Amid federal research cuts, some Antarctic tourist cruises are sponsoring scientists

During Antarctica’s warm season, the sleek Norwegian passenger ship known as the MS Fridtjof Nansen departs regularly from Argentina for its journey south across the turbulent Drake Passage, down to the Antarctic Peninsula. The cruise carries wealthy adventurers, bucket listers and, increasingly, polar scientists looking to gather data as public funding for Antarctic research vanishes…

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Trump admin demands crackdown on illegal immigrants taking advantage of benefit

The United States Department of Agriculture is demanding that states ensure illegal immigrants are not using food stamps. The department wants states to comply with President Donald Trump’s executive order from February that seeks improved methods to check that those in the country illegally do not receive federal benefits, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program…

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Bad BBQ: 7 Foods You Should Never Grill

CNET I’m always looking for new ways to cook food outdoors during warm months. With no central AC, a reliable gas or charcoal grill keeps the kitchen cool and company fed. There are hundreds of things you can make on a grill, but there are some foods don’t fare so well when cooked over a grill’s…

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