The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s method of detecting methane leaks at landfills is flawed, and emissions of this powerful heat-trapping gas are likely much higher than what is being reported, according to a new study analyzing landfills in Illinois and seven other states. Released Thursday by the environmental nonprofit Industrious Labs, the study is the most recent … [Read more...] about Landfill study shows flawed detection methods, higher methane emissions in Illinois, other states
Chicago Sky dominate the 4th quarter to beat Dallas Wings 84-73 for season-opening split
ARLINGTON, Texas — Diamond DeShields led a balanced attack with 16 points and the Chicago Sky dominated the fourth quarter to defeat the Dallas Wings 83-74 on Saturday night to split the season-opening series. The Sky outscored the Wings 28-11 in the fourth to erase an eight-point deficit, getting contributions from a number of players while Arike Ogunbowale had nine of the 11 … [Read more...] about Chicago Sky dominate the 4th quarter to beat Dallas Wings 84-73 for season-opening split
Ask Amy: Should I share my inheritance?
Dear Amy: My mother recently died, and I’m expecting a relatively substantial inheritance from her (my dad died several years ago). My younger brother, also not living, has two adult children. My mother (who was a difficult person) originally told me she intended to halve the inheritance between my brother and me when he was still alive, but after he died, she then decided to … [Read more...] about Ask Amy: Should I share my inheritance?
Today in History: Former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis dies
Today is Sunday, May 19, the 140th day of 2024. There are 226 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On May 19, 1994, former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis died in New York at age 64. On this date: In 1536, Anne Boleyn, the second wife of England’s King Henry VIII, was beheaded after being convicted of adultery. In 1780, a mysterious darkness enveloped much … [Read more...] about Today in History: Former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis dies
Daily Horoscope for May 19, 2024
General Daily Insight for May 19, 2024 Progress is possible, but it might not happen in exactly the way we want. While the idealistic Libra Moon goads pushy Mars, we could be impatient that particular outcomes we’re attached to don’t seem to be unfolding. As the life-sustaining Sun sextiles visionary Neptune at 6:45 pm EDT, other paths are opening up. That said, Luna then … [Read more...] about Daily Horoscope for May 19, 2024