Micron Technology is making a bold move to expand its memory chip production. They just signed a deal to buy a big semiconductor plant in Taiwan for $1. 8 billion. This is a major step in their plan to meet the growing demand for memory chips worldwide. The plant is in Tongluo, Miaoli County, Taiwa
Michigan is in for a weather rollercoaster. Right now, the western part of the state is getting hit hard with heavy snow and strong winds. Places like Grand Rapids and Traverse City are under winter storm warnings. Meanwhile, the east is dealing with less snow but still dangerous conditions due to b
Metro Detroit is bracing for a harsh cold snap. Temperatures are set to drop significantly, with wind chills plunging below zero. This extreme cold could force schools to close their doors on Tuesday, January 20. The region is under a Winter Weather Advisory. This warning is in effect until Tuesday
A big event to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Grand Rapids had to be called off because of bad weather. This was the 40th year for this celebration at the Wealthy Theatre. The plan was for Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Valley State University, and Davenport University to work together t
Scientists have created a new type of muscle cell from a special kind of tilapia. They named it ONM, short for Oreochromis niloticus muscle. These cells were grown using a technique called explant. The cells did well in a special growth environment. They thrived in an L-15 medium with 5% fetal bovin
Utah is considering a big change in how it handles reading skills for third graders. Governor Spencer Cox wants to make sure kids can read well before moving on to the next grade. He thinks holding students back might help them in the long run, even if it's tough in the short term. To make this wor
In a chilly Sunday morning in Saint Paul, Minnesota, ChongLy Thao, a 56-year-old naturalized U. S. citizen, found himself in a terrifying situation. ICE officers stormed his home, broke down the door, and dragged him outside in just his shorts and Crocs. The temperature was a mere 14 degrees Fahrenh
The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services is diving into a big study about cellphone radiation. This comes after some serious claims from the HHS Secretary that these devices might be linked to cancer and brain issues. Why now? Well, in 2025, a bunch of states started putting limits on cell
AI is making waves in the workplace, and young workers are feeling the ripple effects. A recent study found that 80% of employees think AI will change their daily tasks. Gen Z is especially worried as companies start using more AI chatbots and automation. Job openings for "AI agent" skills have sky
At the University of Southern Maine indoor track facility, Scarborough High senior Isabella Harmon was the last one standing. While most athletes had already left, she was still working on her pole vault, aiming to improve her personal best. Earlier, she had already won the high jump and placed thir
