California drought shifts focus to pools and lawns
In Orange Calif drought groups clash over pools water use. Industry argues pools use less water than lawns after initial fill with covers reducing usage further. Water districts weighed bans on new pools but softened stance after industry input. Santa Margarita district abandoned pool bans and offers a calculator to aid efficient designs.
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Gentler Cancer Treatments Improve Child Survival
A study tracking over 34 000 childhood cancer survivors shows that reducing radiation doses and altering chemotherapy while avoiding certain drugs lowers long term side effects without hurting survival. Fifteen years after treatment, deaths from second cancers heart or lung problems declined, with overall survival improving. Dr Greg Armstrong of St Jude Children’s Research Hospital calls the findings welcome news.
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NSA powers lapse as Congress debates stalled surveillance law
The NSA suspended its phone records collection as Congress debates restoring expired surveillance authorities. Senator Rand Paul claimed credit for the expiration and urged donations, while Senate leaders McConnell and Republicans push amendments to reshape the House bill amid White House pressure.
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