The COVID-19 pandemic brought to light just how crucial health literacy is. Health literacy is the ability to find, understand, and use health information to make good decisions. During the pandemic, people's willingness to follow safety steps, like wearing masks, staying apart, washing hands, and g
Canada has been in a whirlwind of trade policy chaos. The U. S. has been playing a game of tariff ping-pong. One moment, tariffs are on; the next, they're off. This back-and-forth has left businesses scrambling, markets uncertain, and governments frustrated. Canadian manufacturers had to rush to rev
Celebrities like Steve Harvey are facing a new kind of threat. It's not from crazy fans or paparazzi, but from AI-generated deepfakes. These aren't just funny memes anymore. Scammers are using AI to mimic voices and faces to trick people into giving away money. Harvey, known for his work on "Family
Elder abuse in nursing homes is a serious issue that has flown under the radar for years. It's hard to pin down exactly what counts as abuse and how to tackle it. This makes it tricky to get a clear picture of what's really going on. The focus here is on how staff members treat residents. The goal i
Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist, is in hot water. He was recently arrested by federal immigration agents. This happened after he played a big role in protests at Columbia University. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed the arrest. They said it was because of President Donald Trump’s
Greenland's upcoming election is more than just a local event. It's a big deal because the US President has shown interest in buying the territory. This has put Greenland in the global spotlight and stirred up old debates about its future with Denmark. Greenland has been under Danish control for abo
A top political columnist at The Washington Post recently stepped down. The reason? The columnist, Ruth Marcus, felt the paper's owner, Jeff Bezos, was trying to change the opinion section to only include views that match his libertarian beliefs. Marcus had been with the paper for four decades, and
Karla Sofía Gascón, a Spanish actor, found herself in the eye of a media storm during the Oscar season. She was the first openly trans actor to be nominated for an Oscar, but her journey was far from smooth. Old tweets resurfaced, sparking widespread criticism and isolation. The final stretch of the
Down syndrome is a genetic condition that affects how a person develops. People with Down syndrome often face unique challenges in their daily lives. One big challenge is feeling like they belong in their community. Governments around the world have policies to help people with disabilities, includi
In Uruguay, the study of the brain is booming. The Sociedad de Neurociencias del Uruguay is marking 30 years of progress. This progress is fueled by over a century of neuroscience work in the country. This work has used many different methods and creatures to explore the brain. One standout is the
