A group of high school athletes got a surprise performance this week when former President Donald Trump showed off his signature fist-pumping dance on the White House lawn. The event was part of May’s National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, a yearly push since 1983 to get kids more active. The s
Two dead crows in Northern California have raised alarms about West Nile virus returning for the season. Found in Newark and San Jose, these birds were part of routine tracking efforts that often spot the virus before it affects people. The disease isn’t new to California—it’s been circulating for
Ohio voters have just picked their candidates for one of this year’s biggest political battles, setting up a high-stakes Senate showdown in November. Democrats will back Sherrod Brown, a familiar name in Ohio politics who will now try to take on Republican Jon Husted for a Senate seat. Meanwhile, th
Making super tiny particles is tricky. Scientists usually start with big chunks of stuff and break them down, like sculpting from a block of ice. But this time, they flipped the script and built particles from scratch using teeny reactors instead. These reactors are like microscopic pipes that twist
A school in Michigan has been dealing with bed bugs for over two weeks now. The bugs first showed up in the school’s media center on April 23. Later, one was found on a student in a classroom on May 1. By May 4, three more bugs were spotted on a classroom floor. Instead of shutting down the school,
Cruise ships pack thousands of people into tight spaces for days or weeks. That setup makes it easy for germs to travel from person to person. Buffets, shared surfaces, and recycled air all help viruses and bacteria spread faster than they would on land. When a ship stops in tropical ports, passenge
A state governor recently pointed fingers at a former president for encouraging aggressive behavior in politics. The governor argued that words from top leaders can shape how people act, especially when those leaders seem to tolerate violence as a way to resolve disagreements. He called for cooler h
Marcos Senesi isn’t just any free agent coming out of contract this summer. The Argentine defender has quietly become one of the most talked-about names in the transfer window, and his future could reshape a Premier League club’s defensive plans. His next move matters because he won’t cost a penny.
City sidewalks and parks often have special spots where people can light up. These areas are meant to keep smokers away from indoor spaces, but they might not protect everyone nearby. Studies show that secondhand smoke can travel through the air, even outside. Yet most research focuses on how much s
Travelers flying business class in 2026 won’t just get extra legroom—they’ll step into a mobile workspace and bedroom. Airlines have turned seats into carefully crafted environments, balancing sleep, work, and privacy. Choosing a business class seat now means comparing different styles of comfort, n
