A recent study in Sweden tracked over two million women under 50 for more than a decade. It found that hormonal birth control is generally safe, but some types might slightly increase breast cancer risk. The risk is small and short-term, highest during use and fading after stopping. The study showe
Next week, the UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, is expected to unveil a budget that includes a larger financial safety net. This announcement comes from Lucy Rigby, the City minister, who is set to share this news with finance professionals at the UK Finance annual dinner. The budge
The House of Representatives made a big move. They voted to make the Department of Justice (DOJ) share files about Jeffrey Epstein. This wasn't a small deal. It took months of pushing by Democrats and two representatives, Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna. Survivors of Epstein's actions were there in the
Alice Wong, a prominent writer and disability rights activist, has passed away at the age of 51. She was known for her unwavering dedication to making the world a better place for people with disabilities. Wong founded the Disability Visibility Project, a platform that gave a voice to the disabled c
A recent arrest in a decades-old murder case highlights the power of fresh eyes and determination. Janie Perkins, now 63, was taken into custody for the 1991 murder of Cynthia Gonzalez. This case had baffled investigators for 34 years, until a group of criminology students from the University of Tex
Apple's latest iOS 26. 2 beta 3 is out, and it's packed with updates. This version is all about making things smoother and adding new tricks. Let's dive in. First up, AirDrop is getting a makeover. Soon, you'll be able to share files with others without saving them as contacts for 30 days. This is
Monday started on a rocky note for investors. Major stock indexes like the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all took a dip. The Dow dropped by 705 points, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell by 1. 39% and 1. 45% respectively. The fear index, VIX, spiked by 15%, and the Fear and Greed index showed extreme fear
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has seen a lot of changes lately. David Richardson, who was temporarily in charge, stepped down after just six months. This happened around the same time that President Trump suggested shutting down FEMA after the hurricane season. Richardson's time at
A Georgia resident, Olanrewaju B. Adeosun, was taken into custody in New York. He is accused of laundering almost $1 million from a business in Bergen County. This happened after a wire transfer scam was reported to the prosecutor's office in July 2024. The investigation, which lasted over a year,
Cranford is making a big move to keep its "Tree City USA" title. This week, the town is adding 85 new trees to its streets and parks. The Shade Tree Commission, a group of volunteers, is leading this effort. The Commission has nine members who vote on tree-related decisions. They make sure trees ar
