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Mar 03 2026TECHNOLOGY

People Want to Know How Much They’re Worth in Dating

New York subway cars once carried posters for a dating app called Bidsy that promised to turn romance into an auction. The ads claimed it would let users “discover your true dating market value” by bidding on potential partners. Some commuters felt uneasy, saying the idea reduced people to a price t

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Mar 03 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin’s Big Price Forecast: $250, 000 in 2026 and up to $750, 000 in 2027

A former co‑founder of a major crypto exchange has once again claimed that Bitcoin could reach $250, 000 next year and climb even higher in 2027. He says this jump would happen because governments, especially the United States, will need to issue more money to keep voters happy and to pay for ongoin

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Mar 03 2026FINANCE

High‑Yield Short Puts on Micron: A Value Investor’s Playbook

Micron Technology shares have slipped about 7 % to roughly $383, pushing the price of its near‑term put options higher. Investors who sell out‑of‑the‑money (OTM) puts can pocket a sizeable upfront payment while setting a lower entry point for the stock. For instance, a one‑month put expiring Apri

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Mar 03 2026HEALTH

Bridging Generations: A Storytelling Journey for Queer Communities

Three scholars from rural America, two of whom identify as queer—one Two‑Spirit and one transgender—took part in a gathering where people shared stories across age groups. They chose to study the event through collaborative autoethnography, a method that blends personal experience with academic anal

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Mar 03 2026ENVIRONMENT

Health Risks of East Asia’s Air Pollution and How to Fight Them

East Asian cities are breathing in more than just the night air. Smog, dust, and fumes from factories, traffic and coal plants mix into a harmful cocktail that harms every part of the body. Studies show people in these regions are more likely to suffer from heart attacks, asthma, and even brai

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Mar 03 2026HEALTH

Paths of Drinking: From Teens to Seniors

The study looks at how people’s drinking habits change from age 12 up to 65. It uses a statistical tool called Bayesian simulation and another called simulated annealing to figure out how likely it is that someone will move from one drinking level to another. The four levels are low, medium, h

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Mar 03 2026SCIENCE

Predicting Ammonia from Sewage Compost: A New Machine‑Learning Approach

A team of researchers tackled the tricky problem of tracking ammonia gas during the breakdown of sewage sludge. Ammonia levels swing wildly because many factors—time, airflow, acidity, and the amount of organic material—interact in complicated ways. Traditional statistics struggle to untangle these

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Mar 02 2026LIFESTYLE

Hidden Gem by the Hill: A Fresh Look at a Singapore Hotel

The new Mett Singapore sits beside Fort Canning Park, offering a rare blend of history and relaxation in the city’s heart. The building first appeared in 1926 as the British Far East Command Headquarters, later becoming a military hub during World War II. Visitors can still see the “Battlebox, ” an

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Feb 28 2026POLITICS

Student Arrest Sparks Debate Over Campus Safety

Elmina Aghayeva, a 29‑year‑old senior from Azerbaijan studying at Columbia University, has built an online presence that showcases a blend of academic focus and personal style. Her Instagram feed features study sessions, workout routines, and chic library looks, all framed by a self‑described “beaut

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Feb 28 2026CRIME

Justice Decision Keeps Death Penalty Off the Table for Mangione

Federal prosecutors in New York have decided not to challenge a judge’s ruling that removed the death penalty from the case involving Luigi Mangione. The decision was announced in a letter sent to the court on Friday, and it means the federal trial will likely start this fall with jury selection in

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