Pesticide use may be influencing wild bee population decline: Study
Widespread use of pesticides may be contributing to the sudden decline of wild honeybee populations, according to a new study. There are many reasons for the decline of the world's honeybee population, but a surge in the use of two specific pesticides is particularly contributing to the trend, according to a study published Tuesday. Natural […]
Florida 12-year-old Bruhat Soma Wins 96th Scripps National Spelling Bee
Bruhat Soma, 12, of Tampa, Florida, is presented with the Scripps Cup by Adam Simson, CEO of E.W. Scripps Company, after winning the 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, on May 30, 2024. Soma correctly spelled 29 words in a tiebreaker spelling-off to win […]
‘Woke Jesus’ from Babylon Bee says to turn the other cheek, except for Republicans: ‘Feel free to punch them in the face’
Christian satirical group Babylon Bee has released a new video that is sure to outrage the left while everyone else laughs. ”woke up jesus. ” The clip follows an awakened Jesus as he wanders the countryside, speaking in a pseudo-British accent the famous commands and truths of the Gospels, but with a left-field twist. “Do […]
‘Bee hotels’ coming to 7 NYC plazas to help at-risk pollinators
Hive-style “bee hotels” are coming to New York City’s seven public plazas to help endangered native pollinators thrive, but one expert says bees will never be able to survive on concrete. He says he has no intention of flying in the jungle. The city’s high-profile project will provide nutrition and nests in the form of […]
Kari Lake campaign says Babylon Bee post not ‘valid satire’
Kali Lake’s campaign slammed the Babylon Bee over an article that mocked Lake’s stance on abortion. satirical site heading Mr. Lake’s campaign objected, saying, “Kari Lake now announces her plan to lose the election while supporting infanticide.” “This is reprehensible and not even legitimate satire. It’s disgusting,” the Kali Lake War Room account said. I […]
Bee invasion interrupts tennis match at Indian Wells before hero saves the day
Imagine taking time out on a Thursday afternoon in the spring to watch a high-level tennis match. The BNP Paribas Open (best known as the Indian Wells Open) is approaching and the world’s best tennis players are competing. The men’s side includes Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev. On the women’s side, […]
Texas takes a twist on Groundhog Day, using own mascot, ‘Bee Cave Bob’ to predict the weather
In the spirit of friendly competition, “Bee Cave Bob” the Texas armadillo challenges Punxsutawney Phil to see which mascot has the most accurate weather forecast. At a cloudy Armadillo Day event in Bee Cave, Texas, residents gathered Friday to watch the beloved armadillo predict the weather, giving Texans something to look forward to after an […]