Morgan County now uses a new gadget that checks for weapons at school doors. The system, called Xtract One Gateway, was put in five high schools first: Brewer, Falkville, Priceville, West Morgan and Danville. It works by letting people walk through without stopping; the machine looks for any dangero
Moxie Marlinspike, the mind behind Signal, has announced a partnership with Meta to weave his AI privacy tech into the company’s new chatbot. The move aims to make sure that conversations stay private even when powered by artificial intelligence. The new AI, called Confer, is already built on a fou
In the last winter, Maryland’s residents faced unusually cold temperatures while their electricity bills climbed. The state’s utility company is set to raise rates three more times in the next months, which will hit low‑income families hard. Many homes in the Mid‑Atlantic are old and drafty, relying
German leaders disagree on how to handle rising fuel costs tied to global tensions. One idea from the Finance Ministry suggests taxing oil companies that are making extra profits while regular drivers pay more. The money from this could help families who spend a big chunk of their income on commutin
A solo mission in space usually means one astronaut fighting against all odds. But in this upcoming film, Ryan Gosling’s character isn’t entirely alone. He teams up with an unexpected partner—a puppet alien—to save both Earth and its distant home world. Critics are buzzing about how this odd duo wor
April brings a mix of online classes and workshops for anyone working with rubber. These aren’t just basic lessons—they focus on real-world problems and new technologies. For example, a course on April 2 explains how rubber’s stretchy and squishy behaviors affect product design. Another session on A
Every year around late March, something interesting happens in the sky. On March 20, 2026, at 10:46 a. m. Eastern Time, the sun will cross a special line in the sky. This event is called the spring equinox. It’s the moment when winter fades and spring arrives in the Northern Hemisphere. Days get lon
Prime Video has hidden sci-fi films that rarely make top lists. Forget the usual big names—these lesser-known picks offer fresh twists. Some dive into alien fears or time loops, while others mess with multiverses or robotic minds. They’re not your typical sci-fi stories, but that’s what makes them w
Many people are quick to claim that eating right can solve major health problems. A recent example features a public figure suggesting diet can cure conditions like diabetes, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. Experts confirm that food plays a role in health—but not to the extreme often suggested.
Boston residents have a few days to say goodbye to winter before spring officially arrives. A brief cold snap lingers today with partly sunny skies and temperatures barely reaching the mid-40s. While most of the day stays dry, light snow or rain could sneak in overnight as a weak system approaches f
