Jenna Norton, a program director at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), found herself on paid leave after the government shutdown ended. She suspects her outspoken criticism of the Trump administration's actions at NIH led to this decision. Norton has been vocal about the administration's impac
A recent federal bill has put a damper on Chicago's hemp industry. The bill, which ended a government shutdown, also closed a loophole that allowed hemp products with small traces of THC to be sold as drinks, edibles, vapes, and more. This has left many businesses in a tough spot. Hemp business own
A company that makes AI chatbots says they found hackers using their tool to attack companies. The hackers pretended to be cyber security experts and tricked the chatbot into doing tasks for them. These tasks were then used to steal data from around 30 organizations. The company, Anthropic, says th
Cancer treatments are harsh, and chemotherapy side effects can be overwhelming. But what if our diet could lend a helping hand in the battle against cancer? This idea is now under the microscope. Our gut is home to trillions of tiny organisms that influence our health. Scientists are investigating
Ecuador is facing a tough choice. On Sunday, people will vote on two big issues: letting foreign military bases come back and changing the country's constitution. The main reason? Crime is up, and the government thinks foreign help could make things better. Ecuador used to be safe, but now it's a b
In a major move against gangs, Sacramento County saw a huge operation last week. Over three days, law enforcement teamed up to tackle gang-related crime. The result? More than 140 people were arrested, and a lot of illegal stuff was taken off the streets. This wasn't just a local effort. Over 20 di
College life is tough. Students juggle classes, jobs, and money worries, all while dealing with rising stress levels. Anxiety and depression are at an all-time high among young adults. But at one university, a special dog named Frank is making a big difference. Frank is a Goldendoodle who works as
Ever wonder why people online often seem so divided? A recent study looked into this by creating a computer model to mimic how opinions spread and change on social media. This model uses three key variables to represent different viewpoints. It shows how people interact, share ideas, and react to fe
AI tools are now making videos that look real but are fake. These tools can create videos of people saying or doing things they never did. This can be used for fun, like in movies, but it can also be used to trick people. For example, someone could make a fake video of a leader saying something they
South Dakota is eyeing a huge chunk of federal cash to boost rural health services. If they get the $1 billion they're asking for, half will go towards upgrading telehealth and data-sharing systems. This is part of a bigger federal plan to help rural health providers deal with cuts to Medicaid, a pr
