Laryngeal dystonia (LD) is a tricky condition. It causes sudden muscle spasms in the voice box during speech. This makes talking really hard. People with LD often find it tough to communicate clearly. Recently, sodium oxybate has shown promise as a treatment. It's especially helpful for those who re
A federal judge has put a stop to the Trump administration's plan to end diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in schools and universities. Judge Stephanie Gallagher in Maryland ruled that the Education Department broke the law when it tried to cut federal funding from schools that kept th
Michael Porter Jr. recently shared his concerns about the dark side of sports betting, highlighting how it can tempt players to manipulate games. His brother, Jontay, faced severe consequences after being caught altering his stats to influence bets. This isn't an isolated incident; other athletes ha
Scientists used a computer model to study how tiny particles in the air can change the levels of a harmful chemical called benzo(a)pyrene (BaP). They looked at three different ways to measure how these particles protect BaP from breaking down. The results showed that BaP levels change with the seaso
Cancer is a tricky foe, but scientists are making progress. A new vaccine called ELI-002 is showing promise in fighting back against pancreatic and colorectal cancers. This vaccine is special because it's designed to work for many people right away, not just one person at a time. The vaccine target
United Airlines has teamed up with Apple to bring free TV shows to passengers. Now, travelers can enjoy select Apple TV+ series on seatback screens and the United app. The initial lineup includes popular shows like "Severance, " "Ted Lasso, " and "Silo, " with more content being added monthly. This
Tencent Music had a great second quarter in 2025. They made $1. 18 billion, which is 17. 9% more than last year. Their online music services grew a lot, especially their fancy SVIP memberships. These SVIP members get cool stuff like better sound quality, early concert tickets, and special artist mer
Online trolling is when people post mean or annoying messages to start fights or trouble. It's not just one thing, and not everyone does it for the same reason. Some kids do it to get back at someone, while others do it just for fun. A recent study looked at why kids aged 11 to 14 do this and found
In a surprising turn of events, a judge has put a temporary stop to the construction of a controversial detention center in the middle of the Everglades. The center, nicknamed \"Alligator Alcatraz, \" is facing legal challenges from environmental groups. They argue that the project skipped important
In South Carolina, all eyes are on Rep. Nancy Mace. The big question is: Will she jump into the race for governor? The answer might come soon, but it's not clear yet. Mace, who won her last election with strong support from Trump fans, is thinking about leaving her seat in Congress to run for govern
