The world is moving fast with tech. From AI to robotaxis, new things are popping up everywhere. But with all this progress, there's a dark side. The UN's top boss, António Guterres, says it's getting easier to make and use chemical weapons. He's not happy about it. In fact, he's calling on countries
Two brothers, Derek and Dominik Zirkle, initially found their high school financial literacy class dull. The course, taught by Theory Federal Credit Union, covered basic financial skills like managing accounts and understanding interest. At first, the twins weren't impressed. Their teacher had to ad
A new book takes a hard look at why so many kids today are feeling anxious and down. It points a big finger at smartphones and all that screen time. The idea is that kids aren't getting enough time to just be kids, playing outside and hanging out with friends in real life. Instead, they're glued to
Hilary Farr, the well-known TV personality, recently had to clear up some wild rumors about her health. It all started when fake images of her looking unwell started spreading online. These images were made using AI, and they were not kind. One even showed her in a hospital bed with an oxygen mask,
Autism is a complex condition. It affects how people think, behave, and interact with others. Scientists are now looking at the gut-brain connection. They believe it plays a big role in autism. The gut is home to trillions of tiny organisms. These are called microbes. In people with autism, these m
People often think about health in different ways when it comes to adults and children. This idea is important in health studies. Researchers wanted to see how people value health states for adults compared to children. They looked at many studies to find out. The results showed that people might v
In a show of respect and solidarity, the Illinois State Police recently wrapped up a crime-fighting mission dedicated to a trooper who suffered life-altering injuries in a crash. This operation, which took place from November 17 to November 28, focused on tackling gun and drug trafficking in norther
Researchers looked into how two different drugs affect eye inflammation in people with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). They focused on brolucizumab and aflibercept, both used to treat this condition. Wet AMD is a serious eye problem that can lead to vision loss. It happens when new, abn
Alzheimer's disease is a complex puzzle. One key piece? Tiny powerhouses in our cells called mitochondria. These little guys usually help cells stay alive and healthy. But in Alzheimer's, they're not working right. Why? Because calcium, a crucial messenger in cells, is out of balance. Calcium is li
Northwestern University has settled a dispute with the federal government. They will pay $75 million. This deal ends a long investigation. The government had accused the university of unfair treatment. They also froze the school's federal funds. The settlement requires Northwestern to change some p
