When we look at the brain, we see a big system made of many small parts that talk to each other. Scientists want to know what happens when a single part is poked or stimulated. Do the changes stay local, or do they ripple through the whole network? Most experiments have focused on average r
ADT has just bought a startup that can tell when people are moving around inside a house, using Wi‑Fi signals instead of cameras. The purchase cost about $170 million and will be added to ADT’s future security products by 2027. The company that sold the tech, Origin AI, works with algorithms that
The White House is set to host a gathering of top tech leaders next week, where the aim is to get big companies like Amazon, Google’s parent Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, and others to agree to pay for the electricity that powers their massive data centers. The event is scheduled for March 4 and will b
The U. S. Department of Education is moving more of its duties to other federal bodies, a shift that could reshape how schools receive help and funding. Under new deals, the Health and Human Services (HHS) agency will manage certain grant programs that currently provide money for school safety and c
The U. S. government has asked its foreign representatives to oppose new rules that would limit how American technology companies handle people’s personal data abroad. A letter from the State Department, dated February 18 and signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, warned that such restrictions c
Taylor Tomlinson began her career on church stages, a path few in comedy take. At 16 she was already performing for congregations, honing jokes that were later considered harsh by her own standards. Ten years on the road, she grew into a top‑grossing touring comedian and even hosted a late‑night sho
Compassion is often praised for encouraging good deeds and boosting mental well‑being. But what happens inside us when someone shows us care? This question has not been studied much. Researchers plan to gather all available studies on the social and emotional impact of receiving compassion.
The U. S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against UCLA, claiming the university fostered an environment hostile to Jewish and Israeli faculty and staff. The suit cites violations of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex or national
In Douglas County, a new rule was approved that tells most retail shops in the unincorporated areas to tell law‑enforcement when someone steals from them. The county changed the original plan, which had set fines up to $1, 000 for businesses that didn’t report a theft. Instead of penalties, the deci
Orangeburg leaders held a “Safety First” chat to let residents voice worries about safety and ask questions. The meeting happened just weeks after a shooting at South Carolina State University that killed two people and hurt another. An 18‑year‑old was arrested for the crime. City officials
