El Cerrito’s old library, built 76 years ago, can’t keep up with modern needs. The city has tried before: a $30‑million bond in 2016 fell short of the two‑thirds vote required. Now Measure C sits on the ballot and only needs a simple majority to pass because of a petition‑driven process. The new bu
Elon Musk’s new venture, xAI, is looking for people who know money to help train its chatbot, Grok. The company wants real bankers and traders to act as tutors so the AI can understand how financial decisions are made. In its job ads, xAI asks for experts in investment banking, portfolio manageme
Texas Woman’s University has finished a $107 million health building that is already changing how future doctors, nurses and therapists learn. The three‑story center sits at 1600 Frame Street and covers 136, 000 square feet. It brings together students from nursing, physical therapy, occupational
Elmhurst’s finance committee, tasked with trimming the city budget, has spent most of its time in private sessions. Since late January, about two‑thirds of the committee’s hours have been closed to the public. In total, members met privately for roughly three and a half hours while only two hours we
Texas is famous for its dry summers, yet a long stretch of the state is actually one of North America’s biggest flood hazards. The region runs from Dallas and Fort Worth along Interstate 35, past Austin and San Antonio, through the Hill Country, and down toward Del Rio in the southwest. Flash fl
Elmina Aghayeva, a 29‑year‑old senior from Azerbaijan studying at Columbia University, has built an online presence that showcases a blend of academic focus and personal style. Her Instagram feed features study sessions, workout routines, and chic library looks, all framed by a self‑described “beaut
Elsie Hewitt, the partner of a well‑known comedian, recently shared her thoughts about how she raised their daughter. She chose formula instead of breastfeeding and explained why that decision felt right for her. The baby arrived in early December, after the couple had only announced their relation
Electric vehicles are not just for roads. They are now sailing the seas. The Ning Yuan Dian Kun, a container ship, is a game-changer. It's the first of its kind. It runs on electricity, not diesel. This ship can carry 740 containers. That's a lot of cargo! The ship has 10 big batteries. They are li
Electric vehicles (EVs) have become a common sight on American roads, but the batteries powering them are still evolving. Most EVs use lithium-iron phosphate (LFP), nickel-manganese cobalt (NMC), or nickel-cobalt aluminum (NCA) batteries. These are well-known technologies, but they have been around
Elephants are known for their intelligence and social behavior, but their trunks are also quite remarkable. These trunks are not just for show; they are packed with tactile nerves and covered in about 1, 000 whiskers. These whiskers are not like those of other animals. They have unique features that
