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Research indicates that low-traffic areas enhance quality of life.

We felt let down by Joseph Harker’s piece (contrary to LTNs not making you a “culture war” supporter. See what went down in Lambeth on May 14th). As a group of residents from Lambeth, we’re pushing for safer, healthier streets for everyone in our community. Harker’s perspective misses the daily benefits of low-traffic neighborhoods, and […]

Map Reveals Areas Where Medicaid Reductions Might Shut Down Hospitals

Many rural hospitals are already struggling financially and could face further jeopardy as Congressional Republicans explore significant cuts to the Medicaid program. According to the Center for Democratic Organizations for Progress, over 300 rural hospitals are currently categorized as being at “immediate risk” of closure. These potential Medicaid funding reductions pose a serious threat to […]

Yellow thunderstorm warning issued for areas in England and Wales

Thunderstorm Warning Issued in England and Wales The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning, indicating potential flooding and disruptions in various areas of England and Wales. Forecasts suggest that some regions could receive rainfall comparable to an entire month’s worth, with estimates of 40-50mm expected to fall within just 1-2 hours. This warning […]

Researchers warn that the harmful fungus Aspergillus may move into some areas of the US.

Researchers are raising alarms about potentially lethal fungi that may spread to regions in the US, Europe, and Asia. A study released in the Research Square preprint, which hasn’t gone through peer review, indicates that rising global temperatures could lead to severe infections from Aspergillus, a fungus that thrives in warm, humid environments. This infection, […]

Worrisome fungus may spread to areas in the US, researchers caution

Researchers are raising alarms about potentially lethal fungi that may proliferate in parts of the US, Europe, and Asia. A study, recently published in a preprint format on Research Square—which hasn’t yet been peer-reviewed—suggests that a rise in global temperatures could significantly escalate infections caused by Aspergillus, a type of fungus that flourishes in warm, […]

America’s infrastructure gets highest-ever marks, but key areas lacking

Autodesk CEO Andrew Anagnost discusses addressing poor infrastructure grades in America with Claman Countdown. The American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE) released its latest report on the health of U.S. infrastructure. ASCE report card for American infrastructureWe used the Aff School report card format to score infrastructure released every four years, and the infrastructure was […]

Millions Brace as Storms Are Forecast to Wallop Areas of U.S.

Millions of residents are being prepared as they are projected to raid the US throughout the weekend. Fox weather suggests that central and eastern US areas could experience dangerous bad weather from Friday. Outlet I said Here's what thunderstorms could potentially lead to hurricane wind and tornadoes on Wednesday: NOAA's Storm Prediction Centre (SPC) placed […]

L.A. Residents Outraged After Army Corps Abandons Soil Testing in Burn Areas

Los Angeles residents are furious at an announcement by the Army Corps of Engineers that there will be no testing of local soil for toxins after the first six inches of topsoil was stolen during wreckage removal that began this week. Residents fear that the Army can for years leave toxins behind in soil that […]