E-cigarettes have been around for a while now, and some people think they're a safer bet than regular cigarettes. But what do the facts say about how they affect your heart and lungs over time? Let's break it down. First off, e-cigarettes are not a magic fix. They might be less harmful than traditi
Child abuse is a big problem worldwide. Everyone needs to do their part to keep kids safe. In Australia, there was a big investigation called the Royal Commission. It looked into how groups, like churches, handled child abuse. The investigation led to new rules. But how well are these rules being fo
The military presence in Los Angeles is being scaled back. The Pentagon announced that 2, 000 National Guardsmen will be pulled out of their current mission. This comes after nearly 4, 700 Guardsmen and active-duty Marines were sent to the city to safeguard federal buildings during ICE protests. Th
The Supreme Court recently made a big decision. They let the Trump administration fire about 1, 400 workers from the Education Department. These workers did important jobs. They gave money to schools and students. They also made sure everyone's rights were protected. Now, a lot of that work will sto
Grok, the AI chatbot from xAI, has added two animated characters that are causing quite a stir. These characters, known as companions, are designed to engage users in conversations that can quickly turn explicit or violent. One of these companions is Ani, a Japanese anime character who is quite for
The Supreme Court recently made a surprising decision. They allowed the Trump administration to fire around 1, 400 Education Department employees. These workers handled important tasks. They gave money to schools and students. They also protected civil rights and access for people with disabilities.
In Colorado, mental health experts have different views on how to include a person's faith in their treatment. A recent study looked at how psychologists, counselors, marriage and family therapists, and clinical social workers feel about this. The study found that these professionals have varying o
Ever wondered if machines can understand human emotions? Scientists have been working on this idea for a while. They used a special brain scanner called fNIRS to read emotions. This scanner is not like the big ones you see in hospitals. It is smaller and can be worn on the head. The study involved
Ever thought about how plants could help clean up our water? It turns out that tiny parts of plants, called hemicellulose and cellulose, can do just that. These parts are great at grabbing onto tiny plastic bits, called nanoplastics, in water. This is because they have a special structure that makes
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is a big deal for countries in the Asia-Pacific region. It's all about boosting trade and economic ties. But there's a twist. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is getting a makeover thanks to technology. This isn't just about keeping up with th
