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7.3-magnitude earthquake off Chiapas felt from Mexico to El Salvador

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  • A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck the Pacific Ocean 36 miles off the coast of Chiapas, Mexico, on Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
  • No casualties or major damage were reported in Mexico, Guatemala, or El Salvador, though four people were injured in Chiapas, according to CNN.
  • Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said emergency protocols were activated and inspections for structural damage were underway in several states.
  • Guatemalan President Bernardo Arevalo said the quake caused landslides in the city of San Pedro La Laguna, but no major incidents were reported.
 2026-07-17 · 3 MIN READ

Wildfire smoke affects nearly every human body system, studies find

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  • Wildfire smoke affects nearly every system in the human body and kills tens of thousands of people annually, according to a review of medical studies by the Associated Press.
  • Within hours of exposure, ambulance runs for asthma cases spike, and emergency rooms within a day see surges in heart attacks, cardiovascular and lung problems, and mental health issues, doctors told the AP.
  • Pregnant women face increased risks of premature births and low-birth-weight babies who may develop lifelong breathing problems, studies show.
  • Long-term exposure to wildfire smoke has been linked to some cancers and dementia.
 2026-07-17 · 3 MIN READ
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