"New studies show that a recent version of the SparkCat malware has slipped into apps on both iOS and Android stores. The program masquerades as everyday utilities—messaging tools, food delivery apps—and quietly scans users’ photo libraries for images that contain cryptocurrency wallet recovery phr
In a surprising twist, the city of Reno is linked to the birth of one of America’s biggest sports networks. A new documentary called “Sports Heaven: The Birth of ESPN” will air on Monday, April 6 at 5:30 p. m. on ESPN. The film tells the story of Bill Rasmussen, who dreamed up a 24‑hour sports chann
The world faces a rising tide of obesity, prompting scientists to search for safer alternatives to surgery and drugs. One promising approach is whole‑body cryostimulation, or “cryotherapy, ” where people sit in a chamber that drops temperatures to near‑freezing for just a few minutes. Researchers wa
In Tennessee, a high‑school senior began betting on games after seeing flashy ads that promised easy money. He spent his birthday cash on a single wager and quickly escalated to larger bets, only to find that losses piled up. The experience made him stop and worry about addiction. The problem is wi
Caroline Dubois has carved a path that echoes the bold steps of Ronda Rousey and Serena Williams. In her early years, she disguised herself as a boy to train in boxing because girls were barred from the sport. This daring move paid off, leading her to a gold medal at the 2018 Youth Olympics and pa
The CDC has stopped more than twenty lab tests. The pause is only for a short time. Officials say they are doing a routine check to keep tests accurate. The halted tests cover many diseases. Some can be done by private labs, like chickenpox and shingles. Others are rare, such as certain parasites o
Scientists say that the key to unlocking how autism works lies in studying real human brains, but most people don’t know that brain donation is a separate process from regular organ donation. In a recent survey of just over a thousand Americans, only about 15 percent knew that being an organ donor
In a shocking turn of events, a former teacher from Williams Memorial Elementary has been taken into custody on charges related to child cruelty. The incident, which took place in late February, involved a seven‑year‑old boy who reportedly was left to remain soiled and then physically pushed into a
A lot of famous faces marked another year on April 3. Among them, Alec Baldwin celebrated his 68th birthday after hosting “SNL” in 2017. Eddie Murphy, who grew up with the middle name Regan, turned 65, while Australian actor Ben Mendelsohn reached 57. The list also highlights Jennie Garth, now 54, w
The brain has a special wall called the blood‑brain barrier that keeps harmful things out. In diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, this wall gets damaged and lets troublemakers in, which makes the brain hurt more. New tiny machines called nanoparticles are learning how to fix that wall and bri
