The origins of this festival of candy and cupids are actually dark, bloody — and a bit muddled.
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Over Lake Huron, the U.S. downs a 3rd unidentified object in 3 days
A unidentified object has been shot down by U.S. forces over Michigan’s Lake Huron, according to the Pentagon. It’s the fourth object shot down in just over a week in North America.
Killer whale moms are still supporting their adult sons — and it’s costing them
Male orcas are massive, and so are their appetites. They’re also less maneuverable, which may make it harder for them to catch prey.
An Airline Passengers’ Bill of Rights seeks to make flying feel more humane
The meltdowns that recently brought flights to a halt have prompted lawmakers to draft new rules for airlines. The changes would give travelers at least $1,350 if bumped from an overbooked flight.
Climate change and a population boom could dry up the Great Salt Lake in 5 years
Utah leaders are under pressure to end water diversions and enforce tougher restrictions in order save the drying Great Salt Lake. A recent report predicted it will completely dry in five years.
American Indian and Alaska Native people were left out of ‘deaths of despair’ research
During the time that deaths from addiction and suicide among white Americans rose by about 9%, deaths among Native Americans shot up by about 30%, a new study shows.