A new study by Cornell University found that honey from organically managed bee colonies in the northeastern US had pesticide levels similar to certified organic honey, suggesting current strict US organic certification rules could be revised to open a large market for struggling beekeepers.
The northeastern US faces severe thunderstorms and flash flooding, compounded by Canadian wildfire smoke in NYC. Meanwhile, Texas continues to battle destructive floods, with two deaths and hundreds rescued, as major rivers are expected to surge, following weeks of relentless downpours.
A new Allstate report identifies Boston, MA, as the city with the highest likelihood of car crashes for the second year running. The data, based on auto insurance claims from 200 large U.S. cities, highlights the Northeast, particularly Massachusetts, for frequent collisions, while Texas cities show fewer crashes.
A 3-foot-wide meteor exploded over northeastern US, producing a double boom heard in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, with energy equivalent to 300 tons of TNT.
A meteor exploded over northeastern Massachusetts and southeastern New Hampshire, producing booms equivalent to 300 tons of TNT, startling residents.
