The Arctic is changing fast. It's not just about polar bears and icebergs anymore. The Arctic is like the Earth's air conditioner. When it warms up, the whole planet feels it. Scientists have been keeping an eye on the Arctic for 20 years. They've noticed some big changes. The last decade was the h
Scientists have made a big step forward in fighting cancer using light and heat. They created special molecules that stick together in a very organized way. These molecules can absorb and emit light in a range that is perfect for looking inside the body. This is called the second near-infrared windo
Sepsis is a serious condition that affects many people every year. When someone survives sepsis, their journey to recovery is not straightforward. Moving from hospital care to home care can be tough. This is where the I-TRANSFER project comes in. It aims to make this transition smoother for sepsis s
House Republicans are moving forward with a health care plan that skips extending pandemic-era subsidies for Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage. These subsidies, which helped many Americans afford health insurance, are set to expire at the end of the year. Speaker Mike Johnson had considered letting
In the heart of a Minnesota winter, a tense scene unfolded. Two men found themselves stranded on a roof, hiding from federal agents. The temperature was brutal, dipping well below zero. Around them, a growing crowd of supporters showed up, ready to help. They brought blankets, warm drinks, and loud
Coal, once on the decline, is making a surprising comeback. The International Energy Agency (IEA) reports that global coal demand is expected to reach a record high this year. This is not what experts predicted. For the past three years, they thought coal use had peaked and would start to drop. But
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, once a prince, now stripped of his titles, remains at the center of a storm. His ties to Jeffrey Epstein and allegations by Virginia Giuffre have kept the spotlight on him. Giuffre claimed she was trafficked and forced into situations with Mountbatten-Windsor, who denied
Guns found at crime scenes are telling a story. A recent study looked at nearly 350, 000 guns used in crimes across over 50 U. S. cities from 2020 to 2024. The study dug into where these guns came from and how their origins have changed over time. One big concern is the rise of 3D-printed guns. The
DC is getting a new interim police chief. Jeff Carroll will step into the role after the previous chief, Pamela Smith, left last week. The change comes at a time when the police department is under scrutiny. Two reports have accused Smith of creating a toxic work environment. They say she publicly
California's climate change efforts are often praised, but are they truly effective? The state's cap and trade program, now called Cap and Invest, has been criticized as a "backdoor tax. " However, it's important to note that this program does cap emissions, reducing them by about 5% each year. Cri
