CALGARY, AB ― After decades of analyzing report card data, Little League statistics, university drop out rates, and recordings of just fucking terrible violin etudes provided by the Royal Conservatory of Music, an international team of social scientists have finally pinpointed the age when doing your best is no longer good enough at 13.8 years. […]
It’s a classic night drive down the lost highway (to Hull). Production note: on the picture of the sign to Hull Docks that I used as reference had been vandalised to read “Coc s” (sic). Knowing the delicate sensibilities of my audience, I restored the original wording. Second production note: I think the last panel is a definite career peak. The day after I drew it, drained, I succumbed to a terrible weeks-long cold.
City officials expect to reach a “water emergency” within months and run out of water next year. That would halt jet fuel deliveries to Texas airports, hike gas prices and trigger a local economic disaster without precedent, former officials say.
Officials in Corpus Christi expect a “water emergency” within months and to fully run out of water next year. That would halt jet fuel supplies to Texas airports, trigger a surge in gasoline prices and result in an “economic disaster” without precedent, former officials said.
By Dylan Baddour
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas—The imminent depletion of water supplies in Corpus Christi threatens to cut off the flow of jet fuel to Texas airports and other oil exports from one of the nation’s largest petroleum ports, triggering potential shockwaves through energy markets in Texas and beyond.
HALIFAX – After months of slashing provincial revenue, Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has announced that he has been forced to entirely cut the Atlantic Ocean from the province. Since winning re-election in 2024 Houston’s Conservative government has slashed government revenue, including 1% from the HST and HRM bridge tolls, which the Premier’s office insists […]
CALGARY – The recent resurgence of measles across North America has drawn widespread criticism, with observers condemning the outbreak as yet another creatively-bankrupt nostalgia remake driven almost entirely by anti-vaccine communities unwilling to engage with any actual modern problems. “I mean, we’re living in a world with AI replacing jobs, climate collapse, and widening wealth […]
Kristi Noem was fired from her post as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security and will be replaced by Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), the embattled Noem’s exit following intense public backlash to her handling of Trump’s immigration crackdown and mishandling of department funds. What do you think?
“Never send a dog-killer to do a people-killer’s job.”
Henry Beisert, Seed Packager
“A good sadist is never unemployed for long.”
Luke Norman, Systems Analyst
“Man, you can do everything wrong, and Trump still might fire you.”
In brief: In this sponsored post, we share some energy tips from Reliant, a long-time partner of Space City Weather who helps keep the lights on here so we can keep on doing what we’re doing.
It has been a warm start to the year. February, in particularly, was sultry for the end of winter. The month finished with an average temperature of 63.8 degrees, which ranks as the fourth warmest February on record in Houston (February 2017 ranks highest, at 66.4 degrees). March has started out very warm as well, with an average temperature of 72.9 degrees, which is nearly 12 degrees above normal.
Given the warm start to the year, and that today is World Energy Efficiency Day, we thought it might be a good time for a reminder that smart energy choices now can help keep homes comfortable and bills in check as summer approaches. To mark the day, Reliant is sharing simple, cost‑conscious tips to help manage energy use more efficiently this spring heading into summer.
Consider using a cooler cycle for laundry. (Reliant)
Home improvements
With warmer days already settling in, now is a smart time to tackle quick home fixes that can improve efficiency and help limit cooling costs as temperatures continue to rise.
Adding more insulation to your home can be among the most cost-effective improvements you can make. Make sure every part of your house is insulated and add more if needed; spray foam insulation is great for getting into all the nooks and crannies.
Inspect ductwork for loose connections or damaged insulation as leaks can waste up to 30 percent of cooled air.
Schedule a spring tune‑up to ensure the AC system is ready for high demand.
Replace or clean air filters every 30-60 days, as a clean filter can reduce AC energy consumption by up to 15 percent.
Streamline your energy use
As AC use ramps up earlier in the season, small, smart energy choices can help keep homes comfortable while managing monthly bills.
Follow the 4×4 rule by raising your air conditioning temperature 4 degrees if you’ll be away from home 4 hours or more.
Do laundry more efficiently by using cold water and air drying bedding and clothing.
Run ceiling fans counterclockwise to push cool air downward. Use fans first before turning on the AC.
Grill outdoors when it’s nice out. Cooking indoors raises the heat, requiring the AC to use more electricity.
Open windows at night to let cool air in, then close them in the morning to trap the cool air.
