The Supreme Court is stepping into a heated debate about transgender athletes and school sports. They decided to review cases from Idaho and West Virginia, where lower courts had ruled in favor of transgender students. This comes just after the Court upheld a ban on gender-affirming care for transge
Scientists have stumbled upon something bizarre. Tiny clusters of frog stem cells, known as xenobots, are doing things that defy our usual ideas of life and death. These little creatures, designed by scientists, can move, heal themselves, and even work together. They're not quite alive, but they're
California's Governor, Gavin Newsom, has been using crime statistics to defend the state's reputation. He often highlights that California's homicide rate is lower than some other states, like Missouri. However, this comparison is misleading. Missouri's high homicide rate is largely due to St. Louis
In Massachusetts, crime rates have been going down. This is good news. But there is a worrying trend. Anti-Jewish hate crimes are on the rise. They went up by more than 20% in 2024. For the first time since 1991, these crimes are now the most reported hate crimes in the state. Other crimes are also
Charging stations are becoming more popular as people look for ways to charge multiple devices at once. While many of these stations are designed for Apple users, the Baseus Nomos 5-in-1 charging station stands out because it works with a variety of devices. One of the standout features of this cha
Tobacco isn't just tobacco. It's a puzzle of scents that change depending on where it's grown. Scientists have been busy figuring out what makes tobacco from different parts of China smell unique. They used a fancy tool called HS-GC-IMS to sniff out 98 different aroma compounds. These include esters
The Golden State Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga are at a crossroads. Despite some talks, no real progress has been made. Kuminga, a restricted free agent, is likely to test the market when free agency kicks off. The Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls are the top contenders to sign him. The Heat have more
A fighter's journey to the UFC ring took a tough turn when Christopher Ewert faced a sudden setback. He was set to fight Jackson McVey at UFC 317, but things didn't go as planned. The problem? Weight. Ewert couldn't make the required weight, and as a result, he was let go from the UFC before he even
California is in a tough spot. The state has a $12 billion hole in its budget. To fill it, Governor Gavin Newsom and lawmakers had to make some hard choices. One of the biggest changes? Rolling back healthcare for low-income immigrants without legal status. Starting in 2026, California will stop ta
People often think of genetics as just about DNA, but math plays a huge role too. Over the last few decades, new math ideas have helped scientists understand our genes better. These advances are not just cool; they are changing how we study genes, evolution, and even crime scenes. One big area is f
