SAM MENCIMER

Ever wondered how scientists can tell what's happening inside materials when they start to break? It's not always easy, especially when different types of damage happen at the same time. But a new method is making waves in the world of composite materials. This method uses something called acoustic emission (AE) signals. Think of it like a material's way of screamin...

Kevin Spacey, the well-known actor, recently took to social media to clarify some misunderstandings about his living situation. In a video posted on his Instagram, he addressed reports that he was homeless and living out of hotels. Spacey started by acknowledging the outpouring of support he received from people who offered him a place to stay or simply checked in o...

Jaxon Smith-Njigba is making waves in the NFL. He just broke a big record for the Seahawks. This guy is on track to do something no one has ever done before. He’s got 1, 313 receiving yards so far this season. That’s a lot! He even scored two touchdowns in the game against the Titans. The Seahawks won 30-24. It was a close one, but they pulled it off. Now, they’re 8...

Ariana Grande is getting better after catching COVID-19 while promoting her new movie. Her brother, Frankie Grande, shared this good news at a recent event in Los Angeles. He said she's doing well and working hard, just like always. Frankie also talked about Ariana's role in the movie. He saw it four times and loved it even more each time. He thinks her acting is am...

The NFL weekend was packed with thrilling games and unexpected outcomes. The Dallas Cowboys made a stunning comeback against the Philadelphia Eagles, overcoming a 21-point deficit to win 24-21. This victory extended Dak Prescott's impressive home winning streak against NFC East opponents to 19 games. The Eagles, despite their early lead, struggled to maintain their o...

Big banks are in a rush to figure out what happened after a hack hit a company that handles real estate data for loans and mortgages. The company, SitusAMC, is based in New York and works with about 1, 500 clients. They found out on November 12 that someone had broken into their systems. By November 15, they were telling customers that some of their account records a...

A growing number of employees are leaving the Justice Department. Some are resigning, others are being fired, and many are retiring. This wave of departures has reached over 5, 000 people since January. A group called Justice Connection is collecting and sharing the farewell messages of these employees. These messages reveal a lot about what's happening inside the d...

Health inequities are not simple. They arise from a mix of factors like gender, class, ethnicity, age, and migration status. These factors don't work alone. They interact with each other and with bigger systems like policies and institutions. To tackle health inequities, we need to look at these factors together, not separately. This approach is called intersectiona...

In a thrilling matchup, the Cleveland Browns secured a 24-10 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders, with rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders making a strong debut. Sanders, who had been vocal about his confidence, delivered a performance that left fans optimistic about the team's future. His accuracy and composure under pressure were evident, despite a few mistakes. The...

Japan is making some big changes to how it handles cryptocurrency. The Financial Services Agency (FSA) is working on a plan to treat digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum as financial products, similar to stocks and investment funds. This change could happen as early as 2026 and would bring a flat 20% tax on crypto gains, which is a big drop from the current rates...