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Thousands Evacuated as Massive Wildfire Rages through California’s Iconic Pacific Palisades Neighborhood

Posted by Leslie Eastman on January 08, 2025 42 Comments

The Palisades Fire has grown to more than 2,900 acres, is threatening over 13,000 structures, and has forced about 30,000 residents to evacuate.

China’s Hospitals Report Surge in HMVP Respiratory Virus that Causes Cold-Like Symptoms in Most People

Posted by Leslie Eastman on January 07, 2025 9 Comments

Unlike covid, the human metapneumovirus is not new, has been spreading around for hundreds of years, and most people have acquired some for of natural immunity to it through previous infections.

DAMAC Properties Investing $20 Billion in Data Centers in U.S.

Posted by Mary Chastain on January 07, 2025 10 Comments

Trump: The investment will "keep America on the cutting edge of technology and artificial intelligence."

Outrage Ensued After GOP Senator’s Husband Didn’t Shake Kamala’s Hand

Posted by Elizabeth Stauffer on January 07, 2025 56 Comments

Yes, it was an incredibly awkward social interaction, but those interpreting it as an act of racism or hatred are reading far too much into a split-second in time.

Contrary to Vivek Ramaswamy, America Is A Refuge from Mediocrity

Posted by Katya Sedgwick on December 31, 2024 36 Comments

Not only it is objectively not true that the generation raised on Saved by The Bell did not produce quality programmers, but Ramaswamy’s argument is likely handicapped by selection bias.

Parker Solar Probe Survives its Close Encounter with the Sun

Posted by Leslie Eastman on December 30, 2024 6 Comments

The actual data obtained by the Parker Solar Probe should be arriving on New Year's Day, if all goes well.

Texas AG Sues NCAA For Deceptive Practices Over Transgender Athletes in Women’s Sports

Posted by Jane Coleman on December 26, 2024 11 Comments

"Consumers do not purchase goods and services associated with women’s sporting events to watch men steal medals and records from female participants"

Iran-Backed Houthis Escalate Terror Offensive Against Israel, Fire Another Ballistic Missile

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on December 24, 2024 30 Comments

Israeli Defense Minister Katz: "We will take care of Houthi leaders" like the terrorist leadership of Hamas, Hezbollah.

Dems Mocking ‘President Musk’ To Troll Trump

Posted by Elizabeth Stauffer on December 21, 2024 39 Comments

One source said, “The dream is to get this narrative going on Fox [News]. Everybody knows how easy it is to get under Donald Trump’s skin."

George Mason University Student Facing Deportation Arrested for Plotting Attack on Israeli Consulate in NYC

Posted by Mike LaChance on December 20, 2024 18 Comments

“a goldmine of targets”

Starliner’s Astronauts Have Their Return Trip Delayed Again

Posted by Leslie Eastman on December 20, 2024 16 Comments

Astronaut Butch Wilmore's wife: "You just sort of have to roll with it and expect the unexpected."

Coal Use Hits Record High in 2024 Thanks to India and China

Posted by Leslie Eastman on December 19, 2024 9 Comments

As media pushes fear about record "hot" temperatures, a review of the science shows our main focus should be energy security.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom Declares State of Emergency over Bird Flu

Posted by Leslie Eastman on December 18, 2024 33 Comments

The action was taken after the first case of severe bird flu was reported in Louisiana...in an elderly patient with pre-existing conditions.

Public Health Officials Suggest Mystery Disease in Congo Could be Malaria

Posted by Leslie Eastman on December 18, 2024 10 Comments

Interestingly, medical journals suggest there is a resurgence of malaria in the region....due to medical service disruption "exacerbated by COVID-19-related health service disruption."