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Where Americans are moving by generation, according to U-Haul: Boomers pick the Carolinas, Gen Z picks Texas and California

Gen Z is still moving to California even as boomers head south, new U-Haul data shows

Fortune · Oct 3

South Korea warns of 'further measures' if Ukraine refuses public apology over POW transfer disclosure

The POWs were captured by Ukrainian forces early last year after being deployed alongside thousands of North Korean troops to support Russia's war against Ukraine.

Euronews · Oct 2

Why Counting Elephants Is Far Harder Than Counting Tigers

The Tiger Census Works Because Tigers Are TerritorialA tiger patrols a defined home range and leaves behind a signature: paw prints, scrape marks, scent sprays, and above all, a face that camera traps read with the same logic as a fingerprint. India's camera-trap grid now covers more than 141 tiger…

Times Life · Oct 1

COVID-19 cases are rising again in US: These states may see high coronavirus activity

The rise in COVID-19 cases is notably observed in the Southern and Western regions of the United States. Wastewater analysis indicates a concerning spike in viral activity, which suggests increased community transmission. Reports show infections are on the rise in 27 states, while 13 states experience a decline. With overlapping…

The Economic Times · Sep 26

A 99-year weather record just fell: Why is a rare September heat dome pushing U.S. temperatures toward 104°F? NASA maps show the unusual heat

Summer was supposed to be winding down. Instead, parts of the south-central U.S. were still dealing with temperatures close to 104°F on September 15. NASA’s map showed the heat across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Tennessee, while more than 41 million people were under extreme heat alerts.

The Economic Times · Sep 23

The 1950s: The Repudiation of Hate Speech Laws

In the 1950s, Americans confronted the precipitous rise of hate speech and hate groups, yet very few turned to hate speech laws as a solution.

Reason · Sep 21

Six-Year Walk To Alaska: George Meegan treks 19,021 miles on foot; journey reshapes his life

George Meegan embarked on an extraordinary expedition from South America to Alaska, traversing an astonishing nineteen thousand miles from 1977 to 1983. His journey was fraught with hardships, including navigating the treacherous Darien Gap and traversing war-torn regions. Much of his adventure was self-financed through the generosity of strangers he…

The Times of India · Sep 20

UN peacekeeping chief in Lebanon says smooth transition is critical before pull-out

UNIFIL must hand over its tasks to other UN agencies and Lebanese troops before the Security Council-ordered withdrawal at the end of 2026, even as more than half its posts lie in Israeli-controlled areas of southern Lebanon.

The Economic Times · Sep 19

Cattle Posting Mixed Action at the End of the Week

Live cattle futures are mixed, with nearbys up a tick to a nickel lower. Cash trade was reported at $350-355 dressed in the North with a few $224 live bids in the South. The Thursday Fed Cattle exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,514 head offered with $220-220.50...

Barchart · Sep 18

Cattle Fall Back as Another Border Opening Announced

Live cattle futures were down $2.80 to $3.95 across the board on Thursday. Cash trade was reported at $350-355 dressed in the North with a few live bouts at $222-223 with a few $224 live bids in the South. The Thursday Fed Cattle exchange online auction showed no sales on...

Barchart · Sep 17