Taylor Johnston

1 week ago | krtv.com | Alex Sundby |Taylor Johnston

It's a nightmare for any traveler: getting to the airport and not having their ID. For many Americans, a version of that headache will become a reality starting Wednesday when the federal government begins enforcing requirements for Real ID, a national set of standards for state-issued identification documents such as driver's licenses. Do I need a Real ID to fly?

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Emily Mae Czachor |Taylor Johnston

Cicadas are poised to return at some point in the spring of 2025, potentially bringing billions of bugs to neighborhoods across the eastern United States. The group of cicadas set to appear has been labeled Brood XIV. Emerging once every 17 years, Brood XIV is the second-largest group of periodical cicadas — which rise from underground en masse — and will be the only group this spring.

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Emily Mae Czachor |Taylor Johnston

The deeper meaning of the cicada phenomenon Cicadas are poised to return at some point in the spring of 2025, potentially bringing billions of bugs to neighborhoods across the eastern United States. The group of cicadas set to appear has been labeled Brood XIV. Emerging once every 17 years, Brood XIV is the second-largest group of periodical cicadas — which rise from underground en masse — and will be the only group this spring.

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Kris Van Cleave |Taylor Johnston

In less than a month, Americans and permanent residents will only be able to pass through airport security or enter a federal government building if they have a Real ID. Most states are not yet fully compliant, though they've had nearly 20 years to prepare for this deadline. A CBS News data analysis conducted from April 7-18 found that at least 17 states are less than 50% compliant with the law, which goes into effect May 7.

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | David Schechter |Taylor Johnston |Grace Manthey |Justin Sherman |Laura Geller

Nationwide, more than 60% of the water we use comes from rivers, streams and lakes. For example, New York City gets 90% of its water from the Delaware Basin. Philadelphia gets almost 60%. These waterways are continually under threat from pollution, development and climate change.