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Why Removing Old Insulation Helps Energy Efficiency and Health
The Hidden Dangers of Old Insulation in South Florida Homes Many homeowners in South Florida are unaware of…
Major breakthrough for Elon Musk’s SpaceX as rocket booster successfully lands on metal ‘chopsticks’: ‘What we just saw is magic’
SpaceX pulled off its boldest test flight yet of the enormous Starship rocket on Sunday, catching the returning booster…
How to Identify Potential Scammers and Catfishers on Dating Apps
Attempts to move conversations off the dating app quickly are a common tactic of scammers. They may suggest…
Has Remote Work Changed How People Travel In The US?
A new study finds sustained pattern changes — with a lot of regional variation. Peter Dizikes | MIT…
Why was the US House speaker just ousted from his job? And what does it mean for the Republican Party?
Lester Munson, University of Sydney US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has been ousted – by his own Republican…
India And Vietnam Are Partnering With The US To Counter China − Even As Biden Claims That’s Not His Goal
United States and Chinese flags are set up before a July 8, 2023, meeting between officials of the…
How Generative AI Provides Opportunities For Jobs And Creativity
The rapid rise of generative AI tools like ChatGPT has sparked excitement about their creative potential but also…
Silicon Valley Bank biggest US lender to fail since 2008 financial crisis – A finance expert explains the impact
Silicon Valley Bank, which catered to the tech industry for three decades, collapsed on March 10, 2023, after…
The State(s) of Sports Betting in the U.S.
Since the Supreme Court’s landmark decision to overturn the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act in 2018, allowing states to…
NASA’s Artemis 1 mission to the Moon sets the stage for routine space exploration beyond Earth’s orbit – here’s what to expect and why it’s important
NASA’s Space Launch System rocket lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, in the…
How Worried Should You Be About Monkeypox?
Monkeypox, endemic to Africa, has started appearing in several countries, including the United States. In the face of…
5 things to know about why Russia might invade Ukraine – and why the US is involved
U.S. President Joe Biden said on Jan. 19, 2022, that he thinks Russia will invade Ukraine, and cautioned…
Will Supply Chain Troubles Ruin Your Thanksgiving?
Supply chain issues may add anxiety to rustling up all the ingredients for your Thanksgiving feast this year.…
Why are prices so high? Blame the supply chain – and that’s the reason inflation is here to stay
Consumer prices soared in October 2021 and are now up 6.2% from a year earlier – higher than…
7 Cars That Are Good On Gas
Many people are looking for cars that are not only economical but also environmentally friendly. This article is…
6 Things To Know About The Slow COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
As the United States flounders to meet its COVID-19 vaccine targets—only 49% of Americans are fully vaccinated to…
Can Vaccinated People Still Spread The Coronavirus?
So you’ve gotten your coronavirus vaccine, waited the two weeks for your immune system to respond to the…
Why COVID-19 Won’t Kill Cities
For those of you who live in cities, ask yourself: What it is about your urban lifestyle that…
Climate-Friendly Transportation In U.S. Cities
A new index on carbon-friendly transportation shows which U.S. cities are leading the fight on reducing emissions and fostering clean…
U.S. Cities And States With The Best Economies
The U.S., as is the case with the rest of the world, is in a challenging situation right…
Red State, Blue State: How Colors Took Sides In Politics
When Americans hear some pundits projecting a “blue wave,” they understand that this is a prediction of a…
Surprising Facts About The Biggest Stars And Their Homes
Most celebrities do not lead their lives like us mortals. Most of them are literally bathing in money,…
US Elections 2020: Congress Could Select The President In A Disputed Election
President Donald Trump’s campaign is challenging results of battleground states with lawsuits, hoping to litigate its way to…
How Every U.S. State Has Voted Since 1976
As Americans go to cast their votes, considerable uncertainty remains about which candidate will be elected president. However,…
Even If Biden Has A Likely Win, Leading A Deeply Divided Nation Will Be Difficult
