A 64‑year‑old resident of Staten Island is facing a ten‑count indictment that includes burglary, weapon possession and drug charges after police allege he threatened neighbors over several weeks. Authorities say the suspect, John Perrotta, was armed with a gun, a baseball bat, a bamboo stick and a w
The voting window for the Best of Mower County has opened and will stay open until July 2. In April and May, several businesses were shortlisted in each category, leaving up to five finalists for voters. Now residents can decide which local spot deserves the top honor in its field. This event
The U. S. government is planning a big change to how science grants are awarded. A new set of rules will let political leaders decide which projects get money, instead of scientists who review proposals. The change comes after the previous order was struck down in courts for lacking clear just
A recent announcement revealed that Clemson University has named Kevin Guskiewicz from Michigan State as its next president. The decision came after a search that originally considered two internal candidates: Anand Gramopadhye, dean of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences, and Cynthia Young,
The Trump team has slowed the release of National Science Foundation money for four major universities. The pause is part of a larger effort to curb what the White House calls “woke” ideas on campuses. Because of this, projects that had already cleared the NSF review stage are now waiting for furthe
Walmart is cutting the price of a robotic pool cleaner by $151, making it an affordable choice for families who want to keep their pools tidy. The WYBOT Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner is now listed at $88, down from its original $240 tag. The device works in both above‑ground and in‑ground pools, han
ASICS has just launched its latest running shoe, the GEL‑KAYANO 33, and it’s already grabbing attention. The new model is aimed at runners who need extra support while still enjoying a light feel on their feet. The price starts at $170 and the shoe comes in both men’s and women’s sizes, with narrow
Research funding for some of the nation's leading universities has hit unexpected roadblocks recently. Schools like Harvard, Duke, Princeton, and Yale reported that grant applications which had already cleared internal reviews received extra layers of examination without clear reasoning. The Nationa
A recent gathering on the National Mall mixed government resources with religious promotion, raising questions about separation of church and state. The event featured prayers, speeches, and a stage set up by Freedom 250, a group pushing a vision of America as a Christian nation. Organizers called i
South Korea’s two tech giants are teaming up to see if tomorrow’s mobile networks can moonlight as environmental sensors. Instead of putting separate gadgets like radar boxes or laser scanners on every street corner, Samsung and LG Uplus want to let the cell towers we already have do the extra job.
