New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is under fire. The agency's CEO, Janno Lieber, is facing heat from lawmakers and the public over how he's handling the MTA's massive $20 billion budget. Some people, like Rep. Mike Lawler, think the MTA isn't doing a good job and wants Lieber ou
New York City's recent crime statistics are revealing a troubling pattern. Mayor Eric Adams and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch noted during their year-end conference how recidivism rates have shot up since 2018. The numbers are staggering: repeat offenders charged with major crimes like felony as
The last time President Biden visited Ottawa, he highlighted the strong bond between the United States and Canada. He emphasized that Canada is the best ally and closest partner the U. S. could ask for. When Biden took office, his first call to a foreign leader was to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
You might know Bill Nye as the "Science Guy, " but now he's in the spotlight for receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The thing is, Bill Nye isn't a scientist by profession. Sure, he has a degree in mechanical engineering, but that doesn't make him an expert in every topic he discusses.
The New York Times has just rolled out an exciting new puzzle game for sports fans called Connections: Sports Edition. It's like diving into a mystery where the clues are jumbled words instead of usual crossword hints. Sounds intriguing, right? The game is currently in a test phase, which means you
A man, who was living with two women in Park Forest and dating one of them, has been arrested and charged with their murders. The women, Lillian Brown, 51, and Sabrina McCain, 30, were found shot in their home on December 26. Police were called to the scene around 6 pm and found both women dead. Bro
The Y chromosome, which doesn't recombine, holds vital clues about paternal human history. Scientists have noticed something puzzling: some Y chromosome branches are much longer than others, especially those that are very different from the standard human Y chromosome. This length variation isn't ex
At the 2025 Golden Globes, "The Brutalist" director Brady Corbet received two awards, including Best Drama Movie. Corbet used his acceptance speeches to advocate for filmmaker autonomy. He emphasized that the final cut of a film should belong to the director, noting that his own movie faced skeptici
After a year without major disruptions, Hollywood rolled out the red carpet for the Golden Globes again. This time, the show bounced back from past controversies and delivered a lively evening. Nikki Glaser, the first woman to host solo, kicked things off with a zesty monologue. She tackled hot topi
Did you know that a company focusing on biology has just turned 100? That's right, this organization has been around for a full century! Let's dive into their journey and see what makes them special. This company started out with a simple goal: to understand and share knowledge about living things.
