In the heart of Brooklyn, a disturbing event unfolded. Two people defaced a Tesla Cybertruck by carving a swastika and the word "Nazis" onto its doors. The incident occurred around 1 a. m. on Monroe Street, with the vehicle parked and unoccupied. The NYPD's Hate Crime Task Force is now on the case.
The U. S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has officially been shut down. This decision came after a lengthy process of budget cuts and restructuring. The State Department will now take over many of USAID's responsibilities. This move is part of a broader effort to streamline foreign aid
The way particles move in liquids isn't always straightforward. It's easy to assume that particles just float along with the current. But there's a weird thing that happens sometimes. Particles can actually move against the flow, going upstream. This is what scientists call upstream contamination. I
Genome sequencing has made huge leaps forward. Now, some methods can map out chromosomes from end to end. However, these advanced techniques often need a lot of data from different sources. This can make the process expensive and time-consuming. The good news is that researchers are finding ways to
In emergency rooms, patients who have experienced sexual assault often struggle to get HIV post-exposure prophylaxis, or PEP. This medication can prevent HIV infection if taken soon after exposure. A recent effort aimed to change this. The plan involved updating the electronic health records for sex
Amazon's move to cut ties with Jennifer Salke, the head of Amazon MGM Studios, sent ripples through Hollywood. It is a sign of the times, as technology companies increasingly take control of the entertainment industry. These days, the entertainment industry is a different beast. It's not just abo
The world of gaming is buzzing with excitement. The highly anticipated live-action movie based on the popular video game series "The Legend of Zelda" has finally got a release date. Fans can mark their calendars for March 26, 2027. The news dropped on Nintendo's new app, Nintendo Today, almost a yea
The Trump administration is now targeting Maine's policies on transgender youth in schools. The U. S. Department of Education is investigating whether school districts in Maine are violating the Family Educational Rights Privacy Act (FERPA) by allowing officials to create "gender plans" for transgen
Trevor Milton, the ex-boss of the electric truck company Nikola, landed a big break recently. President Trump decided to pardon him. This means Milton won't have to serve his four-year prison sentence. He was found guilty of tricking investors. He also won't have to pay back the money he cost shareh
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is set to undergo a significant transformation. The goal is to reduce the workforce by nearly 25%. The changes are part of a broader plan to streamline operations and cut costs. The HHS workforce will shrink from around 92, 620 employees to about 62
