Suspected pirate attack in the Gulf of Aden raises concerns about growing Somali piracy
JERUSALEM (AP) — A European naval force detained six suspected pirates on Friday after they opened fire on an oil tanker ...
Bird flu detected in Colorado dairy cattle − a vet explains the risks of the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus
(THE CONVERSATION) Colorado has highly pathogenic avian influenza – also known as HPAI or bird flu – on a dairy farm, the ninth state with confirmed cases. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s ...
Target to reduce number of stores carrying Pride-themed merchandise after last year's backlash
NEW YORK (AP) — Target confirmed that it won't be carrying its LGBTQ+ merchandise for Pride month in June in some stores after the discount retailer received backlash last year for its assortment that ...
What are roads made of? A pavement materials engineer explains the science behind the asphalt you drive on
The road builders place the material on the road with an asphalt paving machine called a paver. An operator runs the paver, which takes the materials from a truck and places them on the road. After ...
Engineering mini human hearts to study pregnancy complications and birth defects
But due to its early formation, the heart is exposed for a long duration to substances a pregnant person might come into contact with, such as medications or pollutants. This may be a main reason why ...
Algorithms help people see and correct their biases, study shows
Algorithmic recommendations exhibit bias toward popular choices and information that evokes outrage, such as partisan news. At a societal level, algorithmic biases perpetuate and amplify structural ...
Forbes released its list of worst U.S. cities to drive in. Here's where Houston ranks
Driving in Texas continues to get a bad rap. Houston ranked as one of the worst cities to drive in, according to a new report ...
The Woodlands' pavilion has released a completely-free performing arts lineup. Here's what to see.
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion has made all of its performing arts concerts entirely free for the first time this year.
Environmental activists attack case containing a copy of the Magna Carta but document is unscathed
LONDON (AP) — Two environmental activists attacked a glass case containing an original copy of the Magna Carta at the British Library on Friday, causing minor damage to the re-enforced box but leaving ...
PhenixFIN: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot
NEW YORK (AP) — NEW YORK (AP) — PhenixFIN Corporation (PFX) on Friday reported earnings of $5.4 million in its fiscal second quarter. The New York-based company said it had net income of $2.62 per ...
Everton drops appeal against Premier League points deduction after staving off relegation
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Everton has dropped an appeal against a two-point reduction for breaching the Premier League's ...
Japan defense chief urges higher security after drone video of warship posted on China social media
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s defense chief Friday called for the bolstering of its anti-drone capability after a drone footage posted ...