California's climate change efforts are often praised, but are they truly effective? The state's cap and trade program, now called Cap and Invest, has been criticized as a "backdoor tax. " However, it's important to note that this program does cap emissions, reducing them by about 5% each year. Cri
The holiday season is here, and it's time to think outside the box for gifts. Why not consider something unique and thoughtful? Let's explore some options that stand out from the usual choices. First up, there's a brand called LouLu Hawai‘i. It's a new clean beauty line that focuses on face oils, s
Long Beach City College (LBCC) has just been given the green light to offer its first-ever bachelor's degree. This isn't just any degree, though. It's a Bachelor of Science in Library & Information Science, making LBCC the first community college in the entire United States to offer this kind of pro
Mars has been under the lens for two decades now. The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) has been circling the red planet, capturing stunning images with its High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (HiRISE) camera. Recently, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) shared the 100, 000th image taken
A tragic shooting in Indian River County left two people dead and a community searching for answers. The shooter, David Halberstam, had a history of concerning behavior that raised questions about how he slipped through the cracks. Sheriff Eric Flowers clarified that Halberstam was not on their age
Poland is making a significant shift in its defense strategy. It plans to start making anti-personnel mines again for the first time since the Cold War. These mines will be used to strengthen its eastern border with Belarus and Russia. The decision comes as many European countries near Russia are re
Michigan's medical marijuana dispensaries face a tough situation. They can't claim tax deductions like their recreational counterparts. This is because of a recent court decision. The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled against Cannarbor Inc. The company tried to deduct business expenses from its state
The search for the Brown University shooter is still on, and it's not going well. Police are asking everyone to look at videos and pictures to find clues. They think the shooter was checking out the area before the attack. The police chief said they have lots of footage to go through, but they need
Apple's tight-lipped nature about upcoming products is well-known, but sometimes, their software leaks the secrets. Recently, two software leaks hinted at devices Apple is testing. These include updates to existing products like new iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks. But the most exciting news is a poten
In a cave on Hispaniola, scientists found something odd: ancient bees that nested inside animal bones. This is not typical bee behavior. Most bees build hives or nests above ground. But these bees, named Osnidum almontei, did something different. They used the hollow parts of bones to make their hom
