California is in for a rough ride with a series of storms lined up to hit the state. Starting this Friday, rain will drench areas from northern California up to Oregon, while higher elevations in the Sierra Nevada Mountains will see snow. This isn't just a one-day event; the rain is expected to stic
Banana water is making waves as a new plant-based drink. It's like a mix of coconut water and a banana smoothie. People are talking about it on social media. Some say it smells like baby food, while others find it refreshing. This drink is not the same as banana water for plants or homemade banana
Yemen's civil war, dragging on for over a decade, has recently escalated. This time, it's due to a separatist group backed by the UAE making significant territorial gains in the south. This has caused a rift within the Saudi-led coalition, originally formed to combat the Houthi group. The Houthis,
People across China are feeling the heat this summer, and their online chatter is revealing a lot about how they're coping. A recent study looked at millions of posts on Sina Microblog to understand how people perceive high temperatures. The findings show that the southeastern regions of China are t
A water agency in Santa Clarita Valley just got some big praise. They won a fancy award for their budget plans for the next two years. The Government Finance Officers Association gave them the Distinguished Budget Presentation award. This isn't their first time winning, either. It's actually the fif
Intensive care units (ICUs) are known for using a lot of resources. They are like the energy guzzlers of hospitals. A recent study looked at six common breathing treatments given in an Italian ICU. The goal was to see if switching from disposable to reusable products could cut down on plastic waste
Pebble is back, and this time, they've learned from their past mistakes. The company, known for its smartwatches, has just launched the Pebble Round 2. It's a new version of their old model, the Pebble Time Round. The first one had some problems. It was thin and had a nice round screen, but the batt
In the middle of New Year's celebrations, a drone strike hit a hotel and café in the village of Khorly, located in the southern Kherson region. The Russian-installed regional governor, Vladimir Saldo, claimed that at least 27 people were killed and over 30 injured. He stated that the attack was carr
Apple is rolling out some fresh features to keep users active in the new year. They've added a special award for those who smash their fitness goals for a week straight in January. Plus, there's a new challenge with Strava where logging 12 workouts can earn you a badge. Starting January 5th, Apple
Ever wondered why being outside makes you feel so good? It turns out, nature has a lot to teach us about spirituality. For a long time, people have thought of holy places as buildings with stained glass and pews. But what if the real sacred spaces are all around us, in the trees, the rain, and the q
