Two doctoral students from Bangladesh vanished without explanation in mid-April, leaving their families and campus officials baffled. Their disappearances seemed unrelated at first—just two responsible individuals missing appointments and ignoring messages. But investigators soon discovered a dark c
Train rides can lead to odd discoveries. One recent trip through Brooklyn showed an ad that stood out—bold letters warning about "The Mind of a Serial Killer: The Experience. " A mugshot stare seemed to follow riders, promising a five-minute walk from Union Square. The idea wasn’t new. Cities have b
The Washington city police force is under investigation for possible changes to crime reports. An official from the department said they will follow up on a report that is still being written by the city’s Office of the Inspector General. The review started in January but its findings are not
A professor returned to teaching in 2019 after spending over a decade outside the classroom. He noticed something odd about his students. While college life was once associated with energy and excitement, many now seemed weighed down by emptiness. Digging deeper, he found shocking trends: young adul
TikTok has become a go-to spot for many Americans looking for quick laughs or news, and doctors are hopping on the trend to share health tips. Dermatology videos are especially popular because skin problems affect everyone. Yet, the field itself is still not very diverse. A recent study looked at t
Lawmakers in Washington are talking a lot about audits these days, but there’s a smarter way to catch fraud before it drains public funds. A bill proposed by Rep. David Hackney aims to reward whistleblowers who expose cheating in government programs—not just Medicaid. Right now, Washington is one of
A tweet from a journalist has got people talking online. It mentions a cricketer from Uttar Pradesh and an anchor from the same state’s T20 league. The journalist says the cricketer is in a relationship with the anchor and has asked her to memorize Quran verses and delete some photos from her Instag
Autism Acceptance Month, once a celebration of progress, now feels like a warning sign. The community’s hard‑won gains—like having autistic voices lead conferences and the passing of the Autism CARES Act—are being challenged by new misinformation. A recent press event featuring a health official
Maryland lawmakers recently passed a bill that opens the door for a cutting‑edge entertainment arena in Prince George’s County. The proposed venue, called Sphere Entertainment, would seat about 6, 000 people and could become the state’s second such complex after the one in Las Vegas. The plan cal
Mississippi’s graduation season is fast approaching, and each campus has lined up a mix of leaders, scholars, and celebrities to inspire new graduates. Alcorn State University will open its ceremony on May 9 with Pelicia E. Hall, the executive vice president of ViaPath Technologies, who will shar
