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BlackRock Reconsiders Green Alliance

January 10, 2025

BlackRock, a major player in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing, is mulling over leaving the Net Zero Alliance, a group aiming for zero-carbon emissions by 2050. Larry Fink's firm, the world's largest asset manager, was once a champion of ESG investments. However, a growing politi

health

Morning Coffee: A Surprising Lifesaver?

January 10, 2025

Did you know that your cup of morning joe might be doing more for you than just waking you up? A recent study from Tulane University found that people who drink two to three cups of coffee in the morning have a lower risk of dying from any cause or from heart disease compared to those who don’t drin

infrastructure

James Island's Long-Awaited Pedestrian Project Finally Moves Forward

January 10, 2025

For years, residents of James Island have been asking for safer pedestrian routes. Now, the Charleston County Finance Committee is set to award a contract for a much-needed project. This initiative will create sidewalks and a crosswalk on Woodland Shores Road and Maybank Highway. The project, known

crime

Cracking Cold Cases in Norway: A Genetic Detective Story

January 10, 2025

Did you know that Norway is jumping on the DNA detective bandwagon? With the help of commercial DNA databases, a new tool called Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) is heating up old crime scenes. This isn’t your typical CSI stuff; IGG uses family trees to find suspects. And guess what? They’ve al

politics

US Sends Final $500M Military Aid to Ukraine Before Biden Leaves Office

January 9, 2025

The Biden administration has recently unveiled its final military aid package for Ukraine, totaling $500 million. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was slated to reveal this figure at the last US-led Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting at Ramstein Air Base in Germany. This assistance comes as the Whi

lifestyle

Surviving the Wild: A Hiker's 13-Day Journey in the Australian Bush

January 9, 2025

In the heart of Australia's Kosciuszko National Park, a young hiker named Hadi Nazari found himself lost in the wilderness for 13 days. It all started when the 23-year-old went on a hike in late December and got separated from his friends. With only two granola bars to sustain himself, Nazari manage

health

Cannabis Use After Legalization: A Look at Canada

January 9, 2025

In October 2018, Canada made a big change by legalizing cannabis for recreational use. Most studies so far have looked at the effects of this legalization using snapshots of data collected at one point in time. But what if we could follow the same people over time to see how their cannabis use chang

entertainment

Why Grace O'Malley's Salary at Barstool Sports Wasn't Enough

January 9, 2025

Grace O'Malley, the former Barstool Sports employee, revealed that she made $250, 000 a year while working at the company. This came to light after her interview with Theo Von on the "This Past Weekend" podcast. O'Malley mentioned that her salary was "decent" but not close to half a million, as Von

environment

Pets Find Refuge in Vet’s Care During LA Wildfires

January 9, 2025

Imagine a veterinarian who opens her doors to animals in need during a wildfire. That’s exactly what Annie Harvilicz, a Los Angeles vet, did. She welcomed over 40 dogs, cats, and even a rabbit named Oreo into her home and an empty pet hospital. Why? Because their owners couldn’t take them along as t

politics

Canadian Leaders Demand Trump Drops 51st State Idea: 'Not a Joke Anymore'

January 9, 2025

Canadian leaders are fed up with President-elect Donald Trump's repeated suggestion that Canada should become the 51st state. Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc, who handles U. S. -Canada relations, has said, "The joke is over. " Trump has been saying Canada and Greenland could join the U. S. , with C