When AI tools like ChatGPT entered everyday life, a group of MIT friends saw an opening. They were computer science and finance students who had no clear problem to solve, but they imagined a future where code could be written faster and smarter. Their idea began as a vague plan, then evolved into C
Kids who have autism often feel worried or sad. Their parents can feel the same way, adding extra stress at home. A new study wants to see if a special type of exercise called laughter yoga can help both groups feel better. The plan is to test how easy it is for families to join, stay in the program
Kylian Mbappé grew up in Bondy, a suburb north of Paris. His parents lived near the local football ground: his dad coached there and his mom played handball. He kicked a ball at age four, setting the stage for a world‑class career. Although he represents France internationally, his roots spread acr
Karen grew up in South Bend with her parents and three older siblings. Their family budget never allowed trips to Disney World, but they did spend summers at Lake Michigan. The lake visits left a strong smell in the family’s memories, a scent that made Karen think of flowers instead. She no
When Rob Thomson was let go by the Philadelphia Phillies in late April, most people assumed he would turn his back on the team. Instead, he says he still watches every game and cheers them on. The Phillies have turned their season around since Thomson’s departure. They went from a rough 9‑19 start
Washington State’s 2025 rent‑cap law was enacted to keep homes affordable for renters. It limits annual increases to 7 % plus inflation, or 10 % if that is lower, and caps manufactured‑home hikes at 5 %. New tenants are protected for the first year. The governor hailed the measure as a way to stop p
Kraken has just launched regulated perpetual futures in the United States, a move that brings a popular crypto trading tool from overseas exchanges onto domestic soil. The new contracts are offered through Kraken Pro and appear on Bitnomial, a futures exchange that the company’s parent bought earlie
Kalshi is offering new traders a $10 bonus if they place at least $10 worth of bets on four World Cup games Monday. No matter how the matches turn out, the bonus hits the account within days. The catch? It expires after 30 days and can’t be taken out as cash. Four matches are on the menu, with odds
Wisconsin just landed at the bottom of a national review that compared how well white and Black students finish school. The state didn’t just finish near the bottom—it finished last. Researchers looked at high-school diplomas, college degrees, test scores, and graduation rates. In every single measu
When big shocks happen, people don’t just react—they try to fit the event into their life story. After the Paris attacks in 2015, researchers noticed that some people kept thinking about what happened long after it was over. This isn’t just random overthinking; it’s a way to understand how the event
