Virginia is stepping up its game to tackle rising energy costs. The incoming governor has plans to make electricity bills easier on the wallet. She wants to boost battery storage and energy efficiency to avoid expensive new power lines. Meanwhile, the state's offshore wind project hit a snag when th
In a small village in Quintana Roo, Mexico, a young girl's life took a sudden turn. She was just eight years old when her stomach started hurting badly. She threw up and couldn't go to the bathroom. Her parents rushed her to the hospital, worried and confused. Doctors did some tests and found out h
Indium is making waves in the tech world. Scientists have found a clever way to grow tiny indium structures on silicon using a method called molecular beam epitaxy (MBE). They used special templates with shapes like inverted pyramids and V-grooves to guide the growth of these nanostructures. These t
Ever wondered why some places get super hot and stormy at the same time? It's not just bad luck. Scientists have found a link between scorching heat and severe storms in the midlatitudes. The midlatitudes are the areas between the tropics and the polar regions. They're not too hot and not too cold.
Trump's recent pardons have sparked concern, particularly in Alaska, where families have been devastated by the fentanyl crisis. By pardoning drug traffickers, Trump is not only putting more lives at risk but also raising serious questions about potential conflicts of interest. The pardoning of a fo
The year 2025 was a whirlwind for the global economy. The U. S. government shook things up by challenging old economic beliefs. They put up tariffs, questioned the Federal Reserve's independence, and ignored international institutions. Meanwhile, debt kept climbing. On top of that, the world faced g
In 2025, Knoxville's opinion section saw new voices join the conversation. One of these newcomers wrote the year's most popular piece. The section also kicked off a project called "(Re)United States, " aiming to bring together different views on how to mend the political divide. The goal was to move
Donald Trump, now 79, has been spotted with a slight limp recently. This happened while he was walking with his wife, Melania, at Mar-a-Lago. People started talking about his health after he mentioned using compression socks for his swollen ankles and makeup to hide bruises on his hands. These bruis
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently made headlines, but not for his words. His appearance during a health briefing left many people wondering. His skin had an orange hue, which some people found strange. This is not the first time his look has caused a stir. Months earlier, his tanned face during a Congr
In 2026, Americans will see significant changes in healthcare policies. These changes started in 2025. They will affect how people get health insurance and how much they pay. Some changes will make healthcare more expensive. Others will limit who can get help paying for it. One big change is the en
