In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court found that the city of Grants Pass’s ordinances did not violate the Eighth Amendment rights of homeless individuals. This decision, which upheld the city’s right to enforce anti-camping laws, has had unintended and far-reaching consequences. While the ruling aimed to empower the city to manage public spaces effectively,…
A deadly heat wave has shattered temperature records across the Western United States this week, prompting heat warnings and advisories for millions of people and resulting in at least five deaths. Among the victims was a motorcyclist who succumbed to heat exposure in California’s Death Valley. The extreme weather has left dozens of others hospitalized…
Hurricane Beryl, a storm of unprecedented ferocity, has left an indelible mark on the Caribbean and the southeastern United States. This 11-day tempest shattered multiple records, from becoming the earliest Category 4 and Category 5 storm to producing the most tornado warnings in a single July day. As the world grapples with the increasing frequency…
Hurricane Beryl has already made history with its unprecedented rapid intensification and early-season strength. First forming as a tropical depression on June 28, 2024, with winds of 35 mph, Beryl swiftly escalated into a hurricane with winds of 75 mph within 24 hours. This marked the farthest east a hurricane has formed in June. The…
As Hurricane Beryl intensifies into the earliest Category 5 hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic basin, the conversation around climate change and its impact on extreme weather events is gaining renewed urgency. While scientists maintain a cautious approach, avoiding direct attributions without exhaustive evidence, the visible signs of a warming planet are becoming harder to…
As the Atlantic hurricane season kicks into gear, Hurricane Beryl has emerged as an early and ominous indicator of what meteorologists predict will be a particularly active period of tropical storm activity. According to forecasts from the Colorado State University (CSU) Tropical Meteorology Project, the 2024 hurricane season is likely to see an above-average number…
Asteroid 99942 Apophis, discovered in 2004, quickly became a focal point of concern and curiosity. This near-Earth object (NEO), measuring about 1,100 feet across, was initially flagged as a potential threat due to its orbit intersecting with Earth’s path. Early projections suggested that Apophis could come alarmingly close to our planet, raising the specter of…
In the heart of the American Southwest, states like Texas and Oklahoma grapple with extreme weather conditions that underscore the stark reality of climate change. Despite being on the front lines of climate-induced disasters, many residents in these regions remain skeptical or in outright denial of the scientific consensus on climate change. As Bill Nye…
Arizona is currently experiencing a significant construction boom, especially in the Phoenix-metro area. With Maricopa County being one of the fastest-growing regions in the U.S., the demand for new housing and infrastructure is skyrocketing. This growth has led to a surge in employment within the construction industry, projected to add about 40,000 new jobs by…
On Sunday night’s episode of Last Week Tonight, John Oliver tackled the contentious subject of deep-sea mining, with a particular focus on the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ). This Europe-sized area, located three miles beneath the Pacific Ocean between Mexico and Hawaii, is under scrutiny for its vast reserves of precious metals and unique deep-sea life. Oliver’s…
