The clash between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban has stretched into a third day after night‑time exchanges. Pakistan launched strikes against Taliban positions in Kabul and Kandahar, claiming the attacks were a reaction to cross‑border raids. Afghanistan responded by saying the strikes vio
The public often hears big claims from those in power. When a president says drug prices have fallen by 600 percent, many people pause to think about the math. A 600 % drop would mean a drug costing $100 now costs only $16, not $25 as some officials claim. The confusion comes from mixing “p
The Los Angeles Unified School District has put its chief, Alberto Carvalho, on paid administrative leave. This decision came two days after the FBI searched his home and office, stirring uncertainty in one of America’s largest school districts. The board made the announcement quietly after holding
The journal has just turned 50, a milestone that signals half a century of sharing new ideas about how to care for teeth and root canals. For decades, researchers and dentists have turned to this publication to learn about the latest tools, techniques, and studies that help patients keep their mo
The President’s annual speech was full of religious language, most notably the claim that America’s future is guided by a higher power. The Freedom From Religion Foundation said this sounded like an attempt to blend Christianity with national policy, a view shared by many who defend the separatio
In Baltimore, February feels heavy because the city has to remember its past while looking at its future. Students gather for speeches, museums display pictures, and city leaders speak about history. Yet, the real work lies beyond these events. A young boy in Baltimore once worked in a shipyard and
When people try to shed pounds, a new idea catches attention: chill cooked starches before eating them. The concept is based on the science of two kinds of starch found in foods like rice, pasta and potatoes. One type, amylose, is hard for the body to break down quickly; the other, amylopectin, diss
Netflix keeps the Olympic spirit alive with fresh sports documentaries. First up, a look back at the 1980 U. S. hockey team that stunned the Soviet Union. The film shows players sharing their memories and explains why the win mattered for America. Next, a series about ice dancing controvers
A recent study looked at how people who cannot see use phone apps to get through everyday life. The research was done in a hospital setting, where doctors and nurses asked patients about the apps they use. The goal was to see if these tools really make a difference for those with visual impairments.
The BBC began an internal review after a live broadcast of the BAFTAs, Britain’s top film awards, included a racist word spoken by an audience member with Tourette’s syndrome. The man, who was present because a biopic about his life had been nominated, shouted the slur while two Black actors were pr
