As the Indiana General Assembly's 2025 session kicks off, lawmakers from Northwest Indiana are busy filing bills that address key issues like mental health, higher education, and water infrastructure. They’re also pushing for a change to the state constitution. One interesting bill, House Bill 1078,
In Ethiopia, where food and water are often scarce due to weather and droughts, the Bowa Dayole masonry gravity dam is set to irrigate nearby farmlands. However, the dam's foundation is made up of complex geological formations, including highly fractured and weathered aphanitic basaltic rock, and we
Sean Duffy, a former Congressman, is being considered for the role of Transportation Secretary by President-elect Trump. His main goal? Ensuring that America's roads and skies remain safe while embracing new technologies like drones and self-driving cars. Duffy wants to modernize the Department of T
On Monday evening, Japan experienced a strong earthquake with an initial magnitude of 6. 9, later revised to 6. 6. The quake struck the southwestern region of the country, specifically in the Kyushu prefecture. Despite the initial high magnitude estimate, no major damage was reported. However, coast
Did you know that a leader's education can make a big difference in children's health? Research in India found that when local leaders have a college degree, there are fewer infant and child deaths in their areas. This isn't magic; it's because these leaders understand the importance of early health
Imagine a city on fire, literally. That's what happened in Los Angeles this week as massive wildfires burned through thousands of acres. Mayor Karen Bass was thousands of miles away in Ghana for a presidential inauguration. By the time she returned home, the fires had destroyed more than 10, 000 str
As the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics draw near, a whopping $6. 8 billion investment is on the line. But there's a catch: California's wildfires are getting worse, putting venues and air quality at risk. Take, for instance, the recent Palisades and Eaton fires that destroyed over 53 square miles—just ima
For years, residents of James Island have been asking for safer pedestrian routes. Now, the Charleston County Finance Committee is set to award a contract for a much-needed project. This initiative will create sidewalks and a crosswalk on Woodland Shores Road and Maybank Highway. The project, known
On Wednesday afternoon, Baton Rouge's Mayor-President Sid Edwards turned to the Rotary Club members with a clear vision for the city. He stressed that the community faces several challenges, such as crime and a sense of division, but he had plans to tackle them head-on. Firstly, Edwards aims to incr
Ever thought about how the internet works under the sea? There's a whole network of cables carrying most of the world's internet traffic. But they're not safe from accidents or attacks. In February 2024, a missile hit in the Red Sea damaged some of these cables, showing just how fragile our global i
