ArXiv, a well-known site for sharing research before it gets checked by experts, is changing its rules. From now on, only computer science review articles and position papers that have been reviewed and accepted by a journal or conference will be allowed. This change comes after a surge of AI-genera
Southeastern Louisiana University is gearing up for a big week of events to honor veterans. The highlight? A special lecture on Veterans Day, November 11th, at 11 a. m. in the Student Union Theatre. The guest speaker is retired U. S. Army Lt. Gen. Russel L. Honoré, who's got a lot of stories to shar
Trump's approach to trade with China has been a bit of a rollercoaster. He's been trying to use tariffs to get China to cut down on exports to the U. S. But it's been a bumpy ride, with not much to show for it yet. Let's talk about leverage. In the world of politics, it's all about having power ove
The recent government shutdown has sparked a fresh debate about the need for a federal Department of Education. While schools have continued to operate smoothly without federal oversight, the shutdown has highlighted the redundancy of the department. Local schools have remained open, teachers have
Plastic waste is a big problem. It doesn't just sit there; it releases hidden toxins that stick around for a long time. But there's some good news! Scientists found that tiny bits of iron in nature can help break down these toxins. These iron bits are like tiny helpers. They speed up the process of
The Amazon rainforest is under siege. Illegal gold mining is a big problem there. Recently, Brazilian police teamed up with Interpol to tackle this issue. They destroyed hundreds of illegal mining rafts on the Madeira River. These rafts were worth millions of dollars. The total damage to criminal gr
The government has restarted food aid payments, but there's a problem. They're only giving half of what people usually get. This is because they're using a backup fund that doesn't have enough money to cover the full amount. This all began when the government shutdown left food aid payments on hold
Many people think the problem with schools is just about kids not reading enough. But it's way bigger than that. The real issue is that screens are changing how kids think. It's not just phones; it's all the tech in their lives. From tablets at home to Chromebooks in class, screens are everywhere.
Minnesota is in for a change in weather this week. The weekend will kick off with a breezy and warmer Sunday. The winds will be blowing in from the south and southwest, pushing up the temperatures. By afternoon, most places will see highs in the lower 50s. Some areas might even experience gusts reac
New Jersey is in for a varied weather week. It starts with a weak coastal storm. This will bring clouds and light rain to the Jersey Shore on Monday. Inland areas will stay mostly dry. Rainfall is expected to be light. There might be more showers on Wednesday night. Temperatures will hover in the u
