New York City’s campaign finance system is designed to keep big money out of local politics, and it does a pretty good job. But the system faces a big challenge: shady politicians like Mayor Eric Adams. Recently, the Campaign Finance Board stopped Adams from getting public matching funds for his re-
Did you know that in many countries, the demand for kidneys far outstrips the supply? This is where living kidney donors come in – people who willingly give one of their kidneys to someone in need. Let's meet two such donors and explore why more people might consider this life-saving act. Meet Sara
On Sunday, Bitcoin reached a new peak price of $106, 491. This comes as President-elect Donald Trump hinted at plans to create a U. S. strategic reserve for Bitcoin. In a recent interview, Trump discussed the idea of a crypto reserve similar to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Rep. Cynthia Lummis o
Did you know that tiny plant fossils, called phytoliths, can tell us a lot about what plants were like in the past? In North-western Europe, one big problem for scientists studying ancient phytoliths is that they don't have a clear idea of what modern dicotyledon plants look like under the microscop
In the heart of North Macedonia lies Mariovo, a region where moss is playing a crucial role in monitoring air pollution. Scientists have been using moss samples to track the distribution of potentially harmful chemicals in the air. They found 44 different elements in 20 moss samples. These moss samp
In Idaho, the Adult Education Center at North Idaho College is a beacon of hope for those seeking a fresh start. With free tuition and learning materials, it welcomes anyone over 16 who wants to improve their basic skills. Many students come from diverse backgrounds, some having dropped out of schoo
Fresh whole blood, or FWB, is crucial when treating shock from heavy blood loss. But how easy is it for medics to get this blood into a patient's veins? Two common methods exist: using a 16-gauge needle directly into the collection bag (called the "straight stick" technique), and using an 18-gauge a
"Saturday Night Live" (SNL) kicked off its weekend update with some laughs, targeting President-elect Donald Trump and his associates. First up was the story of United HealthCare CEO Brian Thompson getting shot in Manhattan. Host Colin Jost joked that the nation was already debating who'd play Thomp
In the Rio Grande Valley of Texas, undocumented immigrants are being urged to prepare for possible deportation. Joaquin Garcia, director of community organizing for La Union del Pueblo Entero (LUPE), recently advised a group of immigrants to have a plan in place. This plan should include who will pi
Recently, ABC News agreed to pay a whopping $15 million to Donald Trump's future presidential foundation and museum. This is part of a settlement for a defamation lawsuit that Trump filed against the network. The lawsuit stemmed from comments made by their star anchor, George Stephanopoulos, during
