In case you haven’t heard, honeybees aren’t doing so great. But the U.S. Department of Agriculture thinks it’s found a way to make life a little easier for these imperiled pollinators. This week, the USDA announced that it would be setting aside $4 million for farmers, ranchers and forest landowners who want to plant more pollinator-friendly flora — including wildflowers, … [Read more...]
Anne Hathaway Is Very Particular About Her Breakfast
Anne Hathaway is very particular when it comes to her morning meal, sources say. The Intern actress ordered eggs for breakfast at the Paramount lot in Los Angeles last week — and sent back her plate four times, according to TMZ. … [Read more...]
Another Mine Spill Hits Colorado Waterway
The town of Crested Butte has been notified by the EPA of a mine spill estimated at 2,000 gallons or less of water and gray-colored sediment from a holding pond at the Standard Mine. According to the EPA, a contractor had been dewatering the pond containing un-mineralized sediment from drilling operations and water from the lower mine adit. … [Read more...]
Will U.S. Be Charged With War Crimes After Kunduz Bombing?
Despite claims by Doctors Without Borders that the U.S. bombing of a hospital in Afghanistan was a "war crime," a top legal expert ABC News spoke with said it is unlikely that international charges will be leveled in the incident, which left 22 dead. … [Read more...]
Murder Investigator Has Affair With Witness in Case
A Texas law enforcement investigator working on the murder case of a deputy gunned down at a gas station this summer has allegedly admitted to sexual contact with a witness during the investigation, according to court documents obtained by ABC station KTRK-TV in Houston. … [Read more...]
Official Lumia 950 & 950 XL Accessories, Best of the Best
With the arrival of the Lumia 950 and 950 XL Microsoft has partnered with a number of manufacturers to create cases as part of its "Designed for Lumia" program. These official accessories from Mozo and Krusell will carry the logo associated with the program. However, there are many more accessories for these smartphones and some of the best are given below. … [Read more...]
Global Stocks Fall After Week of Gains
U.S. equity markets looked to kick off the week on a flat note as traders parsed the latest round of Fed speak, deal news, and geared up for third-quarter bank earnings season. As of 9:10 a.m. ET, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 5 points lower, or 0.03% to 16906. S&P 500 futures shed 1 point, or 0.09% to 2006, while Nasdaq 100 futures gained 8 points, or … [Read more...]
Political Candidates Should Understand Science, 90% of Americans Agree
When it comes to climate change, many political candidates who reject mainstream climate science often claim, “I’m not a scientist.” According to a new poll, the majority of Americans are responding to that by saying, “Well, maybe you should be.” … [Read more...]