I make $140000 working in plumbing. The trades allow me to support my family in an expensive city.
Joseph Ahrens is a plumbing superintendent.Courtesy of Joseph Ahrens
Joseph Ahrens is a plumbing superintendent in San Diego who makes $140,000 a year.Inspired by his brother, Ahren… [+5314 chars]read more
Ashley Biden in the spotlight ahead of president’s DNC speech
When President Joe Biden bids the Democratic National Convention a bittersweet farewell Monday night, he will be introduced by one of his closest champions, his youngest daughter, Ashley.
Although s… [read more]
‘For two seconds I lost my baby in the sea’ – Sicily yacht survivor
A British mother on board a yacht which sank off the coast of Sicily has described holding her baby girl above the surface of the sea to save her from drowning.
The mother, named locally as Charlot… [read more]
Octopus farming in the U.S. would be banned under a new bill in Congress
A controversial plan to commercially farm octopus for meat has led to a U.S. bill that would ban the practice, along with any imports linked to it. Bipartisan legislation to ban octopus farming was i… [read more]
Scientists find another reason why the melting Arctic could be disastrous
Melting permafrost in the Arctic is releasing toxic mercury into the water system, potentially impacting the food chain, scientists say.
Arctic permafrost is melting at rapid rates, potentially putt… [read more]
Make a Catch With a 3D Printed Rod
When we think of fishing rods, the image brought to mind is one of a tweed-clad fisherman in his waders in a wild salmon stream, his line whipping about as it guides the fly over the surface of the w… [read more]
Lebanese hold their breath as mediators scramble to avert all-out war
Beirut locals like Hiba Maslkhi are hoping cooler heads will prevail
The Middle East is in turmoil. International diplomacy is in overdrive. And for once many in Israel, Lebanon and Iran have someth… [read more]
Despair as the sea slowly swallows a Kenyan beauty spot
When Roberto Macri built his luxury hotel in the Kenyan coastal village of Kipini, it was about 100m (330ft) away from the beautiful waters of the Indian Ocean.
For nearly two decades his business t… [read more]
It’s Obvious What Should Happen When You No Longer Want a Pet After You Have Kids
Its a maxim anyone planning to become a parent will hear at one point or another: Dont get a pet if youre going to have a baby. It probably wont go well for the pet.
Plenty of people with young chil… [read more]
‘Catfish’ star Nev Schulman says he broke his neck in a collision with a truck: ‘C5 and C6 to be exact’
Nev Schulman.Michael Loccisano/Getty Images, Nev Schulman/Instagram
Nev Schulman said he broke his neck in a crash involving his bike and a truck earlier in the week.The “Catfish” h… [+2108 chars]read more