Haze of smoke blanketing US, Canada could last into weekend

On air quality maps, purple signifies the worst of it. In reality, it’s a thick, hazardous haze of smoke that’s disrupting daily life for millions of people across the U.S. and Canada, blotting out skylines and turning skies orange.

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Appeals court urged to reverse Florida education ruling

Arguing that the measure has violated speech rights and led to discrimination, attorneys for students, parents, and teachers are urging a federal appeals court to revive a challenge to a 2022 Florida law that restricts instruction about gender identity and sexual orientation in schools.