Wildfires sweeping through Los Angeles have brought the city's entertainment industry to a standstill. Major productions like "Jimmy Kimmel Live" were canceled on Wednesday due to road closures and safety concerns. President Biden declared a major disaster in California, and the fires claimed at lea
U. S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly proposed that Canada become the 51st state. This idea, once seen as a joke, is now causing concern. Canada's finance minister, Dominic LeBlanc, believes Trump's suggestion is an attempt to disrupt relations and create chaos. Trump has said he'd use 'econom
Bitcoin has dipped below $100, 000, dropping over 5% in just 24 hours. The sudden fall isn't just about Bitcoin; other major cryptocurrencies like Ether, Cardano, Solana, and Dogecoin have also taken hits, some as high as 13%. What's causing this crypto crash? A stronger U. S. dollar is one key fact
When Donald Trump won the U. S. presidency again, the global community thought they had a good idea of what to anticipate. Diplomats worldwide were focusing on the actions of his administration, rather than Trump’s words. Larger countries were crafting strategies to either counter or lessen the impa
Get ready, folks! The National Weather Service has just issued a Cold Weather Advisory for the areas around Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort. This alert is set for Thursday morning, January 9, 2025, from 3 a. m. to 9 a. m. EST. The affected counties include Lake, Volusia, Seminole, Ora
Get ready, NYC parents! The time has come to make a real difference in your kids' education. This week, Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos kicked off a unique opportunity for you to join local and citywide education councils. These panels play a major role in deciding school zoning, advising su
In 2022, data from the Mental Health Client-Level Data (MH-CLD) by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) showed that around 1 in 10 patients had ADHD. That's a lot of people! Being diagnosed with ADHD seems to be common among kids aged 0-11, and less so among folks with higher educ
Santa Clara County's educational scene is getting a shake-up with the appointment of two new trustees to the Board of Education. Jorge Pacheco Jr. and Jessica Speiser are stepping in, replacing long-time members Joseph DiSalvo and Grace Mah. Mah's departure comes amidst investigations into alleged w
Trees, with their extensive lifespans, accumulate genetic changes in their trunks and branches as they grow over centuries. This happens because the stem cells in the shoot apical meristem, which are responsible for growth, gather mutations independently. These mutations can alter the genetic makeup
Ever wondered how plants regrow their roots after damage? Scientists peeked at Arabidopsis roots, a common lab plant, using a special microscope that can take fast pictures over time. They found something interesting: when roots are hurt and start growing back, their cells divide differently than in
