The brain is a busy place, always working to keep you alert or help you sleep. It turns out that special cells called astrocytes play a big role in this switch. These cells are like tiny helpers in the brain. They talk to other brain cells using chemicals called neurotransmitters. One important neur
In the US, many people are at risk of losing their health insurance, especially those on Medicaid. This issue, known as insurance churn, has been a problem for a while. Even after the Affordable Care Act helped more people get coverage, the risk of losing insurance is still high. The COVID-19 pande
In the middle of the COVID-19 storm, one person stood out. Saint Hung, the head of a financial tech company in New York City, did something amazing. He and his team helped over 35, 000 Asian American-owned businesses stay afloat. They did this by giving out protective gear, financial advice, digital
Taiwan is facing a serious problem with its military reserves. A recent scandal involving celebrities dodging the draft has brought attention to the issue. Authorities have charged 28 people for helping 24 men avoid military service by faking medical conditions. This includes actors, influencers, an
Taiwan has recently taken a firm stance in the ongoing US-China trade war by joining the crackdown on Huawei. This move has not only put a strain on the already tense relationship between China and Taiwan but also highlighted the broader implications of the trade war on global technology. The decis
A recent NATO summit saw a big change in how member countries plan to handle defense spending. The U. S. pushed for this change, and many countries agreed to increase their defense budgets. This move is seen as a way to strengthen the alliance and share the burden more fairly. The summit was a big
Ace Bailey might not have picked Utah first, but Utah sure picked him. The Utah Jazz made it clear they wanted Bailey, a standout from Rutgers, even if he had other teams in mind. The Jazz team leaders, Austin Ainge and Ryan Smith, saw Bailey as the best player available. They didn't let reports ab
Senate Republicans are in a tough spot after the parliamentarian rejected a key part of their bill. This part was about limiting how states could get more Medicaid money. The ruling is a big problem for Republicans. They wanted to use this money to fund tax cuts. Now, they have to change the bill or
Google has brought back its AI-powered search feature in Google Photos, but this time with a faster response time. The feature, known as "Ask Photos, " allows users to search for images using natural language queries. For example, you can ask it to find photos of "dogs" or "beach" and it will show y
In a world where typing rules, Pennsylvania is pushing to bring back an old-school skill: cursive writing. The state's House of Representatives recently passed a bill that would make cursive a must-learn for all elementary students, both in public and private schools. The vote was a landslide, with
