Get ready for a comfortable weekend! Columbia is expecting clear skies and mild temperatures. Today, a high-pressure system is moving in from the north, keeping the weather sunny and cool. Expect highs to reach the mid-60s. As night falls, temperatures will dip to the low 40s, with some areas droppi
Donald Trump has big plans for education. He wants to change how schools talk about race, gender, and politics. He thinks schools are teaching kids the wrong things. Trump says he'll use federal money to make schools follow his rules. He wants to stop transgender athletes from playing in girls' spor
Caroline Cai, the CEO of U. S. -based Pzena Investment Management, believes that now is the time to increase exposure to Chinese stocks. She argues that the risks are obvious to everyone, but the valuations are so low that investors are being compensated for taking on that risk. This perspective is
Nicole Kidman, known for her outstanding acting work, recently shared her dream to collaborate with famed director Martin Scorsese—but with a interesting condition. In an interview with Vanity Fair, the Oscar-winning actress mentioned that she'd love to work with Scorsese, if he decides to make a fi
Hey there, weather watchers! Today's forecast is a bit gloomy as we've got cold air hanging around, bringing scattered showers and cooler temps. Blame it on something called "cold-air damming" – it's like nature's way of saying, "Bundle up! " Expect rain and drizzle, especially north of I-20, with t
Believe it or not, you might want to reach for a bowling bag the next time you head out the door. These funky, boxy bags are taking the fashion world by storm. It all started when Prada introduced them on their runway back in 2000. But now, in 2024, they're back with a bang! Celebrities like Bella H
For a long time, women committing serious crimes were somewhat ignored in statistical studies. Traditional forensics mostly focused on male offenders, assuming men were the primary threat. However, things started to change in West Germany during the 1960s. More female scientists began analyzing fema
Ever wondered how tiny microbes can control the lives of insects? Well, scientists discovered that the weevil Ceratapion basicorne, used to fight a weed called yellow starthistle, has a problem. In labs where these weevils are controlled, many of them end up being female. This isn't natural; usually
In China, a new shopping trend has taken over: blind box livestreaming. It's like a game show, but for buying stuff. Viewers pay a small fee to get a mystery bag, called a "blind box, " which the seller opens live. If you're lucky, you can win more bags or even neat prizes. The thrill of the unknown
Last week, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell spoke at an event in Dallas. He emphasized the importance of the Fed's independence from politics. Powell got a big laugh from the crowd when he avoided talking about President Trump's plans to deport undocumented immigrants. He made it clear that po
