A deal has been struck between West Contra Costa educators and the school district, bringing an end to a nearly week-long strike. Both sides announced the agreement early Wednesday, with the union and school board still needing to give their final approval. The district expressed relief that studen
Butea monosperma, a plant known for its medicinal properties, has been under the spotlight for its potential to offer natural alternatives to traditional estrogen treatments. Researchers have been digging into the plant's flavonoids, which are compounds found in plants that can mimic the effects of
The United States is set to start planning for its G20 presidency next year. This planning will begin with a meeting of officials from the Group of 20 major economies. The meeting will start on Monday. South Africa, the current host, is not invited to this meeting. The U. S. took over the G20 presi
Chicago's cultural workers are joining forces to demand better pay and working conditions. Many of them feel undervalued and underpaid, especially after the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Workers at various museums and cultural sites have been successful in forming unions and securi
This year, there's been a noticeable quiet in the news about extreme weather. No scary headlines about the "worst ever" storms or urgent warnings from the United Nations about saving the planet. Why? Maybe because the news hasn't been as dramatic as expected. Remember all those predictions about hu
In 2025, zombie movies got a fresh twist. Instead of the usual grown-up heroes, young kids stepped up to save the day. Danny Boyle's "28 Years Later" kicked things off. It showed a Britain taken over by a scary virus. People lived like they did long ago, before machines and tech. The story followed
The Geminid Meteor Shower is coming to a sky near you on December 13th and 14th. This is not just any meteor shower. It is known for its bright and colorful streaks that light up the night sky. The source of this dazzling display is asteroid 3200 Phaeton, which takes 524 days to orbit the Sun. Mete
Switzerland and the US just made a big trade deal. It's a win-win for both countries. The US will lower tariffs on Swiss goods. This means Swiss products will be cheaper to sell in the US. The new tariff rate is now 15%. That's a big drop from the previous 39%. This deal is a big relief for Switzer
Osteoporosis is a sneaky condition. Bones become weak and brittle. This happens when old bone tissue is not replaced fast enough. New research is shining a light on a process called necroptosis. It might play a big role in this disease. Scientists dug into data from past studies. They looked at gen
Michigan Wolverines made a big splash by letting go of their head coach, Sherrone Moore, after just two years. The team had a solid season with a 9-3 record, but that wasn't enough to save Moore's job. The university said they found proof that Moore had an inappropriate relationship with a staff mem
