ShakeAlert messages will warn West Coast of earthquakes
A new early warning system, called ShakeAlert, will use cell phones to alert people in California, Oregon, and Washington of an earthquake. The alerts come from sensors from the USGS seismic system. Once the sensors pick up movement, a message is sent immediately to the surrounding area. Quakes travel through…
Traveling this summer? Bring a mask
People are eager to start traveling this summer after a year of lockdowns. To minimize the risk of COVID-19, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) says travelers will need to wear a mask while on public transportation. That means anyone who is flying on an airplane will wear a mask while…
Young entrepreneur created popular app to stop cyberbullying
Trisha Prabhu was only a teenage when she launched the anti-cyberbullying app, ReThink. Today, she is one of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Social Impact list. Her app has been downloaded over 500,000 times. Most anti-bullying programs focus on getting kids to speak to adults after the bullying occurs. Prabhu wanted…
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(about 2 days ago)While child poisoning deaths have fallen by 73 percent since 1972, in 2021 an estimated 62,600 children five years… https://t.co/K7M3wXkiaZ
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