Living in places full of trash, broken buildings and crime can make it harder for people to think clearly. Most studies that look at this problem use simple lab tests, so they miss how real‑world surroundings affect daily thinking. A new test called the Neighborhood Errand Task (NET) was made to loo
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s upcoming nuptials are set to be a mix of big names and everyday people. The couple has chosen to invite not only A‑listers, athletes and industry leaders but also folks they’ve met over the years who made a lasting impression. Some of these guests barely know the du
North Jersey won’t get much of a break this week—temperatures are climbing, and so is the humidity. The National Weather Service says the area should expect a heat advisory starting Thursday at noon, stretching until 8 p. m. Friday. That covers Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, and Sussex coun
Every day, millions of people grab a soda or a diet drink without thinking about long-term effects. But new findings suggest these choices might do more than just add empty calories. Studies now show that both sugary sodas and artificially sweetened drinks could be quietly raising the risk of liver
The link between heart disease and mental health is growing in importance. New studies show that people who have anxiety or depression often also suffer from heart problems, and this overlap is driven by both genes and life experiences. Research using family data suggests that having anxiety or dep
A thick blanket of fog has rolled over parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin, making roads hard to see on the morning of today. The warning stays in effect until 10 a. m. Central Daylight Time, so anyone driving through the affected areas should be extra careful. The fog covers a wide region: in Mi
The NBA Finals shift to New York tonight with the Knicks holding a 2-0 lead over the Spurs. Crowds at Madison Square Garden tend to draw extra attention, and this year’s guest list already reads like a who’s who of Hollywood and music royalty. Timothée Chalamet, Ben Stiller, Spike Lee and Fat Joe we
Scientists have a new trick for counting rare iridium atoms without breaking them. Instead of dissolving the metal or heating it, they fire protons at iridium samples inside a small accelerator. When a proton brushes past an iridium nucleus, the nucleus wobbles and releases a burst of gamma rays. Ea
New York hasn’t hosted an NBA Finals game in 25 years, and now the Knicks have a chance to keep that streak alive. With a 2-0 lead over the Spurs, the team is closer than ever to their first championship since 1973. Fans are splurging on tickets—some costing over $10, 000—eager to witness history. Y
Yaks thrive on the Qinghai‑Tibet Plateau, where oxygen is thin and food is scarce. Scientists wanted to know how the animals’ gut bacteria help them survive. They compared yaks and ordinary cattle at two heights: 2, 200 m and 3, 800 m. The rumen is the biggest stomach of a ruminant and houses mil
