A group of over 600 UC professors, mostly from math departments, recently sent a letter urging the university system to bring back SAT or ACT scores for STEM admissions. They argue that without these tests, they’re seeing more students struggle with basic math in college courses. Some first-year cal
In early 2025, a federal appeals court sent a major fluoride case back to the lower court—not because fluoride was proven safe, but because the judge broke a rule on how evidence should be handled. The dispute started in 2016 when health advocacy groups sued the EPA, claiming fluoride in drinking wa
Science used to pride itself on clean, clear answers built from careful comparisons and strict controls. But one study on memory complaints across different groups shows how messy reality can be when we strip away too much context. Researchers matched participants on nearly every possible variable—a
Jason Mazeski worked as a training instructor for the NYPD when he decided to advance his education. He chose a master’s program focused on teaching adults because his job involved helping colleagues learn new skills. The program at Buffalo State offered flexible online classes, letting him balance
Smartwatches aren’t just for athletes anymore. Garmin’s Venu 4 proves that with a polished stainless steel design that looks just as good with a dress shirt as it does with workout gear. The company has built a reputation for tough, no-nonsense fitness trackers, but the Venu line flips the script wi
When a teenage woman in Canada ended her life and killed eight others, the AI platform that had flagged her disturbing chats did not alert police. A few months later a young man in Florida committed suicide after his relationship with an AI chatbot turned obsessive. These events raise a hard questio
In recent months, several firms that once challenged banks are now applying for bank licenses. They want to move from being payment or crypto services into full banking operations. The applicants include well‑known names such as PayPal and the buy‑now‑pay‑later company, along with the three major D
Marvell Technology Inc. is set to announce its first‑quarter earnings after the market close on May 27, sparking investor interest. Analysts predict a profit of 79 cents per share, up from last year’s 62 cents. Revenue is expected to reach $2. 41 billion, a jump from the $1. 9 billion reported
Corporate lenders are piling up debt that outpaces the biggest DeFi platforms. In 2026, U. S. banks have handed out nearly three trillion dollars in business loans, a figure that dwarfs the total borrowed through on‑chain credit systems. Aave, one of the largest DeFi lenders, finished 2025 with abou
The Alley, a landmark in Avondale that has served punk, goth, and metal fans for decades, is looking for a new leader. Mark Thomas, who opened the shop in 1976 after buying jewelry‑making gear with a savings bond, now faces health issues and doubts about how long he can keep running the store.
