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. […]
An Alamo site renovation continues despite efforts to preserve the burial grounds. Several pleas to have the site designated as a historically significant cemetery have, so far, fallen on deaf ears. The state of Texas is focusing on the famous 1836 Battle of the Alamo. […]
Pharmacy chains played a part in the opioid crisis, a jury decided. Plaintiffs in the case, which was heard in Ohio, claim that pharmacy chains ignored opioid crisis red flags for years. Opioid use by individuals without a prescription was also a factor. […]
In an ironic twist, a corruption expert has been sentenced for money laundering. Former University of Miami professor Bruce Bagley received six months for laundering $2.5 million and keeping a commission of $192,000. Money laundering makes illicit funds look legitimate. […]
Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in the United States today. Whether we’re basting a turkey, bent over a stovetop of side dishes, giving thanks for what we have, or avoiding a relative all day, Thanksgiving is as much ritual as holiday. It started 80 years before the pilgrims broke bread with American Indians. […]
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