A tragic event unfolded on a mountain in Idaho, where two brave firefighters lost their lives and another was critically injured. The suspect, 20-year-old Wess Roley, is believed to have started a fire to lure firefighters into an ambush. The victims were identified as Battalion Chief Frank Harwood,
The idea of naming a new Federal Reserve chair well before Jerome Powell's term ends could lead to some serious market confusion. President Trump has hinted that he'll announce his pick soon and wants someone who will lower interest rates. Powell, however, has been cautious, citing a strong economy
Mining does more than just extract resources. It also leaves behind a mix of materials that can affect the environment. One of these is slurry, a thick mixture used in grouting to fill gaps in the earth. But what happens when this slurry interacts with groundwater? Recent research sheds light on thi
Scientists have discovered an exciting way to convert CO2 into methane more efficiently. The secret? Light. By shining light on a special mix of ruthenium and titanium dioxide, researchers found that the process speeds up. This isn't just any mix—it's particularly good at this task. The light, wheth
The latest numbers on inflation in the US show that prices are still going up, but not as fast as some people thought. The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index, which is a big deal for the Federal Reserve, went up by 2. 3% in May. That's a tiny bit higher than the month before, but it
After a secret meeting on Thursday, senators from both major parties had different opinions about how much the recent US attacks on Iran hurt its nuclear program. Most Republicans thought the strikes did a lot of damage and would slow down Iran's nuclear plans for years. Some even used the same str
Tyrese Haliburton, the Indiana Pacers' star guard, suffered a devastating injury during Game 7 of the NBA finals. The team confirmed on Monday that he tore his right Achilles tendon. This injury came as a shock to many, as Haliburton had been playing through a calf strain. The injury occurred in th
Scientists have found a way to make cheaper metals work like expensive ones in converting CO2. This is big news because usually, this process needs rare and costly metals like platinum. But now, by adding tellurium, a common element, to metals like cobalt and nickel, researchers can make them as eff
Justin Bieber recently had a heated exchange with paparazzi that quickly went viral. Fans and online users are now debating whether his reaction was justified or not. The incident happened during a casual outing, and Bieber was clearly frustrated with the paparazzi's persistence. He was heard saying
Tesla's stock saw a 10% boost on Monday, all thanks to the launch of its self-driving "Robotaxi" fleet in Austin, Texas. This wasn't just any test drive. It was a big deal, a major step in Tesla's plan to change how we think about transportation. A select group of influencers got to try it out first
