Electric vehicles (EVs) have become a common sight on American roads, but the batteries powering them are still evolving. Most EVs use lithium-iron phosphate (LFP), nickel-manganese cobalt (NMC), or nickel-cobalt aluminum (NCA) batteries. These are well-known technologies, but they have been around
Skipping meals can spark a powerful cleanup inside the body. When food is absent, cells start to recycle their damaged parts in a process called autophagy. This helps protect the brain from diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. The body also switches its fuel source. After about a day witho
Obama voiced sharp criticism of Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s actions in Minnesota, describing the agency’s conduct as “dangerous” and likening it to tactics seen only in authoritarian regimes. He highlighted the massive deployment of about 3, 000 federal agents that swept through Minneap
A new team of four astronauts touched down at the International Space Station (ISS) on Saturday, filling a vacancy left when the earlier crew had to head back to Earth sooner than planned. Two of them come from the United States, one is a European Space Agency scientist, and another is a Russian cos
The 62nd gathering in Munich began on February 13, 2026, and it feels different from past meetings. For many years the conference was all about aircraft, soldiers, and treaties. Now cyber threats, artificial intelligence, and digital infrastructure sit right next to tanks on the agenda. German lead
A recent state investigation revealed serious lapses in care at a New Jersey group home, leading to the tragic death of a disabled woman. Stephanie Leiva, a 37-year-old with severe autism, fell from a second-story window in January 2025. The state found that the group home, run by Children’s Aid and
Researchers have long known that autoimmune diseases can raise the risk of heart problems. But what about brain bleeds? Specifically, a type called subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). It's rare but can be very serious. A recent study tried to find out if autoimmune diseases might play a role in causing S
The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has made a big move. It has decided to undo a 2009 rule that said greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles are bad for people's health. This rule was the basis for regulating emissions from cars and other sectors. Now, automakers won't have to follow str
David McCloskey, the former CIA analyst who turned his experience into bestselling spy novels, has signed an exclusive multi‑year first‑look agreement with Prologue Entertainment. The deal gives the independent studio rights to adapt his current and future books into film and television, with McClos
A recent decision by a Texas judge has put a stop to new rules that would have required companies to share more details about their mergers. The rule, which was set to take effect last year, aimed to give antitrust regulators more insight into mergers and acquisitions. However, the judge ruled that
