Pope Leo recently visited Acerra, a town in southern Italy known for its history of illegal toxic waste dumping. The area, sometimes called the "Land of Fires, " has faced serious pollution for decades. Local residents have suffered health problems due to waste mismanagement. The Pope wanted to show
Ohio has become the first state to let residents pay certain government bills using cryptocurrency. A new digital wallet called Buckeye Billfold lets people use Bitcoin or other digital money to cover fees for courts, the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, and other state services. The wallet also accepts re
Around 1:30 in the morning, a fire broke out at a long-empty Vallejo school building. About 40 firefighters rushed to the scene near Fifth Street. By 7:30 a. m. , the fire had grown so much that officials called for extra help, making it a three-alarm response. Luckily, no one got hurt, and crews ha
Finding out what LGBTQ+ life is really like in Southeast Asia isn’t easy. Researchers who try often run into problems that most people never see. From Indonesia to Vietnam, these academics face more than just data collection—they deal with social stigma, unclear rules, and sometimes personal danger.
The film follows Niki White, a piano tuner in New York City, who works alongside his mentor Harry Horowitz. Harry is loud and full of energy, while Niki is quiet and focused, always wearing earplugs to block out noise. One day, Harry accidentally locks his hearing aids in a safe, forcing Niki to lea
Gaming gadgets usually stay silent unless you drop them—then they might just break. But Valve changed that with the Steam Controller. Sometimes, when you drop it, the controller lets out the Wilhelm Scream, a famous sound effect heard in hundreds of movies and shows. The scream doesn’t play every ti
Two major college sports leagues just shared how much cash they raked in last year, and the numbers tell a bigger story about power and money in college sports. The ACC and Big 12 both hit record highs—$826. 5 million and $610. 9 million respectively—but they still can’t keep up with their richer ri
Rain is coming to Philadelphia, and it’s set to lower the heat that topped 98 degrees earlier this week. Meteorologists say showers will start around 4 p. m. and could last until midnight, bringing rain every day through Monday. Models predict up to an inch of rain on Thursday, more than doubl
A fresh crime drama on Netflix has sparked a split between critics and everyday viewers. The series, called Nemesis, centers on LAPD officer Isaiah Stiles, who is determined to bring down businessman Coltrane Wilder. Stiles believes Wilder hides a violent past, while Wilder presents himself as
The NCAA’s top officials have stepped up their warnings about gambling, saying it hurts young athletes. In a recent interview, the president said that betting on college games is “incredibly abusive” for students. He pointed out that when fans bet on a player’s performance, the athlete can feel pres
