In the early hours of Thursday, a tornado touched down in Purcell, Oklahoma. It tore through parts of the city, including Interstate 35. The storm caused some damage but, luckily, no injuries were reported. Power lines and poles were knocked down, and a semi-truck was flipped over on the interstate.
Money for science is tight right now. Schools and labs are feeling the pinch. But this isn't new. Back in the late 1960s and early 1970s, NASA faced big budget cuts. President Nixon needed funds for the Vietnam War. So, NASA's budget took a hit. This changed how NASA explored space. NASA had to get
The Texas Panhandle is gearing up for a winter weather system that might bring snow and strong winds, making travel tricky. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory, cautioning about slippery roads and possible black ice. The heaviest snow, up to 7 inches, is expected in the
Congress is kicking off 2026 with a packed agenda. Lawmakers are tackling healthcare subsidies, U. S. involvement in Venezuela, and government funding—all under tight deadlines. Healthcare subsidies are a big issue. A group of lawmakers wants to extend enhanced health insurance subsidies that expir
Used cars are set to get a bit pricier in 2026, but not by much. This news comes from a well-known auto data company. They predict that the prices of used cars will go up by about 2% by the end of the year. This is a small increase compared to the big jumps seen during the pandemic. For the past tw
In a surprising turn of events, two tech giants have quietly settled lawsuits that put a spotlight on the potential dangers of AI chatbots. The families of minors who were allegedly harmed by these chatbots, including one tragic suicide case, have reached an agreement with Google and Character. AI.
The U. S. Coast Guard recently seized two oil tankers linked to Venezuela. Admiral Kevin Lunday praised the operation, calling it a success. He emphasized that the Coast Guard is the only agency capable of such tasks. The seizures were part of a broader effort to stop illegal oil flows from Venezuel
In a harsh twist of winter, Ukraine's Dnipro region is grappling with a massive power outage. Over half a million homes are left shivering without heat or electricity. This isn't just a temporary glitch. It's a direct result of Russian strikes targeting key energy infrastructure overnight. Crews ar
Deep in a cave in Morocco, old bones tell a story. They show where our species might have started. These bones are over 773, 000 years old. They were found in layers of earth that formed when Earth's magnetic field flipped. This flip happened a long time ago. The north pole was near the south pole.
In just seven nights of observation, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory spotted a massive asteroid that's breaking records. This space rock, named 2025 MN45, is about 2, 300 feet wide, making it bigger than most skyscrapers. What's even crazier? It spins super fast, completing a full rotation in just 113
