The housing market is facing a tough start to the spring season. The reason is a mix of higher mortgage rates and worries about the economy. This has led to a slowdown in home sales. In March, sales of previously owned homes dropped by 5. 9% compared to February. This brings the annualized rate
In today's world, smartphones are everywhere. They are not just tools for communication. They offer a virtual world with endless possibilities. This is especially true in schools. Students and teachers use them for remote learning. However, there is a dark side to this convenience. The excessive us
The Golden State Warriors are facing a significant challenge after Jimmy Butler got injured in a recent game against the Houston Rockets. The team suffered a 109-94 loss in Game 2, but the bigger concern is Butler's health. He took a tough fall in the first quarter and had to leave the game with a p
In Australia, long ago, there were giant kangaroos. These were not like the kangaroos seen today. They were much bigger. Some weighed up to 170 kilograms. That is more than twice the weight of the biggest red kangaroo alive now. Scientists thought these giants would have roamed far and wide. But the
A group of twelve states took a stand against the federal government. They filed a lawsuit. The reason? They believe the government is breaking the rules by raising taxes through tariffs. These tariffs were put in place using a law called the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. This law giv
A man who killed seven people and injured nearly 50 others during a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, in 2022, will spend the rest of his life in prison. Robert "Bobby" Crimo III, 24, pleaded guilty to 69 charges, including 21 counts of murder. Illinois does not have the death penalt
The airline industry is facing a rough patch. Southwest Airlines has joined Delta and United in pulling back its financial predictions. Why? The trade tensions sparked by the previous US president have created a lot of uncertainty. This is the biggest challenge the industry has faced since the COVID
Community colleges across the United States are facing a big challenge. Federal changes are coming and these changes could have a big impact on how these colleges operate. These colleges are worried, but they are not just sitting around. They are looking for ways to adapt and thrive in the new en
Renewable energy sources like wind and solar are crucial for reducing carbon emissions. However, their unpredictable nature makes it tough to keep the power grid stable. This is where advanced energy storage systems come in. Among these, gravity energy storage systems (GESS) stand out. They are scal
The cleanup of uranium-contaminated water using microbes can lead to unexpected problems. When microbes die off naturally, they leave behind uranium-containing waste. This waste can release uranium back into the water, causing new environmental issues. Researchers conducted experiments to understan
