People often share personal stories to teach others and help them make choices. But how do we know if these stories are true? A study looked into this. It found that when someone tells a story with lots of details, people believe it more. They also feel more trusting and empathetic towards the story
New York City’s largest public health system has spent close to four million dollars on Palantir, a company known for its work with the Pentagon and ICE. The deal began in 2023, giving Palantir access to patient records so it can help hospitals track payments and boost revenue from Medicaid. C
In recent months, Representative Sharice Davids of Kansas has sparked speculation that she might run for the U. S. Senate against incumbent Republican Roger Marshall. The idea gained traction after Davids met with Senator Adam Schiff, a key figure in the Democratic Senate campaign machinery. This co
The Daytona 500 is one of the most famous races in sports, and it has a long history that starts in 1959. The first winner was Lee Petty, who drove an Oldsmobile and finished the race at an average speed of about 135 miles per hour. Petty was special because he was both the driver and the owner of h
"Three days after pulling off a surprise win at Illinois, Wisconsin pushed its way up the NCAA tournament rankings by blasting Michigan State 92‑71. The Badgers’ victory showed how powerful their new fast‑pace style can be, especially from beyond the arc. They’ve hit 15 or more threes in five games
The Calcano Da Silva brothers made history at the MIAA Division 5 track championships. Nathan Calcano Da Silva broke a meet record in the 300 meters, finishing in 34. 56 seconds. His brother, Aiden, was close behind, securing second place with a time of 34. 98 seconds. Aiden also earned a third-plac
Deep in Texas, there's a treasure trove of cotton types. Over 2, 500 of them sit in storage. Most need short days to grow. But some don't care about the daylight. These are the day-neutral landraces. Scientists found 186 of these unique types. They've been growing them for years to keep them diverse
Weather can be unpredictable, and staying informed is key to safety. The Storm Watch Plus app offers a lifetime subscription at a discounted price of $40, down from its usual $199. 99. This app is designed to help users track weather conditions in real time, making it easier to prepare for storms an
Maine's kids are struggling with reading, and it's a big deal. If they can't read well by the end of third grade, they're more likely to drop out of high school and live in poverty. The latest test scores show that 74% of Maine's fourth graders are behind. That's a huge number, and it's worrying bec
Researchers have long known that autoimmune diseases can raise the risk of heart problems. But what about brain bleeds? Specifically, a type called subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). It's rare but can be very serious. A recent study tried to find out if autoimmune diseases might play a role in causing S
