What each hurricane category means Each new level increases the damage factor by four. Plus, hurricanes are getting stronger. Do we need a Category 6? September 27, 2022 Al Tompkins
How to read a hurricane cone graphic Plus, why warmer oceans mean more powerful hurricanes, understanding storm surge, don't forget Puerto Rico and Canada, and more. September 26, 2022 Al Tompkins
The connection between abandoned cars and crime Plus, will unions support the agreement that averted a railroad strike, telling big stories through small examples, STD rates are up, and more. September 23, 2022 Al Tompkins
Another COVID-19 fraud scheme is uncovered almost every day Plus, why October may be the best time to get a flu shot, new airport satisfaction rankings and the uncounted deaths in America’s prisons and jails. September 22, 2022 Al Tompkins
How high will interest rates rise? Plus, Fed rates directly influence your credit card interest, ‘failing regimes’ are adding to record border encounters, and more. September 21, 2022 Al Tompkins
More than 2 million encounters at the southern border, a record Plus, the top 10 banned books in the U.S. on this Banned Book Week, and is the pandemic really over? September 20, 2022 Al Tompkins
Why your utility bills are rising so fast Plus, Hurricane Fiona damages Puerto Rico, a carbon dioxide shortage troubles small breweries, good news about US child poverty rates, and more. September 19, 2022 Al Tompkins
The Senate delayed a vote on same-sex marriage until after the midterm elections Plus, mortgage rates hit 6%, the highest rate since 2008; the unexpected force behind policing change; railroad strike averted, for now; and more. September 16, 2022 Al Tompkins
On the eve of a national railroad strike Plus, Social Security checks might increase by a record amount in January, what ‘quiet quitting’ is and why it's trending, and more. September 15, 2022 Al Tompkins
Inflation guts Wall Street optimism; worse could be ahead if railroad workers strike Friday Plus, how the inflation figures spell a pay raise for people in 7 states, a couple of notes from Canada, and more. September 14, 2022 Al Tompkins
The US moves one day closer to a national railroad strike as Friday’s deadline looms Plus, new college rankings reignite fights over who’s in and who’s out, some states will tax student loan forgiveness, and more. September 13, 2022 Al Tompkins
A possible rail strike this week could lead to significant interruptions and higher prices Plus, a brewing federal budget battle over funding will decide if your next vaccine is free, and why this week’s COVID-19 data is likely misleading. September 12, 2022 Al Tompkins
21 years later, how have we changed since 9/11? Plus, what journalists need to know about an effort to bring medications to the public faster, the queen's corgis, and more. September 9, 2022 Al Tompkins
Election poll security now includes cameras, plexiglass and security guards Plus, the FTC warns against student loan forgiveness scammers, and a new survey shows Americans believe they're surrounded by bad drivers. September 8, 2022 Al Tompkins
The nation’s second-largest school system was just hit by a cyberattack. Why do attackers target schools? Plus, why experts have reason to hope there will be no fall COVID-19 surge, how climate change is related to disease outbreaks, and more. September 7, 2022 Al Tompkins
