When the polls closed at 8 p. m. on Tuesday, the results for the Orange County Board of Education District 5 race were posted. Lisa Sparks, who has already served two terms on the board, led Jason Sams by a wide margin. Sams works as an advisor at Roosevelt University, focusing on humanities and so
A new comedy game show that turns city streets into a giant ball‑rolling arena has been sold to a Canadian streaming network. The show, originally a hit on YouTube, will now be produced in French Canada as a ten‑episode series of one‑hour installments. The host will guide famous guests through tight
Greg Gutfeld recently critiqued the backing of Karen Bass by well‑known entertainers such as Kathy Griffin, Jane Fonda and Samuel L. Jackson, arguing that their support is symbolic rather than substantive. He pointed out that these figures live in insulated communities where the policies they endor
A new fiber sensor can spot tiny starch traces in water used for cleaning food. It helps stop cross‑contamination and keeps water clean. The device is built from a special fiber design that mixes regular multimode fiber with a core‑less section. A gel layer sits on the core‑less part to capture star
In many mental‑health centers, patients often have a much shorter life span. One reason is that they are more likely to develop type‑2 diabetes, partly because of unhealthy habits and the side effects of psychiatric medicines. A recent study looked at whether doctors in these clinics notice early
Scientists are finding new ways to detect hidden chemicals in wastewater by using advanced lab tools and clever data tricks. Instead of only looking for known pollutants, they created a smarter approach that spots hundreds of mystery chemicals at once. By analyzing water from nine major treatment pl
Voice tech promises to free nurses from typing while they care for patients, but real-world tests show it’s not that simple. Paper records used to be the norm, but now digital systems rule nursing work. The idea is to let nurses talk instead of type, keeping their hands and eyes on the patient. Earl
A massive letter from the pope on AI surprised many by avoiding extreme views. Instead of rejecting technology outright, it called for careful use while warning about risks like inequality and loss of human dignity. The document, released with an AI expert, stirred debate among Catholics about how f
During a recent show in Tampa, Chris Robinson of The Black Crowes found himself in the middle of a debate that went beyond music. A video backdrop of their mascot in Uncle Sam style gear triggered some fans to start chanting "USA! " right as the band prepared to play their classic "She Talks to Ange
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer didn’t mince words this week when he stood before reporters. “We have our pick in Maine, ” he declared, naming Graham Platner as the party’s top Senate candidate even though Platner’s campaign has faced one controversy after another. Just days ahead of Maine’s
