As the US Congress gets ready to finalize Donald Trump’s win in the 2024 presidential election, there’s a lot of history — and tension — in the air. Four years ago, on the same date, Trump’s supporters sparked chaos during the vote count. This time, everyone expects things to go smoothly. Kamala Har
Immersive entertainment venues, like escape rooms, are booming. But with popularity comes problems, such as copycats and unregulated themes. This study digs into how big data can help fix these issues. First, it turns online entertainment venue data into a fancy network using specific standards. Th
Over the weekend, Gaza was hit by numerous Israeli airstrikes. The Israeli military reported targeting over 100 sites, including those used by militants to launch projectiles into Israel. They claimed these strikes killed Hamas fighters and took steps to minimize civilian casualties. However, these
Watching videos can be a solo or group activity. It turns out that how our brains respond to this differs hugely. Scientists decided to take a closer look. They got people to watch short videos and rate how much they anticipated enjoying them and how pleased they felt afterward. The brain activity w
Ukraine is making a bold move, pushing its forces into Russia's Kursk region. This comes as a surprise, given that Ukraine's troops are facing tough times elsewhere along the frontline. The Russian defense ministry has confirmed this, saying they've repelled two Ukrainian attacks. Pro-war bloggers a
Hey Lincoln residents! Snow is heading your way, and the city has issued a snow emergency. This means no parking on crucial roads, like those used by schools and buses. You can find these routes on the city's website under "Parking Bans & Ordinances". City crews are working hard, treating these road
A commercial flock of broiler chickens in Delaware has tested "presumptive" positive for H5 bird flu. This highly contagious virus is causing worry in the poultry industry, especially in nearby Maryland. The case was discovered in Kent County, just a week after a similar case was found in wild Snow
The bird flu, known as H5N1, is making headlines again. Recently, it caused severe illness in patients in Louisiana and Canada. Doctor Jeremy Faust, who works at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, raised the threat level to DEFCON 3. This means we should be on high alert, but not panic. DEFCON levels ra
These days, college students are often exploring casual sex. But what's driving this trend? And is it a cause for concern? Until recently, there's been a gap in research about casual sex among Ethiopian university students. Let's dive into the factors that might be influencing these choices. Firstl
Imagine riding the NYC subway system these days. It's been a rough week, with five straight days of violence despite the presence of cops, the National Guard, and even the Guardian Angels. A scary incident where a man was set on fire on a Brooklyn subway train was just the start. Since then, at leas
