Every year, tons of pesticides wash into rivers and lakes from farms and city streets. These chemicals, designed to kill weeds, mold, and bugs, don’t just vanish. They linger in the water, build up in fish bodies, and mess with how fish live and grow. Some pesticides break down quickly, but others s
Emmanuel Macron has spent years turning grand stages into his personal stage. From the gold-leaf halls of Versailles to lakeside G7 tents, the French president has rolled out the red carpet for world leaders. In 2017, he welcomed Vladimir Putin to the same palace where Louis XIV once ruled, hoping t
Extreme sports fans keep chasing danger even after several deaths. A single weekend saw three separate accidents that made headlines. One incident involved a group of skydivers who, instead of landing in the open air, crashed into an airport fence. Twelve people lost their lives. Another tr
Eric Franks had spent years teaching people in West Philadelphia how to handle guns safely. In one of his videos, he showed how to secure a belt loaded with gear so a firearm wouldn’t swing loose. Friends remember him repeating the same lesson: “Don’t pull your gun unless you have to. ” Yet on a Sat
Eleven years ago today, a hate-driven act shattered a peaceful church gathering in Charleston. Nine people lost their lives during a Bible study session when a stranger entered and opened fire. The shooter’s clear racist motives shook the nation, leaving many stunned by the community’s response. Day
Every year, Tulsa’s music scene gets a boost with a special event called the songwriters round. This year, it’s happening at the Church Studio on July 17. Unlike big concerts, this event is all about the artists themselves—not flashy stages or huge crowds. It’s a chance for musicians to sit down, pl
Elon Musk has once again highlighted the importance of solar energy, suggesting that even a tiny fraction of the Sun’s output could fuel artificial intelligence far beyond human capability. Meanwhile, cryptocurrency traders are placing large wagers on how many SpaceX Starship launches will successfu
Eugene Hurd keeps scrubbing his bathroom, but no amount of bleach or sprays can clear what he believes is mold growing steadily behind his toilet. It started small but now spreads, despite his weekly cleaning routine. Antibacterial wipes, heavy-duty cleaners, even lemon-scented sprays—nothing change
Every year, students in Charleston learn how to build robots that swim underwater. Their toolkit includes PVC pipes, wires, and small motors to craft gadgets that can navigate pools and race against other schools. The program started small but now has three times as many participants as it did a few
Emma Scales had big dreams when she chose science as her path. Growing up near the coast in New Jersey, she loved the ocean and decided to study how tiny living things inside fungi can help food grow better. Now studying as a PhD student at Cornell University, she’s seen firsthand how research labs
