In today's world, employees in small businesses are more worried about their mental well-being than physical safety at work. This shift is notable, especially considering the current social and political climate. It's also interesting to see how this aligns with the values of younger generations, li
The ocean floor is a mysterious place, full of creatures we barely know. Recently, scientists found over 4, 000 tiny animals living in an area where companies want to mine rare metals. Out of these, they identified 788 unique species, including tiny crustaceans, mollusks, and worms. The team studie
The Thames River in London is home to a unique creature, the German hairy snail. This small snail has a hairy shell, which helps it live in wet areas. The hairs help the snail manage moisture, making its slime stickier. This allows it to hold onto plants and debris in its environment. However, the G
Oregon is facing a serious issue with student literacy. Governor Tina Kotek is pushing for better reading education, but the state's universities are not fully on board. The governor formed a panel to improve how future teachers are trained. The panel suggested using more research-backed teaching m
BGN, a company known for trading various energy products, is making a bold move. They are expanding into the global natural gas market. This isn't just a small step. They plan to invest in gas plants, ships, and pipelines worldwide. Why are they doing this? The market for liquefied natural gas (LNG
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
It seems like Congress is stuck in a time loop. Remember the government shutdown a few weeks ago? Democrats and Republicans agreed to end it with a promise to talk about health care subsidies. But now, with a Senate vote just around the corner, it looks like nothing will change. This isn't the firs
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
The Florida Gators basketball team faced a tough challenge at Duke's Cameron Indoor Stadium. Despite a strong effort, they fell short by just one point, 67-66. Coach Todd Golden acknowledged the difficulty of playing in such a hostile environment, where Duke's home-court advantage is well-known. Th
Iowa experienced a deep freeze that made history. On the morning of December 4th, many places in the state saw temperatures drop to levels never seen before. This was all thanks to a polar vortex that brought a sudden blast of winter weather. The cold was so intense that it broke records set a long
