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Rochester City Council Faces Mayor's Veto Challenge

December 18, 2025

Rochester's City Council is gearing up for a crucial meeting to tackle Mayor Kim Norton's recent vetoes. The mayor has blocked three council decisions, and now the council needs to muster a majority to override these vetoes. Two of these vetoes are tied to the planned Regional Sports Complex. The f

science

Why Do Some Beats Make You Groove?

December 9, 2025

Rhythm and movement go hand in hand, but why do certain beats make us want to dance while others don't? This question has puzzled scientists for years. Now, a new study offers a fresh perspective on how our brains process music and why some rhythms make us move. The study uses a Bayesian model to u

crime

Safety Concerns Rise at Baton Rouge Student Housing

December 6, 2025

The Cadence at Southern University apartments have seen a surge in crime this year. Police reports show 58 incidents, including assaults and burglaries, since January. Two tragic shootings have shaken the community. In October, 17-year-old Micah Booker lost his life there. Just recently, 21-year-old

crime

Hong Kong's Aging Community Faces a Tragic Fire

November 28, 2025

In Hong Kong, a devastating fire has left many families in mourning. The blaze, which engulfed a high-rise apartment complex, has claimed at least 128 lives, with over 200 people still missing. The complex, Wang Fuk Court, was home to many elderly residents. In fact, more than a third of its inhabit

science

Is Our World Just a Giant Computer Program?

November 17, 2025

Ever wondered if the world around us is just a huge, complex computer program? Some smart folks are trying to figure that out. They're using something called algorithmic complexity to see if the world follows a pattern, like a code. Think of it as trying to see if nature is just a super complicated

sports

Wheaton College's Big Plans: What's Happening With the Sports Complex?

November 15, 2025

Wheaton College is making some big changes to their sports complex. They want to add a new building, but to do that, they need to take away a student parking lot. That's right, 96 parking spaces are going away. Some people in the area are worried about where students will park instead. They think Ho

science

How Do We Measure Language Complexity?

November 13, 2025

Ever wondered how we figure out how complicated a language is? Researchers have been looking into this by studying eight different ways to measure the complexity of words and their structures in various languages. These methods rely on data from language samples, but they need different levels of de

business

Madison's New Hotspot: The Gallery Takes Shape

October 26, 2025

Madison is buzzing with excitement as The Gallery, a massive $60 million project, gets the green light. This isn't just any development; it's a mix of fun, food, shopping, and workspaces all in one place. The city's leaders have given the thumbs up to the plans, and work is already underway. The st

technology

Microsoft's Office XML Format: A Digital Leash?

July 21, 2025

Microsoft's Office XML format is under fire from LibreOffice. They say it's too complicated on purpose. This makes it hard for other programs to work with Microsoft's files. LibreOffice calls this a "lock-in strategy. " They think Microsoft wants to keep users stuck with their software. LibreOffice

science

Uncovering the Hidden Stories of 19th Century Migrants in South Australia

July 18, 2025

Researchers have been digging into the lives of 19th-century migrants to South Australia. They used a special way of looking at things called a Complex Adaptive Systems (CAS) framework. This helps them see how different factors connect and affect each other. It's like putting together a puzzle with