The National Weather Service decided to lift the tornado watch for most counties in South Carolina, including those in the Lowcountry. This watch was initially set to last until 1 p. m. for Charleston, Berkeley, Dorchester, Colleton, Beaufort, Orangeburg, Hampton, Jasper, and Allendale Counties. The
Houston's weather turned wild again on Saturday, December 28, with severe storms causing widespread damage and one tragic death. This marked the second occurrence of tornadoes in just three days. Meteorologists have reported nine tornadoes, and confirmation is awaited from the National Weather Servi
Last night, Mississippi faced a brutal storm that unfortunately took at least one life. The Jackson metro area still saw rain falling, but the worst seems to be over. The severe weather warnings have expired, indicating the dangerous part of the storm has moved out. The storm brought a powerful lin
On Saturday, a series of tornadoes wreaked havoc in Texas and Mississippi, leaving two people dead and six others injured. In Texas, one person died in the Liverpool area, near Houston, and four more were injured. Brazoria County officials reported around 10 damaged homes, but the full extent of the
A series of tornadoes swept through the Houston area on Saturday, claiming one life in Brazoria County and injuring four others. This severe weather event happened during one of the busiest travel weekends of the year, causing major disruptions at Texas's major airports. John Lichter, a meteorologis
In Rochester, Minnesota, a man named Devon Floyd Sackett has agreed to plead guilty to some of the charges against him from incidents that took place at the Olmsted County Jail. Sackett, 47, was initially unable to stand trial due to being deemed incompetent in February. However, this decision was o
Scientists are exploring new ways to keep our food fresh. One interesting discovery is using proteins from quinoa that can fight off bacteria. These proteins, called antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), were created by mixing different bacteria together. Out of all these AMPs, one called F1 was the supers
Santa Cruz Harbor, shaped like an hourglass, was built to protect boats. But recent storms have shown its weakness. The harbor suffered significant damage, with several docks broken and around 15 boats sinking. Repairs are estimated to cost at least $20 million, possibly more. Boat owners are being
The Belt and Road strategy has boosted infrastructure in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau's permafrost region. This means concrete there needs to be stronger and better at withstanding freezing temperatures. Researchers tested how concrete cured at different temperatures handles freezing and thawing cycles
Scientists have uncovered an interesting discovery: a compound from cannabis called CBD might protect kidneys from harm caused by certain traditional Chinese medicines. Let's break down how they figured this out. First off, there's a nasty substance called Aristolochic Acid I (AAI) in some traditio
