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With industries relying on them and profits to be made, weather forecasts are more precise and more popular than ever.... more
A fraternity’s budget includes broken windows, liability insurance, chili dog breakfasts, and the occasional $40,000 DJ. Zachary Crockett crashes the... more
How does bail work — and who's really paying? Zachary Crockett follows the money.
So many vehicles on the road today are white, black, or gray — but automotive designers find that consumer preferences... more
Americans love to buy new stuff and hate to get rid of old stuff, which is why storing it all... more
The background noises you hear in film and TV — from footsteps to zombie guts — are produced in specialized... more
Those letters at the end of web addresses can mean big bucks — and, for some small countries, a substantial... more
The verdant lawns promise everlasting rest — but what does it mean to sign a lease for all eternity? Zachary... more
Relocating halfway across the world is hard enough for humans. For pets it can require a specialist. Zachary Crockett waits... more
More and more Americans rely on prostheses. They’re custom-fitted, highly personal, and extremely expensive. Zachary Crockett investigates.
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