Around two decades after the concept was first proposed, California is launching two new all-electric commuter trains on its state-owned Caltrain rail line. The move comes as other nations have made significant strides in electrifying their railroads, while the U.S. is largely lagging behind. “This is many, many years in the making,” San Francisco Mayor…

Boston, Massachusetts, has been ranked as the worst city for traffic in the United States, according to a 2024 report from INRIX. The data found that Bostonians spend an average of 164 hours each year sitting in traffic, more than any other city in the country, with this congestion costing drivers over $2,000 annually. One…

Duncan Porter, a tourist from Bristol, shared compelling photos comparing the Rhône glacier in the Swiss Alps from 2009 and 2024, revealing dramatic glacier melt. Initially captured from a now-closed hotel, the stark transformation, showing dwindling ice and an expanded lake, moved Porter to tears. This visual, which went viral, underscores rapid climate change impacts,…

Vermont continued to experience historic flooding on Tuesday, July 30, and more rain is in the forecast for the rest of the week. However, scientists warn that while these scenes of devastation may be shocking, this type of catastrophic flooding could soon become the new normal. Scientists said that climate change is fueling stronger and…

Young men are shifting toward the Republican Party in a way not seen in years, creating a new divide among voters under 30. This adds an unexpected twist to the 2024 presidential election. For decades, voters under 30 have been a key part of the Democratic base. However, the voters currently in the age group…

The chances of the United States military getting involved in a major war with a near-peer competitor are the highest they have been in 80 years. At the same time, the U.S. military is the smallest and most unprepared it has been to fight in a major conflict since the end of the Cold War,…

The Paris 2024 Summer Olympics have been promoted as the most eco-friendly Games ever. However, experts are raising concerns about the effectiveness of these sustainability commitments, calling them “greenwashing.” Paris organizers have set a goal to halve the carbon emissions of this year’s Games compared to previous Olympics in Rio de Janeiro and London. To…

A group of Polish divers announced on Thursday, July 25, that they had discovered champagne bottles within the wreckage of a 19th century ship off of the coast of Sweden in the Baltic Sea. The group of technical divers, who are part of the group BalticTech said they estimate the ship’s wreckage contains more than…

The last time American voters went to the polls, Bitcoin was trading at around $18,000 and three days later, FTX filed for bankruptcy. This year’s election couldn’t be more opposite. Bitcoin is back up to roughly $64,000 and presidential hopefuls are honored guests at this year’s Bitcoin Conference.  In 2024, cryptocurrency is a campaign issue and…

A film set created to look like a protester encampment at New York’s Queens College prompted actual protesters to show up on Tuesday, July 23. The mock encampment had been set up by CBS’ “FBI: Most Wanted” and was being filmed as part of an episode for the show’s sixth season, which featured a climate…