A big consumer brand has turned the aisles of a popular supermarket chain into a stage for short dramas that also act as ads. The series, called Rico’s Tacos, is only a minute or two long and follows a family that starts a taco business while living in the store. The actors are real staff members, a
Researchers are looking into whether skipping meals during Ramadan could slow down changes linked to type 2 diabetes. Telomeres are small caps on the ends of cells that get shorter as we age or face health problems. People with type 2 diabetes often have shorter telomeres, which might explain why th
The Trump family has long been associated with controversial business dealings, but their latest project in Albania is raising serious questions. Kushner’s company, Affinity Partners, plans to spend $1. 5 billion turning Sazan Island—once a Soviet military outpost—into high-end resorts. While the id
"The first story takes us to a quiet mine in Gabon, where scientists uncovered evidence of a natural nuclear reactor that operated billions of years ago. The uranium deposits in the Oklo region had just enough concentration and the right mix of materials to sustain a chain reaction, much like an art
Historyverse, part of India’s Collective Studios, has revealed a fresh take on the classic Indian story of King Vikramaditya and the spirit Betal. The new version, called “Vikram Betal, ” will use artificial intelligence to bring the ancient folk tales to life. Birla Open Minds has joined as a knowl
New research suggests a link between enjoying dark humor and higher intelligence. In a study of 156 adults with varied backgrounds, those who liked jokes about death, disease, or suffering scored better on both verbal and visual IQ tests. They were also less aggressive than others who couldn’t toler
After a full makeover, an old hotel on Upper King Street in Charleston is getting ready to reopen. The building used to be known as Hyatt Place, but now it has a new name and a fresh start as The Lowline Hotel. Instead of just updating the rooms, the hotel added fun new spots for guests to enjoy. Th
The first big shift in crime shows happened when a TV series made a mafia boss the star. Instead of showing cops chasing bad guys, viewers watched Tony Soprano’s messy life and saw how his choices hurt those around him. The show didn’t give Tony a happy ending; it followed him through therapy, famil
The story begins with a man who needs a prescription for a new weight‑loss drug. He already has a doctor’s note, but his insurance company asks him to go through a telehealth service that promises extra support. The man, a 57‑year‑old power plant worker from near Santa Cruz, California, must now
Taiwan has launched a new website aimed at Chinese citizens who want to share information about espionage. The site invites people to report tips that could help the island’s security agencies. Taiwan and China have a long history of spying on each other. In recent years, Taiwan says it has
