Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson has made some big moves recently. He's decided to go ahead with a different budget that the City Council approved. This budget doesn't include a tax on big companies. Even though Johnson didn't sign it, the budget will still become official in a few days. Johnson mad
Zinc-ion batteries are gaining attention for their safety, affordability, and eco-friendliness. They are being considered for large-scale energy storage and wearable tech. However, they struggle in extreme conditions like very hot or cold temperatures, physical stress, and chemical exposure. In the
Timothée Chalamet is back and better than ever in "Marty Supreme, " a sports comedy that's got critics buzzing. The film, directed by Josh Safdie, is inspired by the life of table tennis champ Marty Reisman. It's a story about a young guy, Marty Mauser, who's got big dreams but faces a lot of doubt.
A new government webpage has popped up, and it's got journalists on edge. Dubbed \Media Offenders, \ this site lets the public report journalists and news outlets they think are biased or spreading lies. Over 50 journalists have already been labeled as offenders, and this isn't just regular criticis
Ever wondered why we instantly trust some strangers but not others? It turns out, our past experiences play a big role in shaping these quick judgments. Researchers wanted to find out how our brains use past knowledge to decide who seems trustworthy. They looked into something called stimulus gener
Baltimore is having a tough time making sense of youth crime numbers. A recent study by a local nonprofit found that the data is all over the place. This makes it hard to understand what's really going on with young people and crime in the city. The report, called \"Beyond the Headlines, \" said th
A man from North Carolina is in trouble after a nighttime accident. Austin Thomas Herber, aged 27, is accused of several serious crimes, including hate crimes and kidnapping. The situation is confusing because the police have not explained how they decided on these charges. The incident began when
The world is facing a new challenge: a secret fleet of ships, often old and poorly maintained, is being used to move oil and other goods while avoiding sanctions. This fleet, known as the "shadow fleet, " is growing rapidly, especially after Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. It now includes arou
Bitcoin's price has been on a rollercoaster, and experts are divided on where it's headed next. Some think it could drop to around $75, 000, a 14. 77% fall from its current price of $88, 350. But why? Well, it's all about how people are feeling and talking about it. One expert, Maksim Balashevich,
Kids who seem to have their lives together might not be benefiting from expensive programs or complicated strategies. Instead, it could be the simple, everyday habits that make a difference. Things like doing chores, sticking to a bedtime, and sharing meals as a family. These aren't groundbreaking i
