Last month, a local school board voted 6-1 to ban elementary and middle school students from bringing e-bikes onto campus starting next year. The decision followed months of debate after injury reports involving young riders jumped from just one case in 2021 to over 200 last year. Many board members
AI is often sold as a magical solution—fast answers, easy profits, and endless possibilities. But that shiny image hides a messy truth. Behind the scenes, giant data centers hum with energy use that rivals small cities. They gobble up water like it’s unlimited, even as local supplies dry up. And the
A Virginia resident has returned from a cruise that’s now tied to a rare hantavirus outbreak, prompting health workers to keep an eye on the traveler. The MV Hondius, a small expedition ship flying the Dutch flag, became the focus of an international health probe after several guests fell ill with t
Health teams across multiple countries are racing to find passengers who left a cruise ship before anyone realized it carried a deadly hantavirus. The first death linked to the virus happened in early May, but officials now suspect the infection may have started much earlier. One key clue points to
Many people spend most of their day at work, often sitting for long hours. This can lead to health problems like back pain or fatigue. Some companies now use mobile apps to encourage workers to move more and sit less. These apps remind users to take short walks or stand up occasionally. They also tr
Kelly Oubre Jr. didn’t become an NBA player overnight. His journey started in New Orleans, where he was born in 1995, but Hurricane Katrina changed everything. At just 10 years old, he and his family had to leave their home and rebuild in Texas. That move wasn’t just about changing cities—it was abo
Jose Alvarado grew up in Brooklyn, a place where basketball isn’t just a sport—it’s a way of life. Born in 1998, he became a guard known for his toughness and never-give-up attitude. While his nationality is American, his heritage ties him to Puerto Rico, a Caribbean island where his father’s family
A few years back, most people had no idea what artificial intelligence (AI) could do. Today it fills our inboxes, tops search results, and answers questions automatically. Even though this technology can help us a lot, many people worry that it could hurt the economy and the planet. A recent survey
The art of mending broken pottery with gold, called kintsugi, shows a new way to think about cosmetic surgery. Instead of hiding cracks, the technique highlights them with precious metal. It turns damage into a story that adds value to the piece. Japanese philosophy also values wabi‑sabi, which pra
Former UNC quarterback Gio Lopez says the football program under Bill Belichick felt suffocating. He transferred to rival Wake Forest for the next season and said he feels “fun again” there. Lopez, who threw 1, 747 yards and ten touchdowns in eleven games last year, called Chapel Hill a place
