The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Northern and Central Sacramento Valley, Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County, the Northeast Foothills, and the Shasta Lake Area, effective from Tuesday night through early Saturday morning. This prolonged weather event, driven by an approaching atmospheric river, is expected to bring 3…
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 3, a law set to change how children in the state interact with social media. Under the new legislation, which takes effect on January 1, 2025, children under 14 will be prohibited from having social media accounts. Additionally, teens aged 14 and 15 will need parental consent to…
Scams come in many forms, but they all have one goal: to steal your hard-earned money. Despite warnings and the abundance of information available, people continue to fall for some of these traps. Here’s a look at the top 10 scams that still catch people off guard, along with tips on how to spot and…
Jake Paul has built a reputation as a controversial figure in the world of boxing, but not for taking on legitimate, highly-ranked fighters. Instead, he thrives on spectacle, carefully choosing opponents who are well past their prime, outside the boxing world, or more interested in a flashy payday than a genuine match. This strategy keeps…
If Robert F. Kennedy Jr. becomes the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), he has ambitious plans to transform the U.S. health system. His proposals focus on vaccine policies, food safety, and public health measures, but they are not without controversy and would face significant hurdles. Here’s a breakdown of the top seven changes…
Inflation is when the prices of things like food, gas, and clothes go up over time, making it harder for people to afford what they need. Over the past few years, inflation has been a big problem in the United States, and it’s important to understand why that happened and who is to blame. Blaming…
Conspiracy theories have a way of capturing the imagination, often blending mystery with a sense of forbidden knowledge. Yet, while some theories can be entertaining or thought-provoking, many have no basis in reality and spread misinformation that can be harmful. From bizarre beliefs about the shape of our planet to claims of secret space wars,…
Wealth and Power Are Concentrated at the TopIn an oligarchy, only a small group of people control most of the country’s wealth and power. Billionaires and large corporations have an outsized influence on political decisions, and it feels like their interests are prioritized over everyone else’s. Politicians Rely on Big DonorsIf political campaigns are funded…
Imagine a future where the sky isn’t just for birds and commercial jets but for everyday people navigating personal electric flying machines. With the first wave of one-person electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft heading to market, this future is quickly approaching. These innovative, fly-by-wire single-seaters are poised to revolutionize transportation, and the incoming…
When financial bubbles reach their peak, history shows that what goes up inevitably comes down. Right now, the AI and cryptocurrency sectors are riding a massive wave of speculative investment, with both seeing explosive growth fueled by hype and sky-high expectations. But as these bubbles spike higher, savvy investors are beginning to look ahead, wondering…
