Kristi Shirley has been captivated by the army of cicadas marching up trees at a park near her home in southern Illinois. “There’s nothing like it. It’s just like, wow, is this what we’re watching in front of our eyes?” Shirley said. By now, you’ve probably seen the headlines: two groups of periodical cicadasare emerging at the same time for …
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New research indicates the sun’s magnetic field originates much closer to the surface than previously thought, a finding that could help predict periods of extreme solar storms like the ones that slammed Earth earlier this month. The magnetic field appears to generate 20,000 miles beneath the sun’s surface. Previous calculations put the roots of this process more than 130,000 miles …
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The launch of Boeing’s star-crossed Starliner spacecraft on its first piloted test flight is slipping to at least June 1 to give engineers more time to assess a small-but-persistent helium leak in the capsule’s propulsion system, and its potential impact across all phases of flight, NASA announced Wednesday. Already years behind schedule and more than $1 billion over budget, the …
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Astronomy fans can look up and see the Flower Moon this month as May’s full moon rises. May’s full moon will reach peak illumination on Thursday at 9:53 a.m. EDT, but it already appears full, according to NASA. The Old Farmer’s Almanac details specific moonrise times for different ZIP codes across the U.S. The moon will be below the horizon …
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Retirement is an exciting time. But, it also comes with its challenges. One such challenge is the high probability that you’ll need long-term care in your golden years. That care includes services like nursing homes and home health aides, which can be expensive. That’s what makes long-term care insurance such a valuable product. These insurance policies can help cover the …
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Inside Fire Station 22 in Bellbrook, Ohio, Lt. Jay Leach helped remove buckets of firefighting foam known as aqueous film-forming foams (AFFF) — a tool undeniably effective at suppressing and smothering fires, but one also laced with PFAS, or so-called “forever chemicals,” which are now linked to various cancers. “Most firefighters who got into this job know the inherent risks, …
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Have you heard about credit card debt forgiveness? These programs work with your lenders to cut your credit card balances in an attempt to offer you relief from overwhelming debt. And, if you owe $7,500 or more in credit card debt and you’re having a hard time making your payments, you may be a strong candidate for forgiveness. If that’s …
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It’s never too early to plan for the future. But for those with parents approaching retirement or even those already enjoying their golden years, planning for what’s to come is mandatory. This is particularly true for health care and the ways that older Americans will have to pay for it as they age. Fortunately, some insurance types on the market …
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Ciudad Juárez, Mexico — Desperate and exhausted, the migrants gathered around a tree that offered them some shade from the unforgiving sun. They had traveled from countries throughout Latin America, including Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Peru and Venezuela. Some of them were parents traveling with small children, including toddlers. Others were young men. Some of the teenagers …
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Gold has long been considered a smart investment. Thanks to its ability to hedge against inflation, diversify portfolios, act as a safe-haven asset and remain steady in value, the precious metal has been relied on for decades by investors. And in today’s unique economic climate, in which inflation is sticky and interest rates are high, it’s been particularly advantageous to …
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