Idaho Public Television is in a tight spot. They're losing a big chunk of their money. About $2 million to be exact. That's a quarter of what they usually get from private donors. This is all because Congress, led by Republicans, decided to stop funding the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. To d
Zero might seem simple, but it's a tricky concept. It's not just an empty space on a number line. Zero is a powerful tool that helps us do math, build computers, and even understand the universe. But it didn't always exist. People didn't use zero as a number until around the 7th century. Indian math
A long time ago, in the Western Han dynasty, a clever machine was made to weave silk. This machine, called ti hua ji, could make fancy patterns. It was found by accident in 2012. People think it might be the world's first computer. This machine is like a computer because it can follow instructions.
In Colorado, a heated discussion is happening about the use of neonicotinoids, often called neonics. These are chemicals used to protect crops from pests. Farmers apply them to seeds, and as the plants grow, the chemicals spread throughout. This helps keep bugs away but might be hurting bees and oth
The Rose Bowl, a stage known for its grand traditions and lively pregame festivities, has made an unexpected call. Bad weather has led to the cancellation of the on-field pregame show, shifting the spotlight from spectacle to the game itself. Safety first, that's the message from the organizers. Th
Maryland is in for a frosty start to January, with temperatures taking a nosedive. The cold front that swept through early this morning has left behind a biting wind. The good news is that the skies will clear up a bit later today, but don't expect a warm-up anytime soon. Wind gusts are expected to
Trump's recent pardons have sparked concern, particularly in Alaska, where families have been devastated by the fentanyl crisis. By pardoning drug traffickers, Trump is not only putting more lives at risk but also raising serious questions about potential conflicts of interest. The pardoning of a fo
Donald Trump, now 79, has been spotted with a slight limp recently. This happened while he was walking with his wife, Melania, at Mar-a-Lago. People started talking about his health after he mentioned using compression socks for his swollen ankles and makeup to hide bruises on his hands. These bruis
Donald Trump has a unique approach to fitness. He doesn't like traditional workouts. He finds treadmills boring. Instead, he prefers golf. He plays it often. He even calls it his exercise. Trump shared this with the Wall Street Journal. He said he doesn't enjoy long hours on a treadmill. He'd rather
China has just launched a game-changing AI system that can do science all by itself. This isn't just any AI—it's connected to the country's supercomputers and can handle complex research tasks without much human help. It's a big deal because it shows how AI might change science, security, and the gl
