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Poor air quality from Canadian wildfires can affect pets similarly to how it affects people.Experts recommend keeping pets' outdoor activities as short as possible on poor air quality days.Indoor activities like frozen treat toys can help keep dogs active and mentally engaged.Pet owners should watch for symptoms like coughing, sneezing, or labored breathing after smoke exposure.

Canadian wildfire smoke raises air quality concerns—how to protect your pets

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Wednesday, July 15, that it is now mandatory for all service members age 30 and older to test their testosterone levels every year. Younger service members have the option to get tested too.Hegseth said in a video titled "The High T Department of War” that service members found to have “testosterone deficiency” could choose to receive testosterone replacement therapy (TRT).

What Urologists Think of the Military’s New Testosterone Testing Policy

(NEXSTAR) – Smoke from Canadian wildfires was parked over a large swath of the U.S. on Friday, bringing hazardous air quality from the border near Minnesota down to D.C. Millions of people living in areas with unhealthy and hazardous air have been told to stay inside as much as possible until the smoke clears.

How long until the smoke clears? Updated forecast shows timeline for better air quality

A LONG-TIME thrift shopper was left in tears after discovering that a painting she bought at Goodwill for just $15.99 was worth tens of thousands of dollars.The original painting, which had been hanging over her bed for years, was appraised at an eye-watering $60,000 to $80,000 thanks to the artist who created it.

Shopper in TEARS after learning price of $15.99 painting she thrifted at Goodwill

HOUSTON — María Guadalupe García walked helplessly among the gravestones at Forest Park Lawndale, a funeral complex in Houston’s East End neighborhood.“It can’t be, they killed him without mercy,” said García, who had come to pay her last respects to Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, the Mexican immigrant and father of three who was shot and killed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during a traffic stop in Texas last week.

Anguish and disbelief at wake for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, killed by ICE in Houston

July 17 (UPI) -- Irish actor Brenda Fricker has died at age 81, BBC and USA Today confirmed Friday. Fricker's agent Phil Belfield, confirmed in a statement to both outlets.USA Today included that Fricker's death Thursday followed "a period of ill health."

'My Left Foot' Oscar winner Brenda Fricker dies at 81

President Donald Trump made a lot of claims in his primetime address on election integrity. Experts, including former US intel officials, are skepticalWASHINGTON − President Donald Trump touched on a wide array of issues in his July 16 address to the nation, from accusing China of meddling in U.S. elections to defeat him to significant domestic election vulnerabilities.

Trump's Chinese election meddling claims face skepticism. Here's why

President Trump on Friday said he met in the Oval Office with newly-appointed Sen. Darline Graham Nordone (R), the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R), and asked her to run in the special Republican primary for a full term in the South Carolina Senate seat.

Trump asks Lindsey Graham’s sister to run for Senate

President Donald Trump’s sweeping claims of foreign interference in elections and the vulnerability of voting to attacks aren’t fully backed up by the newly declassified files released by his administration.Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.

Newly declassified documents offer scant evidence for Trump’s election claims

Produce supplier Taylor Farms announced Friday it was voluntarily recalling iceberg lettuce after it was linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder joins with the latest.

What to know about the cyclosporiasis outbreak as Taylor Farms pulls iceberg lettuce

Burns and Herbert both earned a slice of history with their performances on FridayFor a second straight Open at Royal Birkdale, a major championship scoring record became a major storyline. Nine years after Branden Grace became the first player in major championship history to shoot 62, Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns both joined him on Friday in Round 2.

2026 Open scores: Sam Burns, Lucas Herbert tie major scoring record with 62s in Round 2 at Royal Birkdale

Another powerful new artificial intelligence model from China took the U.S. tech industry by surprise Friday, the latest sign that Chinese startups that publicly release their “open-source” AI technology are making the California titans of AI sweat.The newest Kimi K3 model from Beijing-based startup Moonshot, run by a Pink Floyd-loving entrepreneur who earned his doctorate in Pittsburgh, appears to be catching up to the best versions of Anthropic’s Claude and OpenAI’s ChatGPT.

Chinese AI model takes US tech industry by surprise with abilities rivaling Claude and ChatGPT

Tondra Madruga named as second victim in deadly capsizing as police continue search for two missing peoplePolice on Friday discovered the wreckage of a boat that sank this week in the San Francisco Bay after recovering the body of a missing person the day before.The body was identified as Tondra Madruga, 58, also known as Tondra Miller, the San Francisco medical examiner said.

San Francisco police find wreckage of boat that sank as body identified

President Trump criticized the U.S. election system and claimed China interfered in the 2020 election without providing any evidence during his primetime address. CBS News' Aaron Navarro, Jarred Hill and Anna Coren have more details.

Fact-checking Trump's repeated election fraud claims in primetime address

The U.S. Open champ and one of the pre-tournament favorites won't make the weekend at Royal BirkdaleThe 2026 Open Championship features a stacked leaderboard heading into the weekend. Lucas Herbert is a surprise on top, but the likes of Cameron Young, Bryson DeChambeau, Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm, Tommy Fleetwood and more lurk in the top 10 trying to chase down the Claret Jug.

