In the year before the Los Angeles county wildfires, major fossil fuel companies fought hard against a bill that would have made them pay for climate disasters. This bill, known as the Polluters Pay Climate Cost Recovery Act of 2024, was aimed at requiring the state's biggest carbon polluters to con
Ever noticed how Minnesotans love chatting about the chilly winter weather? Well, get ready for a new term! The National Weather Service has decided to swap "wind chill" with "extreme cold. " Why the change? To make weather warnings easier to understand. Instead of "wind chill advisories, " you'll n
In the heart of Atlanta, the popular ABC drama 'Will Trent' is kicking off its third season with a bang. After the gripping cliffhanger from last season, special agent Will Trent is back in action, accompanied by new faces like Gina Rodriguez. One of the most exciting twists? Ramon Rodriguez, who pl
Imagine a day in LA. It's unusually dry, and the winds are insane. That was the recipe for the recent wildfires. The city hasn't seen much rain, creating lots of fuel for fires. Then, strong winds rushed in, spreading the flames lightning-fast. Meteorologists warned about these winds, but what made
Tesla has recently rolled out its refreshed 2025 Model Y in the Asia-Pacific region. This updated model, codenamed "Juniper, " comes with revamped styling to stay competitive with brands like Kia and Volvo. While it keeps the same chunky frame as previous models, the new Model Y boasts a slicker loo
You might think that the Dallas Cowboys' search for their next head coach would be simple and straightforward. But, with owner Jerry Jones at the helm, you know there's going to be some twists and turns along the way. One name that's been popping up is Jason Witten, a former Cowboys tight end who's
More than 50, 000 scientists and advocates have sent a petition to Congress, urging lawmakers to protect science and scientists under the incoming Trump administration. The petition, organized by the Union of Concerned Scientists, worries that Trump's policies could roll back decades of progress in
In the heart of California, firefighters battle the flames of the Sunset Fire. In the midst of this chaos, Viktor Makarskyy, the head of technology at GOES, finds his work hitting closer to home than ever. Makarskyy's invention, the GOES app, is a digital survival tool designed to help people in dis
The Dallas Cowboys are on the hunt for a new head coach. This time around, they have to follow a new rule, the Rooney Rule, which means they must interview at least two external minority candidates. Last time they looked for a coach, they hired Mike McCarthy. But now, McCarthy is out after five seas
Imagine this: US users, worried about a TikTok ban, are flocking to a Chinese app called Xiaohongshu, also known as RedNote. This app, started in 2013, is a big deal in China, but not so much outside it. Until now, that is. It's like Instagram, but with a twist – it's focused on user interests, not
