Protests in New York City and Albany are demanding justice for Robert Brooks, a 43-year-old inmate who died after being brutally beaten by correctional officers. Brooks, serving a 12-year sentence for assault, was transferred to Marcy Correctional Facility in north Albany on December 9. The next day
Earlier this month, hackers linked to China managed to sneak into the US Treasury Department's computers. They didn't do it directly, though. Instead, they targeted a third-party cybersecurity company called BeyondTrust. By getting into BeyondTrust's system, the hackers could access some of the Trea
Golf superstar Jhonattan Vegas recently made a big comeback. He won the 3M Open after a long break due to injuries. But who's behind the scenes, supporting him all the way? Meet Hildegard Struppek, Vegas' wife. They've been together since 2013 and have two kids, Louis and Sharlene. Hildegard isn't
The Education Department has reopened two repayment plans while facing legal battles over their new Saving on a Valuable Education plan, or SAVE. Republican attorneys general from Kansas and Missouri argue that President Joe Biden is trying to skirt around the Supreme Court's block on his debt cance
Everton striker Neal Maupay has stirred up controversy after posting a cheeky tweet about Everton's loss. The Toffees lost 2-0 to Nottingham Forest on Sunday, a result that's got them just three points above the relegation zone. Though it was their first loss in a while, Maupay, who's on loan at Mar
Ever wondered how air quality might affect marathon times? A study from researchers at an Ivy League university decided to find out. They looked at over 2. 5 million male and female marathon finishers, and added pollution data to the mix. How did they do this? They used a fancy model to pinpoint pol
Matthew Graves, the U. S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, is stepping down from his post. His resignation comes amidst controversy surrounding his handling of cases, particularly the one involving Hunter Biden. Graves decided not to press charges against Hunter Biden for tax evasion, despite
Have you ever noticed how batteries in phones or laptops can get damaged if you bend them too much? Well, scientists are working on a solution to make lithium batteries more flexible and durable. One way they are doing this is by using a mix of something called MXene and natural rubber to create a c
In India, the meniscus root tears — specifically the medial and lateral ones — are an issue that deserves special attention. These tears can happen due to various reasons and lead to different patterns of damage. Scientists wanted to learn more about why these tears occur and how they look in the In
Early Sunday in the Upstate region of South Carolina saw some exciting weather, with several tornado warnings kicking off the day. These warnings started around 6:15 a. m. and wrapped up by about 9:15 a. m. , affecting both the Upstate and parts of Western North Carolina. As of now, no tornadoes hav
