Fresh off the scalding heat and humidity of the summer, suddenly you find that 50 degrees feels like 30. Although considered "ideal" running conditions in the crisp, cool fall air, your body may not be used to the sudden shifts. If you plan to stay at home during the winter season, it is essential that your home always has a comfortable temperature. This is why I highly … [Read more...]
Sea Level Rise Will Impact 20 to 31 Million People
Is it too late to save Miami from sea level rise? If you want to know whether your city has the potential to be underwater due to rising sea levels, there’s now a map for that. … [Read more...]
Central Texas Wildfire Destroys Nine Homes
At least nine homes have been destroyed by a Central Texas wildfire that has grown to more than 3 square miles and no injuries have been reported. Bastrop County Judge Paul Pepe said the number of homes burned could grow in the next few days. … [Read more...]
Jennifer Grey Too Old to Do Famous ‘Dirty Dancing’ Lift Again
The dramatic dance lift between Jennifer Grey and the late Patrick Swayze is arguably one of the most memorable scenes from the 1987 film Dirty Dancing. Nearly 30 years later the 55 year-old actress is reflecting on the iconic dance lift, which has been recreated countless times by fans of the film. … [Read more...]
European Commission Scolds Other Member Nations
European Union leaders faced stern warnings at a summit meeting Thursday over failed pledges to tackle the refugee emergency, as well as growing pressure to strengthen external borders and unify their asylum policies. … [Read more...]
Hillary Clinton Supporter Shaves Her Face Onto Their Head
Forget Super PACs and party support, all a politician really needs to have a successful campaign is a voter so dedicated that they'll shave your portrait into their head. For Hillary Clinton, that dedicated voter is 70-year-old Maria Anita Monsivaiz. … [Read more...]
Pluto Has Revealed 100 Surprises to NASA Over the Last 3 Months
Pluto is full of surprises — about 100 of them and counting, to be exact. Scientists working with the New Horizons mission — which make its close flyby of Pluto in July — have been sifting through the data beamed back to Earth from the spacecraft that is now more than 3 billion miles from our planet. … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Gun Store Verdict May Affect Gun Sales
A jury's decision in Wisconsin that a Milwaukee gun store was negligent in the illegal sale of a gun that was later used in a shooting won't necessarily have immediate effects in the gun marketplace, experts said. … [Read more...]
U.S. Troop Withdrawal in Afghanistan Postponed
The United States will halt its military withdrawal from Afghanistan and instead keep thousands of troops in the country through the end of President Obama’s term in 2017, Mr. Obama will announce on Thursday, prolonging the American role in a war that has now stretched on for 14 years. … [Read more...]
Walmart’s Bad News Could Be Good News for Holiday Shoppers
What is bad news for Walmart investors may be good news for Walmart shoppers this Christmas. The giant retailer's disappointing sales outlook may actually contribute to deeper holiday discounts. … [Read more...]