Ghana took a major step forward in 1989 when a specialist unit opened at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra. Instead of flying patients abroad for heart surgery, local doctors now had a place to perform modern procedures right at home. Over time, this centre attracted trainee surgeons from across W
Many people care more about what stars wear than what they think. Charlize Theron faced this problem after a made-up photo went viral. The picture showed a woman who looked like her standing with a former president. Social media users quickly assumed she supported him. Instead of answering every dou
A mother will soon become a grandmother when her daughter welcomes her first child. The daughter, known for her role in family-friendly shows years ago, shared a photo with her husband, each holding a mug that read "Dada! " and "Mama! " to announce the pregnancy. The image quickly became popular onl
More than a decade ago, Malawi’s families started having fewer children on average. But something odd remains: many moms still don’t use the birth control they say they want. Most research mixes all women together, including those without kids, so the unique choices of mothers get lost in the number
Companies like Anthropic and OpenAI are suddenly asking religious leaders for advice on making AI behave ethically. This seems odd because Silicon Valley has traditionally viewed organized religion with suspicion. Last week in New York, faith leaders from Christian, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist and other t
Lindy Waters III isn’t just another NBA player making jump shots—he’s a living bridge between two worlds. Born in Norman, Oklahoma, in 1997, he grew up in a state where basketball is almost a religion, but his identity runs deeper than any court. His roots trace back to the Kiowa, Cherokee, and Chic
A gathering in Chicago last week brought together people who usually don’t share the same stage. Imams, rabbis, and pastors sat together—not to debate their beliefs, but to talk about how they could work together. The event wasn’t about converting anyone or changing minds. Instead, it focused on sha
Lafayette isn’t just getting rain this weekend—it’s facing a mixed bag of weather trouble. While thunderstorms roll through, the bigger issue isn’t just the noise and lightning. Heavy rain has already soaked parts of the city, with radar showing 1 to 3 inches already fallen. Another 1 to 4 inches co
Travelers often struggle with carrying multiple chargers for different gadgets. A single laptop, phone, tablet, and earbuds can turn a backpack into a jungle of tangled wires and adapters. But a compact charger is changing that. For under $35, a tiny power block can replace all those bulky adapters
The U. S. Navy is testing small, cheap boats that can run on their own. These robot boats, called TSUNAMI USVs, ran tests last month in Florida. They didn’t carry people, but they still did useful work. The boats mix commercial boat parts with military brainpower. Mercury Marine engines and Navico e
