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. […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
(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…
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Whistleblowers can play a critical role in exposing wrongdoing, safety risks and fraud. From government agencies to Wall Street to emerging industries like artificial intelligence, insiders must navigate a complex web of laws and procedures to safely share information. “Ninety-five percent of whistleblowers think they’re going to get a handshake for reporting a violation. It’s […]
