La Niña is making a comeback, and it's not good news for Southern California. This weather pattern, marked by cooler Pacific waters, is expected to stay until early 2026. But what does this mean for everyday life in SoCal? First off, rain is likely to be scarce. La Niña typically leads to drier w
A recent proposal to set price floors on rare earth minerals might seem like a good idea to some. The goal is to push back against China's restrictions on these vital resources. However, this approach could backfire, hurting American industries and failing to change China's policies. Price controls
President Donald Trump recently walked away from trade discussions with Canada. He was upset about a Canadian advertisement that used words from former President Ronald Reagan. The ad talked about Reagan's views on tariffs, which are taxes on imports. Trump believes the ad was misleading. The ad fe
A mystery donor stepped up to help military personnel during the government shutdown. The Pentagon got a huge surprise when someone gave them $130 million to cover the salaries and benefits of soldiers. This donation came just as the government was shutting down, and many workers, including troops,
A bunch of big companies and rich folks are chipping in to build President Trump's new $300 million ballroom at the White House. They're not doing this out of the kindness of their hearts. They want something in return. Maybe it's a big government contract, or maybe they hope the president will look
A huge new ballroom is being added to the White House. It's a massive 90, 000-square-foot space that cost a lot of money to build. The East Wing had to be torn down to make room for it. There's talk that the ballroom might be named after the current president. The president has a habit of putting h
The MAHA movement, which stands for Make America Healthy Again, is gaining traction. But who is really benefiting from it? At a recent trade show in California, two advisers to U. S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke to a crowd of food brands, investment banks, and supp
Mushrooms are not just tasty; they can also do some cool chemistry. Two types, Pleurotus ostreatus and Hericium coralloides, can absorb and change selenium, a mineral found in soil. Scientists found that these mushrooms are better at absorbing one form of selenium, called Se(IV), than another form,
People often see science and faith as opposites, but what if they could work together? Think about vaccines. Some people worry about science conflicting with their beliefs. But maybe science and faith can learn from each other instead of fighting. Science gives us facts and predictions. It helps us
The recent decision to end the National Blue Ribbon Schools program has left many educators feeling disheartened. This program, which started in 1982, recognized schools for their excellence and hard work. Schools like Pellston Elementary in Michigan, which won the award in 2024, took great pride in
