In wildfire-prone areas, homeowners are learning they're uninsurable
Grist investigates why some insurers no longer want to take on the risk of insuring homes in wildfire-prone…
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Local philanthropists donate to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Kirk and Judy Robison are donating to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso during the university’s Season of…
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Adidas says it may write off remaining unsold Yeezy shoes after breakup with Ye
By DAVID McHUGH AP Business Writer FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Adidas said it might have to write off the remaining 300 million euros ($320 million)…
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Experimental spinal cord implant helps Parkinson’s patient walk in new study
CNN By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Marc Gauthier can now step into an elevator without his body stiffening and freezing in place. He can…
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Despite hurricane risks, U.S. Gulf Coast remains major draw for renters
Rent.com analyzed Gulf Coast markets — from New Orleans to the Florida Panhandle — to appraise the headwinds and tailwinds for renters residing…
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10 ways cities are going green
Looking at recent news reports, CheapInsurance.com compiled a list of 10 examples of how cities are incorporating eco-friendly practices into their…
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The next pandemic could strike crops, not people
Genetic uniformity is central to modern farming, but as Grist finds in this analysis, it may leave people vulnerable to plant disease…
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Concrete is one of the biggest contributors to carbon emissions: New technologies could change that
Machinery Partner looked at solutions to roll out low-carbon concrete to curb the emissions of the prominent construction…
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Another Broken Egg restaurant opens in West El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new restaurant chain arrived in El Paso today, bringing more jobs to the Sun City. The franchise is called Another Broken…
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New Marshalls Distribution Center to employ 1,000 El Pasoans, company says
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Since it opened in January, the new Marshalls Distribution Center in El Paso has been working to create about 1,000 new jobs…
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Daw’s and Thomasville Home Furnishings closing, liquidation sale starts Thursday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Borderland furniture superstore Daw’s Home Furnishings will close operations soon. The store first opened in 1951 as S.O.S…
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Taylor Swift and Beyoncé concerts deliver record-breaking earnings for Live Nation
New York (CNN) — Live Nation Entertainment has Taylor Swift and Beyoncé to thank for propelling the live concerts organizer to its…
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Medical associations in 5 states are calling for universal health care in the US—here's why
DocBuddy analyzed statements from the growing number of medical associations calling for overhauling the private health care…
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How sustainability has reached the forefront for consumer products
Flowcode analyzed industry research and news to track the evolution of environmental sustainability. Consumers value sustainability, but do they…
Continue Reading Sam Bankman-Fried found guilty of fraud
Originally Published: 02 NOV 23 19:45 ET Updated: 02 NOV 23 20:01 ET By Allison Morrow, CNN New York (CNN) — Sam Bankman-Fried was found guilty for…
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Here’s what this year’s Starbucks holiday cups look like
New York (CNN) — For fervent fans of Starbucks, the holidays officially kick off this week with the arrival of its seasonal cups.…
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Disney to acquire remaining stake in Hulu for expected $8.6 billion
(CNN) — Disney will acquire Comcast’s one-third stake in Hulu for an expected $8.61 billion, the company said Wednesday, in a deal that…
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What's behind the 62% jump in human trafficking offenses?
Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to investigate statistics about human trafficking offenses and referrals during the last decade using data…
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How plant-based diets have been shown to affect gut health
Thistle researched how plant-based diets can promote the growth of beneficial bacteria living in your…
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Health care worker shortages see nurses moving care online
Vivian analyzed the role virtual nursing played during the COVID-19 pandemic and how it may help fill the gaps amid the nursing…
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Mayor Oscar Leeser speaks at El Paso Central Business Association luncheon
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser spoke at the Central Business Association’s (CBA) last luncheon of 2023. The Double Tree Hotel’s…
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Korean barbeque restaurant opens two locations in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Cubbop, a Korean barbeque chain, just opened its second location in El Paso. The Zaragoza location celebrated its grand…
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Medical Center of the Americas Foundation celebrates Melinda and Meyer Marcus Family Innovation Center
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Medical Center of the Americas Foundation renamed its innovation center after the Melinda and Meyer Marcus family. The…
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Ozone hole is about average size, despite undersea volcano eruption that was expected to worsen it
By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer With last year’s undersea volcano injecting massive amounts of water high into the atmosphere, scientists were…
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How states are helping residents with independent living disabilities
Foothold Technology examined CDC data to determine which states had the most residents with independent living disabilities in 2021, how that number…
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Despite lower diagnosis rates, Black men are more likely to die from melanoma
Northwell Health examined data from the CDC and National Cancer Institute to show how melanoma diagnoses and survival rates vary by race and sex.…
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10 cities that attract the most science and engineering college grads
SmartAsset examined Census Bureau data to determine which cities have the highest percentage of people 25 and older with bachelor’s degrees in…
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Toyota recalls 751,000 Highlanders in the US to make sure bumper covers and hardware can’t fall off
DETROIT (AP) — Toyota is recalling about 751,000 large SUVs in the U.S. to fix a problem with the tabs that hold the front bumper covers on. The…
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These are the fastest-growing health care jobs and how much they pay
Incredible Health used data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to see which health care jobs are predicted to grow the fastest over the next decade.…
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Law firm introduces East El Paso’s first solar powered privately owned office tower
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Friday, Scherr Law hosted a “Flip the Switch” ceremony for East El Paso’s first solar powered privately owned office…
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