Scientists have found that electrons do not leave atoms as quickly as once thought. When a powerful X‑ray photon hits an atom, it can jolt an electron out in what is called the photoelectric effect. Using pulses that last only attoseconds—one quintillionth of a second—researchers watched the e
A former star quarterback, Troy Aikman, once played three sports in high school. He was a big name in football but also loved baseball and basketball. While he grew up, it was normal for kids to do several sports at once. In a recent talk on the Rushmore Podcast, Aikman shared that if he had been f
The latest buzz in Eau Claire’s city council race shows that two big national groups have poured money into a local, nonpartisan election. One is the State & Local Election Alliance, and the other is the Working Families Party PAC. Together they have spent about $64, 545 on mailers, phone calls and
Emergency rooms that specialize in older patients have become more common since 2018. These centers, called Geriatric Emergency Departments or GEDs, aim to give better treatment for seniors. The program that awards the GED label checks that each hospital follows strict guidelines. Recent studies sh
Portland is getting ready for a bright and warm spring spell. A record‑setting Easter heat wave left the city at about 79 degrees, topping the old July‑4 record from 1977. Neighboring towns also pushed past their own temperature marks. The National Weather Service says the heat will keep rolling
A senior officer of Russia’s air force lost his life when a military transport plane went down in Crimea last month. The crash killed 30 people, according to a high‑ranking official who spoke with local media. The pilot was Alexander Otroshchenko, commander of the 45th Army under the Northern Fleet
Chicago’s Holy Name Cathedral filled to overflowing on Easter Sunday as crowds gathered for a special service. The mood inside contrasted sharply with the day’s earlier events. Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope, had just delivered a global message urging people to reject violence and embrac
The 2026 NCAA women’s basketball championship game has set up an intriguing matchup between South Carolina and UCLA. The Gamecocks secured their spot by beating UConn—a team that hadn’t lost all season—62-48, relying on strong defense to limit the Huskies’ top scorers. Meanwhile, UCLA pulled off a n
Bob Tayek’s familiar voice has been missing from Progressive Field since the start of the season. The longtime public address announcer for the Guardians won’t be back behind the mic anytime soon. His health challenges mean he’ll sit out at least half the year as he works on recovery. This isn’t jus
Close to a thousand staff at Bayonne University Hospital in New Jersey received unexpected layoff notices recently, but the hospital’s new owner insists they shouldn’t panic. The notices, filed under state rules, suggest big changes are coming by late June. This follows the sudden closure of Heights
