WEST ALTON, Mo. (AP) — Devastating flooding, driven in part by climate change, is taking an especially damaging toll on communities that once thrived along the banks of America’s most storied river. Flooding has pushed people out of their homes near the Mississippi River at a roughly 30% higher rate than the U.S. as a whole, according to data provided …

There has been plenty of reporting over the last several months about the surge in absences among America’s schoolchildren since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The most recent national data shows that roughly 26% of public school students were chronically absent from school in 2023 — a substantial increase from 15% prior to the pandemic. And yet, according to …

All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Footwear News may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Hey Dude has tapped Lee for its latest collaborative effort inspired by a coastal vibe. The summer-centric campaign features Hey Dude brand ambassador and “Outer …