Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson has made some big moves recently. He's decided to go ahead with a different budget that the City Council approved. This budget doesn't include a tax on big companies. Even though Johnson didn't sign it, the budget will still become official in a few days. Johnson mad
This Christmas, the United States is bracing for unusually high temperatures. The forecast predicts an average high of 53. 9 degrees across the contiguous states. This would break the previous record of 49 degrees set in 2005. Even the lowest temperatures on Christmas morning are expected to be unus
The country is in for a surprisingly warm Christmas week, with this mild trend likely to stick around as we step into the New Year. This unexpected warmth could even break some records, especially in the Southern Plains. Places like Wichita and points south might see temperatures soaring high enough
North Texas is in for a warm Christmas, with temperatures soaring into the 70s and 80s. This is way above the usual chill expected at the end of the year. Overnight lows are also staying warm, hovering in the low 60s. The sun will shine brightly, making the days feel even hotter. Winds will blow st
South Korea has just revealed its top 100 research and development wins for 2025. This list, now in its 20th year, shines a light on some truly impressive projects. One standout is the K9 howitzer's powerful new engine. Made right here in South Korea, this engine packs a punch with 1, 000 horsepowe
College football's bowl season is more than just games; it's a treasure trove of records and wild stats. The first-ever bowl game, the Rose Bowl, took place way back in 1902. Michigan dominated that game, scoring a whopping 49 points against Stanford. Today, bowl games are a big deal, filling the ho
In 2025, President Trump has been very busy. He has signed 225 executive orders in just one year. This is more than he did in his entire first term. Some of these orders are about religion. They talk about making America a more Christian nation. For example, one order created a task force to stop C
Tetra Tech, a big name in water and environment services, just added a new member to their board. M. Susan Hardwick, who recently stepped down as CEO of American Water, will now be part of Tetra Tech's team. She starts her new role on December 29, 2025. Her job will include working on the Audit Comm
In Pennsylvania, a tough situation is unfolding. Many people are losing their health insurance. The reason? Insurance costs are going up. A lot. Some folks are earning just enough to not get help from Medicaid. But they don't earn enough to afford the high insurance prices. This is leaving many with
Ever heard of tiny waves that can make big things happen? Let's talk about something cool called quasi-BIC metasurfaces. These are like tiny, special surfaces that can do amazing things with light. They have something called Fano resonances. Think of it like a secret handshake between two types of l
