A young boy in New Zealand found himself in serious trouble after swallowing a bunch of tiny, super-strong magnets. These weren't your average fridge magnets; they were powerful neodymium magnets, often sold as desk toys for adults. The boy, just 13 years old, ended up in the hospital with severe st
Maine's current yellow flag law, passed in 2019, allows police to take guns from people who might harm themselves or others. It's not perfect, but it's a start. The law wasn't used much at first, but that's not because it doesn't work. It's because people didn't know about it. The Lewiston shooting
Two pet food companies have pulled some of their products off the shelves due to possible salmonella contamination. Foodynamics and Raw Bistro are the brands involved. This bacteria can make both pets and people unwell. Foodynamics is recalling several freeze-dried treats. These include items from
In a recent discussion, scientist James Lyons-Weiler shed light on the troubling issue of scientific fraud and its impact on public health. Lyons-Weiler, known for his work in ecology and evolutionary biology, highlighted how the manipulation of scientific data has been a longstanding problem. Lyon
Jamie Siminoff, the founder of Ring, is back at the helm with a bold vision: using AI to drastically reduce crime. He believes that with the right technology, neighborhoods can become much safer places. One of the new features he’s excited about is the AI-powered Search Party, which helps find lost
A recent live fire exercise at Camp Pendleton has stirred up quite a bit of controversy. During a celebration for the Marine Corps' 250th anniversary, an artillery shell exploded over Interstate 5, sending shrapnel flying and hitting two California Highway Patrol vehicles. Fortunately, no one was hu
A significant weather event is unfolding in British Columbia's central and northern Interior regions. On October 22, Environment Canada alerted residents of Prince George, Cariboo, Chilcotin, Stuart-Nechako, 100 Mile House, and the Lakes District to prepare for a day of strong winds. The cause? A p
Tinder is taking a big step to make sure people are who they say they are. Soon, new users in the U. S. will have to prove their identity with a quick video selfie. This feature, called Face Check, makes sure the person in the video matches the profile picture. If they pass, they get a special badge
The U. S. Energy Department is planning to announce by the end of December which companies will receive around 19. 7 metric tons of surplus plutonium from the Cold War era. This plutonium will be used to make fuel for nuclear reactors. Applications from companies are due by November 21. This plan i
A big egg recall is happening right now. Over 6 million eggs from Black Sheep Egg Company are being pulled from stores. The U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found salmonella in their Arkansas plant. Salmonella is a bacteria that can make people very sick. The eggs were sent to stores and su
