Two dead crows in Northern California have raised alarms about West Nile virus returning for the season. Found in Newark and San Jose, these birds were part of routine tracking efforts that often spot the virus before it affects people. The disease isn’t new to California—it’s been circulating for
Ohio voters have just picked their candidates for one of this year’s biggest political battles, setting up a high-stakes Senate showdown in November. Democrats will back Sherrod Brown, a familiar name in Ohio politics who will now try to take on Republican Jon Husted for a Senate seat. Meanwhile, th
Pennsylvania just filed a lawsuit against Character. AI, a company that lets users create and chat with AI personalities. The state says some of these characters were pretending to be real doctors—complete with fake credentials and license numbers. One character named Emilie claimed to be a psychiat
A well-known golfer, Phil Mickelson, has pulled out of a major golf event this week. The 55-year-old, who has won big tournaments before, says he needs to focus on his family’s health instead. This isn’t the first time he’s taken a break—he skipped several events earlier this year for the same reaso
Making super tiny particles is tricky. Scientists usually start with big chunks of stuff and break them down, like sculpting from a block of ice. But this time, they flipped the script and built particles from scratch using teeny reactors instead. These reactors are like microscopic pipes that twist
A school in Michigan has been dealing with bed bugs for over two weeks now. The bugs first showed up in the school’s media center on April 23. Later, one was found on a student in a classroom on May 1. By May 4, three more bugs were spotted on a classroom floor. Instead of shutting down the school,
Cruise ships pack thousands of people into tight spaces for days or weeks. That setup makes it easy for germs to travel from person to person. Buffets, shared surfaces, and recycled air all help viruses and bacteria spread faster than they would on land. When a ship stops in tropical ports, passenge
The Supreme Court often acts like a family with constant arguments over big issues. Justices disagree on race, religion, abortion, guns, and the environment. Recently, fights over presidential power and LGBTQ+ rights have heated up. They try to stay professional but admit they don't always get along
A state governor recently pointed fingers at a former president for encouraging aggressive behavior in politics. The governor argued that words from top leaders can shape how people act, especially when those leaders seem to tolerate violence as a way to resolve disagreements. He called for cooler h
Drivers on I-25 between Berthoud and Fort Collins have a new reason to watch the road markings closely. Starting this week, cameras and sensors are scanning for anyone cutting in or out of express lanes where solid lines block the way. The goal is to cut down on sudden lane changes that can cause pi
