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
Moore stepped onto a familiar field at Valley Forge Military Academy, a place that once nudged him toward a path he later tried to leave. The campus is preparing to close its middle‑school program after nearly 100 years, but the college portion will stay open. He used this moment to speak about how
Most discussions about AI focus on jobs or global power struggles, but what about faith? As machines grow smarter, they might change how we see religion. Some think AI will prove minds are just machines, making religion seem outdated—no soul, just code at work. Others believe the rise of AI could ma
A $200 million donation from a Silicon Valley investor and Nvidia board member is reshaping USC’s future, but the move also highlights a growing divide in higher education. The gift will rename the School of Advanced Computing, fund AI research across disciplines, and help recruit top talent—but cri
The Pentagon just inked deals with five more tech powerhouses—Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, and two others—to push AI tools deeper into classified military networks. These agreements let the Defense Department experiment with advanced AI for tasks like target selection, though exactly how remains uncle
New York is seeing a fight over AI rules that breaks normal political rules. A tech billionaire is spending millions to push for strict laws, especially to protect children from AI dangers and stop job losses. He backs a former tech critic now running for office. But big tech companies are fighting
Barber Cellars in Petaluma has announced that its downtown tasting room and cheese shop will shut down on June 5, after eleven years of serving guests with wine, food and laughter. The owners said the decision came from financial pressure in the current wine and tourism market, as well as personal h
A footwear brand famous for eco-friendly shoes is suddenly chasing a completely different dream in tech. After years of declining sales and losing its appeal, the company announced it’s ditching sneakers entirely to become an AI infrastructure player. The bold move triggered a stock surge of over 70
The world of Stardew Valley offers a calm escape where players can grow crops, raise animals and form friendships in a pixelated town. Its popularity has exploded, with nearly 50 million copies sold and even live orchestral performances of its music. The game was created by a single developer
Apple’s chief, Tim Cook, was one of a small group of tech leaders who got an inside look at the CIA’s fear that China might try to take Taiwan by 2027. The meeting, held in a secure room near Silicon Valley in July 2023, was set up because the U. S. commerce secretary at the time wanted the industry
