The state rolled out a new online tool aimed at boosting civic participation and restoring faith in politics. The idea sounds promising, but many voters see it as a façade after the recent vote that ended independent redistricting. A majority chose to keep partisan control over how districts are dra
The new sensor turns on a light signal when it finds the cancer marker CEA. It uses a tiny piece of DNA that sticks to CEA and a special nanoparticle made from cerium and zinc called Ce‑UiO‑66. The particle is a super‑quencher: it almost completely hides the DNA’s glow until CEA binds. Scient
The host of MS NOW, Jen Psaki, spent part of her Friday show answering Eric Trump’s accusations. Trump had posted on X that Psaki was lying about his ties to a crypto company called ALT5 Sigma. He said she claimed he sat on the firm’s board, which he denied. Psaki countered with evidence from
Walmart is facing a slow growth pace that many investors see as a warning sign. Analysts predict the retailer’s first‑quarter sales will rise about 6. 6% overall, but the company itself projects only a 3. 5‑4. 5% increase when currency swings are removed. Foreign‑exchange movements could push the h
Roberto Sanchez, a 57‑year‑old congressman from the Together for Peru party, has taken the political stage by promising a complete rewrite of the country’s constitution. His campaign is built on the idea that the 1990s charter, drafted under former President Alberto Fujimori—father of the current se
In a recent study, researchers followed nearly six hundred college students in China for one year to see how their sports habits and phone‑skipping behavior affect each other. They measured activity with a standard fitness rating tool and phubbing—ignoring people while on the phone—with a dedicated
The summer is starting early for Metro Detroit. Temperatures are rising to about 80°F this weekend and could reach nearly 90°F on Monday, giving the area its first long spell of warm, humid weather. Friday night will be a good time to head outdoors. The Toronto Blue Jays will play the Detro
Scientists found two kinds of bacteria that can eat a type of plastic called polypropylene. The bacteria were taken from a landfill in Rishikesh, India. They named the strains KRS102 and KRS236. The team first checked that the bacteria were real by looking at their DNA. They also tested if the mi
Rewilding, the process of restoring natural habitats in cities, is gaining attention for its potential to boost human health. When towns grow and forests disappear, people lose daily contact with a wide range of microbes that once lived in soil and plants. This loss may be linked to the rise o
Dillon Brooks, a forward for the Phoenix Suns, recently took to Twitch to defend NBA referee Tony Brothers during the heated 2026 playoffs. Brothers has drawn a lot of attention, especially after being physically restrained during a Western Conference semifinal and serving as the main official in
