President Trump’s latest posts on Truth Social demand Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face the destruction of its bridges, power plants, and desalination facilities by Tuesday. The message includes insults calling Iranian leaders “animals” and boasts about sending the country “back to the Stone
Tom Steyer, a 68‑year‑old hedge fund founder who is now running for California governor, has found himself in the spotlight over his earlier investments. He once owned shares in a private prison company that now houses many immigrants waiting for deportation. During a recent town hall in San Dieg
The latest buzz in Eau Claire’s city council race shows that two big national groups have poured money into a local, nonpartisan election. One is the State & Local Election Alliance, and the other is the Working Families Party PAC. Together they have spent about $64, 545 on mailers, phone calls and
A blaze that hit a Czech defense plant last month has led to the arrest of two more people connected to the incident. The fire, which occurred on March 20 in Pardubice, was claimed by a new pro‑Palestinian activist group that said the company was building weapons for Israel. The plant belongs to LPP
Water covers most of Earth but most humans still build on land. That’s changing as architects try new ways to live above water without planting foundations into the mud. Instead of digging deep into the ground, these buildings use hollow concrete boxes or recycled plastic barrels to stay afloat. The
Studies of animals and cells reveal that ginsenosides, the active ingredients in ginseng, can protect nerves after a spinal cord injury. Researchers searched many scientific databases and found 22 studies that met strict criteria. The research covered both living animals and lab-grown cells, giving
Scientists used a single metal‑organic framework, PCN‑608, to separate its two main variables: the crystal’s shape and what sits inside its pores. They grew three kinds of crystals – tiny disks, flat sheets, and interlocked sheets – to see how shape changes the path a gas takes. They also adde
A new healthcare facility in Sopot, Poland, is turning patient recovery into an architectural priority. Instead of just focusing on function, the Wave 4 & 5 ECR Health Care Complex aims to blend healing with smart design. The building covers 4, 744 square meters and is set to open in 2025. Architect
Maine’s District 2 House race has a candidate who’s turning heads—not with flashy promises, but by sticking to principles. Jordan Wood isn’t just another name on the ballot. He’s pushing for big changes, especially how money influences politics. Unlike many running for office, he refuses all donatio
South Carolina lawmaker Tom Fernandez shared a surprising text last week—a FBI agent wanted to know more about his claim that lobbyists dangled cash to sway his vote on a legal reform bill. But the twist? Fernandez insists no names, no cash, just the messy reality of statehouse politics. His April f
