Hurricane Milton is about to hit Florida, and communities are still recovering from Hurricane Helene. This has sparked discussions about a conservative plan called Project 2025, which could change the way we get weather warnings. This plan, developed by conservative groups, wants to make big changes
You might think that a 24/7 breakfast chain like Waffle House wouldn’t have much to do with serious storm tracking. But think again! In the South, when a big storm hits, the status of your local Waffle House can tell you a lot. If it’s open, even with a limited menu, it’s a good sign the storm isn’t
The road to a Nobel Prize in Physics is often long and filled with obstacles, as illustrated by the experiences of laureates Andrea Ghez, Anne L'Huillier, and Donna Strickland. On average, it takes 28 years between publishing a discovery and receiving the prestigious award. Despite facing numerous s
JPMorgan has some interesting news for investors. They think EVgo, a company that owns and runs fast electric vehicle chargers, might see its stock value jump by nearly 80%. This is due to their unique business model. On Thursday, the firm raised their rating on EVgo's shares from neutral to overwei
In Atlanta, Georgia, a woman named Amanda Kinsey is facing opposition from Mattel, the company that owns Barbie. The issue? The name of her restaurant, "Amanda's BarBeeQue." Kinsey has been running her business since 2017 without any problems until she decided to trademark the name. That’s when thin
Did you know that there’s a way to clean up power plant exhaust before it hits the air? It’s called carbon capture and storage, or CCS for short. Here’s how it works: special liquids called amines scrub away CO2 from the exhaust gases. Sounds great, right? Well, not so fast. Businesses that sell en
Rotterdam's International Film Festival has just welcomed a new face. Marten Rabarts, formerly of the New Zealand International Film Festival, is now leading IFFR Pro. This role involves promoting Dutch film culture worldwide and running programs like CineMart and Rotterdam Lab. He'll work with the
A mayor in Tennessee, Glenn Jacobs, recently spoke out against rumors circulating about the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) response to Hurricane Helene. He warned that these false claims could make recovery efforts more challenging. Jacobs, known for his wrestling career, posted on soc
The much-awaited sequel to the 2019 blockbuster Joker, titled Joker: Folie à Deux, has made history in an unexpected way. It's the first Hollywood comic book movie to receive a D CinemaScore from audiences. This score, along with poor exit polls, suggests that many people aren’t happy with how the f
Todd Phillips' new movie, Joker: Folie à Deux, is facing a tough start at the box office. On its first day (October 4), it only made $20 million, including $7 million from early screenings. Experts think it won't even reach $50 million for its opening weekend. Part of the problem might be that
