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Listen Close: Brian Norcross Storm Prep Insights
WLRN's Topical Currents gives Hurricane Irma updates and advice from The Weather Channel's Senior Hurricane Specialist and meteorologist, Bryan Norcross.
He provides exclusive insights on...
SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy is the World’s Most Powerful Rocket
Today, Tuesday, February 6, 2018, SpaceX will launch the Falcon Heavy, which is touted to be the world's most powerful rocket. This marks a...
Super Storm Waves & Disaster Return Interval
Storm Waves & Disasters seem have a higher return interval these days, increasing in frequency and intensity.Hurricane Irma was the biggest storm on record...
Good for Harvest, Bad for Planting: Equitable Organ Transplant Access
Difference in access for people of color when it comes to organ transplants for life threatening illnesses like kidney disease.
As we continue the healthcare...
Regrowing What Was Lost
Wounded troops may soon be able to regrow muscle, bone and tissue, and essentially regenerate their lost limbs, military scientists say.
What it means: “What...
The Economics of Irma
Aside from the downed trees and loss of power and Internet services the greatest impact of this storm has been an economic one.
For most...
Modern Civil Rights and Net Neutrality
As society continues to evolve the battle ground for Civil and Human Rights has shifted to a digital theatre. With as much information that is...
Art of Fact: Hurricane Michael Upgraded to Category 5 Storm
As we enter into the 2019 storm season, NOAA has announced the upgrade of Hurricane Michael to a category 5 storm after...
New Jersey Senator Cory Booker introduces Marijuana Justice Act, Bill aims at removing Marijuana...
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What is the Marijuana Justice Act: The proposal, called the Marijuana Justice Act, removes marijuana from the federal list of Schedule I narcotics –...
Miami-Dade: Afro-Latinos Face Harsh Reality
In Miami-Dade county Afro-Latinos face the harsh reality of more severe consequences in the criminal justice system. A recent study by the University of...
