The nuclear option won't be on the table for the United States to retaliate against countries that don't have the bomb. President Obama says he won't use nuclear weapons against non-nuclear countries. The new policy does not affect rogue states like North Korea because it refuses to let international inspectors verify that they are nuke-free. Source Link
First it was fees for checked bags on most U.S. airlines. Now the extra cost is extending to carry-on's as well. Beginning in August, low-cost carrier Spirit Air will charge between $20 and $45 if you want to place a bag in an overhead bin. The airline says it's also lowering fares and is presenting the new carry-on charge as an effort to give passengers transparency and choice in what they pay to fly. Source Link
A new study of 60 years worth of weather records in the Northeast shows not a lot more rain, but more fierce storms. The University of New Hampshire study says there's a growing trend of more days when at least an inch of rain falls. Some debate whether this is evidence of global warming, but all agree that more heavy storms come with a price tag in the form of flood damage and the need for infrastructure upgrades. Source Link
