Valley fever is a lung disease caused by spores from the fungus Coccidioides, which thrives in dry soil across parts of the southwestern United States and south‑central Washington. The illness can be fatal, with up to 1, 000 deaths reported each year. A study in Phoenix showed that the risk of infe
Taiwan is aging fast. Nearly one in seven people there are over 65. That’s why finding ways to help older adults stay healthy is important. Many studies show that mindfulness can improve sleep and mental health. But mindfulness isn’t one-size-fits-all. Most programs focus on stress reduction, missin
Officials in Oklahoma and Norman have just launched building work for a huge entertainment area called the Rock Creek Entertainment District. This isn’t just another construction project—it’s a major step toward giving the area a fresh, lively boost. The plan isn’t just about building more stores or
Silicon Valley once ignored religion completely. Now, tech companies are asking faith leaders for help with AI ethics. This shift is happening because AI is growing fast and people worry about its impact. At a recent meeting in New York, tech reps from companies like Anthropic and OpenAI sat down wi
Taiwan’s lawmakers, led by the opposition party that holds most seats in the legislature, approved a new defence budget of about $25 billion on Friday. This amount is roughly two‑thirds of the larger sum that the government had requested to strengthen its military against a rapidly modernising Ch
Silicon Valley once saw little use for religion. But now, as AI systems spread everywhere, tech giants are asking faith leaders to help decide what’s right and wrong for their machines. Last week, leaders from tech firms like Anthropic and OpenAI sat down with religious groups at a New York event ca
Officials from the US and China might add AI to the list of topics for their upcoming high-level meeting. The possible talks could happen during a summit planned for next week in Beijing. This isn't confirmed yet, but sources say both sides are looking at the idea seriously. The American team might
Silicon Motion’s latest numbers show a big win for the company. In the first three months of 2026, profits reached $1. 58 per share, beating predictions by 28 cents. Sales also climbed to $342 million, smashing estimates by $42 million. That’s a huge 105% jump from the same time last year. What’s d
Officials keep giving different answers about when gas prices might drop. First they said weeks, then months, then maybe never before the election. Energy Secretary Chris Wright started with a confident \"weeks\" timeline in early March. By April, he called summer a \"very aggressive\" guess. Just d
Officials from Finland, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark spoke up after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz open for ships. The statement followed a truce worked out in Lebanon, which paused a long-running dispute in the area. The Nordic leaders didn’t just cheer Iran’s words—they stressed that real peace
