For three years straight, wealthy nations have met their $100 billion annual pledge to help poorer countries fight climate change. In 2024, they sent $136. 7 billion—up from $115. 9 billion in 2022. But now, they’re facing an even tougher goal: raising $300 billion every year by 2035. That’s a massi
When someone close passes away, families often turn to the local newspaper to share a final message. The process isn’t as straightforward as writing a social media post. Papers usually require proof that the person has died, often a call to a funeral home during their limited weekend hours. That sma
Drug-resistant cancer cells are a major challenge in long-term cancer treatment. Traditional methods often rely on giving patients the highest possible drug dose until the body can no longer tolerate it. But this approach doesn’t always work well because it doesn’t account for how different cancer c
The final stretch of Stephen Colbert’s late-night run got a dramatic twist when big names like Robert De Niro and Bruce Springsteen used their moments in the spotlight to weigh in on the political climate. De Niro, never shy about his opinions, turned a lighthearted game segment into a sharp jab at
Choosing to live in a 500-square-foot cabin isn’t just about cutting costs—it forces people to question what they actually need in a home. Space becomes a limited resource, so every item has to earn its place. Instead of holding onto things like old board games or rarely used yarn, many decide to le
The Boston Red Sox pulled off a late-season win against the Royals, but their success masks deeper problems. While the team keeps finding ways to win, their lineup has been one of the weakest in baseball this year. Injuries haven’t helped, especially the loss of shortstop Trevor Story, who went on t
A new comic series is turning the idea of car culture on its head. Instead of electric cars driving themselves, it shows a world where driving is banned completely. In this future, America is split in two. The rich live in high-tech cities controlled by an AI system called the GRID. The poor scrape
In the biggest hiring push for immigration judges in history, 82 new judges started work this week. Most are permanent, while five will serve short terms. They join nearly 700 judges across the country, filling spots left empty after over 100 judges lost their jobs under the Trump administration. S
The city council is moving forward with a revised bill that tightens police planning around protests near schools, while keeping colleges and hospitals out of the scope. The change came after Council Speaker Julie Menin decided to address concerns instead of pushing a veto‑override, hoping for broad
After the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, a huge nuclear plant in Japan made about 164 000 people leave their homes. While the towns were empty, ordinary farm pigs slipped out and mixed with wild boars that already roamed the area. The mix produced a new type of pig that can breed very fast and grow in
