At Brown University, the debate over divesting from Israel has ignited a firestorm of opinions and actions. Last spring, billionaire Barry Sternlicht halted donations to his alma mater after the administration agreed to consider divestment. In August, 24 Republican state attorneys general warned aga
In Texas, there's a big problem: not enough qualified teachers. Southern Methodist University (SMU) has an idea to fix this. They've joined forces with Teach For America (TFA), a well-known group that helps people become teachers quickly. This partnership is all about giving Texas schools more good
The recent controversy surrounding the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education has highlighted a critical issue in governance - transparency. The state's attorney general office found that the board's chairperson, Craven, failed to provide sufficient notice of a panel discussion on
Voting in Katmai National Park's famed Fat Bear Week was underway Wednesday after a bear killed one of this year's competitors and delayed the bracket reveal by a day. Bear #469 attacked and killed bear #402 on Monday morning at Brooks River in the Alaska park, the National Park Service said in a re
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A peculiar weather incident in South Carolina has left experts scratching their heads. On Thursday, something extraordinary happened near Orangeburg County and Colleton County. A vehicle flipped over on Interstate 26, close to mile marker 140, and a tree blocked the road on Bells Highway. Authoritie
When Hurricane Helene hit Florida, it was a Category 4 storm with winds up to 140 mph. But the real story unfolded later in South Carolina's Midlands region. Two tornadoes, an EF-1 and an EF-0, touched down, causing damage and disruption despite their relatively weak strength. The first twister hit
Last month, the Midlands region of South Carolina experienced a sudden outbreak of tornadoes as Hurricane Helene hit. With at least six twisters confirmed and more possibly on the way, residents were caught off guard. Initially, people expected severe flooding to be the main threat from this storm.
It was a chaotic night when Hurricane Helene hit the Midlands, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The storm brought with it a total of nine tornadoes, which touched down in various parts of the region. The tornadoes were all classified as EF0 or EF1, the lowest levels on the National Weathe
The stormy weather on September 26-27, 2024, will be remembered for a long time. Hurricane Helene brought chaos to the area, leaving a trail of destruction and devastation. Nine tornadoes tore through the region, causing widespread damage and disrupting lives. But what was the extent of the destruct
