Bobby Jenks, a former baseball star, passed away at 44 after a tough fight with stomach cancer. He was a key player for the Chicago White Sox, helping them win the World Series in 2005. Jenks was known for his powerful pitches and his warm personality off the field. His teammates remembered him fon
In the heart of rural San Luis Obispo County, a massive wildfire, dubbed the Madre fire, has been wreaking havoc. It's now the largest fire in California this year, scorching nearly 80, 000 acres. The fire broke out on Wednesday afternoon, near the small town of New Cayuma, east of Santa Maria. Over
The Indiana Pacers are adding a new big man to their roster. They've acquired Jay Huff from the Memphis Grizzlies. In return, the Grizzlies get a couple of second-round picks and a chance to swap second-round picks in the future. Huff is a 7-foot shooter who can also block shots. He's one of the tal
Bayern Munich faced a tough challenge against Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup, ultimately losing 2-0. The game took a dramatic turn in the second half when PSG's Désiré Doué scored the first goal with a precise left-footed shot. Ousmane Dembélé then sealed the deal in stoppage time, making
Healthcare in the U. S. isn't fair. Some people face more hurdles in getting proper treatment for epilepsy. This leads to more trips to the emergency room. Researchers wanted to see why this happens. They looked at data. They found a pattern. People without insurance or with public insurance often
The Subway Series between the Mets and Yankees is a big deal. It's a chance for these two New York teams to show off their skills. But what if there was a trophy to make it even more special? The Robinson Cano Cup could be that trophy. It would go to the winner of the home-and-home series between th
Senator Thom Tillis' decision not to run again has changed the game in North Carolina's Senate race. This move has big effects on who might win control of the Senate in the next elections. Democrats need to win four more seats to take charge, and North Carolina is a key place for them to start. In
Japan is no stranger to earthquakes, but recent tremors have sparked quite a stir. Over 1, 000 quakes have shaken the Kagoshima prefecture in just two weeks. The strongest so far was a 5. 5-magnitude quake near Kyushu island. This has led to some people getting worried and even evacuating. Rumors a
Researchers have found a new way to shape semiconductor surfaces. They used a simple cracking method on GaAs substrates. This avoids expensive photolithography and etching steps. The method creates tiny, precise V-shaped grooves. The key is a thin layer of nickel. By changing its thickness, they co
Plants have a clever way of staying strong and flexible. They make something called polysaccharide-based primary cell walls. These walls are like a super-strong net that helps plants grow and protects them from harm. But how exactly do these walls work? Scientists are still figuring that out. The w
