About 40% of the nation’s weather forecast offices have significant staffing vacancies. Critics say the shortfalls could affect key public safety services.
Several cities, including Houston, San Antonio and Austin, could set new daily temperature records. And there will be little relief in the coming days.
The Environmental Protection Agency plans to roll back limits on some harmful chemicals roughly a year after the Biden administration set national standards.
The health secretary said he brought back 328 employees at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, including those overseeing coal miner and 9/11 screenings.
