Health insurance isn’t cheap these days. Over the past three years, global healthcare costs have jumped sharply—10% in 2025, 9. 5% in 2024, and now predicted to rise another 10. 3% this year. Companies that provide health coverage feel the squeeze when costs go up, yet one giant in the field is doin
Rainbow trout usually prefer cool water, but some specially bred strains handle heat much better. Scientists put two groups through a month of increasing temperatures—from 57°F to 82°F—and watched how their bodies reacted. The heat-tolerant fish, picked from families known to handle warmth, kept the
The sky near Sag Harbor often catches the eye of artist Sanford Biggers. Even when spring is still months away, he finds inspiration in the shifting clouds. For Biggers, these floating shapes aren’t just part of the landscape—they’re part of his art. He’s been studying them since his early days spra
A team built a special collection of 70 basic line sketches showing common and unusual connections between actions and settings. Instead of photos or complex art, they used plain digital lines to keep things simple. For example, one drawing might show someone slicing bread on a kitchen counter, whil
A 20-year-old filmmaker behind a viral horror project called "Backrooms" admits they feel no excitement about AI tools. They see them as more of a problem than progress. To this creator, AI doesn't bring fresh inspiration but feels like a shortcut that skips real creativity. It mirrors bigger issues
Summerville’s leaders want to turn part of the historic downtown into a spot where adults 21 and older can carry open alcoholic drinks outdoors. The idea is to help local shops and cafés by giving visitors more reasons to wander the sidewalks. Similar zones exist in other cities, and the town hopes
Summerville might soon let adults stroll between bars and cafes with a cold drink in hand. The town is weighing a plan that could carve out a small stretch near Highway 17-A as an “open container” pocket. If approved, the zone would run from 10 a. m. until 10 p. m. every day, giving visitors one mor
Tarantino thinks movies used to be better. He used to love going to the cinema. Now he rarely enjoys new films. He says most modern movies feel empty and shallow. He calls them stupid and full of cheap tricks. He admits some films from the last few years are okay. But none truly excite him like movi
A new Nike ad shows top players breaking free from a boring script. The video starts with a director trying to control the shoot, but the players take over, turning a simple shoot into a fun mess. The chaos plays out on a studio set, with stars like Haaland getting creative. It’s a smart move—Nike k
A financial firm once tied to Reading’s water authority has turned the tables by suing the City Council instead of defending itself in a long-running case about bond debt. The twist? The firm now claims council members share the blame for approving loans that later became controversial. This fresh l
