Charities in China help people who need it most, but they can only do that if they get enough donations. A new study looked at 54 charities to find out what makes them good at fundraising. Two big things stood out: how much they share online and how active their programs are. The more open they are
Across Europe and Canada, leaders are facing new pressure to boost their military contributions to NATO. This push comes as the United States signals it will reduce its forces in Europe, shifting more responsibility to its allies. The call for action was made by a top U. S. general who oversees NATO
Over the past few years, America’s public schools have seen a major shift in how the federal government handles fairness and equality. For decades, civil rights laws pushed schools to correct deep-seated biases that hurt Black students and other students of color. Programs were created to close achi
Public breakups often come with drama, and celebrities are no strangers to airing their grievances. Whether it’s through social media, interviews, or even songs, some stars don’t hesitate to call out their exes. Take Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson, for example. Their short-lived romance ended
Studios love famous faces, but big names often crash in animated films. Most actors shine on screen because they use faces and bodies to sell emotions. When the camera cuts to their voices only, many struggle to connect. Matthew Lillard, who played in horror and mystery shows, recently pointed this
Some people believe certain rituals or curses can influence sports outcomes. Take the New York Knicks, for example. A professional wrestler named Danhausen once publicly cursed the team on TV after a heated discussion with a well-known TV host who openly supports the Knicks. Almost immediately, the
The U. S. government wants a bigger say in how billions of dollars for science research get spent. A new rule would let political leaders—many without science backgrounds—review grant applications before money gets approved. This could shift power from expert panels that have guided research funding
The government just launched a website that feels like a video game. Bright colors and fake spy files replace facts about immigration. Instead of calling people immigrants, it calls them “encounters, ” as if they dropped from another galaxy. Worse, users can click a button to “report suspicious alie
Science fiction isn't just about spaceships and lasers. It's a way to explore what it means to be human when technology changes everything. The best sci-fi writers don't just predict the future—they ask tough questions about who we are now and who we might become. They take big ideas like artificial
Scientists now believe they can fix broken brains, not just study them. The Allen Institute in Seattle has launched a major project called the Brain Health accelerator to develop gene-based treatments for disorders like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, ALS, and Huntington’s. Instead of just understanding h
