Injured Gaza children arrive in Chicago for medical treatment after bombings

Asteroid 2024 YR4, previously feared to impact Earth in 2032, has been determined to originate from the central main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, an unexpected finding. New observations from Gemini South and Keck Observatory show the asteroid's retrograde spin and rapid rotation period of 20 minutes, as well as its flattened, hockey-puck-like shape, suggesting it may have once been a boulder on a larger rubble-pile asteroid. These findings, detailed in a preprint paper...

Chevron plans to increase the use of triple-frac technique in three wells at a time in the Permian basin to cut production costs and time, aiming to grow output in the largest US oilfield while slowing spending. The company began using triple-frac in March last year and expects to implement it in 50-60% of wells this year, resulting in a 12% cost reduction per well. This strategy allows for quicker completion of wells, giving Chevron...

Confidence in the US economy is plummeting as investors sell off government debt due to escalating concerns over the impact of Donald Trump's tariffs, causing the interest rate on US bonds to spike to the highest level since February. Stock markets have been falling sharply in response to the tariffs, leading some analysts to speculate that the US Federal Reserve may need to intervene with emergency purchases of US Treasuries to stabilize the bond market...

In a rush to address unfinished business from his first term, US President Donald Trump is turning his attention to Iran, seeking to prevent the country from obtaining a nuclear weapon. After pulling out of the 2015 JCPOA deal, Trump has reinstated sanctions and engaged in diplomatic talks while maintaining the threat of military action. With Israel adamant on complete disarmament and Iran facing economic turmoil, the possibility of a diplomatic resolution remains uncertain, with...

The Worcester County Board of Education has announced the two finalists for the next Superintendent of Schools: Annette Wallace, current Chief Safety Officer and Academic Officer for grades 9-12, and Monique Wheatley-Phillip, with over 30 years of experience in education as a classroom and special education resource teacher. The Board aims to make a final decision this month and appoint the chosen candidate in May, with the new Superintendent starting on July 1, 2025. Superintendent...

In eastern Washington, Sheriff Dale Wagner of Adams County is in a legal battle with Washington's Attorney General Nick Brown over sharing inmate information with federal immigration agents, despite state laws limiting collaboration. Wagner, defending his actions, argues he is protecting his constituents and upholding his oath, while Brown accuses him of violating state laws and allowing deputies to hold people in jail based on immigration status. The conflict highlights the debate over local and...