Columbia plans a costly upgrade that will swap out almost 54, 000 electric meters and about 53, 000 water meters for new digital versions. The goal is to stop the old system’s slow hand‑reading, broken devices and hidden leaks by letting data travel wirelessly to the city’s computers. The plan sa
Jason Momoa, the actor famous for roles in action movies and TV shows, is no longer part of the planned Helldivers movie. The project, based on a popular video game, was expected to bring his star power to the screen. However, recent reports say he has left the film for reasons that are still unclea
The Watershed Resource Conservation Center invites people to a free workshop at the Fayetteville Public Library on Wednesday from 8:45 a. m. to 4 p. m. Participants will learn how to spot native and invasive plants, practice removing the unwanted ones, and hear about plans to protect riverbanks. Sig
Kelly Reilly spent over a decade knocking on doors in the entertainment world. She took jobs that paid the bills while waiting for roles that matched her skills. Small appearances in British crime dramas like Poirot and The Ruth Rendell Mysteries showed her face on screens, but fame stayed out of re
The New England Patriots wrapped up another offseason move by securing Caleb Lomu, a rookie offensive tackle from Utah. The team announced the signing this week after selecting Lomu in the first round of April’s draft. At 28th overall, he was one of the higher-profile additions the Patriots made dur
Wastewater plants use special methods to remove phosphorus before water goes back into nature. These methods often rely on tiny microbes that store phosphorus inside their cells. Recently, scientists noticed something surprising: when tiny plastic pieces (smaller than a grain of sand) mix with these
The U. S. is stepping up efforts to train workers for the semiconductor industry—a crucial move to stay competitive globally. Two federal agencies, the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Department of Commerce, have teamed up to fund a network of regional training centers under the CHIPS & Sc
Emergency rooms see more patients when the weather acts up. Hotter days bring heatstroke cases. Fires fill lungs with smoke. Storms knock out power and block roads. Even ordinary allergies get worse when pollen counts jump. Doctors in emergency medicine now treat health problems that were once rare
Chicago’s mayor has a rule: no campaign money from companies that do city work. But over the years, money still slips through. This time, an IT firm called EKI-Digital—already under fire for possible overbilling—sent a $250 donation to the mayor’s campaign. The timing is awkward. Just last year, the
Older adults often lose muscle power and the ability to move well. These losses can lead to many health problems, but scientists are still figuring out how everyday fun activities affect different parts of fitness. A new study looked at people who live in the community and are not in hospitals or
