Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) is planning some big changes. One of the first things he wants to do is make the Senate work more days. Instead of the usual four days a week, Thune is thinking about five-day workweeks. This is to help get more done, especially in the first 100 days
Ever thought about how COVID-19 might affect your work days in the future? A new study found that having COVID could make you more likely to take sick days. But get this—it's not the same for everyone. The study showed that people from lower-income groups might need more sick days after COVID than t
Chemists have recently flipped the traditional way alkyne reactions are conducted. Alkynes are special types of molecules with interesting properties. Instead of using the usual methods, scientists have found a new way to create 1, 4-dihydropyrrolo compounds. This changes how we understand and work
Ever wondered how big companies buying newspapers affects what you read? Let's look at Australia's news game over recent years. Between 2016 and 2019, there were three major newspaper acquisitions. News Corp, Nine Entertainment, and a duo named Antony Catalano and Alex Waislitz each bought their sha
Bourbon Street in New Orleans was buzzing with New Year's celebrations when a vehicle suddenly plowed into a crowd early Wednesday morning. The incident claimed at least 10 lives, casting a shadow over the city's lively festivities. Bourbon Street is known for its vibrant nightlife and was packed wi
2024 was a big year for space exploration. NASA sent its Europa Clipper to Jupiter’s moon Europa, and SpaceX’s Starship made its first successful landing. China’s Chang’e 6 mission brought back samples from the far side of the Moon. The International Space Station hosted private missions too, like A
The Detroit Lions pulled off a 40-34 victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night. While it wasn't the most polished performance, the Lions got the job done. This win sets the stage for a crucial Week 18 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings for the NFC North title and the top seed in the NF
As the calendar turns over to 2025, investors are crossing their fingers for a bright start. However, experts are cautioning that the stock market may not see the massive jumps seen in the past couple of years. Wall Street predictions suggest the S&P 500 could grow by about 15%, with a big boost fro
Five years after health officials first learned about the mysterious pneumonia cases in Wuhan, China, it's hard to believe how much has changed. The World Health Organization (WHO) got its first clue on December 31, 2019. Experts soon realized that the virus, later named COVID-19, would spread like
Welcome to the New Year in Illinois! The state's lawmakers have been busy, passing a bunch of new laws that will affect how we live and work. Let's dive in and see what's changed. First up, there's a big deal with health insurance. The state has banned so-called "junk insurance" plans that don't co
