The Academy Awards this year faces a fresh challenge: the ongoing conflict in Iran. Last year’s ceremony had to juggle the recent L. A. wildfires, and now the hosts must weave in a serious global issue while keeping the event entertaining. Conan O’Brien, stepping into his role as host again, explai
The Utah legislature has approved a bill that makes Good Friday a half‑day holiday for schools. The move is not about promoting any religion; it simply lets students and families who observe the day have time to attend services or reflect. The bill came after Christian leaders testified that many
A growing trend in China sees many young people decide to “lie flat, ” a choice that means stepping back from the race for success. Researchers have talked about how this decision can change mental health, but no one had put all the studies together in a single systematic review. To fill that gap, a
In many faith communities, church leaders are often the first people who listen when someone feels low. This is especially true in Canada’s Pentecostal Assemblies, where ministers serve a growing and diverse group of believers. A recent study asked 29 seasoned pastors to share their thoughts on m
Delton Technology (Guangzhou) plans to raise up to $423 million by selling 46 million H‑shares in Hong Kong. The maximum price per share is set at HK$71. 88, according to the company’s filing. The final pricing will be announced on March 19 and trading will start the next day. The move comes as a w
Micron Technology is shifting from old‑school memory chips to high‑bandwidth AI parts, a move that could change its future earnings. The company has already sold all of its 2026 high‑bandwidth memory (HBM) output under long‑term contracts, giving it a clear view of revenue and profit for the next
The tech services firm Cognizant, worth about $30. 1 billion, is a big player in the IT industry. It helps large companies upgrade their technology and improve customer service, especially in finance, health care, and retail. The company is headquartered in New Jersey but has a worldwide workforce.
A new team effort in Germany is turning the way we think about plastic waste. The project, called Smart Pyrolysis, brings together a chemical company and a research institute to make plastic recycling smarter. Instead of burning or dumping plastic, the plan is to heat it in a controlled way so
The study looks at how past torture affects medical visits for Syrian refugees living in Norway. It uses data from 2015 to 2024, drawn from national health records that track every visit to doctors and hospitals. The researchers first checked how often doctors recorded a “torture” diagnosis in
Patricia Cornwell has penned more than forty books that together have moved over a hundred and twenty million readers. A new film adaptation of her “Scarpetta” series, starring Nicole Kidman, just premiered on Amazon. In a recent interview she explained that her secret is simple: fear stops creati
