Vanessa Taylor

Now that the 2010s are officially over, it's safe to say that there were a lot of changes over the past 10 years. Notably, weather across the world took a dramatic turn and the last decade is now officially the hottest on record. With many experts…

In September 2017, Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, killing thousands and resulting in nearly $100 billion in damage. Now, more than two years later, the Trump administration is finally ending a hold on funds for Puerto Rico ... just in time…

The Philippines may not be strangers to volcanic activity but that doesn't make it any less dangerous. On Sunday, one of the Philippines' most active volcanoes erupted in a plume of ash followed by lava flow. Although the eruption has been referred…

Following the murder of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani, President Trump seemed to expect a heap of praise. However, a new poll reveals that the majority of Americans disapprove of Trump's actions regarding Iran. With tensions simmering between the…

Seismic waves aren't all that unusual. They can come from earthquakes, large landslides, and even man-made explosions — but they don't often make a noticeable sound. Two years ago, though, that's exactly what happened and it shocked people across…

History is full of athletes using their platforms to support social movements like Colin Kaepernick taking a knee or Muhammad Ali refusing the draft. Now, though, it appears officials don't want to risk that happening at the Olympics. This week, the…

The assassination of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani left many people uneasy as tensions rose to the brink of war. That unease isn't shared by everybody, though. Less than a week after the assassination, President Trump's re-election campaign is…

There's a lot to talk about when it comes to youth climate activist Greta Thunberg like her notable speeches calling out politicians or her appointment as Time's person of the year. Instead, radio host and former Trump aide Sebastian Gorka decided…

Since late December, a series of earthquakes have struck the Caribbean. As a part of the ongoing tremors, a massive earthquake hit Puerto Rico early Tuesday morning, leaving the small island in a state of emergency. With many parts of Puerto Rico…

As part of the larger targeting of immigrants, the current administration now plans to gather more information on them than ever before. Starting this week, the Trump administration will collect the DNA of detained immigrants held by U.S. Customs…

Following a U.S. airstrike that killed Iranian Gen, Qassem Soleimani, many expressed concerns over what escalating tensions would mean for Iranians and Muslims in the United States. Some of those fears were realized Sunday after Iranians reported…

As you were out celebrating New Years, you may have received notices of updated privacy policies from various companies. That's because California's consumer privacy act finally went into effect. It's yet another example of states taking up the…

Attacks on reproductive access in the United States have become increasingly common, but politicians are now appealing directly to the Supreme Court. Over 200 Republicans are going after Roe v. Wade by asking the Supreme Court to reconsider the…

Targeting immigrants through federal agencies like Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has become a defining factor of the Trump administration. The news of children dying, sexual assault, and other forms of abuse have driven advocates to…

In the United States, gun control has long been a political hot topic. But the past year is making the issue harder to ignore. In 2019, U.S. mass killings were the highest ever recorded, with most of them being mass shootings. With the U.S. entering…

The past few years have seen at-home DNA tests explode in popularity. And while they may seem like a harmless activity to give you insight into family history, they could have devastating privacy consequences. Recently, the Pentagon warned military…

Tech companies are rushing to give consumers better products and better service. These updates rarely ever come cheap, though, and they may require more than just money. As cellphone companies start rolling out their new wireless signals, you may…

Trying to keep up with the weather this year has been a constant adventure. Now, new data says that 2019's weather broke over 100,000 records in the United States alone. With climate change showing no immediate signs of stopping, these trends could…

For communities of color, voter suppression remains a pressing issue, and it doesn't seem as if those concerns will be going away anytime soon. According to a leaked recording obtained by The Associated Press, one of President Trump's senior…