Author: Julia Mehalko

An area of Yellowstone National Park has been shut down after a sudden hydrothermal explosion terrified tourists, sending many running to safety. This explosion was sudden and not anticipated. As a result, it has some worried that this might indicate volcanic activity may appear soon in Yellowstone. A Hydrothermal Explosion Source: The Dye Clan/Wikimedia Commons Yellowstone Park officials have explained that a hydrothermal explosion occurred in the Biscuit Basin area of the national park in Wyoming. As a result, this section of Yellowstone has been closed as officials evaluate the area, as well as study the explosion and why it…

Scientists have discovered “dark oxygen”, a remarkable discovery that they state could end up rewriting the origins of life on Earth. This discovery has made researchers incredibly confused, as they always thought they knew how oxygen could be formed and created. Now, with this finding, everything has changed. Studying the Ocean’s Floor Source: Thierry Meier/Unsplash This stunning discovery came during an expedition in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone, located in the North Pacific Ocean. Scientists were studying the seafloor and analyzing potato-sized metallic nodules that can be found strewn on the seafloor in this area. Researchers initially were studying what impacts the…

Florida’s population has hit a major new record as the Sunshine State now has more than 23 million residents for the first time. This increase in residents comes as many people from other states — most notably California and New York — have flocked to Florida for a variety of reasons. An Increase in Florida’s Population Source: Lance Asper/Unsplash New estimates released by Florida’s Demographic Estimating Conference have revealed that Florida has 23,002,597 residents as of April 1, 2024. This data has also revealed that the Sunshine State added about 359,000 people last year alone, which helped the state reach…

New data has revealed that the United States has seen a spike in car repossessions, as many Americans are struggling to make their payments thanks to an ongoing period of high inflation and high interest rates. Many Americans are struggling to pay many of their bills, resulting in more cases of car repossessions and extreme debt. Car Repos Surge Source: ms uppy/Unsplash According to new Cox data, car repossessions have surged in just the first half of 2024 alone. Data has revealed that more and more American borrowers are defaulting on the loans they had to take out to purchase…

Experts have warned that a potential Kamala Harris and Gavin Newsom ticket would end up costing the Democratic Party all 54 of California’s electoral votes — and all thanks to the 12th Amendment. After President Joe Biden exited the presidential race on Sunday, Harris has become the party’s presumptive nominee. Now, however, she must find a running mate. Joe Biden Steps Down Source: Office of Public Affairs/Wikimedia Commons On Sunday, President Biden shocked much of the nation when he suddenly revealed — via a letter posted on social media — that he was stepping down from the 2024 presidential race.…

Several Florida residents have been evacuated from their homes after a sudden, large “ground depression” opened up in the neighborhood. Government officials are now closely watching the development of this ground depression and ensuring no other residents in the neighborhood will be affected. The Appearance of a Sudden Ground Depression Source: Aviz/Pexels This event occurred on Saturday night in Lake County, Florida. Around 6:30 p.m., Groveland Police arrived at a home to discover that a ground depression had formed. The police, as well as a quickly called fire crew, helped the family who owned the home, as they were forced…

The building of a utopian city in Solano County, California — a city backed by various Silicon Valley billionaires — has shockingly been put on hold. California Forever, the group of investors planning to create the futuristic city, has suddenly decided to pull its ballot measure. California Forever’s Ballot Measure Source: Scott Roth/Wikimedia Commons Previously, California Forever had received the number of signatures needed to put its creation of a new utopian city on the November ballot in Solano County. If this measure was passed, this would have allowed the group to remove some necessary requirements, such as zoning restrictions.…

House Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez previously warned that some Democrats — particularly those who were pushing President Joe Biden off of the Democratic Party’s presidential ticket — also won’t support Vice President Kamala Harris. This warning occurred before Biden stepped down from the race and endorsed Harris to take his place. However, now it has caused many analysts to question whether Harris will have an opponent in her attempt to win the Democratic Party’s nomination. Joe Biden Exits Presidential Race Source: Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons On Sunday, Biden released a letter on his social media accounts confirming that he was exiting the…

New reporting suggests that former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi encouraged President Joe Biden to step down from the 2024 presidential race. One analyst claimed that this shouldn’t be surprising to anyone, stating, “For her, it’s all about winning.” Joe Biden Exits Presidential Race Source: Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons Biden shocked Americans around the country on Sunday when he released a letter on his social media accounts declaring that he had exited the presidential race and would no longer be running for reelection. Biden’s decision to step down comes after various Democratic lawmakers and mega-donors asked him to exit, as they felt…

Meteorologists have warned the public in Florida to prepare for “dirty rain” this week, as a large wave of Saharan dust is arriving in the Sunshine State. Saharan dust can cause hazy skies and dirty rain — even in areas thousands of miles away from its African origins. Unfortunately, it can also cause some issues for Floridians. What Is Dirty Rain? Source: Pixabay/Pexels Experts often use the phrase “dirty rain” to describe any type of rain that is polluted in raindrops. For example, fine particles from pollution, wildfires, or dust storms can get trapped inside raindrops. This then becomes dirty…