When wildfires hit Southern California, the NBA had to press pause on some big games. The Lakers and Clippers had two Saturday matches postponed: Lakers vs. Spurs at Crypto. com Arena and Clippers vs. Hornets at Intuit Dome. The league wants to make sure no emergency resources are taken away from fi
Ever wondered why some democracies are struggling? A big part of the problem might be the gap between the rich and the poor. In countries where income inequality is high, democracy seems to weaken over time. This isn't just a theory; a recent study looked at many different countries and found that i
CES 2025 brought us a sneak peek into the future of tech. From robots that can tackle household chores to smart gadgets that make life easier, we saw it all. Robots were a big deal. We're not just talking about fancy models that can do tricks. There were practical bots like the Roborock Saros Z70 r
In the world of emergency medicine, doctors are always looking for ways to improve how they spot patients at risk. One way they're trying to do this is by adding new measurements to an existing system called the National Early Warning Score (NEWS2). This system helps them figure out if a patient mig
You know how ghosts can show up in your MRI scans, making it hard to see what's really going on? This happens due to something called Nyquist ghosting. A clever trick called dual-polarity readout can fix this, but it usually takes twice as long. Researchers have found a way to make this trick work f
"Only God Forgives" is a unique neo-noir crime thriller that has been both praised and criticized since its release in 2013. Directed by Nicolas Winding Refn and starring Ryan Gosling, the film is currently available for free streaming on Prime Video and Tubi. Despite its mixed reviews, the movie ha
The Supreme Court is set to review a piece of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that makes certain preventive care services free. This includes HIV medications, heart statins, and cancer screenings. The challenge comes from a Texas business and some individuals who argue that the way these services are
Wildfires in California have been causing a lot of trouble, and it's not just homes and forests that are being affected. Even anime fans are feeling the heat, thanks to delays at Crunchyroll. The popular anime streaming service, based in San Francisco, is dealing with some serious weather conditions
Imagine you're living in China and your family switches from traditional cooking methods to cleaner fuels. What happens? Well, a lot! A study shows that a small increase in using clean cooking fuels can boost a country's total household income by billions. In China, this means an extra $37 billion a
The NFL’s Vikings and Rams game had a change of venue due to wildfires, causing betting lines to shift. Originally, Minnesota was favored by 1. 5 points at DraftKings. After moving from SoFi Stadium in L. A. to Arizona, the line changed, now favoring the Vikings by 2. 5 points. The relocation from
