A widespread storm system is sweeping through parts of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa right now, bringing serious weather risks. Strong winds, large hail, and even possible tornadoes are in the forecast for tonight. One tornado has already been reported in Blue Earth County, where damage was spotted
Alaska’s veteran groups rely heavily on pull-tab games to fund their work, from fixing up buildings to hosting community events. These paper-based games have been the backbone of their income for years. But times have changed. Most people now handle their money, shopping, and social lives through ap
New Jersey is losing its local journalists faster than almost any other state. Right now, the Garden State has the fewest reporters per person in the whole country. That means fewer people showing up to city council meetings, fewer reporters digging into school budget cuts, and fewer voices keeping
When a woman has her first child in Ethiopia often shapes not just her own health but also the future of her family and the nation. Babies born to very young mothers face higher chances of health problems right after delivery. Mothers under 18 also tend to have less schooling and fewer job opportuni
Lung cancer remains one of the toughest cancers to catch early, but scientists might have found a clever way to spot it before symptoms even show. Instead of waiting for tumors to form, they’re focusing on tiny molecules called miRNA-21, which appear in the blood early when lung cancer starts. The c
Many students freeze when speaking a foreign language for the first time. Instead of avoiding that fear, instructors at one university decided to meet it head-on with artificial intelligence. They wanted learners to practice speaking early and often, especially in online classes where spontaneous co
Seagate isn't just another tech company making hard drives. It's a key player in the digital storage world that keeps data centers running worldwide. With a market value over $100 billion, the Singapore-based firm is about to share how it did in its third fiscal quarter of 2026. Analysts are bettin
South Korea is taking steps to make sure hospitals never run short of basic tools like needles and syringes. Starting this week, storing large amounts of these items at once will be against the law. The decision comes after the government met with companies that make medical supplies last week. They
A new government study shows rules meant to block illegal vaping products aren’t working as planned. Between 2022 and 2025, U. S. officials took only 88 actions against shops selling unauthorized e-cigs—most of which were simply slapping banned sellers on a public list. Legal orders to halt sales ca
A U. S. tech firm is quietly working with officials to share details about its latest artificial intelligence system, even after a disagreement with the military led to restrictions on its use. The company, known for developing advanced AI tools, recently announced a new model designed for coding an
