The Senate made Kevin Warsh the new chair of the U. S. Federal Reserve after a narrow vote of 54-45. Only one Democrat joined Republicans in backing him. Just the day before, senators had approved his 14-year term on the Fed’s board—a sign of how much influence he’ll hold over America’s economy. Wa
The 2030 Winter Olympics will spread across three countries, not just France. While most events take place in the French Alps, speed skating was a challenge. France didn’t want to build a brand-new indoor oval just for these games, so they looked elsewhere. The Netherlands got the nod, thanks to its
The City of Missoula has finally given the okay to start building a brand-new park near the north side of town. This project has been in the works for a while, with locals keeping an eye on updates. The park is planned to cover a good chunk of land, offering green space and recreational spots for fa
Netflix is testing a bold experiment. It still dominates with on-demand shows, but now it’s adding live broadcasts to the mix. Returning fan favorites will bring people back to the screen every week. At the same time, live sports are entering the mix—think women’s soccer and a dog show. The company
A physicist who blends science and poetry has just dropped a fresh book that flips the script on how we think about space and time. The new release skips the usual heavy math explanations and instead cruises through the cosmos using rhythm, words, and personal reflection. Early readers noticed how t
Brandon Patterson, a 41-year-old man paralyzed from the chest down after a car crash, is testing something futuristic: a brain-computer interface. Unlike most tech that tracks movement signals, his setup implants electrodes in a part of his brain linked to decision-making. Researchers hope this appr
Every time a car rolls over a wet street, tiny bits of rubber fly off the tires. These microplastics don’t just float away. They change shape, break into smaller pieces, and latch onto other chemicals already stuck to them. Scientists wanted to see what happens when these tire bits get ground down e
Near a key shipping route, satellite images show dark patches spreading across the water. These aren’t small leaks—they stretch for miles near Qeshm Island and off the coast of Kuwait. The spills come after strikes on oil facilities, raising serious concerns about the environment and people living n
When organic waste like food scraps and yard trimmings gets turned into compost, it doesn’t just turn into soil. It also mixes with biosolids—treated sewage sludge—creating a nutrient-rich product used in gardens and farms. But there’s a catch: compost can contain PFAS, a group of man-made chemicals
Solar energy has become a high-stakes game between the US and China, with companies like Jinko Solar pulling back from American markets. This move highlights how political tensions can chill clean-energy investments, even when both sides might benefit from cooperation. While leaders occasionally hin
