Microplastics are everywhere. They are tiny pieces of plastic that are less than 5 millimeters in size. These tiny plastics are a big problem. They can be found in our oceans, rivers, and even in the air we breathe. But did you know that they can also help bacteria become superbugs? This is bad news
Vaccine research is suddenly in jeopardy. The government is pulling the plug on several studies. These studies were looking into how to boost vaccine trust and accessibility. This sudden move is happening during a major measles outbreak. This outbreak is largely due to unvaccinated children. The go
Researchers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center are facing a tough situation. The federal government has decided to cut $400 million in funding. This move has led to the cancellation of 232 research grants. These grants were a big part of the center's research work. The National Institutes
A former employee of a tech giant shared a shocking story about her time working under a high-ranking executive. The woman, who worked as a director of public policy, revealed that she was asked to draft talking points for her boss while she was in labor with her first child. This incident occurred
Justin Gaethje's fight at UFC 313 was a thrilling event. However, it wasn't just his performance that grabbed attention. Gaethje's gloves were missing the UFC logo, which sparked a lot of debate among fans. The gloves were official UFC gear, but the logo got rubbed off during taping. Gaethje decided
Scammers are having a field day. In 2024, the U. S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) received 2. 6 million reports of fraud. The total losses? A staggering $12. 5 billion. This is a huge increase from the $2. 5 billion lost in 2023. The most common way people lost money was through social media. Scamm
Google's Pixel Weather app just got a fresh update, but it's not all smooth sailing. The latest version, 1. 0. 20250127, introduces a new "Save" button. This button is supposed to save your current location. But, there's a catch. When you tap it, your current location ends up being duplicated in the
Westfield is about to get a brand new sunless tanning salon. The salon is called goGLOW. It will be opening its doors on March 20th. The salon will be located at 500 Central Ave. The owners of the salon are a married couple, Kyle Healy and Mary Claire Choplin. They are both from Westfield. The
The disappearance of Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old pre-med student from the University of Pittsburgh, has left authorities and her family with more questions than answers. Konanki was on a spring break vacation in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, with friends when she vanished early in the morning
John Mulaney, a comedian known for his sharp wit and observational humor, has a signature style that goes beyond his jokes. He's famous for wearing suits on stage, a choice that might seem odd at first. But there's a story behind this fashion statement. Mulaney's suit-wearing journey started in Atl
