Grocery shopping is not what it used to be. Thanks to artificial intelligence (AI), stores are getting smarter about how they price items and target shoppers. This shift is changing the way people save money and how they think about their purchases. For some, like Kimberly Roberts, saving money on groceries is a way of life. She has always been good at finding deals...
India is working hard to create its own tech solutions. The government wants to reduce dependence on foreign tech giants. They have started using local platforms like Zoho Mail, Koo, and Sandes. This push for self-reliance is part of a bigger goal to challenge the U. S. -dominated digital world. The idea of digital decolonization sounds good. It means breaking free ...
Central Michigan University is making a big move. They are planning to bring all their medical students to Saginaw. This is a huge deal. Right now, students are split between Mount Pleasant and Saginaw. But soon, everyone will be in one place. The university got two big donations. Each was $40 million. One came from Covenant HealthCare. The other from MyMichigan Hea...
Four U. S. senators from the Democratic Party recently expressed concerns about the Trump administration's handling of sanctions on Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project. They argue that the relaxed enforcement has allowed China to purchase discounted liquefied natural gas, indirectly supporting Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine. The senators, including Elizabeth Warren, high...
Thanksgiving is a time when many people take a moment to reflect on what they're grateful for. But in a world that often feels overwhelming, it can be challenging to find things to be thankful for. This year, in particular, has been tough for many. Families have been torn apart, essential services have been cut, and there's a growing sense of division and inequality....
A recent court hearing stirred up old tensions between Cemex and the State Water Resources Control Board. The debate centered around whether Cemex should be allowed to challenge a decision before a final ruling is made, expected in February. Cemex's legal team pointed fingers at the state board for the long delay in their plans to extract 56 million tons of sand and ...
The world of science owes a lot to a tiny, transparent worm called Caenorhabditis elegans. It's not just any worm; it's a superstar in labs worldwide. But what makes it so special? It's not just the worm itself, but the way scientists work together to share resources and information. This teamwork has led to some big discoveries, even Nobel Prize-winning ones. Think...
Maine's small business owners are in a tough spot. They're worried about a big jump in health insurance costs. This could happen if certain tax credits from the Affordable Care Act (ACA) stop. These credits help keep premiums affordable. Without them, many families could face huge bills. Take Ossian Riday, a self-employed software developer from Topsham. He shared h...
The Amish, known for their simple living and tight-knit communities, are not immune to crime. Both as victims and perpetrators, they interact with law enforcement, albeit differently than the general population. In rural areas like Crawford County, Pennsylvania, and Holmes County, Ohio, authorities are working to build trust and collaboration with Amish communities. ...
In a surprising turn of events, a 65-year-old woman from Phitsanulok, Thailand, was found alive in a coffin just as she was about to be cremated. The incident took place at Wat Rat Prakhong Tham, a Buddhist temple in Nonthaburi, near Bangkok. The woman's brother had brought her to the temple after a long journey from their hometown. He believed she had passed away a...