Big cities often promise excitement, but they also bring dirty air. Now a large study in the UK is asking if breathing that air for years might harm the nerves in our bodies. Scientists tracked thousands of adults over time to see whether heavy exposure to tiny floating particles and gases from traf
The government wants to take $5 billion from medical research next year. That money helps scientists study diseases like cancer and Alzheimer's. Now, they're asking for $41 billion instead of the $46 billion they get now. Some research centers might close completely under this plan. Five important
A quick peek at current fashion discounts shows Everlane’s spring sale is worth a second look. New arrivals are marked down by up to forty percent, and older items get even deeper cuts, all the way down to single-digit prices. While celebrities often set trends, this store keeps its cool by focusing
Cuba started letting out over 2, 000 prisoners on Friday, calling it a big act of mercy. This comes right after the government faced huge pressure from the U. S. , which has been pushing for changes in how Cuba treats people it calls political prisoners. The amnesty is the biggest in a decade, but n
The latest Mario movie didn’t impress most viewers who walked in expecting fun. About half an hour in, many noticed something was off. Laughter was rare. Even a packed theater full of families stayed quiet. One die-hard fan in Mario gear nodded off before the first hour ended. Kids’ movies usually h
The Central and Southern Plains have faced many storms in recent weeks. After a few days of quiet, dry weather is coming. This break is rare for this time of year, but it will not last long. The weather center says that next week the region will stay dry for a short period. April usually b
The two teams’ weekend showdown will now finish earlier than planned. After the first game on Thursday night, officials decided to move the last two contests because rain was expected in Bryan‑College Station on Saturday. The revised schedule has a doubleheader on Friday, April 3. The first ga
"New studies show that a recent version of the SparkCat malware has slipped into apps on both iOS and Android stores. The program masquerades as everyday utilities—messaging tools, food delivery apps—and quietly scans users’ photo libraries for images that contain cryptocurrency wallet recovery phr
In a surprising twist, the city of Reno is linked to the birth of one of America’s biggest sports networks. A new documentary called “Sports Heaven: The Birth of ESPN” will air on Monday, April 6 at 5:30 p. m. on ESPN. The film tells the story of Bill Rasmussen, who dreamed up a 24‑hour sports chann
The CDC has stopped more than twenty lab tests. The pause is only for a short time. Officials say they are doing a routine check to keep tests accurate. The halted tests cover many diseases. Some can be done by private labs, like chickenpox and shingles. Others are rare, such as certain parasites o
