Why is the sky so hazy right now in the Eastern US?

Why is the sky so hazy right now in the Eastern US?

The sun rises Wednesday over a hazy New York City skyline as seen from Jersey City, N.J.

Canadian wildfires are causing hazy skies and prompting air quality alerts for several cities.

 | Justin Boggs

Air quality alerts were issued for sections of the East Coast spanning from New Hampshire to South Carolina for Wednesday. 

The alerts come as photos have gone viral on social media showing haze-filled skies over a number of major cities. The No...

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CNN CEO Chris Licht leaves network after bumpy year

CNN CEO Chris Licht leaves network after bumpy year

Chris Licht attends the 16th annual CNN Heroes All-Star Tribute.

After just a little over a year with the network, Licht is leaving, CNN reported Wednesday.

 | Scripps News Staff

CNN CEO Chris Licht is leaving the network just a year into his bumpy tenure, CNN reported, citing an editorial call. 

As of the publication time of this story, CNN’s corporate office has not confirmed Licht’s departure. 

Licht took over last...

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Serve Robotics said its initial partnership with Uber Eats included more than 200 restaurants in Los Angeles.

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2/12

Spanish Sin Pena, which translates to "Spanish Without Shame," is an online class aimed at reconnecting Latinos to their family heritage.

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3/12

Gerber is also matching the cash prize with a donation to the March of Dimes.

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4/12

The dog accompanied his owner to every class at Seton Hall University.

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5/12

Cybersecurity firm BrandShield has identified numerous websites that may look legitimate, but are not affiliated with the NBA.

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Unruly passengers on the rise internationally
6/12

There was an incident reported on one out of 568 flights in 2022, according to the International Air Transport Association.

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7/12

Scripps News visits a restaurant in St. Louis that claims to have invented the iconic appetizer some 80 years ago.

 | Ben Schamisso

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Allstate stops issuing property insurance policies in California
8/12

Costs and wildfires have reportedly caused Allstate to stop offering new property insurance to Californians after State Farm made a similar decision.

 | Justin Boggs

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9/12

A 13-year-old says her love for honey inspired her to better understand the global decline of the honeybee population.

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10/12

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11/12

Loan-level pricing adjustments are the government's way of raising prices for so-called "riskier" borrowers without putting a penalty on "safer" ones.

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12/12

Since 2018, billions of dollars in sports bets have been placed in 37 states following the Supreme Court's decision to legalize sports betting.

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Uber Eats sign
Uber Eats to deploy up to 2,000 robots to deliver food
Wendy Ramirez, founder of Spanish Sin Pena.
Grassroots program helps Latinx community reclaim Spanish and culture
Smiling baby
The 2023 Gerber Baby photo search has begun
Justin the service dog receives his diplomas at Seton Hall University, New Jersey.
Service dog receives surprise college diploma
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) shoots the ball.
Scammers trying to take advantage of NBA Finals excitement
Planes parked at an airport in New Delhi, India
Unruly passengers on the rise internationally
People dip toasted ravioli in marinara sauce
From tipsy mishap to iconic dish: How toasted ravioli came to be
The Allstate logo is displayed at an insurance office.
Allstate stops issuing property insurance policies in California
A young girl in a bee suit holds up a manmade hive
7th grader finds way to save honeybee populations
Mechanic Miguel Borrayo works on a car in Ogden, Utah.
Protect yourself from auto shop unauthorized repairs
A "for sale" sign is posted in front of a home.
Why is there controversy over mortgage fees?
Gamblers place bets in sports betting area.
As sports betting grows, is the integrity of sports at risk?

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