Flood risk is widespread in the U.S. Few people have insurance for it
Climate change is increasing the risk of dangerous floods. But people often balk at the cost of flood insurance, especially since many doubt they need protection. (Image credit: Ronaldo Schemidt)Continue Reading
Why America’s still freezing — even as the world heats up
Even in a warming climate, brutal cold snaps still hammer parts of the U.S., and a new study uncovers why. High above the Arctic, two distinct polar vortex patterns — both distorted and displaced — play a major role in steering icy air toward different regions. One sends it plungingContinue Reading
Hundreds of Alligator Alcatraz Prisoners Have No Criminal Charges
Traitor 47 claimed that “Alligator Alcataraz” would hold the “most vicious people on the planet.” But in reality, it’s holding hundreds of people with no criminal record at all, according to records obtained by The Miami Herald and Tampa Bay Times. More than 250 of the nearly 750 people currentlyContinue Reading
The Traitor on Putin: ‘I don’t want to say he’s an assassin, but he’s a tough guy’
President Traitor 47 expressed growing anger with Russian President Vladimir Putin over his resistance to end the war in Ukraine. “I don’t want to say he’s an assassin, but he’s a tough guy,” The Traitor said as he announced new measures targeting Russia over its ongoing war. #The Traitor Subscribe:Continue Reading
The Silent Elevator: Why Smarter Vertical Logistics Are Redefining Construction
There’s something profoundly humbling about standing on the edge of a rising skyline. As someone who’s worked on construction sites, I’ve often pausedhard hat tilted back, sun in my eyesto watch a concrete column climb into the clouds. But behind every floor poured, every window fitted, there’s a hidden storyContinue Reading
Air Pollution Can Speed Aging, New Study Finds, but Measuring Other Factors Is Challenging
Considering environmental factors is critical to understanding what drives the physical and cognitive declines, the researchers find in broad survey. By Chad Small Delaying the aging process is a huge business, with anti-aging creams and brain health supplements claiming to slow physical and mental aging contributing to a multibillion dollarContinue Reading
Happy International Nonbinary Day 2025!
Happy International Nonbinary Day! We’re celebrating as we do with great books starring nonbinary protagonists or love interests. For even more recs, check out past years’ posts! Children’s Robin’s Worlds by Rainie Oet (text) and Mathias Ball (illustration) A nonbinary child is whisked off on a spellbinding adventure for theirContinue Reading
Sesame Workshop responds after hackers post antisemitic messages on Elmo’s X account
Sesame Workshop, the production company behind “Sesame Street,” said Monday morning that it was working to regain “control” of Elmo’s X account after a hacker accessed the page., (NEXSTAR) – Sesame Workshop, the production company behind “Sesame Street,” said Monday morning that it was working to regain “control” of Elmo’sContinue Reading
Bitcoin soars to new all-time high as US lawmakers focus on pro-crypto legislation
Bitcoin continued its rapid climb and hit another all-time high Monday as U.S. lawmakers begin a week focused on passing pro-crypto legislation. Data from CoinMarketCap showed bitcoin climbed above $123,000 early Monday, up from about $108,000 only a week ago. The world’s oldest and most popular cryptocurrency is currently theContinue Reading
Former Nigerian President Buhari to be buried in hometown on Tuesday
Muhammadu Buhari, who was the country’s democratic leader between 2015 and 2023, died aged 82 in London on Sunday., Muhammadu Buhari, who was the country’s democratic leader between 2015 and 2023, died aged 82 in London on Sunday. Nigeria’s former President Muhammadu Buhari will be buried in his hometown ofContinue Reading
England beat Jadeja, India in third Test at Lord’s to take 2-1 series lead
England survived a courageous second innings fightback by India’s Ravindra Jadeja on the final day of the third Test., England survived a courageous second innings fightback by India’s Ravindra Jadeja on the final day of the third Test at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. England beat India by 22 runsContinue Reading
Joe Biden Slams Republicans As ‘Liars’ For Raising Questions About His Clemency Decisions
In a rare interview with The New York Times, the former president defended his use of a scrutinized device., Read MoreContinue Reading
Wall Street Journal Issues Scathing Summer Request For The Traitor: ‘For The Good Of The Nation’
The newspaper’s conservative editorial board also hit the president with a cold truth about his tariff strategy., Read MoreContinue Reading