Business owners in Maine have long complained about the high costs of swipe fees. A former entrepreneur who helped local shops sell gift cards has seen how these charges eat into profits. He sold his company but kept the lessons learned. Now he urges lawmakers to reject a new bill that would let cr
A U. S. politician recently traveled to Mexico for a non-traditional health procedure. Marjorie Taylor Greene, known for her strong opinions, visited Puerto Vallarta with her fiancé last weekend. They chose stem cell therapy through IV drips, claiming it helps with aging and overall wellness. Greene
Nurses often work in fast-moving environments where many demands collide at once. They must quickly decide which patient needs attention first, which medicine to give next, or which chart to update. For new nurses, this constant juggling can feel overwhelming because every second counts. While some
Financial experts often worry about stock markets, interest rates, and trade wars—but the bigger threat might be invisible. A new study shows how collapsing ecosystems could quietly sink economies, especially in countries already struggling with debt. Researchers built a first-of-its-kind model to r
Scientists watched bubbles behave like kids in a crowded hallway when ultrasound waves and flowing liquid were applied together. Instead of floating freely, the bubbles split into two groups. Some clustered and jiggled intensely, bumping into each other and merging. Others stayed almost still, locke
Over 100 young minds from 28 schools across Staten Island gathered recently at Borough President’s Hall of Science for an event that proves innovation isn’t just for adults. Instead of prizes for top projects, the focus stayed on sharing ideas freely. Students showed off experiments ranging from sim
Thailand’s political world got a surprise this week when former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra learned he won’t finish his remaining jail time. After months of legal back-and-forth, King Maha Vajiralongkorn approved royal pardons for prisoners—including Thaksin—marking Queen Suthida’s birthday. J
Across Chicago’s northern suburbs, nurses at four hospitals are fighting more than just long shifts—they’re battling their employer over how workers should have a say in their jobs. Nearly 3, 000 nurses at Endeavor Health hospitals like Evanston, Skokie, and Glenbrook have been openly organizing sin
Microsoft recently introduced Scout, an AI assistant that can handle phone calls, read emails, and organize schedules without needing constant supervision. This is part of a new group of AI tools called "Autopilot, " which work independently instead of just helping users like older assistants did. S
The head of a major U. S. science organization recently warned that America’s research powerhouse is running on empty. After a year of chaotic changes in science funding and leadership, many experts feel uncertain about the future. Large numbers of skilled researchers have left the country, while th
