Remi Schreiber, a 7‑year‑old from Spokane Valley, shows how technology can turn challenges into music. She was born with a brain injury that left her with cerebral palsy and limited speech, but she now plays a digital piano solo on screen using eye‑gaze control. The device, made by Tobii Dynavox,
A small team of British soldiers and doctors jumped from a big airplane to Tristan da Cunha, the world’s most isolated island. They brought medicine and oxygen because a man on a cruise ship was sick with a possible hantavirus infection. The flight started from England, stopped in Ascension Island,
The study tested a special floss that has 2% chlorhexidine, a strong cleaning chemical. Researchers wanted to know if it helps adults with gum inflammation (gingivitis). They randomly divided people into two groups. One group used the chlorhexidine‑floss every day for a month. The other
A blockchain platform that powers major banks and traders has attracted a hefty investment round. The company, known as Digital Asset Holdings LLC, announced it will raise about $300 million from a group of investors led by Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto arm, a16z crypto. The deal values the firm at r
This story looks at the real reasons some young women in Nigeria put off using birth control. Most are between 15 and 24 — an age when surprises, either wanted or unwanted, can change entire futures. Scientists wanted to know what pushes these decisions. At first glance, money and location pop up. B
Lawmakers in South Carolina aren’t just making headlines—they’re playing a risky game with the state’s money. A group of Republican politicians recently pushed to cut all funding for South Carolina State University, a historically Black college, after the school withdrew an invitation for Lt. Gov. P
Politics in the U. S. has turned into a nonstop seesaw ride. Since 2000, power has switched parties in 11 of the last 13 major elections. Before that, full reversals happened only 5 times in the final 13 elections of the 1900s. The causes run deeper than who sits in the Oval Office. Rising inequalit
Pope Leo XIV isn't just any religious leader. He grew up in Chicago, speaks with a Midwestern accent, and understands American politics like few others. This matters because he's now mixing religion with big political questions—war, immigration, climate change—while facing sharp criticism from forme
As people live longer, more daily tasks—from banking to doctor visits—are moving online. But many older adults face challenges keeping up with these changes. A recent look into their experiences shows mixed feelings about digital services. Some see them as helpful tools that make life easier. Others
Backlash delivered exactly what wrestling needs when big shows fall short. While WrestleMania sometimes struggles to keep up quality, this smaller event brought sharp action and moved important storylines forward. Two rising stars won matches, another performer grew stronger despite losing, and a ne
