A student at Boston University found himself at the center of a heated online debate after claiming responsibility for reporting workers at a local carwash to immigration authorities. Zac Segal, a junior and track athlete, posted on social media that he had been contacting ICE for months about the w
In the world of movies, some films just don't get the love they deserve. One of them is "A Perfect World, " a crime drama that brought together two big names: Clint Eastwood and Kevin Costner. Eastwood was already a big deal in Westerns, but by the 1990s, he was exploring other genres. Costner, on t
Ever wondered why bigger cities often have more crime? It's not just about the number of people living there. Researchers have been digging into how the size of a city and other urban factors play a role in crime rates. They found that as cities grow, crime doesn't just grow at the same pace. It's
The U. S. is seeing a big drop in how important religion is to people's daily lives. Over the last ten years, the percentage of adults who say religion is a big part of their life has fallen by 17%. In 2015, 66% of adults felt this way, but by 2025, that number dropped to 49%. This change is one of
In 2024, Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina hard, especially in the western mountains. The storm brought record rainfall, with 24 inches at Mount Mitchell and nearly 31 inches in Busick. This caused massive flooding, over $60 billion in damages, and more than 100 deaths. Phone and internet services
The brain has a built-in defense system that might help fight stroke damage. This system is called JNK3 signaling. Scientists have been studying it to see if it can protect the brain during a stroke. They looked at 56 studies, mostly on rats, to understand how JNK3 works. JNK3 is like a switch that
Sports are facing a serious problem with gambling. It's not new, but it's getting worse. In the past, strong leaders like Kenesaw Mountain Landis took a hard stance against gambling. He banned players involved in the 1919 World Series fix, sending a clear message. But today, the situation is differe
Wall Street took a hit on Friday, with tech stocks leading the way down. The Nasdaq is on track for its longest losing streak since April, and investors are getting nervous. The Federal Reserve has been sending mixed signals about interest rates, and that's got everyone on edge. The Fed's recent ta
Swiss politicians are using an online platform to connect and debate. This platform, called politnetz. ch, lets them share ideas, support each other, and even argue. Researchers looked at how these politicians interact and found some interesting patterns. First, they noticed that politicians tend t
Business modeling is like a big puzzle. It helps people understand how businesses work. There are many ways to show this. One way is to use UML 2. 0. This is a tool that helps people draw pictures to show how things fit together. A new idea is the Notation Independent Business concepts metamodel. T
