Heavy showers will keep coming into the evening, with thunderstorms dotting the sky across the state. By midnight the rain should ease, as temperatures fall to the mid‑40s and upper‑50s. The wet spell may linger until noon on Friday, when clouds will cover most areas and the heat will stay in the mi
George Lucas, the mind behind iconic films, celebrates his 82nd birthday today. Sofia Coppola, known for her distinct directorial style, turns 55 and has also produced memorable music videos. Tim Roth marks 65 years of life, a milestone that comes after directing his own film in the late 1990s
Washington has seen a wave of people switching from private business to public service. Many are tech investors and entrepreneurs who rose to fame by backing high-risk, high-reward ventures. Now, they're in charge of huge budgets and policy decisions that could shape the economy for years. These le
When we look in the mirror, we instantly know it’s our face staring back. But why does that happen? Research suggests it isn’t just about what we see—it’s also about what our heart is doing. Studies tested how people reacted to their own face versus a stranger’s face while performing two different t
Warner Bros. Discovery is pushing the limits of advertising by turning ads into interactive, scene‑specific experiences. The company announced new tools that let brands place shoppable spots on the screen while a show pauses, and it has teamed up with Kerv. ai to match ads to particular moments in m
When organic waste like food scraps and yard trimmings gets turned into compost, it doesn’t just turn into soil. It also mixes with biosolids—treated sewage sludge—creating a nutrient-rich product used in gardens and farms. But there’s a catch: compost can contain PFAS, a group of man-made chemicals
Health workers often feel stuck between heavy schedules and tough patient talks. When someone learns their cancer has spread, emotions run high. Yet many doctors and nurses admit they aren’t sure how to respond in ways that truly help. A new short course was created to turn this around. The program
Walmart is reshuffling about 1, 000 tech and AI workers, but don’t blame the robots—at least not directly. The cuts aren’t about AI replacing human roles. Instead, the retail giant spent the past year merging three separate tech teams (for U. S. stores, Sam’s Club, and international operations) into
When summer heat turns your bedroom into an oven, a quiet fan can save your sleep. Many strong fans sound like a jet engine, which makes nighttime rest nearly impossible. The trick is finding a model that moves air without drowning out silence. Size matters too – a huge fan in a tiny room wastes ene
President Trump’s upcoming visit to China is shaping up to be more than just a routine diplomatic stop. House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan recently emphasized that Trump’s focus will be squarely on decisions that benefit the U. S. , from trade policies to national security concerns. Jordan, a strong T
