Officials in Washington want to open a small quarantine station in Kenya for Americans returning from Ebola-hit parts of Central Africa. Instead of setting up the site at home, they’re looking abroad—just in case someone gets sick after possible contact with the virus. A group of U. S. public health
Last week, high school athletes across Western North Carolina delivered impressive performances, with standout players leaving their mark in playoffs and championships. Soccer goalkeeper Rosalie Sharpe from Asheville High made key saves to secure a narrow overtime win, while soccer forward Aria Gile
Last year, a team of students at a New Jersey college rebuilt a 1994 crime scene in 3D. The project uncovered flaws that freed two men after 37 years behind bars. They proved how modern tech can correct old errors. Yet every breakthrough comes with risks. Unchecked tools, like face-matching software
Last week, Google launched Googlebooks, new laptops built around AI features. These are meant to replace Chromebooks, which schools have used for years. But just days before Google’s announcement, Kansas City Public Schools decided to switch entirely to Apple’s MacBook Neos instead. They plan to rep
Last Monday’s storms left Michigan with more than just rain—they brought some of the strongest wind gusts ever recorded in the state. In Woodbury, near Eaton County, winds hit a staggering 90 mph, the highest reported anywhere in Michigan that day. Other areas felt the punch too, like Edgemont Park
City living used to mean better hospitals and faster ambulances. Now it often means breathing air that quietly damages lungs over years. Poor air quality isn’t just annoying—it rearranges how infections spread inside our chests. Warm air holds more water, which helps viruses and bacteria travel far
Last week, Russia’s air defenses worked overtime to shoot down over 3, 000 Ukrainian drones. The numbers came from official reports, showing the biggest clashes happened on May 13 and May 17, with 572 and 1, 054 drones taken out each day. Most of these battles took place over western Russia, where t
Last week, a historic relic vanished from a quiet church in the Czech countryside. Police say a 35-year-old man is now in custody for allegedly taking the 800-year-old skull of Saint Zdislava. The saint lived from 1220 to 1252 and is famous for helping the poor. Her canonization by the Pope in 1995
Last week, a small NASDAQ-listed company named Quantum Cyber saw its stock price skyrocket over 80% in a single day. The jump came after it announced a deal with BP United, an energy firm that also builds drone systems for defense use. Instead of selling drones themselves, Quantum Cyber licensed the
Officials in Oklahoma and Norman have just launched building work for a huge entertainment area called the Rock Creek Entertainment District. This isn’t just another construction project—it’s a major step toward giving the area a fresh, lively boost. The plan isn’t just about building more stores or
