The Federal Communications Commission, led by chair Brendan Carr, has issued a stern warning to news outlets that it considers to be spreading false information about the Iran conflict. Carr’s message states that broadcasters who continue to present what he calls “hoaxes and distortions” risk losing
Studies show that the rate of Kawasaki disease is rising in Southeast Asian countries, and scientists are trying to understand why. One reason may be a link with the COVID‑19 pandemic, which has drawn more attention to the illness. Researchers wanted to see how many papers and citations about Kawasa
The idea that therapy can be tailored exactly to each person is growing. Researchers call this Precision Mental Health, or PMH. It takes the proven practice of Evidence‑Based Practice and adds two new tools: regular, detailed measurements of a client’s progress, and computer models that predict whic
The World Baseball Classic saw the United States edge out the Dominican Republic with a close 2‑1 victory, moving on to the final round. The decisive moment came in the last inning when U. S. pitcher Mason Miller forced Dominican shortstop Geraldo Perdomo to strike out looking, and earlier in the ei
In many parts of the Philippines, people have to travel more than half an hour to reach a basic health clinic. Roughly five out of ten residents face this gap, which has prompted the government to promise a new 2, 400 rural health units by 2025. To decide where these clinics should go, planners t
A headline buzz about Bruno Mars supposedly liking a harsh tweet toward Taylor Swift has turned out to be a misunderstanding. The message that sparked the chatter was posted on X with footage of Swift’s Eras Tour and a snide comment about her fame. Mars later removed the “like” and posted his own re
The question that has rattled fans all season is simple: can anyone knock UConn out of the tournament? After 34 games, the answer has been a clear no. The Huskies have held up against every challenge that came their way, even when teams like Michigan, Tennessee and Villanova pushed them to the limit
A 59‑year‑old man from River Forest was walking to the Harlem Avenue stop on December 1, hoping to catch a train to Rush University Medical Center where he volunteered. He had no car and used the CTA because he could move around on his own, even though he has an intellectual disability. A man who ha
Maine stands out across the United States for having one of the lowest rates of violent crime. According to recent FBI statistics, only 100 people per 100, 000 residents were involved in violent offenses during 2024. In contrast, Washington, D. C. recorded more than a thousand violent incidents per
A new short test called the PS‑4 helps researchers see how parents raise their kids. The researchers started with a long list of questions about parenting and then trimmed it down to only four items. They tested this short version with two big groups of families: one that represents all of Ger