2026 Open Championship cut line: Matt Fitzpatrick, Wyndham Clark headline stars to miss the weekend

A dashcam clip making the rounds on social media captures a roadside confrontation that starts with a slap and ends with a Cybertruck driver smashing off a driver’s car mirror in the middle of traffic.The footage, filmed from another vehicle stuck in slow-moving, multi-lane traffic on a sunny day, shows an older man in a pink long-sleeve shirt, shorts, and a baseball cap walking past the front of a parked Tesla Cybertruck.

Driver Walks Up and Slaps a Cybertruck Owner – The Response Is Caught on Dashcam

Adelaide-based Olympian was banned from driving for five years over Melissa Hoskins’ 2023 deathFormer professional cyclist Rohan Dennis faces a jail sentence after admitting he drove while disqualified over the events leading up to the death of his Olympian wife, Melissa Hoskins.A judge had previously warned the former Olympian he would be jailed if he drove while banned.

Cyclist Rohan Dennis pleads guilty to driving with suspended licence after crash that killed wife

A woman who refuses to be defined by her dwarfism has opened up about the realities of living with the condition, especially when it comes to dating—from the good, the bad to the downright creepy.Everyone knows that modern dating is challenging, but it certainly comes with extra difficulties for Ivy Angst of Miami, Florida.

Woman With Dwarfism Opens Up About Dating—and the Behavior She Can’t Ignore

That small pinhole sitting just above your ear, right at the crease where your face meets the cartilage, has been confusing people for generations. Some assume it’s an old piercing. Others assume it’s a dimple that landed in an odd spot. A quick look in the mirror won’t tell you much, because from the outside it’s barely there, just a tiny opening in the skin that looks like it leads nowhere.

Tiny Hole Above Your Ear? Here’s What an Ear Pit Really Means

A spokesperson for the park told PEOPLE they are continuing to “monitor conditions” ahead of their expected reopening tomorrowNEED TO KNOWSix Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor Chicago closed on Friday, July 17, due to hazardous air quality caused by Canadian wildfire smokeChicago recently had the worst air quality of any major city globally as wildfire smoke continues to impact millions in the U.S.

Six Flags Great America Temporarily Closes as Thick Smoke from Canadian Wildfires Engulfs Chicago Area

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President Donald Trump backed Sen. Darline Graham to run for a full term to replace her late brother, Lindsey Graham, as the Republican nominee for Senate in South Carolina. Finn Gomez / Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump endorsed Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C., in the special election to fill her late brother’s Senate seat for a full term.

Trump backs Sen. Darline Graham in primary to replace her late brother

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) blasted President Trump’s primetime speech on Thursday in which he cast doubt on the security of U.S. election systems, warning that the president would use it as a precursor to meddle in the upcoming midterms.Newsom likened the speech to the “ramblings of a mad king” in a 53-second video posted on social media, suggesting it presented a “legitimate” case for Trump’s removal under the 25th Amendment.

Newsom: Only thing missing from Trump speech was ‘tin foil’

The veteran Democratic strategist says anecdotal evidence of declining visible support could signal lower midterms turnoutVeteran Democratic strategist James Carville argued on Thursday that there seems to be a trend of less and less outspoken support for President Donald Trump, to the point where those left must be "world-class" buffoons.

Strategist James Carville says one key trend shows Republicans will not show up for the midterms

Ordinarily, a claim like the one President Donald Trump leveled at China in prime time this week might herald a major rupture in ties with Beijing.“The People’s Republic of China carried out what is believed to be the largest compromise of election data in history,” Trump declared Thursday from the East Room, sounding personally stung that, according to a minority view of intelligence, the country had tried to undermine his election chances in 2020.

Trump alleged China took US election data. Its leader is still planning for a lavish state visit to the US

Here’s how to avoid the nasty parasite that’s sweeping the country.This story is adapted from the Slatest newsletter. You can sign up here to get it in your inbox every day.An unpleasant sensation is sweeping the nation: vomiting and explosive diarrhea that can last for weeks.

Not Today, Explosive Diarrhea. Not Today.

Mullin questioned why the networks declined to air Trump's address presenting declassified intelligence on votingHomeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin blasted ABC and NBC on Friday for declining to air President Donald Trump's election-security address on their broadcast networks Thursday night, accusing the outlets of withholding information from Americans as the midterms approach.

DHS chief Markwayne Mullin blasts ABC, NBC over ‘shameful’ decision to skip Trump election speech

Yes, it sounds scary when you hear that any car is subject to a fire-risk recall, especially if you own an electric vehicle (EV). But the reality is that EVs rarely experience fire issues and are generally safer in this regard than their gas-fed counterparts.

Hyundai and Kia Recalling 14 EVs (Yes, 14) Over Fire Risk, Owners Told to Park Outside

One person has died in connection with a cluster of Legionnaires’ disease cases in New York City, Health Commissioner Dr. Alister Martin said Friday.As of Thursday night, 67 cases have been reported, and 12 people are hospitalized. Forty-three others were previously hospitalized but have been discharged.

One death reported in New York City Legionnaires’ disease cluster

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story:On December 1, 1974, TWA Flight 514 took off from a stopover in Columbus, Ohio, and headed for Washington National Airport in Washington D.C., but was soon diverted due to inclement weather.

A Plane Crash Killed 92 People—And Exposed a Major Government Secret

Tying roses horizontally can make for a dreamy, abundant displayGrown for their color, scent and form, roses are unsurprisingly hugely popular and widely grown. To get the best from your roses, it's recommended to irrigate, fertilize and prune, but there is something else you can do to encourage more blooms, which is to tie roses horizontally.