Studying sounds in nature and from babies is super important. It helps in protecting wildlife and keeping newborns healthy. But, there's a big problem: noise. Background noise can mess up the data. This makes it hard to use this data for real-world problems. Scientists have been working on ways to
The latest report from UCLA shows a big drop in diversity in Hollywood. More than 90% of top streaming shows were made by white people. This is a step backward from the progress made after the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests. White men are still the majority of show creators. They make up 79% of t
The U. S. government has added 20 more countries to its travel ban list. This means people from these countries will find it harder to visit or move to the U. S. The new rules start on January 1st. Five countries now face a complete ban. These are Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, and Syria.
Kevin Hassett, the head of the National Economic Council, is in the running to become the next Federal Reserve chair. But not everyone in the Trump administration is convinced he's the right fit. Some officials privately question his effectiveness, suggesting he might not be up to the task of replac
Matthew Perry's tragic death in 2023 brought to light a dark side of the entertainment industry and the medical field. The actor, known for his role in "Friends, " had been battling substance abuse for years. His struggle with addiction led him to seek ketamine, a powerful sedative, for treatment of
The U. S. Justice Department has taken a bold step by suing the Virgin Islands Police Department. The reason? They claim the department is violating the Constitution by making it too hard for people to get gun permits. This is the first big case since the Justice Department set up a new team to focu
A recent set of interviews has lifted the lid on the inner workings of the Trump administration, revealing a web of tensions and differing opinions among top officials. Susie Wiles, the White House Chief of Staff, shared her candid thoughts on the president and his team, painting a picture of a comp
In the U. S. , more people are choosing not to align with a political party. This trend is noticeable in states like Florida and North Carolina, where many voters are unaffiliated. These states also have different rules for primary elections. Florida has closed primaries, meaning only party members
Colorado's push to cut greenhouse gas emissions is putting a squeeze on homeowners who rely on natural gas for heating. The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has set a new target: gas utilities must slash emissions by 41% by 2035. This is a big jump from the previous goal of a 22% reduction
The Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center in Albuquerque is a place of mixed reviews among veterans. Some have had less than stellar experiences, while others find the care to be decent. A few even sing its praises. It's important to note that each VA hospital has its own way of doing things, with uni
