Residents of the Gulf Coast are reeling after two tornadoes touched down in southern Texas on Wednesday. Thankfully, no injuries were reported from the twisters near Brownsville, but some damage was reported. Meanwhile, Hurricane Alex gained strength Wednesday afternoon as it continued churning in the western Gulf of Mexico - and is heading toward northeastern Mexico and [...]

Can you believe it? We have hit day 71 of the tragic oil spill that continues to pump up to 60,000 barrels of crude a day into the Gulf. And now containment efforts are being threatened by Hurricane Alex, the season’s first tropical storm predicted to turn hurricane strength later today. Giant wind gusts and turbulant [...]

If you think the BP oil fiasco hasn’t been dramatic enough – Brad Pitt thinks he can bring more drama by bringing it to the big screen. The thing that’s a bit confusing is usually a story arch has a beginning, a middle and an end. So far, the crisis in the golf hasn’t seen the end. [...]

NOAA reports that May, the period from March to May, and from January to May all have had the hottest combined global land and ocean surface temperatures since records began in 1880. May’s combined global land and ocean surface temperature was 0.69°C above the 20th century average of 14.8°C, with land temps being 1.04°C above [...]

Oprah is under fire today for hating the handicapped, according to Google Trends. Yes, strange we know. Oprah has been holding video auditions for the next reality show star, awarding whoever earns the most votes, their own reality show. Zach Anner, a man with Cerebral Palsy had suggested hosting a travel show for people who may have difficulty [...]

Malibu resident Francie Rehwald wanted to build a house that was both eco-friendly and had curves. Her architect, David Hertz, suggested salvaging an old 747.  Hertz says he came up with the idea of using an airplane because it fit all the criteria Rehwald wanted.  “It soon became apparent, that in fact, an airplane wing itself could work,” he wrote on his [...]

As of August 1, 2010, IKEA will begin to phase out all incandescent light bulbs in their US stores. The recent IKEA environmental initiative has a target date of incandescent bulb elimination by January 1, 2011. IKEA will be the first US retailer to completely phase out incandescent light bulbs. “IKEA is committed to integrating [...]

Feel like a delicious, cold treat on the cheap? There is still some time left today to cash in on the $1 Jamba Juice smoothie deal at participating locations. Jamba Juice is promoting thier new Superfruit Smoothie flavors: Super Yumberry and Berry Yumberry.

The King Of Kings statue of Jesus aka Touchdown Jesus Statue or Big Butter Jesus Statue, which famously stood on the grounds of Solid Rock church in Monroe, Ohio was set ablaze after reportedly being struck by lightning – an onimous sign for many God-fearing residents. Erected in 2004, the ‘King of Kings’ statue was the [...]

News of a 5.7 – 5.9 magnitude earthquake around Ocotillo, California has been reported in the last few hours. Reports of tremors being felt all over southern California and Mexico are being released continuously. Stay tuned for more information. 8 km (5 miles) SE (124°) from Ocotillo, CA 24 km (15 miles) WSW (244°) from [...]