Scientists keep asking if a DNA vaccine could stop Chagas disease, a sneaky illness spread by tiny bugs called kissing bugs. The disease drags on for years, quietly damaging hearts and other organs. Right now, the only medicines available don’t always work and can have tough side effects. Researche
On a sunny April afternoon, a small but lively gathering took place behind the medical center’s main building. Gray smoke from slow-cooked meat curled upward as people carried paper plates and plastic cups between picnic tables. Unlike big-city festivals with flashy booths, this event felt like a lo
A new science fiction version for the classic game Dungeons & Dragons has just amazed the internet by collecting millions in a single day. The project, called Neon Odyssey, raced past its funding goal so fast that the website hosting the campaign couldn’t keep up with the traffic. Fans poured money
Lawmakers are pushing a nearly $72 billion funding plan that would send over $1 billion to the Secret Service and other agencies. The plan includes money for upgrades, though it’s unclear how much will go toward a new White House ballroom. President Trump has said private donors would cover the $400
The company that runs popular resorts in Macau, the Philippines and Europe has released a new sustainability report for 2025. The title “RISE to Go Above & Beyond” signals a shift from talking about goals to showing real action. In the report, the CEO explains that sustainability is no longer a s
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for parts of Wayne and Macomb counties on Monday night, as a fast‑moving storm pushed through the area. The alert ran until 9 p. m. , covering towns such as Warren, St. Clair Shores, Mount Clemens and Grosse Pointe. The National Weather Service said the storm
Bitwise is ending two of its crypto‑linked exchange‑traded funds, one that mixed Bitcoin and Ethereum with U. S. Treasuries and another that focused on Web3 companies. The last chance for investors to buy new shares is May 21, after which the funds will close. Their final net asset value will be set
When President Trump spoke at a small‑business summit, the area around the White House briefly went on lockdown after shots were heard. Journalists were moved from the North Lawn into a secure press room while Secret Service agents responded to gunfire at 15th and Independence. The exchange began w
The British Prime Minister has called a meeting of top figures from business, education, health and policing to address the surge in antisemitic attacks that have left Jewish communities shaken. The plan comes after a series of stabbings, including two fatal incidents, and follows the government’s d
Former Vice President Kamala Harris announced her backing for Karen Bass, the current mayor of Los Angeles, as she seeks another term. Harris praised Bass for tackling major city problems: a historic drop in homelessness, crime rates that are lower than they’ve been since the 1960s, and standing up
