The idea that “all men are created equal” has long puzzled students. Why would a man who owned slaves write such words? The question shows real curiosity, not ridicule. Teachers often hear this. Many founders signed a document that denied rights to slaves, women, and other groups. The gap between t
Scientists are looking beyond the brain to find clues about mental health. They think that tiny changes in the eye’s retina might signal a higher chance of feeling depressed or anxious. Using a device called optical coherence tomography, researchers scan the retina for patterns that could be linked
The Yankees star Aaron Judge has been diagnosed with a stress fracture in his right first rib, the same spot that hurt him back in 2019. A sports medicine expert says he could miss anywhere from one to three months of play, depending on how fast the bone heals. The injury is tricky because power hi
After China lifted its strict COVID rules, many teens faced new daily habits. Researchers wondered if these changes mattered for mental health. They grouped teens by their routines—like how much they ate, slept, and used screens—and looked for patterns. The goal was to see if certain lifestyle clus
For years, the idea of energy independence has been sold as a badge of national pride—an image of America shielded from foreign powers and market swings. But the reality is far messier. Even though the U. S. now produces more oil and gas than ever, that energy isn’t really under American control. Th
In a Tuesday primary, voters in New Mexico chose the Democratic and Republican candidates for governor while the state’s economy felt a fresh boost from higher oil prices. The surge in global oil costs, linked to the conflict in Iran, has increased state revenue and enabled programs such as universa
Companies are learning that old ways of planning for problems aren’t enough when AI runs most decisions. The idea is to move from “backup” plans that wait for a failure to create parallel, independent systems that keep working no matter what. Because AI workloads spread across many clouds and
A study at one faith‑based college in the United States collected data from faculty, staff and students during late 2021 to early 2022. Researchers used three established questionnaires: one for burnout, one for anxiety and depression, and a short tool that measures how often people attend services,
Olympic View Montessori in Edmonds, Washington, shows a different way to teach. The school’s owner and director says the key idea is to see each child as a unique learner, not just a number on a test. Instead of pushing everyone to hit the same age‑based milestones, the classroom changes to fit wher
Brian Armstrong, the head of Coinbase, just announced that users can now have their salaries sent straight into the platform. The move follows a request from a user back in January 2025, and Armstrong confirmed the feature is live on the company’s app. With this new tool, a paycheck or any chosen
