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
City officials in Jersey City have taken decisive steps to curb unlicensed smoke shops that are operating without proper permits. Five businesses were shut down after a coordinated effort by the local police and federal partners, which also led to several arrests. The crackdown followed complaints f
City Hall has moved to pause a business that operates as a “sex dungeon” while officials decide how it fits into the city’s rules. The shutdown comes after a past case involving a woman who ran a high‑end brothel that attracted thousands of clients and earned over a million dollars. That woman, know
Italian alpine skier Sofia Goggia is known for her speed and determination on the slopes. But after a severe leg injury last February, her world came to a halt. Not only did her body suffer, but her mental health took a big hit too. She struggled to find her way back, until her friend Lindsey Vonn,
City safety is super important for planning and growing cities. In the past, we only used basic details about people to study city crimes. This wasn't enough to understand the complex and changing nature of crimes. Today, big data is changing the game. We can gather and mix a lot of detailed info fr
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni recently signed a controversial ban on surrogacy, sparking immediate backlash. Meloni described the law as a rule of common sense, aimed at preventing the exploitation of women's bodies and children. She emphasized that human life is priceless and not a commodit
Italian lawmakers have just passed a strict new law making it illegal for couples to seek surrogacy abroad. This move comes from the far-right Brothers of Italy party, led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The law extends a previous ban on surrogacy within Italy, but now reaches further to punish th
