Tom Barron from AAA Northern New England discussed the dangers of impaired driving on New Year’s Eve, emphasizing the importance of responsible planning. Despite the availability of ride-sharing services, roadway fatalities remain high, with approximately 39,000 deaths in the U.S. last year. Barron highlighted the need for designated drivers and pre-planned safe transportation options. He also stressed the role of hosts in managing alcohol consumption at parties and ensuring guests have safe rides home. The conversation underscored the necessity of proactive planning to prevent impaired driving incidents and promote road safety.
Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.
A new study suggests that El Ninos — the natural climatic chaos agent that pops up periodically and spikes global temperatures — are getting stronger because of human-caused climate change.
Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced the deaths Tuesday. They did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that they lived in Lancaster County, west of Philadelphia.
