The crystalline saltwater flats around the island of Andros, The Bahamas, are filled with lightning-quick bonefish that beguile sport fishers. Vast nurseries of knotty mangroves and seagrass beds shelter baby spiny lobster, snapper and […]
Americans bought 16.4 million guns in 2022, making it the third busiest year on record for firearm sales. The National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) conducted nearly 31.5 million checks in 2022, of which more than […]
The most sophisticated hacking operations often use surprisingly simple methods to gain access to major targets. Bad password hygiene is the most common culprit in a cyber incident. The practice of password spraying got […]
Marine mammals like whales, dolphins and seals are some of the most charismatic and beloved creatures living in the sea. They also play vital roles as both predator and prey, helping to maintain the balance […]
A Fistful of Dollar Stores Dollar stores are expanding rapidly, with several discount retail chains opening new locations across the US. Two of the most ubiquitous dollar store chains, Dollar Tree (DLTR) and […]
Quick takes: Low-income neighborhoods and communities of color can experience more frequent power outages than whiter and more affluent neighborhoods. Important decisions that affect energy costs and service are made by obscure technocratic panels, without input from […]
Petty Package Crime Ecommerce has long been a major part of how people buy goods, with this segment totaling nearly 15% of all retail sales in the third quarter of 2022. And while ordering […]
Quick takes: Methane pollution released today could warm the planet more over the next 10 years than carbon dioxide from burning fossil fuels. Methane frequently leaks or is purposely released at oil and gas sites nationwide, […]
Each election cycle, from the federal to local government level, from Congress to local city council meetings, education policy is a consistent issue addressed and debated by politicians. This shouldn’t be surprising. Education is a key part […]
Nostalgia and Prices Surge Toy stores have been a destination for American children for decades, especially during the holiday season. But it turns out kids aren’t the only ones who like to play. A […]
With nearly 400 million privately owned guns in the United States, the country has the highest rate of civilian firearm ownership in the world — more than double that of Yemen, which has the second-highest […]
While global warming is consistently altering the climatic patterns around the world, there are still places in the world that remain cold throughout the year. It all depends on the geographical location—countries that are located […]
Credit Karma gives you a free copy of your credit score just for signing up, but it isn’t necessarily the same score that your future lenders will use. You might be wondering about your Credit Karma […]
According to estimates from Statista’s Cybersecurity Outlook, the global cost of cybercrime is expected to surge in the next five years, rising from $8.44 trillion in 2022 to $23.84 trillion by 2027. You will find […]
Caribbean islands contribute just a fraction of a percent of global climate pollution, yet they are among the hardest hit by climate impacts, including more intense hurricanes. At the Victory Center, a special […]
For the first time in over 30 years, and in a tightly-controlled presentation, the United States unveiled a new strategic bomber on Friday. The nuclear-capable B-21 Raider is expected to enter service in 2027 […]
“Brace yourself.” This was the subject line of an email that initiated a 7-year investigation of a gruesome slow-motion slaughter at sea. That subject line also fits with today’s launch of The Outlaw Ocean Podcast series […]
There were 48,953 deaths from firearms in the U.S. in 2021, the highest number recorded since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention started tracking it in 1981. One way some lawmakers have attempted to […]
Since 2009, the charity No-Shave November has asked men to do a weird thing (well, not that weird given their name): don’t shave in the name of charity. The organization first partnered with Matthew Hill Foundation, […]
Challenges to Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan have created uncertainty and confusion for the more than 40 million borrowers (including college students who were enrolled before June 30, 2022) who may be eligible for […]
On Nov. 22, 2022, the U.S. Department of Education announced another extension of the pause on student loan repayment, interest, and collections. Payments may not resume until as late as 60 days after June 30, 2023. […]
Quick takes: United for Clean Power looked like a grassroots movement of concerned environmentalists. It was actually a shell nonprofit used as cover to fund a dark money campaign to kill the Inflation Reduction Act. Social media […]
The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) has released its annual Hot Wheels report which details the most stolen vehicle models in the United States. Technology has reduced car theft over the past decades but it is experiencing something of […]
The Ruling Last week, a federal judge in Texas ruled that President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program is unconstitutional. This followed a lawsuit backed by the Job Creators Network Foundation, an organization based […]
Air pollution has decreased in the U.S. over the past decade — but not everyone is breathing easier. People of color, regardless of income, are exposed to higher levels of air pollution than the U.S. population […]
It’s hard to escape the current news of global inflation, with many people experiencing double-digit price hikes on necessities. What exactly is inflation? It’s a measure of the average price level of goods and services […]
The shot from high above Earth was otherworldly. As the International Space Station passed over Baltimore and Washington D.C. on July 15, 2020, the crew snapped a photo that fascinated onlookers. Despite being only […]
The share of murders going unsolved is on the rise in the United States, according to the FBI’s Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS). As our chart shows, 2020 saw a record low of only 54.4 percent of […]
FTX, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Friday, and CEO Sam Bankman-Fried resigned. The exchange crashed amid a liquidity crunch and allegations of misused funds, followed […]
Students currently enrolled in college and graduate school are eligible to apply for forgiveness of up to $20,000 of the federal student loans they’ve received if they meet certain family income requirements, according to […]