As passengers from the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship are being monitored, unusually high levels of the virus have been detected in rodents in the US. Researchers found that a significant portion of rodent populations in the Pacific Northwest — specifically the Palouse region of Washington and Idaho — were carrying the Sin Nombre virus (SNV). The findings … Read more
A suspicious fire hit the city of Cannes with a widespread loss of power Saturday morning — just hours ahead of the film festival’s closing ceremony. Several movies were wiped from the schedule, but the majority of the iconic event, including the final bash, will not be affected because organizers swiftly found an alternative power … Read more
A late November storm is set to bring a variety of impacts, including severe weather, accumulating snow, high winds, and the first real blast of wintry-like temperatures this season, which could threaten travel at the start of Thanksgiving week. The storm is forecast to develop out of the Rockies early next week and sweep north … Read more
It’s all a con, continued: Bernie Madoff, the Guinness Book of Records Ponzi operator, had a rule that, for subscribers to the too-good-to-be-true dictum, served as a red flag: The rule: You’re not allowed to ask questions. Just give him as much cash as you can gather, then sit back and reap the totally unqualified … Read more
Was 2022 the year of the financial backslide? A new survey suggests a widespread failure of financial stability. The latest in a series of annual New Year’s spending research asked 2,000 US adults to assess their finances over the past year and their outlook for 2023. The survey revealed 58% found this year to be … Read more