One quiet night, a 65‑year‑old man from Queens decided to leave his apartment for a cigarette run. He carried a silver revolver, a relic from the 1990s that he claimed was part of a personal defense stash. The old man said he could not “take a beating” in his age, so the gun was with him. About fou
ONEOK’s share price slipped in Wednesday trading after an analyst lowered the company’s rating from “Outperform” to “Peer Perform. ” The downgrade came after a weak fourth‑quarter report and modest outlook for the full year, prompting concerns about future expansion. The firm’s earnings in Q4 fel
OneStream, a finance software company, is making a major shift. It's going private in a deal worth $6. 4 billion. The company's CEO, Tom Shea, sees this as a way to speed up their plans for AI in finance. He believes the next few years will be crucial in defining AI's role in this field. The deal i
Waynesboro is known for its active community spirit. Now, there's a new effort to boost local democracy. The League of Women Voters in the Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro area is back. Their goal? To make democracy stronger right where people live. The group focuses on voter education and civic engagem
OnePlus is set to release a new smartwatch called the Watch Lite. This watch is special because it can work with both Android and iPhone. This is a big deal because most smartwatches only work with one type of phone. The Watch Lite has a lot of cool features. It is very light, has a big and bright s
One hundred years ago, a groundbreaking experiment shook the world of biology. It was not flashy or loud, but it changed how scientists think about how living things grow and develop. This experiment, done by Hans Spemann and Hilde Mangold, showed that some cells in an embryo have special powers. Th
Way up in the sky, something odd is going on. The air is getting warmer in the stratosphere, which is a big deal. This event is called a Sudden Stratospheric Warming (SSW). It can make the polar vortex, a cold air whirlwind, wobble. This could mean big changes for Michigan's weather in December. No
One in four U. S. workers is dealing with stress, anxiety, or depression. This is a big problem, especially for Millennials and Gen Z. They have faced many economic challenges. Things like high inflation, rising costs of living, and trade issues are making life harder for them. Wages are not keeping
Waymo, a pioneer in self-driving technology, has started offering fully autonomous rides in Miami. This marks a significant step in the company's journey, as it plans to bring this service to more U. S. cities soon. The company, which began as part of Google's self-driving project, now operates over
Waymo, a leader in self-driving technology, is expanding its services to new cities, including Detroit and Denver, known for their harsh winters. This expansion is a significant step, as these cities present unique challenges with icy roads and reduced visibility. Waymo's current fleet includes all-
