A new study shows that kids across the U. S. are not doing as well now as they were before the pandemic. The report, released by a nonprofit that focuses on child and family health, looks at four big areas: money, school, health, and home life. The overall score for child well‑being went down fro
The British Prime Minister plans to stop children under 16 from using certain social media sites that can be harmful. He will still let them use safer apps, but the list of banned platforms will grow. The decision follows talks with parents who have lost loved ones to online dangers and studies from
The Knoxville Smokies finished a four‑game stretch against the Birmingham Barons with a 7‑4 victory that secured them the series. A solid outing from starter Brooks Caple, who went five innings, helped keep the Barons at bay. Jefferson Rojas and Owen Ayers each had multi‑hit games, contributing four
Law firms are quietly adding AI tools to their toolbox, not to replace lawyers, but to handle the grunt work. Back in 2021, a major car company needed to check new software features for legal risks in over 100 countries. Instead of flying in lawyers from each location—a costly and slow process—the f
The Ethereum network keeps humming along, handling around two million transactions daily without missing a beat. Yet behind the scenes, shifts are happening at the Ethereum Foundation. Some see staff moving on and budgets tightening as bad news. Others argue it's more about reshaping roles than slip
Investors often rely on expert opinions to guide their choices. Two tech companies, C3ai and Plexus, recently received mixed reviews from analysts. C3ai, a company working on artificial intelligence software, saw its stock value drop to $10. 43 last Friday. Most experts suggest selling, with an aver
Scientists have a new trick for counting rare iridium atoms without breaking them. Instead of dissolving the metal or heating it, they fire protons at iridium samples inside a small accelerator. When a proton brushes past an iridium nucleus, the nucleus wobbles and releases a burst of gamma rays. Ea
The town of Munster is taking small steps toward possibly welcoming data centers to a former golf course site. Developers want to adjust current plans to include these facilities, which store and manage huge amounts of digital information. Right now, the area is set aside for tech and research busin
Americans often debate whether leaders prioritize the nation or themselves. Some argue that personal loyalty overshadows national interest. For example, tax records reveal a pattern of questionable financial behavior. While past presidents released their tax returns as a standard practice, one recen
A show that mixes crime with comedy isn’t easy to pull off. Breaking Bad managed it by balancing tension with humor, especially through Jesse Pinkman’s sharp one-liners and Walt’s awkward attempts at suburban normalcy. Weeds took a different path, starting as a dark satire of suburban life before sh
