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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

Washington DC's Makeover: Trump's Plans for His Second Term

As President-elect Donald Trump gears up for his second term, he's set his sights on revamping Washington DC. He's not happy with the state of the capital and wants to make some big changes. One of the main issues he's focused on is crime. In 2023, it spiked in DC, and Trump isn't having it. He thin

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Legislators Share Plans with S. C. Businesses

In Columbia, business leaders from across South Carolina gathered to hear from state legislators about their plans for the upcoming session. The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce hosted this event, giving lawmakers a chance to share their goals and vision for the state. House Minority Leader Todd

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Jan 16 2025HEALTH

Smooth Sailing: How Textured Titanium Surfaces Can Improve Blood Implants

Blood-contacting medical devices often trigger immune responses, leading to blood clots and cell overgrowth. Creating special textures on these devices to prevent these issues is a major challenge. Scientists have developed a unique titanium surface with tiny bumps and grooves, which are incredibly

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Jan 16 2025BUSINESS

DC's Mayor Bowser: Turning Empty Offices into Business Boom!

Washington DC's Mayor Muriel Bowser has unveiled a new plan to tackle the city's empty office problem. With many workers still remote post-pandemic, downtown businesses are struggling. Bowser's "Office to Anything" program offers a 15-year property tax freeze for offices that transform into retail s

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Jan 16 2025HEALTH

Health Info Check: How PEMA Tools Compare Online and In-Person

Have you ever tried to understand health information and felt confused? That's where the Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool (PEMAT) comes in! PEMAT is a special tool used to measure how easy and useful health info is, no matter where it comes from or what language it's in. Over the last ten

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Jan 16 2025TECHNOLOGY

Safari Tech Preview Update: What You Need to Know

Apple has just dropped a fresh update for Safari Technology Preview, the test version of Safari launched back in 2016. This experimental browser lets users tinker with new features before they hit the mainstream. Version 211 comes packed with bug squashes and performance tweaks for things like Canva

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Jan 15 2025ENTERTAINMENT

BAFTA Snubs: A Closer Look

The BAFTA Film nominees for 2025 were recently announced, and some big names and popular movies didn't make the cut. Films like "Queer" and "Challengers, " directed by Luca Guadagnino, were snubbed despite Golden Globe nominations. Even the highly anticipated musical "Wicked" missed out on key categ

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Jan 15 2025LIFESTYLE

Kwik Trip's New Lip Balm Flavors: A Taste Test

Ever thought of trying lip balm that tastes like your favorite gas station snacks? Kwik Trip has just released a set of four uniquely flavored lip balms, and we're here to give you the scoop. The flavors are inspired by some of Kwik Trip's most popular items: Glazers Donuts, Cafe Karuba coffee, Natu

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Jan 14 2025SPORTS

Bets on Ravens Shift: Buffalo vs. Baltimore in Divisional Playoffs

Let's talk about the playoffs! The Baltimore Ravens, who are on the road, have become the favorites to win against the Buffalo Bills in the divisional round. When the matchup was first set, the Bills were the home favorites. But as more people bet on the Ravens, the line has changed, making Baltimor

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Jan 14 2025TECHNOLOGY

Android 16: Is a Vertical Volume Slider the New Normal?

Ever wished your Android device's volume slider looked a bit more modern? Android 16 might just be answering that wish! The latest developer preview showed off a new look for volume controls. Instead of the usual horizontal bar, Google is switching to a vertical slider. One side is dark, and the oth

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