Is the United States about to lose control of its secretive Diego Garcia military base?
The secretive Diego Garcia military base may be 1,000 miles from the nearest continent, but it has all the trappings of a modern American town. The troops here can dine…
Venezuela Congress Declares ‘State of Alarm’
CARACAS/SAN CRISTOBAL, Venezuela (Reuters) – Venezuela’s opposition-run congress on Monday declared a “state of alarm” over a five-day power blackout that has crippled the OPEC member country’s oil exports and…
Disney says FOX acquisition will close on March 20th
More than a year after the deal was first announced, it looks like Disney’s acquisition of 21st Century Fox is about to close. Disney announced today that the deal is…
New interactive map shows how light pollution affects your hometown.
The Radiance Light Trends website, which went live last week, presents a world map that shows where night skies are still relatively dark and where there are hot spots —…
Hate exercise? It could be genetic
If the thought of hopping on a treadmill strikes you with dread, you might have your genes to blame, researchers say. A 2014 study showed that an appreciation for running…
Scientists Say This Is the Age When You Officially Become an Adult
If you spend any time on the Internet these days, you’ve probably seen the word “adulting” come up on your feed several times. It refers to the process of acting…
As debt climbs in US… the next financial crisis you should worry about is your own
We all seem to be on the lookout for clues that we’re on the verge of another widespread financial crisis. The memories from the debacle a decade ago are so…
Toyota Is Planning to Get Into the Space-Car Business
Okay, they’re not actually calling it a Camry, but it is an impressive-looking design for a six-wheeled, fully enclosed and pressurized rover that would have a lunar-surface cruising range of…
How much does Tesla have in the bank?
On Thursday, Tesla announced that the $35,000 version of its mass-market car, the Model 3, was now available. The cost to reserve one in the US? A mere $2,500 in…
I’m not a prepper, but I’m prepared
“Do you have an extra roll of toilet paper in your truck?” Missy asked me last week. That’s not the kind of question you want to field at 10:17 on…