Remote workers who move from place to place while doing their jobs are a fast-growing group of online shoppers. These workers don’t act the same way when they buy things, and researchers want to know why. A new study looks at how their tastes and habits change when they watch live sales shows hosted
An old word has suddenly become controversial. For over two hundred years, US laws used “alien” to describe people who are not citizens. That term appeared long before the country’s independence, in a law from 1790, and stayed in official use since 1798. The word simply filled a gap—there was no bet
South Carolina authorities recently launched a crackdown on fake identity documents, leading to the detention of 48 workers at a local metal casting plant. The investigation, which started in late 2024, uncovered a network of fraudulent documents being used to secure employment. Instead of focusing
California voters often open their mailboxes to find colorful voter guides that look official but aren’t always honest about who’s behind them. These “slate mailers” pretend to be from respected groups like cops, firefighters, or teachers—organizations that voters trust. In reality, candidates pay t
Maine’s politics have been stirred up by a candidate warning about a threat that isn’t really there. The claim says the state risks being changed by Muslim newcomers, as if laws themselves could bend to faith or tradition. But the state constitution and criminal code already cover everyone equally.
A big UFC fight night is coming to Washington D. C. soon, but not everyone invited seems excited to go. The event mixes sports, history, and politics, turning the White House lawn into a temporary fight zone. With 5, 000 paid seats and 85, 000 free screens nearby, this show is meant to be huge. The
Readers on the city’s online portal chose this month’s standout athletes from local high schools, covering performances up to the end of May. Winners can now download and print their own certificates from a shared link, and they’re encouraged to send a photo of the award in use for the newspaper’s g
A young student named Henry Nowak was stabbed in the UK and later died while handcuffed by police. The incident has drawn criticism from both sides of the Atlantic. In Britain, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said foreign voices were stirring up trouble in the country and that it was an act of political
Religious communities in Pittsburgh are stepping up to welcome LGBTQ+ members, offering a hopeful contrast to the often hostile attitudes found elsewhere. The shift began as local faith leaders recognized that many LGBTQ+ individuals feel alienated by churches where they grew up. They now active
Zelus has released a fresh take on weighted vests that promises to change how people train. The new product uses a special mix of silicone and tiny iron pieces that stay put no matter how you move. This means the weight never shifts or pools, which is a problem with older vests that use loose sand o
