In 2024, Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina hard, especially in the western mountains. The storm brought record rainfall, with 24 inches at Mount Mitchell and nearly 31 inches in Busick. This caused massive flooding, over $60 billion in damages, and more than 100 deaths. Phone and internet services
The brain has a built-in defense system that might help fight stroke damage. This system is called JNK3 signaling. Scientists have been studying it to see if it can protect the brain during a stroke. They looked at 56 studies, mostly on rats, to understand how JNK3 works. JNK3 is like a switch that
China's space station, Tiangong, is in a bit of a pickle. A recent mission had a hiccup, and now things are getting tricky. The Shenzhou-20 spacecraft had a window crack, making it unsafe to fly. So, the astronauts Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui, and Wang Jie had to come back to Earth in the Shenzhou-21 s
A major shake-up is happening in the world of streaming services. Netflix is eyeing a big move: buying parts of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). But not everyone is happy about it. A top Republican lawmaker, Rep. Darrell Issa from California, has raised some serious concerns. Issa sent a letter to key
A fresh update has arrived for Seven Knights Idle Adventure, bringing a thrilling crossover with The Swordmaster’s Son. This collaboration introduces new heroes and limited-time events, giving players plenty to explore. The update kicks off with Jin Runcandel, a legendary character from The Swordma
Downtown Dallas is getting a makeover, and education is at the heart of it. Dallas College is shaking things up with plans to redesign its El Centro Campus, a key player in the area for over 50 years. The college has picked four teams to compete for the project, with proposals expected in December.
Politicians often make big promises to win votes, but many of these promises never come true. This is a problem because voters are left disappointed, and politicians face no consequences. Some people think that limiting campaign donations could make elections fairer, but others argue that this limit
The NFL is facing a tough situation with the upcoming quarterback drafts. Experts are worried about the 2026 class, as the current crop of college quarterbacks hasn't impressed them much. One NFL insider even said, "I don't love any of them right now. " This uncertainty is making teams think careful
A heated debate is unfolding between government agencies and lawmakers over a plan to cull 450, 000 barred owls. The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) proposed this strategy to protect the endangered Northern and California spotted owls. Critics question the plan's effectiveness and ethics, ar
In the world of turtles, the sex of a baby turtle isn't just about chromosomes. It's also about temperature. This is called temperature-dependent sex determination. Scientists have been curious about how this works for a long time. They knew that something called alternative splicing might play a ro
