A significant weather event is unfolding in British Columbia's central and northern Interior regions. On October 22, Environment Canada alerted residents of Prince George, Cariboo, Chilcotin, Stuart-Nechako, 100 Mile House, and the Lakes District to prepare for a day of strong winds. The cause? A p
Tinder is taking a big step to make sure people are who they say they are. Soon, new users in the U. S. will have to prove their identity with a quick video selfie. This feature, called Face Check, makes sure the person in the video matches the profile picture. If they pass, they get a special badge
The U. S. Energy Department is planning to announce by the end of December which companies will receive around 19. 7 metric tons of surplus plutonium from the Cold War era. This plutonium will be used to make fuel for nuclear reactors. Applications from companies are due by November 21. This plan i
A big egg recall is happening right now. Over 6 million eggs from Black Sheep Egg Company are being pulled from stores. The U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found salmonella in their Arkansas plant. Salmonella is a bacteria that can make people very sick. The eggs were sent to stores and su
A man from Georgia is in big trouble. He threatened to cause harm at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. He even showed up with a powerful gun and lots of bullets. His name is Billy Joe Cagle. He is 49 years old. He has been in trouble with the law before. Cagle was talking to someone
A recent incident raised eyebrows when a weather balloon might have caused a crack in a United Airlines plane's windshield. The flight, heading from Denver to Los Angeles, had to make an unexpected stop in Salt Lake City. This event has sparked discussions about the safety of weather balloons and th
Listeria, a sneaky bacteria, has been causing trouble in Australia over the past decade. It's a big deal because it can make people very sick, especially those who are already vulnerable. From 2012 to 2022, there were 12 outbreaks of listeria, affecting 94 people and sadly, leading to 20 deaths. Tha
A United Airlines flight had a close call recently. The plane, heading from Denver to Los Angeles, was cruising at 36, 000 feet over Utah when it seemed to hit a weather balloon. This unexpected encounter cracked the windshield, leading to an emergency landing in Salt Lake City. Fortunately, the 134
Lead poisoning is a serious issue, and health experts in La Crosse County are stepping up efforts to ensure kids are safe. With Child Wellness Month and National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week underway, the focus is on educating families about the risks. Older homes with lead-based paint are a majo
Chennai's roads are busy with motorcycles. But not all riders wear helmets. Why? A study looked into this. It wanted to see how much riders know about helmets. And what they think about using them. Helmets save lives. They cut down head injuries and deaths in crashes. But many riders still don't us
