A few years back, during a family dinner, an unexpected message popped up. A friend alerted me to a Clubhouse chat about me. Clubhouse, a social app that was big during the pandemic, is like a mix of a conference call and a panel discussion. People create virtual rooms, pick speakers, and others lis
Politics has changed a lot in the last ten years. Social media is now the main way people get their political news. This was not always the case. A few years ago, people still got their news from TV, newspapers, and in-person events. Now, things are different. There is so much content online that it
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is set to host a special event for the winter solstice. This event will take place at the Sunwheel on December 21. Two sessions are planned: one at sunrise and another at sunset. The goal is to help people understand the science behind the shortest day of the
Bacteria are sneaky. They find ways to survive even when we throw powerful medicines at them. One of the trickiest is Staphylococcus aureus, especially the kind that doesn't respond to many drugs, like MRSA. Scientists have been working hard to find new ways to beat these tough bacteria. They creat
A Wisconsin judge is about to face a federal trial. Her crime? Helping an undocumented man avoid arrest by immigration authorities. This is a big deal. It's not every day a judge is accused of something like this. The judge, Hannah Dugan, is from Milwaukee County. She's been charged with two seriou
HBO has been a big deal in the comedy world for a long time. It started the modern stand-up special trend and has helped famous comedians like Eddie Murphy and Chris Rock. Even though there are many comedy platforms now, HBO still stands out. It offers something different from the big, polished show
In a recent study, researchers looked at how much time children who speak two languages spend on digital devices. They focused on 120 Chinese-English kids from low-income families. These kids were between 4 and 7 years old at the start and between 6 and 9 years old two years later. The study found
A person initially held for the Brown University shooting was let go. This means the search for the real shooter is back to square one. Two people died, and nine were hurt in the attack at the Barus and Holley building. This building is home to the School of Engineering and the Physics Department.
Big crises, like natural disasters or mass shootings, are happening more often. This means hospitals and mental health teams need to be ready. They must have solid plans in place. These plans should include mental health support. It's not just about treating physical injuries. The mind needs care to
Rob Reiner, a well-known actor and director, and his wife Michele were found dead in their Los Angeles home. Police are treating the incident as a homicide. Their son, Nick Reiner, has been arrested and is being held on $4 million bail. The following day, President Trump took to Truth Social to sha
