Ever wondered which cities in the U. S. are the best for veterans to live in? A recent study has the answers. The study looked at 100 of the most populated cities across the country and compared them based on four key areas: jobs, economy, quality of life, and health. It's not every day that a city
Believe it or not, understanding how households use electricity can be like reading a book. Thanks to smart meters and a technique called Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA), we can now decode these "energy stories. " LDA, typically used for analyzing text, has been applied to sort through hours of me
Have you ever wondered if some neighborhoods in your city have better access to services than others? This question was explored in Wuhan, China, by looking at how easily people can reach social services like public transport, restaurants, and entertainment spots from their homes. The researchers d
Imagine diving into a subreddit about pets or movies, and suddenly, a political discussion erupts. You might think this only happens in political forums, but hold on! Research shows that nearly half of all political talk occurs in places where political content is barely there. We're talking about s
Ever wondered how our daily routines and travels paint a picture of city life? Scientists are using aggregated data from places we visit to create networks and study these urban lifestyle patterns. They've looked at counties like Harris in Texas, Dallas (also in Texas), New York County in New York,
As the first batch of votes rolled in, five candidates took an early lead in Oakland's City Council races. Rowena Brown, Zac Unger, Carroll Fife, Noel Gallo, and Ken Houston were ahead, with Ryan Richardson leading the race for city attorney. The contests centered on crucial issues like crime, polic
Ever thought about what Olivia Rodrigo is looking for in a date? It might surprise you, but she's got a question that's way out of this world—she asks about space travel! Sounds thrilling, right? But Olivia's got her reasons. She thinks it shows off a bit of an ego. This little question has sparked
Millions of people in Africa live without reliable electricity. A U. S. company, d. light, is trying to change that with affordable solar power. Their goal? To connect a billion people by 2030. Dimakatso Ngcobo, a 12-year-old from Kokotela, South Africa, knows the struggles of life without electrici
Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes put aside their political differences to cheer on their significant others, Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes, at an intense Chiefs game the night before Election Day. Despite supporting different candidates, the two friends bonded over the sporting event, showing th
Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes, the partners of NFL stars Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes, received some stunning presents recently. The gifts were from the Hunt family, who own the Kansas City Chiefs. Tavia Hunt, the wife of Chiefs owner Clark Hunt, shared photos of the glamorous packages on In
