The COVID-19 pandemic left a big mark on kids' lives, especially their after-school activities. But what happened after the pandemic is still a bit of a mystery. This makes it tough to figure out how to help kids stay active and engaged in good ways. Before the pandemic, kids had lots of options. T
The housing market in the U. S. is in a tough spot. There aren't enough homes for everyone who needs one. This problem has been growing since the Great Recession. Now, prices are way higher than they were before the pandemic. One big reason for this is that building new homes is hard and expensive.
A recent federal bill has put a damper on Chicago's hemp industry. The bill, which ended a government shutdown, also closed a loophole that allowed hemp products with small traces of THC to be sold as drinks, edibles, vapes, and more. This has left many businesses in a tough spot. Hemp business own
A company that makes AI chatbots says they found hackers using their tool to attack companies. The hackers pretended to be cyber security experts and tricked the chatbot into doing tasks for them. These tasks were then used to steal data from around 30 organizations. The company, Anthropic, says th
The idea of feeling younger than your age is not just a dream. It's something that can be achieved through simple, everyday choices. The key is to focus on your biological age, which is a measure of how well your body is functioning, rather than just your chronological age, which is simply the numbe
Cattle prices have been a hot topic lately. From 2021 to 2024, producers had a strong hold on the market. This was partly due to a lot of money being printed and some dry weather. Things got even tighter in 2025 when the government stepped in, closing the Mexican border and adding big taxes on impor
Scientists have discovered a new way to create special crystals. They mixed two old methods to make this happen. These crystals are unique because they can be magnetic. Three new types were made. One is not magnetic at all. The other two have parts that can be magnetic. One of these is like a 3D puz
The Washington Pavilion is getting a major upgrade. A new exhibit called Space Explorers: Mission Infinity is set to launch on November 15. This isn't just a small addition; it's a big deal. The second floor of the Kirby Science Discovery Center has been completely transformed. It's the largest reno
The seaweed Asparagopsis taxiformis is a game-changer for reducing methane emissions from cows. It's packed with bromoform, which helps cut down on the gas cows release. But there's a catch: we need more of this seaweed to make a real difference. To get more seaweed, scientists are studying how to
Janney Montgomery Scott, a firm owned by KKR & Co. , is making some big changes. They're in talks to sell off parts of their business. Specifically, they're looking to sell their division that advises banks and their institutional equities business. This sale is part of a larger plan to focus more o
