New Jersey is in for a mix of weather as Thanksgiving approaches. The week starts with a chill, but things get warmer and wetter as the days go by. Tonight, the state will see clearing skies and dry conditions. Temperatures will hover in the 40s and 50s. Overnight, it will get colder, with lows dip
The Supreme Court recently stepped in, halting a lower court's decision that suggested Texas's new congressional map might be racially biased. This temporary block, signed by Justice Samuel Alito, will stay in effect for a few days while the court decides if the Republican-friendly map can be used i
New Jersey is in for a cold spell. A freeze is on the way tonight, and the chill will stick around for a few days. The light rain from this morning will stop by midday. The afternoon will be partly cloudy, and the sun will set on a clear sky. Temperatures will drop fast tonight. Most places will se
In a surprising turn of events, President Donald Trump and New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani put aside their differences and found common ground during their first meeting. Despite their contrasting backgrounds and political ideologies, both leaders rose to power through populist messages, which s
A recent study dug into how older adults interact with socially assistive robots (SARs). The research focused on 191 adults aged 65 and above. It found that 40. 8% of them actively engaged with a robot named Hyodol. The study used surveys, behavioral logs, and conversation data to understand these i
Forensic science is getting a high-tech upgrade. Scientists are now using infrared thermography to measure the surface temperature of corpses and the surrounding air. This method is more accurate and easier than the old ways of checking internal body temperatures like the rectum or liver. The old m
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Winter is coming, but what does that mean for North Texas? The Climate Prediction Center has shared its latest forecast, and it's a bit of a mystery. They've given the region an \"equal chances\" label. This means the weather could go any way: warmer or colder, wetter or drier than usual. It's like
In Indiana, a rare public fight is happening between Governor Mike Braun and Senate President Rodric Bray. Both are Republicans, but they disagree on redrawing voting maps. Braun, backed by former President Donald Trump, wants new maps drawn. Bray says no. This is unusual because leaders from the sa
Texas is in a legal tussle with the U. S. Supreme Court over a new voting map. The state wants to use this map to increase Republican seats in the U. S. House of Representatives. This could help the GOP keep control of Congress in the next elections. A lower court blocked the map, saying it might d
