On a quiet Sunday morning around 5 a. m. , officers in Lubbock responded to a call about a man acting aggressively at a local business near I-27. By the time police arrived, the man—later identified as 25-year-old Adonis Porter—had already left the scene and was walking in the middle of the southbou
Steven Spielberg is back with another big movie. This time it's a summer blockbuster about aliens. People are asking: can he finally win again? Two decades ago, he made masterpieces like Schindler's List and Jurassic Park in the same year. That hasn't happened since. Spielberg was at his peak back t
Every June, West Hollywood turns into a giant rainbow-colored party. In 2026, the city hosted its Pride Weekend from the 5th to the 7th. The main event was the parade on Sunday, where thousands took to Santa Monica Boulevard. Floats, bands, and performers danced down the street while crowds waved fl
Every day, tiny plastic pieces from everyday items like cosmetics, car tires, and synthetic clothes slip into our water systems. These microplastics don't just float around—they team up with viruses, creating new ways for germs to travel unseen. Scientists recently looked into how these plastic hitc
On a Monday night, Madison Square Garden will buzz with energy as the New York Knicks host Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals. Leading the series 2-0 against the Spurs, the Knicks haven’t had this much control at home in over half a century. Their last championship run in 1973 saw them win Finals games a
Wastewater plants use special methods to remove phosphorus before water goes back into nature. These methods often rely on tiny microbes that store phosphorus inside their cells. Recently, scientists noticed something surprising: when tiny plastic pieces (smaller than a grain of sand) mix with these
The U. S. is stepping up efforts to train workers for the semiconductor industry—a crucial move to stay competitive globally. Two federal agencies, the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Department of Commerce, have teamed up to fund a network of regional training centers under the CHIPS & Sc
Recurrent ovarian cancer treatments don't just fight the disease—they also affect how patients feel daily. To measure this, doctors use patient-reported outcomes (PROs), which are feedbacks directly from patients about their symptoms and quality of life. But are these tools reliable enough, especial
South Carolina voters will pick between two education leaders this summer to challenge the current state superintendent. Sylvia Wright, a former classroom teacher, is running for the Democratic spot for the first time. Lisa Ellis, who already held the party’s nomination in 2022, returns with her own
The U. S. military just changed how troops list their religion—and not everyone is happy. The Pentagon slimmed down the list of recognized faiths from over 200 to just 31. Now, soldiers can pick from major religions like Christianity or Islam, but smaller groups like Wicca, paganism, or even atheism
