Officials found a bat carrying rabies in Irvine Regional Park last weekend. This case led to warnings about how easily the virus can spread to people. Rabies is almost always deadly once symptoms show up. But quick action after exposure can prevent illness. The virus can enter the body through smal
Officials in Wyoming are debating a massive $4 billion project that promises to store energy using water. The plan involves building a giant reservoir near Seminoe Reservoir to pump water uphill when electricity is cheap and let it flow back down to generate power when demand rises. Sounds smart, ri
Officials in Washington want to open a small quarantine station in Kenya for Americans returning from Ebola-hit parts of Central Africa. Instead of setting up the site at home, they’re looking abroad—just in case someone gets sick after possible contact with the virus. A group of U. S. public health
Hollywood has long pushed actors to alter their real names, looks, and cultural hints so that audiences would see them as “American. ” In the 1930s, a studio told a Spanish‑born performer to adopt a more familiar name and even to dye her hair, hoping the audience would not notice her heritage. The
Officials in Oklahoma and Norman have just launched building work for a huge entertainment area called the Rock Creek Entertainment District. This isn’t just another construction project—it’s a major step toward giving the area a fresh, lively boost. The plan isn’t just about building more stores or
Hollywood stars often avoid taking sides in global conflicts, but a comedian recently called them out for dodging the tough questions. During a podcast chat, she pointed out how hard it is to find celebrities willing to label the violence in Gaza as genocide. Sitting beside a Palestinian activist wh
Officials from the US and China might add AI to the list of topics for their upcoming high-level meeting. The possible talks could happen during a summit planned for next week in Beijing. This isn't confirmed yet, but sources say both sides are looking at the idea seriously. The American team might
Hollywood moms are getting special gift bags that look like a movie set. A gifting guru picked each item to feel personal and luxurious, inspired by his own mother’s love. The idea is simple: give a gift that feels like a star‑level treat, no matter who you are. First on the list is a perfume tha
Hollywood writers don’t switch studios every day—unless they bring record-breaking numbers with them. One writer who just did that is packing up his typewriter for a five-year stay at Universal. He’s not waiting around though; new projects keep popping up while he finalizes the move. A hit crime se
Officials keep giving different answers about when gas prices might drop. First they said weeks, then months, then maybe never before the election. Energy Secretary Chris Wright started with a confident \"weeks\" timeline in early March. By April, he called summer a \"very aggressive\" guess. Just d
