The White House is changing up its team again, but this time the firings feel different. A top lawyer and a homeland security chief have both been let go recently, breaking from the usual slow turnover of Trump’s first term. Experts say this could mean the president is shifting his approach, even if
Since 2015, violent crime in Baltimore and Washington D. C. has fallen sharply. Baltimore saw a 61% drop in homicides, reaching its lowest point in nearly five decades, while Washington D. C. reported a 21% decline in homicides and even bigger reductions in other violent crimes. But experts warn tha
The San Ramon Wildcats stepped onto the science stage with a plan to outshine their rivals. They tackled 23 different STEM challenges, from crafting tiny helicopters to engineering hovercrafts that glide over water. Each event tested their teamwork, creativity, and problem‑solving skills. When the
The city’s planning board decided to push back the review of a request for more time on a downtown apartment project. The developer, HHM Cube from Springfield, asked for extra days to lock in funding, finish the building drawings, and file a permit. Instead of hearing about it on April 1, the
The world faces a rising tide of obesity, prompting scientists to search for safer alternatives to surgery and drugs. One promising approach is whole‑body cryostimulation, or “cryotherapy, ” where people sit in a chamber that drops temperatures to near‑freezing for just a few minutes. Researchers wa
Caroline Dubois has carved a path that echoes the bold steps of Ronda Rousey and Serena Williams. In her early years, she disguised herself as a boy to train in boxing because girls were barred from the sport. This daring move paid off, leading her to a gold medal at the 2018 Youth Olympics and pa
Open‑source AI is moving from the cloud into everyday gadgets, and Google’s newest Gemma 4 model has joined this trend. By making the system work well on NVIDIA’s consumer GPUs, developers can run smart assistants and other AI tools right on their own computers instead of sending data to remote s
Downtown Cincinnati once struggled to attract people after work hours, with empty streets and old buildings. But over the past 25 years, the city transformed its riverfront into a lively area with parks, homes, shops, and entertainment. Families now picnic by the river, kids splash in fountains, and
Wound care just got an upgrade. Scientists have created a flexible bandage-like material that not only sticks to skin but also fights bacteria and helps wounds heal faster. This isn’t just a regular dressing—it’s a smart patch packed with tiny particles that heat up when exposed to light, killing ge
Maine’s District 2 House race has a candidate who’s turning heads—not with flashy promises, but by sticking to principles. Jordan Wood isn’t just another name on the ballot. He’s pushing for big changes, especially how money influences politics. Unlike many running for office, he refuses all donatio
