Pittsburgh just opened a nearly $12 million lab packed with gear that could push science in the region forward. Called the Western Pennsylvania Quantum Information Core, or WP-QIC for short, this place sits in Pitt’s old engineering building and gives researchers tools to study quantum materials und
A quiet Portland neighborhood turned into a hive of activity on Monday when police arrived at a local group home just before noon. Emergency responders quickly moved residents out of the building using a fire truck’s ladder after an incident unfolded inside. The house at 503 Woodford Street belongs
Baton Rouge Community College just opened a new mental health hub called The Safe Space. It’s a spot where students can take a break from stress, talk to counselors, or just relax. The college turned an old student life office into this welcoming area, complete with a meditation room and cozy pods f
Lawmakers are moving closer to setting clear rules for crypto, but not everyone agrees on what those rules should be. A new proposal aims to settle a fight between banks and crypto companies over rewards tied to stablecoins—digital money designed to keep a steady value. Under the plan, crypto firms
The first Sunday of May feels like early March, with cold fronts pushing frost and freezing air along Highway 15. A quick chill gives way to warm sunshine, pushing temperatures into the mid‑60s. This rise feels refreshing because the average high for the day is 74°F, so the warmth is pleasantly co
The cruise ship that once promised adventure now faces a frightening health crisis. A virus called hantavirus is believed to be the culprit behind three deaths and several illnesses on board. Hantaviruses have a long history, with records of outbreaks in Asia and Europe that caused severe fever a
In Hurungwe, many girls juggle school and motherhood at the same time. Their daily life is full of obstacles—money problems, lack of support, and the challenge of fitting lessons into a busy schedule. Despite these hurdles, most keep pushing forward. Researchers wanted to know how these young
Senator Joni Ernst said the Biden team talked about giving large forgivable loans to Planned Parenthood during COVID, but used a secret label “Benghazi” in emails to hide the plan. The SBA chief of staff replied “Yes, let’s talk Benghazi” after a senior attorney asked for a meeting. Ernst claims t
A recent study from universities in California, Tennessee and Massachusetts shows that the way people speak to AI chatbots matters. Researchers tested several popular models, such as GPT‑5. 4 and Gemini 3. 1 Pro. They found that polite requests, like “please” or “thank you, ” make the bots giv
Doctors in primary care face a growing challenge. More patients are prescribed antidepressants, but many keep taking them long after their symptoms improve or even when they never had depression at all. This can waste money and create side effects that harm patients. A new study, called the WiserAD
