Thursday, May 14, 2026

Tag: Hurricane Sandy

Five years after Sandy: The long road home

If Sandy taught us we can rebuild, it also taught us that we must find a better way.

Hurricane Sandy-Sized Floods Up to 17 Times More Likely by 2100

As the remnants of Hurricane Matthew recede, the warnings and evacuations in the Caribbean and US east coast are giving way to rescue efforts and clean-up operations.

Louisiana’s Tea Party Congressmen Seek Flood Aid – After they Rejected...

In 2013, when Scalise and Cassidy were members of the House, both men voted against the $50 billion aid package for New York following Superstorm Sandy.

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Popular sugar substitute erythritol damages blood-brain barrier, elevating stroke risk

A new study shows how erythritol, a zero-calorie sugar alternative, directly damages human cells that comprise the blood-brain barrier.

Nearly all plant-based meat alternatives Contain mycotoxins

The researchers found that 100 percent of the plant-based meat substitutes contained at least one of 19 different types of mycotoxins, often showing high "co-occurrence" (multiple toxins in a single product).

Waterboarding for dollars in Cuba

The CBS Sunday Morning program, “Next: Cuba?” which aired on April 26, presented a discussion of the recent intensification of sanctions on...

California officials accuse Trump administration of targeting blue states after Medicaid funding freeze

Federal officials cite fraud concerns while California leaders warn millions could lose access to critical healthcare and in-home support services.

Butter (and schools), not guns (and warfare)

The War Against Iran, Up Close and Personal (and All Too Far Away).