Articles by Cullen Paradis

This 2020 file photo shows a deforested area in Brazil, where lawmakers were being accused of further threatening the country's disappearing rainforests

Carbon Offset Programs: Feeling Guilty About A Carbon Footprint? There's An App For That

There's only so much carbon emission a person or business can cut from their life through electric cars and recycling. For the rest, there are carbon offset programs.

China is a hugely important market for Tesla, where it sells one out of every four of its cars

EV Market Heats Up: Who Are Tesla's Biggest Competitors?

Tesla's future is unclear as many new competitors look to cut into their share of the electric vehicle market

Joe Biden's vast stimulus passed earlier this year has helped fire the US economic recovery but has also added to inflationary pressures, while investors will be closely watching the progress of other big-spending measures in Congress

Stimulus Check Payments: Here's The Current Status For The New Round Of $1,400 Checks

This week's distribution was especially large due to plus-up payments and two-week a backlog of relief checks.

Lauren Boebert Goes On Twitter Tirades Against Black Lives Matter, Pro-Gun Rants

Boebert was responding to a new policy allowing U.S. embassies to fly the flag to commemorate George Floyd's murder.

Authorities in more and more countries are using facial recognition technology as part of their surveillance networks

Remote Workers Leery Of Surveillance Used To Monitor Productivity

A study by the Institute for the Future of Work suggests that using AI surveillance erodes trust between employees, managers and companies.

Shareholders of ExxonMobil will decide whether to replace up to four board members with supporters of renewable energy investment

Climate Change News: Activist Shareholders Oust ExxonMobil Execs Over Lobbying, Fossil Fuel Reliance

ExxonMobil leadership couldn't prevent a shareholder revolt at the annual meeting, with at least two board seats lost to climate concerns.

Tesla reported higher profits and said expansion projects are on track

Tesla Switches All Model 3 And Y Autopilot Systems To Optical Only

Tesla is once again using roadways to test new tech, with all new Model 3 and Y deliveries featuring exclusively optical autopilot.

Kansas State Representative Claims God Told Him To Kick Teen In The Testicles

When asked about the bruising a student received while he was teaching art class, Mark Samsel told police "God works in mysterious ways."

Donald Trump has described a parallel criminal investigation by Manhattan's district attorney as 'a continuation of the greatest political witch hunt in the history of our country'

Trump Declares Victory For COVID Lab Leak Theory, Says 'They Are All Saying 'He Was Right''

The former president is taking a victory lap that characteristically ignores his own role in getting the idea getting dismissed, and the wave of anti-Asian hate his theories sparked.

Charleston Church Shooter Dylann Roof's Lawyers Say He's Unfit To Stand Trial

Dylann Roof's lawyers say he's unfit to stand trial, but their client has said explicitly in the past that he's mentally sound and has no remorse.

Driver Strikes Two Women Protesting Andrew Brown Jr. Shooting, Could Face Hate Crime Charges

Lisa Michelle O'Quinn now faces a variety of charges, with police still investigating the possibility of charging her with a hate crime.

Tesla boss Elon Musk's tweets have sent the values of cryptocurrencies rising and falling

Elon Musk's Mining Tweet Fuels Bitcoin Rebound

Musk said he'd met with North American cryptocurrency miners to discuss sustainability, sending Bitcoin rocketing within a hair's breadth of $40,000.

US Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard, pictured in 2019, warned that "the economy continues to face considerable uncertainty associated with the vagaries of the COVID-19 pandemic"

Should There Be A Digital Dollar? Federal Reserve Governor Lays Out The Perks

Lael Brainard highlighted the importance of digital currencies in the era of COVID-19

Former US president Donald Trump, who remains the most influential figure within the Republican Party, saw his Facebook ban upheld by the social media giant's oversight boardspeaks during a press briefing in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the

Cops Crash California Beach Bash After TikTok Posts Create Crowd Control Issues

Adrian's "birthday kick back" had some attendees kicking back in a cell after his invitation post went viral and attracted thousands to the beach party.

