An Italian court recently made a decision that turns heads in the business world. A Japanese parent company was in tight financial spot. Its Italian branch stepped in to guarantee a loan without demanding any fee. The Italian Supreme Court said thumbs up to this move. Why? Because the parent's troub
In the early 1980s, Portland was a place many people hesitated to call home. A journalist once got turned down for a job there simply because he wanted to move from the busy suburbs of Washington D. C. Fast forward to today, and Portland’s doors seem wide open—over half its residents now come from s
Scientists watched bubbles behave like kids in a crowded hallway when ultrasound waves and flowing liquid were applied together. Instead of floating freely, the bubbles split into two groups. Some clustered and jiggled intensely, bumping into each other and merging. Others stayed almost still, locke
The University of Montreal began a new study in 2025 to see if watching movies together can help older people feel less lonely and more confident. The team of researchers gathered stories from seniors who watched a series of films in small groups. They chose movies that could spark memories and disc
A growing number of older adults are picking up smartphones, but not all use them the same way. Researchers wanted to see if certain ways of using a phone could be linked to how well people remember and think. The study focused on middle‑aged and older adults in China, a country where the populat
Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia, a well‑known podcaster, recently took to her show “Plan Bri Uncut” to address what she sees as misinformation about the dating timeline of West Wilson and Amanda Batula, two popular “Summer House” figures. She said the couple’s public announcement that they were togeth
OpenAI has agreed to let the U. S. government review its AI systems before they hit the market, following a new executive order from President Trump. The company said it will sign up for the voluntary rule, saying that governments should help decide how powerful AI tools are used. During a talk at
The idea of a long life is common, but it only tells part of the story. A new way to think about how we spend our days is called a soulspan. It looks at how alive, satisfied, and connected we feel throughout our lives, rather than just the number of years we live. Three key parts shape a soulspan
A new memo from the Kennedy Center’s legal team tells staff to drop “Trump” from every reference to the venue. The change follows a federal judge’s decision that the center cannot carry a president’s name without Congress approving it. The directive arrives after Trump had put his own name on the bu
A new video trailer for an upcoming football game puts a coach instead of a star player front and center, which is unusual. The trailer mixes real game clips with Coach Curt talking about why players love the sport. Instead of just showing big hits and touchdowns, it asks fans to remember what footb
