California is experiencing a remarkable turnaround from its recent dry spell. After a particularly arid year in 2024, the state is now seeing an abundance of rain. This sudden change has broken several records and brought both benefits and challenges. The recent downpours have been intense. Many ar
Naomi Osaka, the famous tennis star, is not feeling her best right now. She's playing in the United Cup in Perth, Australia. But she's been sick since Christmas. This sickness is making it hard for her to play well. Osaka lost her first match against Greece's Maria Sakkari. It was a tough loss. Sak
Minnesota is in hot water. The Small Business Administration (SBA) has put a freeze on nearly 7, 000 loans. Why? Because there's a big fraud scandal brewing. These loans, worth up to $400 million, were given out during the COVID-19 pandemic. The idea was to help small businesses, but it seems some p
People often have their own ideas about what makes others follow rules. This is important because these beliefs can influence how they react to policies designed to change behavior. But do these everyday ideas match up with what science says? A big study asked over 3, 000 people about what they thi
Mexico felt a big shake on a Friday. A 6. 5 earthquake hit the south and middle parts of the country. It was strong enough to interrupt the president's first press meeting of the year. Alarms went off, and people rushed outside. The earthquake's center was near San Marcos in Guerrero. This is close
The movie "Marty Supreme" has sparked a lot of talk, but not all of it is good. Set in the 1950s, it tells the story of Marty Mauser, a table tennis player who rises to fame despite his many bad qualities. The acting is great, with Timothée Chalamet playing Marty and Gwyneth Paltrow as an ex-Hollywo
The new year began with a bumpy ride for Wall Street. After a strong 2025, stocks couldn't keep up the momentum. Tech stocks, which had been leading the charge, couldn't sustain their early gains. The S&P 500, which had surged over 16% in 2025, dipped slightly. The Nasdaq also fell, while the Dow ma
In the vast landscapes of Montana, 50 critical access hospitals serve as vital health hubs for remote communities. These hospitals, scattered from Troy to Ekalaka, are the backbone of rural healthcare, yet many are struggling to stay afloat. The situation is dire, with nearly 90% of these hospitals
Zohran Mamdani, at just 34 years old, has already made history. Born in Uganda to Indian parents and raised in the prestigious halls of Columbia University, his life story is a patchwork of diverse experiences. He identifies as Muslim, has served as a state assemblyman from Queens, and is a member o
In Colorado, a heated discussion is happening about the use of neonicotinoids, often called neonics. These are chemicals used to protect crops from pests. Farmers apply them to seeds, and as the plants grow, the chemicals spread throughout. This helps keep bugs away but might be hurting bees and oth
