Epic Games, the company behind Fortnite, is in hot water. They've been accused of tricking players into buying stuff they didn't want. Now, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is stepping in to help. The FTC has already given out over $72 million to players who were charged unfairly. But they're not
In the UK, ash trees are putting up a tough fight against a harmful fungus known as ash dieback. This fungus, which first showed up in 2012, initially caused a lot of concern. Experts feared it could wipe out a huge number of the country's ash trees, which make up a significant part of the nation's
New York City is facing a big problem. A candidate named Zohran Mamdani is leading in the mayoral race. He's a democratic socialist with big ideas. He wants to freeze rents, create city-owned supermarkets, and make public transit free. He plans to pay for these things by taxing corporations and the
Fortnite players, listen up! You might be able to get some money back from unwanted purchases. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is sending out over $126 million in refunds. They are also reopening the claim process for those who missed the first round. Epic Games, the company behind Fortnite, had
Pea aphids have a unique relationship with a bacterium called Fukatsuia symbiotica. This bacterium is passed down from mother to offspring. It helps protect the aphids from fungal infections. However, this protection comes at a cost. When temperatures rise from cool to mildly warm, aphids with this
Spinal cord injuries, often caused by accidents or medical procedures, can lead to more than just movement and sensation problems. They might also impact how the brain works, causing swelling, pressure, and even thinking difficulties. Recent research suggests that widespread inflammation in the body
Copper nanoclusters are like tiny teams of atoms that can do big things, like helping to turn CO2 into useful stuff. But these teams often fall apart because copper atoms are too reactive. Most of the time, scientists use copper(I) atoms to build these clusters, but they're not as good at their job
Senators from both parties have raised strong objections to the Trump administration's proposal to slash $9 billion in federal funding. This money supports public broadcasting and various foreign aid programs. The plan targets the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which funds local TV and r
A federal judge in Washington state made a big call. She told the Trump administration to start giving money to 14 states again. This money is for building electric vehicle (EV) chargers. The administration had frozen these funds, which were supposed to help states install high-speed chargers along
In a bold move, legal representatives from over 20 states and Washington, D. C. , have taken the Trump administration to court. Their target? Billions of dollars in funding cuts that hit everything from crime prevention to food security and scientific research. The lawsuit, filed in Boston, is a di
