Tag: spark

Can COVID and wildfires spark a revolution in indoor air safety?

“The 360” shows you diverse perspectives on the day’s top stories and debates. Photo illustration: Jack Forbes/Yahoo News; photos: Getty Images (4) What’s happening Gigantic plumes of that blanketed the northeastern United States last week provided a striking reminder of the dangers that toxic air can pose — not just in the atmosphere, but also […]

Extreme storms spark rising outage rates across Maine and beyond

A new analysis shows that more major power outages across Maine, the Northeast and the U.S. are happening as a result of bad weather. The data from the nonprofit Climate Central shows an aging power grid under pressure as climate change brings more extreme storms in all seasons. “Major outages are events that affect at least 50,000 […]

Will the Bitcoin Halving Spark a Huge Rally?

In the dynamic realm of cryptocurrencies, few events command as much attention and potential impact as Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) halving. On April 19, Bitcoin experienced its fourth halving, marking a pivotal moment in its journey. While past performance doesn’t always predict future results, a closer examination of the halving reveals Bitcoin’s resilience and its potential […]

Iran Says Israeli Threats May Spark Shift in Nuclear Policy

(Bloomberg) — Iran said it may review its nuclear policies if Israel threatens to attack the country’s atomic sites, and vowed to respond in kind to any such strike by the Jewish state. Most Read from Bloomberg While the comments from a senior Iranian military official didn’t specify what the change would be, Tehran’s long […]

Can family be paid with campaign funds? Recent remarks spark criticism, questions

Rep. Adam Morgan, a Greenville Republican who is seeking the SC 4th Congressional District seat against incumbent William Timmons, took to the House floor Tuesday to speak against campaign contributions being used for childcare. He said campaign contribution money should not have any connection to personal affairs. Morgan’s campaign expenditure history, however, have made some […]

Maddow Blog | Questions surrounding Ted Cruz’s podcast spark FEC complaint

It’s no secret that Sen. Ted Cruz has a special affection for his podcast. His 2024 rival, Democratic Rep. Colin Allred, told MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell last year, “He’s honestly busier being a podcaster — which he does three times a week — than actually being a senator.” But the problem with the Texas Republican’s media […]