Alaska on Edge: Mount Spurr Rumbles as Scientists Warn of Explosive Eruption
More than two dozen earthquakes in 48 hours have shaken Mount Spurr, alarming scientists and locals. Experts say rising magma, increased gas emissions, and grey vapour suggests an eruption could happen within weeks or months. If it erupts, Mount Spurr could spew ash 50,000 feet into the sky, disrupting global air travel and blanketing Anchorage […]
Major Power Outage Across North Carolina Caused by Unlikely Culprit
Over 10,000 people in North Carolina lost power earlier this week due to an unexpected culprit – a snake. The outage began around 11 p.m. on May 5 and affected areas including Durham, Forsyth, and Gaston. Duke Energy crews found that a black snake had made contact with power lines at a substation, likely triggering […]
New Orleans Slammed by Monster Storm – Record Rainfall and Flash Flood Alerts Issued
Record rainfall hammered New Orleans, breaking a nearly 50-year-old record and triggering flash floods across Louisiana. Some areas received up to 8 inches of rain as powerful storms, part of a larger weather system, swept in from Texas. The storms caused widespread damage – downing trees, power lines, and prompting school closures – with over […]
Pope Leo XIV: 5 Key Facts You Need to Know About His Life and Views
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, is stirring a lighthearted Chicago sports rivalry after Wrigley Field claimed he’s a Cubs fan – despite his brother insisting he’s loyal to the White Sox. The new Pope, Robert Prevost, grew up in Dolton on the city’s South Side, where his family’s sports loyalties were split between […]
Shocking Antarctic Ice Surge Reverses 20 Years of Melting – For Now
A surprising surge in snowfall from 2021 to 2023 caused Antarctica to gain record amounts of ice, reversing 20 years of steady melting. This slowed global sea level rise by nearly 15% and sparked celebration among climate change skeptics. But scientists say the ice gain was likely a temporary result of rare weather, not a […]
Malibu and Calabasas Rocked by Series of Earthquakes – Kardashians Among Celebs in Impact Zone
In the past 24 hours, Calabasas has had 5 quakes of magnitudes up to 2.6 and a 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck just off the coast of Malibu Beach. Though no injuries or damages were reported, the tremor added to a streak of quakes in California and follows after the 5.2 magnitude earthquake that shook San Diego […]
Pope Leo XIV: 5 Key Facts You Need to Know About His Life and Views
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, is stirring a lighthearted Chicago sports rivalry after Wrigley Field claimed he’s a Cubs fan – despite his brother insisting he’s loyal to the White Sox. The new Pope, Robert Prevost, grew up in Dolton on the city’s South Side, where his family’s sports loyalties were split between […]
Shocking Antarctic Ice Surge Reverses 20 Years of Melting — For Now
A surprising surge in snowfall from 2021 to 2023 caused Antarctica to gain record amounts of ice, reversing 20 years of steady melting. This slowed global sea level rise by nearly 15% and sparked celebration among climate change skeptics. But scientists say the ice gain was likely a temporary result of rare weather, not a […]
Pope Leo XIV: 5 Key Facts You Need to Know About His Life and Views
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, is stirring a lighthearted Chicago sports rivalry after Wrigley Field claimed he’s a Cubs fan – despite his brother insisting he’s loyal to the White Sox. The new Pope, Robert Prevost, grew up in Dolton on the city’s South Side, where his family’s sports loyalties were split between […]
BREAKING: Flash Flood Risk Puts New York on High Alert
New York is bracing for a full-day washout as relentless rain returns, raising the threat of flash floods across the region. After brief sunshine midweek, downpours resumed Thursday night and are expected to continue, with a 90% chance of rain blanketing the Tri-State area. Forecasters warn of a low to moderate flood risk, especially in […]