SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Erin weakened to a Category 3 hurricane on Sunday, its outer bands lashing the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, as forecasters warned of a growing risk of life-threatening surf and rip currents along the U.S. Eastern seaboard during the week from what is expected to become a very large...
Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Thursday warned a government shutdown could threaten nuclear weapons safety with funding on the verge of a lapse about a week. “We have about eight more days of funding for the National Nuclear Security Administration, the overseer of our nuclear weapons stockpile, the engines that power our nuclear submarines and...
As the Flat Fire burns through Central Oregon, an actor known for his role on "The Office" is voicing concerns over climate change amplifying wildfire activity as he and his family are among thousands under an evacuation order from the blaze.
More than 100 staff members have been fired from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, spokespeople for the lab confirmed Tuesday. A National Renewable Energy Lab spokesperson cited “stop work orders from federal agencies, new federal directives, and budgetary shifts” in its reason for the firings. “As a result, NREL has experienced workforce impacts affecting 114...
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — One year after Hurricane Helene, it is hard to come up with a simple answer when asked, “How’s Asheville?” There is recovery, with some infrastructure rebuilt, businesses open and many trails cleared. But there are scars, with sunshine where shade used to be, wider creeks and patches of empty ground where...
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shut down on Saturday after Congress failed to pass a funding bill for the department. DHS accounts for 3 percent of the U.S. federal budget and most department employees will be required to work without pay for the duration of the shutdown, which could stretch on for weeks due...
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed legislation Monday paring down the state’s landmark environmental review laws in a bid to cut red tape and make housing more accessible. As part of his 2025-26 budget, the governor gave his stamp of approval to two bills — A.B. 130 and S.B. 131 — his office described as “the most significant...
The state of New York has approved a contentious natural gas pipeline that is expected to bring fuel to New York City residents but is drawing fire from some Democrats. On Friday, New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) issued a permit allowing for the construction of the Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) pipeline. This vessel would bring...
After testing a wide range of popular methods for boiling corn on the cob, we reveal our favorites, including a cold-start method, steaming, and the good old microwave.
Beef rendang is an iconic Indonesian dish of beef slow cooked in coconut milk with turmeric, coriander, and other Southeast Asian aromatics until meltingly tender.
This bright and refreshing iced coffee is made with fresh lemon juice, sugar, and strongly brewed coffee such as cold brew, espresso, or an iced coffee concentrate. Often dubbed the "world's first," it's good enough to also be ranked as the "world's best." The secret to making it is all about dialing in the flavor to your taste.
The Anova Vacuum Sealer Pro won our review of home vacuum sealers. Its double-seal tech can stand up to long-term freezer storage and sous vide cooking.
