A group of Catholic investors, many led by Jesuit priests, recently challenged a private‑prison company that runs facilities for U. S. immigration authorities. The firm, which earned a large share of its 2024 revenue from contracts with the Department of Homeland Security, had voted against a shareh
Climate shifts are shrinking the world’s biggest food farms. Across continents, grasslands that support millions of herders are becoming less suitable for livestock as temperatures rise and rainfall patterns change. Scientists used a “safe climatic space” method to map these changes, looking a
The latest documents from the U. S. Department of Justice contain a disturbing picture that has people talking online. In the photo, a man named Jeffrey Epstein sits at a table with two other men. They all look like they are working on laptops, as if nothing unusual is happening. A woman in a white
At the China‑Dominica Friendship Hospital, doctors noticed many children coming in with blurry or double vision. A quick study was set up to see how common these problems were and what kinds of eye mistakes people had. The team looked at the records of all children who visited the outpatient clinic
A new study looks at how kids’ screen habits and exercise affect their overall well‑being. Researchers focused on American children after the pandemic, when many families changed how they spent time at home. The data came from a large national survey that asked parents about their children’s daily
The study looked at 312 patients in Western Romania, from newborns to the elderly, to see how common Giardia infection was and what might put people at risk. Using a quick test on stool samples, researchers found that about 5 % of the patients were infected. When they examined possible causes—
People often think drinking is only a matter of moderation, but the real story is more complex. Scientists show that even small amounts can trigger a chain of changes in the body and mind that many overlook. When you sip alcohol, it first boosts chemicals that calm your brain. That feels relax
Ismael Ahmed, who spent 78 years shaping Detroit’s social scene, passed away on January 31. He co‑founded the Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Service, turning it into a major support hub for residents across the metro area. Ahmed also helped create the Arab Workers Caucus with the UAW,
It is a busy day for actors, singers and comedians as many well‑known names turn another year older. James Spader marks 66, a milestone for the actor best remembered for his role as a broker in the film “Wall Street. ” Garth Brooks, who just finished narrating the 2022 miniseries “America’s Na
The drive, fairway woods and long irons are the tools many golfers rely on to send the ball far. Researchers have zeroed in on two key elements that can lift a player’s clubhead speed (CHS): how the body pushes back against the ground and where the centre of pressure moves during the swing. Gr
