In Kashmir, faith plays a big role in how people deal with HIV. A recent study looked at how Islamic beliefs affect those living with the virus. It found that stigma and secrecy are big issues. People often struggle with how to share their status. They worry about how others will react. Religious l
Psychopathy is often linked to negative behaviors in romantic relationships. But does it directly harm the well-being of partners? This question has been hard to answer. Two studies tried to figure it out. They used big data and strong methods to see how psychopathic traits affect partners over time
The U. S. military chaplaincy is undergoing a significant transformation. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has taken steps to reverse what he sees as a decline in the spiritual support provided to service members. This shift is seen as a response to policies from previous administrations that allegedly
Fernando Haddad, Brazil's current finance minister, has made it clear he won't be running for any office in the upcoming elections. This news comes as a surprise to many, as he has been a popular figure in Brazilian politics. Haddad has been open about his desire to support President Lula's campaign
Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport is set to expand its horizons with nonstop flights to Dallas in 2026. This move aims to boost connectivity and convenience for travelers. The new route is part of a broader strategy to enhance the airport's role in the region. Air travel has always been a key fac
Virginia Beach has a new finance director. Wan \"Wendy\" Hu stepped into the role permanently after serving as acting director since August. She took over from Letitia Shelton, who moved to Richmond for a similar position. The city manager, Patrick Duhaney, chose Hu after a thorough search across th
Perfectionism is not just about aiming high. It can also lead to a lot of stress. A recent study looked at how being kind to yourself and staying aware of your thoughts can help. The study involved 154 adults. They filled out surveys about their perfectionism, self-kindness, and moods over two week
Oklahoma City has always been a city on the rise, but no one expected it to become an Olympic host. In 2024, the city made headlines when it was announced that it would host seven medal events for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. This was a big deal for a city that had never hosted an Olympic event be
Google has been tweaking the emoji on Pixel phones. This happened with the Android 16 QPR3 beta update. The changes are not huge. But they do make the emoji look more like those on iPhones. Some emoji got a small makeover. For example, the "Face Exhaling" emoji now has a different angle. The "Loudl
In the world of super-tiny tech, scientists have created a new kind of switch that's not only super small but also super fast. This switch is made up of layers of special materials, like carbon nanotubes and something called monolayer WS2 and MoS2. These materials are stacked on top of each other, c
