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How poor air quality impacts health, according to a doctor

Millions of people across the Eastern U.S. are facing dangerous air quality due to hundreds of wildfires in Canada. The haze has disrupted flights and prompted warnings to stay inside. Dr. Leonardo Trasande, children’s environmental health specialist, joins CBS News with tips to stay safe from the health risks associated with poor air quality. Source

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Sister of Saudi aid worker jailed for Twitter account speaks out

CBS News is learning new details about a federal lawsuit accusing Twitter of complicity in a brutal campaign of repression by Saudi Arabia. A Saudi aid worker who used an anonymous Twitter account to mock Saudi Arabia was arrested in 2018 and allegedly tortured. His American sister spoke with CBS News chief investigative correspondent Jim Axelrod. Source

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When will air quality improve on the East Coast?

Smoke traveling down from Canadian wildfires has caused the air quality in several states to reach hazardous levels. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports on how officials are mitigating the fires, and how much longer people can expect the smoke to last. Plus, CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson explains the science behind the sky turning orange. Source

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Hawaii’s Kīlauea erupting

Kīlauea, the volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island, is erupting. So far, the eruption does not pose a danger to any communities on the island. Source

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