Archives for August 2022

Army Maj. Nidal Hassan killed 13 people and wounded more than 30 others on Nov. 5, 2009, at Fort Hood, Texas. It was the deadliest mass shooting on a U.S. military base and one of almost a dozen such incidents that have occurred on Defense Department property from 2009 through 2020. … [Read more...] about IG says 'inconsistent' active shooter policies on military bases could mean more casualties

With inflation raging near its highest level in four decades, Congress is poised to approve President Joe Biden's signature Inflation Reduction Act. Its title raises a tantalizing question: Will the measure actually tame the price spikes that have inflicted hardships on American households? … [Read more...] about Inflation Reduction Act may have little impact on inflation

Reaching the age of 25 is usually a sign of hitting adulthood, a signal to put away all childish things. Not for "South Park" and stars Stan, Kyle, Kenny and Cartman. … [Read more...] about 'South Park' enjoys a silver anniversary of satire

The federal government has been asked to consider at least two videos made in recent years as evidence that ivory-billed woodpeckers may still exist. … [Read more...] about Do videos show ivory-billed woodpecker, or is it extinct?

The World Health Organization says it's holding an open forum to rename the disease monkeypox, after some critics raised concerns the name could be derogatory or have racist connotations. … [Read more...] about WHO plans to rename monkeypox over stigmatization concerns