Category: US News
10 States With the Highest Tornado Increases
Spring 2024 was one of the most active tornado seasons on record, with four tornado outbreaks each causing more than $1 billion in damage. Unusually warm temperatures …
From Planned Parenthood to the NRA: These Are the Favorite Brands of Conservative vs. Liberal Americans
Elections, Liberals, and Conservatives, Oh My! The US presidential election, with Kamala Harris replacing Biden as the Democratic candidate running against the Republicans’ Trump in a …
Bioluminescent tides: Waves lit up in blue are rolling onto California’s beaches right now
California’s beaches are a little extra beautiful these days, and it’s all thanks to something called bioluminescent algae. These are tiny marine phytoplankton that grow on …
Are passport wait times back to normal? There’s good news
Planning an international trip over spring break or getting serious about a European summer vacation? The U.S. Department of State has some good news for international …
You can visit the national parks for free on these days in 2024
It’s never too early to start planning for your 2024 vacation. If you’re looking for an affordable alternative to expensive theme parks or tourist destinations and …
Get paid $10,000 to watch the Super Bowl in Las Vegas
If you’re already looking past the holiday season and gearing up for Super Bowl Sunday, there’s a paying gig you may want to apply for before …
USDA updated the Plant Hardiness Zone Map, and half the country has shifted
Anyone who loves gardening knows the importance of understanding their area’s growing conditions. To help farmers and gardeners lay the foundation for their crops and gardens, …
See the northern lights in parts of the US tonight
The sun has been throwing out some major magnetic storms recently. According to scientists, thanks to all of this solar activity, parts of the United States …
Who’s a good boy?! Meet Maverick, this year’s winner of the American Humane Hero Dog Award
Before you read any further, locate a box of tissues or other absorbent material. American Humane announced the winner of this year’s Hero Dog Award on …
Why don’t some Americans gain weight on indulgent European vacations?
The handful of times I’ve been lucky enough to visit Europe, I’ve enjoyed many an amazing meal. In Belgium, I sampled all the beer and chocolate. …
Whitefish species declared extinct is now confirmed to be alive
Can you bring a species back from extinction? In the case of one fish, you can — if it never really disappeared! Houting, a whitefish once …
Simone Biles is now the most decorated competitor in gymnastics history
After a two-year absence from international competition, Simone Biles roared back in 2023, including at the 2023 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Belgium over the weekend. …
US passport processing time is now two weeks faster
Your international travel plans just became a bit less stressful. The U.S. Department of State just announced that they are shaving two weeks off their passport-processing …
This California town has had a golden retriever as its mayor since 2012
The town of Idyllwild is a pleasant and quiet small town in California nestled in the San Jacinta Mountains, with plenty of hiking trails, tall pine …
Michael Jordan becomes first pro athlete on Forbes 400 list
Michael Jordan is still making history. The 60-year-old basketball legend became the first-ever athlete on the Forbes 400 list. For the last 42 years, Forbes has released …
Theater tickets from the night Lincoln was assassinated just sold for $262,500
How much would you pay for two tickets to the April 14, 1865 performance of “Our American Cousin” at Ford’s Theatre? That was the question of …
Read them and “beep”? Study finds that tweens and teens get up to 4,500 phone notifications a day
We’re all likely aware that teens spend a lot of time on their phones. But a new study dives into just how much of a pull …