Washington state officials are fuming over a federal order that forces a coal plant to stay open. The Department of Energy, led by President Trump, has told TransAlta to keep running its Centralia coal plant. This goes against a state law that says coal power must stop by the end of the year. The o
Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs' star quarterback, is on the mend after a tough injury. He tore his ACL during a game against the Los Angeles Chargers. This setback means he'll miss the rest of the season and the playoffs. But the good news is, his surgery went well. Dr. Dan Cooper fixed the
The people of Gaza are facing a tough situation. They are already dealing with the effects of war. Now, heavy rains are making things worse. Many have lost their homes. They live in tents or makeshift shelters. These are not strong enough to protect them from the rain and wind. A worker from a UN a
Tyreek Hill, the speedy wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins, recently shared a GIF on social media. The clip shows a man flashing the peace sign and then vanishing. This GIF is a nod to Hill's signature celebration, where he often flashes the peace sign to defenders during games. It's unclear if Hi
AI is changing the game in medical research. It's helping doctors predict how patients will do after surgery. This is especially true for complex surgeries like removing part of the esophagus. This surgery is tough on the body and can lead to serious complications. Doctors have always struggled wit
The White House has added new plaques that criticize former presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama. These plaques are placed under portraits in the "Presidential Walk of Fame, " a recent addition to the White House colonnade. The plaque under Biden's portrait calls him "Sleepy Joe" and claims he is
The world is going green, and so is our food. People want plant-based cheeses that taste and feel like the real thing. But making these cheeses is tricky. The usual bacteria used in dairy just don't work as well with plants. So, scientists set out to find better bacteria for plant-based cheeses. Th
Swedes have mixed feelings about the idea of receiving organs from pigs. This is not just a simple yes or no question. It's complicated. A recent online survey tried to understand these feelings better. First, let's talk about what xenotransplantation is. It's the process of transplanting organs fr
The Francis Scott Key Bridge, which fell apart in 2024, is a big deal. It was a major route for trade and travel. Now, Maryland is figuring out how to pay for fixing it. They plan to borrow money first, then pay it back later. This is called issuing bonds. Bruce Gartner, who runs the Maryland Trans
A big project is coming to downtown Atlanta. A company has bought 10 acres of land near the Garnett MARTA station. They plan to build a huge mixed-use area called Forge Atlanta. This means there will be places to live, shop, and have fun all in one spot. The first part of the project will have a ho
