The US buried millions of gallons of nuclear waste from wartime, and budget cuts could ruin the cleanup efforts.
In Richland, a lively rural area in southeastern Washington, the remnants of its nuclear history are everywhere you look. A small museum recounts its involvement in the Manhattan Project, highlighting its mission to develop the world’s first atomic bomb before adversaries could. The local high school sports team embraces this legacy, sporting a logo of […]
40 trillion gallons of water dumped by Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helen has become the fourth deadliest U.S. storm in the past 20 years after releasing a devastating 40 trillion gallons of water across the South in just a few days. At least 152 people have been confirmed dead in six states as of Tuesday, according to National Hurricane Center statistics, bringing Helen's death toll […]