In the heart of Lower Manhattan, a tense scene unfolded as federal agents in masks targeted street vendors on Canal Street. The situation quickly escalated when locals joined in to protest the arrests. It's still unclear exactly how many vendors were taken into custody, but witnesses reported seeing
Solar panels are a big deal for clean energy, but what happens when they get old? That's where tiny helpers called microbes come in. These little guys can actually help us pull out valuable stuff like copper and aluminum from old solar panels. It's called bioleaching, and it's a fancy way of saying
A recent legal battle has sparked concerns about how U. S. immigration policies are affecting vulnerable individuals. The Department of Homeland Security insists that immigration enforcement is focused on those who pose a threat, but a lawsuit paints a different picture. It claims that a new ICE pol
Last weekend, huge crowds gathered in cities all over the country for the "No Kings" protests. People were mad, but why? It's not because of Trump's tough policies on drugs, immigration, or crime. Most Americans actually agree with those policies. So, what's the deal? The protests were organized by
In the coastal city of Gabes, Tunisia, people are fed up. They've had enough of the pollution from a big chemical plant. So, they did something about it. They went on strike. They protested. They shut down the city. All to send a message: "Gabes wants to live. " The plant, run by the state, has bee
BitsLab has just taken a big step in making the web3 world safer. They've bought a popular security tool called KEKKAI Plugin and renamed it BitsLab Safe. This tool helps people avoid scams and protect their money when they're using web3 services. The original KEKKAI Plugin was already well-liked i
The 9th Circuit Court recently overturned a lower court's decision, allowing the Trump administration to send National Guard troops to Portland. The majority of the judges agreed that the president has the authority to do this under a specific law. This law lets the president use the National Guard
A groundbreaking study has shown that people with a type of blindness called age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can now see again, thanks to a tiny eye implant and smart glasses. This isn't a full cure, but it's a big step forward. The implant is super small, just 2-by-2 millimeters, and it's ma
Paul Ingrassia, a nominee for a key role in the Trump administration, is facing scrutiny after private messages surfaced. These messages, part of a larger leak, reveal troubling statements made by Ingrassia and other young Republicans. Ingrassia, set to appear before a confirmation hearing, has bee
The world of science is facing a tough challenge. Noubar Afeyan, a key figure in the biotech industry, warns that the attacks on science won't stop at mRNA vaccines. He believes this trend will spread to all areas of medicine. Afeyan, who co-founded Moderna, has seen firsthand how political decision
