Europe aims to cut down on forever chemicals, but one big exception could ruin the plan. PFAS are man-made compounds that never break down. They linger in water, soil, and even our bodies. The EU wants to limit their spread, yet factories can still pump out endless amounts under current rules. The
North Carolina has officially labeled 82 counties as disaster zones because of extreme drought. This move helps local farmers get financial support to survive the tough conditions. The problem started months ago when rain stopped coming. Usually, late-season storms provide much-needed water, but thi
Towson Town Center now has one in four storefronts sitting empty. Stoney River Steakhouse plans to shut its doors on June 26, joining Apple, Capitol Luggage, Banana Republic, Tommy Bahama, and Madewell, which all left recently. The exodus shows how malls everywhere face a triple threat: shoppers now
When a filmmaker meets someone who says his movie changed their life, he feels the power of ideas. The film that sparked this meeting was released in 2006 and has already reached millions. It used a clear, simple message about heat and ice to show people that the planet is in danger. The movie’s inf
Porn use is everywhere online, but the problems it causes aren’t equally understood. Some people feel they watch too much or it messes with their life, yet research mostly looks at small, similar groups. Most studies don’t dig into why some folks struggle more than others. A big idea called the Mor
Natural gas prices nudged lower this week as warmer-than-usual air spread across much of the country. With fewer homes firing up furnaces and less demand from power plants, buyers have little reason to rush and bid up prices. At the same time, the nation’s storage tanks are already brimming, runnin
The United States is stepping up as the chair of the Group of 20 (G20) to organize more meetings that will focus on how the war in the Middle East is hurting food supplies and fertilizer availability. The U. S. wants other major economies, including Russia and China, to act together with the Interna
Every spring, Virginia Beach turns into a stage for something bigger than just a good time. A night of music, food, and celebration brings people together to raise money for kids born with cleft lips and palates. The event is more than a party—it’s a fundraiser for a group that fixes these birth def
Back in the ’80s, comedy was like a pizza with just cheese—everyone expected a plain slice and didn’t ask for toppings. Then Eddie Murphy walked in and started adding funny meat, extra sauce, and a side of personality. Instead of playing characters that faded into the background like cardboard cutou
A new study shows that lightweight expanded clay aggregates, a common building material, are flooding Portugal’s beaches. Researchers walked along 50‑meter stretches of shore at eight different spots around Aveiro, from open ocean dunes to sheltered lagoon edges and a busy port channel. At eve
