Using A 747 To Fight Wildfires
The largest aircraft used to fight wildfires like the ones raging in California and Oregon was once the largest passenger plane in the world. The U.S. Forest Service used to break fire fighting planes…
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It’s 122 Degrees In This City Today
Temperatures have set records around the world recently, and the warmest places are routinely over 110 degrees F during the day. Extreme heat, over 120 degrees, is rare, but in this city in Afghanistan,…
This Is the Huge Plane That Fights America’s Wildfires
Several aircraft types are used to fight America's largest fires, like the ones burning in Oregon and California. The largest so far is the DC-10 Air Tanker.
Widely Regarded Model Puts Global COVID-19 Deaths at 2.8 Million This Year
One of the most widely respected COVID-19 case models forecasts 2.8 million deaths by the end of the year. That means a sharp acceleration in deaths over the next three and a half months.
Largest Wildfire in American History Was in 1871
People assume that fires, particularly the recent ones in California and Oregon, are larger than any in the past and perhaps more deadly. Neither is true.
JC Penney Lives to Die Another Day
The deal to rescue one of America's oldest retailers makes sense for lenders and mall owners, but it does not solve J.C. Penney's primary problem.
America Has the World’s Most Polluted Air
Today, the worst air quality is not in India, China, Pakistan or Bangladesh. It is in the western U.S. states, where wildfires are raging.
The iPhone 12 Meets the Recession
This will be the first time Apple has introduced a new model into the teeth of a recession since it launched the iPhone 3G in mid-2008.
Is Google Still the Best Search Engine? Maybe Not
Google has been considered the best search engine in many other parts of the world. However, new charges claim that search results at times may favor Google's other products and services.
Will 52% of Young Adults Living at Home Undermine Housing Prices?
Many people who live at home today will not have the financial means to buy a home later, and demand for homes at the less expensive end of the market will suffer, undermining the…
Jeep’s New High-End Grand Wagoneer Faces Brand’s Reputation Problems
Jeep plans to enter the extreme high end of the sport utility vehicle market with its new Grand Wagoneer. But will the new product overcome the brand's reputation for low quality?
Walmart’s Troubles Are Not Over
Shareholders are far from optimistic about Walmart's prospects. The primary challenge is its large number of stores.
As Tesla’s Shares Crash, Could They Drop Another 95%?
The idea Tesla could be wrecked is not entirely far-fetched. It has struggled like other car companies as the pandemic rocked sales.
Teenage Unemployment Nearly Double National Average
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released its August jobs report for nonfarm payroll employment. The national figure dropped to 8.4%. The number of unemployed people dropped 2.8 million to 13.6 million. It was good…
What Is a ‘K-Shaped’ Recovery?
Economists have traditionally used three letters to describe an economic recovery. A “V-shaped” one is a sharp decline in gross domestic product followed by a rapid recovery. The process takes a few months. In…
Carefully Followed Forecast Shows American COVID-19 Deaths Could Top 600,000 This Year
The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), one of the most highly regarded forecasters of COVID-19 deaths has issued data that show the number in the U.S. could reach over 600,000 by January…
These Are The Robinhood Stocks With The Highest Analyst Rating
Robinhood has become the dominant discount brokerage platform over the last year. It had 4.3 million average revenue trades in June, which is a critical metric in the industry. This is higher than perennial…
Alphabet Could Be Broken Into These 3 Companies
Alphabet has several large operations that might be spun out if the government presses for a partial breakup of the company. These are the three most likely candidates.
The Unemployment Rate In America’s 389 Cities Two Months Before The Election
The unemployment rate in July was 10.5%, an improvement from each of the two prior months. However, the figure is still above the worst single month of The Great Recession–October 2009. According to the…
These 7 Cities Had Unemployment Rates Under 5% Last Month
A handful of cities in Utah and Idaho have employment rates less than what is considered full employment.