In New Mexico, a big fire called the Calf Canyon Hermits Peak fire left a mark. Now, people are worried about their water. Heavy metals have been found in some private wells near the fire area. The New Mexico Environment Department is offering free tests for well water in parts of Mora, San Miguel,
A study looked at how weather, lockdowns, and holidays changed the number of people going to a big hospital in the UK for emergencies, especially those related to cancer. Over seven and a half years, researchers found some interesting patterns. First, bad weather like storms and heavy rain made few
A young man, still living with his parents, has been caught for stealing millions in cryptocurrency. Ronald Spektor, 23, allegedly tricked about 100 people into giving him their digital money. He posed as a representative from a well-known crypto exchange company, Coinbase, and convinced victims fro
If you're into crime shows, there's a series on Paramount+ that you shouldn't miss. It's called "Mayor of Kingstown, " and it's got a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes for its fourth season. This show has been around since 2022, but season 4 is where it really shines. The series follows Jeremy Renne
True crime stories have always fascinated people, and Netflix has a bunch of documentaries that dive into some of the most shocking cases. One of these is "Predators, " which revisits the controversial TV show "To Catch a Predator. " This show, which ran from 2004 to 2007, was known for setting up a
Chicago is taking action to beef up security on its public transit system. This move comes after the federal government threatened to cut $50 million in funding if crime rates don't drop. The city has increased the number of police officers and K-9 units on trains and buses. The federal government
A young man from Washington, D. C. , is now facing serious consequences after a poor decision. Terrell Edmondson, 19, was sentenced to seven years in prison for an armed carjacking. What made this case unusual? He posted evidence of the crime on his own Instagram account. The incident happened last
California is seeing a small but steady rise in population for the third year in a row. The increase is tiny, just 0. 05%, but it's a step forward after the big drop during the pandemic. People are still leaving the state, though. More Californians moved out than moved in from other states. The onl
The U. S. has a strange way of spending money. Since 2015, it has poured $79 billion into helping other countries buy American weapons. That's a lot of cash! But when it comes to fighting climate change, the U. S. has only put in $2 billion into the Green Climate Fund. This fund helps countries that
The tech industry is in a tough spot right now. Job cuts are piling up, and the outlook isn't great. The unemployment rate for tech jobs hit 4% in November, up from earlier in the year. That's a clear sign that tech companies are struggling. Over the past few months, the number of tech workers acros
