On some dairy farms in Western Australia, a silent struggle is taking place. It's not about milk production or pasture quality, but something much smaller and more sinister: drug-resistant bacteria. Scientists recently took a closer look at this issue by studying E. coli bacteria found in the feces of lactating cows and young calves. They wanted to see how common the...
A recent shooting involving an Afghan national and two National Guard members near the White House has sparked a strong reaction from President Trump. He has used this event to push for stricter immigration policies. In a series of posts on social media, he expressed his anger and outlined new, harsh measures. Trump wants to stop migration from certain countries. He...
A big winter storm is making its way across the U. S. just in time to mess up travel plans for millions of people after Thanksgiving. The storm is bringing a mix of snow, rain, and cold weather, making things tricky for those heading out for Black Friday shopping or trying to get home from their holiday trips. The National Weather Service has issued winter storm war...
Scientists have been working hard to create artificial gametes, or reproductive cells, from stem cells. This could be a big deal for reproductive medicine. Recently, a team looked into how to turn mouse bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (mBMMSCs) into late-stage germ-like cells (GLCs). They wanted to see if they could boost the markers that show these cells are on t...
The tech world is buzzing with Micron Technology's stock soaring. It has been a fantastic year for them, with shares skyrocketing by 174%. This surge is thanks to a huge demand for memory hardware, which is pushing prices up. Recent reports from big PC makers Dell and HP confirm this trend. On Friday, Micron was one of the top performers in the S&P 500, with shares ...
Russia is taking a big step to limit the use of WhatsApp. They are doing this to encourage people to use apps made in Russia instead. The country's media watchdog, Roskomnadzor, has started putting restrictions on WhatsApp. They claim the app is being used for illegal activities, like planning terrorist attacks. This is not the first time Russia has targeted popular...
The U. S. government is tightening rules for legal immigration following a shooting involving an Afghan immigrant. This move mirrors past policies and may face legal hurdles. The recent incident has sparked a debate about immigration policies and national security. The shooting, which left one National Guard member dead and another critically injured, has led to a t...
In a surprising move, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's chief of staff, Andrii Yermak, has resigned. This comes after anti-corruption investigators searched Yermak's residence and office. Yermak, a key figure in Ukraine's government and a trusted advisor to Zelenskyy, has been involved in important peace talks with Russia and the United States. The searches ...
Travelers heading out after Thanksgiving might want to bundle up and be cautious. A mix of snow, rain, and cold temperatures is expected to make journeys tricky across the northern United States. The National Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings from Montana all the way to New York. This means that areas like Iowa and Illinois are in for a significant sn...
Michigan is no stranger to snow, but this week's winter storm has been a real doozy. The western Upper Peninsula (UP) got hit the hardest, with some areas seeing over two and a half feet of the white stuff. Hurley, for instance, saw a whopping 31. 3 inches of snow by November 27. But it's not just the UP that's feeling the chill. Northern Michigan also got a good dum...