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How Hurricane Helene’s destruction led to swarms of bees, wasps, yellow jackets
As thousands continue to recover from deadly Hurricane Helene another danger is lurking: yellow jackets, wasps and bees. Reports of stings from swarms of the insects increased as underground bee colonies and wasps’ nests have been disturbed or washed away from severe flooding. The increase in stings forced state officials to adjust on the fly… -
Google threatens to cut New Zealand news links if compensation bill passes
Google has warned it may remove links to New Zealand news sites if the country’s proposed Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill is passed. The law aims to compensate publishers for their content, but Google claims it could harm both the company and local news organizations. The tech giant’s New Zealand director labeled the proposed legislation… -
2% of residents in Hurricane Helene’s hardest-hit counties had flood insurance
Adding to the devastation from Hurricane Helene, an alarming lack of flood insurance coverage exists in the counties hardest hit by the storm. While coastal counties generally have better coverage, inland areas are significantly underinsured. Only about 2% of residences in the most affected counties had flood insurance. In North Carolina, that figure drops to… -
New evidence sparks hearing for Menendez brothers after 30 years
Erik and Lyle Menendez, brothers imprisoned for more than 30 years for killing their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, in August 1989, will receive a new court hearing. Erik was 18 and Lyle was 21 when they carried out the murders. Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon announced Thursday, Oct. 3, that the brothers submitted… -
Two treasure hunts conclude with winners finding trophies worth thousands
Two treasure hunts concluded during the week of Sept. 29, resulting in two fortunate winners discovering hidden gold. One contest in the Northeast took about two weeks for the winner to find the prize, while the gold in France was unearthed after a 30-year search. Starting abroad, a 1993 book filled with riddles attracted more… -
Donald Trump responds after Melania reveals abortion stance, Democrats react
Former President Donald Trump responded after his wife, Melania Trump revealed that she backs abortion rights. According to excerpts from her new memoir, the former first lady wrote that restricting a woman’s right to choose an abortion is the same as denying control over her own body. Melania posted a video to X Thursday, Oct.… -
Marijuana addiction, other side effects rising with legalization and higher usage
As marijuana becomes legal in more parts of the United States, be it medicinal or recreational, more people are using it. That also means more people are experiencing its unpleasant and potentially dangerous side effects. A recent data analysis done for The New York Times found that nearly a third of all users – about… -
China rejects US plea for action on Houthi shipping attacks
China declined a U.S. request to take joint international action to counter missile attacks on global shipping by Houthi rebels in Yemen, a senior American diplomat said Thursday, Oct. 3. Instead, Beijing reportedly encouraged the Iranian-backed Houthis to target non-Chinese vessels, according to U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell. Speaking at the Carnegie Endowment… -
Former Colorado GOP official sentenced to prison for election scheme
A judge sentenced a former Colorado county clerk, election official and prominent Donald Trump supporter to nine years in prison on Thursday, Oct. 3, for leading a data breach scheme during the 2020 presidential election. A jury found Tina Peters guilty of four felonies, and seven charges in total, in August 2024. She was cleared… -
Biden says US ‘discussing’ possible Israeli strike on Iran oil, markets react
President Joe Biden said the United States is discussing potential Israeli strikes on Iran’s oil facilities. Soon after his comments, oil markets reacted, with crude oil prices spiking 5%, the largest one-day increase since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. Biden made these remarks in response to a reporter’s question outside the White House on… -
Sen. Warren says John Deere is breaking promises with right to repair
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., is pressing John Deere on its commitment to right-to-repair provisions. She said the tractor giant’s omission of certain information in product manuals could constitute a violation of the Clean Air Act. Right-to-repair advocates say everyone should be allowed to do standard maintenance on electronics and machinery. When repair rights are brought… -
Mexican soldiers open fire on migrant truck, killing 6
Mexican soldiers opened fire on a north-bound pickup truck carrying 33 migrants near the Guatemalan border Tuesday, Oct. 1, killing six. The group of migrants included individuals from Egypt, Nepal, Cuba, India, Pakistan, and at least one other country, Mexico’s newly sworn-in President Claudia Sheinbaum said. Four migrants died at the scene, while two others… -
US charges 5 Chinese nationals for lying about visit to Michigan military base
Five Chinese nationals who claimed they visited a U.S. military site to watch a meteor shower in August of 2023 are now facing federal charges. The U.S. government said that on Tuesday, Oct. 1, the men covered up their true intentions. The men are now charged with lying to investigators, “conspiracy and destruction, alteration or…
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