In the heart of Washington, the White House press briefing room is a place where seating isn't just about comfort, it's about clout. The front row is for the big shots from major networks, while the back is where smaller outlets sit. Recently, the Trump administration decided to mix things up. One
Welcome to the debut of Grant Ellis's season of The Bachelor! After a tough few months, we're all craving something straightforward. Grant seems like just the guy to deliver that. He’s a bit like your favorite snack on a lazy afternoon. Grant is all about finding a wife and starting a family AS
This week, NYC's schools top official, Melissa Aviles-Ramos, didn't show up to a crucial meeting about supporting migrant students. The meeting was about ensuring all students are welcome and safe, regardless of immigration status. Her absence has raised eyebrows and led to whispers that Mayor Adams
Forty years ago, the term Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) was coined. Today, it’s known as a specific kind of mood disorder. In the American Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition (DSM-V), seasonality is listed as a specifier for both recurrent depression and Major De
Have you ever wondered why some people get really sick from COVID-19 while others barely notice it? A lot has to do with our genes. Scientists looked into how changes in two genes, FAS and FASL, affect how severe COVID-19 can be and if it leads to long-term symptoms. These genes play a role in T-cel
Ever wished you could rewind time and change things? Well, Target wants to do just that with their diversity efforts. The retail giant recently announced they’re ending their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) program. This is big news, especially for the LGBTQ+ community and organizers of the T
Did you know that friends can make a big difference in how cyberbullying affects your mental health? A recent study looked into this by asking students from elementary, middle, and high schools about their experiences with cyberbullying and depression. They also checked how close these students felt
The AI industry is moving at lightning speed, and researchers are feeling the heat. They're pulled in all directions, trying to keep up with intense competition and the constant pressure to produce. Tech giants like OpenAI and Google are in a fierce race, announcing new tools and models at a dizzyin
It's been around 15 years since the introduction of the NOVA food-processing classification. Originally designed to pinpoint ultra-processed foods linked to noncommunicable diseases, NOVA has a broader scope that aligns with sustainable nutrition. But how well does NOVA fit with other indicators of
Imagine flying to your home country only to be greeted by a military judge. That's what happened to Layal al-Ekhtiar, a Lebanese journalist working for Al-Arabiya in Dubai. She was questioned for interviewing an Israeli military spokesperson in October 2023, during the Hamas-Israel war. This intervi
