Dating apps have a big problem with bots posing as real people. Now Tinder is trying something new to fix that. Instead of just trusting users to say they're real, it wants proof. Eye scans can show someone is human, not software. Other companies are also fighting fake accounts this way. Over $300 m
Virginia hosts the world’s biggest cluster of data centers, a stretch known as “Data Center Alley. ” The region grew because it sits close to Washington, D. C. , offers cheap land, and has long‑standing tax breaks. Today, most of these facilities are in Loudoun, Prince William and Fairfax counties,
In the northwest corner of Oakland County, a historic dam built in 1840 is at the center of growing worries. The Stiff’s Mill Pond, located near a 1901 home owned by Gary Helton and Tina Hembree, has risen after heavy rain this month. The couple’s property sits on a hill close to the dam, which is o
In the Iguaçu National Park, researchers collected blood from 73 coatis across three locations. They used PCR tests to look for DNA from several tick‑borne bacteria and parasites: Anaplasma, Ehrlichia, Borrelia, and piroplasms. Almost half of the animals—about 48%—showed Anaplasma DNA, while n
Frankie’s Fun Park, a beloved spot for families in North Charleston since 1990, is set to open its doors again this summer after a big makeover. The new design adds an 18, 875‑square‑foot arcade and upgrades the existing buildings, giving visitors more games and better food spots. A highlight of
Families across Iran are juggling remote learning for their children while managing jobs, all under the shadow of a fragile ceasefire that ended airstrikes but left daily life unsettled. A finance manager in Tehran now brings her 7‑year‑old son to the office, where he attends online classes while
Grand Rapids is planning to raise up to $35 million through bonds for a new fire training facility. The city’s commission recently approved a notice that starts a 45‑day period where residents can petition for a public vote on the bond. If no one challenges it, the commission will need to pass a fin
In many parts of Rwanda, people rarely talk about the final moments of life. Even though the government wants to give patients comfort when they are very ill, conversations about dying and caring for those who are near death still stay hidden. Cancer patients often pass away alone or in pain beca
The idea that some dogs are simply “difficult” is misleading. A lot of the traits people find annoying—like constant barking or high energy—were once useful for jobs such as herding or guarding. When a dog that was bred to chase cattle is left alone in an apartment, its natural instincts can feel
Alix Earle and Alex Cooper’s public clash wasn’t just one bad moment—it was months of growing frustration. The trouble started long before their split, with Earle feeling pushed around after their podcast partnership began. Earle had already built her own following before joining forces with Cooper,
