A puzzling situation unfolded in Ohio recently, involving a large number of dead vultures and a possible bird flu outbreak. Health officials confirmed that at least two of the 72 vulture carcasses found near a Catholic school tested positive for bird flu. This discovery came after the birds had been
Huntsville, Alabama, is about to get a major boost. Eli Lilly, a big name in the pharmaceutical world, is putting $6 billion into a new facility there. This isn't just any old factory; it's a high-tech hub for making advanced medicines. The focus will be on small molecule synthetic and peptide medic
In the vast expanse of space, a star system named V Sagittae is putting on a show. This system is a pair of stars, one of which is a white dwarf, the dense core of a dead star like our Sun. The other star is more massive and is being devoured by the white dwarf at an unprecedented rate. These two st
The Education Department has struck a deal to scrap the SAVE student loan repayment plan. This plan, known for its flexibility and low monthly payments, is now on its way out. The decision comes after a legal battle with Republican state attorneys general, who argued that SAVE was too lenient. The
Luigi Mangione found himself in the spotlight again, this time in Manhattan Criminal Court. The surprise on his face was clear when he saw the crowd outside the Pennsylvania courtroom during his arraignment for the alleged killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. This was back in December 202
A military doctor is in deep trouble. Maj. Blaine McGraw, who worked at Fort Hood, Texas, is accused of some really bad things. He's charged with secretly recording his patients, acting inappropriately as an officer, disobeying orders, and lying. These charges cover a lot of time, from January to De
The Chicago White Sox hit the jackpot in the 2026 MLB draft lottery, securing the first overall pick. This is a big deal for the team, as they haven't had the top selection since 1977. Their chances were high, with a 27. 73% shot at the top spot after a rough 2025 season. The draft lottery shook th
This week, two tech giants, Oracle and Broadcom, are under the microscope as they prepare to release their quarterly earnings. Both companies have seen significant stock gains this year, with Oracle up 32% and Broadcom up 72%. However, their recent performance has diverged, reflecting the shifting s
On Tuesday, U. S. stocks stayed mostly flat. Investors are waiting for the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates, which is expected on Wednesday. The S&P 500 dipped slightly, while the Nasdaq saw a small gain. The Dow Jones took a bigger hit, dropping by 0. 4%. JPMorgan Chase was a major dra
Ukraine is taking the fight to Russia's secret oil fleet, striking ships in foreign waters. This is a big deal because Russia has been using these ships to dodge international sanctions and keep selling oil, which funds its war in Ukraine. Ukraine has been hitting these ships since President Zelens
