When the weather gets cooler, many people start cleaning up their yards. They cut back plants and remove leaves. They think they are doing the right thing. But is this really good for nature? Leaving plants and leaves alone can help insects and small animals survive the winter. These creatures need
In the heart of California, a special program is making waves. It's called Yes I Can Unity Through Music & Education. This group helps people with disabilities get jobs in the entertainment world. They're doing this by connecting them with businesses for internships. The best part? It doesn't cost t
In the early 1900s, a bold idea emerged in the world of crime solving. Two psychologists, Max Wertheimer and Julius Klein, suggested using word association tests to figure out if someone was guilty of a crime. This method, called Tatbestandsdiagnostik, quickly became a hot topic in psychology and cr
Susan Stamberg was a game-changer for NPR. She didn't just report the news; she made it feel personal. Back in the early days of NPR, she was the voice that made people stop and wonder, "Who is that? " She wasn't your typical news anchor. She was lively, funny, and real. She made the news feel like
Portland is a small city with a big personality. It's known for its charming, historic downtown. But a new plan could change that. A 30-story tower is proposed for the heart of the city. Some think it's a great idea. Others? Not so much. The tower is supposed to have a hotel, condos, and a restaura
Parents play a big role in how stressed their kids feel about school. A study looked at how moms and dads influence middle school students' physical exhaustion from schoolwork. It found that when both parents are on the same page, kids feel less stressed. But when one parent is strict and the other
In a recent event, the U. S. military struck a boat linked to a Venezuelan drug cartel in international waters. Two survivors from this incident are now in U. S. custody. Navy helicopters were sent to rescue these individuals after spotting them on video footage. They were then taken to a U. S. Navy
Facebook is rolling out a new feature that lets its AI suggest edits for photos on your phone that you haven't shared yet. This is happening in the U. S. and Canada. Users can choose to let Facebook's AI analyze their camera roll and suggest edits. These suggestions can be for collages, recaps, AI r
George Santos, the former Republican congressman, is now a free man. President Donald Trump stepped in and shortened his prison term. Santos was serving time for fraud and identity theft. He was only a few months into his seven-year sentence. Trump made the announcement on social media. He called S
Plastic particles, too small to see, might be sneaking into hospital IVs. These tiny bits, called nanoplastics, come from the plastic bags and tubes used for infusions. Scientists have known about bigger plastic bits in IVs, but these nanoplastics are a newer concern. They are hard to detect and mea
