The central and eastern U. S. is in for a frosty December, thanks to a shifting polar vortex. This weather pattern is expected to bring three rounds of Arctic air, starting this week. The first wave is already hitting the Midwest, with temperatures dropping significantly. The cold snap will spread t
In the realm of radiation therapy, finding materials that mimic human tissue is a big deal. This is where Staphylococcus aureus bacteria and hydrogels come into play. Researchers have been looking into how these two can work together to measure radiation more accurately. The focus is on two specifi
The U. S. government has decided to shorten the time work permits last for certain immigrants. This includes refugees, people seeking asylum, and others who are legally protected in the U. S. The new rule means these permits will only be valid for 18 months instead of the current 5 years. This chang
Paramount Pictures is going through a major shake-up under new leadership. The studio, now partly owned by Skydance Media, is seeing a lot of changes in how it makes and markets movies. This shift is causing some drama and controversy. First, let's talk about Ramsey Naito. She was the head of Param
Latin American artists are making a big splash at Art Basel Miami 2025. They are using their art to share their culture in new and exciting ways. Renata Petersen, an artist from Mexico, is showing three different collections. One of them is made of tiles with religious symbols and messages. She got
In recent times, immigration enforcement has been ramped up in major cities. The goal? To catch immigrants with criminal records. But the results are surprising. More than half of those arrested in these high-profile operations had no criminal history at all. That's compared to about a third nationw
A video has surfaced showing a U. S. military operation in the Caribbean Sea. It shows a boat capsized with two people trying to flip it over. Just as they were doing this, a second strike hit. This happened before they could even get back on their feet. Lawmakers watched this video on Capitol Hill
In Nevada, phones lit up with a startling message early Thursday. A 5. 9-magnitude earthquake had supposedly struck, according to an alert from the U. S. Geological Survey (U. S. G. S. ). But something was off. People in Dayton and Reno, close to the supposed epicenter, felt nothing. No shaking, no
Kim Cattrall, known for her role in "Sex and the City, " recently married her long-time partner, Russell Thomas. The couple, who have been together for nine years, exchanged vows in a small, private ceremony in London. The event was held at Chelsea Old Town Hall, with only a dozen guests in attendan
In the vast expanse of the Red Sea, a grave error occurred. A US Navy cruiser, the USS Gettysburg, mistakenly fired on its own fighter jets. The incident, which took place in December 2024, was a stark reminder of the dangers of miscommunication and technical glitches in modern warfare. The USS Get
