ChatGPT has become the quickest app ever to hit one billion monthly users, a milestone it achieved in just about three years after its launch. Data from market‑research firm Sensor Tower shows the AI chat tool surpassed other giants such as Google Maps, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube in speed.
A new technique lets scientists make tiny glowing balls that twist light in a precise way. The trick uses a micro‑fluidic device, a chip with tiny channels that squeeze liquid droplets into perfect spheres. Inside these spheres is a special polymer that can spin in a helical shape, giving the light
Massachusetts will feel a warm spell in the coming days, with most areas expecting sunny skies and temperatures that climb into the high 80s and low 90s. The forecast runs from Thursday through Saturday, so people can plan accordingly. The South Coast, Cape Cod and the islands will be a bit coole
South Africa’s primary health clinics are facing a new kind of challenge: the growing impact of climate change. Every year, hotter temperatures, unpredictable rains, and more intense storms put extra pressure on these clinics. Nurses are the first people who see patients affected by heat‑relat
Aryna Sabalenka, the world’s number one, entered the Paris tournament with confidence, having dominated early in both sets against Diana Shnaider. The match started well for Sabalenka, who led 6‑3, 5‑3, but the wind on Court Philippe Chatrier turned into a formidable opponent. As gusts grew stronger
A resident of Lanexa, an artist named Patty Putnam is stepping forward in a national art contest that could change her future. She has faced many health problems after losing her job as a visual director at Saks Fifth Avenue. Eight chronic illnesses made it hard for her to keep moving and working
Cleveland’s old school buildings are getting a new look. The city is inviting developers to turn the empty campuses into homes, shops or community hubs. Last month, 12 schools across eight neighborhoods closed their doors for the last time. Neighborhood leaders say these sites hold a lot of
The U. S. has collected about $340 billion in import duties since the last president rolled out new tariffs over a year ago. Supporters say these taxes push factories back to America and boost domestic jobs. Some data shows U. S. industrial output climbing, and productivity is set to rise in 2
A former Notre Dame coach, now 70, shared her thoughts on the state of college sports after stepping away from coaching in 2020. She said the arena had become more business‑driven than people‑driven, with athletes earning huge salaries and the NCAA constantly fighting lawsuits. In her view, loyalty
The day after the 37th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown, Taiwan’s president made a public plea for China to confront its past. He asked Beijing to admit the truth, ease the pain of those affected and open a path for dialogue. The message was shared on his social media page, where he war
