In 2024, Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina hard, especially in the western mountains. The storm brought record rainfall, with 24 inches at Mount Mitchell and nearly 31 inches in Busick. This caused massive flooding, over $60 billion in damages, and more than 100 deaths. Phone and internet services
Aging is not just about wearing out like an old machine. It's more like a computer losing its software, not the hardware. Dr. David Sinclair, a Harvard geneticist, says that as we get older, the instructions that tell our cells what to do get mixed up. This is called the "information theory of aging
A recent check by the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) revealed that a wall put up by the Israeli military goes beyond the Blue Line. This line is the unofficial border between Lebanon and Israel, including the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. The wall, made of concrete and shaped li
A heated debate is unfolding between government agencies and lawmakers over a plan to cull 450, 000 barred owls. The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) proposed this strategy to protect the endangered Northern and California spotted owls. Critics question the plan's effectiveness and ethics, ar
Finding the right people for a job is tough. That's why many companies turn to recruiting firms. But how do you know which ones are the best? A recent study tried to answer that question. Over 22, 000 professionals shared their experiences with recruiting firms. They talked about how well these fir
Ever thought you'd find a safari in South Carolina? Eudora Wildlife Safari Park is a unique spot where locals can get up close with animals from all over the globe. What started as a small farm has grown into a massive 250-acre drive-thru safari, offering a safe and exciting way to meet wildlife. T
In the vast waters near Seattle, a group of orcas, also known as killer whales, were on a hunt. They were not just any orcas, but Bigg's orcas, known for their varied diet. These orcas are not endangered like their salmon-eating cousins, the resident orcas. They are well-fed and thrive in the marine
The idea of feeling younger than your age is not just a dream. It's something that can be achieved through simple, everyday choices. The key is to focus on your biological age, which is a measure of how well your body is functioning, rather than just your chronological age, which is simply the numbe
Cattle prices have been a hot topic lately. From 2021 to 2024, producers had a strong hold on the market. This was partly due to a lot of money being printed and some dry weather. Things got even tighter in 2025 when the government stepped in, closing the Mexican border and adding big taxes on impor
Janney Montgomery Scott, a firm owned by KKR & Co. , is making some big changes. They're in talks to sell off parts of their business. Specifically, they're looking to sell their division that advises banks and their institutional equities business. This sale is part of a larger plan to focus more o
