The U.S. House of Representatives is taking a break from its summer vacation to vote on a stimulus bill that would restore jobs in classrooms nationwide. The $26 billion measure would give states money to re-hire laid-off teachers and other state and local workers. As many as 300,000 jobs could be restored with the new funding. Source Link
A week of temperatures near 100 degrees and smog created by wildfires are being blamed for hundreds of deaths each day in Moscow. News agencies say carbon monoxide and other pollutants are well above safe levels in the Russian capital. Most homes in Russia are not equipped with air conditioning and residents must keep windows open for relief from the heat. Source Link
Health experts are advising pet owners not to feed the dog or cat where family meals are prepared. That’s because of the risk of salmonella poisoning from dry pet food. CDC investigators say a number of outbreaks in recent years have been linked to contamination in dry dog or cat food. Keeping pet food dishes clean and away from small children can reduce the risk. Source Link
A week of temperatures near 100 degrees and smog created by wildfires are being blamed for hundreds of deaths each day in Moscow. News agencies say carbon monoxide and other pollutants are well above safe levels in the Russian capital. Most homes in Russia are not equipped with air conditioning and residents must keep windows open for relief from the heat. Source Link
Health experts are advising pet owners not to feed the dog or cat where family meals are prepared. That’s because of the risk of salmonella poisoning from dry pet food. CDC investigators say a number of outbreaks in recent years have been linked to contamination in dry dog or cat food. Keeping pet food dishes clean and away from small children can reduce the risk. Source Link
