Some grapevines can hide the bacteria that causes Pierce’s disease during winter and show no symptoms when spring arrives. Researchers have seen this happen for more than forty years, both in vineyards and in lab experiments. The effect is not the same for every grape type or location, and it also d
China has begun drawing on its commercial oil stocks to counter the shortage caused by the war in Iran. The country’s biggest buyer of petroleum is also cutting refinery output and limiting fuel exports to keep the situation stable. Experts estimate that China will pull about one million barrels
The new study tackles how cars behave when roads are slick and visibility is low. It looks at five popular driving models, each with its own set of adjustable numbers that dictate how a vehicle follows another. The researchers first list the main variables that matter in winter: how much grip the ro
A federal case began in late Monday and early Tuesday, where prosecutors examined the tax returns of two nonprofit founders from Springdale. The organization they ran was meant to give food and water to babies in Africa, but evidence shows the money went elsewhere. The defendants, Jason Boyd Carney
Every day brings new stories to local police stations and courtrooms. Some cases involve small disputes, while others deal with more serious issues. The police handle reports of theft, fights, and traffic violations. Courts then decide what happens next. Some people get fines, while others face long
A recent clash between a long-time district attorney and his challenger in Baton Rouge shows how legal cases can quickly turn into political fights. The controversy started when a 13-year-old boy allegedly dressed in Ku Klux Klan robes to vandalize a neighbor’s property with racist graffiti and a sw
Brendan Banfield didn't just lose his wife, Christine, in a sudden violent act—he allegedly planned the entire tragedy with help from someone he trusted. Police say his family's au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhaes, became involved in what investigators call a carefully designed plot. Instead of a rando
Back in the 1990s, a model named Melissa spotted something missing on beaches and magazine covers—swimwear that actually worked for real bodies, not just the runway ideal. She swapped runways for sewing rooms, launching a brand that turned neutral tones and flattering cuts into everyday armor for st
Electric cars and power storage systems need trusted batteries, but spotting problems early is tricky. A new chip from Texas Instruments aims to change that. It monitors up to 26 battery cells at once, giving engineers a detailed picture of how each cell behaves. Instead of waiting for a battery to
Three months into the conflict with Iran, U. S. lawmakers finally broke ranks to challenge President Trump’s handling of hostilities. Democrats and a small group of Republicans united behind measures to limit the president’s power to continue military actions without Congress’ approval—something the
