The federal government has accused California of breaking a key civil rights law by allowing transgender girls to join girls' sports teams. This is part of a bigger push by the current administration to stop transgender athletes from competing in women's sports across the country. The Education Dep
A former PhD student has been given a life sentence for a series of serious crimes. Zhenhao Zou, now 28, was found guilty of raping 10 women in both the UK and China. The judge decided he must spend at least 24 years in prison before he can even ask for release. Zou's crimes were shocking. He used
California is in hot water with the federal government over its stance on transgender athletes in school sports. The U. S. Department of Education has accused the state of violating the civil rights of female students by allowing transgender athletes to compete according to their gender identity. Th
California is in hot water with the federal government. The U. S. Department of Education says the state broke Title IX rules by letting transgender girls compete in female sports. They want California to change its ways or face serious consequences, like losing federal funding. The issue started w
A lawsuit has been filed against the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) by a former student and an instructor. They claim the university did not take action against antisemitism on campus after the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks in Israel. The instructor, Lior Alon, and the former student,
People are talking about brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) a lot lately. These gadgets let users control devices just by thinking about it. For some, this sounds like a dream come true. For others, it's a bit of a nightmare. A closer look at public opinions over the last decade shows a mix of excite
In Turkey, a study was done to figure out what hand surgery patients need to know before they leave the hospital. The goal was to help them recover better at home. The focus was on people who had surgery and could go home the same day. Hand surgery can be scary, and knowing what to do after is impo
The world of toys is always changing, especially when it comes to things that help kids learn. One type of toy that's getting a lot of attention is 3D jigsaw puzzles. These puzzles aren't just about putting pieces together; they can also teach kids about different places and cultures. A recent study
In Iran, picking the right leaders for medical universities is a big deal. These leaders also run the health systems in their areas. So, it's important to get it right. But how do they choose them? And what skills should these leaders have? This piece looks at how Iran does it and compares it to oth
Chicago is in a tough spot when it comes to schools. The city's teachers' union leader, Stacy Davis Gates, recently spoke out against Trump's policies. She said they're hurting public education. The union just got a big contract worth $1. 5 billion over four years. But the school district is facing
