Two brothers from Ypsilanti were caught in a tricky online scam. They bought stuff from many online stores and then tricked the stores into giving them money back. But they didn't send the items back. Instead, they sent empty boxes or fake items. They kept the real stuff and sold it for profit. The
After severe flooding in Texas, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) stepped up to address some unusual ideas about weather and airplanes. They launched two websites to explain geoengineering and airplane contrails. EPA head Lee Zeldin said these sites are for people who wonder about the lines
People often share strange ideas online. One such idea is the Prison Planet theory. It suggests that Earth is a prison for humanity. This theory is not something that can be proven or disproven. It's a spiritual belief, not a scientific fact. A recent study looked at how this theory spreads on YouT
Trey Smith just landed a massive deal with the Chiefs. It's a four-year contract worth $94 million. That makes him the highest-paid guard in NFL history. His average yearly pay is $23. 5 million. That's $2. 5 million more than any other guard. The deal is pretty sweet for Smith. The first three yea
The electric vehicle (EV) market is heating up, and the competition between BYD and Tesla is at the heart of it. Just a few years ago, Tesla was the clear leader, with BYD admiring its success. But things have changed. BYD has been working hard and is now giving Tesla a run for its money. Tesla's o
Turkey's President Erdogan is making bold moves to tighten his grip on power. He's been locking up opponents and now aims to ban almost half of the main opposition party from parliament. It's a clear sign that democracy in Turkey is in trouble. The West, including the U. S. and Europe, is supportin
High myopia, or severe nearsightedness, can make cataract surgery a bit trickier. One common issue after this surgery is posterior capsular opacification (PCO), where the lens behind the iris becomes cloudy again. What causes this in people with high myopia? Researchers decided to look into the role
The beloved animated series South Park is facing an uncertain future as a high-stakes financial dispute unfolds behind the scenes. The creators, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, are locked in a battle with Paramount Global and the incoming studio owner, Skydance. At the center of the conflict is a propos
Hospitals use a system called the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) to log injuries. But when it comes to falls, this system often drops the ball. For instance, if someone takes a tumble and fractures their hip, the hospital might only note the broken hip, not the fall that caused it.
People often talk about how race and money can affect health. But what about the impact of discrimination on having babies? This is a topic that hasn't been explored much. Research shows that racial and economic differences exist in fertility. But the link between facing discrimination and the abil
