The NBA is seriously considering adding two new teams, with Seattle and Las Vegas leading the race. This news follows a recent vote by team owners to explore expansion opportunities. But how did Seattle get this far? Back in 2014, a Boston Celtics owner pushed for an NBA team in the city. Though not
Childhood obesity has been climbing fast in many parts of the world, especially in China. Over the last few decades, the numbers have jumped, yet most parents never get regular updates about their kids’ weight. Without this information, many families don’t realize how serious the problem is until it
Colorectal cancer is becoming more common among younger adults. By 2030, cases are expected to jump nearly double what they were decades ago. The rise isn’t limited to older groups—people in their 20s to 50s now make up one-fifth of all diagnoses. Doctors aren’t sure why this shift is happening, but
In Singapore, a large crowd gathered in a fancy hotel ballroom to hear about a company’s big plans. The CEO spoke about artificial intelligence, faster-charging EV batteries, and even medical breakthroughs like restoring vision to blind people. Sound too good to be true? That’s because it might be.
A group of rare books that once guided missionaries to China have finally made their way back to Italy. These volumes, dating from the 1500s and filled with early scientific ideas about stars, bodies, and machines, were kept in a large Jesuit archive in Rome. Between 1999 and 2002, about forty of th
The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology is usually a quiet group. It gets noticed only when something goes wrong. The new council was announced after a long delay, and most of its members are not scientists. The list shows nine seats still empty. The people who were chosen so
The U. S. President has set up a new advisory board that brings together leaders from the worlds of crypto, blockchain, artificial intelligence and other high‑tech sectors. The council was revived in January 2025 by an executive order and will soon include up to 24 experts. Among the first hires
New Franklin City Council has just passed a new rule about renting homes for less than 30 days. The law says that any such rental must be at least 300 feet away from another short‑term rental. The vote was close, with four council members in favor and three against. The rule was debated for months.
The idea that a person can simply watch over an AI system and stop it from doing something wrong has become popular in many companies. Companies that use AI for things like coding or customer service claim that a human will catch any mistakes before they cause problems. However, this belief can be
An 18‑year‑old from El Salvador has been arrested in Fairfax County, Virginia for touching female classmates without permission. Police first learned of the incidents on March 5 when Fairfax High School reported several assaults. A warrant was issued and the suspect turned himself in two days later.
