KDE Plasma is stepping up its game with some exciting new features that might make Windows users a bit envious. One of the standout additions is a system-wide push-to-talk function. This means you can mute or unmute your microphone across all applications by simply holding down a key. It's a handy t
Scientists have found a clever way to make chemical reactions happen faster. They used a tiny helper called imidazole (ImH) to boost the speed of a reaction that breaks down a pollutant called 2, 4-chlorophenol. The reaction was 110 times faster than before! Here's how it works: The ImH sticks to t
Recent reports reveal that former U. S. President Donald Trump made quite a few investments in bonds. From mid-November to late December, he bought bonds worth around $100 million. These included both municipal and corporate bonds. Most of these bonds were from local entities like cities, school di
In a show of unity, Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson recently praised Jerome Powell, the Fed's chair, calling him a person of the highest integrity. This comes after Powell revealed that the Department of Justice had subpoenaed the Fed and even threatened him with criminal charges. Powell
The U. S. Supreme Court has decided to take on a significant case involving Bayer and its popular weedkiller, Roundup. The issue at hand is whether people can sue Bayer for cancer claims under state laws, given that the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has not found Roundup to be a cancer
The Virginia State Police are still looking into the shooting of Dustin Griffin that happened on December 17. This is interesting because the Augusta County Sheriff, Donald Smith, has already said the case is closed. He even released some videos from body cameras and dashcams. In a statement, Sheri
In a surprising turn of events, a young Pakistani cricketer's strange behavior during a crucial Under-19 World Cup match has left everyone scratching their heads. The incident happened during a tight game against England in Harare, where Pakistan was chasing a target of 211 runs. With only one wick
In the last year, Donald Trump has been a constant figure in the public eye. His presence is felt everywhere, from TV screens to social media feeds. This isn't just about politics; it's about how one person can dominate the cultural landscape. Trump's impact is vast. He's reshaped federal jobs, imm
The basketball scene in Green Bay and nearby areas was buzzing with action on Friday, Jan. 16. The boys' teams brought their A-game, with De Pere, Bay Port, and Denmark coming out on top. De Pere's Redbirds had a standout performance, thanks to Noah Maniscalco, Jack Bookter, and Will Krueger, who co
Short videos are everywhere. They are fun and easy to watch. But what happens in your brain when you watch them? Scientists wanted to find out. They looked at how the brain changes when people watch short videos. The brain has parts that help us control our actions. These parts are called the dorsa
