Meet Nathan Hochman, the newly elected Los Angeles County District Attorney. He's not your typical politician. With a background as a federal prosecutor, Hochman campaigned on a unique approach to fighting crime, which he called a "hard middle path. " In a landslide victory, he ousted the previous D
You know how sometimes it's hard to tell who has ADHD and who doesn't just by looking at their brain? That's because the brain measures of kids with ADHD and those without can overlap a lot. But what if we could make these differences stand out more? That's where a risk-informed design comes in. Res
Let's talk about a study that set out to see how a special course could help Chinese Americans in Texas make healthier food choices and manage their weight. The course was designed with their culture in mind, which is a big deal because culture can greatly influence what we eat. The study found tha
Imagine this: farmers checking crop prices on their smartphones, students attending virtual classes in remote villages, and patients consulting doctors online. This isn't a futuristic fantasy, but the reality in China's rural areas. The Chinese government has made it a priority to bring digital life
Imagine a browser that thinks for you. That's what The Browser Company is cooking up with Dia. This isn't just an update; it's a whole new way to browse. Dia will be AI-centric, meaning it won't just be a button or an app, but a whole new computing environment built right into your browser. This sm
Are you ready for some wild weather in Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox, and Addington (KFL&A)? Environment Canada just sent out a "snow squall watch" for the region. This means we might see heavy snowfall, with up to 20 cm possible on Tuesday night and Wednesday, December 4, 2024. But don't be surprised
In a surprising move, the US has put new rules in place to block China from getting advanced chip technology. This is happening right before a new US president takes office. The US is worried that China might use these chips to make better weapons and AI systems. China's leader, Xi Jinping, wants Ch
On October 11, the Supreme Court will hear a crucial case, United States v. Skrmetti, regarding Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth. The heart of the debate is whether this ban violates the 14th Amendment's equal protection clause, which prohibits sex discrimination. Tennessee’s
British adult entertainer Lily Phillips is planning a world record attempt to have sex with 1, 000 men in one day in January. The current record, set by Lisa Sparks in Poland in 2004, is 919 men. Phillips says she's been training for months to prepare for this physically demanding task. Sexual inte
Life for kids with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) changed drastically during the COVID-19 pandemic. Schools closed, routines were disrupted, and even the smallest changes can be challenging for them. Now that restrictions are easing, a new project called T-Res is stepping in to help. T-Res aims to
