Wheat straw, often seen as farm waste, has a new role in cleaning up water. Scientists have found a way to tweak it chemically to soak up a harmful dye called Rhodamine B. This dye is tough to break down and can be toxic. The modified straw, now called EWS, is a game-changer. EWS is made by treatin
Recent changes in U. S. immigration policies have sparked strong reactions from various groups. The government has decided to pause immigration applications from 19 countries already under travel restrictions. This move comes after a shooting incident involving a national from one of these countries
President Donald Trump made headlines by pardoning Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife. This move came as a shock to many, especially since Cuellar has been vocal against President Joe Biden's immigration policies. Trump claimed that the couple was targeted for their political views, ca
The Republican Party is in a bit of a mess. Speaker Mike Johnson is facing serious backlash from his own party. It seems like he is losing control, and not everyone is happy with how things are going. Some Republicans are openly criticizing Johnson. Representative Elise Stefanik from New York calle
A financial expert recently shared his thoughts on the Giving Pledge. He pointed out that it was born out of fear during the 2008 financial crisis. Wealthy individuals wanted to avoid public anger. But, he argues, the Giving Pledge hasn't made much progress. He believes a new idea, called Trump Acc
Europe's plan to back Ukraine with a massive financial boost is facing some serious hurdles. The idea was to use frozen Russian assets worth up to 210 billion euros to give Ukraine a strong hand in talks with Moscow. But getting all European countries on board has been tricky, especially with Hungar
Kate, the Princess of Wales, shone brightly at the German state banquet. She wore a special tiara that hasn't been seen much. This tiara, called the Queen Victoria Oriental Circlet, is quite old. It was made in 1853 for Queen Victoria by her husband, Prince Albert. But it has a sad story. Prince Alb
Linda McMahon, the education secretary, is making big changes. She wants to give more power to states and parents. Some people, like Sen. Elizabeth Warren, don't like this. They think the federal government should have more control. But others argue that the current system isn't working well. Test s
Semaglutide, the star ingredient in weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, just took a big hit. Two major trials showed it doesn't help people with early Alzheimer's or mild memory issues. Thousands of people aged 55 to 85 took part, but the results were clear: no improvement in memory or daily funct
Kate and Oliver Hudson, children of Goldie Hawn and Bill Hudson, recently shared their family's approach to handling political differences. On their podcast, "Sibling Revelry, " they discussed this topic with former White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel. The Hudsons come from a blended family wit
