South African clothing store Truworths International posted a modest increase in its earnings for the first half of the year. The company’s main profit figure, called headline earnings per share, went up by 1. 3 percent to 495. 4 cents. Last year the same period saw a drop of 4. 6 percent, so
New brain cells are still being made in people as they age, and those who keep producing them seem to remember better. Scientists studied brain tissue from people ranging from young adults to those over 80 who still have great memory. They counted cells that are in the early stages of becoming
South Bend’s recent debate over Clay High School shows how a city can get caught up in institutional pride instead of student needs. The real story is about preparing young people for a workforce that increasingly demands more than just a diploma. Nearly seventy percent of Indiana’s upcoming jobs
South Korean shares climbed more than two percent on Tuesday, pushing the KOSPI past 5, 900 for the first time. The rise was led by technology firms, while the won weakened against the dollar. The benchmark index added 123 points to close at an all‑time high of 5, 969. The market has been on a st
South Portland’s girls basketball squad has had to shift its game plan this season. Because the Maine Principals’ Association moved many schools into Class A, the early rounds of the state tournament now take place at the Portland Expo Center instead of on a team’s own gym. The change means ev
South Africa faces a heavy load on its health workers, making it hard for doctors and nurses to chat with patients about HIV risk and whether they should use PrEP. A new app called “Your Choice” uses a big‑data chatbot to step in and talk with people who recently tested negative for HIV. The bot can
Alabama's state representatives have given the green light to a bill that puts a big limit on how the state can make rules to protect the environment. This bill, called SB 71, says that state agencies can't make environmental rules that are stricter than what the federal government says. It passed w
New Mexico is taking a big step to uncover the truth about Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch. Lawmakers have approved a thorough investigation into the ranch, where Epstein is accused of serious crimes. This is the first time a full investigation is happening in New Mexico, focusing on what went on at t
New surgery residents often feel lost. They are not sure what they need to learn. A group wanted to change this. They wanted to make a plan. This plan would help new residents. It would give them what they need. First, they talked to the residents. They asked what they needed. They wanted to know w
New Mexico is taking a step towards safer roads. A new bill has passed in the Senate. It adds a special class to driver's education. This class will teach new drivers about sharing the road with others. Others include cyclists, pedestrians, and even skateboarders. The bill, called Senate Bill 73, p
