Secure homes for Swedish teens who struggle with drugs and trouble‑making are trying a new method that might change how they get help. The program, called Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach, or A‑CRA for short, has already helped many young people in regular clinics stay sober and build bet
The idea that the modern world has shed religion is a myth. Even as Europe claimed a secular age in the seventeenth century, faith still shaped science, politics and everyday values. Think of Francis Bacon: his famous experiments were written in biblical language, and he pictured nature as a woman t
"Senate members flipped a decision after pressure from workers, activists and lawyers. They had earlier rejected a rule that would force election results to be sent online right after counting. The rule was seen as a tool against fraud and manipulation. The change came after protests outside parl
A new survey across the Democratic Republic of Congo looks closely at how common malaria is among children between six and 59 months old. The study shows that this disease remains the top cause of sickness and death in the country, especially for toddlers and preschoolers. The researchers gathere
The United Nations is waiting to hear when the United States will pay its overdue budget. The U. N. said it wants details on timing and amounts after Washington promised a first payment soon. The U. N. ’s spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, told reporters that the secretary‑general has been talking w
Recent data show that more people are being locked up under mental‑health laws, and Black men suffer the most. Old studies keep repeating the same patterns but rarely offer real fixes that are put into practice or stay relevant. A new review tackles this problem by looking at the issue through the e
The blaze that scorched the front of Lee Vogler’s home in North Carolina revealed something unexpected: a chemical substance, not just ordinary gasoline. Investigators first noticed the odd scent while on scene, which led them to test the residue. The samples turned out to contain a flammable liq
George Takei, famous for his role on Star Trek, spoke about the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures’ month‑long film series that celebrates space travel in movies. The event started on January 30 and ends February 28, showing titles such as Star Trek IV, The Right Stuff, Solaris, and Interstellar. A
The clash in Sydney over Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit led to a tense night for the city. Police said 27 people were taken into custody, including ten charged with assaulting officers, after a planned protest turned violent. The disturbance erupted when demonstrators refused to leave the de
The director who once sailed ships across seas of gold is back on the big screen after a nine‑year pause. His new movie, “Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die, ” finally ends the long silence that began with his 2017 release. The story follows Sam Rockwell’s character, a future‑traveller who tries to stop
