Dec 8, 2025
Most ViewedGas prices 1 year ago
One year ago, in December 2024, the U.S. national average for a gallon of regular gasoline hovered right around the $3 mark—AAA reported $3.02–$3.03 in early December and industry summaries show the n...
West Coast of the United States
Term for the westernmost coastal states of the United States, located near the North Pacific Ocean
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8 resultsNov 17, 2025
Most ViewedWhat distribution networks and transportation methods are cartels using now for meth and fentanyl shipments into the U.S.?
U.S. reporting and government releases show cartels currently move methamphetamine and fentanyl into the United States using a wide mix of routes — ports of entry (passenger vehicles, commercial cargo...
Dec 15, 2025
Most ViewedNumber one cause of forest fires in US
Human activity — not lightning or climate alone — is the leading cause of U.S. wildfires, with most ignitions traced to people and the expanding wildland‑urban interface; climate change and fuel condi...
Jan 15, 2026
Which U.S. regions or cities saw the largest increase or decrease in ICE arrests in 2025?
ICE arrests surged nationally in 2025, with advocacy analyses showing averages exceeding 1,000 arrests per day during peak periods and a marked shift toward community “at-large” arrests outside jails ...
Nov 25, 2025
Which regions have the highest outdoor air pollution linked to increased cancer risk for endurance athletes?
Available reporting links endurance athletes’ outdoor exposure to air pollutants — especially fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and ozone — with raised risks for respiratory disease and some cancers (no...
Nov 25, 2025
Are there geographic hotspots where outdoor training athletes face higher cancer risks due to air pollution?
Outdoor athletes can face elevated long‑term cancer risks where ambient air pollution—especially PM2.5, PM10, NO2/NOx and ozone—is high, because those pollutants are linked to lung and some non‑lung c...
Nov 5, 2025
Sneaker wave south of Coos Bay: Caught on camera
A video recorded in January 2016 showing a captured by a local business owner and reported widely at the time; multiple contemporaneous news outlets and federal agencies described the event and warned...
Oct 24, 2025
How much of the ocean has been mapped by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) as of 2025?
NOAA has not published a single, agency-wide percentage of the global ocean it has fully mapped as of 2025; available documents focus on regional campaigns, data tools, and planning rather than a cons...