Most college students juggle classes, jobs, and bills, but many also worry about where their next meal will come from. A survey in Chicago found that 60% of students at one college campus struggled with food insecurity—meaning they sometimes ran out of food or couldn’t afford enough. That’s higher t
Batteries work better when their liquid insides let power flow smoothly. A new study looks at how tweaking the shape of tiny charged particles in special liquids can help lithium ions move faster. These liquids, called ionic electrolytes, contain different types of positive ions—some with oxygen ato
A king and queen’s tour through Virginia last week didn’t just pass through famous landmarks—it wove together small-town charm and national memories. King Charles III and Queen Camilla ended their U. S. trip with stops in Front Royal, a quiet town at the edge of Shenandoah National Park. Instead of
Before the next big election season, a warning is going around about fake fundraising groups calling themselves PACs. These groups often pretend to support political causes but actually pocket most of the money they collect. With fundraising reaching a peak during midterm elections, these scams beco
A blade hitting the face of a baby might sound like something from an ancient legend. Yet doctors once faced this exact odd case where a newborn suffered brain damage after a sharp object wound during birth. The injury led to a blood clot forming inside the skull. At first glance, the cause sounds
In 2026, dozens of top scientists received an unexpected message ending their roles on a key government board. The emails came without warning, saying their jobs were over immediately. Many had been picked for these positions years earlier. They were about to start work on a major report about Ameri
A disguised door slides open, revealing a dimly lit space that feels like stepping into a forgotten past. This isn’t a fun hide-and-seek spot—it’s where Anne Frank, a 13-year-old girl, spent over two years hiding from the Nazis during World War II. Inside, the air feels heavy with fear: blackout cur
At a recent meeting, city finance leaders shared a small rise in first-quarter income tax collections for 2026. The bump was tiny—just half a percent higher than the same time last year, adding $3, 872. Most of that extra cash came from people filing personal tax returns, business estimates, and pay
A 46-year-old Atlanta Hawks finance exec, Lester T. Jones Jr. , got 3 years and 5 months in prison for turning his employer’s money into his personal piggy bank. Instead of tracking the team’s cash, he put it toward watches, designer clothes, and vacations—including $80, 000 trips to the Bahamas and
A Florida woman is now facing serious legal trouble after a messy breakup spiraled into a mix of fraud, harassment, and a fight over a shared home. Kristina Taylor, 36, and her friend Tara Johnson were arrested last year for sending explicit videos and photos from her past relationship to her ex-boy
