As people live longer, more daily tasks—from banking to doctor visits—are moving online. But many older adults face challenges keeping up with these changes. A recent look into their experiences shows mixed feelings about digital services. Some see them as helpful tools that make life easier. Others
Nine-year-old Zakaria Bel Qaid spent his last day alive doing something many kids love—playing outside with his sister. But a sudden accident changed everything when a tree collapsed onto the school playground in Melrose, leaving Zakaria critically injured. First responders rushed him and two others
Starting mid-May, Chinese companies trading in Hong Kong will have more options when picking auditors. The country’s finance and stock market watchdogs just greenlit RSM and Baker Tilly, two accounting firms based in China, to handle these audits. This move follows a 2025 decision to expand the list
AI is often sold as a magical solution—fast answers, easy profits, and endless possibilities. But that shiny image hides a messy truth. Behind the scenes, giant data centers hum with energy use that rivals small cities. They gobble up water like it’s unlimited, even as local supplies dry up. And the
The state is watching closely after three new measles cases were found this year. The numbers are part of a larger national trend, with more than 2, 200 cases last year and about 1, 800 so far this year. Maryland’s three infections all came from people who had traveled out of state or abroad. The f
The U. S. government recently took a sharp turn from its long fight against flavored vapes. For years, officials worked hard to block fruit and candy flavors, arguing they hook young users. Now, suddenly, the same agency that once banned over a million flavors has greenlit four new ones—all aimed at
Health teams in Pennsylvania are tracking a measles outbreak that started in Lebanon County, where 11 people have tested positive so far. Most of those infected hadn’t received their shots. Three people ended up in the hospital, though all have recovered now and no one is currently spreading the vir
The new trend of heated tobacco products (HTPs) has sparked debate about their safety. Some experts think they might be less harmful than regular cigarettes, but clear evidence is missing. A recent survey collected data from thousands of smokers across the country to see how people feel about the
People online keep shouting about peptides – tiny chemicals that promise muscle, skin and even extra years. They’re sold in pills, powders or creams without a prescription, and influencers brag that they can fix anything. Yet most of these peptides are unapproved by the FDA, and research on their sa
Big investors are changing how people buy crypto, not by trading coins directly, but through exchange-traded funds. These ETFs act like a bridge, letting traditional traders join the crypto world without dealing with wallets or exchanges. In places where buying Bitcoin directly is banned, ETFs offer