LONDON—Faced with continuing public outrage over the former prince’s ties to notorious pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, the British royal family on Friday quietly removed Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s popular line of salad dressings from stores. “For decades, British consumers have associated Andrew’s smiling face on bottles of Buckingham Balsamic and His Majesty’s Honey Mustard with the highest quality ingredients and a commitment to worthy causes,” said royal family spokesman Ian Goodwin, acknowledging that the more than 750 million pounds raised for girls boarding schools across the United Kingdom should have aroused suspicion much sooner. “But it would be a discredit to the House of Windsor if we continued to allow Andrew’s products to remain on shelves, as much as we adored Westminster Ginger on a spring greens salad or Beefeater Bleu on a succulent burger. However, local and regional grocery chains will continue to carry dressings associated with lesser nobles.” At press time, consumers were reportedly relieved to discover that stores were still stocking Gary Glitter’s brown sauce and Jimmy Savile’s beloved marmalade.
NEW YORK—Jeopardizing the fate of what could be a landmark federal antitrust trial, U.S. prosecutors were reportedly unable to attend the Live Nation trial Friday after scalpers bought every ticket. “Ah, shit, I promised my daughter I was going to prosecute Live Nation for her birthday,” said David E. Dahlquist, a lawyer for the U.S. Justice Department who groaned upon seeing the astronomical resale prices on Ticketmaster’s website, where some seats in the jury box were selling for as high as $2,900. “We’re government employees, for heaven’s sake. We can’t afford those kinds of prices. I guess we could sit in the gallery, but even that would run us almost 300 bucks.” At press time, reports confirmed Dahlquist had been tackled by a bailiff after attempting to sneak in.
Longtime Justice Department employee Timothy Parsons, a legal staffer in the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Washington, D.C., was arrested and charged in a child pornography case and is facing federal criminal charges in Maryland. What do you think?
“It’s kind of embarrassing to be a pedophile but not connected to Jeffrey Epstein.”
Francine Burns, Script Distributor
“I smell a promotion.”
Joey Bovinett, Lawn Waterer
“Just his luck to get busted right before Trump makes it legal.”
WASHINGTON—Striking a note of optimism as the prospects for a protracted conflict with Iran grew likelier, President Trump on Friday urged Americans to bear in mind that they’ll no longer have to pay their son’s cell phone bill if he dies at war. “You may be grieving at first, but, believe me, you’ll be smiling when you see how much less you’re shelling out every month,” said Trump, adding that parents should bear in mind upon viewing their son’s flag-draped casket that they’ll not only save on their base family plan, but also enjoy lower taxes and fees, a cost reduction that will be reflected on the billing statement immediately following their child’s violent death. “If you’re lucky enough to lose two or more sons in the line of duty, you can really save a bundle. And you also have the option of extending savings to another relative by inviting them to fill the slot in the plan that your son occupied before he was killed. With savings like these, who’s gonna want this war to end?” Trump went on to remind Americans that they can also stop paying thousands in college tuition once their daughter dies receiving an unsanitary illegal abortion.
WASHINGTON—Characterizing her new role in the middle of an Iowa corn field as a better fit for her skill set, the White House announced Friday that former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem had been reassigned as a scarecrow at the USDA. “While she clearly struggled in her prior position, we realized Kristi still had more than enough ability to serve this presidency by frightening away birds that threaten vulnerable crops,” said White House spokesman Eliot Barnes, adding that the gradual job transition had been in the works for months and explained the increased presence of a pointed burlap hat at public appearances. “We assured her that this new post was merely a lateral move, which helped get her onboard with the idea of wearing a flannel shirt overstuffed with straw and holding her arms stiffly out to the side for hours on end. The first time I saw her mounted on that wooden T-shaped frame, I knew Kristi Noem was an absolute natural at terrifying animals.” At press time, Noem had been abruptly removed from her new post after all the crops in the field withered within seconds of her arrival.
Anti-vaccine activist and current Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has worked hard to villainize infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci, even writing a conspiracy-laden book lambasting the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
But a year into the job as the country's top health official, Kennedy—who has no background in medicine, science, or public health—still holds less sway with Americans than the esteemed physician-scientist.
In a nationally representative survey conducted in February by the Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania, 54 percent of respondents said they had confidence in Fauci, while only 38 percent had confidence in Kennedy. Breaking those supporters down further, 25 percent of respondents said they were "very confident" in Fauci, while only 9 percent said the same for Kennedy.
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