Many workers believe their companies still support diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, even if they don’t use the phrase anymore. A recent study by two well-known research groups surveyed 2, 000 employees and leaders from large and mid-sized U. S. companies. Eight in ten said their organ
Late last week, a U. S. Navy vessel used a missile to disable a ship that was sailing toward an Iranian port in the Gulf of Oman. The target ship, registered in Gambia, was flying a foreign flag but carrying goods that could support Iran’s military efforts. American forces claim they warned the cre
A lawsuit has been filed against the largest US immigration detention center in Texas, where people say they've faced harsh conditions. The camp, built on a military base, holds over 2, 700 detainees under President Trump’s deportation policy. Civil rights groups claim it fails basic standards, poin
Across Europe, many Syrian refugees say they feel more lonely and worried than before. In Germany and Sweden, two studies tried a new way to help: smartphone apps. The apps gave refugees small ideas to feel better—like tips on sleep or ways to talk with others. The twist? The apps were mostly self-g
Europe's largest nuclear power plant, located in southeast Ukraine, faced another security scare this week when a drone struck one of its buildings. According to Russia's state nuclear agency, a Ukrainian drone hit the turbine hall of the Zaporizhzhia plant—a facility already under heavy scrutiny si
Research shows that the bond between a patient and therapist can shape how well therapy works. But does this connection matter for people in the justice system? A review looked at studies to find out. They searched big databases for articles on therapy with people who had committed crimes. They pick
Spring in Maryland usually means fresh crops and busy farms, but this year the season brought trouble instead. A sudden cold snap in late April froze much of the state’s grapevines, wiping out over 70% of the harvest at one winery. That single event could cost Maryland winemakers millions, with expe
Genes decide a lot about us before we hit retirement age. One gene called APOE pops up often in health research. This gene comes in different versions. The version labeled ε4 shows up in many stories about heart disease and brain problems like Alzheimer's. Still, in younger and middle-aged people wh
The former U. S. Attorney General, Pam Bondi, spoke before a small group of lawmakers on Friday. The committee was led by Republican House Chairman James Comer, who said the group would ask why some documents had not yet been shared. Bondi’s team released over three million pages about the inv
The Trump team wants cars made in North America to use more parts from the region. They aim for 82 % of a car’s value to come from North America. Half of that must be made in the United States. The plan was announced at talks in Mexico City about changing the US‑Mexico‑Canada trade deal. Canada i
