Scientists and lawmakers recently scored a win for ocean research after a sudden decision to stop monitoring four of five key ocean measurement stations was reversed. These stations, spread across the Pacific and Atlantic, track things like ocean temperatures, fish populations, and how the sea affec
Some users trying to check their spending on the Monarch Money app are finding it won't open. Reports show the problem started recently and got worse quickly. More than 200 people have already said they can't use the app or website right now. Most problems seem to be with the app itself, since over
Shohei Ohtani stepped onto the mound again last week, but this time wasn’t a normal outing. A blister on his pitching hand split open mid-game, sending blood onto his glove and pants. Fans watched as the cameras zoomed in, reminded once more that even superstars aren’t immune to the grind. Ohtani sh
Scientists have found evidence that a deadly disease struck hunter‑gatherers near Lake Baikal in Siberia about 5, 500 years ago. The bacteria responsible was an early form of Yersinia pestis, the same species that caused later pandemics. However, these ancient strains did not yet have all the tools
South Korean lawmakers began a 45‑day inquiry into the National Election Commission after voters faced paper shortages during local polls on June 3. The probe was approved in a full‑assembly vote and will look at both the central commission and regional bodies. The issue sparked street protests,
Surveys show most people accept evolution, but a group still doubts it. Researchers examined nine large surveys from the UK, Canada, Australia, US, Argentina, Spain and Germany. Two of these studies were done in 2017, while the other seven took place in 2023. The results confirm that belief in
Soccer players aren’t usually known for dramatic pregame rituals. But a strange trend is creeping into the locker rooms of top teams. Instead of sipping water or doing light stretches, some players are pulling out small black tubes, cracking them open, and taking a sharp inhale of a pungent white po
Banks and governments are testing a new way to send money overseas. Instead of relying on old systems that often take days and involve many middlemen, they’re trying out tokenization. This means turning money into digital tokens that can travel quickly on blockchain networks. Central banks from the
Scientists and lawmakers are raising alarms after learning that a massive network of ocean sensors—built over years at a cost of $386 million—could be dismantled by 2027. The system, made up of more than 900 instruments spread across coastal waters from Oregon to Greenland, has spent the last decade
South Bend schools are turning to teachers with emergency permits to fill gaps caused by a nationwide shortage, a move that raises concerns about student learning and equity. Emergency permits allow educators who hold at least a bachelor’s degree to teach for one school year without full certificati
