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Old Farmer’s Almanac Forecasts US Weather for Winter 2025
The winter weather this year may leave Americans guessing. The Old Farmer’s Almanac claims that this year will not be especially harsh, but will prove unpredictable with normal stretches followed by cold snaps. The venerable publication has been helping readers since 1792, and believes that much of the country will remain mostly mild, with slugs ... Read more
Officials propose banning common landscaping equipment with new bill: ‘It’s a beautiful thing’
Quieter blocks and cleaner air are within reach as city leaders weigh a ban on this landscaping equipment. The proposal, led by a key sponsor and backed by the environment chair, targets noise and pollution together. Residents, advocates, and even lawn pros see momentum building. Battery tools have matured, so the timing fits. The shift ... Read more
Camper shares frustrations after encountering concerning trend in protected parks: ‘People are getting bolder and bolder’
Silence should feel natural under the pines, yet lately that calm keeps slipping away. From crowded sites to late-night engines, small breaches pile up until the getaway feels fragile. Across protected parks, one frank camper’s story captures a larger shift: rules are ignored, gates are damaged, and courtesy fades. Readers who love wild places ask ... Read more
Billionaire philanthropists Nancy and Rich Kinder vow to give 95% of their wealth — $10B — to Houston charities
Houston’s most visible givers are turning private success into public good, at scale and with urgency. According to Nancy and Rich Kinder, 95% of their wealth, over $10 billion, will be donated to projects that improve Houston’s parks, arts, education, and overall quality of life. Their announcement considers wealth as stewardship not status, and builds ... Read more
World’s largest asset manager BlackRock to employees: You cannot carry your phones and laptops to China, alternatively …
Phones and laptops stay home, because BlackRock just redrew the rules for travel to China. An internal memo effective July 16 limits company devices, blocks VPN access, and cuts corporate logins on Chinese networks. Staff must rely on loaner phones, while access also pauses during personal trips. The shift reflects sharper security posture as tensions ... Read more
Another sporting goods retailer disappearing forever after 103 years
A North Carolina icon says goodbye after more than a century Some stores feel like they’ll last forever — the kind that have survived wars, recessions, and decades of change. But even the most enduring local businesses sometimes reach their final chapter. That’s what’s happening to Sherman’s Sports, a beloved North Carolina sporting goods store ... Read more
Honda Gold Wing 2025 Official Reveal Showcases Legendary Touring Heritage, Revolutionary Powertrain, Advanced Features And Premium Rider Comfort Options
Some names carry more than history, they carry emotion, silence, and the hum of open roads. This is one of them. With its newest creation, Honda doesn’t just unveil a machine; it reawakens an idea that has defined freedom for decades. The announcement resonates far beyond engineering or performance, hinting at a transformation guided by ... Read more
Tesla exec speaks out on Elon Musk’s $1 trillion compensation package: ‘There isn’t anyone else out there like Elon’
Startling targets meet a singular figure, and markets are already arguing the odds. The board is backing Elon Musk, and the plan attached to his name dwarfs every benchmark. Supporters see a decade-long moonshot. Critics see risky timing, given recent stumbles. Both sides agree on one thing: the next ten years will test strategy, execution, ... Read more
Disney Announces Hulu Phase-Out Window
Big changes are coming to Disney’s streaming world, and they arrive in clear stages. The company is sunsetting the standalone app Hulu while strengthening one brand inside Disney+. On October 8, that brand takes over outside the United States, and a fully unified experience follows in 2026. In the meantime, users will notice a fresh ... Read more
Geologists unearth a deposit of more than 1,000 tons of gold
Beneath this layer of earth is something extraordinary—a primitive layer of earth that hides a treasure of immeasurable value. In an isolated area, geologists have discovered evidence of what could soon become one of the most important discoveries of its kind. The scale, the depth, and the size of this discovery all bring a sense ... Read more
