A recent study from Duhok, Iraq, looked at how well ultrasound can spot fat buildup in the liver and what that tells us about a person’s health. Researchers focused on adults who have metabolic dysfunction‑associated steatotic liver disease, the new name for what was once called non‑alcoholic fat
A new video shows nine‑year‑old Frances Neeleman mixing a pink electrolyte powder into water, a simple act that could signal the start of a larger trend for the family brand. The clip was filmed in the Neeleman home kitchen, with no background music—just the natural sounds of a domestic scene. Th
A Florida state biologist received a payment of $485, 000 after she was dismissed from the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for posting criticism on social media. The settlement covered legal fees of $210, 000 and was based on her First Amendment right as a government employee. The case
Scientists let AI programs run tiny towns for two weeks to see what happens when machines decide everything. Each AI was given a town, ten robot citizens, and tools to build houses, libraries, and police stations. They could also vote on rules. One model, Claude, kept everyone alive and stopped all
People who suffer from chronic ankle instability often face problems with muscle control, which can lead to repeated injuries. A new study looked at whether applying vibration directly to the calf muscles could quickly strengthen those muscles and improve how they fire during movement. The researche
The quiz this week asked readers about a mix of politics, entertainment and local news. It began with a question on former First Lady Jill Biden’s worries about President Joe Biden during an important public appearance. Another prompt brought up actor Russell Crowe, who had a heated exchange outside
Asia is no longer the “latecomer” in digital money. The region’s governments are turning crypto from a speculative fad into everyday finance, using stablecoins for payments, remittances and treasury work. In 2025, Asia moved $12. 5 trillion in stablecoin transactions—more than any other part of th
The U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has asked a judge to undo the $5 million fine it slapped on Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange run by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss. The twins are well‑known donors to Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign, and the fine was originally imposed last year du
Every time a leader visits the Vatican, people wonder what to bring. Pope Leo XIV, who took office last year, has become the latest recipient of a wide range of presents. Some gifts are extravagant and symbolic; others come from hometown pride or personal hobbies. In Chicago, the mayor and a city d
Nishesh Basavareddy grew up in the United States, but his story is rooted in family values that began long before he stepped onto a tennis court. His parents, who left Andhra Pradesh in 1999, brought with them a strong work ethic and humility that shaped Nishesh from the start. These lessons taught
