The Los Angeles wildfires are thousands of miles away, but the science of fighting them happens in Worcester
Worcester Polytechnic Institute is home to one of the nation’s leading research centers devoted to fires — how they start, ...
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California wildfires can take heavy mental health toll on residents, firefighters
As wildfires continue to spread across southern California, experts are warning they could impact the mental health of ...
The LA wildfires are ripping through the celebrity-packed Pacific Palisades. Here's which stars have lost homes.
"Star Wars" actor Mark Hamill was among the thousands who evacuated Los Angeles. Other stars, including Paris Hilton, Billy ...
College Can’t Be Only for the Rich
As college students, we have had front-row seats to the debates over university course requirements, academic freedom and ...
Palisades Fire devastates LA County, jumps in size as winds batter Southern California
Tens of thousands of people were forced to flee their homes as a brush fire in the Pacific Palisades grew to nearly 20,000 ...
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Aetna suit against private-equity radiologists tests No Surprises Act
Aetna accuses Radiology Partners of exploiting the No Surprises Act billing arbitration process to fraudulently reap higher ...
Wildfire expert urges communities to rethink resilience amid erratic weather patterns
First responders are working tirelessly to mitigate the destruction of homes and loss of lives due to wildfires, but the task remains daunting.Dr. Neil Lareau, ...
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The University of California announces record-breaking enrollment
UC is serving more Californians, more community college transfer students and more underrepresented students than ever before ...
JuJu Watkins Leading USC Trojans Program To New Heights
USC Trojans guard JuJu Watkins has completely changed the landscape of USC basketball since she got to Hollywood last year. Watkins took the college basketball ...
Wildfire smoke: What are the health risks?
Multiple massive wildfires are raging in Los Angeles, blanketing the surrounding regions under a pungent haze caused by smoke ...
USC Sued for Discrimination by Black Woman Athletic Official
A former high-ranking University of Southern California athletics official sued the school Thursday, alleging she was fired ...
Southern California’s wildfire smoke is full of toxic chemicals. Here are the major health risks to residents
Toxins in wildfire smoke can cause coughing, itchy eyes, and trouble breathing. It can also cause inflammation of the lungs, ...