Thirty years have passed since the Oklahoma City bombing, the worst domestic attack in U. S. history. On a recent Saturday, former President Bill Clinton returned to the city to honor the victims and support those still affected. Clinton was in office when the tragedy struck on April 19, 1995. A tru
Parents' speech to their babies changes a lot as the little ones grow. This isn't just about what they say, but how they say it. The way parents speak to their babies, known as infant-directed speech, is full of ups and downs in pitch and volume. This helps babies pay attention, feel calm, and under
Triple H's induction into the WWE Hall of Fame was the highlight of the 2025 ceremony. It was a moment that fans had been eagerly anticipating. The event took place over two days, April 18th and 19th, with Triple H's speech being the main attraction. The speech began three hours and fifteen minutes
Creating speech from text is a big deal. It's used in many things, like virtual assistants and audiobooks. But making it sound natural and realistic can be tough. It usually needs a lot of data from different speakers. This data helps the model learn and improve. But gathering and using this data ca
Tracking the ups and downs of bipolar disorder is a tough job for mental health teams. Speech is a window into a person's mind. It reveals their feelings, thoughts, and experiences. This is why speech patterns are so important when checking in on someone with bipolar disorder. A recent study exp
A federal judge in Vermont is considering a case that has sparked significant controversy. The judge is looking into the detention and transfer of a Turkish student from Tufts University. Rümeysa Öztürk was arrested by U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents near her home in Massachus
Nine years have passed since the declaration of a public health emergency due to toxic drugs in British Columbia. The province has seen over 16, 000 deaths linked to these dangerous substances. This grim milestone was marked by a rally outside the legislature, where families and advocates gathered t
In spaces filled with noise, grasping spoken words is tough. Listeners often rely on visual cues to make sense of what is being said. This is why lip-reading is a thing. The Audiovisual True-to-Life Assessment of Auditory Rehabilitation (AVATAR) is a tool designed to test how well people understa
A recent ruling in Louisiana has given the green light for the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil. This decision is part of a larger effort to clamp down on pro-Palestinian activities on college campuses across the United States. Khalil, a Columbia University alumnus and legal permanent resident, is now
The US government is trying to kick out a student who spoke up about a controversial topic. Mahmoud Khalil is a graduate student at Columbia University. He was vocal about Israel's actions towards Palestinians and the Gaza war. The government wants to send him away because of his beliefs. The gover
