Scientists are looking at why people with a muscle‑inflammation disease called idiopathic inflammatory myopathy (IIM) often develop heart failure. They used computer tools to sift through many genes and found a handful that might be linked to the heart problems. One of these is a small RNA called mi
Forbes publishes a yearly list that spotlights the most promising young people in business, art and technology. Yet some of those celebrated have later been caught breaking the law, especially in finance. Among the past decade’s honorees are six individuals who faced serious charges. A 26‑year‑old
The Department of Defense announced that it will end its partnership with Harvard’s Kennedy School for graduate military education. Secretary Pete Hegseth, who studied at the same institution, explained that the programs no longer fit the needs of the Pentagon or the armed forces. As a result,
The study shows that the layout of artificial reefs strongly influences where a common sea‑urchin grazer spends its time. Researchers built several mock reef structures with different shapes and measured how the urchins moved around them. On flat, open designs, the urchins spread out widely. They v
Artificial intelligence is becoming a new helper for doctors who need to act fast in surgery. Researchers gathered all the studies that show how AI can support surgeons when patients are at risk or when operations happen. They looked closely at tools that predict danger before the operation and thos
Martha Stewart will travel to Italy for the 2026 Winter Olympics. She is going with her friend Snoop Dogg, who will be a reporter there too. While she is in Milan, she told a magazine that she hopes to meet someone special. Milan is described as “a very sexy city. ” She said, “I’m waitin
Recent years have seen a shift toward keeping the neck moving when treating spine problems. Instead of fusing bone segments together, doctors can now replace a damaged disc with an artificial one that still allows motion. This technique is called cervical disk arthroplasty, or CDA for short. The ne
AT&T has introduced a new phone aimed at children but designed mainly to give parents more control over their kids’ digital habits. The device, called the amiGO Jr. Phone, was unveiled on Friday along with a matching smartwatch. The company says it will help families manage how children use smartpho
The Kennedy Center is going through a lot right now. First, it got a new name, which not everyone is happy about. Then, the person in charge of putting on shows, Kevin Couch, left his job after just a few days. He didn't say why he quit. The Kennedy Center hasn't said much either. This isn't the fi
America is facing a tough time with racism. It's not like the old days, but it's still a big issue. Some people think it's getting worse, like it was in South Africa during apartheid. That was a dark time when people were treated unfairly because of their skin color. In the U. S. , racism isn't as
