More than a decade ago, Malawi’s families started having fewer children on average. But something odd remains: many moms still don’t use the birth control they say they want. Most research mixes all women together, including those without kids, so the unique choices of mothers get lost in the number
The U. S. Navy is testing small, cheap boats that can run on their own. These robot boats, called TSUNAMI USVs, ran tests last month in Florida. They didn’t carry people, but they still did useful work. The boats mix commercial boat parts with military brainpower. Mercury Marine engines and Navico e
A Montana political newcomer is turning his campaign around by spotlighting where he grew up and who raised him. He’s spent the first weeks of his run visiting towns that feel like home, stopping at local diners and speaking to farmers who know him by name. By highlighting his ties to the state, he
IndyCar just learned a tough lesson about how symbols can backfire. The racing league pulled a T-shirt from its store after fans pointed out that the slogan "ONE RACE" below a helmet-wearing Abraham Lincoln could be twisted into something ugly. The shirt was meant to celebrate the August Freedom 250
In Turkey, doctors try to lower the bad cholesterol that raises heart risk for people with type‑2 diabetes. New rules set in 2019 demanded even lower levels, but many patients still fall short. A big study across the country looked at how well these targets are met. It followed many diabetic pati
A teacher from Fountain City Elementary is looking for support in the national “America’s Favorite Teacher” contest. Miranda Timmerman has reached the quarterfinal stage and now needs votes to move on to the semifinals. The deadline for voting is tonight at 10 p. m. , and the overall competiti
The story starts with a simple idea: how people see their own health can change the way they choose birth control. In Ghana, many women still face unwanted pregnancies and dangerous abortions, which hurt mothers’ lives. Even though modern contraceptives can save many of these women from serious heal
Before the pandemic hit, about four in ten people with type 2 diabetes were managing to keep their blood sugar in the safe zone. Doctors call this “good glycemic control, ” and it usually means the long-term marker HbA1c is below 7 %. Keeping that number low lowers the risk of heart attacks, eye dam
BYU stands out in the college football world because it keeps most of its key players from one season to the next. A recent study by CBS Sports shows that 63 % of the team’s plays last year involved players who will be on the field again in 2026. This high percentage is rare, especially for a school
Kid Cudi decided to drop M. I. A. from his “Rebel Ragers Tour” after the artist sparked backlash during a Dallas opening act. During her set, M. I. A. announced she is a “brown Republican voter” and made remarks that many in the crowd found offensive, leading to boos and a viral clip on social me
