leak Smokes Strix Halo by 10%, Packs 192GB Memory and Radeon 8065S
AMD's next-generation Halo flagship, the Ryzen AI MAX+ 495, has leaked out, featuring a 10% bump in performance & a new Radeon 8065 iGPU.
Scenes from the USF St. Petersburg fire show billowing smoke, roof ablaze
St. Petersburg Fire District Chief Michael Lewis said more than 60 units with about 200 firefighters were summoned to the scene.
Flames tear through roof of USF Marine Science Laboratory in St. Petersburg
A large two-alarm fire broke out Saturday at a building on the University of South Florida’s St. Petersburg campus, sending plumes of smoke into the sky.
Fire at building on USF St. Petersburg campus sends large plume of smoke into air
Crews were battling a large fire at a building on the University of South Florida’s campus in St. Petersburg on Saturday afternoon.
Smokehouse employee threatens to ‘blow up’ business, Gage County Sheriff’s Office says
A man was arrested Wednesday after allegedly threatening to blow up the business where he worked, according to the Gage County Sheriff’s Office.
Blindsided by Smokey Bones' closure, bartender already lands new gig
A Capital Region bartender has already found a new job.
Smokey Bones abruptly closes locations as NY closure sparks wave of surprise shutdowns
The BBQ chain abruptly shut down its Colonie, NY location on April 28, part of a fast-moving wave of closures sweeping across the country after its parent company FAT Brands Inc. filed for bankruptcy...
A non-controversial public health policy? The UK’s gradual ban on smoking has been a PR success
The world will be watching to see how the ban for anyone born after 2009 works out. So far it’s been a win with smokers and non-smokers alike, says public health academic Prof Devi Sridhar
Atrium Health doctor sees increase in respiratory ER visits as Georgia wildfires burn
As wildfires rage across the state, spreading smoke and affecting air quality, a middle Georgia doctor is offering guidance on protecting your lungs.
Fruits, veggies can actually fuel lung cancer risk in young non-smokers: shocking study
Smoking pot near a Louisiana campus could become a felony: ‘Ever been to an LSU football game?’
Louisiana could soon make it a felony to smoke marijuana within 2,000 feet of any school or college campus in Louisiana as some state leaders say people are flagrantly violating drug laws at college football games.
Smoke Shrouds Northern Thailand
Seasonal fires have darkened skies over Southeast Asia.
Health alert issued as wildfire smoke pushes Coastal Georgia air into ‘unhealthy’ zone
The Coastal Health District is encouraging residents to take precautions as wildfire smoke impacts air quality across the Coastal Health District.
Health District Encourages Precautions Against Impacts of Wildfire Smoke - Georgia Coastal Health District
The Coastal Health District is encouraging residents to take precautions as wildfire smoke impacts air quality across the Coastal Health District. Wildfire smoke can make anyone sick, but some people have a higher risk of health problems associated with wildfire smoke.
Smoke from wildfires raises health concerns across Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia
While no fires are burning in Duval County, step outside and you can smell the smoke, which can be a problem for people who have asthma or other breathing conditions. Dr. Shilpa Amin, medical director of the Emergency Department at HCA Florida Memorial Hospital, joined us on The Morning Show to share some important information for those with health concerns from the smoke.
Philip Morris Sales Rise on Smoke-Free Business Growth
Philip Morris International logged higher revenue in the first quarter, with particularly strong growth in its smoke-free business.
Black Gunk Found in Man's Lungs Exposes an Even Darker Side of Wildfire Smoke
The strange injury was caused by hours of inhaling thick smoke, his doctors say.
I was a triathlete in peak health — but my 'wavy' vision problem turned out to be something devastating
Healthy diets spark lung cancer risk in non-smokers as pesticides loom
Younger non-smokers who ate diets rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains showed a surprising link to lung cancer, early research suggests.
Fire crews extinguish blaze at Sherwood business
Firefighters encountered dense smoke conditions in both the upper and lower levels of the structure.
Smoke-free nicotine products can accelerate the end of the smoking epidemic
Nature Health - Increased use of smoke-free nicotine products such as vapes could help to achieve an ambitious global goal of reducing smoking prevalence below 5% by 2040.
Simi Valley explosion was effects for new ‘Jackass’ movie, Johnny Knoxville says
An explosion that sent a pillar of smoke rising over the hills near the Simi Dog Park in Simi Valley Friday was special effects for the upcoming “Jackass” sequel, “Jackass” star Johnny Knoxville an…
Ohio Judge Temporarily Pauses Hemp Product Ban For Two Businesses
“The judge here is concerned about retailers that have made big investments in inventory, and they can’t move it, they can’t transport it, they can’t sell it.” By Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal A Franklin County judge granted a temporary restraining order (TRO) to allow two smoke shops to sell off their products less than […]
Healthy diet, higher lung cancer risk? Deciphering surprising link in new study
Researchers have found a link between healthier diets containing fruits, vegetables, and whole grains and higher rates of early onset lung cancer in nonsmokers. Here's what experts say about these findings.
Wildfire Smoke Poses Recurring Threat to Lung Health w
With wildfire smoke becoming a more common threat to lung health due to climate change, pulmonologists can play a role by preparing their patients and practices for the season.
FIFA Fan Festival Entertainment Lineup
FIFA Fan Festival concert lineup in Kansas City includes The Chainsmokers, Flo Rida, The All-American Rejects and Tech N9ne.
Wildfire smoke lingers, prompting parent concerns on students' health
parts of horry county started this week with thick smoke because of that fireit's prompted concern from parents about sending their child to school with that sm
How to Limit The Health Risks Posed by Polluted Air
By Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay ReporterSUNDAY, April 12, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Air pollution just isn’t what it used to be. While levels of lead and sulfur dioxide have dropped due to environmental regulations, other threats to air quality persist. Particle pollution, ozone and wildfire smoke ...
Smokers are more likely to develop dementia, research finds
National Public Health Week: How do we contribute to public health in our community?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Clean drinking water; safe food and milk; seatbelts and safer road design; smoke-free indoor air; the peace of mind not having to worry about smallpox or polio – these are just a few of the ways that public health makes us all safer. Each year during the first full week of April, the American … Continue reading
Texas cannabis businesses sue state to block smokeable hemp ban
Hemp businesses also want to block a new rule that raises licensing fees by thousands of dollars.
Texas cannabis businesses sue state to block smokeable hemp ban
Hemp businesses also want to block a new rule that raises licensing fees by thousands of dollars.