For three years straight, wealthy nations have met their $100 billion annual pledge to help poorer countries fight climate change. In 2024, they sent $136. 7 billion—up from $115. 9 billion in 2022. But now, they’re facing an even tougher goal: raising $300 billion every year by 2035. That’s a massi
A Silicon Valley electronics company recently bought a large, empty office building in San Jose for about $18. 8 million—roughly a quarter less than what lenders had estimated it was worth. The 78, 200-square-foot property at 5729 Fontanoso Way had been sitting unused for years after a biotech start
Some eggs might carry more than just protein. A recent study dug into the lead levels found in eggs from chickens, quails, and ducks. Researchers used a method called Monte Carlo simulations to estimate risk. This approach runs thousands of random checks to predict worst-case scenarios. The findings
Gray whales along California’s coast are facing a growing danger—not from sharks or storms, but from giant ships cutting across their feeding grounds. With Arctic ice melting and food harder to find up north, more hungry whales are drifting into San Francisco Bay, where busy shipping lanes turn dead
When someone close passes away, families often turn to the local newspaper to share a final message. The process isn’t as straightforward as writing a social media post. Papers usually require proof that the person has died, often a call to a funeral home during their limited weekend hours. That sma
Google Chrome for Linux is a widely used browser known for its speed and simplicity. It uses smart tricks like preloading pages you’re likely to visit, which makes it feel fast even when it’s gobbling up RAM. Its clean design and easy syncing across devices make it a favorite for many. But speed isn
Heavy rain turned the last day of Tennessee’s high school track finals into a soggy wait. The Class AAA championships at Tom Black Track in Knoxville got called off multiple times. The boys’ pole vault managed just three attempts before lightning forced a pause. Meanwhile, the girls’ pole vault hadn
Memorial Day in Arkansas used to mean packed highways and long drives. This year, though, a double squeeze is pushing most celebrations inside state lines. Gas now costs more than four dollars a gallon, and rain is predicted to linger from Friday through Sunday. Experts say those two factors alone w
Natural gas prices in the US edged up recently, even though government data showed stockpiles grew more than expected. Normally, that would push prices down, but traders are betting on a different story. Forecasts predict scorching heat waves across the West and Midwest soon, which means power plant
Oregon’s Memorial Day weekend plans just got a little more complicated. Forecasters expect a sunny start, with warm temps in the upper 70s to low 80s on May 22-24 across parts of the state. But by the time the holiday hits, a shift is coming—cool rain will move in, ending the warmth. The Willamette
