Bitcoin saw a small bounce back on December 26, hitting near $89, 000 after a shaky start. The whole crypto market was pretty quiet during the holidays, which made prices jump around more than usual. Big money was pulling out of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. On December 24, Bitcoin ETFs lost $175. 3 m
Lake Erie is doing something interesting right now. It's what folks call seiche season. This is when the wind gets strong and pushes the lake around. It's like when you blow on a cup of tea and watch the ripples. But this is much bigger. Buffalo, a city by Lake Erie, feels the effects. The wind can
Holiday travel is in full swing, and it's not going smoothly for everyone. Airports across the country are packed, with Sunday being the busiest day of the season. Over 2. 9 million people went through TSA checkpoints nationwide, and nearly 31, 000 of them were at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport. The
A severe winter storm, known as a bomb cyclone, is currently wreaking havoc in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and the Great Lakes area. This storm is not your average snowfall; it's a rapidly intensifying system that can cause significant disruptions. So, what exactly is a bomb cyclone? It's a storm th
Missouri might soon bring more farming science into classrooms. Lawmakers are pushing for a new statewide program. This would let kids from kindergarten to high school learn about agriculture. The idea is to help students in both cities and countryside areas. Some lawmakers think this is a good ide
In Maryland's surface waters, a silent world of microbes thrives. Among them, Campylobacter species, known for their role in foodborne illnesses, have been found. Scientists have mapped the entire genetic makeup of 15 of these microbes. This includes types like C. jejuni, C. molothri, C. coli, and C
In June 2025, a hacker broke into Microf LLC's systems. Microf is a company that helps people pay for heating and cooling systems. The hacker might have stolen personal details. These details could include names and Social Security numbers. No one knows how many people were affected. Microf has not
Plastic is everywhere, and it's causing big problems for our planet. It's not just littering our streets and oceans; it's also tied to climate change because it's made from fossil fuels. One way to tackle this issue is by introducing a plastic tax. But how do people feel about this idea? A recent st
A new scholarship is now open for students who dream big and want to start their own businesses. The Gary Gordon Scholarship for Entrepreneurs gives $1, 000 to one lucky student every year. To apply, students need to write an essay about their business ideas and how they plan to make a difference.
A heated debate is unfolding over a potential pardon for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. U. S. President Donald Trump recently claimed that Israeli President Isaac Herzog had assured him a pardon for Netanyahu was in the works. However, Herzog's office swiftly denied this, stating no such
