Imagine driving through the misty mountains of North Carolina, and suddenly, rows of lush, green Christmas trees come into view. This is the scene in Newland, a town nestled about 90 minutes from Asheville. Here, farmers have dedicated themselves to nurturing the iconic Fraser fir, a favorite Americ
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, who survived polio as a child, has a message for the incoming Trump administration: keep your distance from anyone trying to discredit the polio vaccine. "Anyone seeking the Senate’s consent should avoid even the appearance of association with such efforts,
Imagine you’re designing a new prosthetic knee. Traditionally, you’d test it using human volunteers. But what if there was a cheaper, more efficient way? Enter the gait simulator! This study explored how to create one that’s both effective and affordable. They started by running simulations of a pro
Ever wondered who's behind your favorite shows and sports docs? The Producers Guild of America has just unveiled their nominees for the 2025 PGA Awards in the children's, short form, and sports categories. Mark your calendars for Feb. 8, when the winners will be announced in Los Angeles. Let's dive
You know how sometimes you need to fix a problem by breaking it down into smaller steps? That's what physicists do with something called Epstein-Glaser renormalization. A special kind of math called a Hopf algebra helps with this. It uses 'trees' to represent the steps. These trees are like maps tha
Costco's first-quarter earnings surprised Wall Street with better-than-expected results, as shoppers spent more on jewelry, luggage, and furniture. The company's Chief Financial Officer, Gary Millerchip, noted that customers are being selective with their purchases but are willing to spend on unique
A major logistics firm named Freight Essentials has taken legal action against WWEX Group and its affiliates. This lawsuit, filed in a Texas federal court, suggests that WWEX Group and its companies, such as Worldwide Express, GlobalTranz, and Unishippers, have been involved in questionable business
Imagine having to pay $35 just for buying a $5 coffee with your debit card when you're a bit short on funds. Sounds unfair, right? Well, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) thinks so too. They've just announced a new rule to limit those nasty overdraft fees. The rule says banks can't cha
This year's Critics Choice Awards nominations are out, and two films are leading the pack with 11 nods each: "Conclave" and "Wicked". The 30th annual celebration of cinematic excellence will be broadcast live on E! , with Chelsea Handler returning as host. The event will kick off with a red carpet p
The New York Yankees have landed a big fish in free agency, signing left-handed pitcher Max Fried to an impressive $218 million, eight-year deal. This move comes just two days after the Yankees missed out on signing superstar Juan Soto to their crosstown rivals, the Mets. Fans were disappointed, but
