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May 25 2026HEALTH

Brain Networks and Depression: How Key Brain Regions Change in Major Depressive Disorder

Understanding major depressive disorder (MDD) means looking at more than just mood swings. Brain scans show that people with MDD often have trouble with how different brain areas work together. Researchers studied 255 people with MDD alongside 255 healthy individuals to see if certain brain regions

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May 25 2026SCIENCE

New molecule fights aggressive breast cancer by hijacking cell cleanup routines

Scientists tested a new molecule called WK-13-3D on one of the toughest breast cancers to treat. Instead of trying to poison the cancer cells directly, it tricks them into breaking their own cleanup system. Every cell normally recycles old parts through a process called autophagy. In triple-negative

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May 25 2026LIFESTYLE

A Bold Leap: Trading Suits for Sails at 30

Two tech workers in Seattle found themselves stuck between a rock and a hard place when visa troubles made international travel risky. Bianca, a finance reporter covering AI's rise on Wall Street, and Charlie, a principal engineer at Amazon leading buy-now-pay-later teams, were living comfortable li

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May 25 2026EDUCATION

How AI Changed Student Life at Stanford

Four years ago, students arrived at Stanford excited about big ideas and future careers. Now, as they prepare to graduate, artificial intelligence has reshaped their experience in surprising ways. Tech leaders like Jensen Huang became campus celebrities, with students chasing selfies and signed lapt

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May 25 2026BUSINESS

The Tech Leader Bringing New Mexico’s Innovators Together

Beverlie Frazier didn’t plan to become the face of New Mexico’s tech scene, but life had other plans. After losing her sales job in a company merger, she was told to create her own opportunity—leading a multimedia project that highlighted the state’s economic trailblazers. Now, she’s stepping into a

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May 25 2026OPINION

New Jersey misses a key tool for fair justice

Last year, a team of students at a New Jersey college rebuilt a 1994 crime scene in 3D. The project uncovered flaws that freed two men after 37 years behind bars. They proved how modern tech can correct old errors. Yet every breakthrough comes with risks. Unchecked tools, like face-matching software

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May 25 2026EDUCATION

From Lockup to Lecture Hall: One Man’s New Start Through Learning

Back in 2013, Arthur Monarque traded prison bars for college credits. For a decade, he served time in California’s toughest prison, Pelican Bay State. Now, he stands on a different stage entirely—one reserved for graduates. His journey began not with hope, but with regret. Monarque admits he never v

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May 25 2026CELEBRITIES

From Hometown Tennis to Global Stardom: The Belarusian Roots of Aryna Sabalenka

Aryna Sabalenka didn’t just appear on the tennis scene—she built her career from scratch in a city known for its tough conditions and unshaken passion for sports. Born in Minsk, Belarus, in 1998, she grew up around a culture that values competition, discipline, and emotional strength, especially in

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May 25 2026FINANCE

What happens when stock tokens don’t mean you own stock

A new plan from regulators wants to let crypto websites sell digital versions of Apple, Tesla, and Nvidia shares even when the real companies never agreed to it. These tokens look and trade like stocks, but they don’t come with the usual benefits—no voting rights, no dividends, and no guarantee the

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May 25 2026CELEBRITIES

Fitness Influencer Shares Struggle With Grief and Small Steps Forward

When someone you love dies, even simple tasks can feel impossible. Fitness expert Jeff Nippard knows this firsthand after losing his fiancée Stephanie Buttermore in early 2023. Recently, he posted about how he’s been trying to rebuild his routine despite overwhelming sadness. Living temporarily in a

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