In a historic move, United Methodist delegates gathered at their General Conference and made a decisive vote to repeal the church’s longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy. The vote, with a significant margin of 692-51, marks a pivotal moment in the church’s history, signaling a departure from decades of controversy surrounding the issue. Repeal of Longstanding … Read more
For decades, the fate of the tiny, endangered Devil’s Hole pupfish hung in the balance as its population dwindled to just a few dozen individuals since the late 1990s. However, recent population spikes have provided a glimmer of hope for scientists and conservationists alike. Devil’s Hole Pupfish Count Increases this Spring National Park Service biologists … Read more
A collision between a Los Angeles commuter train and a University of Southern California (USC) shuttle bus occurred on Tuesday, resulting in injuries to 55 individuals. The incident, which took place just before noon, prompted an immediate response from firefighters dispatched to the scene. Aftermath of the Collision According to reports from the county fire … Read more
In the coming weeks, a remarkable natural phenomenon is set to unfold across over a dozen states as trillions of periodical cicadas emerge from underground. This emergence will be marked by the distinct buzzing and chirping of these insects, known for their massive numbers and loud noise. The cicadas are part of two distinct groups, … Read more
On Wednesday morning, residents in New Jersey were met with a mild seismic event as a small earthquake was recorded around 7:15 a.m. ET. According to data from the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake measured a magnitude of 2.6 and was centered approximately 1.6 miles west-northwest of Gladstone in northern New Jersey, situated about 43 … Read more
The devastating impact of tornadoes in Oklahoma over the weekend left a trail of destruction, claiming lives, causing injuries, and destroying homes and businesses. Among those affected were Wayne and Lindy Baker, along with their 9-year-old son, Branson, whose lives were forever changed when a tornado tossed their truck into trees. Family Gets Caught in … Read more
In a startling revelation, scientists have disclosed that more than half of the cats residing near the first Texas dairy farm to test positive for bird flu this spring succumbed to the virus after consuming raw milk from infected cows. The findings, documented in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Emerging Infectious Diseases journal … Read more
In the violent milieu of the MS-13 street gang, the summer of 2019 in northern Virginia was marked by a series of killings that sent shockwaves through the region. Prosecutors described it as a period where the “Washington, D.C., metropolitan area became an MS-13 hunting ground,” emphasizing the random selection of victims, a departure from … Read more
The tranquil city of Westmoreland in northeastern Kansas was thrown into chaos on Tuesday evening when a tornado tore through the area, leaving destruction in its wake. Pottawatomie County officials took to Facebook to announce the devastating news, revealing that multiple structures had been damaged by the powerful twister. Assessing the Damage, Destruction. and Disruption … Read more
After a week-long search, authorities located 16-year-old Mint Butterfield, the child of tech executives Stewart Butterfield and Caterina Fake, safe in San Francisco on Saturday night. The Marin County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Mint’s safety, revealing that Mint had been found with an adult friend, 26-year-old Christopher “Kio” Dizefalo. Discovery and Resolution Following Mint’s reported disappearance … Read more