New York City saw a big rise in federal immigration arrests after the 2024 presidential inauguration. A city report found that between Trump’s swearing-in and March 2026, ICE picked up 5, 567 people in the area. That’s 71% more than during the same period under the previous president. More than hal
Finding out what LGBTQ+ life is really like in Southeast Asia isn’t easy. Researchers who try often run into problems that most people never see. From Indonesia to Vietnam, these academics face more than just data collection—they deal with social stigma, unclear rules, and sometimes personal danger.
Every year, millions of children worldwide face a hidden crisis—sexual abuse—but spotting it isn’t always straightforward. Doctors often meet young patients with unusual marks or discomfort in private areas, situations that might look like abuse at first glance. Yet many of these cases turn out to b
During a recent visit to Suffern, New York, a speaker planned to discuss economic plans but quickly shifted focus to unrelated topics. Instead of talking about financial policies, the speaker brought up voter ID laws, crime in urban areas, and even debates about fairness in women's sports. The audie
Fast food restaurants used to run on grease and gumption. In the early 2000s, most menus lived on paper, orders came through speakers, and loyal customers got plastic cards that looked like hotel keys. One chain, though, noticed something most others ignored: every customer swipe, tap, or call was a
Gaming gadgets usually stay silent unless you drop them—then they might just break. But Valve changed that with the Steam Controller. Sometimes, when you drop it, the controller lets out the Wilhelm Scream, a famous sound effect heard in hundreds of movies and shows. The scream doesn’t play every ti
Marvell Technology’s stock jumped over 3% today, hitting a fresh 52-week high. The rally isn’t happening in isolation—it’s part of a bigger tech sector upswing, where most industries are seeing more gains than losses. But what’s really pushing Marvell forward? A wave of bullish analyst upgrades is g
The National Transportation Safety Board has temporarily hidden all its crash investigation files online after new software made it possible to extract pilot voices from still images of audio spectrograms. During a recent hearing about the UPS cargo plane crash in Kentucky, investigators shared a PD
California drivers are now paying over six dollars a gallon for gas, a sharp jump that didn’t happen overnight. Back in late winter, regular gasoline cost less than half that amount. War tensions in the Persian Gulf have cut oil shipments, squeezing the global supply like never before. Prices aren’
Aging brings wisdom, but it also brings stress. Many older adults face memory worries and daily pressures that pile up. Experts say stress isn’t just an annoyance—it can actually shrink brain power over time. Worse, it can push people toward habits that hurt their health, like skipping exercise or e
