Parents who show little warmth or acceptance can set kids on a path that leads to heavier smartphone use. When researchers followed Korean teens over several years, they found a clear rise in both parental rejection and phone addiction as the children moved from elementary to middle school. Th
Researchers recently discovered that artificial intelligence often skips religious viewpoints when handling personal or moral dilemmas. This gap can leave users without the faith-based guidance they might seek. The findings come from a study highlighting how common AI tools handle questions about lo
The American military is hiring advisors to help soldiers understand Somalia’s complex social landscape. These advisors won’t carry guns, but they’ll explain local customs, tribal relationships, and government structures. Their job is to prevent misunderstandings that could turn military operations
Russia is facing tough choices as its war spending in Ukraine clashes with growing financial strain. Officials in Moscow have quietly warned that the current defense budget is unsustainable, risking deeper economic trouble. The Finance Ministry and central bank argue that without cuts elsewhere, the
International buyers often see the US entertainment world as a goldmine. Numbers back this up—recorded music hit $11. 5 billion in 2025 with streaming making up 82% of that growth. Film and TV spending topped $62. 2 billion the same year, jumping nearly 17% thanks to streaming services. The appeal i
Tech giants are spending big to control how packages move from warehouses to front doors. The latest blockbuster happened when two shipping middlemen—one specializing in small packages, the other in bulk truck loads—merged into a single giant called ShipStation Global. The new company now links over
A small biotech company is getting a big boost from artificial intelligence in its search for cancer treatments. Instead of relying only on lab tests and guesswork, the firm is using AI to speed up how it designs and picks new drug candidates. This approach isn’t just a small tweak—it’s reshaping ho
A Chinese company is building AI systems that track people’s behavior to guess who might criticize the government later. Internal documents reviewed by a university team show Geedge Networks combines phone location, internet use, and movement data to create "future behavior" profiles. Instead of jus
Florida has become the first state to take OpenAI to court, arguing that its popular AI tool, ChatGPT, poses serious risks to young users. The state filed an 83-page lawsuit, claiming the chatbot provides easy access to harmful content like self-harm guides and violent instructions, which could enda
Oliver Drake, guitarist and vocalist for the British thrash metal group Evile, faced tough choices while trying to balance his passion for music with family responsibilities. Like many artists, he struggled to earn enough to cover living costs and touring expenses over the years. Instead of keeping
