Political involvement is key to a healthy democracy. The Civic Voluntarism Model helps explain why people get involved. It looks at three main factors: resources, personal interest, and how others influence us. Resources include things like political knowledge, family background, and cultural experi
Meditation has become a popular way to handle both mental and physical issues. It's not just one thing, but a bunch of different practices with some shared basics. People have always talked about how good meditation is for you. Now, scientists are using fancy brain scans to see exactly what happens
Netflix's Tudum event was a wild ride. It was held at the Kia Forum in Inglewood. The crowd was thin and quiet at first. A pre-show host tried to liven things up. He shouted out names of big stars and shows. The crowd finally roared when Lady Gaga's name was mentioned. She was there to perform in th
The highly anticipated nuptials of Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and actress Hailee Steinfeld finally happened, although the exact date and location remained under wraps. The couple chose to exchange vows in Southern California, a decision that kept fans and media guessing until photos of the
The French Open is a major event in the tennis world, but it's not the only game in town. The Champions League final, which determines Europe's top soccer club, is also a big deal. This year, Paris Saint-Germain, a team based near the French Open venue, was in the final. Many tennis players, includi
Climate change is shaking up the world's water supply. It's messing with the natural water cycle, making it harder to manage water resources and plan for the future. To tackle this, experts are using smart tech and models to predict how climate change will affect water availability. They used a bun
New York City's plan to tackle trash and rats has hit a snag. The city wants Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) to buy expensive trash containers. This is causing a stir, as BIDs are not city agencies but groups that support local businesses. They already fund street cleaning and security from th
Smartphones are everywhere, and so are apps designed to help people with type 2 diabetes. These apps can teach users about healthy eating and track their progress. But here is the big question: how often do people actually use these apps? It turns out that how much someone uses a diabetes app can ma
Aldi, the popular grocery chain, is in hot water. The company is facing a lawsuit from Mondelez. Mondelez is the company that makes Oreo cookies. The lawsuit alleges that Aldi's packaging for its own-brand cookies and crackers is too similar to Mondelez's products. This includes Chips Ahoy, Wheat
Clarksdale, Mississippi, a town of about 14, 000 people, mostly Black, finally got to see their story on the big screen. This happened thanks to the Sinners festival, a three-day event that brought the film Sinners to their hometown. The film, released in April, is about two brothers in the 1930s wh
