Archives for July 2022

Record heat has scorched Britain, with wildfires raging in London and roads melting elsewhere in the country. … [Read more...] about European heat wave melts roads and causes wildfires in Britain

As inflation batters the nation, one Virginia restaurant has decided to institute a 3.5% "inflation fee" instead of raising menu prices. … [Read more...] about Richmond restaurant now charges 3.5% 'inflation fee' instead of raising prices

President Biden is preparing to declare a climate emergency, say lawmakers who have spoken to the president and are urging him to take executive action now that Congress' negotiations for climate change legislation have fallen apart. … [Read more...] about Biden to declare 'climate emergency,' flex executive muscle after Congress failed, Dem lawmakers say

Police in Boulder City, Nevada say they are headed to the Hoover Dam after reports of an explosion Tuesday morning. Videos posted on social media showed what appeared to be a fire or explosion in a building near the base of the dam. … [Read more...] about Explosion reported at Hoover Dam