The original “Scary Movie” kicked off in 2000, taking a sharp jab at the teen slasher craze of the 1990s. It stitched together moments from hits like “Scream” and “I Know What You Did Last Summer, ” turning familiar horror clichés into punchlines. The film mocked the clueless killer, the overly sexu
Sorghum plants in central Arizona were watched for seven weeks while the soil dried out. Scientists measured how much water the plants used, looked at their genes, and checked for stress signals. They found a group of genes that act together when the plants are thirsty. One gene, called SbC
The first Korean police raid into illegal crypto betting kicked off on June 5, when authorities targeted local users who wagered on the June 3 regional election. The Gangwon Provincial Police, acting on a national request, dug into crypto transaction logs to track bettors across the country. Those c
A sharp warning came from the National Weather Service in Mount Holly at 2:52 p. m. on Sunday, June 7, telling residents of Monmouth and Ocean counties to brace for a severe thunderstorm that could bring winds up to 60 mph and hail as big as an inch. The alert was active until about 3:30 p. m. and f
In the heart of the Democratic Republic of Congo, a group of nurses and doctors is standing against the relentless spread of Ebola. Their days are long, their wages thin, and their rest is scarce. The outbreak began in the eastern provinces, where communities are still learning to live with the v
A new study shows that kids across the U. S. are not doing as well now as they were before the pandemic. The report, released by a nonprofit that focuses on child and family health, looks at four big areas: money, school, health, and home life. The overall score for child well‑being went down fro
The British Prime Minister plans to stop children under 16 from using certain social media sites that can be harmful. He will still let them use safer apps, but the list of banned platforms will grow. The decision follows talks with parents who have lost loved ones to online dangers and studies from
Law firms are quietly adding AI tools to their toolbox, not to replace lawyers, but to handle the grunt work. Back in 2021, a major car company needed to check new software features for legal risks in over 100 countries. Instead of flying in lawyers from each location—a costly and slow process—the f
The Ethereum network keeps humming along, handling around two million transactions daily without missing a beat. Yet behind the scenes, shifts are happening at the Ethereum Foundation. Some see staff moving on and budgets tightening as bad news. Others argue it's more about reshaping roles than slip
Investors often rely on expert opinions to guide their choices. Two tech companies, C3ai and Plexus, recently received mixed reviews from analysts. C3ai, a company working on artificial intelligence software, saw its stock value drop to $10. 43 last Friday. Most experts suggest selling, with an aver
