Health insurance isn’t cheap these days. Over the past three years, global healthcare costs have jumped sharply—10% in 2025, 9. 5% in 2024, and now predicted to rise another 10. 3% this year. Companies that provide health coverage feel the squeeze when costs go up, yet one giant in the field is doin
Rainbow trout usually prefer cool water, but some specially bred strains handle heat much better. Scientists put two groups through a month of increasing temperatures—from 57°F to 82°F—and watched how their bodies reacted. The heat-tolerant fish, picked from families known to handle warmth, kept the
A team built a special collection of 70 basic line sketches showing common and unusual connections between actions and settings. Instead of photos or complex art, they used plain digital lines to keep things simple. For example, one drawing might show someone slicing bread on a kitchen counter, whil
A 20-year-old filmmaker behind a viral horror project called "Backrooms" admits they feel no excitement about AI tools. They see them as more of a problem than progress. To this creator, AI doesn't bring fresh inspiration but feels like a shortcut that skips real creativity. It mirrors bigger issues
Summerville’s leaders want to turn part of the historic downtown into a spot where adults 21 and older can carry open alcoholic drinks outdoors. The idea is to help local shops and cafés by giving visitors more reasons to wander the sidewalks. Similar zones exist in other cities, and the town hopes
Summerville might soon let adults stroll between bars and cafes with a cold drink in hand. The town is weighing a plan that could carve out a small stretch near Highway 17-A as an “open container” pocket. If approved, the zone would run from 10 a. m. until 10 p. m. every day, giving visitors one mor
A quick scroll through LinkedIn today looks nothing like its early years. Back in 2003, the site started as a simple tool—mostly for résumés and job hunts. People signed on to check postings or update their profiles, not to watch videos or laugh at memes. But over time, something shifted. Now, you m
The White House announced this week that Bill Pulte will step in temporarily as the acting head of U. S. intelligence. President Trump explained that the role isn’t meant to last long, though he hinted Pulte could uncover useful details about past election issues. Pulte currently oversees federal ho
Serena Williams is making a comeback to professional tennis by joining forces with 19-year-old Canadian player Victoria Mboko in the doubles competition at the Queen's Club Championships. The tournament kicks off on June 8 in London, where Williams will be competing in a WTA 500 event for the first
Ukraine’s president made clear this week that talks about joining the European Union won’t stall. Volodymyr Zelenskiy said his government will stick to a set plan, even after Hungary recently shifted its position on Ukraine’s membership. Just a day earlier, the EU’s rotating leadership under Cyprus
