University of Colorado Boulder superstar Travis Hunter officially has bragging rights over his larger-than-life head coach, Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders. On Saturday, Dec. 14, Hunter won the Heisman Trophy, awarded annually to College Football’s best player, an achievement Coach Prime missed out on during his hall-of-fame career. He thanked and hugged his family, his coach, quarterback…

Researchers in Kenya have identified a species of insect that could play a role in reducing global plastic pollution. The Kenyan lesser mealworm, the larval stage of the Alphitobius darkling beetle, has demonstrated the ability to consume and break down polystyrene, commonly known as Styrofoam. Polystyrene is notoriously difficult to recycle due to its durability…

Arizona lawmakers are advocating for copper to be added to the federal critical minerals list. They say the metal plays a vital role in renewable energy infrastructure and has the potential for financial benefits if designated. Copper is essential for building solar panels, wind turbines and other renewable energy technologies. Experts forecast global demand for…

One of TV’s most chaotic families is making a comeback. Disney+ announced that “Malcolm in the Middle” is getting a reboot with four brand-new episodes. The streaming platform shared the news on Instagram, captioning a post, “They’re back!” Frankie Muniz, who played the titular character, expressed his excitement, saying he’s ready to show fans where…

A new discovery reported on Sunday, Dec. 18, may forever change scientists’ understanding of human evolution. Paleontologists revealed recently what they say is a new human species from eastern Asia that lived alongside homo sapiens more than 100,000 years ago. Researchers said the unearthed fossils revealed these so-called “large head people” also known as the…

As more allegations of child sex abuse emerge publicly, the FBI is investigating a little-known Christian sect known as the “Two by Twos.” Recent allegations have emerged against more than 900 different abusers in 30 countries, all tied to the sect, known to followers as “The Truth” or “The Way.” The Associated Press released a…

Donald Trump’s incoming national security adviser said America needs to take a stronger stance on cyberattacks. Rep. Mike Waltz, R-Fla., said he’s ready to get hackers to “knock it off” during an interview with CBS News on Sunday, Dec. 15. The comments follow a series of threats and cyberattacks on America’s digital infrastructure in recent…

New Mexico Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has vowed that the border state will not assist President-elect Donald Trump’s administration in carrying out mass deportations of undocumented immigrants. However, Lujan Grisham said she would be willing to collaborate with the incoming Republican administration on solutions regarding immigration. In a statement to Newsweek, Lujan Grisham said,…

President-elect Donald Trump has received a commitment from SoftBank Group to invest $100 billion in the U.S., creating 100,000 jobs. The deal, announced Monday, Dec. 16, doubles SoftBank’s funding promise following Trump’s first presidential victory in 2016.  SoftBank said the investment will create jobs in AI and other emerging technologies. It said the projects will…

Police in Madison, Wisconsin, said at least three people are dead, and six others are injured after a shooting on Monday, Dec. 16, at Abundant Life Christian School. Madison authorities noted that among the dead is a juvenile who is believed to be the killer. Officials haven’t released the identities of the suspect and others…