Scientists have long used a material called Me‑4PACz, or Me4, as a layer that pulls holes out of inverted perovskite solar cells. The layer is handy, but it often clumps together in solution and does not spread well over the next layer. Because of this, the contact between layers is weak and the cry
A teacher at Lower Richland High School, Eric Marshall Favor Jr. , 29, faces serious accusations in Marion County. The charges include second- and third‑degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor, conspiracy, and aiding prostitution involving a child. The case began on Feb. 10 when the sheriff’s of
A new view sees the Trump administration as a large criminal group. It tells lies, steals money, and uses state power to harm people. The government did many illegal acts that hurt ordinary citizens. First, it killed two activists and called them terrorists. The killers were free because t
Ramsey County is changing how it handles youth crime. Instead of sending most teens straight to court, the county’s attorney and public defender offices joined forces with community groups and police in 2021. They launched the (Re)Imagining Justice for Youth program, which looks at each case a
Ameen Alai, a father and body‑building coach, was sentenced to four years in federal prison on September 16, 2025. The charge was a single count of felony drug distribution, even though he never sold or handed out the drug in question. That drug was ibogaine, a plant‑derived alkaloid that some peopl
A man named Travis Bonn was caught on video using a hateful slur against a Black woman while riding his bike. The incident happened near a fast‑food spot on 44th Street SE in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The woman was just getting out of her car after work and was waiting to enter a one‑way street. She s
"The journal has reached its eleventh year and is witnessing a surge in readership. It aims to stand out among open‑access publications by combining rigorous research standards with a welcoming approach for authors worldwide. Speed of publication remains a priority, so the community can quickly acce
John Travolta, who will be 72 this year, is one of the most famous names celebrating today. His middle name is Joseph, a small detail that fans sometimes forget. Molly Ringwald turns 58. She recently appeared in the movie “Run Amok, ” showing she still loves to act. Yoko Ono, a 93‑year‑old singer
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy drew a crowd that went beyond athletes and fans. Hollywood icons, musicians, and sports stars filled the venues in Milan and Cortina, turning the event into a star‑studded spectacle. The scene was colorful: from rap legends to Olympic athletes, the mix of personalit
William “Wilbur” Miller Barbour grew up in Middletown and later made a name for himself far beyond his hometown. After finishing high school there, he went on to study at Elizabethtown College and then pursued a career in social work. He joined the National Urban League, where he helped plan program
