Winter tornado threat persists as experts warn of seasonal risks
Tornadoes remain among the most complex and least understood weather phenomena. Scientists still lack full answers about how they form, how they sustain themselves and why they dissipate. Wind speeds can range from about 60 mph to more than 300 mph. Tornadic activity typically tapers off after the summer months, but the threat doesn’t disappear. […]
Virtual reality helps people stay sober when the “real world” gets too real
With holiday stress on the rise and alcohol consumption climbing, a North Texas addiction recovery center is turning to virtual reality to help patients stay sober. The process even recreates boozy scents to help prepare them for the triggering situations. A study by the American Psychological Association found that 38% of people said their stress […]
Detox from social media 1 week at a time. Your brain will thank you.
If you were to give up social media for one week, what are you afraid you’d miss out on? A cool event in your neighborhood or that moment’s viral meme? An announcement from your favorite celebrity? For all the things you might miss, a new study suggests that you could stand to gain much more. […]
The ‘travel team trap’ that’s sapping parents’ time and bank accounts
The ultimate example of how big the youth sports club and travel team culture has grown in the U.S. can be found every July in Blaine, Minnesota. The Target USA Cup is a youth soccer tournament that bills itself as the largest in the Western Hemisphere. It hosts over 1,200 teams and 16,000 players from […]
BBC loses $1.3 billion in 2024 as subscribers drop, people stop paying
The BBC is losing more subscribers as well as struggling to get some of the ones they have to pay their bills. A recent Parliament report on the British public broadcaster said that attrition and delinquent subscribers have cost it more than 1.1 billion pounds, or $1.3 billion. A report from Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee […]
Publicly Owned Train Operators – The UK’s Accessibility Roadmap Highlghts Public Train Operators (TrendHunter.com)
(TrendHunter.com) The UK government recently published the Accessibility Roadmap, a document that “outlines a long-term vision for a more accessible railway.” The material highlighted how train operators in public…
Being a certified ‘woman-owned’ business was once an asset. That math is changing
Erin LaCombe found a specialized niche for her firm, but it’s far from a safe harbor. Like many small business owners, she gained a competitive advantage by earning an official stamp of approval validating her firm’s status as woman-owned. Now, the value of such stamps — known as certifications — is being challenged by abrupt […]
Dangerous imported AI toys on the market this holiday season: Report
Approaching the holiday shopping season, the U.S. Public Interest Research Group, or PIRG, has published its annual “Trouble in Toyland” report. The report shows the biggest dangers in children’s toys have shifted from lead to things like AI. So, what should parents be looking out for? AI dangers in Toyland Artificial intelligence continues to penetrate […]
Hegseth sees congressional criticism over alleged drug boat ‘double tap’ attack
Some members of Congress have criticized Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth over a story citing anonymous sources, saying he ordered a second strike on survivors from a suspected drug-trafficking boat that had been destroyed. A Pentagon spokesman denies the accusations, calling it “completely false.” The Washington Post’s Friday story spoke to multiple anonymous sources who […]
