Tallest Building in the U.S. and 13 Other Stunning Skyscrapers
We’ll kick things off with a countdown of the tallest buildings in the U.S., starting with the king of the skyline. These are the giants that define their cities and inspire awe. 1. One World Trade Center: 1,776 ft (541.3 m) One World Trade Center. Alexander Spatari / Getty Images Towering over Lower Manhattan, thisContinue Reading
Teeny tardigrades can survive space and lethal radiation. Scientists may finally know how.
An image of a tardigrade as seen under a microscope. (Image credit: Steve Gschmeissner/Science Photo Library/Getty Images) Tardigrades , the ubiquitous microscopic animals that resemble gummy bears with eight legs, are renowned for their ability to survive some of the harshest environmental conditions for decades without food and water. These hardy animals can easily endureContinue Reading
New Congress brings churn in health policy leadership
Congress’ most influential health panels will see dramatic changes next year, with several advocates on specific issues like mental health, Medicare and drug pricing retiring or losing their reelection bids. The biggest changes will be in store at the House Energy and Commerce Committee, whose wide-ranging jurisdiction includes health insurance…Continue Reading
New York City revives congestion pricing plan to end gridlock
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul OK’d a first-in-the-nation congestion pricing plan that would charge $9 to most vehicles entering Manhattan during peak hours., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
Jasmine Crockett Lays Bare The Stunning Hypocrisy Of The Traitor’s Unqualified Picks
“If anybody is surprised, then I say you haven’t been paying attention,” the Texas lawmaker said., Read MoreContinue Reading
Democrat Janelle Bynum Defeats Oregon GOP Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer
Bynum, a three-term state legislator, flipped back a congressional seat that Democrats had previously held for years., Read MoreContinue Reading
The Onion buys Alex Jones’ Infowars at bankruptcy auction for undisclosed sum
InfoWars founder Alex Jones speaks to the media outside Waterbury Superior Court during his trial on September 21, 2022 in Waterbury, Connecticut. (Joe Buglewicz/Getty Images) The Onion, a satirical news site that satirizes current affairs and the journalists who cover it, said on Thursday that it had won the bankruptcyContinue Reading
RISC-V Mainboard for Framework Laptop 13 Available from $199
Framework make the most exciting laptops around —I don’t own one to be able to say they’re good, but the modular components, and upgradeable and repairable ethos is unlike anything else. As news earlier this year that owners would be able to swap their Intel-based mainboard for a RISC-V mainboardContinue Reading
Where flood policy helps most — and where it could do more
Flooding, including the devastation caused recently by Hurricane Helene, is responsible for $5 billion in annual damages in the U.S. That’s more than any other type of weather-related extreme event. To address the problem, the federal government instituted a program in 1990 that helps reduce flood insurance costs in communitiesContinue Reading
Study evaluates impacts of summer heat in U.S. prison environments
When summer temperatures spike, so does our vulnerability to heat-related illness or even death. For the most part, people can take measures to reduce their heat exposure by opening a window, turning up the air conditioning, or simply getting a glass of water. But for people who are incarcerated, freedomContinue Reading
Israel’s maximalist demands unlikely to lead to ceasefire with Hezbollah
Israel says it is open to a ceasefire with Hezbollah, but analysts say no truce is on the horizon., Beirut, Lebanon – As Israel sends mixed messages about a ceasefire with the Lebanese group Hezbollah, analysts say the war is likely to intensify in the coming months. On November 6,Continue Reading
South African authorities blockade illegal mine with 4,000 people inside
South African authorities are blocking supplies for an estimated 4,000 people who are underground in an illegal mine., NewsFeed South African authorities are denying deliveries of food, water, and other basics to an estimated 4,000 people who are underground in an illegal gold mine. Published On 14 Nov 2024,2024-11-14 16:46:00,ReadContinue Reading