New York issues air quality alert days before World Cup final
Officials in New York and New Jersey issue an air quality health alert because of wildfire smoke just days before the World Cup final.
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Officials in New York and New Jersey issue an air quality health alert because of wildfire smoke just days before the World Cup final.
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