For years, the National Institute of Mental Health has been pushing for a shift in how we study mental health. They want scientists to focus on the brain's biology rather than just diagnosing problems by symptoms. This approach is called Research Domain Criteria, or RDoC for short. It's like looking
In January 2024, an 18-year-old teenager from Lancaster, Calif. found himself in serious trouble. Alan Filion would spend four years behind bars as punishment. He had made hundreds of toxic swatting calls. Swatting is a dangerous prank where a person makes a false call about a violent crime to a loc
Danny Strong's journey in Hollywood is a story of transformation and success. Starting as an actor, Strong found his true calling in writing. He made a big impact with his script for Recount, a film about the controversial 2000 presidential election in Florida. This script was so good it topped the
It is not a smooth ride for everyone in the Nordic market for shows, but there is one group kicking goals---Miso Film. The night sky is looking better as Miso Film lights up its burners these days. After 20 years this company started by two guys--Peter Bose and Jonas Allen---continues to pump out
Taichung, Taiwan, got a great opportunity this year. The Berlin film festival had some big news for the country. Fires got started to celebrate this year as Taiwan's films are ready to charge in. Time to discuss art and learn something about culture from Taiwan. Dropping some of
A man from Alabama, along with some accomplices, managed to take over a high-level government account to boost the price of Bitcoin. The scheme was simple, but sneaky. They hijacked the X account of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and posted a fake news that the SEC had approved Bitc
Salman Rushdie, a well-known author, was getting ready to speak to a big crowd, but things took a sudden and violent turn. He noticed someone rushing towards him on the stage. This person had a frightening look in his eyes. The person struck Rushdie in the face and neck, leaving him with a lot of
The southern border of the USA is in serious trouble. We have a big problem with drugs like fentanyl flooding in. This drug is causing lots of deaths, especially among young people. Why are we letting this happen? Fentanyl is a strong painkiller that can kill you with just a small amount. The iss
In the 13th century, the inquisition in Bologna relied heavily on people ratting each other out. Testimonies were key to these trials, and who people chose to incriminate wasn't always straightforward. Several factors played a role: the social circles of the accused, the choices made by investigato
On a Tuesday, officials from East Baton Rouge Parish, led by Edwards, announced new efforts to enhance public safety. The first move involves reactivating retired police officers for part-time work with their benefits This is the middle of a project the police have been doing for a
