George Clooney is about to turn 65, and he has decided to change the rhythm of his life. He told a reporter at a film awards event that he will spend more time on the Clooney Foundation for Justice, which he started with his wife Amal. The couple’s charity works to protect human rights and bri
New Jersey’s long‑dry spell may finally get a break. Late Wednesday, rain will roll in from the west and linger into Thursday night. The National Weather Service says showers could bring between a quarter inch and three‑quarters of an inch of water, though stronger bursts might produce more. The
In many parts of the world, babies grow up hearing a lot or very little talking. Researchers wanted to see if the amount of speech aimed at a child matters for how well babies learn the sounds that make up words. They studied two very different places: a rural highland community in Bolivia where peo
The next big climate study, called the Seventh Assessment Report or AR7, is supposed to be finished by 2029 for a major global meeting. But the group that writes it, the IPCC, is stuck in Bangkok where member countries could not agree on a timetable. This marks the fifth time in a row that the sched
Tonight’s big Denver vs. Minnesota playoff game isn’t just about basketball—it’s also a chance to get free money. Kalshi, a platform that lets people trade predictions like stocks, is giving new users a $10 bonus if they sign up and place $10 in bets. The catch? You have to move quickly before tip-o
In 1976, David Bowie got pulled into a bizarre border drama while riding a train near Russia and Poland. Authorities stopped him, searched his belongings, and found items linked to Nazi symbols. He was held briefly and let go without extra trouble, but the moment quickly became part of his wild 1970
Hobart’s Water Fest made a comeback after skipping a few years, landing at Robinson Lake Park on a crisp morning. The festival used to be a big deal before 2020, but it took a break thanks to the pandemic. This year, the city hoped to bring families together to enjoy nature while learning about prot
A company just released a projector that promises to make big-screen viewing easier than ever. The device uses three lasers to shine up to 5, 800 lumens, which means it can still show clear pictures even in rooms with lots of light. Unlike older projectors that struggle when moved or tilted, this on
Cleaning wastewater efficiently is tricky, especially when dealing with low levels of ammonia. Traditional methods struggle because harmful bacteria called nitrite-oxidizing bacteria (NOB) keep growing and messing up the process. This new approach flips the script by using a smarter loading strategy
The universe loves a good magic trick, and it performs them billions of light-years away where galaxies bend light into impossible shapes. Now, a major astronomy project wants everyday people to help spot these tricks—called gravitational lenses—in a giant stack of space photos. The Euclid telescope
