The fight against teen smoking has been a major win for public health, with high‑school cigarette use dropping from 30 % to just 1. 7 % in the last decade. Yet a new danger is quietly rising: flavored e‑cigarettes, or vapes. Today about 8 % of high‑schoolers vape regularly, and almost all of them ch
Ziggy Marley has been busy. He survived a pandemic, turned his dad’s life into film, and released an album of duets with big names. Now he wants a fresh start. He built a new studio in Los Angeles called Rebel Lion Studio. It lets him try out recording at 432 Hz, a frequency he feels is more natura
When a woman’s period stops, any bleeding afterward is a red flag that shouldn’t be ignored. Yet many Black women wait too long to see a doctor, especially those who were born in the United States versus those who immigrated. This lag can lead to worse outcomes for a serious disease called endometri
Studies show that about one in four high‑school students in the U. S. are bullied by classmates. The new research looks specifically at bullying that targets people because of their race, ethnicity, country of origin or religion. It also asks whether a school’s mix of different groups and its loca
Early detection of cancer is the most powerful tool anyone can use, and it works for everyone, not just those with a family history. A person who survived prostate cancer by getting checked early now knows how crucial timing is; waiting until the disease advances can change life dramatically. Col
Independence Hall is a small, plain room that feels like a quiet witness to history. It was the place where people decided America would be its own nation, and later where they agreed on the Constitution. The room has no fancy decorations; its simplicity reminds us that big ideas can come from
Lane Kiffin, the head coach of LSU football, has sparked a heated debate after making remarks about recruiting differences between his team and Ole Miss. The comments, which were first shared in an interview with Vanity Fair, suggest that Kiffin’s recruiting process is less affected by family concer
Many people spend hours scrolling through short clips that repeat endlessly on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. A recent study looked at how this habit affects the way people feel about time, as well as their emotions and excitement. Researchers followed 151 young adults over two weeks, asking t
People often ask if a computer chip gets slower with age. The truth isn’t a simple yes or no. A CPU or GPU doesn’t just drop 10 % of its speed after five years; it usually stays the same unless something else changes. When a system feels sluggish, dust buildup, old thermal paste, background programs
On Tuesday, Russia accused the United States of breaking its pledge to the United Nations by refusing a visa for a top Russian diplomat. The issue came up during a Security Council meeting led by China’s foreign minister, where Russia expected its deputy foreign minister, Alexander Alimov, to attend
