A quiet road in the Western Sahara turned into an unexpected battlefield when a gigantic group of locusts appeared out of nowhere. Drivers had to weave around the insects, which looked like a living cloud that blocked the highway and rattled cars. Locusts are notorious for destroying crops, and s
The U. S. Senate Banking Committee convened its regular oversight session, but the focus shifted quickly to digital money. A new proposal from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) set the tone, outlining rules for stablecoins under last year’s GENIUS Act. The plan would require issuer
In 1982, a film hit the big screen that many people still talk about because it is so oddly entertaining. The movie came out the same day as a famous alien story, but it did not do well at first. Audiences later saw that the film was a fun, silly adventure that people could enjoy for its humor and s
A big change is coming to downtown Sioux Falls. The city’s leaders and the head of Smithfield Foods said that the company will leave its old plant near Falls Park for a new, larger site in an industrial area up north. The current facility has been there since 1909 and was bought by Smithfield in 199
A new study is looking at how city gardens can help older people stay healthier and happier. The research will test a program called Urban Care Farming, where seniors plant, tend, and harvest crops right in their own neighborhoods. By giving them a daily task that mixes physical work with social int
Police in New York City have taken a 27‑year‑old man into custody after he allegedly hurled snow and ice at officers during a park fight. The incident happened in Washington Square Park earlier this week, sparking a debate about public safety and protest tactics. Authorities say the man, identified
Daniel Cittadino, a seasoned construction leader, says that artificial intelligence is not meant to take jobs away but to make work more accurate and efficient. He explains that in today’s unpredictable markets, technology can help businesses stay on track by spotting mistakes before they become
Penn Entertainment’s stock rose sharply on Thursday as the company announced its fourth‑quarter earnings. The report showed a surprise profit, with adjusted earnings per share at 7 cents versus analysts’ expectation of a 5‑cent loss. Revenue also beat estimates, reaching $1. 80 billion against a for
Scientists studied a live fish vaccine that weakens a deadly virus in goldfish. The vaccine was made by changing the virus’s DNA. They found seven small changes, five missing pieces and one swapped section in important genes. One key change removed the start of a gene that normally stops cells from
Elsie Hewitt, the partner of a well‑known comedian, recently shared her thoughts about how she raised their daughter. She chose formula instead of breastfeeding and explained why that decision felt right for her. The baby arrived in early December, after the couple had only announced their relation
