"My city is gone"—Tornado kills at least 23 in Mississippi
At least 23 people were killed as a devastating tornado ripped across the southern US state of Mississippi, tearing off roofs, smashing cars and flattening entire neighborhoods......»»
A mural honoring scientists hung in Pfizer"s NYC lobby for 60 years. Now it"s up for grabs
A mural honoring ancient and modern figures in medicine that has hung in the lobby of Pfizer's original New York City headquarters for more than 60 years could soon end up in pieces if conservationists can't find a new home for it in the next few wee.....»»
What Cancún’s Tourists Don’t See Is a Sprawling Concrete Jungle
The rapid expansion of Cancún since the 1970s has created a vastly unequal city, with overpopulated neighborhoods deprived of public space propping up the city's lavish tourist districts......»»
SC coastal city named one of most ‘Instagrammable’ beaches in U.S. Is it on your post?
SC coastal city named one of most ‘Instagrammable’ beaches in U.S. Is it on your post?.....»»
This Opening-Day Gator Is One of the Biggest Ever Killed in Mississippi
This Opening-Day Gator Is One of the Biggest Ever Killed in Mississippi.....»»
Anthrax outbreak kills 50 cattle and a moose in Wyoming, officials say
Dozens of cattle and a moose dropped dead amid an anthrax outbreak in southeastern Wyoming, officials say......»»
This city in the St. Louis region named among ‘fastest-growing’ in America
This city in the St. Louis region named among ‘fastest-growing’ in America.....»»
The promise and pitfalls of "climatopias" for building resilience in coastal communities
Idowu (Jola) Ajibade grew up in Lagos, Nigeria, a low-lying city built around a lagoon bordered by the Atlantic Ocean. Flooding is a routine occurrence during the rainy season......»»
Where to watch Ravens vs. Chiefs in 2024 NFL Kickoff Game
Find out how to watch a live stream of the 2024 NFL Kickoff Game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens......»»
City light pollution is shrinking spiders" brains, new study finds
As darkness falls, the nocturnal half of the animal kingdom starts its day. Nocturnal species are perfectly adapted to navigate and survive the dark of night that has existed for countless millions of years......»»
Apple Penn Square workers picketed outside Oklahoma City mall
Oklahoma City's Apple Penn Square employees set up shop outside the Penn Square Mall, hoping to gain public support and awareness ahead of its negotiations with Apple.Image Credit: Central OK Labor Federation (@OKCOLF on X)Apple Penn Square employees.....»»
AirTags key to discovery of Houston"s plastic recycling deception
One Houston resident was suspicious of the city's "all plastic accepted" recycling program, and used AirTags to discover where the plastic waste actually ended up.Apple employs an advanced robot named Daisy to disassemble old iPhones.Brandy Deason, w.....»»
Christa McAuliffe, still pioneering, is first woman with a statue on New Hampshire capitol grounds
Decades after she was picked to be America's first teacher in space, Christa McAuliffe is still a pioneer—this time as the first woman to be memorialized on the grounds of New Hampshire's Statehouse, in the city where she taught high school......»»
City of Columbus sues man after he discloses severity of ransomware attack
Mayor said data was unusable to criminals; researcher proved otherwise. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) A judge in Ohio has issued a temporary restraining order against a security researcher who presented evidence that a.....»»
Carvana developing ADESA Kansas City into joint vehicle auction and inspection ‘megasite"
ADESA Kansas City, in Belton, Mo., is the third ADESA auto auction at which Carvana is adding its own inspection and reconditioning processes......»»
Easing bail policy does not lead to increased crime, report finds
A new report by the nonpartisan California Policy Lab (CPL) shows the estimated effects of several bail policy changes in the City and County of Los Angeles, including removing the emergency bail schedule that was implemented at the start of the COVI.....»»
Study links gentrification to reduced crime, but downsides of gentrification can"t be ignored
Neighborhood gentrification in Buffalo between 2011 and 2019 was associated with a decrease in property crime, independent of a general decrease in similar crime city-wide during those same years, according to a University at Buffalo study......»»
Massive nationwide meat-linked outbreak kills 5 more, now largest since 2011
CDC implores consumers to check their fridges for the recalled meats. Enlarge / Listeria monocytogenes. (credit: Getty | BSIP) Five more people have died in a nationwide outbreak of Listeria infections linked to contamin.....»»
Q&A: Rwanda is creating shiny, modern cities after the genocide—but this won"t help communities heal from the past
Over the past 17 years, Rwanda has cleared informal settlements to make way for modern urban construction. Kigali's ambitious city master plan is expected to be fully realized by 2050. But what about the people who are pushed out in the process, and.....»»
While some cities clear homeless encampments, others are granting a "right to shelter"
At the end of June, the US Supreme Court upheld an Oregon city's ban on outdoor camping. The court's decision means that people experiencing homelessness can be arrested, ticketed and fined for sleeping outside, even when there are no alternatives......»»
How to watch the 2024 US Open: dates, times, live stream
All eyes in the tennis world will be on New York City for the 2024 US Open. Find out how to watch a live stream of the tournament......»»