Brazil's gold mining history has left a messy mark. Mercury, used to extract gold, has polluted the environment in ways that are hard to undo. This isn't just a problem for nature; it's a health risk for people too. Mercury gets into the environment in three main ways. First, new mercury is added d
Peter Greene, a familiar face in Hollywood for his chilling portrayals of bad guys, has passed away at the age of 60. His manager, Gregg Edwards, confirmed the news, stating that Greene was found in his New York City apartment. The cause of his death remains undisclosed. Greene's career was marked
In a surprising turn of events, scientists have found a new type of tiny worm in Utah's Great Salt Lake. This worm, named Diplolaimelloides woaabi, is not like any other worm found in the world. It's part of a group of worms usually found in salty places like oceans, but this one is different. The
Andrew, the Duke of York, is in the clear for now. Police in London have decided not to dig deeper into claims that he asked his bodyguard to look into Virginia Giuffre. She was the woman who said he mistreated her when she was young. This decision comes after a careful look into the situation. Thi
Winter has made its presence known, and it's bringing snow to Central Maryland and York, PA. Expect around 1 to 3 inches of snowfall, with some areas potentially getting even more. The snow will start before midnight and should wrap up by sunrise. Beaches and Delmarva will see snow in the morning.
The night sky over Ukraine was lit up with more than just stars. Russian drones and missiles rained down, leaving over a million homes in the dark. The south and Odesa took the hardest hits, with thousands of families suddenly without power. It's not just about the lights being out; it's about the c
The flu is spreading fast across the US, and a new variant is making things worse. This isn't just any flu season; it's one that's starting earlier and hitting harder, especially in the Northeast. The numbers are clear: more people are visiting doctors with flu-like symptoms, and hospitals are seein
In the heart of East Glacier, a modern-day hiccup occurred, leaving 1, 400 people in the lurch. Cell service vanished, and suddenly, it was like taking a step back in time. This wasn't a natural disaster, but a tech one, and it left a lot of folks scratching their heads. The outage wasn't just an i
Linda McMahon, a former WWE executive, is now the Education Secretary under Trump's administration. She made headlines with a video that retells the story of the Grinch, but with a twist. Instead of stealing Christmas, the video talks about stopping student loan fraud. In the video, McMahon describ
In the heart of Minneapolis, a big food fraud scandal is making headlines. At the center of this storm is Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar, who's facing heat from her Republican opponent, John Nagel. He's pointing fingers at her, saying she opened the door to this mess with a law she passed. Nagel, runni
