The White House surprised many by removing all 24 members of the National Science Board on April 24, 2026. The next meeting is set for May 5, but the board will be empty. The National Science Board was created in 1950 to guide the National Science Foundation, which gives about $9 billion a year f
It starts cool and clear, with temperatures around 50 degrees. The wind comes from the northeast at about eight to twelve miles per hour, keeping things calm. By afternoon, the heat rises into the upper 70s and the wind shifts to the southeast at a similar speed. Clouds begin to creep in, softening
Tesla just announced plans to spend over $25 billion this year—more than three times what it spent in 2025 and higher than its previous estimate of $20 billion. The market didn’t like the news. Shares dropped over 3% after the announcement, even though Tesla posted a strong $1. 44 billion profit in
Researchers recently examined how a common supplement might protect lungs from damage caused by a widely used pesticide. The study focused on alpha-cypermethrin, a chemical found in many insect sprays. When male rats were exposed to this pesticide, their lung tissue showed signs of stress and damage
Scientists tested what happens when tiny plastic fibers and a common insect killer show up together in the water where young tilapia live. Over six weeks, fish exposed to both pollutants grew less and ate food less efficiently than fish exposed to just one or none at all. Their guts showed damage to
The Southeast is burning—not with the dramatic wildfires of the West, but with a slow, relentless spread of flames fueled by extreme drought. Georgia now holds the grim record for the worst property damage from a single fire event in its history, with over 120 homes and buildings destroyed. Two mass
UK authorities just raided eight London homes linked to people suspected of running informal crypto cash exchanges. No criminal charges have been filed yet, but the message is clear: trading crypto for profit without following financial rules is no longer a gray area. The Financial Conduct Authority
After a stroke, many people struggle to regain control of their arms. Traditional rehab often feels repetitive and slow. But what if playing games could speed up the process? Researchers tested this idea by comparing two rehab methods for stroke survivors. One group used a simple video game system t
A group of Arkansas high school musicians is stepping into the spotlight this week, blending youthful energy with professional polish. The 20-piece big band, drawn from seven local high schools, marks its 10th year under the guidance of jazz educators and guest soloist Adam Larson, a saxophonist who
Between April 16 and April 23, health inspectors in Orange County ordered several food businesses to shut down temporarily. The reasons ranged from serious pest problems to construction issues. Some places reopened the same day, while others took a few extra days to fix the problems. A pizza place
