This story looks at the real reasons some young women in Nigeria put off using birth control. Most are between 15 and 24 — an age when surprises, either wanted or unwanted, can change entire futures. Scientists wanted to know what pushes these decisions. At first glance, money and location pop up. B
This week, two Supreme Court justices stood up and said the same thing: the court has no ties to politics. Justice Amy Coney Barrett spoke at a public event Monday, while Chief Justice John Roberts did the same Wednesday. Both claimed the court stays neutral and makes decisions based purely on law.
This weekend brings three fresh Apple TV picks that prove streaming services still know how to surprise viewers. A fast-rising crime drama called Unconditional lands on Friday with two episodes already dropping, pulling in viewers faster than critics caught on. Instead of waiting for reviews, audien
This weekend, you could drop forty bucks on a jazz show that’s really a fundraiser for a disease most people mix up with lupus. The headliner, a sax player named Merlon Devine, will blow notes for two hours starting at four o’clock in a converted space downtown. Doors open half an hour early, but do
This Mother's Day weekend in Maryland won’t be perfect sunshine, but it’s not all bad news either. The state has been dealing with tough drought conditions, so the forecasted rain over the next seven days is actually a relief. But timing matters if you're planning anything outdoors. Saturday looks
This grass isn’t just sitting around waiting to die—it’s actively planning its next move. Egyptian crowfoot grass, a tough C4 weed, doesn’t play fair with crops like rice or sugarcane. Scientists tested how this plant handles tough conditions like temperature swings, salty soil, and dry spells. Unde
This week offers some unusual underdog stories in sports. The Los Angeles Lakers, usually powerhouses, are heavy underdogs in their playoff matchup against Oklahoma City. Their odds would be the steepest LeBron James has ever faced in his career. Still, they managed to pull off a surprise first-roun
This November, Americans face a choice that could shape the next generation. Over the past few years, some leaders have pushed policies that weaken voting rights, attack free speech, and reward corruption. These moves mirror what happened in Hungary, where an elected leader slowly chipped away at de
This year, many workers at Coinbase faced an unexpected change when the company decided to let go of about 700 employees—around 14% of its team. The goal? Save money and shift focus toward using artificial intelligence to handle more tasks. But why now? The crypto market has been shrinking since pri
This week on Netflix, there’s enough fresh content to keep viewers busy for days. The streaming giant has dropped at least two brand-new shows, added a sci-fi series that was already trending, and given a true-crime hit a bigger stage. Between returning favorites and fresh faces, the lineup looks st
