Fenglin, a quiet town in Taiwan, has found an unusual way to draw visitors back after a damaging earthquake in 2024. Instead of flashy attractions, it leans into its reputation as a "slow city" with snail races. The idea isn’t to go fast, but to go slow—literally. Since joining the Cittaslow network
A $200 million donation from a Silicon Valley investor and Nvidia board member is reshaping USC’s future, but the move also highlights a growing divide in higher education. The gift will rename the School of Advanced Computing, fund AI research across disciplines, and help recruit top talent—but cri
This week offers some unusual underdog stories in sports. The Los Angeles Lakers, usually powerhouses, are heavy underdogs in their playoff matchup against Oklahoma City. Their odds would be the steepest LeBron James has ever faced in his career. Still, they managed to pull off a surprise first-roun
The Dallas Mavericks made a big splash by hiring Masai Ujiri, partly to help fans forget a rocky rebuild under the last leadership. They traded Luka Dončić, a move that upset many supporters, so bringing in a proven executive like Ujiri was a clear effort to rebuild trust. But the real reason? A hig
The Supreme Court often acts like a family with constant arguments over big issues. Justices disagree on race, religion, abortion, guns, and the environment. Recently, fights over presidential power and LGBTQ+ rights have heated up. They try to stay professional but admit they don't always get along
Back in the 1980s, Iran made life difficult for ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz by using mines, missiles, and speedboats. Now, it’s doing it again—but with drones. This time, the stakes feel higher because cheap, easy-to-use drones let Iran reach farther and strike faster than before. The
The U. S. Supreme Court recently ruled against strict racial gerrymandering rules, sparking anger from critics who call it a threat to minority voting power. But the real reason these rules are fading isn’t politics—it’s because America’s population itself is changing. More people now identify as mu
Many workers rely on retirement plans to save for the future, but these accounts often leave them overwhelmed by complicated investment options. A recent proposal aims to change that, pushing to let people invest in private equity, private credit, and even cryptocurrency through their retirement fun
Finding the right gift for Mom doesn’t require a Hollywood budget. Many celebrity moms have shared their favorite affordable finds on Amazon, proving luxury doesn’t depend on price tags. Timeless choices like Clinique’s Black Honey lipstick—worn by Julia Roberts and Reese Witherspoon for decades—sho
City sidewalks and parks often have special spots where people can light up. These areas are meant to keep smokers away from indoor spaces, but they might not protect everyone nearby. Studies show that secondhand smoke can travel through the air, even outside. Yet most research focuses on how much s
