Imagine this: an 18-year-old college kid, Jaren Barajas, steps onto the court at the NBA All-Star Game. He's not just there to watch; he's got a shot at $100, 000. His opponent? None other than Damian Lillard, a pro from the Milwaukee Bucks. The challenge was simple but intense. Barajas had
A group of young tech-savvy individuals, known as the Zizians, has been linked to several violent incidents across the United States. The group's leader, Jack Lasota, and another member, Michelle Zajko, were arrested in Maryland. The arrests come after a series of murders, including the killing of a
Reddit is a big place with lots of different communities. Some of these communities are trying to keep AI-generated stuff out. This is a tough job for the moderators, or "mods, " who volunteer their time to keep things in check. They're up against a growing trend of AI-generated content, and it's no
President Donald Trump is making his first move to the Supreme Court in his second term. He is asking the justices to let him fire the head of a government ethics watchdog agency. This case, Bessent v. Dellinger, could have big implications for the independence of federal agencies and the power of t
Achilles tendon rupture is a serious injury that can lead to blood clots, known as venous thromboembolism (VTE). This is true whether the injury is fixed with surgery or not. A recent study looked into how often this happens and what factors might make it more likely. The study focused on people in
Medicines are expensive. Health systems around the world are trying to figure out how to make them more affordable. One way to do this is to look at how doctors prescribe medicines, how pharmacists give them out, and how much we spend on them. These are big factors in the cost of healthcare. But the
Romania's public research institutes (PRIs) are under the microscope. Researchers have been digging into how the way these institutes are run affects their ability to turn ideas into businesses and patents. The focus is on the people at the top—the board of directors (BD) and their impact on knowled
Scotland's educational institutions are stepping up to combat gender-based violence (GBV) among teenagers. This initiative, known as Equally Safe at School (ESAS), goes beyond just punishing wrongdoers; it aims to transform the entire school environment. ESAS is a comprehensive two-year plan. Durin
In the rural areas of Tanzania, traditional birth attendants (TBAs) found themselves in a tough spot. They used to be key players in the fight against maternal and child deaths. But things changed when global health rules shifted their role. Now, they were seen as obstacles to achieving certain heal
Elon Musk, the tech mogul, has a lot of children. His family just got a little bit bigger. Vivian Jenna Wilson, who is 21, found out about a new sibling through social media. She learned about this on Reddit. This isn't the first time she has found out about a new sibling online. She has found
