John Deaton, a lawyer and crypto enthusiast, has been chosen by the Massachusetts Republican Party to run for the U. S. Senate. This is his second attempt after a failed bid last year against Senator Elizabeth Warren. The party sees him as a strong candidate, especially since he already has significant support from voters. Deaton is gearing up to challenge either Se...
In St. Paul, the city council has made a decision that might affect how people remember their loved ones. They've banned cryptocurrency kiosks, which might seem unrelated, but it's a sign of how technology is changing even our most traditional practices. When someone passes away, families often want to share their loved one's story. In St. Paul, this can be done thr...
Bitcoin has hit a rough patch, dropping to its lowest point in seven months. It's now hovering just above the $80, 553 mark, a level that has some experts worried about even bigger losses ahead. This isn't just a one-day dip; Bitcoin has lost 12% of its value this week alone. Earlier this year, it was soaring to new heights, reaching a record high above $120, 000 in ...
Amazon has taken a step back from selling Anna Queen play yards. Why? Because they might be dangerous for babies. The U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has flagged these play yards. They say the design could lead to suffocation or entrapment. This is a big deal because safety comes first when it comes to kids. About 70 of these play yards were sold online. Th...
Scientists have cooked up a clever way to tackle a nasty pollutant called formaldehyde. This stuff is everywhere, from factories to dirty water, and it's not great for our health. The trick? They've given yeast cells a superpower boost. First, they tweaked the yeast to produce more of an enzyme that breaks down formaldehyde. Then, they added tiny nano-particles that...
A professor at Texas A&M University is back in the spotlight after a committee said the school made a mistake by firing her. The professor, Melissa McCoul, was let go earlier this year after a video of her class went viral. In the video, a student questioned a lesson about gender identity. The committee found that the university did not follow the right steps to fir...
Researchers dug into how weight and gender might change healing after arm surgeries. They looked at people who had surgery to fix broken arms. The study found that heavier people had more problems both soon after the surgery and two years later. The team checked records from all over the country. They wanted to see if being overweight or obese made a difference in h...
The Oregon Ducks made a big statement on Saturday. They beat the USC Trojans 42-27 at Autzen Stadium. This win was the Ducks' 10th of the season. They are now 10-1 overall and 7-1 in the Big Ten. The Ducks are really close to making it to the College Football Playoff. Dan Lanning, the head coach of the Ducks, talked to the media after the game. He had a lot to say a...
The Justice Department is back at it, trying to get their hands on some old grand jury records tied to Jeffrey Epstein. They've asked a Florida court to make these files public, saying a new law called the Epstein Transparency Act pretty much forces their hand. This isn't their first rodeo. Back in the summer, they tried to get similar records unsealed in both New Y...
Jellybean Johnson, a key figure in the Minneapolis music scene, has passed away at the age of 69. His death was confirmed by his longtime friend and bandmate, Morris Day. The cause of death has not been revealed. Johnson was more than just a musician; he was a driving force behind the Minneapolis Sound. He was the original drummer for the Time, a band that blended f...