The doomsday clock hasn’t been this close to midnight since the first H-bomb test
By Chris Smith From BGR You might not agree with them, but doomsday experts say we’re the closest to a disaster since 1953. That’s when the first hydrogen bomb was tested, prompting the Doomsday Clock scientists to change the time…
Local heroes helping animals in hurricane-ravaged Caribbean
By Brian J. Lowney, From South Coast Today As residents of the Caribbean islands of Antigua and Barbuda struggle desperately to rebuild their lives in the aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, a small group of islanders is trying to…
A new dining experience
Anse Chastanet debuts new seafood dining concept Resort teams up with local fishermen to present Caribbean flavors in fresh, engaging ways ST. LUCIA – St. Lucia’s Anse Chastanet resort has unveiled a new dining concept, featuring fresh sustainable seafood prepared…
North Korea cancels joint cultural performance with South
From BBC A joint women’s ice hockey team has been one of the agreements for the Games North Korea has abruptly cancelled a cultural event scheduled to be held jointly with the South, Seoul has said. Set for 4 February…
Lava spilling from Philippine volcano, ash coating land
By The Associated Press From Tuscaloo News LEGAZPI, Philippines — More lava was spilling from a Philippine volcano also sending up columns of ash over farmland and towns already coated in gray after a nearly two-week eruption. More than 74,000…
Meta-analysis shows one kind of brain training does work
(SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 29, 2018) — A systematic review and meta-analysis has just published in Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews, and concludes that a specific type of computerized brain training – “UFOV® training” – enhances cognitive outcomes and transfers to everyday…
Film documents intra-Caribbean immigration
BY ALEXANDRA SIMON From Caribbean Life The 10th season of the series “AfroPop: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange” premiered this month on Martin Luther King day. This season is being hosted by actor Nicholas L. Ashe and the series is showing…
US tiniest towns
The tiniest town in every state Part 2 By Sarah Schmalbruch From Insider Often, a state’s largest city is considered its best place to live. But there’s something to be said for rural towns too. We rounded up the least-populated…
How to clean your car like a pro
From Tints2Go Cars are expensive, and as responsible vehicle owners, you should do everything to prolong its life and performance. One simple way of delaying its premature deterioration is regular maintenance and cleaning. Indeed, part of taking care of your…
Protecting a Caribbean wonder from disappearing in Belize
From America CGTN The largest coral reef in the Americas is under siege. Off the coast of the Central American nation Belize, it is one of the world’s great treasures. Just below the surface, a magnificent coral reef spans the…