Some rich investors ask a simple question when their foundation receives a grant request: Can the market already fix this problem? If not, they think charity can step in. Bill Ackman, for example, focuses on science that still needs breakthroughs, like his MIND prize for brain‑disease research. He a
Researchers recently discovered that artificial intelligence often skips religious viewpoints when handling personal or moral dilemmas. This gap can leave users without the faith-based guidance they might seek. The findings come from a study highlighting how common AI tools handle questions about lo
International buyers often see the US entertainment world as a goldmine. Numbers back this up—recorded music hit $11. 5 billion in 2025 with streaming making up 82% of that growth. Film and TV spending topped $62. 2 billion the same year, jumping nearly 17% thanks to streaming services. The appeal i
A House committee wants the NFL’s top boss to explain why the league gets a break most businesses don’t. For 65 years the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961 has let the NFL bundle all 32 teams into one giant TV package and sell it as a league instead of letting each team strike its own deals. Supporter
A recent visit to a military hospital for a routine check-up didn’t reveal any shocking new information about a notable public figure. Social media buzzed with claims of a "perfect physical" soon after the visit, but a closer look at the details tells a different story. The same person mentioned a
FIFA is stepping up in a big way by launching a free online library packed with 30 short courses that anyone connected to women’s football can study. Players, parents, coaches, doctors, even whole national federations – they can all log in, pick a topic like sleep or strength training, and finish a
For years, weekend crypto traders had to wait until Monday to catch up with futures prices. That gap closed last weekend when a major exchange switched its Bitcoin and crypto derivatives to round-the-clock trading. In the first 48 hours alone, over 7, 200 contracts traded hands, worth close to $50 m
Testing new cancer drugs is tough because tumors often stop responding to treatment. Lab dishes with cancer cells and animal tests don’t always predict what will happen in real patients. These methods don’t mimic how tumors grow or interact with their surroundings well enough. Lab dishes are too sim
Garlic isn’t just a kitchen staple—it may also nudge blood pressure down a little when taken as a supplement. Studies using aged garlic extract at 600 mg twice daily showed small drops in readings, but fresh garlic hasn’t been studied as much. The active compound, allicin, works as a mild blood vess
A court ruling on Monday put the brakes on a plan to kick Boulder’s National Center for Atmospheric Research out of its role at the supercomputer center in Cheyenne. The judge said the National Science Foundation can’t strip NCAR or its parent body of access to computers, money, or projects tied to
