Beaufort has made a big step to protect the environment. They have banned the release of helium and other gas-filled balloons. This is the first time a city in the state has done this. The city council voted for this change at their meeting on December 9th. Before this, the city already had a rule a
Mauritius, a stunning island in the Indian Ocean, is a dream destination for adventurous travelers. Its white-sand beaches, coral reefs, and waterfalls attract visitors from around the globe. In 2024, the island saw a record number of tourists, with 1. 5 million people exploring its beauty. However,
In the bustling city of Philadelphia, a reader expressed relief after learning about a federal law designed to protect religious institutions. The law, known as the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, was amended to include religious sites. The reader questioned why the Department of Justice
People are using technology to track animals. This helps them find poachers. But there is more to it. Animals can also help find poachers of other animals. For example, vultures and wolves can lead the way. Vultures are birds that eat dead animals. They can find dead animals quickly. Wolves are als
Staten Island is in for a breezy and damp Wednesday as a cold front sweeps in from the west. The National Weather Service has warned of strong winds and rain moving into the area during the afternoon. The rain is expected to start late in the afternoon and continue until midnight. Temperatures will
A puzzling situation unfolded in Ohio recently, involving a large number of dead vultures and a possible bird flu outbreak. Health officials confirmed that at least two of the 72 vulture carcasses found near a Catholic school tested positive for bird flu. This discovery came after the birds had been
The Kingston area, including spots like Odessa and the Frontenac Islands, is under a yellow snowfall alert. This new color-coded system, launched late last month, uses yellow as the least severe warning level. It covers everything from alerts to advisories. Expect 10 to 20 cm of snow, starting toni
Prologue Entertainment, a new production company, has teamed up with The Atlantic to turn its news stories into TV shows and movies. This deal means that The Atlantic's journalism could soon be the basis for both scripted and unscripted projects. Prologue, which is supported by RedBird Capital, will
Downtown Dallas will see a pause in train services for a bit. This is not because of an emergency, but for some important safety checks. Starting Wednesday night at 9:30 p. m. , all light rail services in the Central Business District will be on hold. The goal is to make sure everything is safe and
A talented musician's life was cut short in a tragic accident involving a driver with a long history of legal troubles. Roderick Macleod, a 70-year-old Grammy-nominated artist, was walking his dogs when a reckless driver struck him. The driver, Shannon Godbout, had a staggering record of over 100 ar
