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In the mid-1900s, the U. S. government spent serious money on weather control. Not just for fun—it was a Cold War move. Think of it like a tech race, where the prize was making rain on demand or stopping storms. One 1965 report, kept secret for decades, showed how the government planned to double or

science

How tiny water bacteria help shape modern glue and anti-fouling tech

Every time you see a slippery rock in a stream or a slimy hull on a boat, you’re looking at biofilms—thin layers of microbes stuck to surfaces. These microscopic communities don’t just stick around by accident. They produce special proteins called adhesins, especially at one end of the cell, to glue

health

CDC Leadership Search Shows Hope Amid Health Department Turmoil

The hunt for a new CDC director is sparking cautious optimism, even as the agency grapples with years of shakeups and policy disputes. Recent candidates for the top role suggest better days ahead, but the CDC’s past struggles under political pressure raise questions about stability. The agency has s

A new plan for handling student loans shifts focus to the Treasury

The government just announced a three-step plan to move control of student loans to the Treasury Department. First, it will focus on loans that are already in default. Next, it will handle loans that are not yet in default, as long as it’s legally possible. Finally, the Treasury will help make sure

Temporary Rule Break Helps U. S. Shipments Flow

The United States has lifted a long‑standing shipping law for 60 days. The rule, known as the Jones Act, usually keeps all U. S. domestic cargo on American‑built and -crew vessels. President Trump said the change will let foreign ships move oil, gas, fertilizer and coal between U. S. ports. The Jon

TSA Workers Face Pay Cuts While Politicians Argue

The TSA has seen its employees work without pay for more than a month, a result of repeated funding gaps that have turned these workers into bargaining chips in Washington. In the last six months, three separate budget stalls have left TSA staff unpaid, with many of them struggling to cover re

Citizenship Proof Bills Heat Up in Several States

A new bill called the SAVE America Act is being discussed in the U. S. Senate. The plan would require voters to show proof that they are U. S. citizens before they can register. President Trump supports the measure because he says non‑citizens are voting too much, even though evidence shows that is

U. S. , Allies Ready New Weapons as Iran Moves Up the Threat Scale

The United States has begun using different kinds of aircraft to counter Iranian drones. Instead of long‑range missiles, the U. S. is now deploying Apache helicopters and A‑10 jets in a new plan announced by top military leaders. This change shows the U. S. is advancing its tactics, but offici

health

Social Media, Youth and the Happiness Gap

The latest global happiness study says that scrolling through feeds is hurting young people’s sense of well‑being, especially teenage girls in English‑speaking and Western European nations. The research shows that life satisfaction scores for those under 25 in the United States, Canada, Australia an

entertainment

Reality Star’s Drama Hits TV and Sponsors