A confusing scene played out at NYU last week during graduation events when a flag with disturbing symbols appeared on a building near Washington Square Park. Instead of the usual NYU flag, someone replaced it with a modified version featuring two swastikas and a Star of David, mimicking Israel's na
Jayden James wasn’t supposed to be throwing opponents down on a mat in Kentucky this week. He was supposed to be cramming for a finance test at his New Jersey high school. But instead of worrying about spreadsheets, he spent Thursday outgrabbing seasoned college wrestlers twice his age in the U. S.
This summer, big changes are coming to how Americans pay for college. Back in 2023, a new law set tighter limits on how much graduate students and parents can borrow from the government. It also removed some repayment plans that helped people with lower incomes. These changes were supposed to make b
A recent study looked at how college students view exergames—video games that make you move—and how those views affect whether they keep playing. Researchers asked 154 students about their habits and reasons for playing. The results showed that students who saw exergames as exercise tools were more
Dating often starts with sparks—shared jokes over coffee, late-night chats, and maybe even a few awkward first family dinners. But what happens when those sparks meet a wall built by tradition? A woman from Argentina, raised in a Jewish household, found herself in exactly that spot after matching wi
The eighties were more than blockbusters. Some films took quiet risks, exploring strange ideas with modest money. One movie dives into a scientist’s mind‑bending experiment in a tank that strips away senses. Its mix of hard facts and trippy images makes you doubt what’s real, even if the ef
Last week, a hacking group called Shinyhunters reportedly breached the Canvas online learning platform. The company behind Canvas, Instructure, managed to get the service back online after making a deal with the hackers. But even though Canvas is running again, many users are still dealing with prob
A new care home in Topeka is trying to do things differently for older adults. Called Bea’s Place, it’s a cozy eight-bed home in North Topeka where residents get personalized care without the feel of a hospital. The idea came from the owner’s grandmother, who inspired a place where families could fe
Back in 1942, Congress last officially declared war. Since then, presidents have sent troops overseas over 100 times without that same approval. The Constitution says Congress should handle war declarations, but presidents argue they can act fast when they see a threat. A 1973 law tried to fix this
Many people believe smart feelings and deep beliefs help students handle tough classes better. Studies show that students who understand their emotions and care about meaning in life tend to do well in school and stay healthy. Yet most research looks at these two ideas separately. When students kno
