Vaping was once seen as a cool way to quit smoking, but it's not as safe as people thought. Many adults who vape still smoke cigarettes, and teens who never smoked are getting addicted to nicotine through vaping. About 11 million Americans vape regularly. While vapes are considered less harmful than
The stock market is taking a breather on Wednesday, staying close to its peak levels. After a couple of days of big gains, investors are now wondering if the recent surge will continue. The S&P 500 is just a hair away from its all-time high, while the Dow Jones is down a bit, and the Nasdaq is up sl
California is stuck in a money fight. The state just approved a huge $325 billion budget, but the arguments are far from over. Lawmakers have until Friday to finalize things before the new budget kicks in on July 1. Proposition 36 is one of the big fights. Voters approved it last year. It's about b
Ironheart, the new Marvel series, has landed on Disney+ with a mix of praise and criticism. Right now, it has a 72% score on Rotten Tomatoes, which is considered "Fresh" but not outstanding. This puts it in the same range as other recent Marvel shows like Echo (70%) and She-Hulk (79%). However, it's
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is in chaos. The recent overhaul of the committee by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has raised eyebrows and concerns. All 17 previous members were replaced with eight new ones, some of whom have questionable exp
In a bold move, legal representatives from over 20 states and Washington, D. C. , have taken the Trump administration to court. Their target? Billions of dollars in funding cuts that hit everything from crime prevention to food security and scientific research. The lawsuit, filed in Boston, is a di
The universe is full of mysteries, and one of the biggest is dark matter. Scientists have been trying to figure out what it is for a long time. Recently, a particle called the axion has become a hot topic. It was first thought of to solve problems with the strong nuclear force, but now it's being co
Iran's government has taken a bold step by cutting off internet access nationwide. They say it's to shield the country from cyber threats, especially from Israel. The move comes after hackers targeted key systems like banks and cryptocurrency exchanges. The government claims these attacks could disr
Swedish mental health workers play a big role in how people who hurt themselves get help. Their views can make or break the care these individuals receive. Past research has shown that training can change these views, but the effects of gender and work experience are not clear. Most studies use surv
The NBA Draft 2025 is creating quite a buzz, with Cooper Flagg leading the pack. This event is set to take place in Brooklyn, New York, at the Barclays Center. While the draft isn't as popular as the NFL Draft for betting, it still has its fair share of excitement. Cooper Flagg, a standout player f
