How much rain does California need to put an end to its worst drought in 1,200 years? Let’s just say it’s a hell of a lot. Therefore, even with the past week’s respectable rainfall, the state’s drought picture hasn’t improved one drop. Areas in Southern California have seen as little as 5% of their annual rainfall, with the most fortunate areas seeing only 75%. In Northern California, snow packs remain less than half full of what they usually are this time of year. 80% of the … [Read more...]
Detroit had highest homicide rate in 2013, says FBI
November 11, 2021 By
In 2013, among the nation’s larger cities, Detroit, MI had the highest homicide rate, according to FBI crime statistics released Monday. The Motor City saw 316 homicides last year, which, with a population of about 700, 000, gave the city about 45 homicides per 100,000 residents. However, the Detroit Police Department actually reported 333 criminal homicides in 2013, additionally, U.S. Census Bureau data recognized the city’s population at roughly 688,000, Therefore, Motown’s homicide … [Read more...]
World Trade Center reopens after 13 years
November 3, 2021 By
13 years after the 9/11 attacks, the new World Trade Center has opened for business, marking an emotional milestone for New York City and all of the United States. On Monday, staffers for the publishing company, Conde Nast, began working at the resurrected 1 World Trade Center. At 104-stories, the brilliant building is officially the tallest building in the country. Conde Nast became the first commercial tenants in the $3.9-billion structure, but more will soon … [Read more...]
No Asian carp DNA found in Great Lakes after additional testing
October 27, 2021 By
Weeks after a test revealed genetic material from Asian carp in a river that flows into Lake Michigan, additional testing of 200 samples found no DNA evidence of the invasive species near the Great Lakes. Environmental experts fear that if Asian carp reach the Great Lakes their impact on the ecosystem would be devastating. At risk, according to experts, is the Great Lakes’ $7-billion fishing industry because Asian carp are known for their voracious appetite, feasting on the edible fish that … [Read more...]
SpaceX Dragon returns with study results
October 26, 2021 By
After a month-long stay at the International Space Station (ISS), the cargo space ship named Dragon of Space Exploration Technologies on Saturday splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off Mexico on schedule bringing with it research results. Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Reid Wiseman of American space agency NASA released the capsule with the help of the space station’s robotic crane at 9:57 a.m. EDT as both the vehicles soared 418 km over Australia’s northwest coast. The California-based … [Read more...]
Washington-state high school shooting leaves 2 dead, 4 wounded
October 25, 2021 By
Loud bangs filled the cafeteria of Marysville-Pilchuk High School in Washington-state on Friday, as a freshman student who brought a gun to school fired upon several students during lunch hour. According to witnesses, Jaylen Fryberg rose from his seat in the cafeteria, walked over to another table, and fired several shots into the backs of students sitting there. Two people – the gunman and a female student – were killed and four were wounded, according to authorities. … [Read more...]
Mystery Sub Haunts Swedish Shores
October 21, 2021 By
Sweden’s coastline is wellknown for its sweeping beauty, dotted with islands, and its proximity to several peaceful neighboring countries. Legends of mysterious creatures and sealife have largely been reduced to mere fables and folktales. However, in the last few days strange sights have been reported off of Sweden’s coast. Eyewitness reports and photographs show a strange figure cruising along the coastline, but this is a fright of a much more recent origin. These photographs and reports … [Read more...]
Difficulties Persist in HIV Research
September 26, 2021 By
New research into HIV, which is the viral infection that eventually leads to AIDS, has discovered what may be a ray of hope for the many scientists who have had difficulties in developing a cure for the endemic disease. Scientists from The Scripps Research Institute, which is a non-profit biomedical research center based in California, have published a new article in the journal Cell discussing their finding of antibodies in certain patients infected with HIV. These patients have developed … [Read more...]
Hurricane Norbert Will Bring Heavy Rains to Southwest
September 6, 2022 By
Hurricane Norbert drenched towns and prompted evacuations as it stormed over Mexico’s Baja California peninsula on Friday. Forecasters believe the storm will bring much-needed rain to the dry U.S. Southwest in the coming days. According to the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami, Norbert had strengthened Friday evening with maximum sustained winds near 100 mph. The storm was centered about 60 miles south of Cabo San Lucas as it marched north towards the U.S. Southwest on … [Read more...]
What We Know: Michael Brown Shooting
August 19, 2022 By
It’s been more than a week since an officer in Ferguson, Mo., allegedly shot and killed an unarmed African American teenager as he and a friend walked down the street, and despite incidents of calm, chaos reigns. Law enforcement personnel from multiple agencies have been called in, Gov. Jay Nixon called for a weekend curfew in the city and still, looting and rioting continues. Protestors have been arrested and several citizens have been shot during the protests, although law enforcement says … [Read more...]
