In 1772, Rhode Island colonists looted and burned Britain’s HMS “Gaspee.” After 250 years, marine archaeologists have confirmed that they will renew the search for the ship’s sunken wreckage. British and colonial relations collapsed in the 1760s. […]
Tornadoes caused damage in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and other states, last week. Multiple deaths, dozens of injuries, and tremendous property damage were reported as a vicious storm front tore through the South. Tornadoes create Earth’s strongest winds. […]
Wild packs of wolves have returned to California after a century. They originated in Yellowstone, Idaho, and Montana before heading to northern California. Wolves are adaptable and even necessary. […]
Clams and oysters are bivalves that filter water through their bodies. Clams even have a small foot-like muscle that helps them burrow into soft sand. One clam may pay off big for a New Jersey couple. […]
A drought in the United States hasn’t been rivaled since at least 800 C.E. The Southwest has suffered an exceptional dry period during the last 20 years, with an especially brutal summer in 2021. Drought comes in many deadly forms. […]
A 2,000-mile storm of rain, snow, ice, and winds crippled the United States last week. Thousands of flights were canceled, homes lost heat, and roads iced over in the South, Midwest, and along the Atlantic. So-called “lake-effect snow” exacerbates things. […]
The U.S. Supreme Court has persevered through American history. From the Constitutional Convention to the present day, it has remained a vital part of government. Justice Stephen G. Breyer has announced his retirement. […]
“Stop, Drop and Roll” is one step of fire safety, but others await. Recognizing the trends in residential fires and taking steps to prevent them is vital. Lethal fires in Philadelphia and the Bronx show the dangers of fires. […]
Labor unions in the United States date back around 200 years to the Industrial Revolution. Industrial workers organized to protest, strike, and demand fairer treatment throughout the 19th century. A Starbucks in New York unionized Thursday. […]
Drinking water at an elementary school near Pearl Harbor tested positive for petroleum. The tainted water supply, linked to a Navy storage facility, affects a total of 93,000 people. Water treatment usually cleans raw water. […]
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