In recent years, Afghan women have stepped into the marketplace in numbers that surprise many observers. The official count of licensed business owners has risen from a few hundred to over ten thousand, according to local trade groups. This growth is part of an effort by the current regime to keep t
The idea that every child should have a personal tablet or laptop in school is catching on, but studies show this trend may actually hurt learning. Research across the globe finds that more screen time in classrooms links to lower scores in math, reading and science. One study even says that kids
Research shows about a third of young adults now spend over five hours a day on their phones, mostly watching videos and checking news—not talking to friends. Behind this habit is something called FOMO, or the fear of missing out, which makes people feel anxious if they step away from their screens.
A strong storm moved over the Midwest on June 17, pushing the FAA to halt all planes heading into Chicago O’Hare for safety. The pause lasted until 2:00 PM, then was replaced by a delay program that pushed later flights back by about 146 minutes on average. O’Hare is one of the busiest airports i
The Middle East’s biggest air carriers are slowly regaining their former rhythm after a four‑month clash that shook flight paths and airport schedules. Data from Flightradar24. com shows that overall Gulf airline traffic has climbed to about 82 % of the level seen just before hostilities began on
Data centers that run artificial‑intelligence programs are getting a lot of attention for the electricity and water they use. In 2023, U. S. facilities drew about 176 terawatt‑hours—roughly 4½ percent of the country’s total power. That sounds huge, but when you compare it to other big polluters, the
A recent conference held at BYU brought forward fresh ideas about how religious groups shape society, even for those who do not practice faith themselves. One speaker, a researcher from the University of Pennsylvania, explained that his studies show churches and other congregations act as engines of
Every year, tons of pesticides wash into rivers and lakes from farms and city streets. These chemicals, designed to kill weeds, mold, and bugs, don’t just vanish. They linger in the water, build up in fish bodies, and mess with how fish live and grow. Some pesticides break down quickly, but others s
Many people love the idea of sleeping next to their pets. It feels cozy and can even lower stress. But does it actually affect health or sleep quality? Experts say the answer isn’t simple. While some people sleep fine with pets, others wake up more tired. One study found that when dogs slept on beds
A storm moving up from the Gulf of Mexico is about to hit Louisiana hard. Forecasters say it could dump a foot of rain in some spots and push winds strong enough to knock down trees. Meanwhile up north, thunderstorms packing baseball-sized hail and 80 mph gusts are expected to slice through Illinois