Did Anyone Win The Powerball? May 22 Winning Numbers And Wednesday New Jackpot

The jackpot grows to $236 million for Wednesday's drawing.

More Shark Sightings? Conservation And Research Show Great White Shark Populations Rebounding

May has been a good month for the vital predators, with rebounding populations, growing conservation efforts and greater public understanding.

"I think it's a great milestone, a great day," said US President Joe Biden of America's decision to lift indoor masking guidelines

Who Qualifies For The Child Tax Credit And How Much Money Will You Get?

2021 already has an expanded child tax credit, but Biden and congressional Democrats have said they aim to extend it for four years at least.

Former US president Donald Trump's grip on the Republican Party has tightened with the ouster of one of his chief Republican critics from her leadership role in the party

Should Donald Trump Be Worried About Chief Financial Officer Allen Weisselberg In DA Investigation?

Longtime Trump Organization Executive Allen Weisselberg has stood loyal for decades, but the most recent criminal probe has extended to his family.

Donald Trump Threatens GOP Defectors Over Insurrection Commission: 'The Voters Understand"

Trump had a message for the 35 Republican who broke ranks to vote for a Jan. 6 riot commission: "The voters understand."

Tim Ryan Goes Off On Republicans For Capitol Riots And Benghazi, Twitter Users Respond

The Ohio Representative has garnered attention online for a fiery speech during Wednesday's debate over a proposal Jan. 6 commission.

Millionaires On Paper: 401(k) and IRA Holders See Record Profits Amid Pandemic, Market Surge

Some Americans are dealing with persistent unemployment and state splashing benefits, but those with large retirement accounts are going just fine.

Dr. Fauci Says Current COVID Vaccine Won't Be Enough 'Within A Year Or So'

Experts warn that the limited lifespan of the COVID-19 vaccine and the rise of variants will mean boosted shots will be necessary to maintain immunity.

China conducts a census every decade to determine population growth, movement patterns and other trends, and the sensitive data plays a major role in government policy planning

What Is China's 'Cooling Off' Law? Divorce Rates Drops 70% As Critics Warn Of Domestic Violence Increase

A new policy mandates a 30-day waiting period. It's cut divorces dramatically, but women's advocates say that's not necessarily a good thing.

Trump Organization Facing Criminal Component In Ongoing Civil Investigation

The civil probe of the Manhattan DA has been joined by the New York Attorney General, adding a criminal element to the investigation.

Supporters of Donald Trump, including far-right extremists and QAnon conspiracy theorists, stormed the US Capitol on January 6, 2021 in a deadly attack

QAnon Shaman's Lawyer Gives Bold Response About Capitol Rioters And Donald Trump's Role

Trump may not be facing trial, but that hasn't stopped Capitol rioters from trying to make him part of their defense.

Wisconsin National Guard troops stand guard near the Kenosha County Courthouse in preparation for possible protests over the decision not to prosecute Kenosha police officers in the August 2020 shooting of Jacob Blake.

Wisconsin County Argues For A Year, Decides Against Declaring Itself A 'Community For All'

A resolution on racial equality has brought hidden divisions to the fore as Marathon County finds itself embroiled in conflict.

Some people from hard-hit Latin America are travelling to the United States to get vaccinated

CDC Data Shows Rural Vaccination Lagging Behind Cities, Renewing Fears Of Disease Reservoirs

Rural areas have increasingly been the focus of vaccination efforts as inoculation rates falter. The Biden administration has even teamed up with NASCAR to help.

Belgian Ambassador's Wife Slaps Clerk, Claims Diplomatic Immunity

Xiang Xueqiu, the wife of Belgian ambassador to Korea, Peter Lescouhier, is seen attacking a clerk who thought she was shoplifting in widely-shared CCTV footage.