The Texas Hill Country is facing a tough situation after the Guadalupe River flood. The weather is not helping. July is known for its heat, and this year is no different. The sun is strong, and the air is humid. This makes working outside very hard. People are trying to clean up and find those who are still missing. The mess is huge. There are broken trees, rocks, a...
In the heart of Omaha, Nebraska, a meatpacking plant is trying to bounce back after a major immigration raid. Glenn Valley Foods, a place that has been packaging boxed beef for over 15 years, suddenly found itself in the spotlight. On a Thursday afternoon, the waiting area was packed with job seekers, many of whom spoke Spanish. Some were eager to start new jobs, whi...
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has reached a grim milestone. More than 55, 000 Palestinians have lost their lives in the past 20 months, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. This figure includes both civilians and combatants, with women and children making up over half of the casualties. The exact circumstances of many deaths remain...
Tornadoes have left a trail of destruction from Texas to Kentucky. The storms, which began four days ago, have claimed over two dozen lives and destroyed thousands of homes and buildings. The central US is now on high alert as more severe weather is expected. In St. Louis, the damage is extensive. A tornado on Friday caused significant harm to around 5, 000 buil...
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Avery County is facing a new challenge. With bridges washed away, over 20 residents are cut off from emergency services. This mountainous county, home to 18, 000 people, has already seen 400 residents displaced and 120 homes destroyed or severely damaged. Recovery efforts, like building temporary housing and clearing debris, have been...
Lawmakers in Congress are trying to agree on a bill to help communities hit by disasters. Both sides want to replenish disaster funds, but they can't agree on everything else. House Republican Tom Cole from Oklahoma says they need a strong package, but he's not sure about all the extra programs the administration wants. He thinks there should be more money for infras...
Get this, folks! One of the 43 monkeys that slipped away from a research facility in South Carolina has been safely found. The Yemassee Police Department shared the good news on Saturday, saying the primate was spotted around noon. Isn't that a relief? But hold on, because there's more to the story. The other monkeys, well, they're still out there! And get this, som...
Once upon a time, a computer engineer named James Howells from Britain made a huge error. In 2013, he accidentally threw away a hard drive that contained the key to unlock thousands of Bitcoins. This wasn't just any hard drive; it's now worth over $500 million! He realized his mistake but it was too late. The hard drive was buried in a local landfill. Howells now wa...
Ever heard of a solar storm affecting hurricane recovery? Well, that's what's happening now. Last night and today, space had a dramatic meltdown, creating a "severe" G4 geomagnetic storm. This storm lit up the sky with beautiful auroras across the U.S. But the fun didn't stop there. The storm is expected to continue into Friday, affecting recovery efforts for Hurrica...
Helene, a powerful storm, recently swept through western North Carolina, leaving behind significant damage. The historic Biltmore Estate, a popular tourist destination in Asheville, has shared an update on the situation. While the full extent of the damage is still being evaluated, it's clear that the estate's forested areas took a hit from strong winds. Crews are ac...