The Federal Bureau of Investigation has a new senior adviser. Tarak Makecha, who used to work at Tesla, has taken on this role. He also advises the Justice Department’s IT and cybersecurity office. This move is part of a bigger change happening in federal agencies. Since President Trump’s return, th
In the bustling halls of Florida State University, a chilling sense of deja vu swept over several students during a recent shooting incident. These students had already faced the unimaginable. They had survived the horrors of the Parkland shooting years earlier. The echoes of the Parkland tra
Synology is gearing up to limit the use of non-Synology hard drives in its upcoming NAS devices. This move, set to begin with the Plus Series models launching in 2025, will only allow Synology-branded or certified drives to access all features and support. This decision will not impact existing Syno
In the heart of Massachusetts, a young woman is gearing up for a monumental challenge. She is not just running the Boston Marathon; she is running to honor those who have made a difference in her family's life. This runner is Nicole Bennett, a 24-year-old from Tyngsboro. She is determined to give ba
The bombing in Oklahoma City, which happened 30 years ago, was a shocking event that left many people horrified. A young man, Timothy McVeigh, who had served in the military and held far-right views, was responsible for the explosion that destroyed a federal building. He was caught two days later, l
In China, the way parents see their kids can really affect how teens feel. This isn't just about what parents say, but what they truly believe deep down. These beliefs can have a big impact on a teen's mental health. But how exactly does this work? That's what a recent study set out to find. The st
The city of Pasadena has taken a big step. It has decided to shut down baseball infields at two of its parks. This move comes after health officials in Los Angeles County discovered high lead levels in the soil. The issue is linked to the Eaton Fire, which happened recently. The discovery was m
The IRS is in the middle of a big shake-up. Gary Shapley, who was temporarily in charge, is out. This happened after a disagreement between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Elon Musk. The Treasury Department has chosen Michael Faulkender to take over as the new acting head of the IRS. Bessent be
Water contamination by harmful metals is a big deal, especially in places where fancy labs are scarce. Think about it: traditional ways to spot these metals, like atomic absorption spectrometry and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry, are super accurate but come with a hefty price tag and a
A federal judge has recently stepped in to limit the access of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staff to sensitive personal data within the Social Security Administration (SSA). This decision came as a response to a lawsuit filed by unions and retirees in Maryland, who were among the m
