Every January, Las Vegas becomes the hub for tech enthusiasts and industry leaders as the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) takes over the city. Since 1998, this event has been a staple, drawing crowds eager to see the latest innovations. Among the many highlights is the Variety Entertainment Summit,
Scientists have found a clever way to study special compounds in beetroots. These compounds, called saponins, are tricky to separate and identify. But now, a new method using high-speed spinning tubes and super-accurate scales has made it easier. The team played with the acidity of the solution to
In Washington state, two big issues are making waves. One is about parents' rights in schools. The other is about transgender athletes in girls' sports. Both topics have people talking and taking sides. A group called Let's Go Washington gathered a lot of signatures to push these issues forward. Th
Sophie and Lindsey Cunningham, former Mizzou basketball stars, recently shared their excitement about the upcoming Sophie Cunningham Classic. This event, now in its fourth year, is set to take place from January 9th to 11th at Columbia College's Southwell Complex. The sisters are confident that this
Manchester United's recent performance has sparked debates about their head coach, Ruben Amorim. Some experts argue that he might not be the best choice for the club. After a 1-1 draw against Leeds United, Amorim publicly questioned the club's hierarchy. He emphasized his role as the manager, not ju
State lawmakers are back at work, and colleges might be in for some big changes. Here are six key issues they will likely tackle this year. First up, diversity policies are under fire. More states might ban diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs at public universities. These bans could aff
People around the world are getting better access to official IDs. The World Bank's latest report shows that the number of people without any form of ID has dropped. In 2025, it was 800 million. That's a big drop from 2021 when it was 850 million. And way better than 2017 when over 1 billion people
In a recent turn of events, three Palestinians lost their lives in separate clashes with Israeli forces in Khan Younis, a city in the southern part of the Gaza Strip. Among the victims was a young boy of 15 years, a fisherman, and another man. The incidents took place in different areas, some of whi
Purdue University Northwest is honoring the legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. with events on both the Hammond and Westville campuses. These celebrations are free and open to the public, offering a chance to reflect on King's impact. The Hammond campus will host its event on January 15th, featuri
Travelers in the Caribbean got a break on Sunday. Airlines rushed to add extra flights after the U. S. lifted restrictions on airspace. These restrictions were put in place after a U. S. attack in Venezuela the day before. The restrictions caused a big mess. Hundreds of flights were canceled on Sat
