AV

Advertisement
Dec 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tech's New Helper: How Apple's Live Translation Made a Tokyo Trip Easier

A trip to Tokyo last fall led to an unexpected discovery. A person who barely knew Japanese found themselves understanding a Buddhist temple ceremony. This was not magic. It was Apple's Live Translation feature at work. The person had tried to learn some Japanese before the trip. But standing in a

reading time less than a minute
Dec 26 2025HEALTH

How Food Choices and Habits Shape Your Body

A recent study took a close look at how what we eat and how we eat it affects our body shape. It focused on a special measurement called the Body Shape Index (ABSI), which tells us about body shape without considering weight or height. The research was done in a Mediterranean area, where food is of

reading time less than a minute
Dec 26 2025ENVIRONMENT

Aviation's Green Fuel Challenge: LanzaJet's Bumpy Ride

LanzaJet, a company based in Illinois, is on a mission to make air travel cleaner. They're building a special plant in Georgia called Freedom Pines Fuels. This plant is designed to make jet fuel that's better for the environment. It's not made from oil like regular jet fuel. Instead, it's made from

reading time less than a minute
Dec 26 2025WEATHER

Winter Storm Alert: What to Expect in New Jersey

A big winter storm is heading to New Jersey. It will start this afternoon and bring snow, ice, and sleet. This storm will make driving very dangerous, especially during the evening rush hour on Friday. The snow is expected to begin between 1 p. m. and 3 p. m. in the northern parts of the state. The

reading time less than a minute
Dec 26 2025WEATHER

California's Wet Christmas: What's Next?

Southern California is still dealing with the aftermath of heavy rain. The storm, which started on Christmas Eve, brought a lot of water from the Pacific. It caused flooding, road damage, and evacuations. The good news is that the worst is almost over. The weather service says the weekend will be dr

reading time less than a minute
Dec 26 2025FINANCE

Christmas Gifts Get a Digital Makeover

Money is tight, and people are getting creative. With prices still high, Americans are rethinking what to put on their holiday wish lists. A recent study shows that many are now eyeing cryptocurrency as a gift option. Prices are still up compared to a few years ago. Housing, food, and other basics

reading time less than a minute
Dec 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

Wings of the Future: How New Designs Could Smooth Your Flights

Aircraft wings might soon look very different. NASA and Boeing are teaming up to explore new wing designs. These wings are longer and thinner. They could make flights smoother and more fuel-efficient. These new wings are flexible. They can bend and move with the wind. This could reduce the bumpy fe

reading time less than a minute
Dec 26 2025WEATHER

Rainy Christmas Brings Relief and Risks to Southern California

Southern California saw a mix of relief and trouble during Christmas. Heavy rain finally eased up, but the ground is still soaked. This means flooding and mudslides could still happen, especially in areas burned by recent fires. The mayor of Los Angeles declared a state of emergency. A flood watch

reading time less than a minute
Dec 26 2025WEATHER

New York City Faces Winter Storm Challenges

New York City is about to experience a significant snowfall, the largest in over three years. This storm is expected to bring between 5 to 7 inches of snow across the broader metropolitan area, including parts of southern Connecticut, North Jersey, and southeast New York. The National Weather Servic

reading time less than a minute
Dec 26 2025SPORTS

Fans, Players, and the Unwritten Rules of the Game

Football games are not just about the players on the field. They are also about the fans in the stands. But what happens when the fans cross a line? And what should the players do about it? Aaron Rodgers, the quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, recently shared his thoughts on this issue. He beli

reading time less than a minute