Russian President Vladimir Putin broke tradition by publicly celebrating Donald Trump’s 80th birthday over the phone last weekend. The Kremlin confirmed the call lasted nearly an hour, a rare moment where the two leaders focused on personal well-wishes rather than geopolitical disputes. Putin called
Every year, studies get taken back from journals after mistakes or bad behavior are found. But digging into why retractions happen often gets ignored. Most research on this topic just counts how many papers get pulled without asking tough questions about the system itself. A closer look shows someth
Turning 80 years old might seem like a milestone that slows people down, but for Donald Trump, it’s just another year of staying busy. While media outlets focus on his age, they often miss the bigger picture: many people today are working well into their late years, and that’s not necessarily a prob
Healthcare debates often get stuck in political battles, but Alzheimer's research shouldn't be one of them. The disease doesn't care about political labels—it steals memories, independence, and years of life from both patients and their families. In Maine, where nearly 1 in 6 seniors has Alzheimer's
Back in 2009, Facebook changed how people saw the internet. It swapped a simple list of posts for a system that showed what was popular instead of what was new. Other platforms like Twitter and YouTube followed, all chasing the same goal: keep users scrolling for as long as possible. The result wasn
Los Angeles’ downtown district has landed at the bottom of global rankings for vibrancy and beauty, according to a recent urban study. While cities like Madrid and Chicago score high for lively downtowns with active nightlife and engaged communities, LA’s central area falls short. Surveys reveal onl
Tech companies today often talk about doing good with AI. But real courage comes when they have to turn down big money for the wrong reasons. One AI firm, Anthropic, recently did something bold. It refused a Pentagon demand to remove limits on how its AI tools could be used. This happened when the
Investing in tech stocks isn’t about betting on today’s hottest gadgets. It’s about spotting companies that adapt fast. Some tech giants thrive on change, while others get left behind. But the good news? The market’s big enough for multiple winners. Smart investing isn’t about guesswork. It’s about
Switzerland just held a big vote on whether to set a hard limit of 10 million people in the country, a move pushed hard by the biggest party in government. The idea was simple: cap growth to protect Swiss life. But voters across the 26 cantons didn’t buy it. Nearly 54 percent rejected the plan, even
A major outdoor event at the White House was set to air a UFC match live, but the Weather Channel spoiled the mood with gloomy forecasts. Their warning of storms, intense humidity, and endless bugs made the gathering sound like a survival challenge rather than a party. Wind chill from Washington’s o
