While much hoopla and press coverage was given to Apple's iPhone 8/iPhone X announcement on Sept. 12, the release of iOS 11 on Sept. 19 was actually much more impactful for iPhone users. The latest update of the company's operating system - which works on iPhones going back to 2013's iPhone 5, as … [Read more...]
The Farmer’s Almanac Gives It’s Winter Predictions: You Might Not Want to Read Them
It’s time to accept that summer is drawing its final breath. Prepare yourself: Winter approaches. The 226-year-old Old Farmer's Almanac, chock full of kitschy recipes and homely advice, has become a closely watched predictor of weather. And it has just released its forecast for the year … [Read more...]
Results of North Carolina’s Mandatory Drug Testing of Welfare Recipients
Despite former North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory's best efforts, it is now a North Carolina law for those applying for welfare benefits to be randomly drug tested. The effectiveness of the testing has been a topic of much debate. North Carolina publicized the results from its first round of testing … [Read more...]
This Is the $9.00 Nail Polish Queen Elizabeth II Always Wears
When people think of the British Royal Family, certain images come to mind. Huge palaces, extravagant opulence, crown jewels, ... and $9.00 nail polish? Believe it or not, one brand at that price-point is Queen Elizabeth II's go-to. The nail polish color preferred by her royal majesty is … [Read more...]
This Is What Meteorologists Go Through to Study Hurricanes
If you think studying weather is all about sitting at a desk and crunching numbers, you don't know the half of it. There's a side of meteorology that takes some scientists into the thick of the storm's track, and by that, we mean directly into the center of the storm. In a viral video from the … [Read more...]
Miami Police Praise Nun for Chainsawing Downed Trees After Hurricane
Most nuns wouldn't make a habit of wielding a chainsaw, but one Sister saw it was her duty to help after Hurricane Irma downed several trees blocking a road in Miami Dade County. Sister Margaret Ann, an educator at the Archbishop Coleman F. Carroll High School for 30 years, decided to literally … [Read more...]
Georgia Man Surprises Florida Evacuees Stuck on Highway With Cookout
Meet Chad Harrison, a kind man from Georgia who had the perfect idea to help out a group of Florida evacuees. Harrison was watching the coverage of Hurricane Irma on the news when he noticed the reporting of the evacuees fleeing from Florida getting negative attention. Harrison knew he had to … [Read more...]
‘Worst Case Scenario’ Likely as Powerful Hurricane Irma Targets Florida
Florida is on high alert as forecasters are calling Hurricane Irma a "worst case scenario" for residents in South Florida. According to the latest forecasts, Hurricane Irma is set to strike southern Florida early Sunday morning as a devastating Category 4 hurricane with wind speeds near 150 mph. … [Read more...]
Trump Halts DACA, Ups Pressure on Congress to Act on Immigration
The White House formally announced on Tuesday that President Trump has rescinded DACA, an affirmative action program that protects the children of illegal immigrants. Now it will be up to Congress to take responsibility to determine the next course of action. Signed by former President Barack … [Read more...]
Ex-Marine Banned From Daughter’s School for Threats After Objecting to Lessons on Islam
Where is the line drawn between education and indoctrination? That's the question at the center of a legal battle raging between Marine veteran John Kevin Wood and his daughter's former high school. The fight began in 2014 when Wood's daughter brought home homework from her 11th grade World … [Read more...]