Western flower thrips (WFT) are tiny pests that love to chomp on various plants, including roses and kidney beans. Scientists wanted to know how the food they eat affects the bacteria living in their guts. They collected adult WFT guts and analyzed the DNA of these gut bacteria. Turns out, the thrip
Texas has taken a significant step by allowing Bible-infused teachings in elementary schools. This move, supported by the state's education board, is receiving a mix of reactions from parents and teachers. Some believe these lessons will help students understand American history better, while others
President-elect Donald Trump is assembling a Cabinet that reads more like a TV guide than a list of policy heavyweights. He's picked several faces from Fox News, including Sean Duffy for Treasury secretary and Pete Hegseth for the Pentagon. There's also Dr. Mehmet Oz, known for his health show, at t
Today is a special day for some famous people! Miley Cyrus, singer and actress, turns 32. Also celebrating are Salli Richardson-Whitfield, actress, at 57, Robin Roberts, journalist, at 64, and Bruce Hornsby, musician, at 70. Happy Birthday to them all! Now, let's talk horoscopes. This year, the the
Have you ever wondered how hypertension affects elderly men and women differently in rural areas? It's a complex issue, and researchers are trying to shed some light on it. They're looking at physical, mental, and cognitive health problems, and how they show up in men and women over 60 who have high
Imagine the stock market as a serene ocean, where big fish like the S&P 500 swim smoothly. But enter the crypto world, and it's like a stormy sea! Bitcoin has skyrocketed by 40% in just a month. It's not alone—even risky penny stocks and leveraged ETFs are riding high. So, what's making the waves? S
George Milling-Stanley, a chief strategist at State Street Global Advisors, has voiced concerns about the recent bitcoin rally. He believes investors are being lured by the quick returns but might be overlooking the stability that gold offers. Speaking on CNBC's "ETF Edge, " Milling-Stanley emphasiz
Imagine this: kindergarteners in Texas learning stories from the Bible along with math and reading. That’s what the Texas State Board of Education recently agreed to. The vote was tight – 8 to 7. Starting from the '25-'26 school year, public grade schools can choose to teach Bible-based lessons, lik
Have you ever wondered what it's like to learn about the Bible in school? Well, students in Texas from kindergarten to fifth grade might soon find out. The state recently approved Bible lessons in classrooms, sparking a potential legal storm. The Texas State Board of Education voted 8-7 in favor of
Texas is now deciding to put an optional Bible-related curriculum in its elementary schools. This decision came after a close vote of 8-7 by the Texas Board of Education, which is mostly made up of Republicans. The idea is to make Bible lessons available as soon as next year, and schools adopting th
