Grapevines face a big problem: downy mildew. This sneaky plant disease, caused by Plasmopara viticola, wreaks havoc on grapevines. It's a major headache for farmers because most grapevine types can't fight it off easily. The usual solution? Synthetic pesticides. But these can harm the environment an
Uganda's internet is back on, but not all the way. After a few days of being cut off, people could reconnect to the web late on Saturday night. However, social media platforms remain blocked. This happened right after President Yoweri Museveni won his sixth term in office. He's been in power for ove
Minnesota is on high alert as the Pentagon puts 1, 500 soldiers on standby, ready to step in if needed. This move comes as the state's National Guard is also preparing to assist local authorities. The soldiers, part of the Alaska-based 11th Airborne Division, could be called upon for crowd control o
In 2002, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was born out of necessity. The U. S. was still healing from the 9/11 attacks, and the need for a unified agency to tackle terrorism and protect the nation was clear. This new department would include Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Cus
Marston Science Library is once again open 24 hours a day, five days a week, after students voiced their concerns. This change came about because of student feedback and the efforts of student representatives. The library had previously reduced its hours, but the demand for a 24-hour study space led
Southern California's waterways might soon see less protection. The EPA is redefining what counts as "waters of the United States" under the Clean Water Act. This change could mean more pollution in the region's flood control channels, which might no longer be seen as protected waters. The EPA's ne
Donald Trump has been talking about using the Insurrection Act. This is a law from 1807. It lets the president send in the military to stop riots or rebellion. But experts say there is no real rebellion happening. Instead, there are small protests against Trump's immigration policies. Michael Wolff
Minneapolis has been a hotspot of tension lately. Two groups recently faced off in the city's downtown area. One was led by a conservative figure named Jake Lang. He had planned to burn a Quran and march through a neighborhood with a large Somali community. The other group, organized by The People’s
People in Denmark showed their support for Greenland after the U. S. president made threats to take over the island. Thousands gathered in Copenhagen and other places to say they believe Greenland should decide its own future. The U. S. president has said Greenland is important for security and res
Remote learning has been a hot topic since the pandemic hit. It was a tough time for many families, especially those with young kids. Kelly Marsh, a mom from Sewickley, had to juggle her toddler and kindergartner's online classes while working part-time. It was stressful, to say the least. Research
