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Mar 18 2026TECHNOLOGY

Sky‑High Test Flights: Eight States Picked to Pilot Flying Taxis

The Federal Aviation Administration has chosen eight projects from a pool of more than thirty to test electric vertical take‑off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles in real airspace. These projects, spread across 26 states, will experiment with everything from city rides to cargo drops and medical transpor

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Mar 18 2026ENVIRONMENT

Cold‑Weather Degradation of a Common Antibiotic

A study looked at how the drug florfenicol, which can pollute water and harm health, breaks down when mixed with a natural mineral called δ‑manganese dioxide in chilly conditions. The experiments were done at just 5°C, a typical temperature for mid‑to‑high latitude lakes. Researchers measured how fa

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Mar 18 2026SCIENCE

Risk of Chikungunya Returns to French Polynesia

The chikungunya virus has come back in some overseas areas of France and on the mainland, which worries health officials about a possible spread to French Polynesia. Scientists studied how people mix in the islands and found that certain patterns could let the virus travel more easily. For exa

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Mar 18 2026LIFESTYLE

Old Home, New Boundaries

The couple, both in their early sixties, had turned their house into a playground. They dressed up, staged scenes, and sometimes brought friends over to keep the spark alive. Their days felt vibrant until their adult son returned home after a long period away. He rarely leaves the house, and his gir

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Mar 18 2026HEALTH

Heart Health After a First Heart Attack in Older Women

Older women who have their first heart attack face a serious risk of death. Researchers looked at post‑menopausal women who were part of a large health study to see how many survived and what factors influenced their chances. The study followed these women over time, recording when they had a hear

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Mar 18 2026SPORTS

Women‑Owned College Gear Takes the Spotlight

Fanatics is putting a spotlight on women‑run brands for Women’s History Month. The focus isn’t just on the big names; it’s about fresh styles that let fans show support in a modern way. The collection includes WEAR by Erin Andrews, Gameday Couture, and Baublebar. Each brand offers a differe

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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

Tech Money in Illinois Primaries: A Mixed Battle

In the recent Illinois primary races, tech companies spent large sums to influence outcomes, but their impact was uneven. The cryptocurrency sector poured more than $10 million into a super PAC that opposed Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton’s campaign, yet she still secured the Democratic nomination.

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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

Colombia and Ecuador Probe Border Bombing Claims

A recent series of explosions at cocaine labs close to the Ecuadorian border took a deadly toll, killing 14 people in January. Colombia’s Defense Minister Pedro Sanchez confirmed the incidents and said that both Colombian and Ecuadorian officials are investigating whether any violation of sovereignt

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Mar 18 2026HEALTH

Healthy Foods Reversed: New Pyramid Stirs Debate

The 2024 food guide has flipped the classic diet chart, swapping grains for protein and dairy. Experts say the move could reshape what kids eat in schools and how grocery labels read. Nutritionist Shana Spence points out that the new chart favors meats, eggs and full‑fat dairy. She worries

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Mar 18 2026LIFESTYLE

Staten Island Gets a New Juice Spot That Says Science Is the Key

A fresh juice shop is opening on Staten Island, bringing a science‑backed menu that started in New Jersey. The new location at 2955 Veterans Rd. W. , inside South Shore Commons, is the first time the brand has left its home state. The owner, Gianna Rebosio, says the move makes sense because friends

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