MCE, or Marin Clean Energy, has been making waves in Contra Costa County. It promised cheaper and greener energy, breaking PG&E's monopoly. But is it really delivering? MCE is now mostly a Contra Costa operation. Fifteen of its nineteen cities, plus unincorporated areas, have joined. That's more cu
Bangladesh's rice fields are under siege from bacterial leaf blight (BLB), a disease that can wipe out entire crops. But not all hope is lost. Scientists have been on the hunt for rice varieties that can stand up to this pesky plant predator. They've zeroed in on five key resistance genes: Xa4, Xa5,
House Democrats took a step towards openness by sharing more images from Jeffrey Epstein's property. They want everyone to see what's going on. The House Oversight Committee posted these photos on X. They said they will keep sharing stuff. They also want the Department of Justice to do the same. Th
A disturbing discovery at Michigan State University has sparked a police investigation. A swastika, a symbol often associated with hate and anti-Semitism, was found painted on the Chabad Jewish Center. This incident has raised concerns about safety and tolerance on campus. The East Lansing Police D
Jeffery Carroll is stepping up as the new interim police chief in Washington, DC. He's been with the police force since 2002. The announcement came after the previous chief, Pamela Smith, decided to step down. Carroll is no stranger to big responsibilities. He's been in charge of day-to-day operati
Glyphosate is a big deal in farming. It's used on a massive scale. Every year, farmers spread about 749. 27 million kg of it across 646. 11 million hectares of land. But glyphosate isn't just about keeping weeds away. It plays a big role in how farmers manage their fields. Farmers who use glyphosat
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has given the green light for tech giants to tap directly into power plants to fuel their massive data centers. This move, aimed at boosting the U. S. 's lead in artificial intelligence and manufacturing, comes as the mid-Atlantic region braces for pot
The Trump administration is making big moves against trans youth. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. just announced plans to cut off federal funding for hospitals that provide gender-affirming care to minors. This includes treatments like puberty blockers, hormones, and surgery. The administrati
A former judge in Alabama has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for abusing his power and stealing from taxpayers. Gilbert P. Self, who once presided over the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, was found guilty on multiple corruption charges. These included misusing public funds for personal trips, such
The holiday season is usually a time for cheer, but crypto traders aren't feeling the festive spirit this year. Predictors on Myriad, a platform for forecasting market trends, are not optimistic about a Santa rally for major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The odds are heavily stacked ag
