Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson and Governor J. B. Pritzker have been making headlines for their strong stance against federal immigration enforcement. They've taken steps to limit the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents within their state. Johnson recently signed an executiv
Scientists have found a clever way to make special molecules using light. They used a simple method that doesn't need metals or strong chemicals. Instead, they used a special compound called trifluoromethyl thianthrenium triflate, or TT-CF3+OTf-, which is easy to make and stable in air. This method
In a small town in Arkansas, a man named Jimmie Carpenter faced an unexpected double challenge. He was diagnosed with not one, but two types of cancer at the same time. This all started when he went for his regular check-up for an enlarged prostate. Little did he know, this routine visit would chang
Novartis, a Swiss pharmaceutical giant, has just opened a new manufacturing plant in Carlsbad, California. This facility is part of a bigger plan to invest $23 billion in the United States over the next five years. The focus of this new plant is on making cancer drugs, specifically for a treatment c
Research can be a headache, especially when dealing with big projects. Two tools, NotebookLM and a local LLM, are changing the game. NotebookLM is great for organizing research and making sure the information is accurate. But sometimes, you want more control, speed, and privacy. That’s where a local
Trump has been talking about giving Americans $2, 000 from tariffs. But experts say it's not that simple. Tariffs aren't bringing in as much money as Trump claims. The government has other plans for that money, like paying off debt or keeping tax cuts. Trump hasn't shared many details about who wou
A big recall is underway for ByHeart's organic baby formula. This comes after a number of babies got sick with infant botulism. The recall now covers all of their products, not just a few batches. Fifteen babies in twelve states have fallen ill since August. All of them were given ByHeart formula.
The U. S. Catholic Church is stepping into a new era with fresh leadership. Archbishop Paul Coakley from Oklahoma City has been chosen to lead the American bishops for the next three years. This comes at a time when immigration is a hot topic, both in the church and across the country. Archbishop C
California is in for a wild ride this week as a powerful atmospheric river storm makes its way through the state. This storm is expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds, and even some snow to the mountains. The storm is expected to hit Northern California on Wednesday and move down to Southern Cal
Technology is shaking up the way we take care of our hearts. With heart disease being a leading cause of death, early detection is crucial. Wearable devices are stepping up to the plate, offering continuous heart monitoring. But with all the data they collect, how do we make sense of it? This is whe
