The day began early with a disturbance at a gas station. A man in a white bathrobe shouted at shoppers. He left before police arrived, just as he had earlier that morning in the parking lot. Police were called to his house several times during the week. Once he smashed windows. Another time he thre
In many cells, cholesterol is the building block that keeps membranes stable and signals flowing. When this balance tips, a host of diseases can flare up. Yet scientists have only just begun to see how cholesterol matters for hearing. Researchers discovered that a small protein called HSD17B7 is pa
The Great Lakes high pressure has kept things warm and mostly dry for early June across Wisconsin. That pattern holds through Wednesday with clear skies and temperatures reaching the mid-80s. South winds will pick up, giving a preview of what’s coming next. Clear nights make for comfortable sleeping
When doctors attack a tumor with modern medicine, they don’t just fight cancer cells. They also face an entire hidden neighborhood inside each growth. This neighborhood includes not only the cancer itself but also the immune system’s soldiers, the body’s repair workers, and the scaffolding that hold
The NFL got wild this week when the Cleveland Browns pulled off a blockbuster move, sending star defensive player Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for future draft picks. Now, eyes are turning to the Rams' quarterback situation, where 38-year-old Matthew Stafford might hang up his c
Living in a city often means trading green spaces for concrete. Many people feel stressed but don’t link it to their surroundings. Scientists now say nature can help reset our brains, even in small doses. Research shows our brains react differently when surrounded by trees or plants compared to buil
Mathematics has always been a field where human minds push the limits of logic and creativity. Recently, artificial intelligence has begun to step into this arena, showing that computers can solve problems once thought out of reach. In early May, a powerful AI from OpenAI was announced to have so
The National Weather Service has issued a strong thunderstorm warning for several counties in southeastern Oklahoma. The storms are moving quickly toward the southeast at about 35 miles per hour and will linger until early Tuesday morning. The areas under alert include Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Sand S
Southern California is buzzing with free events this June. Start the month by stepping aboard the historic Queen Mary in Long Beach for happy hour drinks and live music. Reserve a spot online; parking is cheaper if you pay early. In Riverside, the ArtsWalk lights up downtown on the first Thur
The cold front that brought rain and storms has moved south. Now dry air is coming in. That means less chance of rain for the rest of the week. Today may see a few stray showers, about a 20% chance. Most people will stay dry. The sky will be partly cloudy and the sun we do get will warm things up.
