Hard times in childhood can follow a person into adulthood. These tough experiences, known as adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), can lead to health and financial issues. But they might also make someone more likely to face or cause violence as an adult. This link is important to understand. It sh
A group of 12 states, all led by Democratic attorneys general, took legal action to stop the federal government from imposing new rules on funding. These rules, tied to grants for healthcare, education, and research, are seen as a way to limit protections for transgender people. The states argue tha
Heart problems in women often go unnoticed. Doctors and tools designed to help don't always consider the unique needs of women. This is a big issue because heart disease shows up differently in women than in men. Yet, many digital health tools, like apps and wearables, don't account for these differ
In 2025, Boeing made a comeback in the airplane sales race. They sold 1, 173 planes, beating Airbus for the first time since 2018. This shows Boeing is getting back on track after some tough years. Boeing delivered 600 planes last year. That's the most they've done in seven years. But remember, bef
The world's most powerful people are gathering in Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum's annual meeting. This year, the event is taking place during a time of great uncertainty. The global economic order is being tested. U. S. President Donald Trump's policies are at odds with the forum'
People are increasingly combining cannabis and tobacco, but the impact on quitting smoking is not well understood. Cannabis use disorder (CUD) occurs when cannabis use becomes problematic. However, it's unclear whether any cannabis use complicates quitting smoking or if the issue arises only with CU
Meta has a new big boss: Dina Powell McCormick. She's stepping into the roles of President and Vice Chairman. This isn't her first rodeo with Meta. She's been on their board, helping them with their big plans for AI and smart tech. Meta is growing fast. They're building huge data centers, energy sy
Senator Ted Cruz had big plans to talk about car prices with the bosses of major car companies. He wanted to discuss how rules to fight climate change might be making cars more expensive. But things didn't go as planned. Cruz invited the heads of Ford, Stellantis, and General Motors. He also invite
West Virginia's Attorney General, JB McCuskey, is taking a firm stance on a crucial issue. He's confident that his state's law, the Save Women's Sports Act, will hold up in the Supreme Court. This law aims to keep sports spaces separate for women and girls. McCuskey believes that allowing transgend
The Supreme Court is about to tackle a big issue: transgender athletes in sports. The case, which is being heard soon, could change the rules for who can play in which sports categories. Right now, 27 states have laws that stop transgender athletes from joining women's sports. Some people think this
