Get ready for a wild week of weather! Both the Pacific Northwest and the Gulf Coast are gearing up for some serious storms. A strong low-pressure system is on its way, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain, and snow to the Pacific Northwest. This system could see winds reaching up to 70 mph in norther
Truck driving may seem like a straightforward job, but it comes with its own set of health challenges. Sitting behind the wheel for hours on end exposes drivers to a variety of factors that can lead to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). These are conditions that affect the bones, muscles, joints, and
Ever wondered how British investments fared in Argentina and Uruguay from the late 1800s to the mid-1900s? The River Plate Trust Group, also known as Morris or Morrison, was a big player in this story. They controlled lots of public utilities and financial firms. Many people thought British investme
Driving with one eye on the road and the other on your phone? That's a no-no! Head-Up Displays (HUDs) are here to save the day. They project vital car info right onto the windshield, keeping your eyes on the road. But how do you design these HUDs? Car companies love to keep their secrets, so we're g
Ever wanted to enjoy a meal and drinks in a lively setting while in Salem? The Dean family, who brings the excitement of Fiesta Shows to your local carnivals and fairs, has a new plan. They’re set to open an unnamed restaurant and event space right in the Riverwalk area on Derby Street. The spot wil
Imagine a machine that can dig a tunnel wide enough to fit a five-story building through it. That's exactly what China has built! This machine, named Jianghai, is the country's largest tunnel-boring machine (TBM). It weighs a whopping 5, 000 tons and is 16. 64 meters in diameter. Why is this a big d
In the heart of New York City, a young woman found herself in trouble with the law after an unexpected attack. The incident unfolded late at night on July 31st, when 23-year-old Jennifer Guilbeault allegedly pepper-sprayed her Uber driver, a 45-year-old Muslim man, as he prayed in Arabic at a red li
Imagine a river that vanishes into a hole and reappears elsewhere, like a magic trick but in nature. That's the Popo Agie River in Wyoming. Scientists traced its path using red dye way back in 1983 and found it takes two hours to flow through tiny rock crevasses under the surface. This river is cruc
Ever wondered what happens when trees meet too much salt? In North Carolina, NASA satellites have snapped pictures showing the eerie spread of what scientists call "ghost forests. " Over the past two decades, trees along the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge have been losing their lives, stoo
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has an interesting idea for how he'd approach regulating driverless cars if he were to work for former President Donald Trump. He wants to push for a national approach to rules for these vehicles. Currently, 19 states have their own laws about driverless cars, but the fe
