Bed bugs are small, flat insects that feed on blood while people and animals sleep. They are skilled at hiding and hitchhiking. They have the ability to infest any place where people live, work, or visit. Even though not related to cleanliness, they can lead to itching, allergic reactions, and psychological distress. Getting rid of...
California is famous for its beautiful coastline, vibrant cities, and diverse landscapes, but it also has towns with less positive reputations. Four California destinations were recently listed among the most dangerous towns in the US. Let’s explore these places to uncover the reasons for their selection. Oakland: A City of Contrasts Located across the bay...
During current geopolitical tensions, the possibility of nuclear conflict raises concerns about which cities are most at risk. One city is located in the peaceful surroundings of the Carolinas: Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia. Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia: Vulnerability Surrounded by peace Located in the beautiful surroundings of North and South Carolina, the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metropolitan area might not be the first place...
The Los Angeles City Council passed a motion last week to ban “digital discrimination.” This is when internet service providers (ISPs) don’t give high-speed internet to all neighborhoods equally or don’t give neighborhoods of color or low-income people the best deals on their services. The bill, which was written by Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson, added digital...
The rate of serious crime was highest in New Mexico, and the rate of property crime was highest in Washington. There was the least amount of serious crime in Maine, and the least amount of property crime in Idaho. The US crime rate has been going down for decades, and new research backs this up....
COVID-19 is very common, but compared to these 10 viruses, it doesn’t kill as many people. Marburg virus The Marburg virus is the most dangerous one. No, that has nothing to do with the disease. It was named after a cute little town on the Lahn River. It is called a hemorrhagic fever virus. Like...
Hikers get the wanderlust from pictures of the dramatic and lush Nā Pali Coast, but the Kalalau Trail that follows this dramatic beachfront makes hikers feel something much less romantic: fear. She lives on Kauai and has written books about climbing on the island. “People have a hard time with some of the dropoffs,” she...
Ken Paxton, the attorney general of Texas, is fighting Austin, San Marcos, Killeen, Elgin, and Denton to stop their laws from making small amounts of marijuana less illegal. Voters in the five cities passed laws in 2022 that said people with less than four ounces of marijuana would no longer be arrested or given tickets...
When a nuclear bomb goes off, radioactive dust and other waste are sent into the air. This is called “nuclear fallout,” and it is very bad for both people and the environment. It’s important to know how to protect yourself and your family from the effects of a nuclear accident that might happen in or...
The state of New York has a lot of history and culture, and it has a lot of different kinds of people living in it. There are also some of the world’s best and most famous schools there, like Columbia University, Cornell University, and New York University. In spite of this, not every part of...