Pittsburgh has a rich Black history that many people don't know about. In the late 1700s, free Black men helped create Allegheny County. In the 1800s, Pittsburgh was a key stop on the Underground Railroad. A neighborhood called Lower Hill, then known as Arthursville, was a major hub. John B. Vashon,
In Norfolk, Virginia, a recent court decision gave the green light to the use of Flock Safety's license plate cameras. These cameras, which are now over 700 in the Hampton Roads area, have sparked a heated debate. The judge ruled that they don't violate privacy rights because they don't track people
The latest jobs report, due Wednesday, is expected to show unemployment staying at 4. 4 percent. The Fed watches this figure closely because it helps gauge the labor market’s health, especially after President Trump tightened immigration rules. Those limits cut the number of new workers who can e
Experts from European oncology societies and regulatory bodies compared different study designs to see which gives the strongest evidence that a new cancer drug truly improves survival. They used a method called conjoint analysis to score how convincing each study type was under various conditions,
PAR Technology Corp. will buy most of Bridg, a Los Angeles data platform owned by Cardlytics, for between $27. 5 million and $30 million in PAR shares. The deal will close early 2026 after standard approvals. The purchase gives PAR instant access to a rare mix of loyalty and everyday transaction da
The U. S. Food and Drug Administration has started a fresh examination of butylated hydroxyanisole, a preservative that keeps many packaged foods from spoiling. The agency wants the public to share any new data on how BHA is used and whether it remains safe. This effort follows a 2025 program
Samsung has announced that its next Unpacked event will happen on February 25 in San Francisco, where the Galaxy S26 lineup will be unveiled. The live stream will start at 10 a. m. Pacific Time and can be watched on YouTube. The company hints that the new phones will focus on making everyday task
Wrtn, a South Korean tech firm, has just announced that its new AI entertainment platform is expected to bring in over $100 million this year. The service, called “Crack” in Korea and “Kyarapu” in Japan, lets users jump into stories where they become the main character. Unlike other AI chatbots that
In recent years, towns and cities around the globe have faced storms, disease outbreaks, and deep health gaps that test their strength. Researchers wanted to see how nurses can step in to help communities become tougher and more prepared for such challenges. They looked at many studies that describe
South Africa saw a 16 % drop in rhino killings last year, the second straight time it has fallen that much. The environment ministry said 352 rhinos were killed in 2025, down from 420 the year before and 499 two years earlier. The country holds almost half of Africa’s endangered black rhinos and
