In Guatemala, a new way of testing for HIV and syphilis is making a big difference. Instead of waiting for results, women can get tested and know their status the same day. This quick testing, called point-of-care (POC) testing, is usually done in special clinics. But in this case, it was offered in
SanDisk is having a great start to 2026. Its stock has gone up a lot, over 60% so far this year. This is part of a bigger trend in the tech world. Companies that make memory and storage devices are doing well because of something called artificial intelligence, or AI. AI is a big deal right now. It
A game creator has decided to remove their AI-assisted roguelike card game from Steam. The game, called Hardest, was released in June 2025 and will be taken down on January 30, 2026. The developer, Rakuel, made this choice after realizing the broader impacts of using AI-generated content. Rakuel in
In a recent study, scientists looked at how certain chemicals, called organophosphate esters (OPEs) and their breakdown products (mOPEs), might be affecting our brains. These chemicals are everywhere, and they can get into our bodies through the environment. The study focused on people in Beijing, C
The 83rd Golden Globes turned into a stage for protest. Many famous faces stood up against U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This happened just days after Renée Nicole Good was shot and killed by an ICE officer. Stars like Mark Ruffalo, Wanda Sykes, and Ariana Grande wore pins. These
The Golden Globes 2026 red carpet saw a mix of bold and questionable fashion choices. Ortega's all-black ensemble was a standout, but it might have been better with less texture. The embellished top and daring cutouts were interesting, but the low-waisted skirt with a subtle train could have been si
Venezuela's Bitcoin stash is making headlines, but is it real? Some say the country has up to $60 billion worth of Bitcoin. But can anyone prove it? Not yet. This news came out after US forces captured Venezuela's former president, Nicolás Maduro. Now, people are wondering if the US will try to take
Betterment, a popular automated investment platform, recently faced a cyberattack. Hackers used a clever trick called social engineering to break into some of Betterment's systems. This happened on January 9, and the hackers got their hands on personal details like names, email addresses, phone numb
Google Photos is cooking up some new tricks that might just make the app even more handy. Right now, they're tinkering with a "Playback speed" option for videos. This means users might soon be able to speed up or slow down videos right within the app. The options could range from a super slow 0. 25x
The 2026 Golden Globes saw Melissa McCarthy making a strong impression. She was there to present awards, and she did so in a striking black gown. This dress was no ordinary outfit. It had unique metal details running down the front, making it stand out. The dress was custom-made by Christian Siriano
