Can you imagine the mafia? Secret rituals, inductions, blood oaths—that was the New England Mafia once. But times have changed. The FBI’s Boston office has quietly shut down its organized crime unit, signaling a shift in power. The mafia, once a dominant force with generations of bosses, is now a sh
You know how some people worry about inheriting Alzheimer's disease? Well, it turns out that your lifestyle can make a big difference, even if you have a genetic predisposition. A better lifestyle means you're less likely to develop dementia and your brain stays sharper longer. But what does a "bet
Valparaiso Community Schools are gearing up for the new year with a substantial budget of nearly $101 million. Superintendent Jim McCall and Chief Finance Officer Jim Holifield have secured this budget, which includes a 3. 1% raise for both teachers and administrators. The budget, passed unanimously
Imagine a real-life detective story unfolding in the Pacific Northwest, but with a twist – the main suspects were giant hornets, nicknamed "murder hornets. " These aren't your typical insects; they have a brutal habit of decimating entire bee colonies. The first hint of this invasion was piles of de
Imagine a world where Terminator's killer robots aren't just after Sarah Connor and her son, but are also meddling in major historical events. That's precisely what Dynamite Entertainment is bringing to its new comic series. Written by Declan Shalvey and illustrated by David O'Sullivan, the series i
Scientists and economists agree: biodiversity is declining, and it holds immense value. But why are conservation efforts failing? The Kunming-Montréal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) launched in 2022 with a big promise—$700 billion annually for conservation. Yet, two years later, only 3. 5% of
Imagine being able to create your own solar eclipse, whenever you want. That's what scientists are hoping to do with two satellites launched by the European Space Agency. These spacecraft, part of the Proba-3 mission, are designed to work together in perfect harmony, like a well-choreographed dance.
As people grow older, they often face challenges in both their physical and mental abilities. But how these changes happen over time and how they're connected isn't fully understood. Researchers from the Gothenburg H70 study decided to look into this by grouping older adults into different categorie
Europe's Proba-3 mission, launched from India, aims to mimic solar eclipses using two spacecraft. The mission, managed by the European Space Agency (ESA), will study the Sun’s corona by having one spacecraft cast a shadow on the other. This is done by flying them in precise formation, creating an ar
In a significant move, Cargill, the globe's top agricultural commodities trader, has announced a 5% cut in its workforce. This decision comes after the company faced falling revenues due to declining crop prices. The Minnesota-based company has been working to enhance its competitiveness and adapt t
