The Trump administration is often seen as a chaotic mix of personalities and policies, but a closer look reveals a tight-knit group of three individuals pulling the strings behind the scenes. Susie Wiles, Stephen Miller, and Russell Vought form a powerful trio that shapes the president's decisions a
Geoffroy's cat, a small wild feline from South America, has a forepaw built for both running and climbing. This makes it a bit of a mystery. Scientists wanted to understand how its muscles work and how they compare to other cats and similar animals. They studied three adult Geoffroy's cats. They ca
Deep down in the ocean, there are underwater mountains called seamounts. They are special places where lots of different tiny organisms, called microbes, live. These microbes are important because they help keep the ocean healthy and full of life. But, they face threats from human activities like fi
Narges Mohammadi, a well-known human rights activist, has reportedly been arrested again in Iran. This time, it happened after she spoke out about the mysterious death of lawyer Khosrow Alikordi at his memorial service in Mashhad. The Iranian government hasn't officially confirmed her arrest yet. Ho
A retired police sergeant, Charlotte Djossou, has been vocal about a long-standing issue within the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). She believes that the manipulation of crime statistics is not a new problem, but one that has been going on for years. Djossou, who spent 21 years with the MPD, h
John Mankey Riggs, a name not widely known today, was a pioneer in the dental field. Born in Connecticut, he initially set out to become a church minister. However, he switched paths and enrolled at Jefferson Medical College. After a year, he left the college and became an apprentice to dentist Hora
In 2025, a Netflix documentary titled "The Perfect Neighbor" brought to light a tragic event that shook the nation. The film focuses on the shooting of Ajike Owens, a Black mother of four, by her neighbor Susan Louise Lorincz in Ocala, Florida. The incident, which occurred in 2023, was fueled by rac
In a small town like Palmer Lake, Colorado, politics can be intense. Recently, three officials stepped down from their roles. One of them, Michael Boyett, a former trustee, said his heart doctor told him to quit politics. Boyett had a heart procedure in November. He believes the stress from his job
Microplastics are a big problem. They are tiny plastic bits that are hard to see and even harder to find in nature. These little pieces come from bigger plastics that break down over time. They mix with natural stuff and change chemically. This makes them tricky to identify. Scientists have found a
Ever thought about how much school knowledge sticks around? Most tests happen right after class. But what if we check a year or two later? A new study looked at students who took basic or mid-level microeconomics. They took a test at the end of their course. Then, between one and two and a half year
