The USDA is raising alarms about a massive theft problem in food assistance programs. They believe that around $12 billion is stolen every year from SNAP benefits, but this number might be even higher. The thieves are getting smarter, using high-tech tricks to steal from the system. Investigators h
Atlanta is getting a new soccer team, but not just any team. This one's for the NWSL, and it's a big deal. The league just gave the green light to a new team in Atlanta, set to start playing in 2028. They'll call Mercedes-Benz Stadium home, the same place where Atlanta United and the Falcons play.
In today's interconnected world, being culturally aware is a big deal, especially for future doctors. Türkiye, with its mix of cultures and growing number of international students, is a great place to study this. A recent study looked at how culturally sensitive medical students are and what makes
Long COVID is a real challenge for many people. It's when symptoms drag on long after the initial infection has cleared. Doctors and scientists are still figuring out the best ways to help those affected. One interesting approach is using resistance exercises, like lifting weights. Researchers deci
A storm is brewing in the world of Italian pasta, and it's not just about the al dente perfection. The Trump administration has recently imposed heavy tariffs on Italian pasta imports, causing a stir among pasta makers and consumers alike. The combined duties, totaling a whopping 107 percent, have l
In northern Nigeria, especially in the city of Kano, people's thoughts and feelings about the mpox vaccine are not well understood. A recent study tried to change that by looking at how aware people are about mpox, how much they think they are at risk, and whether they would get the vaccine. The st
Cava, a Mediterranean-inspired fast-casual restaurant, has just launched its first-ever merchandise line. This isn't just any merch; it's a celebration of the beloved "slop bowl, " a term popularized by TikTok for the mixed lunch bowls many office workers enjoy. The collection, which hits the Cava S
A new group called the Quantum Scaling Alliance has just started. It's a team-up of big tech companies. They want to make quantum computing more common and faster to develop. Quantum computing is like a super-powered computer. It can solve problems that regular computers can't. But it's still new a
Ever wondered why you sometimes see a weird message when you're just trying to read a news article? It's not just you. Websites often have systems that try to figure out if you're a real person or a robot. If they think you're a bot, they might show you a captcha or a message like the one below. Th
Ecuador's prisons are in chaos once more. This time, four inmates lost their lives, and over 30 others were hurt in a recent riot. The trouble started when inmates were being moved to a new high-security prison in another part of the country. This isn't the first time this prison has seen violence.
