A student from Greater Latrobe, Autumn Blozowich, took the SAT three times but chose not to send any scores when she applied to Pitt, Kent State and Penn State. She felt the essays better showed who she was than the numbers on a test, and the plan worked—she got in to all three schools. In Wester
The hit crime show that followed the sharp‑seeing former psychic, Patrick Jane, has seen a fresh wave of viewers thanks to its recent addition to Netflix in several countries. The series, which ran on CBS for seven seasons from 2008 to 2015, has climbed into the top ten lists in places like the UK a
"A recent seven‑month experiment in Australia tried two artificial‑intelligence tools on real police seizures. The aim was to see if computers could spot illegal animals in cargo and help officers act faster. The trial seized 116 creatures, mainly reptiles and crustaceans from five groups: Tiliqua,
The new president of Chile has taken a clear stance on the two issues that most people care about today: crime and immigration. He has announced tougher prison rules, longer sentences for gang members, and a plan to curb the flow of people from Venezuela. He also said he will station more sold
The chief judge of New York’s highest court has sparked controversy by publicly urging voters to reject judges who impose strict sentences. In a speech delivered at CUNY Law School, he criticized the current system for sending serious offenders to long prison terms and called for a “Second Look Act”
EvoCash has rolled out a platform that lets people swap digital coins for real money without waiting for days. The service is now officially a Money Services Business in the United States, giving it legal footing to move money around the globe. Its goal is to make stablecoins—cryptocurrencies
Libraries give people a lot more than books. They also have DVDs, CDs, e‑books and even streaming options that you can use for free with a card. This means you can watch shows or movies without paying a subscription fee. When you open a streaming app, the number of choices can feel overwhelming. Yo
A safety notice has been released for frozen, ready‑to‑eat turkey pastries that were mislabeled. The U. S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service says the items, shipped to Costco stores in the Midwest, were sold as turkey‑pesto‑cheese pockets but actually contain ham and che
The former Brazilian president is still in intensive care after a lung infection, but doctors report his kidney health has worsened and inflammation markers are rising. The DF Star hospital in Brasilia confirmed that there is no current plan for him to leave the facility. The 70‑year‑old receives an
The Alaska Native Language Center, which has served the state for more than half a century, will shut its doors this summer. The decision follows a shift in the University of Alaska’s budget priorities and signals a change in how state resources are allocated to Indigenous language work. For many p
