A new pocket-sized scanner could bring eye exams to places where people usually skip them—like drugstores or bus stops. Made by scientists in Japan, this AI helper spots cloudy lenses (cataracts) and pressure problems (glaucoma) in just a few minutes. Most high-tech eye gear costs thousands and live
Palantir’s latest dip reflects a broader tech slump, where only one sector managed to rise out of eleven. The company, known for its data tools, isn’t immune to the downturn, even though it’s doing better than most tech peers today. Its stock sits below key averages like the 20-day and 100-day movin
Hologic’s stock hit a year-high of $76. 07 recently, but the real story isn’t just the price—it’s the $18. 3 billion takeover by Blackstone and TPG that’s about to make the company private. The deal, expected to close by April 7, leaves investors with a simple choice: stick around for a possible bon
Texas leaders are squaring off over a big idea that could reshape what students read in public schools. A recent state law asked educators to pick one book or passage for every grade, from kindergarten through high school. Out of hundreds of suggestions, several come straight from the Bible. Little
New York’s state budget is late again this year, but no one seems shocked. Lawmakers have grown used to missing deadlines—this is the fifth year in a row. Instead of rushing to finish, many took a two-week holiday during Passover and Easter, leaving essential work for later. One Democratic senator e
Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz often grab headlines, but one place keeps popping up in the middle of the drama: Kharg Island. This small but critical piece of land in the Persian Gulf isn’t just another dot on the map—it’s where a huge chunk of the world’s oil moves through a single terminal.
New York’s governor gave a big boost to local celebrations for the 2026 World Cup. A total of more than $371, 000 will be split among 12 community projects in seven parts of the state. The money comes from a $500, 000 grant program that aims to spread the World Cup’s excitement beyond the main
A recent study put a new online game to the test. The game, called MedQuiz, was designed to help health students remember medical terms faster. Sixty undergraduates from different health programs were split into two groups: one group received normal classroom lessons, while the other played MedQuiz
A California dairy has pulled its cheddar products after health officials tied them to a recent E. coli outbreak that sickened nine people across three states. The firm, RAW FARM LLC, agreed to the recall “under protest, ” insisting it was not responsible for the illnesses. The move comes after week
A new kind of helper is creeping into many doctor offices. It listens to the conversation between a patient and their physician, then writes down what was said in a few seconds. The idea is to free doctors from typing and let them focus on talking. Some clinics already use these tools. One family d
