Ever heard of a surprise meeting? Well, MSNBC co-hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski had one with President-elect Donald Trump. They dropped by his Mar-a-Lago home in Florida. Why? To talk, and maybe find some common ground. This isn't the first time they've met, but it's been seven years sinc
Are you ready for a soggy and snowy Thanksgiving week? Forecasters have warned that multiple weather fronts are set to bring rain and snow to major regions across the U. S. , right in time for the holiday. Starting from Sunday, more than 25 million people were under various weather alerts, including
Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus stood tall despite a heartbreaking loss to the Green Bay Packers. The game ended with a blocked field goal attempt by Cairo Santos, giving Green Bay a 20-19 win. Coach Eberflus defended the team's decision to go for the long field goal instead of running anothe
Ever heard that alcohol isn't all fun and games? Well, Ireland is taking things seriously. They've made it a rule that all booze sold in their country must carry a warning label. The label says that alcohol can lead to deadly cancers. But not everyone is excited about this new rule. In fact, 12 coun
Ever wondered how climate change affects the end of the growing season in dry areas? Let's talk about a study that looked into this in a semi-arid part of China. The researchers used satellite data to find out when typical grasslands stop growing, and how changes in rainfall and temperature affect t
picture this: Monday's a tough day for many Americans living in the western and northern states of the US. A big winter storm is on its way, and it's going to make traveling super unsafe. The storm's coming from the Pacific Ocean, bringing a mix of rain and snow. Last week was already quite cold due
Ever thought about how Australian nursing students get ready for mental health jobs? A recent study, following a method called PRISMA-ScR, found 31 studies conducted in English between 2000 and 2023. What do these studies say? They reveal that well-structured clinical placements can reduce the stigm
Governor Kathy Hochul's plan to introduce congestion tolling for driving into central Manhattan is facing fresh objections. The new start date is set for January, but many are questioning her leadership. Initially paused in June, the toll will now be $9, with $2. 25 at night, instead of $15 during t
Studying how neurons connect in the brain is tough. The traditional method, called patch clamping, is slow and requires a lot of effort. Scientists have come up with a new way to make this process faster and more efficient. Instead of taking all the tiny electrodes out every time, they clean just on
As electric vehicles (EVs) become more popular, a big problem is what to do with all the old batteries. Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) with LiFePO4 (LFP) cathodes are common, but they wear out and can't be easily reused due to damage. This is because they lose lithium and their structure gets messed u
