A small insect called the water‑strider has a special fan on its back. The fan is made of many thin, overlapping plates. Each plate has tiny branches that split again into thinner ones. The fan lets the insect push against fast water with less effort. Scientists studied how the fan moves
In Cortland County, a flood warning was issued late last night for Wednesday and Thursday. The alert says the Tioughnioga River will reach 8 feet, which is just enough to cause minor flooding. Because of this, a few lanes on Kellogg Road south of town may be closed and traffic could get stuck. The w
Monica Cannon‑Grant, a 44‑year‑old activist in Boston, was found to have taken more than $100, 000 from COVID relief and other donations meant for community help. She used the money to pay for her own trips, cars and meals instead of supporting those she promised. In January, a federal judge gave he
Amazon Prime Video is preparing a fresh take on the classic sci‑fi franchise Stargate. The new series, still in development, has no fixed release date but is expected to debut within the next few years. It isn’t just a nostalgic return; it aims to bring back the wide‑ranging, easily approachable spa
A Florida‑based corporation recently secured a refund of corporate net income tax from Pennsylvania’s Board of Finance and Revenue. The company had paid taxes for the 2022 year, claiming that its business in Pennsylvania was minimal—just taking orders for physical goods. According to the law, if a c
Zelenskiy wrapped up a Middle East trip with a bold claim—his country just scored major security deals in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar. Not bad for a president whose country has been fighting off Iranian drones for years. The message was clear: Ukraine isn’t just surviving a war; it’s selling it
Baseball fans in South Carolina have a great way to catch the Atlanta Braves this season without paying for cable. Thanks to a deal between the team and Gray Media, 25 regular-season games will air for free on local stations like Palmetto Sports & Entertainment and WIS. No subscription needed—just a
Bill Murray, the Chicago icon who cheers for the Cubs, Bears and Blackhawks, was not in Houston watching Illinois beat Iowa. Instead he flew to Washington, D. C. , where the University of Connecticut stunned Duke with a last‑second three‑point play to win the East Region. Why the change of allegi
In today’s game, every pitch, pass and play can be replayed in crystal‑clear detail. Coaches, umpires and fans alike have adopted a set of quick gestures to flag questionable calls. The NBA’s finger twirl, the NFL’s red challenge flag and soccer’s aerial rectangle all serve the same purpose: a silen
The city of Birmingham found out that its tap water had stopped containing fluoride, a fact that was actually decided years earlier without the public’s knowledge. Some treatment plants began removing fluoride as early as 2023, and a third stopped in March 2024. The utility company, Central Alabama
