As the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics draw near, a whopping $6. 8 billion investment is on the line. But there's a catch: California's wildfires are getting worse, putting venues and air quality at risk. Take, for instance, the recent Palisades and Eaton fires that destroyed over 53 square miles—just ima
For years, residents of James Island have been asking for safer pedestrian routes. Now, the Charleston County Finance Committee is set to award a contract for a much-needed project. This initiative will create sidewalks and a crosswalk on Woodland Shores Road and Maybank Highway. The project, known
On Wednesday afternoon, Baton Rouge's Mayor-President Sid Edwards turned to the Rotary Club members with a clear vision for the city. He stressed that the community faces several challenges, such as crime and a sense of division, but he had plans to tackle them head-on. Firstly, Edwards aims to incr
Ever thought about how the internet works under the sea? There's a whole network of cables carrying most of the world's internet traffic. But they're not safe from accidents or attacks. In February 2024, a missile hit in the Red Sea damaged some of these cables, showing just how fragile our global i
Poverty isn't just about money, especially in places like Malawi. Sure, having enough cash certainly helps, but there's so much more to the story. Think about it: What if you can't read? Or what if the nearest doctor is hours away? These are the realities of multidimensional poverty, and they're kee
Everyone in Puerto Rico was in for a surprise on New Year's Eve. At 5:30 a. m. , a massive power outage left almost the entire island in the dark. This wasn't the first time something like this happened. The island's power grid has been struggling for years, ever since Hurricane Maria hit in 2017.
Washington DC's Mayor Muriel Bowser had a meeting with President-elect Donald Trump, and she called it "great. " This is a big change from Trump's past statements about the city. During his campaign, he threatened to take over the district because of high crime rates. But now, it seems they have fou
Imagine waking up to no lights, no air conditioning, and no way to make coffee. That's what happened to nearly 90% of Puerto Rico's residents on New Year's Eve. A major power failure hit the island, leaving about 1. 3 million customers without electricity. This isn't the first time something like th
A group of 30 aviation organizations has sent a letter to President-Elect Donald Trump. They want him to change how the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) gets its money. The FAA needs funds to upgrade and modernize its equipment and air traffic control systems. The groups are worried that past f
In the heart of the Horn of Africa lies Somaliland, a self-declared state with a unique healthcare challenge. While the world focuses on wars and famines, a silent crisis unfolds: the lack of dialysis treatment. Dialysis is a life-saving procedure for those with kidney failure, but in Somaliland, it