Let’s assume Joe Biden narrowly wins the electoral college, and the Trump team lodges a series of court…
What It’s Like To Lose A Presidential Election
The American public may not find out who wins the presidential election on Nov. 3 or Nov. 4…
Here’s How US Presidents Get Elected (It’s Not By Winning The Most Votes)
If Americans could vote on their presidential electoral system, polls suggest they’d dump it. In the meantime, if all goes…
How The Electoral Votes Are Distributed
The result of the U.S. election hangs not on the total number of votes received by each candidate, but rather…
Everything You Need To Know About The US Election
Nov. 3, 2020, is election day in the United States, and Americans across the country have already started…
American Suburbs Radically Changed Over The Decades – And So Have Their Politics
Suburban voters in a number of areas are considered critical swing voters. The growing political stakes reflect the…
Why You Must Learn The Laws Of The State You Are Visiting
When visiting a new state, you need to familiarize yourself with rules and regulations specific to that state.…
How Live Streaming Is Breaking Boundaries
As technology continues to improve, so does the quality of live streaming, increasingly freed from limitations. Businesses are now being…
How Cities Can Combat The Dangerous Combination Of Extreme Heat And COVID
Labor Day Weekend usually signals the end of summer, but this year, it seems like the record heat…
Hurricanes And Wildfires Are Colliding With The COVID-19 Pandemic – And Compounding The Risks
With the Hurricane Laura hitting Louisiana and Texas as an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 storm and wildfires menacing…
Pandemic Alters Political Conventions – Which Have Always Changed With The Times
Politics, like everything else in American life, is being reshaped by the pandemic and by technology. Democrats held…
Explainer: What Is The Controversy Around The US Postal Service And How Might It Affect The Election?
Note: US Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has said all changes to the postal service will be suspended until…
We May Have To Live With The Coronavirus. And It’s Going To Be Painful
The media want us to believe that we are on the path to recovery. But keeping a lid…
The Basics Of Business Litigation
If you are the owner or manager of a business, then you know the value of having competent…
Top 6 Reasons To Move To The USA
The world has become smaller in recent years due to globalization and this has meant that many people…
The States With The Most DACA Recipients
These ten states have recorded the highest number of approved applications for the DACA program. Since its introduction…
SpaceX Reaches For Milestone In Spaceflight – A Private Company Launches Astronauts Into Orbit
On May 27, two American astronauts, Robert L. Behnken and Douglas G. Hurley, are planning to launch from…
Space Exploration Is Still The Brightest Hope-Bringer We Have
I am one of the few African-American aerospace engineers who helped design the Apollo spaceships that took men…
Megacity Slums Are Incubators Of Disease – But Coronavirus Response Isn’t Helping The Billion People Who Live In Them
Having ravaged some of the world’s wealthiest cities, the coronavirus pandemic is now spreading into the megacities of…
U.S. States Offering The Most Coronavirus Support
Which U.S. states are ready to help those at-risk due to the COVID-19 pandemic? With over 3.6 million…
Coronavirus: A Pandemic In The Age Of Inequality
Osmel Martinez Azcue felt unwell. Having recently returned home to Florida from China and experiencing flu-like symptoms, he…
As China Suffers From Coronavirus, Some Wonder: Is It Really That Serious?
The coronavirus outbreak continues to worsen in China. The Chinese government has announced even stricter measures to stop…
Millennial Millionaires Are Redefining What A Good Location Means In Real Estate
Housing in America is expensive, and the price tags are still on the rise. This has forced major…
Black Americans Mostly Left Behind By Progress Since Dr. King’s Death
On Apr. 4, 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee, while assisting striking sanitation…
‘Blue’ Space: Access To Water Features Can Boost City Dwellers’ Mental Health
Officials are increasingly recognizing that integrating nature into cities is an effective public health strategy to improve mental…
How To Ensure A Smooth Travel Abroad With Kids
Studies show that travelling does many wonders to the children and that it is better to travel with…