The MV Hondius, a Dutch‑flagged cruise liner, arrived in Rotterdam on Monday morning. Its crew of 25 and two doctors are set to be quarantined while the ship is disinfected. The vessel had carried about 150 people from 23 nations when a group of severe lung illnesses first alerted the World He
The former superintendent of Cherry Creek Schools and his wife, who also worked for the district, enjoyed two all-expenses-paid trips to Guatemala and Brazil between 2023 and 2024. The trips were paid by private schools in those countries, both of which had business ties with Education Accelerated,
When buying an audio receiver, you’ll face a simple but important choice: AV or stereo. The key difference isn’t just the name—it’s about what you plan to do with it. If movies and immersive sound are your focus, an AV receiver is the way to go. It powers multiple speakers to create surround sound,
A new set of iridium compounds was made by removing a methyl group from older ionic versions. These neutral pieces, called 3 and 4, have a big ring of carbon atoms and a side group that can be chlorine or iodine. Scientists used them to build strange mixed‑metal structures that combine iridium
When people keep scrolling through feeds, their brains are doing more than just mindlessly looking. Studies from the University of Bristol and the University at Buffalo show that those with better working memory – the part of our brain that helps us focus – actually pay less attention to each post a
A new type of ultrasonic reactor was built to solve problems that older models had. Older straight‑tube reactors produce uneven bubbles, poor mixing and hard‑to‑control heat. The new design places a small 2. 5 mm ring of cavitation between a heated inner tube and an outer glass shell that vibr
Money decisions often trip people up—not because they lack options, but because human brains naturally lean toward shortcuts that backfire. Picture walking into a store convinced today’s sale is the deal of the century, yet five minutes later, the same product is 20% cheaper elsewhere—your brain sti
The US Navy once relied on specialized fighters like the F-14 Tomcat, but today it mostly uses the F/A-18 Super Hornet, with the newer F-35C joining the fleet. The Navy considered replacing the Tomcat with a dedicated air superiority jet, but budget cuts and the end of the Cold War made that idea le
A Virginia credit union is dangling extra cash in front of car buyers who act fast this spring. Starting May 18 and closing June 1, 2026, anyone financing a vehicle with Langley Federal’s auto loan can pocket a $500 bonus—if they also park at least $500 in a new 11-month savings certificate. The cat
Not everyone enjoys the same kind of fun when it comes to dating. Some people prefer serious relationships, while others like keeping things casual. New research digs into how these different styles relate to risky behavior like drinking too much or having sex without protection. The findings sugges
