Detecting harmful bacteria in food isn't as fast or easy as it should be. Most tests take too long, need too many steps, and don’t always catch the problem. That’s why a new method aims to change the game. Instead of relying on old-school lab work, this approach combines three tools: a quick DNA cop
Defense officials rarely bring sermons into press conferences, but Secretary Pete Hegseth made an exception last week. Speaking at the Pentagon, he compared journalists to Pharisees—religious leaders who, according to the Bible, opposed Jesus despite seeing his miracles. Hegseth argued that modern r
DeKalb is considering a fresh idea that lets adults carry one drink in a city‑approved cup while strolling through downtown. The plan, part of an Entertainment District proposal, would let diners and shoppers enjoy a beverage on the go between restaurants, bars, and other venues. The city hopes this
Large vision‑language models are getting smarter, but they can still favor certain groups. Researchers noticed that the tools used to spot these biases were limited in size and scope. To fill that gap, a new test set called VLBiasBench was created. The benchmark covers nine common bias them
Dearborn Heights officials are keeping a close eye on the weather overnight as a flood watch stays in place across Southeast Michigan until Thursday night. The city is using updates from the National Weather Service while its mayor’s office and communications team stay ready. Residents were already
Last night’s storms rolled in faster than usual because three separate systems formed in Kansas and gathered strength in ideal conditions. These storms didn’t stay quiet—they grew strong enough to break through something called “the cap, ” a warm layer of air that usually holds storms back like a li
Larry Mestel, who runs a major music company called Primary Wave, is getting a big award next year. The City of Hope group, known for fighting cancer with research and treatment, picked him for their 2026 Spirit of Life honor. The event will happen on October 27, 2026, at a big event space in Los An
Last week in Southern Minnesota, storms caused real damage—trees were uprooted and roads became hazardous. While many people received urgent alerts on their phones, some missed them entirely. This happens not because cell towers fail, but because phones sometimes have important warning settings turn
Last weekend, a global leader took to social media not to relax or reflect—but to launch a public attack on a religious figure. This isn’t unusual for someone who treats institutions like tools: useful when they serve a purpose, disposable when they don’t. The clash wasn’t about policy alone. It was
Last week, crypto investment funds saw their best week since January, pulling in $1. 1 billion. That’s a big jump after five straight weeks of losses totaling $4 billion. Bitcoin led the charge with $871 million, while Ethereum bounced back with $196. 5 million after weeks of people pulling money ou
