FEMA has been burning through its disaster funds at a lightning pace. In just over a week, they spent about $9 billion of their recently allocated $20 billion. Why the rush? The agency is dealing with back-to-back hurricanes Helene and Milton, plus a whole list of other disasters like wildfires, flo
Ever wondered who the world considers the most handsome men? A facial cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Julian De Silva, used the ancient Greek Golden Ratio of Beauty to find out. This ratio is said to be the perfect measure of physical beauty. With new computer mapping techniques, De Silva analyzed faces to se
San Francisco, known for its steep hills and diverse population, has been a launchpad for women in politics. Dianne Feinstein, the longest-serving female senator, rose to power after the assassination of Mayor George Moscone. She was followed by Barbara Boxer, who entered the Senate with Feinstein i
Delta Air Lines is looking ahead to a promising fourth quarter. The airline expects to make more money than last year, thanks to steady travel demand and lots of bookings for the holiday season. On Thursday, it said its adjusted earnings per share for the fourth quarter might be between $1.60 and $1
Hurricane Milton is about to hit Florida, and communities are still recovering from Hurricane Helene. This has sparked discussions about a conservative plan called Project 2025, which could change the way we get weather warnings. This plan, developed by conservative groups, wants to make big changes
You might think that a 24/7 breakfast chain like Waffle House wouldn’t have much to do with serious storm tracking. But think again! In the South, when a big storm hits, the status of your local Waffle House can tell you a lot. If it’s open, even with a limited menu, it’s a good sign the storm isn’t
The road to a Nobel Prize in Physics is often long and filled with obstacles, as illustrated by the experiences of laureates Andrea Ghez, Anne L'Huillier, and Donna Strickland. On average, it takes 28 years between publishing a discovery and receiving the prestigious award. Despite facing numerous s
JPMorgan has some interesting news for investors. They think EVgo, a company that owns and runs fast electric vehicle chargers, might see its stock value jump by nearly 80%. This is due to their unique business model. On Thursday, the firm raised their rating on EVgo's shares from neutral to overwei
In Atlanta, Georgia, a woman named Amanda Kinsey is facing opposition from Mattel, the company that owns Barbie. The issue? The name of her restaurant, "Amanda's BarBeeQue." Kinsey has been running her business since 2017 without any problems until she decided to trademark the name. That’s when thin
Did you know that there’s a way to clean up power plant exhaust before it hits the air? It’s called carbon capture and storage, or CCS for short. Here’s how it works: special liquids called amines scrub away CO2 from the exhaust gases. Sounds great, right? Well, not so fast. Businesses that sell en
