CNN — Millions of people in the US are under air quality alerts as smoke from raging Canadian wildfires sweeps down the East Coast. Some schools in New York and Washington are canceling outdoor activities, and airports are facing delays or ground stops due to poor visibility. Smoke can also cause health problems such as difficulty breathing, burning eyes, dizziness, headache or nausea. Doctors say people whose symptoms are getting worse should get medical attention. Here’s what they want everyone to know about staying healthy and avoiding problems when the air is thick with smoke. Why does wildfire smoke make…

An influencer who paid $900 for a ‘rare’ breed of cat from an animal rescue center has claimed she was ‘scammed’ after a DNA test revealed the feline is just a standard tabby. Chloe Mitchell, 23, from Michigan, started to suspect her new pet might not be everything the shelter had described her as after sharing a video on TikTok. Although adorable, her followers couldn’t believe the cat named Puka was a fifth-generation ‘super rare’ African Savannah as the breed looks similar to a cheetah and they encouraged her to get a DNA test. In a new post, Chloe reveals…