Antibiotics in rivers are a big problem. They hurt nature and people. But how bad is it? And what can we do? Scientists used smart tech to find out. They looked at rivers all over the world. They found that rain and lots of farm animals make the problem worse. In Africa, rivers are in big trouble.
Amazon MGM Studios has won a heated competition to secure the film rights for Rebecca Yarros' emotional romance novel, The Last Letter. This victory comes after a fierce bidding war that saw major players like Netflix and Paramount also vying for the rights. The novel, which was re-released this yea
The USDA is raising alarms about a massive theft problem in food assistance programs. They believe that around $12 billion is stolen every year from SNAP benefits, but this number might be even higher. The thieves are getting smarter, using high-tech tricks to steal from the system. Investigators h
Chuck Schumer, the top Democrat in the Senate, is facing some tough times. Eight members of his party went against the plan, and not everyone is happy about it. Some think Schumer could have done more to stop this from happening. Schumer is 74 years old, and people are starting to wonder if he will
Elections are a big deal, and campaigns use lots of banners and posters to get their message out. But what happens to all that stuff after the votes are cast? It turns out, these campaign materials might be a sneaky source of microplastic pollution. Scientists gathered some campaign banners and a p
The Supreme Court made a decision that affects millions of Americans. They chose to delay a ruling that would have forced the Trump administration to fully fund food aid for low-income families. This delay means that about $4 billion will still not be given to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance P
The world is changing fast, and so is the job market. With AI taking over many tasks, people are starting to wonder if a college degree is still worth the huge cost. Some experts think that the traditional college path might not be the best choice anymore. A few years ago, getting a degree in compu
The skies are getting rougher for air travelers. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been cutting flights at major airports due to staff shortages. This is because many air traffic controllers have been missing work. They are stressed and some have to take on second jobs. The FAA has order
The stock market saw a big jump recently. The Dow Jones Industrial Average went up by 450 points. This happened as talks to end a government shutdown were making progress. A government shutdown can make people nervous. It can make them worry about the economy. But when it looks like the shutdown wi
The Democratic Party is changing its strategy. It's been less than a year since President Donald Trump started his second term. Now, the Democrats are realizing they need to fight back harder. This is not just about politics. It's about power. Eight Democratic senators recently voted with Republica
