Many adults turn to social media for health advice, but not all of it is trustworthy. A recent survey shows that about 40 % of U. S. adults, especially those under 50, read health posts online. When researchers looked at popular health influencers, only a small portion actually have medical training
When people keep scrolling through feeds, their brains are doing more than just mindlessly looking. Studies from the University of Bristol and the University at Buffalo show that those with better working memory – the part of our brain that helps us focus – actually pay less attention to each post a
A group of scholars and leaders are debating how religion shapes the United States. One thinker says that the God named in the Declaration of Independence is a key part of American democracy. He argues that if we accept this idea, then every person deserves the right to practice any faith.
A group of city leaders in Massachusetts has spoken out against a plan that would force every town to follow the same rent‑control rules. The proposal, set for a 2026 vote, would apply one rule to all 351 municipalities. It ignores the unique needs of each community. Worcester, the state’s sec
President Trump launched a fiery attack from the cockpit of Air Force One, targeting Senate staffer Robert Karem after an alleged mishap during a defense hearing. The president posted a scathing message on Truth Social, calling Karem an “idiot” and demanding he be fired for supposedly embarrassing S
The state’s education budget has been in the spotlight for years, and 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year. A group of leaders—school district finance chiefs, policy advocates, nonprofit heads, and state officials—are all working to keep schools funded while navigating a new property tax assessme
Hua Hong Semiconductor Ltd. is on the radar of several big banks that are keeping a positive outlook for its shares. A recent note from Bank of China points to a “Buy” stance, suggesting the stock could rise toward HK$152. 40. The company’s shares ended last Friday at HK$115. 90, leaving room for gr
People often keep their wills and trusts hidden, but this can cause big problems later. When a parent dies, children sometimes cannot find the documents they think exist. They may discover an unsigned will or a reference to a trust that is lost. The main reason for keeping a trust is to ski
K2 Pictures, a Japanese film company, has finished its first fund and raised $33 million from banks and investors. The firm also secured an extra $67 million in loans, bringing its total resources to $100 million. Founded by former Toei boss Muneyuki Kii, the company wants to change how Japane
In Lancaster County, South Carolina, a quiet debate turned loud last week when locals fiercely opposed plans to build an Islamic mosque. The county council shut down the project after hearing two hours of public comments, most of which came from concerned residents. Many argued that the mosque would
