The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences just landed a $2. 6 million grant to grow its seven-to-eight-year M. D. /Ph. D. track—the only one like it in the state. Over five years, the cash will let the program bring in more students faster than before. Instead of taking just two to four studen
The race for California’s top job keeps circling back to one word: affordability. Candidates on both sides promise cheaper power, lighter tax bills and more homes. Yet the same politicians who vow to ease living costs keep an old rule quietly in place—one that quietly costs young workers real money.
California politicians recently approved a huge $356 billion spending plan that’s now waiting for the governor’s final okay. To pay for it, they’re adding three new tax ideas that could hit wallets soon. One plan extends a tax on health care providers that normally brings in money for Medi-Cal, but
A new gadget called Kimba is getting attention for combining sleep tracking with smell-based tricks. Instead of just logging how well you sleep, it releases scents automatically based on your breathing, movement, and even data from fitness trackers like Apple Watch or Fitbit. The idea is simple: sme
Emma Scales had big dreams when she chose science as her path. Growing up near the coast in New Jersey, she loved the ocean and decided to study how tiny living things inside fungi can help food grow better. Now studying as a PhD student at Cornell University, she’s seen firsthand how research labs
A group of well-known personalities recently took aim at a former president, though their arguments lacked solid ground. One host even celebrated how easily their opponents crumbled under scrutiny. This debate played out on a daily radio program that reaches listeners across the country during midda
Two major chemical companies decided to merge their operations in a surprising move that could change how plastics and other materials are made around the world. The $2. 4 billion agreement will combine Olin’s strong production base with Huntsman’s deep experience in specialty chemicals. When the de
Vice President JD Vance’s latest book arrives just as political speculation about his future heats up. While many memoirs focus on personal growth or behind-the-scenes politics, this one blends faith, family struggles, and sharp opinions on power. Unlike his breakout book about growing up in Appalac
A developing weather system in the Gulf of Mexico could bring major disruptions to Southwest Louisiana in the next few days. Meteorologists predict wet conditions starting Tuesday, with rain falling in waves until at least Thursday. Some areas might get over a foot of rain, raising concerns about fl
Storms are coming to Louisiana, and local leaders are handing out sandbags to help people protect their homes. Sandbags act like tiny walls that block water from flooding buildings. Instead of waiting until the last minute, officials want residents to grab sandbags now and get ready early. In Lafay
