Energy companies are investing heavily in natural gas power plants, betting they’ll stay profitable for decades. But here’s the catch—renewable energy is getting cheaper by the year, and soon, running a new gas plant might cost more than powering it. Gas plants once looked like a smart upgrade from
Alaska is spending weeks debating a pipeline that keeps changing shape. The project, now pushed by a private firm that took a majority stake last year, promises to carry gas 800 miles from the North Slope to a plant near Kenai. Supporters call it a jobs engine and a step toward energy security, but
Two young men in San Diego recently attacked a mosque, killing three people before turning their guns on themselves. Their shared online hate for religion likely fueled the attack, though investigators haven’t pinned down a single motive yet. The suspects met online first, then met in person, raisin
The U. S. is dealing with a strange weather mix this week. Some areas face heavy storms while others swelter under unexpected heat. Millions from Texas to the Midwest could see strong winds, hail, and flash floods. Meanwhile, states along the East Coast are hitting record-breaking temperatures in th
La Paz’s banks hit pause Tuesday, shutting doors as street battles raged across the city. Unions, miners, and transport workers marched again, demanding the president ditch his cost-cutting plans and lower rising prices. Some protesters shouted for his removal, a sharp turn from the long stretch of
Scientists are taking a closer look at two types of chemicals we encounter daily and how they could be influencing teenagers' bodies in unexpected ways. PFAS and phthalates are found in everything from non-stick pans to plastic toys and personal care products. These substances are so common that nea
Starting this spring, Ottawa County drivers face a rolling series of detours while crews upgrade aging pipes and potholed roads. In Port Sheldon Township, 160th Avenue at Van Buren Street vanished for a water-line upgrade that won’t finish until late May. Commuters now snake through quieter side str
The buzz around peptides online is hard to miss these days. People see them everywhere—influencers claim they can erase wrinkles, build muscle, or even boost the immune system. But behind the flashy promises, health experts are raising alarms. The excitement started with medications like Ozempic, wh
Paul, a 29-year-old finance manager in Mansfield, earns $120, 000 a year but doesn’t live in Boston. Instead, he’s in Cumberland, Rhode Island, a cheaper spot just outside Massachusetts. His biggest monthly costs? A $2, 200 mortgage and a $1, 100 car payment. He bought his house early in the pandemi
A fresh effort is now underway to tackle crime on Chicago's bus and train systems. A mix of local and federal agencies have teamed up to form a special task force. This group includes police from Cook County, Chicago, and federal levels, plus transit officials from the CTA, Metra, and Pace. Their ma
