Staten Island is in for a breezy and damp Wednesday as a cold front sweeps in from the west. The National Weather Service has warned of strong winds and rain moving into the area during the afternoon. The rain is expected to start late in the afternoon and continue until midnight. Temperatures will
Wendy's is the latest to hop on the quarter-zip bandwagon. They've launched a "Quarter Sip" promotion, offering a 25-cent soft drink with any purchase made through their app. This deal is part of their strategy to connect with younger audiences who are into the latest trends. The quarter-zip trend
The Stryker vehicle is a big deal in the U. S. Army. With more than 3, 000 of these machines in action, they are everywhere. They can carry nine soldiers plus the driver and commander. The Dragoon version is extra powerful. It has a 30 mm autocannon and a machine gun on top. But all this power comes
The hunt for new cancer treatments is tough and pricey. But what if we could use old drugs in new ways? That's where machine learning (ML) comes in. It's a type of smart tech that can spot patterns and make predictions. Researchers are using it to find new uses for existing drugs. This could save ti
Dairy cows need plenty of good forage to stay healthy and produce milk. But what happens when the forage isn't up to par? Maybe the corn silage didn't grow well last year, or the hay is rougher than usual. Producers face these challenges all the time, especially with droughts and tight budgets. One
In the war-torn outskirts of Dobropillia, a small town in eastern Ukraine, the sound of artillery echoes through the air. The town, like many others in the Donetsk region, has been heavily damaged by years of Russian attacks. Despite the danger, some residents, like 97-year-old Kateryna Lomova, refu
In the heart of Africa, a serious situation is unfolding. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is facing a tough challenge. Its foreign minister has a strong message for the Trump administration. She wants them to take action. Specifically, she wants more sanctions on Rwanda. Why? Because of the v
A man in his 50s, who was generally fit and healthy, discovered a harsh truth about energy drinks. He had been consuming eight cans daily, but this habit led to a serious health scare. Doctors found that his extremely high blood pressure caused a minor stroke, which resulted in lasting damage. It wa
Europe's online learning scene, especially MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses), is set to explode. By 2030, it could hit a massive $25. 46 billion, up from $5. 22 billion in 2025. That's a whopping 37. 3% growth each year, thanks to AI and machine learning making learning more personal and adaptable
China's struggle with opioid use disorder (OUD) has been a long-standing issue. From 1990 to 2021, the impact of OUD on health has been significant. This is not just a recent problem. It has been growing for decades. The data shows that OUD has been taking a toll on people's health. This is not jus
