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It's rescinding and reconsidering the limits on four other compounds. Despite these federal actions, local bans on these chemicals remain in effect.

That's Mariah Blake. She's an investigative journalist and the author of the book They Poisoned the World, Life and Death in the Age of Forever Chemicals. And she's my guest this week on Apple News in Conversation. Blake told me states are considering more limitations on these chemicals.

That's Mariah Blake. She's an investigative journalist and the author of the book They Poisoned the World, Life and Death in the Age of Forever Chemicals. And she's my guest this week on Apple News in Conversation. Blake told me states are considering more limitations on these chemicals.

That's Mariah Blake. She's an investigative journalist and the author of the book They Poisoned the World, Life and Death in the Age of Forever Chemicals. And she's my guest this week on Apple News in Conversation. Blake told me states are considering more limitations on these chemicals.

There's also thousands of pending lawsuits against the manufacturers of these chemicals. The company 3M has announced that it's going to stop all PFAS manufacturing by the end of this year. But if you're still concerned about your exposure, Blake offers some ways to protect yourself. One of her tips? Avoid locally caught freshwater fish.

There's also thousands of pending lawsuits against the manufacturers of these chemicals. The company 3M has announced that it's going to stop all PFAS manufacturing by the end of this year. But if you're still concerned about your exposure, Blake offers some ways to protect yourself. One of her tips? Avoid locally caught freshwater fish.

There's also thousands of pending lawsuits against the manufacturers of these chemicals. The company 3M has announced that it's going to stop all PFAS manufacturing by the end of this year. But if you're still concerned about your exposure, Blake offers some ways to protect yourself. One of her tips? Avoid locally caught freshwater fish.

To hear the rest of our conversation and a bunch more tips on how to protect yourself and your family from exposure, stick around after today's show. We'll have that queued up for you to listen to next. Music Before we let you go, a few other stories we're following. Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan pleaded not guilty yesterday to charges that she interfered with an immigration arrest.

To hear the rest of our conversation and a bunch more tips on how to protect yourself and your family from exposure, stick around after today's show. We'll have that queued up for you to listen to next. Music Before we let you go, a few other stories we're following. Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan pleaded not guilty yesterday to charges that she interfered with an immigration arrest.

To hear the rest of our conversation and a bunch more tips on how to protect yourself and your family from exposure, stick around after today's show. We'll have that queued up for you to listen to next. Music Before we let you go, a few other stories we're following. Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan pleaded not guilty yesterday to charges that she interfered with an immigration arrest.

Back in April, federal agents showed up outside her courtroom to arrest Eduardo Flores Ruiz, a Mexican immigrant who was in court that day related to state misdemeanor domestic battery charges. According to the criminal complaint, Dugan sent the ICE agents down the hall, and while they were away, she postponed the hearing and escorted Flores Ruiz and his lawyer through a jury exit.

Back in April, federal agents showed up outside her courtroom to arrest Eduardo Flores Ruiz, a Mexican immigrant who was in court that day related to state misdemeanor domestic battery charges. According to the criminal complaint, Dugan sent the ICE agents down the hall, and while they were away, she postponed the hearing and escorted Flores Ruiz and his lawyer through a jury exit.

Back in April, federal agents showed up outside her courtroom to arrest Eduardo Flores Ruiz, a Mexican immigrant who was in court that day related to state misdemeanor domestic battery charges. According to the criminal complaint, Dugan sent the ICE agents down the hall, and while they were away, she postponed the hearing and escorted Flores Ruiz and his lawyer through a jury exit.

Dugan argues that federal officials have no power to prosecute her. President Trump's administration has given ICE agents more power to make arrests at courthouses. As of May 6th, there have been 189 courthouse arrests since Trump retook office. That's double the pace of arrests made in 2024, according to Reuters.

Dugan argues that federal officials have no power to prosecute her. President Trump's administration has given ICE agents more power to make arrests at courthouses. As of May 6th, there have been 189 courthouse arrests since Trump retook office. That's double the pace of arrests made in 2024, according to Reuters.

Dugan argues that federal officials have no power to prosecute her. President Trump's administration has given ICE agents more power to make arrests at courthouses. As of May 6th, there have been 189 courthouse arrests since Trump retook office. That's double the pace of arrests made in 2024, according to Reuters.

Immigration advocates and some state courts have warned that this can disrupt court operations and dissuade people from accessing the legal system. Now to sports. The WNBA returns tonight with a brand new team in the mix. In fact, it's the first brand new team in nearly 20 years. The Golden State Valkyries are led by the league's first Asian-American head coach, Natalie Nakase.

Immigration advocates and some state courts have warned that this can disrupt court operations and dissuade people from accessing the legal system. Now to sports. The WNBA returns tonight with a brand new team in the mix. In fact, it's the first brand new team in nearly 20 years. The Golden State Valkyries are led by the league's first Asian-American head coach, Natalie Nakase.

Immigration advocates and some state courts have warned that this can disrupt court operations and dissuade people from accessing the legal system. Now to sports. The WNBA returns tonight with a brand new team in the mix. In fact, it's the first brand new team in nearly 20 years. The Golden State Valkyries are led by the league's first Asian-American head coach, Natalie Nakase.

And they'll have a tough road ahead, The Athletic explains, because the WNBA isn't very generous to new teams. They get no free agency perks and very little love in the college draft where brand new players to the league are available. How the team performs this year will be closely watched because there are more new teams coming, starting with Portland and Toronto in 2026.