Our understanding of plant and tree roots may have been somewhat shallow. New research reveals many plants have a hidden second set of roots that extend far deeper into the soil.According to a new study published June 17 in the journal Nature Communications, this second layer of roots extend over 3 feet (1 meter) down and enable the plant to access deeper soil nutrients.The findings suggest plants might transport and store carbon deeper in the ground than expected, which could help scientists develop longer-term underground carbon storage to mitigate climate change impacts. You may like To analyze these deeper rooting…
NEW CITY – A Sloatsburg resident who ran for the U.S. Senate in 2024 is challenging the election results in Rockland.Diane Sare, of the Lyndon LaRouche Party, and two other voters claim in court papers that the Rockland Board of Elections shortchanged her in the vote tabulation. Although the so-called…
Ramy Youssef is an award-winning Egyptian American creator, actor, producer, director, and comedian who brings his unique voice and perspective to his storytelling. Youssef stars alongside Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe and Mark Ruffalo in Yorgos Lanthimos’ critically acclaimed 2023 film “POOR THINGS” for Searchlight.Youssef created, produces, directs and stars in…
Joey, baby! It can’t be true. Former President Joe Biden has been commuting on Amtrak most weeks to his government-provided DC office — where little known work is being done — and allegedly forgot a top rule of the train. “He was talking in the quiet car!” a disbelieving Amtrak…
Two senior CNN executives are reportedly bolting the ratings-challenged network as unease grows over the expected cost-cutting from the looming corporate spinoff. Laura Bernardini, vice president of domestic news, and Jacque Smith, vice president for digital video, are both leaving CNN, according to Oliver Darcy’s Status newsletter. Bernardini has spent…
The origin story of Hells Canyon, North America’s deepest river gorge, has long been unclear to scientists. But new research estimates it formed about 2.1 million years ago when a dramatic flood event likely created a river over the deep gorge.The researchers made the finding after studying clues hidden in…
Have you ever wondered what your doctor is really thinking about you when you’re sitting in their office? The truth is, the world of medicine has long been home to its own secret language – shorthand acronyms and slang that doctors use to communicate about patients to other healthcare staff,…
Shedeur Sanders’ personal life has been thrust into the spotlight after video of the rookie Browns quarterback being pulled over for allegedly speeding over 100 mph in Ohio this week surfaced. According to the June 17 incident report obtained by The Post, Sanders — the son of NFL Hall of…
The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here.Are the kids all right-wing? Donald Trump won the 2024 election thanks in part to increased support from young voters.…
Why is it so easy to forget about great movies? Some movies become valuable additions to your rewatch list for years to come, but there are so many others you watch, love — and then never think about again. Netflix is a treasure trove of movies you may have forgotten…
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The struggle for democracy persists as we come into the second half of 2023. As the year progresses, we face lies, corruption, and violence. And so the fight for America will continue as Senate Republicans strive to prevent Democrats from passing even the most popular measures under Biden’s presidency. While…
Here’s another reason to stop scrolling and start strolling. A new study found that walking every day can significantly reduce your risk of lower back pain, which is a major drain on wallets, well-being and workdays across the US. But there’s a catch: how far you go and how fast…
The Rangers are holding on to Matthew Robertson. Signing the restricted free agent defenseman to a two-year extension Friday, the Blueshirts further padded their depth on the blue line as president and general manager Chris Drury continues to reshape the roster this offseason. The deal is two-way the first year…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Two aesthetics are dominating the summer fashion world right now. There’s Charleston charm, which consists of delicate florals, billowy fabrics, vintage-inspired silhouettes. And then there’s Parisian boutique, featuring muted tones,…
Manatee County pageant winners vying for Miss Florida crownsLauren Woodward, recently crowned Miss Manatee County 2025, and Rebekah Bennett, Miss Manatee Fair’s Teen 2025, will compete next week against titleholders from across the state in pursuit of the Miss Florida and Miss Florida Teen titles.The contestants will compete in interview,…
Travelling overseas for work or pleasure can mean it’s difficult to access your streaming services, but a virtual private network (VPN) is a great tool to ensure you don’t miss out on any of your favorite shows. A VPN is a handy piece of internet trickery that allows your devices…
The women’s professional soccer team co-owned by Disney boss Robert Iger and his wife Willow Bay has come out against the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement actions in the club’s home city of Los Angeles — and branded itself “Immigrant City FC” amid the controversy. Angel City FC, the National…
2024 Presidential Results. Key: Navy – 65%+ Harris, Blue 60-64.9%, Royal Blue 55%-59.9%, Dodger Blue 50%-54.9%, Light Sky Blue <50%. Light Salmon <50% Trump, Coral 50%-54.9%, Orange Red 55%-59.9%, Red 60%-64.9%, Maroon 65%+. Ties are yellow (Nick Field via Dave’s Redistricting)For three straight presidential elections, Pennsylvania’s arguably been the most…
Pavel Durov, the billionaire cofounder of messaging app Telegram, says he has fathered more than 100 kids — and plans to leave them his estimated $17 billion fortune. In an interview with French magazine Le Point published on Thursday, June 19, the Russian entrepreneur, 40, said that he has six…
The struggle for democracy persists as we come into the second half of 2023. As the year progresses, we face lies, corruption, and violence. And so the fight for America will continue as Senate Republicans strive to prevent Democrats from passing even the most popular measures under Biden’s presidency. While…
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Guinea’s military junta has created a new institution that will be responsible for managing elections, including… DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Guinea’s military junta has created a new institution that will be responsible for managing elections, including a constitutional referendum in September and the general and presidential…
