In the heart of Coeur d’Alene, over a hundred folks showed up to a town hall put together by the Kootenai County GOP. The event was a chance for North Idaho legislators to share their plans for the upcoming legislative session. Eight representatives from different districts were there to talk shop,
Have you ever wondered how the type of coffee plant affects the tiny communities living in the soil and on the fruits? Scientists in Brazil decided to explore this question by studying different types of Coffea canephora, a popular coffee bean variety. They collected soil and fruit samples from six
Linda McMahon, a former wrestling executive, might face a bigger challenge if she becomes the secretary of education. She’ll have to balance giving more power to schools and parents while also introducing new federal controls. President Trump’s administration wants to eliminate the Department of Edu
Polygenic Risk Scores (PRS) are tools that help estimate someone's genetic risk for certain diseases. As researchers work to use PRS in real-world healthcare settings, a lot of attention is being paid to how medical professionals, patients, and the public feel about it. A recent study looked at many
Imagine if the way you eat could be tailored just for you. That's the goal of a massive nutrition study going on right now. Scientists are trying to figure out how different people respond to the same food, based on their genes, culture, and environment. They've got volunteers like Sheryn Stover, wh
Last week, Mayor Adams appointed Jessica Tisch as the latest NYPD commissioner, shaking up the city's law enforcement. Tisch, known for her data-driven approach, faces a steep challenge. Crime rates have dropped slightly this year, but they're still way up from 2019, before a wave of criminal-justic
In 1989, the Exxon Valdez oil spill wreaked havoc on Alaska's Prince William Sound. Cleanup efforts involved blasting the beaches with high-pressure, heated water to remove the oil. Scientists worried about the long-term effects on the beach habitats. Nine years later, a study checked in on these be
Chuck Woolery, a beloved game show host known for his charisma and matched-making skills, passed away at the age of 83. Woolery's journey in the entertainment industry began with singing in the band The Avant-Garde, whose hit "Naturally Stoned" climbed the charts. Originally from Kentucky, Woolery's
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen some surprising figures for top public health jobs. One of them is Dr. Marty Makary, a surgeon and author who has been outspoken against vaccine mandates and other public health measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Makary, a professor at Johns Hopkins Univer
The Colorado Buffaloes, under Coach Prime, had a chance to secure a spot in the Big 12 title game. But things didn't go as planned. The Buffs faced the Kansas Jayhawks in a crucial match, and it turned into a nightmare. Kansas didn't even punt once, highlighting the Buffs' failure to stop them. The
