Back in the 1600s, science hit a wall because most researchers only trusted what their eyes and hands told them. They might say a fire feels warm because it’s warm, but they didn’t dig deeper into why the warmth itself mattered. This approach worked for objects but left human feelings—like why a sun
The United States plans to finalize a long‑term agreement with the Philippines about an economic security zone soon. A senior U. S. official said both sides have two years to finish the details after signing a pact last month. They will decide which industries get priority in the zone. The Philippi
The University of San Diego has kicked off construction on a brand‑new STEM building that will broaden its science and engineering courses. The new structure, called the Shiley STEM Initiative building, will house three floors of labs and classrooms in a 70, 000‑square‑foot space. Its construc
Chris Larsen, the man who turned a crypto startup into a multi‑billion dollar fortune, has made San Francisco his personal laboratory for rapid change. He does not sit in a boardroom and wait for policy to trickle through; he throws money at problems, then watches the results. His first big move
A fresh horror film called “Obosen” is getting ready for its first big test at the Cannes Film Festival. The movie, directed by Raya Martin, will be produced by the Philippine studio Rein Entertainment. In “Obosen, ” a police officer looks into strange vanishings in a small town. Her investigation t
A purple flag with a swastika fluttered over NYU’s Steinhardt School this week, sparking shock and anger. The symbol was paired with NYU’s name and a Star of David, making even the family whose name graces the building call the display “horrifying. ” The Steinhardts, known for big donations and supp
Islamic bioethics is a new field that still has many gaps. Most scholars rely on strict legal rules, but they rarely ask deeper moral questions or consider social realities. This approach leaves the discipline without strong ethical principles and makes its conclusions weak. The paper urges a retur
Every year, an event in New York City brings together accomplished women from different fields to celebrate more than just their achievements. The 2026 luncheon raised $1. 4 million for No Kid Hungry, a charity fighting childhood hunger across America. But it wasn’t just about money—it was about sho
Lawmakers in the Philippines will decide on Monday whether to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, a move that could block her 2028 presidential bid. The House Justice Committee last month found enough grounds for impeachment after activists accused her of misusing public money, building hidden weal
A husband-and-wife team once decided that real wealth doesn’t show up in bank statements. After launching a clothing brand, they quickly turned that belief into a brand worth millions. Their products—hoodies, hats, and similar items—are just the surface. The deeper message is about noticing what peo
