Thousands of Americans are heading to beaches this Labor Day weekend, but many face swimming advisories due to unsafe levels of fecal contamination from bacteria, affecting locations from Florida to Maine. A report revealed that nearly two-thirds of U.S. beaches tested experienced unsafe contamination levels at least once, largely due to outdated sewage systems and severe weather events.
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Archdiocese agrees to $230M settlement in clergy sex abuse case, attorneys say
The New Orleans Archdiocese has proposed a $230 million settlement for survivors of clergy sexual abuse, following prior claims of a $179.2 million offer deemed insufficient by attorneys for the survivors. If accepted by two-thirds of the survivors by late October, payments could begin next year, with ongoing concerns about the archdiocese's accountability and the emotional toll on survivors. Want More Context? 🔎
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