Winter weather is making its presence known in the Great Smoky Mountains. The U. S. 441, also known as Newfound Gap Road, is expected to close again due to upcoming snowfall. This time, the closure is planned for the evening of December 10th, as announced on the park's social media platform. The ro
In Texas, two Democrats are taking different paths to win a Senate seat. One is challenging Trump head-on. The other is focusing on everyday issues. This shows a split in the party. U. S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett is going after Trump. She says she will fight him. In a video, she played Trump's insults
The Pacific Northwest is gearing up for more rain. This comes after a powerful storm hit the region, causing rivers to swell, roads to close, and people to need rescue from flooded areas. By early Wednesday, some parts of the Cascade Mountains in Washington saw a lot of rain. The National Weath
John Michael Klein, a 13-year-old from Lakewood, is about to play at the famous Carnegie Hall in New York. This is a big deal for any musician, but especially for someone so young. Mikey, as his friends call him, has been practicing a lot to get here. He won a competition online, and that's how he g
In 2025, photographers from the Associated Press documented a wide range of spiritual practices and religious events across the globe. One striking image shows a vast crowd gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican for Pope Francis' funeral, while another captures a single woman in Uruguay honor
People are using technology to track animals. This helps them find poachers. But there is more to it. Animals can also help find poachers of other animals. For example, vultures and wolves can lead the way. Vultures are birds that eat dead animals. They can find dead animals quickly. Wolves are als
In the fight against high-risk metastatic cancers, immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have emerged as a powerful tool. They work by unleashing the body's immune system to attack cancer cells. This approach has led to long-lasting responses in many patients. However, it's not all smooth sailing. ICI
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
Women's health is a complex puzzle, and a recent study has uncovered a surprising piece. Uterine fibroids, those non-cancerous growths in the uterus, might be more than just a gynecological issue. They could also be a red flag for heart disease. Researchers dove into data from over 450, 000 women w
The world watched as Russia's invasion of Ukraine unfolded on February 24, 2022. The conflict quickly escalated, sparking global outrage and a wave of support for Ukraine. Beyond the physical battlefield, a digital war was also taking shape. Social media platforms became battlegrounds for informatio
