Imagine New York City without Rikers Island. That's the plan, and it's time to listen to who matters most: crime victims. A new report shows that most survivors want support, not just punishment. They want people struggling with mental health and addiction to get help in secure facilities, not jails
A Florida senator has introduced a new bill aimed at keeping humans from messing with the weather. The idea is to make sure no one tries to change the temperature, rain, or sunlight in the state. The bill says anyone who does this could get fined up to $10, 000. This isn't about real things people
The upcoming Star Wars show, Skeleton Crew, has an interesting backstory. It's about four kids who get lost in the galaxy, facing a bunch of weird aliens and dangerous places. Sounds like a typical Star Wars adventure, right? But hold on, there's a twist. The showrunner, Jon Watts, found some inspir
As the new legislative session starts in California, leaders like Senate President Pro Tem Mike McGuire and Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas are gearing up to address affordability issues that have been bothering voters. They plan to do this by building more housing, making energy cheaper, and improvin
Eight years ago, a 16-year-old Auliʻi Cravalho stepped into the role of Moana, Disney's Polynesian princess. Now 24, she's back for "Moana 2, " a sequel that builds on Moana's self-discovery. Cravalho relates to Moana's journey, having looked up to another Disney hero, Mulan, who inspired her throug
Ever tried to find a tiny needle in a massive haystack? That's similar to detecting specific molecules like Rafiki 6G (R6G) in a crowded environment. Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) is like a super-powered microscope that can spot these rare molecules. But making a surface that consistently
A study at Taif University in Saudi Arabia took a closer look at how faculty members view different leadership styles and how that affects their motivation. The researchers asked 74 teachers from the university to share their thoughts. They wanted to know if men and women saw leadership styles diffe
Harvey Weinstein, a disgraced producer awaiting trial, is suing New York City for a whopping $5 million. Why? He claims the conditions at Rikers Island Jail are terrible. His lawyers argue that the jail's staff didn't give him proper medical care or basic hygiene. They say Weinstein's health got wor
Obesity is a big problem in the U. S. , affecting 42% of adults. It hits some groups harder, like people of color and those living in rural areas. It's linked to serious health issues like heart disease and diabetes. Recently, the FDA approved powerful anti-obesity medicines that can help people los
Massachusetts business owners are up in arms over a recent change by the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV). The RMV suddenly notified nearly 500 drivers that their commercial licenses would be downgraded due to old driving offenses. The state's harsh rules differ from federal law, which allows driver