QUICK FACTSName: Taal LakeLocation: Luzon Island, PhilippinesCoordinates: 14.010735479473858, 121.00071271847021Why it’s incredible: Taal Lake has an island that contains a lake that contains an island.Taal Lake is a volcanic crater lake in the Philippines with a rare geology of nested islands and water. Researchers think the crater formed after a series…
There are few odors more immediately recognizable and absolutely off-putting than “old people smell.” Eau du elderly is characterized by top notes of mothballs and wet cardboard coupled with basement, expired canned goods and dead leaves. Long thought to be an inevitable, olfactory consequence of aging, a longevity expert explained…
What is better than one Smith? Two Smiths. Famous ESPN pundit Stephen A. Smith and his daughter, Samantha, shared rare screen time together ahead of the Pacers’ 108-91 Game 6 trashing of the Thunder in Indianapolis. It seemed like Smith had no intentions of bringing his daughter on “SportsCenter” until…
Ohio Senator JD Vance and his wife Usha look out from the side curtains as they arrive on stage for him to deliver remarks during a rally at Liberty High School on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in Henderson. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_ImagesAttendees shout “4 more years” as President Joe…
Benson Boone is taking on his haters. To celebrate the release of his sophomore album, American Heart, the Grammy nominee dropped a tongue-in-cheek music video for his new single, “Mr. Electric Blue,” on Friday, June 20. The hilarious visual finds Boone, 22, poking fun at the keyboard warriors who endlessly…
Four-and-a-half months after the Democratic National Committee chair pledged to focus on fighting Donald Trump, Ken Martin’s short tenure leading the organization has been engulfed by bitter infighting. Even longtime party insiders are getting impatient.Interviews with a dozen DNC members revealed deep frustration with Martin and concern about his ability…
by Sharelle B. McNair June 16, 2025 Judge Rachel Tanguay ruled the allegations were serious enough for the litigation to move forward. Almost six months into President Donald Trump’s second term, a lawsuit questioning the accuracy of the 2024 election results in a New York county has been given…
Computer scientists say they’ve cracked the science behind error-correction in quantum computers thanks to new “4D codes.”Developed by Microsoft, the new codes were revealed in a blog post published June 19 and purport to address the problem of fault tolerance — arguably quantum computing’s biggest bottleneck.All computers can produce errors.…
We’re a month in the season, which means it’s a good time to reflect on where things stand. The Liberty are 10-2 following Thursday night’s home loss to the Mercury, giving them the second-best record in the league. There’s a lot to like about the Liberty’s hot start and very…
Billionaire “Shark Tank” star Mark Cuban — a vocal critic of President Donald Trump — confirmed Thursday that he turned down an offer to be considered as Kamala Harris’ running mate in the 2024 presidential election.The gig eventually went to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D).Cuban told The Bulwark’s Tim Miller…
Professional tennis player Petra Kvitova will retire after the upcoming U.S. Open. The former world number 2 tennis champ, 35, announced her impending retirement after 19 years via a lengthy Instagram statement made on Thursday, June 18. “Growing up in my hometown of Fulnek and hitting the first tennis balls…
NEW CITY – A Sloatsburg resident who ran for the U.S. Senate in 2024 is challenging the election results in Rockland.Diane Sare, of the Lyndon LaRouche Party, and two other voters claim in court papers that the Rockland Board of Elections shortchanged her in the vote tabulation. Although the so-called…
Rebecca Laurence and Lindsay BakerBloomsbury, Knopf, Penguin Random HouseFrom multigenerational family sagas to speculative dystopias – the very best fiction of the year so far.Riverhead Books, Penguin Random HouseDream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi AdichieMore than 10 years have passed since Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s acclaimed Americanah, so the arrival of her…
In the span of a few years, Silicon Valley executives have shifted from viewing Pentagon collaboration as war-mongering to joining the US Army Reserve. And if the response Palantir chief technology officer Shyam Sankar — who has joined the newly formed Detachment 201: Executive Innovation Corps — has received is any indication,…
You’ve certainly heard of “hot girl summer.” You may be familiar with “sardine girl summer.” But now it’s the boys’ turn: 2025 is officially “therapy bro summer.” More men than ever are getting help for their mental health — and The Post spoke to several therapists to find out what’s…
For first-round draft-pick value, it’s not easy to top the Mets’ success of 2017. David Peterson didn’t appear like a sexy selection early on — and even several years later, there were still questions about whether the left-hander would thrive as a major league pitcher. But Peterson has blossomed into…
Seeking to harness what it sees as the momentum of the 2024 presidential election, the Black Conservative Federation is launching a two-day summit in Washington, D.C., next month aimed at bringing together Black conservatives and cultivating the next generation of leaders.The inaugural Black Conservative Federation Solution Summit will be held…
Food Network’s Duff Goldman shared a heartfelt tribute to late celebrity chef Anne Burrell in the wake of her tragic death earlier this week. Sharing a photo of himself with Burrell via his Instagram account on Thursday, June 18, Goldman, 50, reflected on his “complex” relationship with the late chef…
Will Lehman at the UAW bargaining convention, March 27, 2023On Thursday, June 19, Will Lehman, a Mack Trucks worker and socialist candidate in the 2022 United Auto Workers (UAW) presidential election, filed a lawsuit in federal court against the US Department of Labor (DOL). Lehman’s suit asserts that the DOL…
Former professional hockey player Guido Tenesi, who starred in the 1977 sports classic “Slap Shot,” died at 71 years old. “We’re saddened to learn of the passing of Guido Tenesi, a member of our roster during the 1974 Calder Cup championship, and was known to many more for his role…
The 2024 presidential elections seem like a lifetime ago, but it has only been about six months. If a new presidential election were held today, the candidates might very well be different based on recent odds data from BetOnline.BetOnline shared odds for 125 potential presidential candidates with MediaPost last …
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