The Houston Rockets have been busy this offseason. They started by trading for Kevin Durant, a 15-time All-Star who will turn 37 in September. Durant had a solid season last year, averaging 27 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists. The Rockets also signed Fred VanVleet to a two-year, $50 million deal an
Peach gum polysaccharides (PGP) are getting a lot of attention these days. But there's a problem: they're too big to use easily. Scientists found a way to break them down using an enzyme called xylanase. This made the PGP smaller and easier to work with. The new, smaller PGP, called enzyme-extracte
The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to take on most of Jalen Ramsey's hefty salary in 2025. This comes after a trade that sent the star cornerback from Miami to Pittsburgh. The Dolphins are chipping in a bit, paying $3 million on top of the $4 million they already gave him this year. That leaves the Ste
A tragic event unfolded on a mountain in Idaho, where two brave firefighters lost their lives and another was critically injured. The suspect, 20-year-old Wess Roley, is believed to have started a fire to lure firefighters into an ambush. The victims were identified as Battalion Chief Frank Harwood,
The city of Los Angeles is in a legal showdown with the federal government. The U. S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Mayor Karen Bass, the L. A. City Council, and the city itself. The lawsuit claims that Los Angeles' sanctuary city law is illegal and is blocking federal immigratio
The latest installment in the Jurassic World series brings back the thrill of giant creatures but with a fresh twist. This time, the story focuses on a group of people who venture into a forbidden island to extract DNA from some of the most massive dinosaurs. The mission is led by a shady corporate
A week has passed since the U. S. launched a surprise attack on Iran's nuclear facilities, but the aftermath remains shrouded in uncertainty. The initial claims of complete destruction have been met with conflicting reports, leaving many to question the true impact of the strikes. The attack, order
The idea of naming a new Federal Reserve chair well before Jerome Powell's term ends could lead to some serious market confusion. President Trump has hinted that he'll announce his pick soon and wants someone who will lower interest rates. Powell, however, has been cautious, citing a strong economy
In Gaza, getting food has become a life-threatening task. Soldiers have come forward, sharing disturbing accounts of being ordered to shoot at starving crowds near food distribution sites. These sites, controlled by Israel, operate unpredictably, often leaving people desperate and vulnerable. The I
Mining does more than just extract resources. It also leaves behind a mix of materials that can affect the environment. One of these is slurry, a thick mixture used in grouting to fill gaps in the earth. But what happens when this slurry interacts with groundwater? Recent research sheds light on thi
