Jeffery Carroll is stepping up as the new interim police chief in Washington, DC. He's been with the police force since 2002. The announcement came after the previous chief, Pamela Smith, decided to step down. Carroll is no stranger to big responsibilities. He's been in charge of day-to-day operati
The DC area is in for a weather rollercoaster. Rain is on the way, and it's going to be a wet Friday. A cold front is pushing through, bringing showers and gusty winds. The rain will start Thursday evening and stick around until the weekend. Expect heavy rain and strong winds between 4 a. m. and 9
New Jersey is in for a rough night and morning. A big storm is coming, bringing strong winds and lots of rain. The worst part? It's happening during the morning rush hour on Friday. Starting Thursday night, winds will pick up. They could gust up to 45 mph, which is strong enough to knock over trees
The weather took a sudden turn today, bringing a mix of freezing drizzle and light snow to the area. This rapid shift, caused by a strong cold front, has led to tricky travel conditions. Wet surfaces are quickly turning to ice as temperatures drop fast. Strong winds, gusting up to 40 mph, are making
People often talk about how good or bad fats are for our brains. Omega-3 and Omega-6 are two types of fats that get a lot of attention. Some studies say they help prevent brain diseases, while others say they don't make much difference. This is confusing, right? To clear things up, researchers looke
A recent study has stirred up a storm in the world of climate science. It questions the way global temperatures are measured and used to make big decisions. The study points out that averaging temperatures from different places, like Mount Everest and the Sahara Desert, doesn't make much sense. It's
PureTech Health has a new boss. Robert Lyne is now the CEO. He's been with the company for a while. He was the interim CEO since July 2025. Before that, he was the Chief Portfolio Officer. He's got a lot of experience. He used to be the CEO of Arix Bioscience plc. He's worked in life science and ven
The United Auto Workers (UAW) is going through some big changes. Chris Brooks, who was a top strategist and the chief of staff to UAW President Shawn Fain, is leaving the union. This comes after a federal monitor's report said Brooks was involved in trying to take away duties from another union lead
AI chatbots are becoming popular for mental health support. These chatbots use generative AI to talk to people. They aim to make mental health care more accessible. But how well do these chatbots work? That's a big question. Experts are trying to figure out how to measure their effectiveness. They
The Twin Cities are in for a rough day on Thursday. A weather alert is out, warning of strong winds, a bit of snow, and roads that could turn icy in a flash. The advisory starts at 9 a. m. and lasts until 9 p. m. , so plan ahead. Wind is the big story here. Gusts between 45 and 60 mph are expected
