New York City faced a powerful storm that caused severe flooding, breaking over a century-old rainfall records. Central Park saw its highest rainfall in more than 100 years, with other areas like LaGuardia and Newark airports also setting new records. The storm led to at least two deaths in Brooklyn
Virginia's political scene has always been a hotbed of activity, but October 2023 was particularly eventful. This month brought a series of surprises that left many scratching their heads and reaching for their popcorn. From unexpected policy shifts to surprising alliances, it was a month that kept
In a quiet Ontario neighborhood, a routine traffic stop turned chaotic when an ICE officer fired shots at a moving vehicle. The incident, which happened around 6:30 a. m. on a Thursday, has sparked concerns about the use of force by federal agents. The driver, Carlos Jimenez, a 24-year-old U. S. cit
The brain is pretty good at dealing with interruptions. Scientists looked at how monkey brains work when they are doing memory tasks and get distracted. They found that the brain's activity in the prefrontal cortex (pFC) can return to normal after a distraction. When something distracts the brain,
A comet is zooming close to the Sun, and some people think it might be an alien spacecraft. This idea comes from a scientist named Avi Loeb, who has made similar claims before. He thinks this comet, called 3I/ATLAS, might show signs of being artificial. But most scientists disagree. Loeb has a hist
South Park isn't known for its celebrity cameos, but a few stars have snuck into the show without much fanfare. Unlike other animated shows, South Park doesn't often feature big names. But in the early days, a handful of celebrities lent their voices to random characters, and you might have missed t
Horror stories often draw from deep wells of history and belief. This is the focus of an upcoming exhibit at the American Writers Museum in Chicago. The exhibit, titled "American Prophets: Writers, Religion and Culture, " opens on November 21. It explores how these elements shape the work of horror
Mice have a complex nerve system in their tummies. These nerves, called vagal nerves, have four branches that connect to important organs like the stomach, intestines, and liver. Scientists wanted to see how these nerves react to capsaicin, the stuff that makes food spicy. They did experiments on m
Fasting has been a part of many religions for centuries. In the Christian Orthodox Church, fasting is a big deal. It involves avoiding certain foods for specific periods. But does this practice actually help people maintain a healthy weight? A recent study in Northern Greece tried to find out. The
Upstate New York is in for a wet and windy Halloween. A big storm is coming, bringing lots of rain and strong winds. This might make trick-or-treating a bit messy. The weather folks say it will rain a lot on Thursday and Friday. They expect 1 to 2 inches of rain all over the place. The storm will c
